Tag Archives: Matsu Nimuro
The Four Winds
*The Four Winds *By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman Recently, Rokugan, the d20 Companion for Legend of the Five Rings, was released containing background for each of the Four Winds and statistics in the d20 system. The following article presents … Continue reading
One Year
One Year ******** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Ikoma Hanshiro stroked his chin thoughtfully as he perused the scrolls laid before him on the table. The room he spent much of his time in was filled with such … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Court
Rebuilding the Court By Shawn Carman Kyuden Miya shone brightly in the early morning sunshine. The castle had been alive with activity for hours despite that the sun had only just risen over the horizon. Miya Shoin, the Imperial Herald … Continue reading
A New Emperor
*A New Emperor By Rich Wulf * The Imperial Court was silent today. The Empress sat listless on her throne, her once strong presence now alone and frail. With each day since the Winds had departed to face Daigotsu, the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Winds of Change
A Champion’s Heart – “You have proven your valor, Hachi,” Kuon said. “Then let me continue to do so,” Hachi said. “Let Crab and Crane be at peace, my lord.” Akodo Sarasa – “It is a dangerous time to travel … Continue reading
The Heir Unveiled
Samurai of Rokugan, It is my duty, my privilege, and my honor to deliver glad tidings unto you. Toturi Kaede, Empress of Rokugan, has returned. With her obligations to the Elemental Dragons temporarily satisfied, she has returned to the Empire … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Empire
Rebuilding the Empire (Origins 2003 Storyline) By Rich Wulf Two years ago, in the halls of Kyuden Miya, the end of winter brought the end of peace for the Empire as the Four Winds went their separate ways. Now, as … Continue reading
A Lion’s Honor
A Lion’s Honor By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Shadowlands, year 1156 Two Tsuno guards fell to the ground, gasping for air and digging tiny troughs in the stone floor as their claws flailed about pointlessly. After a moment … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I By Rich Wulf “In the end, all of our petty feuds mean nothing. The Empire exists for a single reason, for a single purpose. There is only one true enemy.” – Kuni Osaku The Shadowlands& … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Heaven and Earth
A Game of Go – “—” A New Guardian – “—” Accept With Honor – “I arrived just as Hataki crossed blades with my wicked cousin, Kuemon. I confess, I prayed for the Lion’s victory.” – Bayushi Eitarou Akodo Rokuro … Continue reading
Immortal Steel
Immortal Steel By Shawn Carman A Long Time Ago. . . The crashing sound of steel on steel rang throughout the entire castle, although no one seemed to notice. The servants and samurai who walked through the vast hallways acted … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Fall of Otosan Uchi
A Champion’s Strike – “With a single perfect strike, Hachi sent Tsukuro back to Jigoku, if only for a time. . .” A New Path – “I do not know why Kai retired so young,” Unasagi said sadly. “He would … Continue reading
Lion Clan Letter #20
My brothers and sisters, the time has come to face an uncomfortable truth. After communion with the spirits of our ancestors, we have determined that the Imperial City is cursed beyond redemption. Twice now it has served as the site … Continue reading
Honor’s Grave
Honor’s Grave By Shawn Carman A man swathed in heavy clothes strode through the streets of the City of the Rich Frog. The clothes obscured his every feature despite the mild weather, and occasionally a particularly observant individual would look … Continue reading
Revelation
Revelation By Rich Wulf & Shawn Carman Naka Tokei stood in the midst of the Forbidden City, gazing out at Otosan Uchi with sad eyes. The skies above were dark and overcast. The storm that had pelted the city for … Continue reading
Battle for Otosan Uchi, Part 2
Battle for Otosan Uchi, Part 2 By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman On the seventh day of the month of the Ox, 1159 by the Isawa Calendar, the City of Otosan Uchi came under attack by the Shadowlands Horde, led … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Broken Blades
A Time For Action – “Hachi and the Anvil had come to an agreement at last. Ironically, it was then that the Horde attacked Otosan Uchi.” Agasha Chieh – “Her skill and intellect are as impressive as her beauty. I … Continue reading
The L5R Experience The Clans
Legend of the Five Rings is a game which takes place in the Empire of Rokugan. Players take on the roles of leading their clan’s heroic samurai, mysterious shugenja, enlightened monks, cunning ninja, and wily courtiers to victory. It is … Continue reading
