Tag Archives: Mirumoto Mareshi

Aftermath, Part 3

The continuing saga of the Great Clans’ perspectives on how the Empire has changed in the wake of the Destroyer War. Aftermath, Part 3 By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Akasha watched her husband pace for nearly thirty minutes … Continue reading

Forgotten Legacy

By Shawn Carman and Rusty Priske. The sands blew on the scorching wind, shifting as the water might in a different part of the world. The sand and the heat were the most abrasive of the elements, but not the … Continue reading

The Burden of Becoming

by Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Several weeks ago, the Battle of Shiro Utaku Shojo Yu Pan smoothly ran another Yobanjin through with her lance and just as smoothly flung his corpse off it. He had been the last … Continue reading

Glory of the Empire, Part II

Glory of the Empire, Part II **************************** By Rusty Priske & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Mirumoto Mareshi slept fitfully. Through the haze of his dreams he heard voices and saw an orange glow. The voices were faint and … Continue reading

Heaven’s Will

Card Flavor Text: Adepts of Mighty Pokku – “Bakemono always treated like jokes, like throw-away troops! No more!” -Pokku Agasha Iwarou – “Yes, the Shiba stand ready to defend the Phoenix. But the Shiba do not stand alone.” Aggressive Landing … Continue reading

Light of the Mountain

By Shawn Carman Mirumoto Jairuzu squinted against the biting wind and the blinding white of the driving snow. Elsewhere in the Empire the first signs of spring might be appearing, but in the peaks of the northernmost Dragon Mountains, it … Continue reading

The Haze of Time

The Haze of Time **************** By Brian Yoon Development & Additional Writing by Fred Wan Dark clouds rolled over the morning sky, blocking all hints of the beautiful light. The Dragon Clan Champion’s personal gardens near the outskirts of the … Continue reading

A Gathering of Dragons

A Gathering of Dragons ********************** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Togashi Satsu sat in his austere chamber, meditating. To an outside observer, there would be some question whether he was alive, as his breath was slowed to imperceptibility. … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Samurai Edition

Promos (2) The Race Begins In the year 1169, following the Khan’s march on the capital, the Great Clans looked to the throne and wondered who should sit upon it. Soul of Bushido Without Bushido, a bushi is nothing more … Continue reading

Blood Hunter Region 33

Razor of the Dawn Castle, Crab Lands Mirumoto Mareshi often wondered how his life might have unfolded if he had been born without such a unique heritage. His father’s humanity meant he sometimes had difficulty in controlling his emotions, especially … Continue reading

The Destroyer War, Part 7

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The temple was quiet. It was probably the only place in the whole of Taiki Mura that was not filled with desperate defenders or the walking wounded. Why the wounded did not seek … Continue reading

Letter to the Dragon

People of the Dragon, This winter has been perhaps the most difficult in our clan’s history. We have fought against foes that vastly outnumber us, and whose ruthlessness and lust for victory are without limit. We have seen our southernmost … Continue reading

The Broken Shinbone

By Shawn Carman The plains north of Lion lands, year 1128 T’tok’chuk scratched his nose and shook his whiskers vigorously, the crumbs of his meal tumbling to the ground. He stooped on one knee, picking up a few of the … Continue reading

People of the Dragon

This winter has been perhaps the most difficult in our clan’s history. We have fought against foes that vastly outnumber us, and whose ruthlessness and lust for victory are without limit. We have seen our southernmost provinces taken from us … Continue reading

Heroes of the Empire

Heroes of the Empire On both the northern and southern fronts of the Empire’s war with forces from beyond its borders, the appearance of additional Lion troops changes the balance of power. By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The … Continue reading

Imbalances

Imbalances By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The wind blew cold out of the hills around Shiro Kitsuki; Daidoji Yaichiro felt it pluck at his cloak and slip cold fingers inside of his padded winter kimono. He resisted the … Continue reading

Lost Protectors

Lost Protectors By Rusty Priske Editing by Shawn Carman and Fred Wan Note: This story is the result of an auction at the Feeding Hills Charity Tournament run by Eric Devlin. The auction was won by Chris Yau, who passed … Continue reading

The Balance of Power

The Balance of Power By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Temple of the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, the Moto provinces Moto Tsusung ran his hands delicately across the flawless surface of the ruby, searching for any hint of its mysteries that … Continue reading

Timeline for Recent Conflicts

Month of the Rooster, 1167 (Fall) The Lion march against the Dragon in retribution for the slight to their honor during the War of the Rich Frog. The conflict is largely skirmishes, with no major engagements. Attacking the mountains with … Continue reading

Duty of the Clans

Duty of the Clans In the midst of a crippling war with forces from beyond the Empire, the Divine Empress summons her most loyal and dedicated vassals to her presence for an announcement of great importance. By Shawn Carman Edited … Continue reading