Tag Archives: Mirumoto Rosanjin
Jade Reflections
Jade Reflections By Rusty Priske Togashi Ieshige strode down a well-lit hallway, taking no note of the delicate stonework surrounding him. He walked with a purpose towards the two monks awaiting him at the far end. As he approached, the … Continue reading
The Emperor’s Strength
The Emperor’s Strength ************************** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Mirumoto Hirohisa checked the finger of jade that hung from a chain around his neck. Its color was still true. He turned and reminded his companion to do the … 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
Fight For Tomorrow, Part IX
For the first time in two years, the Four Winds stood together. Side by side, brothers and sister, in the halls of Kyuden Seppun. Each looked upon the other with uncertainty and no small amount of suspicion. Together, they were … 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
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
Enlightened Madness, Part Seven
Enlightened Madness, Part Seven By Rich Wulf Togashi Satsu’s last commands to Matsuo repeated in the young ise zumi’s mind. “Take Chieko from here, Matsuo, as swiftly as you can. Fail, and Kokujin triumphs.” Togashi Matsuo kicked open the gates … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Six
Enlightened Madness, Part Six By Rich Wulf Four Years Ago. . . “Tell me a story,” the stranger said, smiling across the meager campfire. Haru chuckled out loud, surprised by the strange request. The old hermit had not questioned the … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Five
Enlightened Madness, Part Five By Rich Wulf Three Years Ago. . . “At the end of the War of Spirits, Lord Sun unleashed a rain of fire upon the Seikitsu Mountains,” Togashi Hoshi said, chewing a rice cake as he … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Four
Enlightened Madness, Part Four By Rich Wulf Eighteen Years Ago. . . Togashi Yoshune ran as swiftly as he could, never looking back. His bare feet moved easily over the rugged terrain of the Great Climb. His long black hair … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Three
Enlightened Madness, Part Three By Rich Wulf Forty-five years ago. . . The acolyte known as Soh had never been quite so terrified as he was in this moment. A lifetime of meditation, prayer, and study had not prepared him … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Two
Enlightened Madness, Part Two By Rich Wulf Eight Years ago. . . Kaelung picked his way cautiously through the rubble-strewn cavern. Even after two years, the pass that the Unicorn called the Way of Night was not a safe place. … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part One
Enlightened Madness, Part One By Rich Wulf Forty Years Ago. . . The wind was sweet over Togashi Mountain and the sun was bright, but the newest member of the ise zumi saw none of it. His eyes were shut … Continue reading
Master of Secrets
Master of Secrets By Rich Wulf The old man shivered as a bitter wind cut through the darkened alley. Pulling his baggy clothes tighter, he glanced both ways and knocked on the wall, his hand shook from the cold. With … Continue reading
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business by Rich Wulf In the mountains, time mattered little. The wanderer had remained here for months without descending from the highest peaks. The temperature, the seclusion, the lengthy fasting, all of it allowed him to reach the state … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Gold Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “Samurai, you anger me. I warn you not to do so again, lest the kami alter your place in the Celestial Pattern.” – Toturi Sezaru A Samurai Never Stands Alone – “Kaneka draws … Continue reading
Fury
By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The wind was a fact of life when one dwelled in the mountains. A person could become immune to the sense of constant gales constantly whipping at exposed flesh, growing tougher in the process. … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Web of Lies
Price of Power (Boxtopper) “The Emperor will trust whom we tell him to trust.” -Doji Akiko A Time for Vengeance (Mispacked Boxtopper) “Iuchiban moves his strongest servants to Otosan Uchi,” the Dark Lord said to Kokujin. “The time has come … Continue reading
Reflected Purity
Reflected Purity by Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Hitomi Kagetora looked over the windswept mountains. Wind signified change to many. It brought fresh ideas while sweeping away the old. The wind could not still; to do so would mean … Continue reading
