Tag Archives: Naga

Flavor Text: Emperor Edition

Booster Display Quote – The Empire of Rokugan has expanded after more than one thousand years of xenophobia, and now resources from the Colonies, once known as the Ivory Kingdoms, pour into the war-torn Empire. With new riches come new … Continue reading

The Celestial Edition Dead List

THE CE DEAD LIST by Shawn Carman Crab Hida Fosuko Hida Harou Hida Kashin Hida Kuon Hida Otoya Hida Rokurota Hida Shimonai Hida Tatsuma Hiruma Aki Kaiu Kyoka Kaiu Taru Kuni Iyedo Toritaka Okabe Crane Daidoji Bosan (sic, Daidoji Botan) … Continue reading

Ancestors

By Shawn Carman & Fred Wan Additional Material Inspired by the Third Edition Playtest Teams The people of Rokugan believe in the Celestial Order. This grand design dictates not only one’s station in life, but how one rises or falls … Continue reading

Tattoos (4th Edition)

Here is a series of tattoos coming from old editions and the CCG, and some are adaptation from fictions (the Kokujin tattoos except the Lizard). The references to Tsurai-zumi are to the now defunct order of Hoshi, and the Kikage-zumi … Continue reading

How to Address a Samurai

Traditional Japanese will tell you that you cannot use the san or sama ending without a name to precede it. Its traditionally rude to call someone by their first name without their permission first. However Rokugan is not Japan and … Continue reading

3rd Edition Errata

WAY OF THE SAMURAI – The Kakita Duelling Acadamy dojo list on page 25 identifies the Kenshinzen Prestige Class as being available. There is no such class, this is an error. – The Mantis section includes a dojo at Kyuden … Continue reading

1st Edition L5R Errata

L5R CORE RULEBOOK ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES * Q: Social Position (pg. 74), pg. 57, and Clan Sections: What is the difference between gaining Glory Ranks by paying 5 CP per Rank from your clan and raising the Glory Rank through … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 3

The penultimate chapter of the saga of Celestial Edition! Kali-ma and her most hated enemies rush toward the front lines of the Empire’s defenses even as the Empress herself draws ever closer! Goddesses, Part 3 By Shawn Carman Edited by … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 2

The saga of the final days of Rokugan’s war with the Destroyers continues! Goddesses, Part 2 By Shawn Carman One of the accursed tiger-men demons was standing over the Hiruma scout, slavering in anticipation of the kill that was only … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 1

The final saga of the Celestial Edition storyline begins here! Goddesses, Part 1 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Hiruma scout carefully surveyed the land to the south and then crept back down the stone outcropping like the … Continue reading

The Destroyer War, Part 18

The final chapter in the saga of Rokugan’s ongoing war with the Destroyer horde, as determined by the results of our Kotei Season tournaments! But the story doesn’t end here! Tune in next week for part 1 of Goddesses, the … Continue reading

The Destroyer War, Part 17

The penultimate chapter of the saga of the Destroyer War, as determined by the results of our ongoing Kotei Season tournaments! The Destroyer War, Part 17 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The village of Zokujin Mura was protected … Continue reading

The Destroyer War, Part 16

The ongoing saga of the Emerald Empire’s desperate war against the invading force of the Destroyer horde, as determined by the results of our Kotei Season tournaments. The Destroyer War, Part 16 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The … Continue reading

Legion Biographies

The Legions: Biographies Yoritomo: Son of Storms Yoritomo first appeared in Crimson and Jade. Even among the greatest heroes of history, few can compare to the legend that is Yoritomo. Champion of the Mantis Clan during the Clan wars, this … Continue reading

Lotus Personalities

*Doji Nagori, Reformed Playboy* *Air:* 4 Awareness: 5 *Earth:* 2 *Fire:* 3 Intelligence: 5 *Water:* 3 Perception: 4 *Void:* 4 *School/Rank: *Doji Courtier 3 *Glory:* 3.8 *Status:* 4.3 *Honor:* 2.1 *Advantages:* Benten’s Blessing, Dangerous Beauty, Major Ally (Yasuki Hachi, Doji … Continue reading

The Imperial Histories

*The following article details the history of Rokugan from the beginning of the twelfth (and current) century, Isawa Calendar. This article is intended for all fans of the game who do not have access to the substantial history section included … Continue reading

A Hero’s Death

*L5R RPG & Rokugan d20 – A Hero’s Death** *By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman The following article contains short character bios and statistics for the seven main heroes of “A Hero’s Death” the eight part fiction that has been … Continue reading

Tokigogachu Torid e (3rd Edition)

Tokigogachu Torid-e, the watchtower of the village of Tokigogachu, is both old and new. It’s an image of the eternal changing seas and the Mantis clan that made it his home. The story of this building is linked to the … Continue reading

A Book of Five Rings

Written by Miyamoto Musashi * Translated by Victor Harris Translator’s Introduction * Japan during Musashi’s lifetime * Miyamoto Musashi was born in 1584, in a Japan struggling to recover from more than four centuries of internal strife. The traditional rule … Continue reading

Rokugan 2nd Edition Errata

*The following changes are official errata which were incorporated into the second printing of Rokugan. If you have a first-printing Rokugan, you can update it by making the following changes. Page 2: Rokugan Equipment entry corrected from page 51 to … Continue reading