Tag Archives: New Tao
Flavor Text: Soul of the Empire
Air Dragon – “—” Amoro’s Honor – “Death is the answer to honor’s fall. Death – and revenge.” Armor of the Ebony Samurai – “The armies of Toturi marched first to the Shadowlands, overcoming all who would oppose their right … Continue reading
Brotherhood of Shinsei Letter #7
Monk Letter 11 What is more fragile than peace? We thought that peace would return once our struggle with the Dragon Clan ended. Once Hitomi had fled the field and the Dragon lands were freed, we though that we would … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Honor Bound
A New Teacher – “The Shashakar passed his Bright Eye spells to his successor. “When I am gone, you will need these,” he said, and lifted high the Pale Eye’s pearl.” Abresax – “Some will say he betrayed his people. … Continue reading
Box Text: Pearl Edition
In a hidden land, the Age of Man has begun, bought with war and christened with death… In a city of gold at the heart of an ancient Empire, the Jade Throne rests, its rightful Emperor returned. For more than … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Dark Journey Home
A Dark Moment – “Poor father. He thought that our shared family ties would keep him safe. He did not know that I am the Lady of Blood now and all flesh is alike to me.” – Iuchi Shahai A … Continue reading
Brotherhood of Shinsei Letter #6
Friends of the Tao, For months, we have researched, studied, and labored with the words of the Tao, but to no avail. Even the ardent assistance of its scribe, Isawa Osugi, has failed to help us understand the paths set … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Siege of Sleeping Mountain
Another Time – “Hitomi!” Hoshi screamed, the earth rocking beneath him as the ground shook with fury. “No, my brother,” she replied, her voice as wind. “Our battle will have to wait for another time…” Arrows from the Woods – … Continue reading
Box Text: Siege of Sleeping Mountain
Dragon & Brotherhood High on their mountain precipice, the last fortress of the enigmatic Dragon clan rests, its high walls covered in torches to ward away darkness. Two generals prepare to fight for an ivory throne, spreading blood across the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Hidden Emperor, Scroll Six
700 Soldiers Plain – “Seven hundred Phoenix against seven Thousand Lion. They were not pacifists on that day” A Pure Stroke – “The secret of swordplay is not the swift defeat, not the prolonged strike and block. A pure stroke … Continue reading
Brotherhood of Shinsei Letter #5
My brothers, You have welcomed us with open arms. With dedication, and faith in the words of Tao, you have opened your temples, your sacred ground, and you have aided us when our need was great. It is with a … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Hidden Emperor, Scroll Four
A Dark Foretelling – “—” Akodo Hall of Ancestors – “The Ancestors whisper as the wind passes through the Hall, each one telling a tale of honor or glory. Only one is silent…” Arrows From the Ranks – “—” Asako … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Hidden Emperor, Scroll Three
Abandoning the Fortunes – “—” Aramoro – “The best mask is no mask at all.” – Bayushi’s Lies Ascension of the Mantis – “—” Banish All Shadows – “Fall back, Naga, and all will be well. This is not your … Continue reading
Hidden Emperor 3
Ginawa was not smiling as he swung himself up into the saddle. Rain pounded his head from the outside as the remains of last night’s liquor pounded it from within. “You look like you’re going to die at any moment,” … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Hidden Emperor, Scroll Two
Ancestral Duty – “—” Betrayal – “—” Chitatchikkan – “They say it means ‘Brace-bold-fearless-sunlit-warrior-with-great-skill,’ but I think it mean ‘Lunatic.’” – Hida Yasamura Daidoji Tsumerai – “Come, my friend, and bring your sword. You have nothing to fear from me…” … Continue reading
The Great Clans: Hidden Emperor
Crane The Crane Have always been the courtiers, the peacemakers. Their voices have chorused into the Emperor’s ear, as they use favors and politics to shield themselves from the wars that tear at the heart of the Empire. No more. … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Jade Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “She turned to look at me, and where her face should have been, there was nothing at all. . .” A Moment of Truth – “—” Accessible Terrain – “—” Agasha Gennai – … Continue reading
State of the Empire: Jade Edition
Crab Clan: “We have driven the Shadowlands from the Emperor’s halls. Now, we must destroy it where it lives and breathes.” – Hida Yakamo For a thousand years, the Kaiu Wall has separated the green fields of Rokugan from the … Continue reading
Kachiko’s Tale
The sound of the gong echoed through the halls of Otosan Uchi, its knell bitter in the chill twilight air. Sitting in the stone window, a silken figure reclined, her body outlined in the nimbus of the setting sun as … Continue reading
Hidden Emperor Flier
Hidden Emperor It is a dangerous time for Rokugan. A new age has dawned, and a new emperor has claimed the throne. Toturi has raised his banner across the empire – a banner of jade. The clans rest uneasily, and … Continue reading
