Tag Archives: Oblivion’s Gate
Preparations, Part II
Preparations, Part II ********************* By Lucas Twyman, Nancy Sauer, Brian Yoon, & Fred Wan Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Jade Champion had returned to the Wall. The Fifth Watchtower of the Kaiu Wall loomed large in the evening … Continue reading
The Sun & Moon, Part II
The Sun & Moon, Part II *********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab lands, a short time ago& Somewhere in a hidden recess of the vast Twilight Mountains, a lone stone tower stood, concealed from prying eyes … Continue reading
Prelude
Prelude ******* By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Doji Domotai looked up from the papers laid out on her desk. “This is sufficient? All the resources of the clan are available to you.” “I believe it to be so,” … Continue reading
Blood Brothers Part 2
Blood Brothers Part II By Rich Wulf Kuma stared blankly into space, his gaze unfocused and distant. He shook his head after several moments, as if trying to concentrate amid a loud racket. All was silence in the darkened chamber. … Continue reading
The Promise of Spring
The Promise of Spring By Shawn Carman The chill of winter filled the Moto lands, but the unyielding stone floor beneath Genki’s legs had long since ceased to be cool to the touch. The samurai-ko ignored the throbbing in her … Continue reading
Lost in the Darkness
Lost in the Darkness By Shawn Carman Daidoji Gudeta’s hands were a blur as he drew and fired arrow after arrow. He had been fighting nonstop for what seemed like hours, and was rapidly depleting his supply of ammunition. Soon, … 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 III
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part III By Rich Wulf “There are those who believe themselves secure, wholly protected from our power& Such fools have already been defeated.” – Yogo Junzo The First Day of Thunder& The Crab scout crawled carefully through … Continue reading
Broken Wishes
Broken Wishes By Rich Wulf “Perhaps even the Celestial Heavens are not beyond our grasp.” – Shiba Aikune “Stand aside, Yoma,” Shiba Aikune demanded in a firm voice. Shiba Mirabu and Shiba Arai flanked Aikune on either side, glaring down … 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
Treachery’s Coin, Part III
Treachery’s Coin, Part III By Shawn Carman Moto Chen stretched, listening to the bones in his back crack in the crisp morning air. He rolled his neck in a slow circle, feeling a night’s worth of sleep on the hard … Continue reading
Blessings and Curses
Blessings and Curses By Rich Wulf Toturi Miyako reigned in her pony at the edge of the forest. Her breath caught at the sight of the sprawling palace that lay before her. The young Monkey gazed in wonder at the … Continue reading
Lion Clan Letter #21
Lord Nimuro You remember me. I was one of you once. At the Battle of Oblivion’s Gate, I gave my life and soul for the Empire. In time, I became as I am now, and yet I remember what I … Continue reading
Voices
Voices By Shawn Carman The bandits had attacked without warning. Their approach had been very carefully coordinated and stealthy enough that at one moment, Kamiya’s band was plodding along slowly and in the next they found themselves surrounded on all … 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
Rulebook Story Fall of Otosan Uchi
One Question by Rich Wulf Shortly after the invasion of Otosan Uchi. . . In the last several years, Daigotsu had seldom been alone. Seldom was he without numerous bodyguards and attendants. Seldom were the Onisu far from his sight. … 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
