Tag Archives: Obsidian Champion

Worthy

In the Rokugan of Emperor Edition, the new Ruby Champion has a chance encounter with a man who may end a grave threat to the Empire, or who may simply be another body in the path of a nightmare. Worthy … Continue reading

The Hinge of Destiny

A group of young samurai, sorely tested by their adventures to date, are given a mysterious and troubling duty by the Empress, and must deal with the ramifications of their actions. The Hinge of Destiny By Nancy Sauer Edited by … Continue reading

Poisoned Silk

By Shawn Carman THERE WAS RARELY A MOMENT OF QUIET within the vast Shinomen Mori. The crisp, pungent air was tilled with the sounds of the forest, even during the depths of winter. Most were simple noises, the sort one … Continue reading

Obsidian

Obsidian ******** *By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan* There was no time. No day or night. There was only the sea. She drifted in it, only distantly aware that she clutched tightly to some scrap of wood, some fragment … 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

Corruption’s Price

*Corruption’s Price By Rich Wulf* The Dragon Road& Fu Leng stood, a single warrior against countless enemies. Yet they were afraid, and he was not. His oni, spirits, and beasts had been forced back to the shattered gates of Tengoku … Continue reading

Fight For Tomorrow, Part VIII

Daigotsu knelt before the altar of Fu Leng, the stern visage of the Fallen Kami looking down upon him. The Dark Lord prayed, his sword and mask set neatly on the temple floor beside him. He meditated upon the battle … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Winds of Change

A Champion’s Heart – “You have proven your valor, Hachi,” Kuon said. “Then let me continue to do so,” Hachi said. “Let Crab and Crane be at peace, my lord.” Akodo Sarasa – “It is a dangerous time to travel … Continue reading

Battle for Otosan Uchi, Part 2

Battle for Otosan Uchi, Part 2 By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman On the seventh day of the month of the Ox, 1159 by the Isawa Calendar, the City of Otosan Uchi came under attack by the Shadowlands Horde, led … Continue reading

Questions of Loyalty

Questions of Loyalty In lands far distant from one another, two similar yet very different tournaments are conducted, determining the identities of those who will take a hand in shaping the future of Rokugan. By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred … Continue reading

Crashes in the Night

Crashes in the Night As the Empire’s eyes turn toward the events of Winter Court, and upon the battles raging in the north and south, the insidious Spider make their subtle presence known in the heart of the Empire. By … Continue reading

A Good Death

A Good Death By Rich Wulf “The sight of seventeen ashura descending upon the City of Lightning even as the Maw, the Obsidian Champion, and Ikoma Ujiaki led their forces into the city was the the most beautiful thing I … Continue reading

The Promise

The Promise By Rich Wulf “In this year it came to pass that the Emperor’s reign was secured for all time. Let the Empire rejoice!” – Miya Satoshi, Imperial Herald, 1135 by the Isawa Calendar, the Thirteenth Year of the … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Celestial Edition

Break Your Enemies With The Crab! The Crab have defended the Empire’s southern border against the evil of the Shadowlands for over a thousand years. As immovable and uncompromising as the Great Wall they guard and maintain, the Crab face … Continue reading