Tag Archives: Otaku
Trials of Destiny – Part III (Clan War Fiction)
Trials of Destiny – Part 3 Authored by Jim Pinto Transcribed by Mishka The Distance Between The battle wavered, first to our enemy’s advantage, then to ours. My Isawa brethren were pinned down by the Oni. Scouts reported that they’d … Continue reading
Trials of Destiny, Part II (Clan War Fiction)
Trials of Destiny, Part II Authored by Jim Pinto Transcribed by Mishka Suffer the Sun The Shadowlands. I hated them. I hated being away from my brothers. I hate… I could feel something coming. My body convulsed. How did I … Continue reading
Trials of Destiny, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
Trials of Destiny, Part I Authored by Jim Pinto Transcribed by Mishka “Neither brooding nor worry shall change our fate. We do what we do because we must. We are drawn to it. We are drawn to destiny like the … Continue reading
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II (Clan War Fiction)
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II by Ree Soesbee Dawn came, three days later, with brilliant flame, drenching the young Akodo samurai in sweat and dust. Lessons at the Akodo dojo were not for children, or for youths, but for … 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
Masters of Court Web Supplement
3rd Edition RPG Legend of the Five Rings Masters of Court Web Supplement The Crab Clan Kaiu Shiro [Dojo] * The forges of the Kaiu are as renowned as they are massive, and their use is often restricted to the … Continue reading
The Samurai’s Primer
Part 1: Behavior The society of Rokugan is a very polite one, and very firmly divided into three strata; your equals, your superiors, and your inferiors. Equals should be treated politely, but not overly so, unless of course you’re trying … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 8
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Akodo Shigetoshi had never been an admirer of the Dragon lands. Too many mountains, too much instability. How could a proper defense be mounted when the terrain could be altered by a single … Continue reading
Flavor Text: The Smallest Otaku Sword-Bearer
Riding Yari “When the Unicorn rode to fight the Moto, Tetsuko’s young daughter watched from the hills of the Otaku. The girl wept, holding in her arms her mother’s sword. The Unicorn would live on.” – from The Smallest Otaku … Continue reading
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
Imperial Herald v4 #2 Unicorn Clan Letter
Today I saw the death of my sister-at-arms, Otaku Tetsuko, by her own hand and her own sword. I stood second at her seppuku, and she did not cry out or dishonor herself. Even at the end, she was strong. … Continue reading
Champions
Champions *********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Toshi Ranbo, the Imperial City The Imperial Palace was a vast, sprawling building that incorporated hundreds of rooms and countless corridors that wound through an entire compound of buildings, making it … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Fire and Shadow
Agasha Fujita – “Each morning we are born again. It is what we do today that matters.” Akui Cliffs – “Bring them here, Morishigi, and the cliffs will do the rest.” – Kitsu Motso Ambush Strategist – “When you gamble … Continue reading
Strike at Midnight: The Twenty-Seven Days of Darkness
Day 1 – Kyuden Togashi Deep in the heart of the Dragon mountains, the lady stirs. Her black hand glistens as she lifts her head to hear the song of the heavens. The time has come, the moon is dead, … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire VI
Scenes from the Empire VI ************************* By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Hisao’s lips moved as he murmured his prayers to the Fortunes. The handsome young man knelt in front of a shrine that stood in midst of several … Continue reading
In the Khan’s Name
By Shawn Carman Shiro Moto, the Unicorn Provinces… THE WESTERN PLAINS OF ROKUGAN were home to perhaps the fiercest winds in the Empire. During the winter months the frigid air descended from the mountains to the north and from the … Continue reading
Shadowlands Horde Letter #5
I have seen her, and the Burning Words shine in the sky with the light of purpose! We have defeated the Unicorn armies and soon will destroy the Crab who dare to march into our sacred lands! The time is … Continue reading
Unicorn Letter #11
My kinsfolk, There has been an awful battle. Many have fallen. Many more with they had. More undead rise around us – among us – by the day. I was there, in the Shadowlands, when Kamoko-sama came. The legions of … Continue reading
