Tag Archives: Otosan Uchi
Three Days (Clan War Fiction)
Three Days By Ree Soesbee I stood in the court of the Emperor of all Rokugan, and I was afraid. Not for myself, but for the Empire. The court seemed strangely aloof, withdrawn from its usual lighthearted politic, and I … Continue reading
In the Emperor’s Name (Clan War Fiction)
In the Emperor’s Name Without so much as a whisper of cloth, the aging samurai slid from his tatami, reaching for his sword. He settled in a crouch and raised his katana before him, still within its saya. A clammy … Continue reading
Eyes of Dawn (Clan War Fiction)
The wind’s chilly fingers gripped at her throat, taking her voice away. She didn’t mind. She had already said everything that needed to be said. Tsuko looked up, her eyes on Toturi’s face, contorted by the shadows; but she knew … Continue reading
Glory and Honor (Clan War Fiction)
Anger The Lion defenders of Otosan Uchi were filled with anger. An hour before, a Crab army, filled with all manner of Shadowlands abominations, had appeared north of the Plain of Fast Troubles. At first the leaders of the Lion … Continue reading
Along the Coast at Midnight (Clan War Fiction)
lyatu and Kenchuko crouched within the thick, damp undergrowth, at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the black waters of the ocean. Above them, the new moon arced slowly across the sky. a black shadow in the dim blanket of … Continue reading
Ambition’s Price (Clan War Fiction)
Ambition’s Price By Ree Soesbee The darkness whispered in the evening, and a storm thundered over the mountains to the north, threatening to roll across the plains and cover them all. In the Bayushi palace, the hallways were silent and … Continue reading
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I By Ree Soesbee “The Scorpion have betrayed the Emperor!” The shout rang through the Imperial court as the Seppun guards leveled their spears at Bayushi Kachiko. She stood in the center of Otosan … Continue reading
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
Behind the Porcelain Mask (1st and 2nd Edition)
The Darker Secrets of the Shadowlands in Legend of the Five Rings “When you know only laughter, my killing disturbs you. When you know only killing, my laughter disturbs you. Such a pity, to be afraid of doing two things … 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
The Four Winds
*The Four Winds *By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman Recently, Rokugan, the d20 Companion for Legend of the Five Rings, was released containing background for each of the Four Winds and statistics in the d20 system. The following article presents … Continue reading
AEG April Fools-Way of the Tiger (3rd Edition)
Dawn of the Tiger By Shawn Carman The Rokugani coast, north of Otosan Uchi Hotaru Zenko pulled her horse to a stop and hopped down from the steed, eager to take a break from after over an hour in the … Continue reading
Legacy of the Naga, Part 3
by Edward Bolme Beneath the gate to the inner city, a group of Crane gathered in the shadows and discussed what had happened. They spoke quietly and with silvered fans covering their mouths, for many people were still in the … Continue reading
Legacy of the Naga, Part 2
Legacy of the Naga Part 2 by Edward Bolme In the dead of night, an imperial guard ran as fast as he could down the elegant halls in the heart of the palace of Otosan Uchi. He carried a lantern … Continue reading
Legacy of the Naga, Part 1
by Edward Bolme “Have you heard of Uikku, beloved?” “You have spoken of him before, Daini, and I know what you have told me. He was an unusual man, seemingly a fool, except when he spoke. He was a prophet.” … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 11
By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Jineko struggled not to show her anger and despair to the others as she hurried through the winding, narrow streets of the city. The people here had been on edge … Continue reading
A Letter from Goju Utsuei
Let them come, and let them die! Already, Jigoku erupts into flames, the dead choking and dying beneath our iron hand. Their deaths signal the end of Rokugan- a clean slate, ready for us to write our future. A dark … Continue reading
