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The War of Dark Fire, Part 13
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The first charge of the Yobanjin against the walls of Shiro Shiba had been broken, due in a large part to the efforts of a young shugenja whose name Shiba Danjuro could not … 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 12
By Shawn Carman & Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan Munkjin frowned as he withdrew his blade from the dead body of the samurai he had slain. He took no pleasure in the deaths of these men and women. They … Continue reading
A Letter from Saigorei
We stand before the gates of Volturnum, and we live or die as one. I see the rows of pikemen, their helms gleaming in the faint light of the moon – all the light that can be given to us, … 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
The War of Dark Fire, Part 10
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan It was the dead of night on moonless evening at White Oak Castle, but the blaze of fire kept the sky illuminated as if it were dawn. The buildings that surrounded the castle … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 9
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The city burned, but as yet the castle was untouched. Shinjo Dun wiped the ash and sweat from his face with a sleeve that was already saturated with blood, both from his allies … Continue reading
A Letter from Doji Shizue
The great crystal orb glows and spins, and even now I do not know what is truth and what is false. He has set me before this globe, and commanded me to tell the tale once more. Kyuden Kakita burns … 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
The War of Dark Fire, Part 7
By Shawn Carman, Nancy Sauer, & Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan If there could be one positive thing said about a duty posting on the Dragon Heart Plain, it was that it gave a person ample time to read. … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 6
By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The day had dawned bright and fine, a promise of the full glories of the coming spring. The villagers had eaten their breakfasts and hurried out to field and garden … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 5
The War of Dark Fire, Part 5 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Shiba Morihiko had never visited the Shinomen Mori. He had heard tales of it his entire life, of its vastness and how alien it seemed. Many … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 4
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The notion that a watchtower could burn would have seemed ridiculous only a short time ago, and yet now Shinjo Aniji was looking at the aftermath. It had been a sizeable structure, more … Continue reading
Voices of Oblivion’s Gate
by Ree Soesbee “‘Goju!’ I scream, and my voice is never-ending ‘I come for you!’” – Isawa Hochiu, Master of Fire ***** The Five Masters stood outside the gate to Volturnum, their powerful magic holding back the Shadow’s hordes. A … Continue reading
The Battle at Oblivion’s Gate
Deep in the belly of the world, the Shadowlands began to fester. Within their tainted forests and foul swamps, the darkness has prepared for this day since the world began. A thousand souls marched into those dark lands, hoping that … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 3
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The northern reaches of Rokugan The stone seemed so hard and sharp beneath his hands. It had been such a comfort to him only a short time ago. He had thrilled at the … Continue reading
Ebon Daughter Dossier
For the first time in far too long, the Empire of Rokugan flourishes under the reign of a new, divinely-mandated Imperial line. The Great Clans are at peace, if not particularly friendly toward one another, and the Empire as a … Continue reading
Attack from the North
Agasha Sanami grimaced as she watched portions of the village burning. She and her yojimbo had been en route to the Isawa provinces, where she had been invited to study with the Isawa masters, when Shiba Morihiko had noticed the … Continue reading
Death at Koten Flavor Text
Conspiracy – Some long so desperately for their goals to be achieved that they would consort with whoever can assist them. Imperial Arrival – Regardless of the circumstances, an Imperial magistrate must be received with courtesy and hospitality. The Loss … Continue reading
News Report on Northern Attack
The following is a letter sent to the Emperor of Rokugan by Ichiro Kihongo, the daimyo of the Badger Clan, during the Winter Court of 1170. My Emperor, It is my deepest regret that I have not yet had the … Continue reading
