Tag Archives: Rich Wulf
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
Rebirth
By Jed Carleton and Rich Wulf “The Elements are not the means to an end they are the beginning and the end.” – Shinsei Thunder crashed from the Heavens, shaking the earth below. The Shrine of Osano-Wo responded with its … Continue reading
Brothers of the Monkey
By Rich Wulf Part One “Give up!” Kyoji called out. “I know you are here.” Kyoji pushed aside a tree branch and stepped onto the road, hand on the hilt protruding from his obi. There was no reply. Kyoji sneered … Continue reading
Blood Brothers, Part 4
*Blood Brothers, Part 4 *By Rich Wulf “Mohai never pierced the Heart of Iuchiban’s Tomb.” Kaiu Kuma said, the realization dawning on him slowly as he stepped away from the Seppun. “Not until.” “Not until you led the way,” the … Continue reading
Blood Brothers, Part 3
*Blood Brothers, Part 3 *By Rich Wulf Kaiu Kuma slumped on the floor in the corner of the darkened chamber. Across the room, the Seppun knelt calmly at a low table, watching him with a kindly, concerned expression. An elaborate … 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
Blood Brothers, Part 1
Blood Brothers, Part 1 By Rich Wulf The Year 1165 by the Isawa Calendar Sixth Year in the Reign of the Righteous Emperor, Toturi III Kuma slumped weakly against the wall, breath coming in gasps. His hand clapsed feebly at … Continue reading
Promises
Promises By Rich Wulf Nine Years Ago& Eiji smiled faintly as he watched a small army of his servants descend upon his new home. They scurried into and out of the house, carrying furniture and bags of Eiji’s possessions and … Continue reading
Storm Rising
Storm Rising By Rich Wulf “Emperor Toturi, I am grateful that you would make time to meet with such a humble servant,” Yoritomo Kitao said, bowing deeply and kneeling before the Steel Throne. The Emperor looked down at Kitao thoughtfully, … 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
A New Emperor
*A New Emperor By Rich Wulf * The Imperial Court was silent today. The Empress sat listless on her throne, her once strong presence now alone and frail. With each day since the Winds had departed to face Daigotsu, the … Continue reading
Fight For Tomorrow, Part XI
Fight For Tomorrow, Part 11 by Rich Wulf Daigotsu waited patiently in the heart of Fu Leng’s temple, seated on the throne before the statue of Fu Leng. The Lost had taken great care to fortify and barricade the massive … Continue reading
Forever True
Forever True by Rich Wulf On the blasted plains beyond the City of the Lost, a solitary figure sat on a stony outcropping and enjoyed the silence. Many assumed that the Shadowlands was a place devoid of life – Omoni … Continue reading
The Making of an Empire
Excerpts from “The Making of an Empire: the Journals of Ide Tadaji” by Rich Wulf The Emperor rules over all things. His will is unquestionable, his judgement infallible. The Emperor resides in both Heaven and Earth, and guides the Empire … Continue reading
Winds of Change
Winds of Change By Rich Wulf The old man hobbled into the throne room of Kyuden Seppun, his movements uncertain and unsteady. His crystal cane thunked loudly in the floor as he walked . A younger man stood to his … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Empire
Rebuilding the Empire (Origins 2003 Storyline) By Rich Wulf Two years ago, in the halls of Kyuden Miya, the end of winter brought the end of peace for the Empire as the Four Winds went their separate ways. Now, as … 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
