Tag Archives: Ronin

A Dark Past (Clan War Fiction)

A Dark Past By Ken Carpenter Born the only child of Mirumoto Sukune, Miyoki’s future was assured — she would be a samurai bushi of the Dragon Clan. Her father’s brother, Kuojin, was the family daimyo of the Mirumoto family, … 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

A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part I (Clan War Fiction)

A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part I by Ree Soesbee It is one man’s duty to serve his lord. One man’s duty to give his life that his lord may live. One man’s duty to avenge, if his lord fall before … Continue reading

The Way of the Magistrate (Imperial Herald #10)

The Way of the Magistrate, by Scott Gearin Few other positions in the Emerald Empire so clearly reveal the complexity of politics as that of Magistrate. There are in fact too distinct types of Magistrates: the Imperial Magistrates and the … 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

Small Charms

A tale of a simple ronin woman as she struggles to survive in her new surroundings within the Second City. Small Charms By Yoon Ha Lee Edited by Fred Wan It was another sweltering day in Journey’s End City. The … Continue reading

Scenes from the Empire, Part 20

A series of three vignettes from across the Emerald Empire! Scenes from the Empire By Robert Denton & Yoon Ha Lee Special Guest Author Sean Holland Edited by Fred Wan Unlikely The Month of the Goat, 1193 In over 800 … 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

Ancestors

By Shawn Carman & Fred Wan Additional Material Inspired by the Third Edition Playtest Teams The people of Rokugan believe in the Celestial Order. This grand design dictates not only one’s station in life, but how one rises or falls … Continue reading

Tamogo No Maho (3rd Edition)

This adventure can happen in any setting and pretty much anywhere in the Empire. Also while it takes place in a city with a near by cave network it could likely be moved anywhere. There is no set time frame … Continue reading

3rd Edition Errata

WAY OF THE SAMURAI – The Kakita Duelling Acadamy dojo list on page 25 identifies the Kenshinzen Prestige Class as being available. There is no such class, this is an error. – The Mantis section includes a dojo at Kyuden … 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

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 Destroyer War, Part 15

The ongoing saga of the Emerald Empire’s desperate war against the invading forces of the demon goddess Kali-ma, as determined by the results of our Kotei Season tournaments! The Destroyer War, Part 15 By Shawn Carman Only a short time … Continue reading

Legion Biographies

The Legions: Biographies Yoritomo: Son of Storms Yoritomo first appeared in Crimson and Jade. Even among the greatest heroes of history, few can compare to the legend that is Yoritomo. Champion of the Mantis Clan during the Clan wars, this … Continue reading

Lotus Personalities

*Doji Nagori, Reformed Playboy* *Air:* 4 Awareness: 5 *Earth:* 2 *Fire:* 3 Intelligence: 5 *Water:* 3 Perception: 4 *Void:* 4 *School/Rank: *Doji Courtier 3 *Glory:* 3.8 *Status:* 4.3 *Honor:* 2.1 *Advantages:* Benten’s Blessing, Dangerous Beauty, Major Ally (Yasuki Hachi, Doji … Continue reading

The Imperial Histories

*The following article details the history of Rokugan from the beginning of the twelfth (and current) century, Isawa Calendar. This article is intended for all fans of the game who do not have access to the substantial history section included … Continue reading

Heroes of Rokugan Rules (3rd Edition)

In general, it will not be necessary to “convert” characters to the 3rd Edition Revised rules, since almost all the changes do not directly impact a character’s stats or abilities. Players who feel that the 3rd Edition Revised has had … Continue reading

A Hero’s Death

*L5R RPG & Rokugan d20 – A Hero’s Death** *By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman The following article contains short character bios and statistics for the seven main heroes of “A Hero’s Death” the eight part fiction that has been … 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