Tag Archives: Rusty Priske
Two Quiet Days
Our Writer’s Choice series continues with this tale of two simple monks. Two Quiet Days By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Tanari reached for his stick, propped up next to his simple cot, and used it to pull himself … Continue reading
Love and Madness
High in the Dragon mountains, the lovelorn Agasha Kyoso struggles to come to terms with her inner demons, even as the Phoenix petition her jailors for her immediate execution. Love & Madness By Rusty Priske & Shawn Carman Edited by … Continue reading
The Topaz Championship
By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan “Have you chosen yet?” A young Unicorn glanced towards his companion, but ignored his question, continuing to brush his horse’s mane, in long, steady strokes. The speaker paid no mind to the obvious … Continue reading
Glory of the Empire, Part II
Glory of the Empire, Part II **************************** By Rusty Priske & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Mirumoto Mareshi slept fitfully. Through the haze of his dreams he heard voices and saw an orange glow. The voices were faint and … Continue reading
A New Empire, Part III
A New Empire, Part III ********************** By Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, and Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan The Crane The section of Kyuden Doji that served as the personal quarters for the Crane Champion was decorated in an elegant … Continue reading
A New Empire, Part II
A New Empire, Part II ********************* By Rusty Priske, Brian Yoon, and Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Crab Embassy in Toshi Ranbo matched Kamui’s mental picture of it. It was not large, but it was very … Continue reading
The Fire’s Peace
By Rusty Priske Hida Haruko stood at her post, looking across the low, wide valley. She could see the Crane encampment in the distance. It was far enough that neither side could span the distance with an arrow and any … Continue reading
Preparations, Part III
Preparations, Part III ********************** By Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, Lucas Twyman, & Fred Wan The Phoenix A balmy breeze carried through the afternoon air, and the peasants continued their work, chopping wood and stacking it in neat piles to be … Continue reading
Gifts
Gifts ***** By Rusty Priske Editing & Development by Fred Wan Mirumoto Katsutoshi smiled at the banners and pennants fluttering in the late afternoon breeze. The colors were bright and the fabric was crisp, which was understandable as they were … Continue reading
Of Past and Future
Of Past and Future ****************** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Akodo Shigetoshi watched over the training square below him. The Lion samurai drilled, matching formation by formation. They were not yet perfect, but for every flaw that Shigetoshi … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire VII
Scenes from the Empire VII ************************** By Rusty Priske Editing by Fred Wan The Plains of Thunder, 1169 Mirumoto Chojiro and Kitsuki Berii strolled through the competition grounds. Berii was saying, “One has to be realistic, Chojiro-san.” Chojiro arched one … Continue reading
The Battle for Sunset Tower
The Battle for Sunset Tower *************************** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan The wind blowing off the mountains sent a chill across the village but the yobanjin did not notice. The cold was nothing next to the unease felt … Continue reading
On Land and On Sea
By Rusty Priske MOSHI AMIKA MILLED HER KIMONO TIGHTER AROUND HER. Winter had not descended on the islands, but it vas starting to make its presence felt. The wind of the seas was cold and no matter how many layers … Continue reading
To Defend the Empire
By Rusty Priske HIDA SOZEN STRODE THROWN THE MARSH, which was stiff and crunchy with the cold. He dropped a great sack from his shoulder silently adjusting his grip on it. His pace was direct and purposeful and there was … Continue reading
The Race for the Throne
THE RACE FOR THE THRONE BOOK **************************** Credits THE RACE FOR THE THRONE BOOK Lead Writer Shawn Carman Writers Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, Brian Yoon EditingFred Wan, Julie Zinzer Cover Artist Steve Argyle Illustrators – Drew Baker, Miguel Coimbra, Edwin … Continue reading
Economic Matters
Economic Matters **************** By Rusty Priske Editing and Development by Fred Wan Doji Sesshu clucked under his breath as he checked the manifest. His eyes darted up to the merchant who stood before him. “These prices are exorbitant.” The merchant … Continue reading
Sacrifices
Sacrifices ********** By Rusty Priske Editing and Development by Fred Wan “There are rumors, Hideki-sama, that the war goes badly for us.” Asahina Hideki looked at the young woman who walked beside him. “Rumors are rumors, Yosi-san. Ah, let us … Continue reading
Access
Access ****** By Rusty Priske & Shawn Carman Edited & Development by Fred Wan Daigotsu Gyoken stood near the edge of Thunder’s Blessing Village. He was not unfamiliar with the place. He knew where to find the highest quality sake, … Continue reading
