Tag Archives: Ryoshun
Flowers in Darkness
The Writer’s Choice series of fictions continues with this installment from Nancy Sauer, detailing a struggle of honor and loss in the midst of the Crane Clan. Flowers in Darkness By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Even in autumn … Continue reading
How to Address a Samurai
Traditional Japanese will tell you that you cannot use the san or sama ending without a name to precede it. Its traditionally rude to call someone by their first name without their permission first. However Rokugan is not Japan and … 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 Death of Yoritomo
“Give in, Yoritomo,” The First Goju hissed, shadow spreading from his hands and surrounding the island warrior. “Even the storm must kneel to something, and the choice is yours. We know that Hitomi has told you that you will die … 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
Gifts of Ryoshun, Part II
Gifts of Ryoshun, Part II ************************* By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Moto Hotei waved his hand to try and clear some of the smoke-like vapors that had begun to wisp in from every area. It was not his … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Suru’s Madness
Ryoshun’s Last Words “‘I died within my father’s belly, a thousand years ago. I shall die once more before this tale is done. My place is with the dead, to guard them and bear the burden of their souls. I … Continue reading
Gifts of Ryoshun, Part I
Gifts of Ryoshun, Part I ************************ By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Seven Day Battle Plain, Month of the Ox, year 1170 It had not snowed now for nearly three days, but there was still a sheen of white … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Ryoshun’s Blessing
Karmic Link “Toturi knelt at the window as Ryoshun spoke. ‘You know what you must do, Hiroru.’” – from Ryoshun’s Blessing, Part I Imperial Wedding “‘You must be my wife, Kaede,’ the dying emperor whispered. ‘Rule well. Bring peace to … Continue reading
Stronghold Stories: Soul of the Empire
Tsukune turned the wakizashi in her hands, marvelling at its magnificent detail. Ryoshun had left it in her care, to protect the Empire. It had stolen many lives and bloodied many hands. The five Elemental Masters stood near, their eyes … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Soul of the Empire
Air Dragon – “—” Amoro’s Honor – “Death is the answer to honor’s fall. Death – and revenge.” Armor of the Ebony Samurai – “The armies of Toturi marched first to the Shadowlands, overcoming all who would oppose their right … Continue reading
Soul of the Empire
One man will kill his master . . . . The ronin rested at the edge of the gate, the immortal stone strangely warm against his sweating flesh. The stone gave him strength and kept him from sleep. He could … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Fire and Shadow
Agasha Fujita – “Each morning we are born again. It is what we do today that matters.” Akui Cliffs – “Bring them here, Morishigi, and the cliffs will do the rest.” – Kitsu Motso Ambush Strategist – “When you gamble … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Gold Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “Samurai, you anger me. I warn you not to do so again, lest the kami alter your place in the Celestial Pattern.” – Toturi Sezaru A Samurai Never Stands Alone – “Kaneka draws … Continue reading
The Touch of the Void
By Shawn Carman Two Months Ago, Ichiro family provinces& Lord Sun’s journey across the heavens was half complete when the sentry first noticed the four riders descending through the mountains. Visitors were unusual in Badger Clan lands. They almost never … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire
By Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, and Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan A Little Drop A few years ago before the ascension of Empress Iweko Shosuro Oniji held the small vial up to the light, watching how the afternoon rays … Continue reading
Scars
Scars Yogo Rieko struggles to come to grips with the aftermath of the battle with the god-beast as she spends the winter within the confines of the Imperial City. By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Then The earth shook, … Continue reading
The Plague War
The Plague War The Emerald Empire writhes in the grip of the Destroyer. Kali-Ma’s forces attack from the north and south, and the Clans caught between are faced with a dark plague, the dead rising to spread the disease and … Continue reading
