Tag Archives: Scorpion Clan
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
Letters
Letters ******* by Shawn Carman Ohan, Greetings, cousin! I was greatly pleased to receive your letter and hear of your return to the Scorpion lands for the season. I cannot imagine that the Unicorn provinces are a pleasant assignment, particularly … Continue reading
Glory of the Empire, Part I
Glory of the Empire, Part I *************************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Kyuden Bayushi, Month of the Boar, year 1170 The snowfalls of early winter coated everything in sight with a light dusting of white, hinting at cocoon … Continue reading
Scorpion Clan Letter #14
She has not left us. If you doubt me, walk beneath Bayushi’s palace to the lake that bears his soul. There, in the water, you will see her face. This time, we do not fight for the Empire or for … Continue reading
Preparations, Part II
Preparations, Part II ********************* By Lucas Twyman, Nancy Sauer, Brian Yoon, & Fred Wan Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Jade Champion had returned to the Wall. The Fifth Watchtower of the Kaiu Wall loomed large in the evening … Continue reading
The Heavens’ Command
The Heavens’ Command ************************ By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Ten Thousand Temples Monastery, Toshi Ranbo The two of them knelt together in the quiet of the morning. She dressed in a kimono of pure white with a hint … Continue reading
The Race to Volturnum Letter from the Scorpion Clan
Scorpion A thousand samurai defeated four times that many ogres today. No, not a thousand samurai–a thousand Scorpion. I will tell you how it was done. Behind a cliff, down in the earth, the army waited. We had dug a … Continue reading
Sun and Moon, Part III
Sun and Moon, Part III ********************** By Nancy Sauer Editing by Fred Wan The lands of the Phoenix Clan consisted mostly of forests, separated at random intervals by groves, copses, and tree-studded meadows. They had last seen a village a … Continue reading
War Amid the Shadows
War Amid the Shadows ******************** By Brian Yoon Development & Editing by Fred Wan The High House of Light Many sins dotted Togashi Kaelung’s past. His past was marked with blood, and all too often that blood need not have … Continue reading
The Sun & Moon, Part II
The Sun & Moon, Part II *********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab lands, a short time ago& Somewhere in a hidden recess of the vast Twilight Mountains, a lone stone tower stood, concealed from prying eyes … Continue reading
Imperial Herald v4 #2 Scorpion Clan Letter
The deepest secrets of all… In the hearts of each clan, the Shadow has gathered. It has caused the Crane to make war on each other, taking the places of both Uji and Kuwanan and splitting the clan in two. … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire VIII
Scenes from the Empire VIII *************************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Kyuden Kitsune “This is preposterous,” Hiruma Aki snarled. He rose to his feet and paced the length of the room. His impressive body structure and his long, … Continue reading
Small Gains
Small Gains *********** by Nancy Sauer editing by Fred Wan There was nothing particular about the warehouse to draw the eye; it was neither the best-kept nor the shabbiest in the district. Throughout the slow winter season it had kept … Continue reading
Words & Deeds, Part III
Words & Deeds, Part III *********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Imperial Palace in Toshi Ranbo The chambers in which the Imperial Court was being held had been designed by the finest architects in the Empire. Since … Continue reading
Poisoned Silk
By Shawn Carman THERE WAS RARELY A MOMENT OF QUIET within the vast Shinomen Mori. The crisp, pungent air was tilled with the sounds of the forest, even during the depths of winter. Most were simple noises, the sort one … Continue reading
Keeping Secrets
By Shawn Carman Somewhere in the shadows& LADY MOON WAS ONLY REVEALING HALF HER face to the Empire, casting the landscape in a dim, almost impenetrable light. A mile away to the west, a vast forest loomed, the thick growth … Continue reading
Scorpion Clan Letter #12
On this day, cousins, we have taken the first steps to regaining Ryoko Owari. The Unicorn are too foolish to keep our rightful city from us, no matter what the Emperor commands. We can see through Toturi’s madness; Shinjo’s children … Continue reading
War in the Heavens
by Ree Soesbee The Kami, Shinjo, child of the Sun and Moon, marched east from the Unicorn Provinces, toward the city of Otosan Uchi. Her armies, the allied legions of the Scorpion Clan, and those few brave samurai who dared … Continue reading
