Tag Archives: Shiba Aikune
Season of the Clans
Season of the Unicorn Story Results Open war has erupted between the Crab and Crane as they battle to see which clan truly deserves to possess the Yasuki name. The Unicorn have been allies of both clans in the past, … Continue reading
Broken Wishes
Broken Wishes By Rich Wulf “Perhaps even the Celestial Heavens are not beyond our grasp.” – Shiba Aikune “Stand aside, Yoma,” Shiba Aikune demanded in a firm voice. Shiba Mirabu and Shiba Arai flanked Aikune on either side, glaring down … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Heaven and Earth
A Game of Go – “—” A New Guardian – “—” Accept With Honor – “I arrived just as Hataki crossed blades with my wicked cousin, Kuemon. I confess, I prayed for the Lion’s victory.” – Bayushi Eitarou Akodo Rokuro … Continue reading
Blade of Serpents
Blade of Serpents by Shawn Carman A lone figure entered the chamber, like the dead men, he wore the color of the Phoenix… he was not. * * * * * Otosan Uchi, three months ago… The sun was shining … Continue reading
The Break of Dawn
The Break of Dawn By Rich Wulf Flames belched from the sky in the reply as the Phoenix shugenja summoned the kami to smite down the archers. In the great expanse of the Celestial Heavens, a single samurai stood on … Continue reading
Phoenix Clan Letter #21
Hochiu-san, Since my return from captivity in Dragon lands, as you know, I have made the current crisis with the Dark Oracle of Fire my top priority. This, I believe, is the greatest threat that currently faces our clan. Our … Continue reading
The Topaz Championship
The Topaz Championship By Shawn Carman Moto Najmudin fought the urge to release a huge sigh and collapse into an exhausted heap. He had done that often as a child after a brisk run, just fallen down to feel the … Continue reading
Empress
Empress By Shawn Carman Kyuden Seppun was once one of the most magnificent places in all the Empire. The Seppun were a pious people, given to the quiet contemplation of their duties to the Emperor and their role in the … Continue reading
Wisdom
Wisdom By Shawn Carman Shingon Tsuken very carefully returned the scroll to its place among the archives. It was an ancient text, and age had made it quite fragile. Tsuken was one of the few members of the Phoenix qualified … Continue reading
Compromise
Compromise By Rich Wulf The Wrath of the Kami was ironically named, Isawa Nakamuro thought, considering that the pain and misery the volcano had brought the Dragon Clan had nothing to do with the kami. Black smoke stained the skies … Continue reading
Nightmares
Nightmares By Rich Wulf Daigotsu watched the fingers of his right hand clench and then open once more, a thoughtful expression painted on his elegant features. “Does it suit you?” Omoni asked eagerly, hunched by the side of Daigotsu’s throne. … Continue reading
Prelude to Darkness, Part Five
Prelude to Darkness, Part Five The Pawn By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman “Greetings, Lord Naseru.” Bayushi Norachai seamlessly inserted himself into the ongoing conversation between the Anvil and the enthusiastic courtiers who clung to the Anvil’s every word. “I … Continue reading
Season of the Dragon Many Dark Tomorrows
Mirumoto Uso was especially careful with the steps he took. This mountain was notorious for its treacherous nature, and it would not do at all for the daimyo of the Mirumoto family to stumble and fall to an ignominious death … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Broken Blades
A Time For Action – “Hachi and the Anvil had come to an agreement at last. Ironically, it was then that the Horde attacked Otosan Uchi.” Agasha Chieh – “Her skill and intellect are as impressive as her beauty. I … Continue reading
Flavor Text: The L5R Experience
Archers – “Their arrows have burrowed in paper and straw for eight years. Now they find targets of flesh and bone.” Armory – “Yes, I am aware that Seung has many finely crafted weapons on display in his shop. I … Continue reading
Beginnings
“Death comes for us all. The best we can do is laugh in its face.” – Kihei Mirumoto Temoru stood in the center of the jagged mountain pass, holding his katana low to one side. The Dragon samurai’s face was … Continue reading
The King of the Trolls, Part II
Rokugan, the year 1159 (present day) Togashi Matsuo sat back against the rugged face of the mountain wall, pausing for a moment to catch his breath. A cold wind blasted through the peaks, chilling him to the young ise zumi … Continue reading
News From the Empire
News From the Empire (originally published in Imperial Herald #20) Excerpted from Way of the Samurai, this is designed to keep you up to date on events that have happened in the Empire since the release of Rokugan, especially those … Continue reading
Phoenix Clan Letter #18
My brethren, The Elemental Masters have returned. I know that times have been difficult since last you saw us. Know that we could not be more proud of how you have prospered in our absence. Once again, you have proven … Continue reading
