Tag Archives: Shosuro
No Regrets
The Last Kachiko Story by John Wick Yojiro stood before the stairway, his eyes full of worry. “My Lady,” he said, his voice catching in his throat. “I cannot recommend this course of action.” “I do not recall asking for … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 11
By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Jineko struggled not to show her anger and despair to the others as she hurried through the winding, narrow streets of the city. The people here had been on edge … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 6
By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The day had dawned bright and fine, a promise of the full glories of the coming spring. The villagers had eaten their breakfasts and hurried out to field and garden … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 4
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The notion that a watchtower could burn would have seemed ridiculous only a short time ago, and yet now Shinjo Aniji was looking at the aftermath. It had been a sizeable structure, more … Continue reading
Voices of Oblivion’s Gate
by Ree Soesbee “‘Goju!’ I scream, and my voice is never-ending ‘I come for you!’” – Isawa Hochiu, Master of Fire ***** The Five Masters stood outside the gate to Volturnum, their powerful magic holding back the Shadow’s hordes. A … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Chronicles of War
Mirumoto Taki “The Dragon uncovered the Shadow first, and Hitomi threatened Shosuro with death at the Siege of Sleeping Mountain. When the end came, they used the knowledge Hitomi had gained and sliced away the darkness with the sting of … Continue reading
Death at Koten Flavor Text
Conspiracy – Some long so desperately for their goals to be achieved that they would consort with whoever can assist them. Imperial Arrival – Regardless of the circumstances, an Imperial magistrate must be received with courtesy and hospitality. The Loss … 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
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
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
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
Flavor Text: Glory of the Empire
Card Flavor Text: A Game of Sadane – “Your kimono is most lovely. My grandmother had one like it when she was your age, I believe.” Akaru no Oni – “Never enter one’s layer. Burn it from without. Enter its … 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
A New Empire, Part I
A New Empire, Part I ******************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Mantis The Mantis Estates in the Imperial City could be politely described as opulent, perhaps even lavish. Many in Toshi Ranbo eschewed politeness on this particular … Continue reading
The Conclusion, Part 2
The Conclusion, Part 2 By Shawn Carman The twenty-first day of the Month of the Dog, year 1170 The young woman finished the last of her soup and dabbed lightly at her mouth with a cloth napkin. She smiled politely … 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
The Race to Volturnum Letter from the Shadowland’s Horde
Shadowlands Well done, dark ones and beasts of corruption–savor your victory at last! The armies of the Empire are pathetic–flailing and weak. They think if they march into our homelands that we will allow them to pass. Let them die … 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
Sun & Moon, Part IV
Sun & Moon, Part IV ******************* By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan There were more inns and sake houses in the city of Tsuma than one might think, given the relatively small size of the city. Many were only … Continue reading
