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Flavor Text: Emperor Edition

Booster Display Quote – The Empire of Rokugan has expanded after more than one thousand years of xenophobia, and now resources from the Colonies, once known as the Ivory Kingdoms, pour into the war-torn Empire. With new riches come new … Continue reading

Scenes from the Empire, Part 20

A series of three vignettes from across the Emerald Empire! Scenes from the Empire By Robert Denton & Yoon Ha Lee Special Guest Author Sean Holland Edited by Fred Wan Unlikely The Month of the Goat, 1193 In over 800 … Continue reading

The Celestial Edition Dead List

THE CE DEAD LIST by Shawn Carman Crab Hida Fosuko Hida Harou Hida Kashin Hida Kuon Hida Otoya Hida Rokurota Hida Shimonai Hida Tatsuma Hiruma Aki Kaiu Kyoka Kaiu Taru Kuni Iyedo Toritaka Okabe Crane Daidoji Bosan (sic, Daidoji Botan) … Continue reading

Aftermath, Part 2

The Great Clans continue to react to the aftermath of the fate of the Spider Clan and the changes to the cosmology of Rokugan. Aftermath, Part 2 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Shiba Tsukimi entered the stone chamber … Continue reading

Behind the Porcelain Mask (1st and 2nd Edition)

The Darker Secrets of the Shadowlands in Legend of the Five Rings “When you know only laughter, my killing disturbs you. When you know only killing, my laughter disturbs you. Such a pity, to be afraid of doing two things … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 4

The final saga of the Celestial Edition storyline is told here! Goddesses, Part 4 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The inside of the temple was absolutely still, and had been for almost an hour. Togashi Satsu clenched his … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 3

The penultimate chapter of the saga of Celestial Edition! Kali-ma and her most hated enemies rush toward the front lines of the Empire’s defenses even as the Empress herself draws ever closer! Goddesses, Part 3 By Shawn Carman Edited by … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 2

The saga of the final days of Rokugan’s war with the Destroyers continues! Goddesses, Part 2 By Shawn Carman One of the accursed tiger-men demons was standing over the Hiruma scout, slavering in anticipation of the kill that was only … Continue reading

The Hinge of Destiny

A group of young samurai, sorely tested by their adventures to date, are given a mysterious and troubling duty by the Empress, and must deal with the ramifications of their actions. The Hinge of Destiny By Nancy Sauer Edited by … Continue reading

Endgame

The final confrontation between the magistrate Seppun Tashime and his quarry, the engimatic Gray Woman! Endgame By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The people of the village did not turn out to see the caravan, at least not in … Continue reading

Lotus Personalities

*Doji Nagori, Reformed Playboy* *Air:* 4 Awareness: 5 *Earth:* 2 *Fire:* 3 Intelligence: 5 *Water:* 3 Perception: 4 *Void:* 4 *School/Rank: *Doji Courtier 3 *Glory:* 3.8 *Status:* 4.3 *Honor:* 2.1 *Advantages:* Benten’s Blessing, Dangerous Beauty, Major Ally (Yasuki Hachi, Doji … Continue reading

The Imperial Histories

*The following article details the history of Rokugan from the beginning of the twelfth (and current) century, Isawa Calendar. This article is intended for all fans of the game who do not have access to the substantial history section included … Continue reading

Rokugan 2nd Edition Errata

*The following changes are official errata which were incorporated into the second printing of Rokugan. If you have a first-printing Rokugan, you can update it by making the following changes. Page 2: Rokugan Equipment entry corrected from page 51 to … Continue reading

Imperial Gift I, II and III Flavor Text

A Samurai’s Soul – The soul of a samurai is contained within his blade, and the eldest of each generation is blessed to carry the katana of his grandfather. It is an honor, and a burden. A Life for a … Continue reading

Legacy of the Naga, Part 3

by Edward Bolme Beneath the gate to the inner city, a group of Crane gathered in the shadows and discussed what had happened. They spoke quietly and with silvered fans covering their mouths, for many people were still in the … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 14

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan “Kyuden Asako was the sight of my first visit to the Imperial Court,” Yoritomo Yoyonagi recalled before the court. “I remember being struck with the beauty of the art there, the serenity of … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 13

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The first charge of the Yobanjin against the walls of Shiro Shiba had been broken, due in a large part to the efforts of a young shugenja whose name Shiba Danjuro could not … Continue reading

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 12

By Shawn Carman & Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan Munkjin frowned as he withdrew his blade from the dead body of the samurai he had slain. He took no pleasure in the deaths of these men and women. They … 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