Tag Archives: The Day of Thunder
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I By Ree Soesbee “The Scorpion have betrayed the Emperor!” The shout rang through the Imperial court as the Seppun guards leveled their spears at Bayushi Kachiko. She stood in the center of Otosan … 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
Legacy of the Naga, Part 1
by Edward Bolme “Have you heard of Uikku, beloved?” “You have spoken of him before, Daini, and I know what you have told me. He was an unusual man, seemingly a fool, except when he spoke. He was a prophet.” … 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 Tale of Hitomi and Yakamo
This story begins with Mirumoto Satsu, a Dragon Clan samurai. Although he is not his clan’s daimyo, he is considered a promising man with a great future, and he is allowed to carry the Ancestral Sword of the Dragon Clan. … Continue reading
Imperial Herald v4 #2 Crab Clan Letter
My kindred, my clan, I bear news. I saw them leave today, from the top of the Kaiu Wall. Our banners, so proud and defiant, charged into the heart of that dark land as if defying the dark lord to … Continue reading
Light of the Mountain
By Shawn Carman Mirumoto Jairuzu squinted against the biting wind and the blinding white of the driving snow. Elsewhere in the Empire the first signs of spring might be appearing, but in the peaks of the northernmost Dragon Mountains, it … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Honor Bound
A New Teacher – “The Shashakar passed his Bright Eye spells to his successor. “When I am gone, you will need these,” he said, and lifted high the Pale Eye’s pearl.” Abresax – “Some will say he betrayed his people. … Continue reading
To Protect the Empire
To Protect the Empire By Brian Yoon When people turned their thoughts to the Scorpion Clan, Yogo Rieko mused, they doubtless imagined a world of clandestine meetings and dark, hidden corners. A world of shadows and deceit, where Scorpions plotted … Continue reading
The Storming of Morikage Castle, Part 3
The Storming of Morikage Castle – Part 3 of 3 To Seek a Dark Path A thousand years ago, the world was young and new. Green grasses swayed beneath gentle trees, and the cool slope of hills rolled into massive … Continue reading
Intention & Ambition
Intention & Ambition ******************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Toshi Ranbo, the Imperial City Throughout much of the city, it was difficult to tell that anything unusual had happened. Most would certainly never suspect that a major battle … Continue reading
Disavowed
Disavowed ********* By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan After the First Day of Thunder, Lady Doji’s youngest son went into the Shadowlands, seeking his lost sister. When Doji Hayaku had returned, white-haired and scarred, he carried with him the … Continue reading
A Lion’s Honor
A Lion’s Honor By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Shadowlands, year 1156 Two Tsuno guards fell to the ground, gasping for air and digging tiny troughs in the stone floor as their claws flailed about pointlessly. After a moment … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I By Rich Wulf “In the end, all of our petty feuds mean nothing. The Empire exists for a single reason, for a single purpose. There is only one true enemy.” – Kuni Osaku The Shadowlands& … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Six
Enlightened Madness, Part Six By Rich Wulf Four Years Ago. . . “Tell me a story,” the stranger said, smiling across the meager campfire. Haru chuckled out loud, surprised by the strange request. The old hermit had not questioned the … Continue reading
