Tag Archives: The Day of Thunder

Tadaka’s Children

Tadaka’s Children By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf Before the Clan War. . . Isawa Tomo looked on pensively as his brother finished the spell. The earth groaned from the strain, but obeyed the Master of Earth’s wishes. The cave … Continue reading

Tournament History of L5R

Test of the Emerald Champion (Gateway 1996) Crane won this tournament and Kakita Toshimoko took the position as the Emperor’s Emerald Champion. * * * * * A Champion Must Fall (Player Vote, Imperial Herald 1) Imperial Assembly members voted … Continue reading

Letters From Miya Yumi and Miya Heikichi

People of Rokugan: I have heard much discussion in the court regarding the current state of affairs in our Empire. Voices I hear agree upon that we cannot continue without an Emperor, yet no one has a solution. Most, it … 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

Unicorn Clan Letter #15

For three hundred years we have wondered what our place in Rokugan is. Once, we left this land to follow our Kami’s, to explore the lands beyond the borders of the Empire, to blaze paths into lands and live lives … Continue reading

The Clan War Saga: Fire and Shadow Foil Chase Cards

The Clan War Saga: Fire and Shadow Foil Chase Cards: Shadowlands Madmen: “They came from the north, covered in the stench of corruption. The attack was sudden, but the worst part was the face of their leader — our own … Continue reading

The Day of Thunder

Elite Light Infantry (TV) “The Thunders attacked just as Amaterasu rose in the east. Junzo was ready for them, his army positioned on the walls and in the towers of Otosan Uchi.” – The Day of Thunder, Part One Elite … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Time of the Void

A Good Day to Die – “Tadaka saw Tsuke throwing fire from Otosan Uchi’s walls and he knew what he had to do…” A Moment of Clarity – “I took a breath and when I let it go, I felt … Continue reading

Flight from Darkness

By Shawn Carman Medinaat-al-Salaam, the Burning Sands& The mad cries of ferocious beasts filled the air, joined by the tormented screams of their victims. The once beautiful city was now washed in fire and shadow. Daidoji Uji crouched in the … Continue reading

State of the Empire, Part 5 (Crimson and Jade)

As the fourth expansion begins, the eyes of the Empire turn to the lands of the Crane. Beset by the Shadowlands Horde, the Crane bushi have given much ground, but have in turn learned much of their foe. Crane samurai … Continue reading

Enemy of My Enemy, Part 3

By Rich Wulf Narihari the innkeeper slung his shovel over one shoulder with an exhausted sigh. He had inherited this inn from his father, who had inherited it from his grandfather before him. For three generations they had serviced this … Continue reading

Enemy of My Enemy

Greetings from the Monkey Clan! As promised, I’ve written up one of the stories you were missing. Keep up the good work! Toturi Toshizo Monkey Clan Magistrate Enemy of My Enemy By Rich Wulf Kyuden Isawa was among the most … Continue reading

Dreams In Darkness

by Rich Wulf The Dark Daughter was a woman accustomed to nightmares, which was ironic considering she was the subject of so many throughout the rest of the Empire. Ever since childhood, her sleep had been plagued with restlessness. Though … Continue reading

The Quest

The Quest By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Doji Jun’ai pulled her cloak tighter around herself to stave off the cold winter night. She offered no word of complaint, but Kakita Tsuken saw her discomfort and added more wood … Continue reading

Legions, Part IX

Legions – Destinies Ikoma Ujiaki Ikoma Ujiaki stood upon the walls of Otosan Uchi, looking out at the armies that made their inexorable march toward the city. The banners of seven Great Clans, the Mantis, and the wolf banner of … Continue reading

Legions, Part VII

Legions Destinies Hitomi The Dragon looked down at the obsidian hand Kachiko had given her with some measure of uncertainty. A Scorpion’s gifts were never to be taken lightly, but if what she offered was sincere& vengeance upon the man … Continue reading

Legions, Part IV

*Legions, Part IV *By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Plains Above Evil, months ago& In a field of black and barren earth stood a single man, dressed in a black kimono embroidered with images of dismembered cranes. He held … Continue reading

Legion of the Dead and Blood

Legion of Blood is in Red, Legion of the Dead in White. *Hida Kisada The Great Bear *nominated by William Czyzewski Hida Kisada first appeared in Imperial Edition. Few samurai who have ever lived are both revered as a hero … Continue reading

Fires of the Hidden City, Part 3

Fires of the Hidden City Part Three By Rich Wulf It was not unusual for those born of the house of Shiba to hear their ancestors. For some, the voices came only in times of urgency. For others, the voices … Continue reading

Penance, Part 2

Penance, Part Two By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf Hiruma Todori shifted uncomfortably in his saddle. He was unaccustomed to riding. Though he had trained during his youth among the Unicorn, in his experiences since then horses were of little … Continue reading