Tag Archives: the Khan
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
The Heaven’s Will, Part II
The Heaven’s Will, Part II ****************************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Moshi provinces, in the Spine of the World Mountains Moshi Amika, the Lady of the Moshi and one of the Mantis lords, stopped writing for a … Continue reading
Into the Mountains
Into the Mountains ******************************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Somewhere in the darkness, he sat and waited. Occasionally, he laughed. Even he wasn’t quite sure what amused him so. It was doubtless the truth of the universe, the … Continue reading
Visitors
Visitors ********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Shiro sano Ken Hayai, the Lion provinces Summer in the plains was a difficult time. There was little escape from the heat, and even when the wind kicked up to race … Continue reading
Of Past and Future
Of Past and Future ****************** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Akodo Shigetoshi watched over the training square below him. The Lion samurai drilled, matching formation by formation. They were not yet perfect, but for every flaw that Shigetoshi … Continue reading
Words & Deeds, Part III
Words & Deeds, Part III *********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Imperial Palace in Toshi Ranbo The chambers in which the Imperial Court was being held had been designed by the finest architects in the Empire. Since … Continue reading
Words & Deeds, Part II
Words & Deeds, Part II ********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Unicorn provinces, five miles from Shiro Moto Akodo Shigetoshi spurred his loyal steed on, driving it to what he knew was its best possible speed. He … Continue reading
Words & Deeds, Part 1
Words & Deeds, Part 1 ********************* By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Kyuden Hida, Month of the Hare, year 1170 Hida Kuon, Champion of the Crab, frowned as he walked through the corridors of Kyuden Hida. He had been … Continue reading
In the Khan’s Name
By Shawn Carman Shiro Moto, the Unicorn Provinces… THE WESTERN PLAINS OF ROKUGAN were home to perhaps the fiercest winds in the Empire. During the winter months the frigid air descended from the mountains to the north and from the … Continue reading
Growth
By Brian Yoon MATSU YOSHINO LOOKED SERENE AS HE SAT in the middle of the room, but Ikoma Yasuko knew he was anything, but that. Yoshino had burdens placed upon his shoulders that would have crushed lesser men, but he … Continue reading
The Race for the Throne
THE RACE FOR THE THRONE BOOK **************************** Credits THE RACE FOR THE THRONE BOOK Lead Writer Shawn Carman Writers Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, Brian Yoon EditingFred Wan, Julie Zinzer Cover Artist Steve Argyle Illustrators – Drew Baker, Miguel Coimbra, Edwin … Continue reading
The Fortunes Smile
The Fortunes Smile ****************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan “Perhaps we should concede defeat and move on to the rest of the tournament,” the Monkey bushi said. He turned to his partner and gave him a wry smile. … Continue reading
At the Heart of the Empire
At the Heart of the Empire ************************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Toshi Ranbo Isawa Ochiai had counted down the hours to this very moment, and yet she felt wholly unprepared for what she must do. The whispers … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Honor’s Veil
Promo (1) Toshi no Ichi Strongholds (3) House of False Hope Scorpion: Out of the Shadows! “With The House of False Hope, the Scorpion turn their ninja loose on the battlefield, sabotaging your opponent’s province strength while gaining valuable information … Continue reading
The Tournament Matches
The Tournament Matches By the L5R Story Team The lady Otomo Hoketuhime smiled as she lifted her hands. Silence enveloped the tournament grounds at once; the mood at the Jade Championship was far more reverent and less jubilant than at … Continue reading
Magic of the Plains
Magic of the Plains By Nancy Sauer Moto Chagatai looked up from his map table and gave the guard an enquiring look. “What?” he said. The man was clearly nervous at interrupting his champion, but his voice was steady. “My … Continue reading
Winter Court The Month of the Boar
Winter Court: The Month of the Boar By Nancy Sauer and Fred Wan Editing and Development by Fred Wan Kyuden Bayushi, First Day of the Boar It had been many years since Ide Tang had last been to a Winter … Continue reading
The March Begins
The March Begins **************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan The Month of the Rooster, Year 1169 “And so, my lady, I ask as a representative of the Unicorn Clan for a symbol, any symbol, of brotherhood from our … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Stronger than Steel
Promos (2) The Trackless Road War makes one forget the simple beauties of the world. Panda Spirit Their presence is the greatest of good omens. Strongholds (3) Brilliant Rebirth Temple Houritsu Mura Vigilance Keep “War is the most noble pursuit … Continue reading
