Tag Archives: The Tao of Shinsei
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
How to Address a Samurai
Traditional Japanese will tell you that you cannot use the san or sama ending without a name to precede it. Its traditionally rude to call someone by their first name without their permission first. However Rokugan is not Japan and … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Pearl Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “She turned to look at me, and where her face should have been, there was nothing at all. . .” A Moment of Truth – “—” Accessible Terrain – “—” Agasha Gennai – … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Hidden Emperor, Scroll Six
700 Soldiers Plain – “Seven hundred Phoenix against seven Thousand Lion. They were not pacifists on that day” A Pure Stroke – “The secret of swordplay is not the swift defeat, not the prolonged strike and block. A pure stroke … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Jade Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “She turned to look at me, and where her face should have been, there was nothing at all. . .” A Moment of Truth – “—” Accessible Terrain – “—” Agasha Gennai – … Continue reading
State of the Empire: Jade Edition
Crab Clan: “We have driven the Shadowlands from the Emperor’s halls. Now, we must destroy it where it lives and breathes.” – Hida Yakamo For a thousand years, the Kaiu Wall has separated the green fields of Rokugan from the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Heaven and Earth
A Game of Go – “—” A New Guardian – “—” Accept With Honor – “I arrived just as Hataki crossed blades with my wicked cousin, Kuemon. I confess, I prayed for the Lion’s victory.” – Bayushi Eitarou Akodo Rokuro … Continue reading
The L5R Experience The Clans
Legend of the Five Rings is a game which takes place in the Empire of Rokugan. Players take on the roles of leading their clan’s heroic samurai, mysterious shugenja, enlightened monks, cunning ninja, and wily courtiers to victory. It is … Continue reading
Flavor Text: A Perfect Cut
A Desperate Act “The Crab were unprepared for the sudden appearance of Kurohito’s forces, or for the sabotage of their fleet by Mantis mercenaries.” A Matter of Pride “When the first Tsuno fell to Dejiko’s blade, the Lion roared in … Continue reading
Dragon Clan Letter #15
What is the Way? Shinsei will tell you. Look there, to the Tao of Shinsei, or to the New Tao, and you will find answers. Or look to the clans, to the great families of Rokugan, and see how they … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Spirit Wars
Akodo Ginawa (Experienced 4) – “I will lead them,” he whispered hoarsely, “if they will follow.” Akodo Ijiasu – “He remembers his father’s words from when they huddled about a ronin’s fire. He had dreamed through childhood of the day … 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
Flavor Text: Obsidian Edition
Agasha Tamori – “There are times I am convinced that not even the Dragon fully understand their own ways.” – Isawa Tadaka Air Dragon – “—” Akodo Kage – “With Toturi’s banishment, he is the last of the Akodo line. … Continue reading
State of the Clans
Crab Clan “Your magic cannot save you. Your knowledge cannot save you. Nothing can save you.” – Hida Kisada The grim samurai of the Crab Clan guarded the Emerald Empire against the horrors of the Shadowlands for nearly a thousand … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Crimson and Jade
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “His eyes blazed, his lips curled and his fingers hooked into deadly claws. My men froze from the sight of him as his army advanced…” A Samurai’s Fury – “—” Agasha Heizo – … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Forbidden Knowledge
A Black Scroll is Opened – “Deep in the heart of the Shadowlands, Junzo opens another scroll, and the souls of all of Rokugan’s shugenja shudder.” A Terrible Oath – “—” Akiyoshi – “He spoke of Kachiko as if she … Continue reading
Dawn of the Spider
Daigotsu Ogiwara knelt before his lord, his head bowed to the floor. He was not worthy to look upon the idols to the Dark Kami that stood in Daigotsu’s personal temple. Even when the shuffling of robes halted immediately before … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Emerald Edition
Agasha Tamori – “I have often been amazed by the skills of the Dragon Shugenja, but Tamori has always surprised me with his skill, talent and strength.” – Isawa Uona Air Dragon – “—” Akodo Kage – “The Lion are … Continue reading
