Tag Archives: Unicorn Clan

Trials of Destiny, Part I (Clan War Fiction)

Trials of Destiny, Part I Authored by Jim Pinto Transcribed by Mishka “Neither brooding nor worry shall change our fate. We do what we do because we must. We are drawn to it. We are drawn to destiny like the … Continue reading

Burdens

In the lands of the Unicorn Clan, a torch passes from one generation to the next. Burdens By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Utaku Tsukiko laughed as she rode across the golden plain. She knew that she should not, … 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

1st Edition L5R Errata

L5R CORE RULEBOOK ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES * Q: Social Position (pg. 74), pg. 57, and Clan Sections: What is the difference between gaining Glory Ranks by paying 5 CP per Rank from your clan and raising the Glory Rank through … Continue reading

Legion Biographies

The Legions: Biographies Yoritomo: Son of Storms Yoritomo first appeared in Crimson and Jade. Even among the greatest heroes of history, few can compare to the legend that is Yoritomo. Champion of the Mantis Clan during the Clan wars, this … Continue reading

Masters of Court Web Supplement

3rd Edition RPG Legend of the Five Rings Masters of Court Web Supplement The Crab Clan Kaiu Shiro [Dojo] * The forges of the Kaiu are as renowned as they are massive, and their use is often restricted to the … 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

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 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 War of Dark Fire, Part 9

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The city burned, but as yet the castle was untouched. Shinjo Dun wiped the ash and sweat from his face with a sleeve that was already saturated with blood, both from his allies … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 8

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Akodo Shigetoshi had never been an admirer of the Dragon lands. Too many mountains, too much instability. How could a proper defense be mounted when the terrain could be altered by a single … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 7

By Shawn Carman, Nancy Sauer, & Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan If there could be one positive thing said about a duty posting on the Dragon Heart Plain, it was that it gave a person ample time to read. … 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

The War of Dark Fire, Part 6

By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The day had dawned bright and fine, a promise of the full glories of the coming spring. The villagers had eaten their breakfasts and hurried out to field and garden … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 3

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The northern reaches of Rokugan The stone seemed so hard and sharp beneath his hands. It had been such a comfort to him only a short time ago. He had thrilled at the … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 2

*The War of Dark Fire, Part 2 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan* The northern plains of the Senseki province, Unicorn lands The first winds of spring were refreshing, but Toko barely noticed. He was a young man, and … Continue reading

Ebon Daughter Dossier

For the first time in far too long, the Empire of Rokugan flourishes under the reign of a new, divinely-mandated Imperial line. The Great Clans are at peace, if not particularly friendly toward one another, and the Empire as a … Continue reading

Box Set: Soul of the Empire

Crane Clan Kosaten Shiro The Crane civil war has ended, and the families of Lady Doji’s line gather for the final struggle against the Shadow that threatens to tear the Empire apart. Where there is battle, there must be courage, … Continue reading

A New Empire, Part II

A New Empire, Part II ********************* By Rusty Priske, Brian Yoon, and Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Crab Embassy in Toshi Ranbo matched Kamui’s mental picture of it. It was not large, but it was very … Continue reading