This year players attending a Kotei will receive a pack of 5 promo cards, with three copies of non-unique cards for a total of 9 promos!
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By Shawn Carman
Edited by Fred Wan

Kyuden Bayushi, the Month of the Boar
Although the Winter Court of the Emperor was normally convened at least a month earlier, sometimes even longer, there was little in recent memory that could match the fanfare associated with the convening of the first Winter Court of the Divine Empress Iweko I. Her ascension to the throne only weeks behind her, the Empress had apparently instructed her Imperial Advisor to make all the arrangements on the day of her coronation, and Bayushi Hisoka had gladly complied. For all that the announcement of its location had come only days ago, it appeared as though the great palace of the Scorpion Clan had been in preparation for this event for months.

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The War of Dark Fire is upon the Emerald Empire! The 2009 Kotei season sees the all out assault of the Dark Oracle of Fire across the northern borders of Rokugan. The lands of the Dragon, Unicorn, and Phoenix are threatened, and the newly crowned Empress Iweko I will answer the challenge with the full force of the Clans of Rokugan.

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By Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, and Lucas Twyman
Edited by Fred Wan

The Crane

The section of Kyuden Doji that served as the personal quarters for the Crane Champion was decorated in an elegant manner, with the furnishings, floral arrangements and wall scrolls carefully chosen to reflect both the lady’s personality and the wealth of her clan. Doji Kusari ignored it all as he made his way through the rooms — they told him nothing that he did not already know, and thus were of no account.

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PRE-RELEASE EVENTS! 

Pre-Release Events are your chance to try out a whole new L5R expansion before it even goes on sale! Our next pre-release event will be for Glory of the Empire, our all new 150+ card expansion that continues the epic storyline of Legend of the Five Rings!

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PREVIEWS 
With a new Emperor on the Throne of the Emerald Empire, a glorious new dynasty reigns over the samurai of Rokugan. While the Great Clans celebrate and the Heavens shine their approval on the new Emperor, a dark force grows in the foreign lands of the north. Will the new dynasty weather its first challenge? Will you take up arms and tell the story? Read the full post >>

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 solidly built. It looked more like a blockhouse than a diplomatic residence, which was appropriate since the Crab delegation was not generally known for their diplomatic skills. Kamui rapped on the outer door and waited for a response. He did not expect the one he got.

A voice bellowed from within the embassy, “What are you waiting for? The kami to herald your arrival? Get in here!”

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By Shawn Carman
Edited by Fred Wan

The Mantis

The Mantis Estates in the Imperial City could be politely described as opulent, perhaps even lavish. Many in Toshi Ranbo eschewed politeness on this particular subject, however, and instead used words like “ostentatious,” “shameful,” or even “disgusting.” It was the last one that entertained Yoritomo Sachina the most. Given her unique background, having spent most of her life as one of the most successful geisha in the Empire despite her noble birth, she understood very well that no matter how much a samurai claimed to despise wealth and commerce, he depended upon such things to live. Whether the dichotomy existed as a result of hypocrisy or delusion varied from person to person, but the result was the same: it was easy to manipulate someone who did not know or refused to acknowledge the truth.

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Fealty and Freedom
(172 pages, softbound)

We are not the footnotes of history. We follow in the footsteps of heroes. – Toturi Kyoji

While the Great Clans are the Emerald Empire’s most obvious movers of great events, they are not the only ones. Since the Dawn of the Empire, the Emperor has retained the right to create Minor Clans as reward to those who have served with great distinction. The Imperial Families – the Seppun, the Otomo, and the Miya – have devoted their lives to serving the Imperial Throne directly, and although they are small compared to the Great Clan families, the pride they take in their role as the Emperor’s own retained servants makes up for their lack of numbers. And ronin, though despised as “wave-men” are always useful to their betters as freelance soldiers and are on occasion important parts of the social order.
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Prayers and Treasures
(172 pages, softbound)

Prayers and Treasures is an essential resource, and not just for those who play shugenja characters or who are interested in the profession. Anyone who is interested in enchanted items and legendary artifacts will find this a must-have book.

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