Archive: 2008
2009 Kotei Promo Cards
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!
Shadows in the Forest
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… Read More »
2009 Kotei Events
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… Read More »
A New Empire, Part III
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… Read More »
Glory of the Empire Pre-Release Events
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… Read More »
Glory of the Empire Previews
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… Read More »
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 solidly built. It looked more like… Read More »
A New Empire, Part I
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… Read More »
Fealty and Freedom
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… Read More »
Prayers and Treasures
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… Read More »






