
Fiction
Tales set in the Empire of Rokugan.

Threat from Tomorrow
The ever-curious Nezumi shaman K'mee detects something amiss
in the Mantis lands, and seeks assistance from a monk named
Tanari. Will Tanari's powerful Name, long since put aside,
help the little ratling thwart Tomorrow's plan?
Bride of Secrets
Toturi Miyako, Commander of the First Legion and betrothed
of the Scorpion Champion Bayushi Paneki, disappears en route
to the Scorpion lands. Two Dragon magistrates must fulfill
the orders of their commanders, as well as the Empress
herself, and discover who is responsible before the
Scorpion's wrath is unleashed upon the Empire.
A Legion Reborn
Cast out from his clan, Shinjo Natsume seeks out the
remnants of the once-great Legion of Two Thousand. If the
Legion can be reborn, then order can be restored in an
Empire wracked with war.
Deception
The border near the Lion-Dragon front line is plagued with
mysterious attacks, and commander Akodo Bakin is ordered to
discover the truth. With his ronin vassal, Bakin delves into
the enigma surrounding the attacks to discover if things are
as simple as they seem.
The Gift of the Shogun
In the aftermath of his proclamation, Kaneka sends his
favored advisors to those clans that have endorsed his
protection of Toshi Ranbo. Not all have accepted however,
and Kaneka must deal with their enmity as well as his own
self-doubt.
Tested Virtues
Already wracked with doubt over her role in court and how
that role is governed by bushido, the noted duelist Doji
Saori falls victim to the seductive philosophy of a man
named Garen Hawthorne.
Re-Awakening,
Part I
A Legend of the Burning Sands tournament was held by
fans at Origins 2006. The results of this event were decided
to become story canon, and will have impact not only on the
characters of the Burning Sands, but on the greater L5R
story at the World Championships! Read on for the results of
the Origins event!
Worldy Matters
In the Monkey Clan provinces, two Dragon and their ronin
companion arrive in hopes of making diplomatic arrangments,
only to find that their oldest allies, the Scorpion, may
stand in the way.
A Forgotten Saga, Part
1, Part 2,
Part 3
The mysterious past of Kaneka, the Shogun, is finally
revealed! See the people and events that shaped the man he
has become as the young ronin travels the Empire in search
of his destiny.
To Defend the Emperor,
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3
The Emperor's absence from the capital is finally
revealed when the Nezumi bring shocking news before the
Imperial Court. Galvanized by the news, the newly returned
Emerald Champion calls upon the Great Clans to stand
together and defend the Emperor against any threat.
Simple Economics
In search of redemption after an unauthorized duel,
young Lion samurai Matsu Robun arrives in Toshi Ranbo in
hopes of cleansing his honor through service to the clan.
Unexpected developments quickly lead him to understand that
his business with the dead Kakita Osei is far from over,
however.
The War of Fire & Thunder,
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3
After months of conflict, the war between the Mantis and
Phoenix clans escalates, resulting in a direct confrontation
between the fleet of Mantis Champion Yoritomo Kumiko, and
the Council of Elemental Masters of the Phoenix. Others
watch, and wait for their chance to strike.
The Ruins of
Otosan Uchi, Part 3
Drawn from all across the Empire by all manner of
circumstance, many of Rokugan's heroes converge on the Four
Hub Villages and the ruined city of Otosan Uchi in hopes of
defeating the lingering darkness that plagues the once-great
city.
The Ruins of
Otosan Uchi, Part 2
As the Jade Legion, scouts from the Khan's Junghar army,
and a strange alliance of Dragon and Phoenix grow closer to
the ruined city of Otosan Uchi, the urban chaos that has
befallen the four Hub Villages is brought into sharp focus.
Who shall find allies among the suffering people of those
villages, and who shall find enemies?
The Ruins of
Otosan Uchi, Part 1
In the Phoenix and Unicorn lands, and in the Imperial
City, strange activities draw the attention of many
prominent samurai to the ruined city of Otosan Uchi. What
strange remnant of Daigotsu's attack lingers in that
forsaken city, and what has it to do with the occurences
across the Empire?
Soul of Darkness,
Part 2
Moto Akikazu and his Dragon ally Mirumoto Taishuu travel
yet deeper into the Shadowlands, searching for something
they cannot identify. When the Lords of Death reveal
Akikazu's purpose, he is quickly forced into a confrontation
that could very well destroy his mind.
Soul of Darkness, Part
1
Sent by his gods, the Shen-Tien Yen-Wang, the shugenja
Moto Akikazu travels to the Crab provinces. There, he must
petition the Crab Champion to permit a very strange request:
travel deep into the Shadowlands.
Brothers
In one of their infrequent meetings, the Shogun and the Wolf discuss the future of the Empire, and both of their
roles. The Wolf makes it very clear that he will not tolerate the Shogun advancing on the throne for himself, but may
accept him guarding it for their absent brother, the Anvil.
The Topaz Championship, Part 2
Darkness falls over the Crane Clan as the wife of their Champion is charged with treason. With the evidence and
testimony clearly against her, Doji Kurohito has no choice to but to restore the honor of his family, as a true Crane
samurai would.
Test of Enlightenment, Part 2
After the stunning actions by Hida Kisada in Test of Enlightenment Part I, the Emperor hears the council of
Asahina Sekawa. His actions afterwards regarding the Shadowlands ambassador, Daigotsu Soetsu, shock those in the court
and set the stage for this year's Kotei events.
Test of Enlightenment, Part 1
Tension between the Crab and Scorpion reach a boiling point, while Daigotsu sends a representative to speak to the
Emperor. The stage is being set for the upcoming Kotei events and for the Scorpion's victory at GenCon SoCal 2005.
The Topaz Championship, Part 1
Killian Downey brought victory to the Unicorn at the Test of the Topaz Championship. Not only do we learn about his
new character, but many ill tidings are afoot for the Crane as well.
Gathering Darkness
Deep in the Shadowlands, Daigotsu calls together his loyal servants for a dark meeting. Yet his actions at the
Festering Pit of Fu Leng are even more sinister, with the return of one of the Shadowlands most evil oni.
The 2005 European Championships Fiction
At the European Championships, winner Faber van Kraanen decided that the Dragon Clan have made war on the Crane Clan.
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