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Diamond Edition Fiction
In chronological order.
Blood Brothers
The first part of the first Diamond Edition Fiction, this story leads to
the events that unfold in Diamond Edition.
Blood Brothers, Part 2
Blood Brothers, Part 3
Blood Brothers, Part 4
Honor and Glory
Chaos erupts in the City of the Rich Frog as Lion and Unicorn collide in
war with one another. One ronin stands in the middle - when she learns
the truth behind the conflict, whose side will she stand on?
Silk & Spice
The noted diplomat Kakita Munemori arrives in the Mantis Islands for
a meeting with the Daughter of Storms. But whose interests does Munemori
represent?
Broken Ambition
Far inside the Phoenix borders, a lone Dragon seeks a lost artifact and
encounters the legendary Shogun.
Lost at Sea
A tale that explores the origins of the mysterious pirate known as Garen,
and the fate that awaits him... Resolves the Dark Gaijin's Legacy
storyline tournament.
Of Gods and Deaths
Deep within the pits of foul Jigoku, the Dark Lord Fu Leng contemplates
his past and his future... and the future of those who serve him.
A Hero Rises
The tale of Akodo Ieshige, savior of Toshi Ranbo, a Lion hero with a
terrible secret. Results of the "A Hero Rises" 2003 9-11 Charity
Tournament.
The Egg of P'an Ku
Storyline fiction read at GenCon SoCal, along with a photo of the Egg of
P'an Ku prize!
Blood Dawn
The first of a multiple chapter fiction delving into the outcome and
repercussions of Iuchiban's Reign of Blood.
Blood Dawn, Part II: Son of Stone
Assaulted by the Bloodspeakers, the Crab at Shiro Hiruma are aided by a
most unexpected ally: Daigotsu's forces. In an attempt to prove their
sincerity, Daigotsu's allies provide the Crab with a deadly secret: the
location of the Oni Lord Tsuburu. This fiction incorporates results from
this year's Kotei season, including the Origins 2003 tournament.
Blood Dawn, Part III: Blackened Silk
Blood Dawn IV: Twisted Visions
Iuchiban's rain of blood strikes the Dragon lands, and finds a more
resistant foe than he might have imagined.
Blood Dawn Part V: Bonds of Honor
Blood Dawn Part VI: Treacherous Seas
A Mantis vessel bound for the Crane lands makes a stop over in a Phoenix
port, where Yoritomo Kitao makes an unexpected acquaintance. Later, on
the open sea, can any of them escape the Rain of Blood?
Blood Dawn, Part VII: Soul of the
Phoenix
Blood Dawn, Part 8 - Shadows of
Yesterday
Secrets within secrets confound even the Scorpion in this sordid tale of
death, rebirth, and the Rain of Blood. This fiction features the results
of Unfinished Business 3 as well as a continuation of the 2003 Kotei
results.
Blood Dawn, Part 9: One Tribe
Blood Dawn, Part 10: Hunter's End
The blood feud of two brothers comes to a head in the the midst of Kolat
treachery and Bloodspeaker rituals in the Imperial City.
Blood Dawn, Part 11: The Tale of the
Khadi and the Emperor's Brother
Daughter of Doji
The Empire's finest youth gather together at Tsuma once again to
determine who will be this year's Topaz Champion. Among them is a
strange Crane girl bearing two mons: Crane and Lion.
The Forgotten Son
Kaneka, Shogun of Rokugan, now serves his half-brother, the Emperor.
But does the Emperor truly trust him? And is Kaneka's campaign to take
the throne truly over as he promised? As the Shogun is forced to put
personal feelings aside to show his loyalty to the throne, a new ally
appears...
Two Maidens
The tale of a Lost Mantis shugenja and the discoveries she makes while
trapped high in the Spine of the World Mountains during winter.
Black Chrysanthemum
In the depths of the Burning Sands, Daigotsu risks offering the hand of
peace to one of the Shadowlands' oldest enemies, and in the Empire of
Rokugan a fallen Kolat Master must face his former brethren.
Incorporates the results of the Test of the Tiger storyline tournament.
Forgotten Lore
A library long thought destroyed is discovered deep in the mountains.
Within, it contains volumes of dark magic connected to Iuchiban himself.
The heroes of the Empire must decide to what purpose this knowledge can
best be used... and are led to a most surprising answer.
THE HIDDEN CITY (PART ONE)
(April Fools, 2004!)
The beginning of the Hidden City Story. Iuchiban hatches his master
plan! (Also with Yajinden)
Penance
In the wake of Iuchiban's attack on Shiro Hiruma and the Crab Clan's
uneasy truce with the Dark Lord's followers, Hiruma Todori makes an
unsettling discovery. Will he overcome the ghosts of his past? Or will
the newest daimyo of the Crab fall as his predecessor did?
Penance, Part 2
Penance, Part 3
Fires of the Hidden
City, Part One
Iuchiban and Yajinden have come to claim the forbidden lore of Gisei
Toshi, the Phoenix Clan's most closely kept secret. Heroes gather to
stand against the immortal Bloodspeakers, but will they arrive too late?
Specters: Unfinished Business III
Fires of the Hidden
City, Part Two
Blood Hunt
Fires of the Hidden
City, Part Three
The Hidden Path
The Emperor of Rokugan and the monk Rosoku discuss the balance of power
in the mortal realms, and the promises each has made to his father.
Fires of the Hidden
City, Part Four
Matters of Import
In the city of Toshi Ranbo, the wheels of politics turn. Doji Seishiro
represents the Crane in the courts, but begins to question the worth of
his duties...
Fires of the Hidden
City, Part Five
Ki-Rin's Redemption
A wandering ronin finds an unexpected chance to become a hero. Features
the results of the Ki-Rin's Redemption box topper tournament.
The Path of the Dead
In the wake of tragedy, the legendary ronin poet Rezan makes a
decision that will shape his destiny forever.
Favorable Tides
An opportunistic but dishonorable Mantis sailor and a treacherous
magistrate embark on a plan that might bring profit to both, at the risk
of a barbarian invasion in Phoenix lands. Yet one who would betray his
honor so quickly can only expect to be betrayed in turn.
Opening Move
Banished to the Crab lands by the Emperor, the Shogun begins to plot his
return to the limelight in Rokugan.
A Hero's Legacy
Yoritomo Komori must fulfill a most urgent request. The living reach out
for the counsel of the dead. Incorporates the results of the Heroe's
Legacy box topper story tournament.
Legions, Part 1
The Legion of the Dead and the Legion of Blood begin to move against
each other, battling across the Spirit Realms for an unknown purpose.
The truth behind their creation will soon be known, and may come as a
surprise even to those who lead them. Resolves the 2004 Kotei Legion of
the Dead story prizes.
Legions, Part 2
Legions, Part 3
Legions, Part 4
Violence Behind
Courtliness
The Lion and Crane have sworn to protect Toshi Ranbo side by side,
but is either side truly pleased with the arrangement? Resolves the
Lion-Crane Clan Rivals story prize as well as a GenCon 2004 Top of Clan
Prize.
Legions, Part 5
Legacy of Fire
A young Dragon samurai finds that the ashes of war smolder long
after the fire has been extinguished. This fiction resolves the
Dragon-Phoenix Clan Rivals Story Tournament as well as the Keeper of Air
Story Tournament.
Legions, Part 6
GenCon 2004 Fiction
Legions, Part 7
Guardians
Guile
A clandestine meeting between the Unicorn and Crane may lead to a
future alliance, but a member of the Scorpion clan has his own designs.
Details the results of the Scorpion-Unicorn Clan Rivals Tournament.
Legions, Part 8
Dark Tide Rising
The story of Yoritomo Rui, a young captain who discovers a path
through the Sea of Shadow... among other things
Legions, Part 9
Minor Complications
This week's fiction is a special story prize. At Edinburgh's
Conpulsion convention, the right to have a fan's RPG character appear in
a weekly fiction was offered up at a charity auction. The winners appear
in the attached fiction. Also, this nifty prize is surrounded by a story
about the Minor Clans seeking to help find a way to save the Empire.
Legions, Part 10
Legions, Part 11
No Tomorrow
Masters of Earth
Persistence
Hour of the Wolf
Isawa Sezaru loyally serves his brother, Naseru, as the Voice of the
Emperor. But when he must face the servants of the Bloodspeaker,
Iuchiban, what sacrifices will Sezaru make to protect his brother's
Empire?
War of the Rich Frog, Part
One
The situation in the City of the Rich Frog becomes increasingly more
complex. As Lion, Unicorn, Scorpion, and Dragon all confront one
another, the horrors of war abound. Who are the heroes? Who are the
villains? Who can be trusted when alliances shift by the moment?
The War of the Rich Frog,
Part 2
The conflict at Kaeru Toshi continues to escalate as Ikoma Otemi,
the new Lion commander, arrives on the scene and investigates reports of
a spy within the Lion ranks.
War of the Rich Frog Part 3
War of the Rich Frog, Part
4
War of the Rich Frog Part
5
War of the Rich Frog, Part
6
War of the Rich Frog,
Epilogue
Moment of Regret
In the City of the Lost, a forgotten remnant from the Four Winds'
assault is found, but can any among the Lost comprehend its true value?
Duty, Like a Mountain
A wounded Crab veteran is forced to confront the ancient duty of his
clan in a most unexpected manner. Resolves the following Story Prizes:
Trial of Earth, European Championships Challenge Booth, and European
Championships Top of Clan Prize (Crab).
Seeds of Revolution
A brash Lion commander seizes a Crane village in the name of duty, but
his comrades soon find that duty demands they protect what they have
found.
Will Crane and Lion fall to war once more? Will a greater threat rise
from the shadows of this village? This fiction resolves several of the
European Championships Top of Clan prizes (Crane, Dragon, Lion, and
Shadowlands).
Test of the Topaz
Championship
The annual contest in the Crane city of Tsuma attracts the Empire's
best and brightest young students, including the young Mantis maiden
Satako. Resolves the Topaz Championship tournament and the Mantis Top of
Clan choice from the European Championship.
The Gift
Rivalries intensify between the Phoenix and Mantis Clans, while
Asako Kinuye and her Phoenix minions seek their own path. Resolves "The
Perfect Gift" storyline tournament.
The Broken Shinbone
A tale of a lost Nezumi tribe and their return to the events of Rokugan.
Brink of Madness
An encounter with a vengeful enemy leaves a Unicorn daimyo trapped
in a most unwelcome part of Scorpion territory, and is aided by an
unexpected ally. Resolves the Mad Ronin storyline tournament prize as
well as the European Championships Top of Clan Prize (Scorpion).
Shadows
The long-awaited tale of Daidoji Rekai and her fall into darkness.
All Glory To The Righteous Emperor
An unexpected ally offers Doji Yasuyo startling information about
her husband-to-be, the Shogun, and sets out to the Imperial City to find
the truth. Fulfills the Greater of Two Evils story tournament.
Redemption
Deep in the Twilight Mountains, near the ruins of Shiro Heichi, an
abandoned warrior hovers between life and death. Can a pair of honorable
samurai-ko spare him the torturous fate that he believes he deserves?
The Underhand
In the city of Ryoko Owari, the Emperor dedicates a temple to the
memory of one of Rokugan's most beloved heroes. But while the
celebration continues, an assassin stalks through the shadows. Resolves
the Temple of the General Box Topper Story Prize, as well as reiterating
the Season of the Monkey Storyline Tournament result.
Fury
A series of murders in the Dragon Mountains drive the Mirumoto and
their Kitsuki allies to delve deeply into one of their clan's most
tragic losses: the death of Mirumoto Uso.
This fiction resolves the Blind Fury storyline tournament.
What is Loyalty?
GAMA Story Vote Fiction
Broken Tiger
In the High House of Light, the renegade Kaleung faces Satsu,
Champion of the Dragon Clan. But what fate awaits a hero who turned
against the Dragon to join the Empire's greatest enemies? Resolves the
Broken Tiger storyline tournament.
Enemy of My Enemy, Part One
Iuchiban has gathered his forces in the Imperial City. As forces from
both the Shadowlands and the Empire move against him, the heartless
immortal unveils his true plans for Rokugan. Enemy of My Enemy, Part Two
Enemy of My Enemy, Part Three
Enemy of My Enemy, Part Four
Flight From Darkness
In the aftermath of the Blood Hunt, a trio of Crane samurai discover a passage to the Realm of Thwarted Destiny
hidden within their lands. Resolves the Flee the Darkness and Master of Destiny tournament story prizes.
A Demon's Coin
In the heart of the Shadowlands, a new breed of oni has arisen, creatures of terrible power unseen before. Explore the
origins of these creatures and their creature - the mysterious Shokansuru.
Blue Skies
The war escalates between the Phoenix and Mantis Clans. Two Crane soldiers caught between these forces must decide
where they stand, and if they possess the courage to do what honor demands. Resolves the Path of Fire and Path
of Water Storyline Tournaments.
Immortal
A young Kitsu sodan-senzo encounters one of the most famous and notorious of Phoenix heroes, and helps him fulfill a
destiny long denied. Emerald and Jade
Two newly appointed magistrates follow the trail of two Bloodspeaker refugees, directly into the heart of war.
Resolves the Emerald Edict and Jade Edict storyline tournaments. Fires of Toshi Ranbo, Part 1
The Righteous Emperor gathers allies and seeks hidden enemies, while the lord of the Daidoji family continues to hunt
for the truth. This multi-part fiction will resolve several story prizes, including the Imperial Herald #15 Choose
Your Fate Vote and the two-part story tournament of the same name as this series. Fires of Toshi Ranbo Part 2
Fires of Toshi Ranbo, Part 3 Fires of Toshi Ranbo, Part 4 Blood Hunt, Region 19 Blood Hunt, Region 10
Fiction from the 2005 Koteis Legacy of the Kami
Champions of Bushido, Part 1 Champions of Bushido, Part 2
Blood Hunt, Region 3 Blood Hunt, Region 31
Blood Hunt, Region 36 Blood Hunt, Region 28 Blood
Hunt, Region 20
Blood Hunt, Region 7 Blood Hunt, Region 43
Blood Hunt, Region 8 The Last Rememberer, Part 1
The Touch of the Void Finding the Balance
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