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Masters of MagicMasters of Magic
Releases November 2008
(172 pages, softbound)

To hear the voices of the kami is to hear eternity.

In the Emerald Empire, a samurai carries a sword and uses it to enact the will of his lord. In roughly one out of every one hundred births, however, there comes a child with that rarest and most enigmatic of gifts: the ability to speak to the kami. Existing at one with the universe, shugenja are able to entreat the substance of the world itself, the elemental spirits known as the kami that comprise all things, and invoke powerful spells that can heal or hinder, create or destroy, grant life or bring terrible, painful death.

Shugenja are more than simple wizards, however. They are the priests and teachers of the Emerald Empire, responsible for the spiritual well-being of its people. They oversee births and funerals, harvests and plantings, war and peace. They are the guiding hand of an Empire in chaos, a bastion of order when it is needed most.

  • An examination of the magical and religious viewpoints of the Dragon, Mantis, and Phoenix Clans, complete with new Advantages, Schools, Paths, and Dojo.
  • Descriptions of the major festivals celebrated throughout the Emerald Empire.
  • Information on the Brotherhood of Shinsei, one of the most influential spiritual groups in the Empire outside of the Great Clans.
  • Major temples located in the lands of all Great Clans, loaded with information for use in character backgrounds.
  • Updated spell casting mechanics to bring players up to date with the changes of Third Edition Revised, including multi-elemental spells, shugenja and the use of Multiple Schools, and other issues.
  • Much, much more.

Masters of Magic is a rules supplement and its use requires the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game Third Edition Revised core rule book.

Third Edition RevisedLegend of the Five Rings, Third Edition Revised
Releases Summer 2008
(hardbound)

Return to the Emerald Empire, where honor is a force more powerful than steel.

In its triumphant third printing, the Legend of the Five Rings RPG Third Edition receives a major update! Now including material such as the Spider Clan, more intuitive combat rules, and more, the Third Edition Revised is everything players both new and old need to jump into the world of the Emerald Empire.

  • New and updated character creation and development mechanics including the devious Spider Clan and its new schools.
  • Updates to some existing schools such as the Daidoji Bodyguard and the Tonbo Shugenja.
  • Updated rules for combat, dueling, and spells.
  • Updated Timeline brings the story forward to the Race for the Throne.
  • Horses! And much more.

Legend of the Five Rings Third Edition Revised is an excellent time for you to begin your journey in the Emerald Empire. Whether samurai or shugenja, courtier or artisan, your adventures begin here.

Masters of CourtMasters of Court
Releases July 2008
(172 pages, softbound)
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Silken Words Carry Death as Surely as a Katana.

Far from the fields of war, the Great Clans of Rokugan struggle against each other behind the walls of elegant palaces and amidst the theater of great public events. They understand that politics and diplomacy — the arts of the court — are no less important to their ongoing fight for power and influence than the sword and the bow.

But as with war, the subtleties of court play a more prominent strategic role for some Clans than for others. Masters of Court views three such Clans — the elegant Crane, the cunning Scorpion and the relatively new and enigmatic Spider — through the lens of their practice of diplomacy. One chapter is also devoted to the Otomo Family and their relationship to the Great Clans. Masters of Court features:

  • New and updated character creation and development mechanics focusing on Social Skills and courtiers in general and the Crane, Scorpion and Spider Clans in particular.
  • Descriptions of palaces that serve as a particularly important focal points of political and diplomatic activity.
  • New Exclusive Spells for the Soshi Deceiver Advanced School.
  • New mechanics for the Otomo, the manipulative arm of the Imperial families.
  • Profiles and NPC stats for prominent and otherwise interesting political figures in the Crane, Scorpion and Spider Clans.

Masters of Court is a rules supplement and its use requires the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game Third Edition core rule book.

L5R RPG 3rd EditionLegend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game, Third Edition
Return to Rokugan, where honor is a force more powerful than steel.

For one thousand years, the Empire of Rokugan has stood as a bastion of nobility, honor, and virtue. These lands are ruled by the samurai, powerful heroes who carry the katana and wakizashi as their badge of rank. Eight Great Clans vie with one another for supremacy over these lands, all under the eye of the mighty Emperor. And to the south, the Shadowlands, the eternal enemy of Rokugan, waits for the next opportunity to disrupt all that these foolish mortals have built. It is a land of intrigue, wonder, and adventure.

Welcome to the third edition of the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game. This player’s guide will provide players and GM’s with all of the setting, culture, and rules needed to create characters in the Legend of the Five Rings world and stage ongoing campaigns in Rokugan. While this book contains an updated version of the familiar rules, conversion rules will be included so that none of the many previous volumes set in this world will ever be obsolete.

The best Asian style fantasy setting roleplaying game of this generation returns to its roots with its release this summer. Legend of the Five Rings, Third Edition returns focus to the Roll and Keep (R&K) system originally released in 1996. Conveying a deeper sense of realism, the R&K system best simulates the tension, reality, and lethality of Samurai drama.

  • Thrilling fantasy setting based on the myths and culture of Japan, China, and other Asian nations.
  • A new generation of the beloved Legend of the Five Rings Roll and Keep system.
  • Streamlines existing rules without making previous products obsolete.
  • Excellent sourcebook for Rokugani culture and history.

The Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game, Third Edition is now available on the AEG Store and the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game, Third Edition Character Sheet (284KB PDF) is ready for download.

The Four WindsThe Four Winds
“No man can know his own destiny until it is complete.” - The Keeper

The reign of Toturi is at an end, and now it falls to his heirs to determine the future of the Empire.

The Four Winds clash among themselves to determine who shall rule Rokugan. The Dark Lord Daigotsu makes plans to restore his evil god to his former glory. Yet even when a new Emperor is chosen, this is not the end of Rokugan’s troubles. Iuchiban, master of the Bloodspeakers, escapes his prison. A Rain of Blood falls upon the Empire, corrupting all those with sinister intent. The descendant of Shinsei returns, hoping to restore enlightenment to the heroes of the Empire, but has he arrived too late?

The Lotus sourcebook recounts a tumultuous time in Rokugan’s history, the rise of the Four Winds and the reign of the Bloodspeaker, Iuchiban. Players of the Legend of the Five Rings CCG are familiar with these events as the Gold and Diamond Story Arcs. This sourcebook not only contains the important people and events of this era, but also updates events for campaigns set in the Lotus/Dark Lotus period.

  • Thrilling fantasy setting based on the myths and culture of Japan, China, and other Asian nations.
  • A new generation of the beloved Legend of the Five Rings Roll and Keep system.
  • Recounts the events of the popular Gold and Diamond Edition Story Arcs.

The Four Winds is now available on the AEG Store.

Creatures of Rokugan 3rd EditionCreatures of Rokugan: Third Edition

Rokugan has never belonged to humans alone. Ages before the dawn of the Empire, great civilizations built by non-human races such as the naga and the ogres marked the land, and although they are gone now, their descendants still dwell upon the earth and in the seas. Since the catastrophic Fall of Fu Leng, oni - the spawn of Jigoku and their terrible offspring - have walked the Shadowlands, warred against the Empire without cease, and even been summoned into Rokugan itself. And of course, a dazzling variety of creatures great and small have always been a part of this world - some fearsome, some benign, some visitors from other Spirit Realms, such as the playful kitsune and the terrifying tsuno.

This is their story, and no understanding of Rokugan would be complete without them. Creatures of Rokugan: Third Edition is a comprehensive catalogue of the remarkable creatures and monsters that populate Rokugan and the Shadowlands, presented to conform to Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game Third Edition rules. You will all manner of creatures, spirits, oni and ghosts here, from the sorcerous ashalan to the bizarre, but once-proud zokujin, and even more:

  • Over 200 entries, including some creatures never before described for any edition of Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game.
  • Rules for creating naga and nezumi player characters.
  • Detailed discussions of naga and nezumi history, society and culture, including their relationships with the Great Clans.
  • Rules for creating shapeshifter player characters, updated for Third Edition rules.
  • Standardized sets of traits and abilities for various classes of creatures makes them easier to use and remember.

This book is a must-have resource for every Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game campaign, especially those that involve the Shadowlands. Because there are always times - whether it’s a maho-tsukai summoning an oni, or a haunting by a gaki, or a bakeneko having a bit of fun at a human’s expense - when it isn’t just about the samurai. Creatures of Rokugan: Third Edition is a rules supplement and its use requires the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game Third Edition core rulebook.

Creatures of Rokugan is now available on the AEG Store.

Art of the DuelThe Art of the Duel
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One on one contests have long been a defining element of Rokugani society. From the famous iaijutsu duel to the challenge of wits between courtiers, the samurai of the Emerald Empire always seek to best one another and gain glory and honor for their Clan.

The Art of the Duel brings new depth and variety to the challenges your samurai and shugenja can face, as well as new tools to overcome their foes! This book features new rules and information for not only martial duels but also contests such as oratory, heraldry, sumai, archery, and even the famous Crab drinking contest. The tradition of magical duels among shugenja is also detailed, along with the strange competitions held among the Nezumi, Naga, and even the creatures of the Shadowlands.

  • New Schools and Techniques for each Clan, including non-humans and ronin for the Legend of the Five Rings: Third Edition Roleplaying Game.
  • Rules for honorable, and not so honorable conclusions of duels.
  • Detailed discussions of what the duel means in society and how the glory of the victor can influence many facets of life.
  • The complete Test of the Emerald Champion scenario for use in your campaign, as well as a generic tournament format.
Emerald EmpireEmerald Empire
The Legend of the Five Rings Companion
(272 pages, hardbound)
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Emerald Empire is a must-have for Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game Players & GMs who wish to bring their campaigns alive with a wealth of details about the workings of Rokugani life, as well as plot hooks and adventure ideas. It is also a crucial resource for players who want to understand how their characters — or the NPCs whom they encounter — are expected to act, and think and feel, and how they are shaped by the world in which they live.

Above all, Emerald Empire: The Legend of the Five Rings Companion is a comprehensive guide to the world of Rokugan, its wonders and its commonplaces. It is a rules supplement that requires the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game Third Edition core rulebook to make full use of it, but it also contains by itself much of interest to any Legend of the Five Rings fan.

  • Clear and systematic descriptions of Rokugan’s social and political hierarchy, so that you never have to wonder about who answers to whom in the Great Clans, the Minor Clans and the Imperial Court. Includes the most detailed description to date of Imperial Court offices and their duties.
  • Vassal family rules updated for Third Edition, including descriptions of 48 different vassal families.
  • Detailed discussion of how the Clans and the Imperial magistrates preserve law and order throughout the Empire, including descriptions of the workings of the Emerald Magistrate system, the Kuni Witch-Hunters and the Asako Inquisitors.
  • A discussion of the Rokugani art of war in its various forms, including a soldier’s various duties, various Clan military traditions and elite units, and advice for incorporating military cam-paigns into your RPG campaign.
  • Much, much more!
Masters of WarMasters of War
(172 pages, softbound)

“Let the Kakita fret over their flower arrangements and leave the Isawa to their scrolls; we know that only steel and courage can preserve the Empire.” - Crab proverb

Of the Great Clans of Rokugan, three have always embraced the art of war with a dedication that their peers cannot match: the Crab, who keep the Shadowlands at bay by sheer force of arms; the Lion, whose founder wrote the definitive Rokugani treatise on military strategy; and the Unicorn, whose tradition of exceptional horsemanship and unconventional ways have made them a formidable opponent on the battlefield. Masters of War views each of them through their contributions to Rokugani military practice and history.
Here you will find:

  • Detailed description of each of the three Clans’ standing armed forces and military organization, including elite units and new Paths and Advanced Schools that allow you to incorporate them into your PC or campaign.
  • Detailed descriptions of each of the three Clans’ battlefield tactics and corresponding optional mass battle rules.
  • Discussions of how the art of war has influenced the outlook and histories of the Families of these Clans.
  • A timeline of major conflicts that have shaped the Empire’s history, plus commentary on selected individual battles.

Masters of War reveals the soul of three of Rokugan’s Great Clans and describes them in unprecedented detail. It is a crucial resource for anyone interested in the Crab, the Lion or the Unicorn - or indeed, anyone interested in the Rokugani art of war.
Masters of War is a rules supplement and its use requires the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game Third Edition core rule book.

Prayers & TreasuresPrayers and Treasures
On Sale Now
(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.

Rokugan is a place of enchantment, as well as honor and courage. The Elemental spirits known as the kami inhabit every place and every thing, and those who are blessed with the gift of communicating directly with them can tap into their power and unleash forces that others can scarcely imagine. The kami that reside in physical objects have also been known to awaken on their own, or in response to human stimulation, thereby creating items with supernatural powers that are both revered and respected in all corners of the Empire.

Prayers and Treasures is a comprehensive guide to magic in Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game Third Edition, encompassing not only the shugenja’s art, but also the vast range of magic items that can be found in Rokugan.

Here you will find:

  • Extensive catalogue of nemuranai, described for incorporation into the RPG. Many of these items have appeared in Legend of the Five Rings Collectible Card Game, but never in the RPG until now.
  • Over 100 new spells. Many of these are updated from previous editions of Legend of the Five Rings RPG. Includes maho spells, multi-Element spells, and spells that are specialties of certain Clans or families.
  • Discussion of the role that shugenja play in each major faction, as well as Minor Clans and among ronin. Includes new Shugenja Paths.
  • More detailed rules for nemuranai creation than are found in the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game Third Edition core rule book.

Prayers & Treasures is a rules supplement and its use requires the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game Third Edition core rule book.