With the Yobanjin invaders broken and driven before the forces of the Empress, the Crab turn their attention to the blossoming threat in the south, even as the Lion make plans to capitalize upon the success of their forces during the War of Dark Fire.
A Warrior’s Peace
By Brian Yoon
Edited by Fred Wan
 
Kyuden Hida, the Crab [...]

The Empire of Rokugan is home to many strange and terrifying foes – none more so than the Dark Oracles, twisted embodiments of the Five Elements, one of whom just waged a terrible war against the Empire. But they are not the only threats facing Rokugan in the coming days. Oceans tells the tale of [...]

In the aftermath of the War of Dark Fire, the battered Dragon and Unicorn clans struggle to rebuild and reorient themselves in a new and wounded Empire.

The Burden of Becoming
by Nancy Sauer
Edited by Fred Wan
 
Several weeks ago, the Battle of Shiro Utaku Shojo
Yu Pan smoothly ran another Yobanjin through with her lance and just as [...]

The conclusion of the epic saga of the Dark Oracle’s invasion of the Emerald Empire, as the Army of Fire pushes forward toward the Imperial City.

The War of Dark Fire, Part 16
By Shawn Carman
Edited by Fred Wan
 
The Lion troops stretched out nearly as far as the eye could see along the edges of the Dragon [...]

In the penultimate chapter of one of Rokugan’s most costly wars, the Army of Fire begins maneuvering toward a final, devastating strike into the heart of the Empire. Even as defenders of Rokugan move to intercept them, a daring plan is hatched in the halls of the Imperial Court, one that might end the conflict [...]

At last, we see some of the events that led up to the Spider Clan’s activities in the Race for the Throne.  More importantly, however, the first hints of their agenda during the War of Dark Fire are revealed, and sinister alliances are formed.

The Widening Circle
By Nancy Sauer
Edited by Fred Wan
 
Years ago, north of the [...]

The Army of Fire reaches Kyuden Asako, a center of learning and art for the entire Empire, but the Lion stand between the enemy and the Phoenix. And a missing hero from the Battle of Shiro Mirumoto returns with new purpose.

The War of Dark Fire, Part 14
By Shawn Carman
Edited by Fred Wan
 
            “Kyuden Asako was [...]

The battle raging over the fate of Shiro Shiba concludes, even as the Army of Fire continues its path of ruin through the Phoenix lands. In the Imperial Court, many wonder if the Army of Fire is somehow limitless in its numbers, as the war seems to drag on without hope of a conclusion.

The War [...]