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Index
Order of Publication
Rokugani Calendar System
Overall Timeline
Historical Timeline
Event Specific Timelines:
The Fall of the Emperor Timeline
The Fall of the Regent Timeline
Character Ages

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The Great Clans
01 - Her Fathers Daughter (Complete)
02 - The Price Of War (Complete)
03 - The Rising Wave (Complete)
04 - Dark Hands Of Heaven (Complete)
05 - Risen From The Flames (Complete)
06 - Curved Blades (Complete)
07 - Smokeless Fire (Complete)
08 - The World, A Stage (Complete)
09 - An Empire In Turmoil (Complete)
10 - A Season Of War (Complete)
11 - A Most Suitable Teacher (Complete)
12-13 - In the Garden of Lies (Complete)
14-15 - To The South (Complete)
16 - The Fate of Flames (Complete)
17 - Better To Be Certain (Complete)
18 - The Fires of Justice (Complete)
19 - The Stories We Tell (Complete)
20 - Blind Ambition (Complete)
21 - Service and Sacrifice (Complete)
22 - A Difference Of Lanterns (Complete)
23 - Beneath, Below, Beyond (Complete)
24 - Family Duty (Complete)
25 - Flying Chariot, Standing (Complete)
26 - Court Games (Complete)
27 - Honor, Loyalty, Duty (Complete)
28 - The Bright Flame of the World's Glory (Complete)
29 - Wildcats And Dragon Teeth (Complete)
30 - Fireflies (Complete)
31 - The Spectres of War (Complete)
32 - Repentance Does Not Come First
33 - The Sword And The Spirits (Complete)
34 - Tempests and Tides (Complete)
35 - A Crane Takes Flight (Complete)
36 - Gaze Into Darkness (Complete)
37 - Kurosunai Village (Complete)
38 - Awakened (Complete)
39 - Dreams of Shadow (Complete)
40 - Outsiders (Complete)
41 - Heart of the Garden (Complete)
42 - Snow And Sun (Complete)
43 - Between the Lines (Complete)
44 - A Swift End (Complete)
45 - Whispers of Shadow and Steel (Complete)
46 – Tiger Stalks His Prey (Complete)
47 - A Simple Test (Complete)
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters
55 - Small Mercies (Complete)
56 – Imperial Gifts (Complete)
57 - Across the Burning Sands (Complete)
58-60 – Children of the Empire (Complete)
61 - Like Seeds on the Wind (Complete)
62 – Rule from Horseback (Complete)
63 – The Last Stone Played (Complete)
64 – Tactical Maneuvers (Complete)
65 – 2019 Clan Letters
66 – Falling Stars (Complete)
67 – By the Stroke of a Brush (Complete)
68 – Red Petals Scatter (Complete)
69 – Two Swords Fall from Heaven (Complete)
70 – Black and White (Complete)
71 – Behind the Empty Throne (Complete)
72 – Roar of the Lioness (Complete)
73 – Wind Through Falling Leaves (Complete)
74 – The Price of Failure (Complete)
75 - The Eternal Knot (Complete)
76 – Trust Me (Complete)
77 – A Game of Promises (Complete)
78-79 – The Cornered Lion (Complete)
80 – Bloody Harvest (Complete)
81 – Pine and Cherry Blossom (Complete)
82 – We Strike First (Complete)
83 – Beyond Reach (Complete)
84 – What the Eye Cannot See (Complete)
85 – A Night Storm Rages (Complete)
86 – Cold Autumn Harvests (Complete)
87 – Hidden Markings (Complete)
88 - The Art of Matchmaking (Complete)
89 - How the World Ought to Work (Complete)
90 - Caged Birds (Complete)
91 - Violence Behind Courtliness (Complete)
92 - Truth and Lies (Complete)
93 - Courtly Nets and Hidden Snares (Complete)
94 - The Sea and the Sun's Shadow (Complete)
95 - Heart of the Mountain (Complete)
96-99 - 2020 Clan Letters: Lion, Unicorn, Scorpion
99 - A Discerning Eye and an Unyielding Resolve (Complete)
100 - Daidoji (Complete)
101 - Beneath the Light of Jade (Complete)
102 - The Shadow of Glory (Complete)
103 - Duty's Cost (Complete)
104 - The Stained Cup (Complete)
105 - Trail of Shadows (Complete)
106 - The Last Leaf Falls (Complete)
107 - When the Wave Strikes the Shore (Complete)
108 - Questionable Shelter (Complete)
109 - What Cost a Dream (Complete)
110 - An Impossible Task (Complete)
111 - The Yogo Curse Part 1 (Complete)
112 - The Yogo Curse Part 2
113 - The Careful Gardener
114 - A Worthy Opponent
115 - The Villain's Mask
116 - Collapse
117 - The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 1 (Complete)
118 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 1 (Complete)
119 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 2 (Complete)
120 - The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 2 (Complete)
121 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 3 (Complete)
122 - The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 3 (Complete)
123 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 4 (Complete)
124 - The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 4
125 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 5
126 - The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 5
127 - The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue
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The Great Clans

01 - Her Fathers Daughter Audio
02 - The Price Of War Audio
03 - The Rising Wave Audio
04 - Dark Hands Of Heaven Audio
05 - Risen From The Flames Audio
06 - Curved Blades Audio
07 - Smokeless Fire Audio
08 - The World, A Stage Audio
09 - An Empire In Turmoil Audio
10 - A Season Of War Audio
11 - A Most Suitable Teacher Audio
12 - In the Garden of Lies (Part 1) Audio
13 - In the Garden of Lies (Part 2) Audio
14 - To The South (Part 1) Audio
15 - To The South (Part 2) Audio
16 - The Fate of Flames Audio
17 - Better To Be Certain Audio
18 - The Fires of Justice Audio
19 - The Stories We Tell Audio
20 - Blind Ambition Audio
21 - Service and Sacrifice Audio
22 - A Difference Of Lanterns Audio
23 - Beneath, Below, Beyond Audio
24 - Family Duty Audio
25 - Flying Chariot, Standing Audio
26 - Court Games Audio
27 - Honor, Loyalty, Duty Audio
28 - The Bright Flame of the World's Glory Audio
29 - Wildcats And Dragon Teeth Audio
30 - Fireflies Audio
31 - The Spectres of War Audio
32 - Repentance Does Not Come First
33 - The Sword and the Spirits
34 - Tempests and Tides Audio
35 - A Crane Takes Flight Audio
36 - Gaze Into Darkness Audio
37 - Kurosunai Village Audio
38 - Awakened Audio
39 - Dreams of Shadow Audio
40 - Outsiders Audio
41 - Heart of the Garden Audio
42 - Snow And Sun Audio
43 - Between the Lines Audio
44 - A Swift End Audio
45-Whispers of Shadow and Steel
46 – Tiger Stalks His Prey Audio
47 - A Simple Test Audio
48 - A Call to Stewardship - Unicorn Clan Letter
49 - A Call to Leadership - Lion Clan Letter
50 - A Call to Witness - Dragon Clan Letter
51 - A Call for Diplomacy - Crane Clan Letter
52 - A Call for Unity - Phoenix Clan Letter
53 - A Call to Investigate - Crab Clan Letter
54 - A Call to Duty - Scorpion Clan Letter
55 - Small Mercies
56 – Imperial Gifts Audio
57 - Across the Burning Sands
58– Children of the Empire Part 1 (Children of Bushido) Audio
59 – Children of the Empire Part 2 (Children of Tradition) Audio
60 – Children of the Empire Part 3 (The Coiled Snake) Audio
61 - Like Seeds on the Wind Audio
62 – Rule from Horseback Audio
63 – The Last Stone Played Audio
64 – Tactical Maneuvers Audio
65 – 2019 Clan Letters
66 – Falling Stars Audio
67 – By the Stroke of a Brush Audio
68 – Red Petals Scatter Audio
69 – Two Swords Fall from Heaven Audio
70 – Black and White Audio
71 – Behind the Empty Throne Audio
72 – Roar of the Lioness Audio
73 – Wind Through Falling Leaves Audio
74 – The Price of Failure Audio
76 – Trust Me Audio
75 - The Eternal Knot
77 – A Game of Promises Audio
78 – The Cornered Lion Part 1 Audio
79 – The Cornered Lion Part 2 Audio
80 – Bloody Harvest Audio
81 – Pine and Cherry Blossom Audio
82 – We Strike First Audio
83 – Beyond Reach Audio
84 – What the Eye Cannot See Audio
85 – A Night Storm Rages Audio
86 – Cold Autumn Harvests Audio
87 – Hidden Markings Audio
88 - The Art of Matchmaking Audio
89 - How the World Ought to Work Audio
90 - Caged Birds Audio
91 - Violence Behind Courtliness Audio
92 - Truth and Lies Audio
93 - Courtly Nets and Hidden Snares Audio
94 - The Sea and the Sun's Shadow Audio
95 - Heart of the Mountain Audio
96 - A Missive from the Front - Lion Clan
97 - A Missive from the Front - Unicorn Clan
98 - A Secret Letter - Scorpion Clan
99 - A Discerning Eye and an Unyielding Resolve Audio
100 - Daidoji Audio
101 - Beneath the Light of Jade Audio
102 - The Shadow of Glory Audio
103 - Duty's Cost Audio
104 - The Stained Cup Audio
105 - Trail of Shadows
106 - The Last Leaf Falls Audio
107 - When the Wave Strikes the Shore Audio
108 - Questionable Shelter Audio
109 - What Cost a Dream Audio
110 - An Impossible Task Choose your own Fiction
111 - The Yogo Curse Part 1 Audio
112 - The Yogo Curse Part 2 Audio
113 - The Careful Gardener Audio
114 - A Worthy Opponent Audio
115 - The Villain's Mask Audio
116 - Collapse Audio
117 - Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 1 Audio
118 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 1 Audio
119 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 2 Audio
120 - Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 2 Audio
121 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 3
122 - Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 3 Audio
123 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 4
124 - Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 4
125 - Heroes of Legend Chapter 5
126 - Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 5
127 - The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue
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Legend of the Five Rings Timeline by Fantasy Flight Games
Note: All dates on this timeline are estimated based on contextual clues in the stories and are not guaranteed by FFG or the writer.
Story Note Date Event Season Justification
What Cost a Dream Indeterminate Doji Toin performs before the Crane Clan Champion's court
Small Mercies Previous (10th) A Ghost is reminded to die Century given
...A Season of War Referenc 60 years before Lion capture Tosh Ranbo/Osari Plains from the Crane In A Season of War, Asami says the plains have been held by the Lion for 3 short
Year 1103 generations
Wedding at Kyotei Castle RPG Reference20 Years before S
Crane capture Kintani Valley Tsume Retsu captured both, had ruled for 17 years as of 1120, when he was assassinated

Year 1112
Bloody Harvest Reference11 Years before S
Utaku Kamoko's mother is killed "More than a decade" before Unicorn/Lion war.
Year 1117
Caged Birds ReferenceWinter Battle of Ice and Snow Winter Stated by author
Year 1118
Dragon Clan Novel 5 Years before StA peasant called Senzai encounters an Ise Zume named Togashi Kazue Summer Mitsu begins searching for Senzai four years before Pine and Cherry Blossom
Like Seeds on the Wind 5 Years before StPerfect Land Sect Scattered Autumn Ichiro a newish recruit. Has already left and joined Perfect Land in Cresting Wave. Author
5th Ed RPG Core Rulebook Dec Hotaru asks Kachiko to help on behalf of the Crane Winter confirmed flashback
Togashi 1118 Listed.5 years in past.

Year 1119

Year 1120
Wedding at Kyotei Castle RPG 1120 Tsume Retsu is assassinated Stated in Wedding at Kyotei Castle
The Heart of the Mountain 3 years before StYoritomo Steals the Heart of the Mountain? Right before the Tsunami is triggered?
Her Father’s Daughter Referenc 3 years before StTsunami Stated in Her Father's Daughter
Year 1121
...A Season of War Referenc 2 Years before StCrane capture the Osari Plains / Toshi Ranbo In A Season of War, Beiona says the plains have been held by the Crane for 2 cycles of the
seasons (Had a comment from Dave Laderoute estimating this as 5 years before, but that's
informal, and this is in text)
Court Games Referenc 1 1/4 years beforHotaru becomes Clan Champion
Year 1122
Better to be Certain 6-8 months beforThe last member of a Hiruma Patrol returns Summer/AutumnWedding for her son would be planned in spring, prior to attacks on the wall getting too bad
Pine and Cherry Blossom Nov-Dec 1122 Togashi Mitsu meets and travels with Senzai Winter to sendby
Stated outthe
patrols
story writer.
Wiinter's Embrace RPG Dec-Jan 1122 Winter Court: Mantis are unexpected Guests Winter Year Confirmed by Tyler Parrot
The Scroll or the Blade RPG Dec-Jan 1122 Winter Court: Dispute over the placement of a child Winter Same time as Winter's Embrace
Gaze Into Darkness Section 1Feb Week 3 Kuni Yori takes some test subjects Late Winter Before test subjects get too badly tainted on their own, but time to transport
Gaze Into Darkness Section 2Feb Week 4 Kuni Yori Assigns Kuni Ayame a task Late Winter/EarlyApprox 1 mo before Kuni Yori checks on results
Children of the Empire Part II also Part F
I eb Week 4 Duel between Dairu and Sotorii (Flashback) Late Winter/Early6 months prior to Tiger Stalks his Prey, not in Winter Court, Satsume alive
Year 1123
The Rising Wave March Week 1 Mirumoto Mashige leaves/Yokuni's vision Early Spring Lots of snow on the ground, passes just opened, no reference to Satsume
Wildcats and Dragon Teeth Referenc March Week 2 Gempukku of Hantei Sotorii Early Spring Traditional gempukku time.
Gaze Into Darkness Section 3March Week 3 Kuni Yori checks on Kuni Ayame's experiments Early Spring 3-4 weeks before results
Her Father’s Daughter Referenc Apr Week 1 Death of Doji Satsume Mid Spring 2 weeks for word to travel to Crane lands and Hotaru arrange to come out
Risen from the Flames Referenc Apr Week 2 Death of Shiba Ujimitsu Mid Spring 3 weeks for Shiba to all gather for changing the clan sword and after Satsume's funeral
Beginner's Box RPG Apr Week 2 Topaz Championship Mid Spring Toshimoko still present, Satsume just recently dead, traditional mid-spring event
Gaze Into Darkness Section 4Apr Week 2 Kuni Yori discovers the results of Kuni Ayame's experiments Mid Spring Stated by the story writer Here

Dark Hands of Heaven Apr Week 3 Death of Hida Tamako Mid Spring No reference to Satsume's death
Her Father’s Daughter Apr Week 3 Hotaru travels to Otosan Uchi / Satsume's Funeral Mid Spring Word traveled to Crane/time to arrange departure + Travel, stated as Late Spring
Court Games Section 2 Apr Week 3 Yoshi and Toshimoko last meet (Flashback) Mid Spring At Satsume's funeral
In the Palace of the Emerald Champion RPG Modu Apr Week 3 Investigating the death of the Emerald Champion Very vague: Needs to happen before July Week 1 but can happen after the Topaz
The World, A Stage Apr Week 3 Kachiko and Shoju plot Mid Spring Championship.
After Satsume's funeral, plotting new Emerald Champion
Risen from the Flames Apr Week 4 Shiba Tsukune made Clan Champion Mid Spring After Satsume's funeral, a week after Her Father's Daughter
Curved Blades Apr Week 4 Unicorn Declare War on the Lion Mid Spring
To the South (Part 1) Also Part April Week 4 Tracking the Naga Mid Spring No mention of Lion
In the Garden of Lies (Part 1) Also Part April Week 4 Scorpion investigate the Perfect Land sect Mid Spring Seasonal reference
The Price of War May Week 1 Death of Akodo Arasou Late Spring Hotaru has returned from the funeral and settled in Toshi Ranbo
An Empire in Turmoil… May Week 1 Capture of Doji Kuwanan Late Spring Arasou's death is known to send in ronin to capture him
Awakened May Week 1 Meeting a Naga Late Spring At the end of tracking in To the South
...A Season of War May Week 2 Capture of Kakita Asami Late Spring Kuwanan's disappearance is known, Spring is almost over and summer would be coming
GM Screen RPG May Week 3 Investigating drugs in Slow Tide Harbor Late Spring soon
Very vague: Needs to happen after Palace of the Emerald Champion
The Stories We Tell May Week 4 Shizue's Story to Daisetsu Late Spring Before Kiku Matsuri
The Fate of Flames May Week 4 Matsu Tsuko receives a captured Doji Kuwanan Late Spring Toturi not yet Emerald Chamion, still traveling with Arasou's body
The Fires of Justice May Week 4 Matsu Tsuko releases Doji Kuwanan Late Spring Immediately after Fires of Justice
Smokeless Fire June Week 1 Kiku Matsuri - A warning about Meishodo Early Summer Traditional time of Kiku Matsuri, summer refernce
Blind Ambition June Week 1 Kachiko encourages the Emperor to give the Championship to the Scorpion Early Summer Kachiko knows of the Phoenix problem with Meishodo and of the Unicorn war with the Lion
Flying Chariot, Standing June Week 1 Ide Tadiji declares Unicorn War with the Lion Early Summer Kamoko reached Otosan Uchi and has been there for a bit in planning. Kachiko does not
Court Games Section 1,June 10/Akodo 10
A new edict is made so no laws will be passed until after the Emerald ChampEarly Summer know of Date,
Specific the certainty of the
but believed towar
haveyet.
gone off wiki calendar rather than 4th ed calendar, which
puts Akodo as June, not July. If this is pushed into July 10, it causes the Test of the Emerald
A Difference of Lanterns June Week 2 Taka kidnapped by Yoritomo Early Summer Championship
Yoshi has been totold
happen in Mid August
by Kachiko to deny which is wayjade
the Crab too late for the events to play out with
time between them.
Beneath, Below, Beyond June Week 2 Taka makes a deal with Yoritomo Early Summer Taka has been kidnapped already
A Most Suitable Teacher June Week 2 Iuchi Shahai selected to train the Seppun Early Summer Edict made (so before June 10) but after Tadaji declares Unicorn War with the Lion
Phoenix Clan Novel June Week 2 Tsukune goes up to Kaito Lands Early Summer 2 weeks there, 2 weeks recovery occuring while Tadaka does his challenge
Tempests and Tides June Week 3 Maeko finds the Pirates Early Summer Summer reference
Family Duty June Week 3 Lion attack Hisu Mori Mura Early Summer Official War has been declared but no word of response, Emerald Champion not yet chosen.
June Week 4 Toturi gets married Early Summer Summer Championship
Emerald reference. Shahai in the capital.
declared, but not yet run. Wedding was so close in Blind Ambition
Service and Sacrifice
June Week 4 Yojiro gets orders to rig the emerald championship Early Summer Kachiko
Summer considered
reference, EChim married
not chosen.
Honor, Loyalty, Duty
Wedding at Kyotei Castle June Week 4 Shiba Itsuyo becomes the lord of Kyotei Castle Early Summer Isawa Maezawa present as Tsukune's advisor so after Sword and Spirits, but before Toturi is
Emerald Champion or Toshi Ranbo is given to the Scorpion.
Repentance Does Not Come First Section 1 July Week 1 Tadaka challenges his Sensei Mid Summer Before Fireflies
The Bright Flames of the World’s Glory July Week 1 Toturi becomes Emerald Champion. Mid Summer Time for Yojiro to rig the Emerald Championship, "mere days after the wedding with Kaede"
A Swift End July Week 1 Shono retakes Hisu Mori Mura Mid Summer Shono set out to take it back in Family Duty, seemed like a short campaign with no
July Week 2 Sumiko 'duels' Sotorii Mid Summer reinforcements
Toturi is brand new EC
Wildcats and Dragon Teeth
Fireflies July Week 2 Totori and Kaede talk Mid Summer Kaede gets letter from her father saying her brother is going to challenge his sensei, results
July Week 2 Hoturi and Kuwanan part ways Mid Summer unknown,
Toshi Ranbo Toturi is EC butCrane
not diposed, not moved into
hold it, Palace.
Toturi won Father not missing.
A Crane Takes Flight
Crab Clan Novel July Week 2 An expedition is mounted to retrieve the armor Kikyo Mid Summer After Beneath Below Beyond (stated by author) - still researching.
Unicorn Clan Novel July Week 3 Shono departs for the burning sands Mid Summer Shono's part in campaign against the Lion is over and can depart
Repentance Does Not Come First Section 2 July Week 3 Tadaka becomes Elemental Master of Earth Mid Summer 9 days after he challenges. Ujina is alive
A Simple Test July Week 3 An assassination attempt on Kachiko Mid Summer Kuwanan is in Otosan Uchi, Kachiko scolds Yojiro for EC.
The Specters of War July Week 3 Toturi and Kaede speak of the spirits of Toshi Ranbo Mid Summer Starts 4 nights after Fireflies. Deciding what to do/how to dipose Toshi Ranbo
Scorpion Clan Novel July Week 3 Yojiro is sent to resolve issues in the City of Lies Mid Summer Toshi Ranbo under dispute, after Kachiko disciplines Yojiro
Between the Lines July week 3 The Army of the Rising Wave travels through Lion lands Mid Summer Toshi Ranbo still under dispute
Dreams of Shadow July week 4 The Master of Void Disappears Mid Summer Kaede married, Ujina disappears (but was alive in July week 3, though in Otosan Uchi)
Outsiders July Week 4 Kotori fights a djinn Mid Summer One month after Kotori leaves Kaito Lands (after Phoenix novel)
Rule from Horseback July Week 4 Chagatai goes after Shono Mid Summer Shono has to have already left
Kurosunai Village July week 4 Shadowlands attacks a village Mid Summer Seasonal Reference
Imperial Gifts ReferenceJuly Week 4 Toshi Ranbo is given to the Scorpion Mid Summer Before Imperial Gifts, after Scorpion clan novel
Crab Clan Novel July Week 4 Hida Sukune returns with the armor Kikyo. Late Summer Enough time to leave and return with the Armor, must be back and settled before Kuni Yori
ReferenceAug Week 1 Asami is released Late Summer meets with Tadaka
Toshi Ranbo before
is deposed andTrust
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spread he goes
before shetoleaves
the shrine.
Tactical Maneuvers
Heart of the Garden Section 1 Aug 4/ Doji 4 Shahai in the Garden Mid Summer Specific Date
Mask of the Oni RPG Aug Week 1 Chasing a Maho-Tsukai to Hiruma Castle Late Summer Very vague: Needs to happen after Slow Tide Harbor, likley before Last Stone Played
Knotted Tails RPG Aug Week 1 Asking help from the Nezumi Late Summer Same time as Mask of the Oni
Trust Me ReferenceAug Week 1 Tadaka arrives at Azusa's shrine in Crab Lands Late Summer A few weeks before Trust Me begins
Heart of the Garden Section 2 Aug 6/Doji 6 Shahai nightmare Mid Summer Specific Date
The Highwayman Aug Week 2 A group of ronin search for a lost sake cart Late Summer Little framing other than it must be fullly completed before _A Yogo Curse_, whether is warm
Section 1 Aug 15 Matsu Tsuko plans attack on Kyuden Kakita Late Summer and easy
Oban to travel
Festival: in. Ostrander specified on discord that the date for the Oban festival used is
Katrina
Roar of the Lioness
Section 3 Aug 18/Doji 18 Shahai meets Daisetsu Mid Summer the sameDate
Specific date as the Oban festival is in Real Life: August 15, not October 31 as the Oban Festival
Heart of the Garden
Snow and Sun Aug Week 3 Yuki passes a test in the Perfect Land sect Late Summer Scar is several months old that she used in her disguse
Imperial Gifts Aug Week 3 Shahai meets with Shizue and Daisetsu Late Summer After Heart of the Garden part 3
A Game of Promises ReferenceAug Week 4 Ishigaki Watchtower falls Late Summer Time for word to be communicated back to be included in the Clan letters

Trust Me Section 1 Aug Week 4 Tadaka "nurses" the Priest, Azusa Late Summer Late Summer direct references, as far from Repentence Does Not Come First as possible while
still being summer.
Dragon 2018 Letter - A Call to Witness Aug Week 4 A letter from Togashi Yokuni Late Summer After the Dragon Army moves through Lion Lands, before they get to Otosan Uchi
Crane 2018 Letter - A Call to Diplomacy Aug Week 4 A letter from Doji Hotaru Late Summer After Toshi Ranbo is awarded to the Scorpion but before Kuzunobu goes to Fox Lands
Phoenix 2018 Letter - A Call for Unity Aug Week 4 A letter from Shiba Tsukune Late Summer After Toshi Ranbo is awarded to Scorpion, after Master of the Void disappears and Tadaka
Aug Week 4 A letter from Hida Kisada Late Summer leaves.
Morning Ishidaka watchtower falls, before Oguri is sent in 2019 clan letter is sent
Crab 2018 Letter - A Call to Investigate
Lion 2018 Letter - A Call to Leadership Aug Week 4 A letter from Akodo Toturi Late Summer Several months after Toturi becomes Emerald Champion (about 2), after Toshi Ranbo given to
Aug Week 4 A letter from Shinjo Altansarnai Late Summer Scorpion
Shono in the Burning Sands, encountered Naga, Phoenix barred the shrines
Unicorn 2018 Letter - A Call to Stewardship
Scorpion 2018 Letter - A Call to Duty Aug Week 4 A letter from Bayushi Shoju Late Summer After Toshi Ranbo given to the Scorpion
Tactical Maneuvers Sept Week 1 Kozunobu goes to Fox Lands Early Autumn Time for Asami to gain reputation in the courts and go with Kozunabu
Kunshu 2019 Clan Letters CB/CN/D Sept Week 1 Various Early Autumn Seasonal References, Asami in Fox Lands
Heart of the Garden Section 4 Sept 4/Bayushi (SShahai meets Daisetsu again Late Summer Specific Date. Note: It's listed as 'Bayushi Day 4'. Sept for us is generally the month of Shiba,
Section 2 Sept Week 1 Azusa gives Tadaka an origami dog Early Autumn Bayushi is October' However, from the timeline, Sept 4 makes more sense so I'm leaving it Sept
Trust Me
Roar of the Lioness Section 2 Sept 10 Matsu Tsuko captures Kyuden Kakita Early Autumn 2 days travel before letter reaches Yoshi about conquest, don't know of death of Emperor and Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Sept 10 Toturi inscribes the Edict of Hantei 38th Early Autumn Yoshi
Masterdoes not know
of Void of Fall
missing, Hisuuntil
MoriSept 12in Unicorn hands.
Toshi Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Tiger Stalks His Prey
Children of the Empire Part I Plus Part ISept 10 Hantei 38th plays go with Shoju Early Autumn 6 Months after Sotorii's duel which was before Satsume's death, Morning after Edict is Written Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
The Last Stone Played Sept 10 The Emperor Dies Early Autumn Evening of the same day as Go Game with Shoju and Hantei 38th Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Kunshu 2019 Clan Letters Scorpion Sept 11 Kachiko informs her clan of the Emperor's death Early Autumn After the Death but before the other clans know about it Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Falling Stars Sept 10/11 Kaede saves Toturi from Aramoro's assassination attempt, they flee the city Early Autumn 3 days before the Harvest Moon festival (13th Sept pre 1600s) Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Sept 10/11 Kuwanan finds a letter and shares it with Yoshi Early Autumn https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukimi - Specified
Specific times given in letter, day of Emperor's death. by Katrina Ostrander Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
By the Stroke of a Brush
Red Petals Scatter Sept 11 Shahai and Daisetsu flee the Capital Early Autumn Specific times given, day after Emperor's death Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Two Swords Fall from Heaven Sept 11 Mitsu and Hitomi meet their charges Early Autumn Specific times given, day after Emperor's death Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Black and White Sept 11 Shoju is told, Toturi awakens Early Autumn Specific times given, day after Emperor's death Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Behind the Empty Throne Sept 11 Shoju speaks with Sumiko Early Autumn Sunset mentioned, time for Shoju and Sumiko to meet, day after Emperor's death Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Behind the Empty Throne Sept 12 Shoju speaks with Sumiko, edict is read. Early Autumn Morning Mentioned, time for the edict to have been analyzed. Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Wind Through Falling Leaves Sept 12 Yoshi gets word of Kuyden Kakita falling Early Autumn Same morning as edict read, still early. Link to The Fall of the Emperor timeline
Trust Me Sept Week 3 Azusa the Priest dies Early Autumn
The Price of Failure Section 1 Sept 22 approx Kuwanan reaches the Kitani Valley and speaks with Uji Early Autumn Time for Yoshi's letter re: Kyuden Kakita to reach Kuwanan, the Otomo Daimyo's letter to be Distance: (Courts of Stone: Kuyden Kakita to
wrtten and reach Kuwanan, and Kuwanan to reach Uji, but not enough time for word of the Otosan Uchi = 1.5-2 days / Otosan Uchi to Loyalty
death of the Emperor to reach Uji. Shinjo 24 the seige had been on for 1 month, this has to be Castle = 2X KK to OU. Emerald Empire: Otosan
before that. Uchi to same point on the river as Loyalty Castle =
A Game of Promises Sept Week 3-4 Yasuki Oguri secures Kudaka help to reach the Ishigaki Watchtower Early Autumn 3 weeks after communication lost to the WatchTower in Ishigaki province (Clan Letters saying 2X KK to OU. OU to Toshi Ranbo =8 X KK-OU) = 12-
communication lost sent around Sept Week 1) 16 days
The Price of Failure Section 2 Sept 27 approx Kuwanan attempts to rescue Hantei Sotorii Early Autumn 5 days after Kuwanan meets Uji
Beyond Reach Section 1 Sept Week 4 Asako Tsuki gets told to go home by the Kaiu Early Autumn Had already left Otosan Uchi by Kunshu 2019 Clan Letters but Tadaka known to be with and
travelling with Kuni Yori. Tsuki and the Kaiu do not mention the death of the Emperor.
The Cornered Lion Part 1 Sept Week 4 Toturi's recovery progresses, and Toturi decides what to do Mid Autumn No context clues except that Toturi has been healing for some time and the fall of Kyuden Kakita
Part 2 Sept Week 4 Toturi meets Ishikawa, celebrations for Daisetsu's "Gempukku" Mid Autumn has
Dayrecently spread
after or so fromwidely
part 1, in theenough
long capital to arrange meeting with Ishikawa
The Cornered Lion – Part II
Hidden Markings Section 1 Sept Week 4 Asako Maezawa refreshes his tattoo and receives his mission Mid Autumn 2 weeks after Kunshu 2019 Phoenix letter (Time for Tsukune to go from Shiru Gisu and the
Section 1 Oct Week 1 Kitsuki Chiari notices an unusual number of servants Mid Autumn message
Stated bygo fromLead.
Story Isawa Yaeko)
Newly hired servants haven't learned their jobs yet.
What the Eye Cannot See
A Night Storm Rages Oct Week 1 Uji and Kuwanan move to retake Kyuden Kakita Mid Autumn Long enough to move army from Kyotei Castle to Kyuden Kakita, time for Kuwanan to recover
Reference Oct Week 1 Hantei Sotorii falls off a cliff, and is found by Yotsu / Wakes up in the care of Yot Mid Autumn and prepare
Dream of theattack. Long enough
event references before
a large The Way
storm, couldthe
be World
the sameOught to Be
storm inNight
in A orderStorm
for Toturi to be
Rages.
The Stained Cup
Oct Week 1-2 Oguri and Kudaka arrive at the 9th Watchtower Mid Autumn Does
Long not lookto
enough like Sotorii survived
assemble a group invery long
haste before
and travelhebyfell and waspower
shugenja found.in/boat
He wakes
to the up later
The Sea and the Sun's Shadow
Section 2 Oct Week 2 Asako Tsuki makes a concerning discovery abut Kuni Yori Mid Autumn watchtower.
Oni tongue is dried out. Time to search the other shrines in Hida lands. No mention of the
Beyond Reach
Oct Week 2 Kamoko fights some Lion Mid Autumn Emperor's
Wildflowers death/clan wars.
still present on the plains, war is in progress (very vague guess)
Bloody Harvest
Hidden Markings Section 2 Oct Week 2 Asako Maezawa removes a maho-tsukai Mid Autumn Time for Maezawa to travel to the lighthouse island
Cold Autumn Harvests Oct Week 2 Ikoma Tsunari follows orders to attack Onon Village Mid Autumn Rice Harvest is all the way in, fields drained weeks ago, but Rice is still being processed. Unicorn
Section 1 Oct Week 2 Bayushi Kachiko arrives in Toshi Ranbo Mid Autumn is attacking
Weeks Lion
before lands.court,
Winter Aftertime
Bloody Harvests
weeks after she has left Otosan Uchi. Departed with Hantei
Caged Birds
Section 2 Oct Week 2 Hantei Sotorii has a nightmare Mid Autumn Sotorii, but travelled
A little over slowly
a week since under
Sotorii disguise.
had awakenedIt's about 15 days
in Yotsu's hut. from Otosan Uchi to Toshi Ranbo,
The Stained Cup
The Art of Matchmaking Section 1 Oct Week 3 Doji Shizue reaches the edge of Lion lands and meets the Unicorn Mid Autumn After the Lion take Onon village and the Unicorn have made a response, traveling by Planquin
Oct Week 3 The Usagi fight some Hiruma at Tangled Path Village Mid Autumn and circumventing
Word most
from the Capital of Lion
about thelands
Regentbyand
going through
that Phoenix/Dragon
Clan War is in full swing.lands would enough
Still warm take for
We Strike First
Oct Week 3 Toturi learns that no hired shinobi could have tried to assassinate him Mid Autumn outdoor
3 Weekshunting. Stilland
after Toturi harvesting
Seppunsecond rice
Ishikawa cropto
agree inwork
the south but the
together storehouses
in Cornered Lionare
2 full.
How the World Ought to Work
Caged Birds Section 2 Oct Week 3 Doji Hotaru decides to go on the attack Mid Autumn Hotaru has learned of Kyuden Kakita, knows that Kuwanan is with Uji trying to retake it, and is
Oct Week 3 Hida Etsuji arrives to meet Oguri and Kadaka at the 9th Watchtower Mid Autumn determining
Several Weekswhat tothey
after do. Before anytoearly
departed go tofrosts though.
the watchtower, been present at the Watchtower for
The Shadow of Glory
Shinjo 24 Akodo Zentarō repels an assault on Kyuden Kakita Mid Autumn at leastina week,
Stated if not
the Clan longer.
Letter
A Missive from the Front - Lion Clan
What the Eye Cannot See Section 2 Oct Week 4 Kitsuki Chiari finds a drop of blood on the Lion Clan Sword Mid Autumn Stated by Story Lead. Also, time for Chiari to investigate, report, go undercover as a servant, get
Section 1 Oct Week 4 Doji Hotaru joins Tsume Itsuyo for a feast Mid Autumn hired,Hotaru
After and gethas
access to the
chosen chamber.
to act in Caged Birds; frigid autumn winds
Violence Behind Courtliness
The Art of Matchmaking Section 2 Oct Week 4 Doji Shizue meets with Shinjo Alternsarnai Mid Autumn Time for Shizue to travel by Palanquin to Shinjo Palace
The Stained Cup Section 3 Oct Week 4 First time Sotorii walks after his injury / Sotorii captured by ronin Mid Autumn Weeks after he last put weight on his legs. Captured several days later.
A Missive from the Front - Unicorn Clan Nov Week 1 Shinjo Yasamura requests support from Alternsarnai Late Autumn Time for word to come that Alternsarnai was leading the Blue Horde (which she chooses to do
ReferenceNov Week 1 Yasuki Oguri and Kudaka report to Hida Kisada and Hida O'Ushi is sent to reinforLate Autumn in Art of Matchmaking),
Approximately 2 weeks Fortnight+6
for Oguri anddays sincetoIkoma
Kudaka travelTsanuri
back onstarted taking
foot from villages across the
the Watchtower
Collapse
Violence Behind Courtliness Section 2 Nov Week 1 Bayushi Yojiro receives Tsume Itsuyo and her ronin Late Autumn Time to move armies to Toshi Ranbo afterthe feast
Truth and Lies Section 1 Nov Week 1 Discussions about Toshi Ranbo between Yojiro, Itsuyo, Kachiko, and Hotaru Late Autumn Same day as Violence Behind Courtliness Section 2
Courtly Nets and Hidden Snares Nov Week 1 Kakita Yoshi pushes some buttons and discovers a secret Late Autumn Stated by Story Lead to be during or just after Truth and Lies, long after Cold Autumn Harvests
A Discerning Eye and Unyielding Resolve ReferenceNov Week 1 Yogo Junzo receives Kunsho Mid Autumn After Chiari finds it, enough time for it to travel all the way to the Castle of Learning
A Discerning Eye and Unyielding Resolve Section 2 Nov Week 2 Kitsuki Chiari meets with Bayushi Sō tatsu Late Autumn Two weeks after Kitsu Chiari draws Kunshu, per story. Time for it to have gone to Yogo Lands
A Secret Letter - Scorpion Clan Nov Week 2 Yogo Junzo consoles his champion. Late Autumn Long enough after Chiari looked at the sword of the Hantei for it to have been sent to Yogo Junzo
Nov Week 2 Asako Tsuki gives her message to Isawa Tadaka Late Autumn and
One him
weektoto
have
meet examined
Spike. 'Aitfew
andweeks'
sent a after
reply.meeting Spike.
Beneath the Light of Jade
Duty's Cost Nov Week 2 Isawa Tadaka decides to stay Late Autumn Same Day/Time, immediately after Beneath the Light of Jade.
The Yogo Curse Part 1 Nov Week 2 Atsuko meets with Yogo Yasuhide, Yogo Junzo tries to ward Kunshu Late Autumn Time for Junzo to receive the blade and send back initial findings,
An Impossible Task Nov Week 2 An Unnamed Ronin acts on Ikoma Tsanuri's Commands Late Autumn Long enough after the Unicorn 2020 Missive from the Front to give time for the Unicorn to
retake Four Roads
Three weeks Villagemade
after Chiari from her
Akodo Kyōobservations
initial suke and Ikoma TsanuriAfter
of Kunshu, to move
YogotoJunzo
take it backhis
sends again.
A Discerning Eye and Unyielding Resolve Section 1 Nov Week 3 Kitsuki Chiari presents her findings Late Autumn
Section 2 Nov Week 4 Atsuko arrives at the Castle of Learning, Yogo Junzo writes to Bayushi Shoju Late Autumn response with
Junzo hasn't time for
rested for multiple
Chiari to nights
intercept
dueit.to maintaining the wards, time for Junzo to receive
The Yogo Curse Part 1
Nov Week 4 The Castle of Learning Falls Late Autumn message fromafter
Immediately Yasuhide,
Part 1time for Atsuko to travel from village, first snows possible but hasn't
The Yogo Curse Part 2
The Last Leaf Falls Nov Week 4 Agasha Sumiko breaks her sword Late Autumn At least 3-4 days after Kitsuki Chiari presents her findings, with time for Sumiko to collaberate
Nov Week 4 Mirumoto Hitomi arrests Bayushi Shoju, Kakita Yoshi is made regent Late Autumn with
HoursToturi
after and
SumikoYoshi. Note:her
breaks reference
sword to Azaleas is noted by author to be a mistake and should
When the Wave Strikes the Shore
Daidoji Nov Week 4 Kyuden Kakita falls Late Autumn Last possible minute before winter, no word of Shoju being deposed, but no word of Kyuden
Nov Week 4 Togashi Mitsu and his companions agree to stay with the Perfect Land Sect for t Late Autumn Kakita fallingininthe
Snow falling prior stories either.
mountains, word of Shoju as regent reaching the villages but no word of a
Questionable Shelter
Dec Week 1 Ikoma Ujiaki makes an arrangement between the Lion and the Scorpion Early Winter coup.
Time for word of Kyuden Kakita to travel to Otosan Uchi and after Shoju is deposed as Regent
The Careful Gardener
and Yoshi has been in place for a bit.

A Worthy Opponent Part 1 Dec Week 1 Bayushi Shoju receives word of the fall of the Castle of Learning Early Winter Immediately after The Careful Gardener, time for word to spread from Yogo Curse Part 2
A Worthy Opponent Part 2 Dec Week 1 Bayushi Shoju escapes confinement and opens a black scroll Early Winter Specified exactly 1 day after part 1
Collapse Dec Week 1 Hida O'Ushi rescue the survivors at the 9th Watchtower and the Wall Falls Early Winter 2 Weeks for O'Ushi to travel to the 9th Watchtower
The Villain's Mask Dec Week 1 Bayushi Shoju reclaims the throne Early Winter Time to arrange the coup
Heroes of Legend Ch 1 Part 1 Dec 8 (Hida 8) Bayushi Yojiro becomes Scorpion Clan Champion, Doji Hotaru duels Doji Kuwan Early Winter Date Stated
Heroes of Legend Ch 1 Part 2 Dec 11 (Hida 11) Yojiro and Hotaru meet the Lion at the gates of Toshi Ranbo Early Winter Date Stated
Heroes of Legend Ch 2 Dec 15 (Hida 15) Ikoma Tsunari meets with Matsu Tsuko Early Winter Date Stated
Heroes of Legend Ch 3 Dec 17 (Hida 17) Matsu Tsuko meets with Shinjo Alternsarnai Early Winter Date Stated
Heroes of Legend Ch 4 Part 1 Dec 18 (Hida 18) The united armies depart Toshi Ranbo for Otosan Uchi Early Winter Date Stated
Heroes of Legend Ch 4 Part 2 Jan 5 (Togashi 5) The united armies meet with the Army of the Cresting Wave Mid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 1 Part 1 Jan 9 (Togashi 9) The Tsuruchi and the Phoenix join the Crab vs. the Oni Lord Akuma Mid Winter Date Stated
Heroes of Legend Ch 5 Jan 11 Bayushi Dairu offers Mirumoto Hitomi the ancestral sword of the Scorpion Clan Mid Winter Hitomi is getting armored for battle, but it is before the battle has begun.
Heroes of Legend Ch 4 Part 3 Jan 12 (Togashi 1 Ujiaki is defeated outside of Otosan Uchi Mid Winter Date Stated
Heroes of Legend Ch 5 Jan 12 (Togashi 1 Shoju is defeated by Mirumoto Hitomi Mid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 2 Part 1 Jan 13 (Togashi 1 Togashi Yokuni joins the Crab defense Mid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 1 Part 2 Jan 14 (Togashi 1 Tadaka looks upon the temple of the ninth kami. Mid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 2 Part 2-5 Jan 14 (Togashi 1 The Crane, Matsu Tsuko, and Bayushi Yojiro join the Crab defense, combat ensueMid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 2 Part 6 Jan 14 (Togashi 1 Isawa Tadaka opens a black scroll Mid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 3 Part 1 Jan 14 (Togashi 1 Asako Tsuki escapes with Shinsei's prophecy Mid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 4 Jan 14 (Togashi 1 Isawa Tadaka and those at Cherry Blossom Lake fight Akuma at the same time Mid Winter Date Stated
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 5 Jan 14 (Togashi 1 Akuma no Oni is defeated Mid Winter Date Stated
Part 1-2
The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue Jan 14 (Togashi 1 Celebrations Mid Winter Date Stated
Part 3-4
The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue Jan Week 3 Togashi Mitsu assumes Championship of the Dragon Mid Winter Stated Later that Month (January)
Part 3-4
The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue Mar 12 (Ryoshun Shizue writes to Kakita Asami Early Spring Date Stated
 Hour by Hour Timeline - Fall of the Regent (Shinjo 27 to Togashi 6, 1123)
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Story Date Rokugan Earth T Event
Kitsuki Chiari finds a drop of blood on the Lion Clan Sword Justification
access to the chamber. Hour: Daytime, slanted light, in a time of
What the Eye Cannot See Section 3 Oct 27 AfMonkey 4-6pm low demand for5servants
approximately = Afternoon
days to travel from Otosan Uchi to the Castle of
A Discerning Eye and Unyielding Resolve Reference Nov 6 Unknown UnknownYogo Junzo recieves Kunshu Learning.
Two weeks (160
after miles,
Kitsuthrough mountains
Chiari draws Kunshufor(per
the last 30 miles)
story). Time:
A Discerning Eye and Unyielding Resolve Section 2 Nov 11 Dog 8-10pm Kitsuki Chiari meets with Bayushi Sō tatsu Stated as evening
The Yogo Curse Part 1 Section 1 Nov 14 Boar 10-12pmYogo Junzo tries to re-ward Kunshu That'
response, and then 5 days to travel from the Castle of Learning to
A Secret Letter - Scorpion Clan Nov 14 Unknown UnknownYogo Junzo's letter arrives in Otosan Uchi Otosan
Stated in Uchi
the letter 3 days after Taizo began monitoring the Palace
A Discerning Eye and Unyielding Resolve Reference Nov 15 Unknown UnknownTaizō discovers the Scorpion clan secret letter Kitchens
and response was intercepted, with additional time to gather
A Discerning Eye and Unyielding Resolve Section 1/3 Nov 17 Rooster/Do6-10pm Kitsuki Chiari presents her findings Sumiko, Yasumura, and Hitomi
The Villain's Mask Reference Nov 18 Unknown UnknownBayushi Shoju receives word from Hida Kisada that he is stretched bey2 weeks for messengers from Kisada to reach Shoju after Kudaka
learnOguri
Toturi is alive andthearrange a meeting with him and tell him
and return from 9th Watchtower, but before word can
The Last Leaf Falls Reference Nov 19 Unknown UnknownSumiko meets Toturi to discuss at the location of Yugozohime's death of what happened.
reference to Azaleas is noted by author to be a mistake and should
The Last Leaf Falls Section 2 Nov 21 Dragon 8-10am Toturi meets with Yoshi not be used in the calculation.
the attack and travel to Scorpion lands. Approx 100miles from
The Yogo Curse Part 1 Section 2 Nov 21 Boar 10pm-12Atsuko meets with Yogo Yasuhide and Yogo Jiro Shinomen Forest (4 days) Time: Late Evening, people gone to bed
The Last Leaf Falls Section 4 Nov 22 Goat 2-4pm Sumiko visits her grandmother's Shrine After Toturi has
'tomorrow'). confirmed
Seppun Masayo their
hasfindings withfor
been there Yoshi
'short weeks'
The Yogo Curse Part 1 Section 3 Nov 22 Dog 8-10pm Yogo Junzo writes to Bayushi Shoju about greater danger, reads that ATime:
Letter Evening
says it will (Evening Report
take until mentioned).
evening of the 2nd day for Atsuko to
The Yogo Curse Part 4 Section 4 Nov 22 Boar 10pm-12Atsuko and Yogo Jiro camp for the night and see a ghost arrive. Hour is late.
After Toturi has met with Yoshi, Sumiko has visited shrine Time:
The Last Leaf Falls Section 1, 3 Nov 22 Rooster 6-8pm Sumiko meets Toturi to discuss at the location of Yugozohime's death Sunset as described.
After Toturi has met with Sumiko and made their plan. Time: At
The Last Leaf Falls Section 5 Nov 23 Dragon 8-10am Agasha Sumiko breaks her sword the convening of Court
When the Wave Strikes the Shore Section 1 Nov 23 Goat 2-4pm Mirumoto Hitomi decides to take the city and arrest the regent Hours after Sumiko
Time to muster, takes breaks
1/2 an her sword
hour (quote)
to seal the entrances of the city.
When the Wave Strikes the Shore Section 2 Nov 23 Monkey 4-6pm Mirumoto Hitomi enters the Imperial Palace gates Early Evening Shadows
The Yogo Curse Part 1 Section 5 Nov 23 Rooster 6-8pm Atsuko arrives at the Castle of Learning Sunset of the second day after Atsuko's departure from Yasuhide
When the Wave Strikes the Shore Section 3 Nov 23 Rooster 6-8pm Mirumoto Hitomi arrests Bayushi Shoju, Kakita Yoshi is made regent Hitomi estimates hour to take the palace, done in less than that.
The Yogo Curse Part 2 Section 1 Nov 23 Dog 8-10pm The Castle of Learning Falls Immediately after Part 1 Section 5
The Yogo Curse Part 2 Section 2 Nov 24 Hare 6-8am Jiro stops to water his horse Dawndeposed.
been the followingTakesday 1.5after
daysthe for Castle
a courierof Learning falls Uchi,
to reach Otosan
Daidoji Section 1 Nov 24 Rooster 6-8pm Uji decides to destroy Kyuden Kakita. Uji sends letters to Yoshi and Hobut Yoshi
Daidoji Section 2 Nov 24 Boar 10pm-12Uji briefs his harriers on the plan Time for
Snow the in
falling harriers to be called,
the mountains, wordafter time for
of Shoju prayingreaching
as regent and the incense has run out
Questionable Shelter Nov 24 Rooster 6-8pm Togashi Mitsu and his companions agree to stay with the Perfect Land the villages but no word of a coup.
Daidoji Section 3 Nov 26 Rat 12am-2a Harriers plant their explosives in Kyuden Kakita 24 Hours
night. afterTiny
(Note: Uji briefs his This
conflict: harriers
is New Moon. Castle of learning
Daidoji Section 3 Nov 26 Ox 2am-4amKyuden Kakita explodes fallsdays
1.5 on ato Full moon,
travel fromso Kyuden
Moon cycle is 1to
Kakita week off)Uchi and reach
Otosan
The Careful Gardener Reference Nov 27 Unknown UnknownWord of Uji's plan and Kyuden Kakita's Explosion reach Kakita Yoshi 5 Yoshi
daysas regent for the Black Scroll to be carried from the Castle
minimum
A Worthy Opponent Reference Nov 28 Unknown UnknownBlack Scroll arrives in Otosan Uchi of Learning
including antoorder
Otosan Uchifighting with the Unicorn. Time: Ujiaki is
to end
The Careful Gardener Section 1 Nov 29 Rooster 6-8pm Ikoma Ujiaki receives a summons before the court returning to his quarters when he receives the note, so end of day.
The Careful Gardener Section 2 Nov 30 Horse 12pm-2pUjiaki appears in court before Kakita Yoshi Time: Ujiaki is showing up extremely late to court
The Careful Gardener Section 2 Nov 30 Rooster 6-8pm Ujiaki and Shoju share a drink Same
quickly dayas as Ujiaki is
possible thrown
while still out of court,for
accounting at the dinner hour.
his imprisoned
A Worthy Opponent Section 1 Nov 30 Dog 8-10pm Bayushi Shoju receives word of the fall of the Castle of Learning status. Time: Dinner time
A Worthy Opponent Section 2 Dec 1 Dog 8-10pm Bayushi Shoju escapes confinement Specified
Time to escapeexactly 1 day
and afterlights
for the part to1 burn down and Angai to
A Worthy Opponent Section 3 Dec 2 Ox 2-4am Bayushi Shoju opens the black scroll recover.
Collapse Dec 3 All day All day Hida O'Ushi rescue the survivors at the 9th Watchtower and the Wall FStated
Not
by Katrina as within the week after Shoju opens the black
slept since he'd opened the scroll,time to move from the Black
scroll
The Villain's Mask Section 1 Dec 4 Hare 6-8am Bayushi Shojuthe
Ujiaki shares repaints
eventshis mask with Shoju and they plan a military Watch safehouse to the Lion shrine.
of court
The Villain's Mask Section 2 Dec 4 Rooster 6-8pm coup Manhunts
attack and underway
fight into the forpalace.
Shoju (meaning
Time: Stilltime for word
daylight, can of
seehis
thedisappearance to spread and be answered.)
The Villain's Mask Section 3 Dec 6 Monkey 4-6pm Shoju reclaims the throne of the Emperor column
Stated by ofHotaru
smoke.in Heroes of Legend Ch 1 (Kuwanan arrived
Heroes of Legend Ch 1 Reference Dec 7 Unknown UnknownDoji Kuwanan arrives in Toshi Ranbo yesterday)
Date Stated. Late enough for a casual meeting in a tea house, but
Heroes of Legend Ch 1 Section 1 Dec 8 Serpent 10am-12Bayushi Yojiro becomes Scorpion Clan Champion time for plenty
Still bright of daylight
and sunny, longafter
enough after the morning meeting to
Heroes of Legend Ch 1 Section 2 Dec 8 Goat 2-4pm Doji Hotaru duels Doji Kuwanan prepare.
Heroes of Legend Ch 1 Section 3 Dec 11 Unknown UnknownMatsu Tsuko brings a Lion army to Toshi Ranbo Date Stated.
Ikoma Tsunari and Matsu Beiona notice a Unicorn Patrol on their way Date Stated. At least several hours before they arrive at Tsuko's
Heroes of Legend Ch 2 Section 1 Dec 15 Serpent 10am-12 to Toshi Ranbo Camp
Heroes of Legend Ch 2 Section 2 Dec 15 Rooster 6-8pm Ikoma Tsunari meets with Matsu Tsuko Date Stated. Just after Sunset
Heroes of Legend Ch 3 Dec 17 Unknown UnknownMatsu Tsuko
Unicorn, Lion,meets
Crane,with Shinjoand
Phoenix, Alternsarnai
Scorpion forces rally near Toshi Date Stated.
Heroes of Legend Ch 4 Section 1 Dec 18 Hare 6-8am Ranbo Date
Long Stated.
enoughSunrise
for Akuma to conquer most of Crab Lands with his
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 1 Reference Dec 20 Unknown UnknownThe Castle of the Forgotten, and Hida Kisada, falls. armies
Heroes of Legend Ch 4 Section 2 Jan 5 Unknown UnknownThe united armies negotiate with the Army of the Cresting Wave outsiDate Stated. Starts
Date stated. Likelyin later
thein theunder
dark day. moonlight (moonlit blades),
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 1 Section 1 Jan 9 Hare 6-8am Bayushi
The Tsuruchi
Dairuand theMirumoto
gives Phoenix join the the
Hitomi Crab vs. the Oni
ancestral LordofAkuma
sword the but getsisbrighter
Hitomi as the story
getting armored up progresses
but it is the(dim light) the battle has
day before
Heroes of Legend Ch 5 Section 2,4,6Jan 11 Rooster 6-8pm Scorpion begun.
Heroes of Legend Ch 4 Section 3 Jan 12 Monkey 4-6pm Ujiaki is defeated in the battle of Otosan Uchi Date Stated.
Date Stated. After
After time
a dayto ofenter
combat. the city/courtroom during
Heroes of Legend Ch 5 Section 1,3,5Jan 12 Monkey 4-6pm Togashi
Shoju is defeated by Hitomi
Yokuni arrvies to support the Crab troops vs the Oni Lord combat,
Date before
Stated. the battle
Sukune is finished.
is going around the camp and others are
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 Section 1 Jan 13 Day Akuma outside.
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 Section 2 Jan 14 Tiger 4-6am Matsu Tsuko reaches the Crab encampment Date stated, still dark and counting the fires.
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 Section 3 Jan 14 Hare 6-8am Yoritomo finishes the barricades near the command tents Date stated,
Date stated, timetime -'Just
Earlybefore
enough sunrise'
on the same day that they can
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 1 Section 2 Jan 14 Hare 6-8am Tadaka looks upon the temple of the ninth kami. travel into the temple and out again on the same day, but daytime
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 Section 4 Jan 14 Serpent 10am-12The Shadowlands reach a line of strength, Daidoji Uji and the Crane arDate Stated, time 'Later that morning'
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 Section 5 Jan 14 Goat 2-4pm Yojiro arrives Date Stated, well into the battle occuring that day
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 Section 6 Jan 14 Monkey 4-6pm Tadaka opens a scroll Date Stated - Late enough that Tadaka could find the temple inner sanctum and open it.
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 3 Section 1 Jan 14 Monkey 4-6pm Tsuki escapes with a Scroll while Tadaka fights Isawa Akuma Date Stated, immediately after opening the scroll
 The great version of Akuma is killed and respawned while Tadaka Date Stated - Simultaneous events at Cherry Blossom Lake and the
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 4 All Jan 14 Monkey 4-6pm fights its creator, Unicorn arrive Shadowlands,
Date right after current
Stated - Simultaneous eventsevents
at Cherry Blossom Lake and the
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 5 Jan 14 Monkey 4-6pm Akuma no Oni is defeated Shadowlands, right after current events
Part 1-2
The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue Jan 14 (Togashi 14) Celebrations of victory Date Stated
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Starting Year
Rokugan Calendar System
1223 The storyline starts 1223 years after the founding of the Empire by the Isawa Calendar
Current Year
1223 Most recent fictions are set in October of 1223

Monthly Calendar System of Festivals

Common monthNoble month English month Season Note: Some stories refer to festivals by different dates than included
Hare Sun April Spring here, including using dates similar to the festivals in the real world.
Dragon Moon May Spring These dates are the one provided in the RPG, but if a different date
Serpent Hantei June Summer within the story is used by the author, the author is the ultimate authority
Horse Akodo July Summer for their story. The different date for the festival in the story can be
Goat Doji August Summer considered a local variation.
Monkey Shiba Sept Autumn
Festival Name Rokugan Date English Date
Rooster Bayushi Oct Autumn
Dog Shinjo Nov Autumn Bon Festival Last day of Dog October 31
Boar Hida Dec Winter Cherry Blossom Fetival Varies / Around 23rd day of D Varies / April 23
Rat Togashi Jan Winter Shouting Day Fourth day of Tiger February 4
Chrysanthemum Festival
Ox Fu Leng Feb Winter Sixth Day of Akodo June 6
13th Day of Bayushi
Tiger The Tenth KamMar Spring Harvest Moon Festival September 13

System of Hours
Hour Time in 12 Hour system Day/Night
Hare 6:00 AM 8:00 AM Day
Dragon 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Day
Serpent 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Day
Horse 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Day
Goat 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Day
Monkey 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Day
Rooster 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Day
Dog 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Night
Boar 10:00 PM 12:00 AM Night
Rat 12:00 AM 2:00 AM Night
Ox 2:00 AM 4:00 AM Night
Tiger 4:00 AM 6:00 AM Night
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Historical Timeline - FFG L5R
Note: All dates on this timeline are estimated based on contextual clues in the stories and are not guaranteed by FFG or the writer. `= 1123
Not all fictions are mentioned here. Only fictions containing events significant enough and public enough to be part of the historical record.
IC = Isawa Calendar
Story Dates Event Season Justification
Pre 1123
EE Prehistory - 5 IC Precivilization to the fall and gathering of the Kami, gathering Stated in Emerald Empire
EE 5 IC followers among
The Test of the clans
the Kami
EE 5-39 IC Kami travel, create clans, and establish schools.
EE 39 IC Otosan Uchi is completed
EE 39 IC Fu Leng Returns to take his place in the test of the Kami and begins his
EE 39 - 42 IC attack on the
The Kami andpeople
peopleofofthe Empire.do battle with Fu Leng
Rokugan
EE 41 IC Shiba kneels to Isawa
EE 42 IC The Thunders defete Fu Leng
EE 44 IC Shinjo departs Rokugan
EE 46 IC Hantei dies, replaced by his son Genji.
EE 42 - 390 IC Rokugan develops in peace, establishing law, agriculture, trade and
EE 390 IC literacy.
The Crab/Crane war over the Yasuki.
EE 390 - 435 IC Empire is controlled by the Gozoku
EE 435 IC The Gozoku is overthrown by Hantei Yugozohime
EE 435 - 442 IC The Brotherhood grew and spread Shinseism and many arts through Rokugan
EE 440 IC Gaijin arrive from the kingdom of Pavarre, from across the sea
EE 442 IC Battle of the White Stag
EE 505 - 515 IC Rise of Iuchiban, Yajinden gives out the Bloodswords
EE 515 - 610 IC Revival of No theater, woodblock printing
EE 533 IC Scorpion attack on Ikoma Castle (Battle of Humility's Lesson) Exact date given
EE 590 - 610 IC Reign of Hantei XVI
EE 610 - 814 IC Development of new glazes and ceramics
EE 735 IC Battle of the Tidal Landbridge
EE 736 IC Battle of the Maw
EE 750 IC Iuchiban returns, Battle of the Sleeping River Exact date given
EE 815 IC The Unicorn return Exact date given
EE 820 - 830 IC Scorpion develop the Opium Industry around Ryoko Owari
EE 900 - 1100 Growth of Unicorn clan, new arts and development in the Empire
EE 1000-1100 Development of new styles of art and writing
...A Season of War 1060 The Lion capture Toshi Ranbo In A Season of War, Asami says the plains have been
EE 1090 Perfect Land sect founded by Yuzue and her student Gatai held bybythe
Stated LionBrennan
Marie for 3 short generations
in discord (Late 9th Century)
1103RPG
Wedding at Kyotei Castle Crane capture Kintani Valley
Caged Birds 1117 The Battle of Ice and Snow
1120
Her Father’s Daughter A Tsunami devastates Crane Lands Link to Overall Modern Timeline
...A Season of War 1121 Crane capture Toshi Ranbo In A Season of War, Beiona says the plains have been
Court Games 1121 Emerald Champion Doji Satsume passes on Championship of the Crane held by the Crane for 2 cycles of the seasons (Had a
March 1123 to Doji Hotaru

Wildcats and Dragon Teeth Gempukku of the Imperial Heir, Hantei Sotorii
The Rising Wave Army of the Rising Wave is formed
April 1123
Her Father’s Daughter Doji Satsume, the Emerald Champion, dies
Dark Hands of Heaven Battle of Twenty Pyres (Crab Lands)
Risen from the Flames Death of Shiba Ujimitsu, Phoenix Clan Champion
Risen from the Flames Shiba Tsukune becomes Phoenix Clan Champion
Curved Blades Unicorn nullify the marriage treaty between Unicorn and Lion
May 1123
The Price of War Death of Akodo Arasou. Akodo Toturi becomes Lion Clan Champion
Awakened First Recorded Encounter with the Naga in the modern Empire
June 1123
Flying Chariot, Standing Unicorn Declare War on the Lion
Beneath, Below, Beyond Crab and Mantis create a treaty
A Most Suitable Teacher Due to Phoenix concerns regarding Meishodo, the Seppun are
designated tolaws
Edict that no be formally trained
be written untilin the
the art
Emerald Championship is
Court Games
complete
Lion attack Hisu Mori Mura
Family Duty
Service and Sacrifice Akodo Toturi of the Lion marries Isawa Kaede of the Phoenix
July 1123
Toturi becomes Emerald Champion.
The Bright Flames of the World’s Glory
A Swift End Shinjo Shono retakes Hisu Mori Mura
Repentance Does Not Come First Isawa Tadaka becomes Elemental Master of Earth
Between the Lines Army of the Rising Wave marches
Dreams of Shadow Elemental Master of Void disappears, no replacement found
Outsiders Kaito minor family of the Phoenix is formed
Imperial Gifts Toshi Ranbo is awarded to the Scorpion for safekeeping
August 1123
Trust Me Isawa Tadaka leaves the position of Elemental Master of Earth vacant
to go toTsuko
Matsu Crab Lands
claims championship of the Lion Clan
Roar of the Lioness
A Game of Promises Ishigaki Watchtower falls
September 1123
Tactical Maneuvers Crane makes an alliance with the Fox Clan
Roar of the Lioness The Lion Clan captures Kyuden Kakita
The Last Stone Played Emperor Hantei XXXVIII dies, leaving the throne to Hantei Daisetsu
and Bayushi
Hantei Shoju
Daisetsu as his regent
disappears, believed to be with the Unicorn Iuchi
Red Petals Scatter
Shahai
The Emerald Champion disappears
Falling Stars
By the Stroke of a Brush Doji Kuwanan, brother of the Crane Champion, contests Championship
of the Crane after alleged improprieties
The Army of the Cresting Wave arrives in of Otosan
Doji Hotaru
Uchi with the
Two Swords Fall from Heaven
The Price of Failure Hantei Sotorii disappears during transfer to the Monastary of the Four
October 1123 Winds

A Night Storm Rages Crane unsuccessfully attempt to retake Kyuden Kakita, followed by
ongoing unsuccessful is
Ishigaki Watchtower attempts
retaken by the Crab
The Sea and the Sun's Shadow
Cold Autumn Harvests Onon Village (Unicorn) is captured by the Lion, with other battles
along
Cranethe Lion/Unicorn
makes an alliancefront
with the Unicorn Clan
The Art of Matchmaking
November 1123
Violence Behind Courtliness Crane Armies make agreement to winter in Toshi Ranbo
The Last Leaf Falls The Ruby Champion resigns, the Emerald Champion becomes ronin,
and
The both accuse
Castle Bayushi
of Learning Shoju, Champion of the Scorpion and Regent,
Falls
The Yogo Curse Part 2
Daidoji Kyuden Kakita is destroyed
December 1123
A Worthy Opponent Bayushi Shoju escapes confinement by the Dragon
The Villain's Mask Bayushi Shoju reclaims the throne of Rokugan as regent by force, with
the
Thebacking of the Lion
9th Watchtower is taken by the Shadowlands and the army of
Collapse
Akuma
Bayushiand the is
Yojiro Wall Falls
made Champion of the Scorpion Clan
Heroes of Legend Ch 1
Heroes of Legend Ch 1 Lion Armies under the command of Matsu Tsuko reach Toshi Ranbo
January 1123 Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter
An1alliance of Crab, Minor Clans, and Phoenix form to face the army of
Akuma
Dragon and Crane join the alliance
Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 2
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For a full list of all characters in New5r, please go to the Imperial Census, created by Tonb

Character Age at Age at Curre Deceased?

intro Spring nt Age
1223
Asako Maezawa 64 64.0 64.8
Kakita Toshimoko 55 55.0 55.8
Hantei XXXVIII 50 50.0 -- Deceased
Bayushi Shoju 50 50.0 50.8
Hida Kisada 50 50.0 50.8
Doji Satsume 50 50.0 -- Deceased
Kakita Yoshi 47 47.0 47.8
Shinjo Alternsarnai 45 45.0 45.8
Usagi Tsukiko 44 43.5 44.3
Bayushi Aramoro 35 35.0 35.8
Asako Tsuki 34 34.0 34.8

Bayushi Kachiko 32 32.0 32.8

Shosuro Asami 32 32.0 32.8
Togashi Mitsu 30 30.0 30.8
Hida Yakamo 29 29.0 29.8
Daidoji Uji 29 29.0 29.8
Bayushi Yojiro 27 27.0 27.8
Seppun Ishikawa 27 27.0 27.8
Shinjo Yamasura 26 26.0 26.8
Akodo Toturi 25 25.0 25.8
Isawa Kaede 25 25.0 25.8
Shinjo Haruko 24 24.0 24.8
Doji Hotaru 24 24.0 24.8
Utaku Kamoko 23 23.0 23.8
Akodo Arasou 23 23.0 -- Deceased
Matsu Tsuko 22 22.0 22.8
Shinjo Shono 22 22.0 22.8
Togashi Kazue 21 21.0 21.8
Doji Shizue 21 21.0 21.8
Isawa Tadaka 20 20.0 20.8 Deceased
Hida O'Ushi 19 19.0 19.8
Mirumoto Hitomi 19 19.0 19.8
Kakita Ichiro 19 19.0 19.8
Usagi Shun 19 18.5 19.3
Doji Kuwanan 18 18.0 18.8 Deceased
Kakita Asami 18 18.0 18.8
Hida Sukune 18 18.0 18.8
Iuchi Shahai 18 18.0 18.8
Shiba Tsukune 17 17.0 17.8
Kaito Kosori 17 17.0 17.8
Hantei Sotorii 16 16.0 16.8
Usagi Asao 16 16.0 16.8
Hantei Daisetsu 14 14.0 14.8
Bayushi Dairu 13 13.0 13.8
Kakita Shinta 12 12.0 12.8
 NPC Ages
se go to the Imperial Census, created by Tonbo Karasu, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wc6mHUQjKdTYkncbI_

Justification Fiction

Hidden Markings
Mentor to the Emperor Court Games Time since 0.75
Father of young sons, but ailing/aging young Start
Peer of Hantei XXXVIII These numbers are very general. Some are
based on Author comments. Some are based
on given ages during specific events. Some
Peer of Hantei XXXVIII are based on relative ages between parents
Parent of pre-gempukku son, but still child w Court Games and child, or based on indications that two
people were children together. Some are
Mother of Yamasura, Haruko, and Shono. based on expected age of marriage, or
Worried about health, worried about heirs, We Strike First expected age associated with positions of
but wanting to act before she gets too old. authority and command. And some are based
Brother of Shoju on relative maturity.
At least a decade older than her yojimbo, who Beyond Reach
at a minimum is 20
13yo son Dairu / Stated by author
Same age as Bayushi Kachiko due to being a body double

Dueled Hitomi's brother when she was 8yo Between the Lines
Around Yakamo's age, stated by author

More experienced than Toturi, but still close in age to Kaede

Close in age to Hotaru

Of an age with Toturi Service and Sacrifice

Stated by Author at 22, but revamped to be 18 in 1117 by Katrina

>10 years before was about 12 years old Bloody Harvest
Two years younger than Toturi Service and Sacrifice

5 years after Gempukku at 16 Pine and Cherry Blossom

Stated by Author
Teenage Girl Collapse
Between the Lines
Close enough to Asao that he remembers her gempukku
We Strikewell.
First
Behavior by age, enough younger than Hotaru he doesn't remember their mother much

Past Gempuku, but younger than O'Ushi

4 years older than Daisetsu Imperial Gifts
Stated in fiction Risen From The Flames
Same age or younger than Tsukune
Just past Gempukku, Stated by Author
Right at gempukku in autumn We Strike First
Stated by Author, Pregempukku
Stated by Author, Pregempukku
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Fiction Title: Her Father's Daughter Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Daidoji Nerishma travels as a guard with a caravan on the way to Otosan Uchi from Crane
Lands. When the caravan is attacked by bandits, lead by a Mirumoto-trained ronin, he
Fiction Link: Her Father’s Daughter realizes that his Clan Champion, Doji Hotaru, is hidden amongst the caravan guards
Published: May 17, 2017 disguised as a ronin. Hotaru defeats the bandits, but the duel and events cause her to
reflect upon the circumstances of her clan and her father, Doji Satsume's death.
Following a tsunami 3 years prior, hunger, war, and a loss of power in the courts have all
Clans: Crane Scorpion caused great trouble to the clan.
Major Characters: Doji Hotaru Daidoji Nerish Doji Shizue Bayushi Kachiko She then arrives at the apartment of her sister, Doji Shizue, in Otosan Uchi, where they
discuss how she has come for their father's funeral, and about the suspicious
Minor Characters: Niten-trained roninFumio circumstances under which he had died. Hotaru says she awaits the results of the
Referenced CharacterDoji Kuwanan Doji Satsume Kakita Toshim Doji Tienko (Hotaru's Mother)Emerald Magistrates findings.
Daidoji Nerishma Doji Hotaru Shosuro HametYoritomo Lady Sun Bayushi Kachiko, the Imperial Advisor, then arrives and has a personal moment with
POV: Matsu Tsuko Akodo Toturi Hotaru. It is clear that Hotaru is in love with Kachiko, though that love troubles her, as do
the many troubles of the Empire.
Keywords:
Locations: On the Emperor's road to Otosan UDoji Shizue's apartment
Time: Late Spring, 1123
Special Notes
This was the first New5R fiction released. Of note: The Tsunami 3 years before present time.

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Fiction Title: The Price of War Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Matsu Tsuko follows Akodo Toturi into battle against the Crane outside the contested
city of Toshi Ranbo, but finds his combat style hesitant and weak compared to that of her
Fiction Link: The Price of War fiance, the Lion Champion Akodo Arasou. But as Arasou leads the attack to the city gates,
Published June 7, 2017 he is not cautious enough; the Crane Champion Doji Hotaru kills him with her bow, and
the Lion attack is repelled.

Clans: Lion Crane Following the failed attack, Matsu Tsuko demands war in vegence for Arasou's death. He
Major Characters: Matsu Tsuko Akodo Arasou Akodo Toturi receives a letter of grief for his loss from Hotaru herself asking what he will do. But
Toturi cannot decide whether to pursue the course of greater war or not. He sends Tsuko
Minor Characters: Matsu Gohei Kitsu Motso Doji Hotaru Matsu Agetoki back with Arasou's body, while he decides to appeal to the Emperor. But as to what he
Referenced CharacterAkodo One-Eye does next, Akodo Toturi cannot decide.
POV: Matsu Tsuko Akodo Toturi

Keywords:
Locations: Fields outside Toshi Ranbo
Time: May Week 1
Special Notes
Although this was released second in the series of intro fictions, it takes place chronologically the latest.

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Fiction Title: The Rising Wave Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Mirumoto Masashige sets out from Shiro Masashige to meet with the Clan Champion,
Togoshi Yokuni. After stopping in Tall Pine Village, Masashige finds what he beleives to
Fiction Link: The Rising Wave be evidence of the Perfect Land Sect having taken root there. Hitomi suggests enacting a
Published: June 21, 2017 sort of martial law and interrogating the peasants to find out more, but Masashige elects
to ride ahead to the Hight House of Light to consult with Togashi Yokuni.
Clans: Dragon Masashige tells Yokuni of Lion aggression in the South, the Perfect Land Sect's seeming
Major Characters: Mirumoto Masashige activity, and the Dragon's declining birth rates. Masashige advises an alliance with the
Phoenix clan, either by a break with the Unicorn, or by action against The Perfect Land
Minor Characters: Mirumoto Hitomi Togashi Mitsu Togashi Yokuni Sect.
Referenced CharacterTogashi Kazue
Yokuni has a vision, of a "great wave, rising up to strike the land.” This is no tsunami
though and Yokuni commands Masashige to muster his bushi, along with those of the
POV: Mirumoto Masashige Agasha and Kitsuki families. The time has come to march out from the Dragon lands,
bids Yokuni.

Keywords:
Locations: Shiro Masashige Tall Pine Villag High House of Light
Time: March Week 1
Special Notes
The Dragon Clan has been plagued by low birth rates for a "century or more." Mirumoto Hitomi's brother has died, several years (?) before. Togashi Mitsu was an orphan, adopted by the
Dragon Clan and now the Heir to the Dragon. Crane Clan being effected by a famine is alluded to. Togashi Gaijutsu is mentioned as the greatest tattooing master among the ise zumi. Togashi
Kazue's ability that when she "speaks to a man, her words make their way into his mind until he can think of nothing else, and he loses all will to fight."

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Fiction Title: Dark Hands of Heaven Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Hida Kisada reviews the current status of the Crab with his children and retainers before
a great battle with the Shadowlands. His children bicker. Yakamo is reckless and
Fiction Link: Dark Hands of Heaven consumed with battle-lust and glory, while O-Ushi is eager to prove herself but confident,
Published: July 5, 2017 and Sukune is intelligent but cautious and sickly.
The retainers show the rest of the situation: the Crab are being taxed to their limit and
the Emperor is not responding to requests for aid.
Clans: Crab
Major Characters: Hida Kisada Hida Yakamo Hida O-Ushi Hida Sukune The battle begins, and each family uses their strengths against an overwhelming Crane
attack. A vast Obsidian Oni that speaks challenges Kisada, buta nameless bushi stands in
Minor Characters: Kaiu Shihobu Yasuki Oguri Hiruma YoshinKuni Yori Kisada's place so Kisada can return to command. The Crab win the day, but barely.
Obsidian Oni Hida Yakamo Hida Tomonatsu
In the pyres that follow, Kisada learns that the bushi who ssaved him was a young
Referenced CharacterYasuki Taka woman named Hida Tomonatsu, who looked much like his daughter O'Ushi. Kisada feels
POV: Hida Kisada his ages, and his cares, and worries about how much it will take for the Emperor to
notice.

Keywords:
Locations: On the Kaiu Wall
Time: Apr Week 3
Special Notes
In later stories this event is referred to as the Battle of Twenty Pyres.

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Fiction Title: Risen From the Flames Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III An elemental ceremony to declare a new Clan Champion goes wrong, nearly burning
down a Phoenix shrine of some importance, Shiba Tsukune and others endanger
Fiction Link: Risen From The Flames themselves to save both the material contents thereof and people occupying the shrine.
Published: July 19, 2017 After it is revealed that there is a prevailing imbalance in the elements. It is decided that
the ceremony, despite the disaster and ongoing danger of another, must go on to find a
Clan Champion.
Clans: Phoenix
Major Characters: Shiba Tsukune Isawa Tadaka Upon the respumtion of the ceremony, with all the Shiba gathered, Ofushikai is passed
around, until it signals, itself, it's choice for the next Champion, Tsukune. She feels
unworthy of the position, but upon reflection, realizes she had the backing of the entire
line of past Champions. Withh that, she is prepared to take her place in that line.
 An elemental ceremony to declare a new Clan Champion goes wrong, nearly burning
down a Phoenix shrine of some importance, Shiba Tsukune and others endanger
themselves to save both the material contents thereof and people occupying the shrine.
After it is revealed that there is a prevailing imbalance in the elements. It is decided that
the ceremony, despite the disaster and ongoing danger of another, must go on to find a
Clan Champion.
Upon the respumtion of the ceremony, with all the Shiba gathered, Ofushikai is passed
around, until it signals, itself, it's choice for the next Champion, Tsukune. She feels
Minor Characters: Shiba Tetsu Shiba Sukazu Isawa Ujina unworthy of the position, but upon reflection, realizes she had the backing of the entire
Referenced CharacterShiba Sukazu Isawa Rujo Shiba-no-Kami line of past Champions. Withh that, she is prepared to take her place in that line.

POV: Shiba Tsukune Isawa Tadaka

Keywords:
Locations:
Time: Apr Week 4
Special Notes
A fiery wing surrounding a naginata is the mon of the Heaven’s Wing. Tsukune and Tadaka are in a relationship. Ofushikai is the ancestral sword of the Phoenix, wielded by every Phoenix Clan Champion
since the dawn of the Empire. Shiba Sukazu is lord of Shiba Castle. Isawa Rujo is the current Master of Earth. Isawa Ujina is the current Master of Void and Tadaka's father.

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Fiction Title: Curved Blades Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Ree Soesbee The story begins during a festival at Far Traveler Castle, in Unicorn Lands. While
watching the displays of martial skill, horsemanship, and meishō dō , the Unicorn clan
Fiction Link: Curved Blades Champion, Shinjo Altansarnai, speaks with an unnamed Crane courtier of the importance
Published: August 2, 2017 of Unicorn tradition, and the value such tradition brings to the Empire.

Utaku Kamoko approaches, and requests Altansarnai's presence within the keep. There,
Clans: Unicorn Crane Phoenix Altansarnai meets Asako Akari, who has traveled to Unicorn lands to commit jigai to
Major Characters: Shinjo Altansarnai Utaku Kamoko Asako Akari protest Altansarnai's marriage to Ikoma Anakazu, daimyō of the Ikoma family, and
Akari's husband. Altansarnai's wedding is not a love match; it is a political marriage
Minor Characters: Iuchi Daiyu Shinjo Shono Unnamed Crane Courtier meant to broker peace between the Lion and Unicorn clans. However, accepting the
Referenced CharacterShinjo Haruko Shinjo Yasamura marriage will require Altansarnai to relinquish her position as Unicorn Champion.

Komoko rails against the injustice of the Lion Clan's actions, and against the disrespect
POV: Shinjo Altansarnai the Unicorn have received since returning to the Empire. She asks Altansarnai to
reconsider the marriage and it's consequences to the clan. Altansarnai finally agrees, and
decides to withdraw from the arrangement. She sends Akari home to her husband, and
Keywords: Komoko to Otosan Uchi, to bring word of her decision to the Emperor.
Locations: Far Traveler Castle
Time: Apr Week 4
Special Notes
Far Traveler Castle, the Shinjo family seat of power, is not named in the fiction. The reader is briefly introduced to Iuchi Daiyu, Altansarnai's lover and the father of her children: Shinjo
Haruko, Shinjo Yasamura, and Shinjo Shono, the later of whom is said to be beloved by the court. Jigai is a form of ritual suicide practiced by non-warriors, those of noble blood but no military
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Fiction Title: Smokeless Fire Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Katrina Ostrander Isawa Atsuko has a vision, taken to portent immient danger to the Emperor, presumably
by Unicorn meishō dō users. Atsuko contacts Isawa Kaede, who is at the Imperial Palace,
Fiction Link: Smokeless Fire telling her of the vision and it's likely interpretation. Kaede takes heed of the warning
Published: August 10, 2017 and bring the likelihood of a threat to Seppun Ishikawa's attemtion, since he is the
Captain of the Seppun Honor Guard.
Clans: Phoenix Kaede warns that it may be necessary to ban the practice of meishō dō in order to protect
Major Characters: Isawa Atsuko Isawa Kaede the Emperor. Kaede and Ishikawa watch the procession of delegations from each clan for
any signs of danager. After Isawa Kaede has a vision of a maleviolent spirit trying the
Minor Characters: Seppun Ishikawa break free from a Unicorn Meishō dō talismen, Ishikawa vows to take Kaede's warning to
Referenced CharacterAkodo Toturi Isawa Ujina Kitsuki YarumaCrown Prince Sotorii the Emperor. In the final procession, that of the Dragon, Kitsuki Yaruma gives Kaede a
knowing stare.

POV: Isawa Atsuko Isawa Kaede

Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: June Week 1
Special Notes
Story takes place during the Chrysanthemum Festival. Isawa Ujina is mentioned to be Isawa Kaede's father, and Isawa Tadaka is her brother. Starry Heaven Sanctuary is mentioned as the
school for Void shugenja. Meishō dō , so-called ‘name magic,’ is mentioned to be something brought "from the Burning Sands." Isawa Kaede is spiritual advisor to Hantei the Thirty-Eighth and
also betrothed to Akodo Toturi.

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Fiction Title: The World, A Stage Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: DG Laderoute Bayushi Shoju, Champion of the Scorpion clan, and a yojimbo, Bayushi Yunako, spar.
After winning, Shoju tells Yunako to kill him. She attempts to do so on his order, a gesture
Fiction Link: The World, A Stage of her loyalty to the Scorpion, until he defeats her, and they are interupted by Kachiko.
Published: August 11, 2017 She teases, and Shoju claims he would not have need for a concubine since his wife,
Kachiko, is the most desirable woman in Rokugan.

Clans: Scorpion Bayushi Kachiko and Bayushi Shoju walk by the koi ponds of the Imperial Palace and
Major Characters: Bayushi Shoju Bayushi KachikBayushi Yunako discuss the position of the Scorpion. They discuss their son, Dairu, and the spies around
them. Shoju expresses concern that the Scorpion have grown too prominent on the stage
Minor Characters: of the Empire when they should be in the back, pulling the strings. Kachiko believes that
Referenced CharacterBayushi Dairu Soshi Shiori Yogo Junzo Bayushi Ogoe it is only right that the Scorpion be center stage...they have earned it and the Empire
needs it. The Dragon struggle with their birthrate and the Perfect Land Sect, the Crab
Doji Hotaru Doji Satsume Kakita Yoshi Bayushi Aromoro struggle with the Shadowlands, the Phoenix find communication with the kami difficult.
Hida Kisada Bayushi-no-ka Hantei-no-kami The Crane will retry to take their place in courts. Kachiko proposes Aramoro be put
forward as Emerald Champion. When Shoju says all this will just lead to greater division
POV: Bayushi Shoju and resentment, Kachiko proposes an alternative: that the Celestial Heavens have
withdrawn favor from the current Emperor, and that Shoju could be the Emperor.
Keywords: But when Shoju takes that as a threat, potentially, against the Emperor, Kachiko laughs
and claims she was just joking.
Locations: Imperial Palace Dojo and Gardens
Time: Apr Week 3
Special Notes
Bayushi Ogoe fought, and failed to win against, the Unicorn when they entered the empire in order to pull the Scorpion off the world stage. Has the 'I will be your villain Hantei' story.

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Fiction Title: An Empire in Turmoil Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Katrina Ostrander Doji Kuwanan and Takeaki are defending a village, scouting in the fields, when they see a
line of dust. The village will soon be under attack.
Fiction Link: An Empire in Turmoil
Published:
Clans: Crane
Major Characters: Doji Kuwanan (Doji) Takeaki
Locations: The village Shirei Mura on the Osari Plains
Time: May Week 1
Special Notes
Fiction from Core Box Set

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Fiction Title: A Season of War Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Katrina Ostrander Kakita Asami negotiates with the Lion for the retention of Toshi Ranbo and the Osari
Plains, but after finding that Doji Kuwanan has been lost at Shirei Murai, the negotiations
end and Kakita Asami is made a hostage.
 Kakita Asami negotiates with the Lion for the retention of Toshi Ranbo and the Osari
Plains, but after finding that Doji Kuwanan has been lost at Shirei Murai, the negotiations
Fiction Link: A Season of War end and Kakita Asami is made a hostage.
Published:

Clans: Crane Lion

Major Characters: Kakita Asami Ikoma Eiji
Minor Characters: Matsu Beiona Kakita Kaezin
Referenced CharacterAkodo Hantei Lady Doji Doji Kuwanan
(Doji Satsume) (Doji Hotaru) Kakita Yuri
POV: Kakita Asami

Keywords:
Locations: Kyuden Ikoma
Time: May Week 1
Special Notes
Lion captured the Osari plains from Crane 3 short generations ago. Crane captured them back from Lion 2 full turnings of the seasons ago.

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Fiction Title: A Most Suitable Teacher Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Katrina Ostrander This story centers on a conversation between Ide Tadaji, Unicorn Ambassador to Otosan
Uchi, and Seppun Ishikawa, Captain of the Imperial Guard. According to Ishikawa, the
Fiction Link: A Most Suitable Teacher Emperor has declined to censure the Unicorn's practice of meishō dō , the name magic the
Published: August 18, 2017 Unicorn learned during their travels outside the Empire.

However, the Unicorn must send a meishō dō practitioner to Otosan Uchi to teach this
Clans: Unicorn Seppun name magic to the Seppun Hidden Guard, so they might better protect the Emperor from
Major Characters: Ide Tadaji Seppun Ishikawa unseen threats. Ishikawa requests Iuchi Shahai, daughter of the Iuchi daimyō , to fulfill
this role. Tadaji has no choice but to accept the request; but reflects to himself that
Minor Characters: Shahai will be viewed as a traitor to her family's traditions, never truly to be welcomed
Referenced CharacterAkodo Kaede Iuchi Shahai Iuchi Daiyu Ikoma Ujiaki among the Iuchi again.

POV: Ide Tadaji

Keywords:
Locations: The Imperial Palace
Time: June Week 2
Special Notes
This fiction was the result of the Kiku Matsuri Story Choice: it was decided that the Emperor would compel the Unicorn to teach meishō dō to the Hidden Guard. At the time of this story,
Seppun Ishikawa is Captain of the Imperial Guard.

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Fiction Title: In The Garden of Lies Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Yogo Hiroue and Shosuro Hyobu bait Kitsuki Shomon into a duel with Bayushi Gensato,
in order to lure her to a party at the Governor's palace. Shomon wins the duel and Hiroue
Fiction Link: In the Garden of Lies (Part 1) In the Garden of Lies (Part 2) takes the oppertunity to approach her after. Forgoing an atempt to seduce her, Hiroue
Published: September 6, 2017 ### takes up an intellectual discussion with Shomon, until he realizes someone is
approaching.
Clans: Scorpion Dragon Hiroue and Shomon part ways and Shosuro Miyako reveals herself, having been hiding in
Major Characters: Yogo Hiroue Kitsuki ShomonBayushi Gensato the shadows, listening. They reveal that the aim of the whole endeaver has been to find
out more about one of Shomon's former students, Satto and the circumstance of their
Minor Characters: Shosuro Hyobu Shosuro Miyak Bayushi Masanao estrangement. Satto is said to be "very highly placed" in the Perfect Land Sect, in the
Referenced CharacterSatto north. The question at hand is, how involved is Dragon leadership in the sect?

Hiroue feels he has gained some measure of trust with Shomon and generally trusts that
POV: Yogo Hiroue she is being honest in not having an involvement with the Prefect Land Sect. However,
Hiroue still questions just what the Dragon relation with the Sect actually is. In light of
this, he elects to send Miyako north, disguised as a peasant, to investigate further.
Keywords:
Locations: Ryokō Owari
Time: Apr Week 4
Special Notes
Suijindai is given as the proper name to the "notion of living in an age of declining virtue." Shosuro Hyobu is the governor of Ryokō Owari.

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Fiction Title: To The South Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Shinomen Wayfinders Shinjo Tatsuo and Iuchi Rimei are tracking an unknown entity
over the southern Unicorn plains. It outpaces them and soon is presumably out of what
Fiction Link: To The South (Part 1) To The South (Part 2) is notionally Unicorn territory. They both elect to pursue futher, but cannot over take
Published: October 4, 2017 ### whatever it is they follow. Soon they find smoke from the Shinomen Mori forest and send
Tama to investigate. They encounter and are confronted by Crab Clan infantry, at work
felling trees.
Clans: Unicorn Crab
Major Characters: Shinjo Tatsuo Iuchi Rimei It is revealed by Kaiu Shuichi, an engineer in the Twelfth Tower Command that they are
felling trees to repair the Carpenter Wall. Tatsuo suggests he be allowed to continue the
Minor Characters: Tama Hiruma Kogoe Kuni Heki pursuit of whatever they were tracking and is granted the oppertunity. Hiruma Kogoe
Referenced CharacterMoto Tsume accompanies Tatsuo in the task, while Rimei stays behind with Kuni Heki, the Crab
contingent's shugenja, present to appease the forest Kami.

POV: Shinjo Tatsuo Tatsuo and Kogoe follow the tracks, finding two large creatures that soon discover their
presence and contront them.

Keywords:
Locations: Shinomen Mori
Time: Apr Week 4
Special Notes
Twilight Mountains are mentioned as the home of the Falcon minor Clan. The Moto (presumably Tsume) is mentioned at having ridden into the Shadowlands, to purge it, but ultimately not succe

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Fiction Title: The Fate of Flames Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Matsu Tsuko rues the death of Akodo Arasou, former Champion of the Lion, and her
betrothed, at the hands of Doji Hotaru. She also blames Akodo Arasou for allowing
Fiction Link: The Fate of Flames Hotaru to escape after the fact. Tsuko finds some ronin asking for audiance with her.
Published: October 30, 2017 The leader of the so-called Warriors of the Boar, presents two gifts to her, the village of
Shirei Mura, recaptured, and a prisoner, Doji Kuwanan.

Clans: Lion Upon the resounting of taking the Village, Tsuko summarily executes Kujira, for the
Major Characters: Matsu Tsuko dishonor of having killed Lion peasants. She then questions Kuwanan about the death of
his father, Doji Satsume. Kuwanan admits that he is honor bound to investigate futher
Minor Characters: Kitsu Motso Kujira Doji Kuwanan Kitsu Motso than his sister's claim of "natural causes" as the cause of death. Tsuko regrets having not
met Kuwanan on the battlefield, where it would be honorable to kill him. She weighs to
options between returning Kuwanan to the contested area, to meet him in battle and
have the honor of besting him, or returning him to Doji Hotaru, where he could work to
uncover who is behdnd the death of his father, and presumably whoever is manipulating
the strife between the Crane and Lion.
 Matsu Tsuko rues the death of Akodo Arasou, former Champion of the Lion, and her
betrothed, at the hands of Doji Hotaru. She also blames Akodo Arasou for allowing
Hotaru to escape after the fact. Tsuko finds some ronin asking for audiance with her.
The leader of the so-called Warriors of the Boar, presents two gifts to her, the village of
Shirei Mura, recaptured, and a prisoner, Doji Kuwanan.

Upon the resounting of taking the Village, Tsuko summarily executes Kujira, for the
dishonor of having killed Lion peasants. She then questions Kuwanan about the death of
his father, Doji Satsume. Kuwanan admits that he is honor bound to investigate futher
than his sister's claim of "natural causes" as the cause of death. Tsuko regrets having not
Referenced CharacterAkodo Arasou Doji Hotaru Akodo Tuturi Doji Satsume met Kuwanan on the battlefield, where it would be honorable to kill him. She weighs to
options between returning Kuwanan to the contested area, to meet him in battle and
have the honor of besting him, or returning him to Doji Hotaru, where he could work to
POV: Matsu Tsuko uncover who is behdnd the death of his father, and presumably whoever is manipulating
the strife between the Crane and Lion.

Keywords:
Locations: Lion Camp on the Osari Plains
Time: May Week 4
Special Notes
Lady Tsuko is the diamyo of the Matsu.

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Fiction Title: Better To Be Certain Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Hiruma Shizuyo sets up a small camp somewhere in the Shadowlands. The night passes
with the camp being attacked by some manner of monster, killed by Shizuyo's arrows
Fiction Link: Better To Be Certain and after investigating the body, she burns it. Morning arrives and the camp is again
Published: October 31, 2017 attacked, this time by three bakemono, who burn most of Shizuyo's possessions. She
catches them, killing each.
Clans: Crab As dusk approaches, Shizuyo sees a human-like figure in the near distance. Only once the
Major Characters: Hiruma Shizuyo suns fully sets does the figure notice her. It is Shizuyo's son, Hiruma Kenjirō , having been
lost in the Shadowlands since attempting to escort a caravan. While Kenjirō seems
Minor Characters: Hiruma Kenjirō Hida Tsuru somewhat untainted, seems to retain knowledge of his former life, Shizuyo kills him,
Referenced CharacterHiruma Yukino since he is likely Shadowland-tainted.

Shizuyo reflets on this to Cavalry Master Hida Tsuru and a Kuni shugenja and is told that
POV: Hiruma Shizuyo Kenjirō was likely tainted, so best that he was purged in any case.

Keywords: Halloween
Locations: Shadowlands
Time: Summer or Autumn 1122
Special Notes
Several manner of Shadowland creatures are mentioned. Tsumunagi, a sort of barbed tapeworm, Kanu’s Oni, a hulking creature with a only a mouth rather than a head, gokimono, former human with a segmented shell
and a mass of cockroach limbs capped with human hands, hyakuhei, an animated corpse. Bakemono are also menntioned, which are goblin-like creatures.

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Fiction Title: The Fires of Justice Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Directly following the events of The Fate of Flames, Matsu Tsuko decides that the most
prudent course of action is not to seek revenge immediately and to allow Doji Kuwanan
Fiction Link: The Fires of Justice to return to Kyū den Kakita to investigate the death of Doji Satsume and question Doji
Published: November 5, 2017 Hotaru on the matter. Tsuko suspects that someone is manipulating the course of events
and wants her to kill Kuwanan, so she aims to thwart these designs and not be a pawn in
an unseen game.
Clans: Lion Crane
Major Characters: Matsu Tsuko Doji Kuwanan
Minor Characters:
Referenced CharacterMatsu Agetoki Akodo Toturi Kitsu Motso Akodo Arasou

POV: Matsu Tsuko

Keywords:
Locations: Lion camp on the Osari Plains
Time: May Week 4
Special Notes
The story is the continuation of The Fate of Flames and the result of the 2017 World Champion, Samuel Benies', story choice of justice. Yō jin no Shiro is mentioned as being the place Akodo
Arasou's body will be laid to rest at.

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Fiction Title: The Stories We Tell Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Nancy M. Sauer Doji Shizue recieves two letters, one from Doji Hotaru and one from Doji Kuwanan.
Hotaru's letter bids them be patient and await the verdict of the Imperial investigation.
Fiction Link: The Stories We Tell Kuwanan's letter expressing his doubt about the circumstance and manner of Doji
Published: November 8, 2017 Satsume's death.
Doji Shizue weighs both claims, reflects on how Hotaru regarded Satsume as a tyrant and
Clans: Crane responsible for Teinko's death, where Kuwanan regards Satsume as a decent father and
Major Characters: Doji Shizue their mother's death as a blameless tragedy. Shizue prays to Fukurokujin for wisdom in
the situation.
Minor Characters: Hantei Daisetsu
Referenced CharacterDoji Teinko Doji Satsume Doji Hotaru Doji Kuwanan Shiba Tsukune Shizue meets with Hantei Daisetsu who relates some information regarding the Imperial
perspective on the current Crane/Lion conflect. Shizue then tells a story involving a
Kakita Yoshi courthip and marraige of a historic Kakita and Lday Doji. From the story, Daisetsu takes
POV: Doji Shizue away from the sort of parable that the bare facts of a given matter are ultimately
secondary to the percieved facts by the given parties. Shizue reflects on this notion with
respect to the situation of Satsume's death and Hotaru and Kuwanan's differing views on
Keywords: how to view what happened.
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: May Week 4
Special Notes
Fukurokujin, is mentioned as the Fortune of Wisdom. Doji Teinko is said to have commited suicide. Toshi Ranbo is mentioned to be under siege. A broken engagement between the Lion and
the Unicorn is mentioned. Shiba Tsukune is laid to have trained as a Bushi with the Lion Clan. Empress Hochiahime is mentioned to be a poor health. Doji Shizue is said to use a cane to aid in
walking. Released in Tears of Ameterasu.

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Fiction Title: Blind Ambition Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Imperial Advisor Bayushi Kachiko has a meeting with Otomo Sorai, where they discuss
the interest of the Otomo family preventing a coalition between the Crane, Dragon,
Fiction Link: Blind Ambition Phoenix and Unicorn clans. Sorai reveals that Otomo spouses are married into each of
Published: 2017/11/09 these clans, in relatively senior positions" in order to lessen the likelihood of such a
coalition. A messanger, Shosuro Takeru, brings news, ending the meeting. He says that
he met with the Unicorn ambassador lde Tadaji, who said they plan to petition the
Clans: Scorpion Imperial Emperor to declare Toshi Ranbo an Imperial city, thereby ending most of the hostilties
Major Characters: Bayushi Kachiko there, under the threat of sanctions.
Minor Characters: Otomo Sorai Shosuro TakeruHantei the Thirty-Eighth Kachiko reflects on how relations between the Crane, Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn seem
Referenced Characterlde Tadaji Bayushi Shoju Doji Hotaru Isawa Kaede Akodo Tuturi to be improving despite her assurance to Bayushi Shoju that this would not happen. She
wonders what the Unicorn endgame is with this move and goves over the implications in
her mind.
POV: Bayushi Kachiko
Kachiko meets with the Emperor and informs him of the situation regarding Toshi Ranbo
and of a Crab request for support. She suggests that the Imperial Chancellor be sent to
Keywords: deny the Crab's request for Jade and brings up the matter of The Emerald Championship.
Locations: The Forbidden City She suggests an appointment for Bayushi Aramoro, but the Emperor unexpectly chooses
to run the traditional tournmanet for the position.
 Time: June Week 1
Special Notes
The Otomo are an Imperial family, said to "existed to sow dissent among the clans." Sorai is the family daimyō . An intimate relationship between Doji Hotaru and Bayushi Kachiko is implied.
It is said that Isawa Kaede and Akodo Toturi are or to be married. It is said that Hantei the Thirty-Eighth can trace his linage back directly to Lady Sun.

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Fiction Title: Service and Sacrifice Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Ikoma Ujiaki and Akodo Matoko share drinks and Matoko's loyalty is questioned, but she
reaffirms her comitment to the Lion clan and to Akodo Toturi. The impending Emerald
Fiction Link: Service and Sacrifice Championship is considered.
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Akodo Toturi reflects on the death of Akodo Arasou and Doji Hotaru's role in it and if he
could defeat her in the upcoming Emerald Championship. He also thinks about the rising
Clans: Lion Phoenix sentiment that open war with the Crane clan should be declared. Toturi think back to
Major Characters: Ikoma Ujiaki Akodo Toturi meeting Kaede, thinks about his brother Akodo Arasou and then, as the marriage
ceremony takes place how it might be best for the Lion clan if he were to win the
Minor Characters: Akodo Matoko Akodo Kage Isawa Kaede Isawa Ujina Emerald Championship and thus vacate the leaderhip role he has now as Clan Champion.
Referenced CharacterDaidoji Utsugiri Akodo Arasou Doji Hotaru Matsu Tsuko
Kakita Toshimoko
POV: Ikoma Ujiaki Akodo Toturi

Keywords:
Locations: The Forbidden City
Time: June Week 4
Special Notes
Akodo Matoko and Daidoji Utsugiri were married, but Utsugiri defected to the Crane clan. It is mentioned that Akodo Toturi was betrothed to Isawa Kaede when he was 8 years old.

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Fiction Title: A Difference of Lanterns Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Yasuki Taka considers who in his current gathering is a spy and just who they would be
spying for. The gathering breaks up and Taka prepares for a meeting with the Emperor.
Fiction Link: A Difference Of Lanterns Upon ariving to the audiance, he is met by Kakita Yoshi, the Imperial Chancellor, of the
Published: 2017/11/16 Crane clan. Taka tells how the Kaiu Wall's situation is dire. They discuss the trouble of
sending aid, by water the Mantis minor clan is an issue, by land, the long jouney and
disruptive passing are issues. A matter of Crab refusing the term of Lion help is also
Clans: Crab Mantis Crane raised by Yoshi.
Major Characters: Yasuki Taka Kakita Yoshi
At a loss to covercome the Chancellor's objections to sending troops, Taka raises te
Minor Characters: Yoritomo question of supplying jade to aid the Wall, but again fails to overcome objections to any
Referenced CharacterHantei XXXVIlI Hida Yakamo allotment. Taking his leave, Taka returns to his residence, only to find an unexpected
visitor, Yoritomo, the leader of the Mantis clan. Taka is then accosted, a sackcloth put
over his head and acarried away.
POV: Yasuki Taka

Keywords:
Locations: The Forbidden City
Time: June Week 2
Special Notes
The Yasuki family mon is a golden carp surrounding a flower of deep azure. Yasuki Taka is a daimyō . Kakita Yoshi is also a daimyō . Released in For Honor and Glory. Released in Into the
Forbidden City.

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Fiction Title: Beneath, Below, Beyond Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Taka find's himself unhooded in a curious room. He is bidded to change his clothes to
blend in. Upon exiting the room, he realizes he is not on land at all, but a ship. He meets
Fiction Link: Beneath, Below, Beyond with Yoritomo and they discuss the deal alluded to in the previous story.
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The Mantis clan, having lost the favor of the Crane clan, desires to elevate themselves to a
full Clan. To do so, they need the backing of one though. Yoritomo proposes a deal, jade
Clans: Crab Mantis Crane and weapons for the Crab clan's backing of the Mantis in Imperial dealings. Taka makes
Major Characters: Yasuki Taka Yoritomo the deal, the need for jade and weapons is too great to resist.
Minor Characters: Kudaka
Referenced Characters:

POV: Yasuki Taka

Keywords:
Locations: Off the Rokugon Coast
Time: June Week 2
Special Notes
Daikoku-no-Kami is mentioned as the Fortune of Wealth and Commerce. Bitter Wind is said to be the flagship of the First Storm. Tenkinja, is the term used for Mantis clan priestesses of
tempests and tides. Kaimetsu-Uo is mentioned as Yoritomo's former Crab ancestor who started the Mantis clan.

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Fiction Title: Family Duty Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III A Shinjo family hunting trip reveals that Iuchi Shahai is a half-sister to the Shinjo family.
Shono accuses his mother of subverting the potential Lion clan alliance for personal
Fiction Link: Family Duty reasons. A messanger then arrives.
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Utaku Yumino delivers a message that the Lion clan, under Matsu Mitsuko had taken
Hisu Mori Mura, under the pretense that it was to be part of the now-broken treaty, of
Clans: Unicorn which the Mitsuko and Shono bethrothal was a part. Altansarnai suspects that the Lion
Major Characters: Shinjo Yasamura Shinjo Altansarnai specifically sent Mitsuko to capture the city, hoping to capitalize on the division in the
family and alerts Shono to this possibility. Shono and Yumino ride for Hisu Mori Mura to
Minor Characters: Shinjo Shono Shinjo Haruko Utaku Yumino try to recapture it.
Referenced CharacterIuchi Shahai Matsu Mitsuko

POV: Shinjo Yasamura Shinjo Altansarnai

Keywords:
Locations: Shinjo family stables
Time: June Week 3
Special Notes
The Utaku family mon is a solid lavender circle. Matsu Mitsuko and Shinjo Shono were subjects of a failed betrothal. Utaku Yumino is metioned to be stationed at Hisu Mori Mura and who's
mother is mentioned as the "hero of the Kō baku earthquake." The Matsu family mon is mentioed to be a "lion’s paw glutching a sword handle."
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Fiction Title: Flying Chariot, Standing Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Gareth-Michael Skarka Utaku Kamoko brings word from Shinjo Altansarnai of the recent Lion aggression against
the Unicorn clan. Ide Tadaji wants to inform the Emperor, but is only able to gain an
Fiction Link: Flying Chariot, Standing audiance with Miya Satoshi, the Imperial Hereld. After the meeting, Tadaji and Kamoko
Published: ### discuss what Satoshi's stance during the meeting might have given away.

They conclude that Satoshi might view the Unicorn-Lion conflict as adventagous to the
Clans: Unicorn Imperial interest, keeping the relative stregth of both clanes forcused on each other and
Major Characters: Ide Tadaji also relatively weaken each in turn. It would also serve the lessen tention between the
Lion and Crane clans.
Minor Characters: Utaku Kamoko Miya Satoshi
Referenced CharacterOtomo Sorai Shinjo Altansarnai

POV: Ide Tadaji Utaku Kamoko

Keywords:
Locations: Forbidden City
Time: June Week 1
Special Notes
Ide Tadaji is said to be the family daimyō and is mentioned to have a club foot. Miya Satoshi is mentioned as the Imperial Herald and the family daimyō . Released with The Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Fiction Title: Court Games Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D. G. Laderoute Kakita Yoshi as chancellor prepares for a new session of the Imperial Court, walking in
the garden and remembering the faults and foibles of each courtier. He remembers the
Fiction Link: Court Games last time he was there, meeting with his brother Kakita Toshimoko, prior to the funeral of
Published: ### Doji Satsume, who reminds him that Hotaru blames Satsume for the death of her mother
and their sister, Tienko, as does Toshimoko.
Clans: Crane Yoshi meets with Kakita Yuri, whose daughter, Asami, has been taking hostage. They
Major Characters: Kakita Yoshi Kakita Toshimoko speak of how the Unicorn wish to make Toshi Ranbo an imperial holding. The Unicorn
request that they be allowed to speak first on the agenda of the court, and Yoshi decides
Minor Characters: Kakita Yuri Bayushi KachikHantei 38th that it is in the not against the Empire's interests for it to be so, and he would grant it
Referenced CharacterDoji Hotaru Doji Satsume Doji Tienko Akodo Arasou Doji Kuwanan even if it wasn't useful to the Empire, since he, as Chancellor, served only the Emperor.
He acceeds to the request and reassures Kakita Yuri about his daughter.
Yasuki Taka Kakita Asami Bayushi Shoju Ikoma Ujiaki Ide Tadaji
POV: Kakita Yoshi However, when he gets to court, the Emperor steps in and recognizes Doji Satsume's
death. He announces that there will be a new Test of the Emerald Champion, and he will
issue an edict that no existing Imperial laws will be amended or repealed, or new ones
Keywords: will be proposed or enacted until after the tournament. But the face behind this decision
Locations: Imperial Palace and Gardens seems to be Kachiko, whose fan offers a silent threat to Kakita Asami as she strips Yoshi
of his power and ends the Unicorn delegations proposal.
Time: Akodo 10, 1123
Special Notes
The shion blossom signifies remembrance. Doji Tienko is Hotaru's mother and Yoshi and Toshimoko's sister. She commited suicide, in part because of Satsume, her husbands, unrelenting
demands. The noble die and may well go to Yomi, while those who commit suicide linger in Meido awaiting judgement. Sayings over the thrown of the Emperor say "All is right with the
world" and "Revere Heaven, Love people".

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Fiction Title: Honor, Loyalty, Duty Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Bayushi Yojiro is spying in on a card game between Bayushi Kachiko and guests. She
delivers to Yojiro a coded message that she wants him to use his postion as Emerald
Fiction Link: Honor, Loyalty, Duty Magistrate and control over planning the Emerald Championship tournament to fix the
Published: December 6, 2017 outcome in favor of Bayushi Aramoro.

Yojiro reflects on this commander with his sister later and decides that his duty to the
Clans: Scorpion Empire superceeds his duty to elevate the Scorpion Clan. If he must follow the orders
Major Characters: Bayushi Yojiro and favor Aramoro, he will also find a way to favor Aramoro's opponents to rebalance
things, in the interest of being a dutiful Imperial servent and defender of Rokugon as a
Minor Characters: Bayushi Kachiko Otomo Mikuru Shosuro Hatsuko whole.
Referenced CharacterBayushi Goshiu Doji Satsume Bayushi Shoju Bayushi Aramoro

POV: Bayushi Yojiro

Keywords:
Locations: Forbidden City
Time: June Week 4
Special Notes
Otomo Mikuru and Bayushi Yojiro are sister and brother.

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Fiction Title: The Bright Flame of the World's Glory Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Nancy M. Sauer Bayushi Aramoro prractces for the upcoming Emperald Championship and is visited by
Bayushi Yojiro who informs him of the plan to distract Akodo Toturi during the duel in
Fiction Link: The Bright Flame of the World's Glory order to secure a Scorpion victory. Yojiro then delivers a cryptic warning to Akodo
Published: December 7, 2017 Toturi that fortells this turns of events.

Toturi also deals with news from Ikoma Ujiaki that Matsu Mitsuko has, under the
Clans: Lion Scorpion pretense of the broken bethrothal of Shinjo Altansarnai and lkoma Anakazu, invaded the
Major Characters: Akodo Toturi Bayushi Yojiro Bayushi Aramoro Unicorn territory of Hisu Mori Mura. Toturi reflects on how his winning would be in the
best interest of not just the Lion clan, but all of the Empire.
Minor Characters: Agasha Sumiko lkoma Ujiaki
Referenced CharacterBayushi Kachiko Akodo Kaede lkoma AnakazuMatsu Mitsuko Doji Satsume As the duel begins, Toturi contemplates what Yojiro's message had meant and at the last
moment, realizes the plan, closes his eyes and strikes, winning the duel and the Emerald
Shinjo Altansarnai Champtionship. After, he wonders what Yojiro's endgame was in warning him and
POV: Akodo Toturi Bayushi Aramoro wonders if he can trust him, or Agasha Sumiko, his second-in-command.

Keywords:
Locations: Forbidden City
Time: July Week 1
Special Notes
Agasha Sumiko is said to be the Ruby Champion. Released with Fate Has No Secrets.

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Fiction Title: Wildcats and Dragon Teeth Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Lisa Farrell Agasha Sumiko works on training Hantei Sotorii as required of her station as Ruby
Champion. She reflects on his brash manner and wonders what Doji Satsume might have,
Fiction Link: Wildcats And Dragon Teeth or not, taught him. Sotorii makes a dishonorable move and Sumiko takes a flesh wound
Published: December 13, 2017 to end the duel, realizing that he wants to win more than to be honorable.

Sumiko then meets with Kitsuki Yaruma, whom she trusts and invite him to her home to
relay her fears to. The cown prince questions Sumiko on her opinion of the new Emerald
Champion, on which she is reticent to say just yet. The corwn prince takes his leave
before she can answer.
 Agasha Sumiko works on training Hantei Sotorii as required of her station as Ruby
Champion. She reflects on his brash manner and wonders what Doji Satsume might have,
or not, taught him. Sotorii makes a dishonorable move and Sumiko takes a flesh wound
to end the duel, realizing that he wants to win more than to be honorable.

Sumiko then meets with Kitsuki Yaruma, whom she trusts and invite him to her home to
Clans: Dragon Imperial relay her fears to. The cown prince questions Sumiko on her opinion of the new Emerald
Major Characters: Agash Sumiko Hantei Sotorii Champion, on which she is reticent to say just yet. The corwn prince takes his leave
before she can answer.
Minor Characters: Kitsuki Yaruma
Referenced CharacterDoji Satsume

POV: Agasha Sumiko

Keywords:
Locations: Forbidden City
Time: July Week 2
Special Notes
Kitsuki Yaruma is the Dragon Clan ambassador to the Imperial Court.

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Fiction Title: Fireflies Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Akodo Kaede confides in Seppun Ishikawa that she does not understand her new
husband Akado Toturi. He advocates patience in the pursuit. Kaede changes the subject
Fiction Link: Fireflies to the issue of the Elemental imbalance, of which Ishikawa has recelt spoken to Kaede's
Published: December 14, 2017 father, Isawa Ujina. Kaede petitions Ishikawa to not yet let the issue become widely
known, before the Phoenix can learn more about what is going on and he assents.
Ishikawa leaves Kaede with a letter from Isawa Tadaka. Ishikawa briefly reflects that
Clans: Lion Phoenix Toturi is not worthy of Kaede.
Major Characters: Akodo Kaede Akodo Toturi
The letter reveals to Kaede that Tadaka has challenged his sensei to a duel, a breech in
Minor Characters: Seppun Ishikawa custom. A noise brings Kaede to Toturi's desk, where she stumbles upon a journal of his,
Referenced CharacterIsawa Ujina with parts of the Tao copied out. Toturi discovers her and relates a story about the Tao
and Shinsei, how no Lion would ever open the Tao to read. Kaede offers to copy out the
Tao from memory for him, Toturi takes his leave. Kaede worries she failed again has
POV: Akodo Kaede Seppun Ishikawa failed to get close to him. He returns though with her preferred tea. They spend the
evening hand-in-hand.

Keywords:
Locations: Forbidden City
Time: July Week 2
Special Notes
Seppun Ishikawa and Akodo Kaede are mentioned to have been childhood friends. Kaede is mentioned to have survived three years in the mountains of the Dragon Clan. Released with Meditations on the Ephemeral

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Fiction Title: The Specters of War Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Lisa Farrell Akodo Kaede relates the unsettling dreams she has been having to Akodo Toturi, about
spirits and Toshi Ranbo. She says she must go, with the Lion's shugenja. Toturi forbides
Fiction Link: The Spectres of War it and says he will go himself. Toturi tells Agasha Sumiko of his plan and how almost
Published: February 7, 2018 every Clan now has a potential interst in Toshi Ranbo. Arriving under the pretense of
seeing the place where Akodo Arasou fell and investigting reports of disturbed spirits,
Totui surveys the city.
Clans: Lion Crane Phoenix
Major Characters: Akodo Toturi Daidoji Uji, the Crane commander of the city, says they are simply preparing for the
upcoming war, not starting one. Riding outside the city, Kitsuki Kā gi reports a scout, in
Minor Characters: Akodo Kaede Agasha SumikoDaidoji Uji Kitsuki Kā gi the area, not from the city. Toturi contemplates who this scout may belong to, perhaps
Referenced CharacterAkodo Arasou another army advancing on the city.

POV: Akodo Toturi

Keywords:
Locations: Forbidden City Toshi Ranbo
Time: July Week 3
Special Notes
Kitsuki Kā gi is said to be an adopted Dragon.

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Fiction Title: Repentence Does Not Come First Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Isawa Tadaka asks Shiba Tetsu to be his second in the duel challenging his master but is
refused. Isawa Tadaka makes a deal with a kami spirit of the mountain to support him in
Fiction Link: Repentence Does Not Come First the duel. Isawa Rujo and Tadaka duel, and while Rujo almost wins, he pauses to try to
Published: April 2, 2018 convince Tadaka to turn away from his course. Tadaka sacrifices part of his face for the
power to bring down Rujo. Rujo is exiled from the clan as a ronin and Tadaka becomes
the Elemental Master of Earth.
Clans: Phoenix
Major Characters: Isawa Tadaka Shiba Tetsu
Minor Characters: Isawa Rujo Asako Togama Shiba no Sesai Yasuhide
Referenced CharacterShiba Tsukune (Isawa Ujina) Shiba Isawa
Isawa Akuma
POV: Isawa Tadaka

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Tetsu is in the Order of Chikai. Kaito and Cliffside Shrine originate in Garanto province.

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Fiction Title: The Sword and the Spirits Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Shiba Tsukune travels to Cliffside Shrine to try to find her former ward, Isawa Tadaka,
Fiction Link: Novel and persuade him to honourably withdraw from a duel with his sensei, the Master of
Earth Isawa Rujo.
Published: May 31, 2018
While there, she becomes involved with an investigation into a decaying shrine and
Clans: Phoenix mysterious deaths. Tadaka is investigating for the Council; Asko Maezawa is
investigating for the Asako Daimyo and Inquisitors; Kaito Kosori is investigating for
Major Characters: Asako Maezawa Isawa Tadaka Kaito Kosori Shiba Tsukune
herself. Kaito Nobukai is appeasing a violent spirit and attempting to protect his
Minor Characters: Asako Azunami Isawa Eju Isawa Rujo Isawa Tsuke Isawa Ujina family.
Kaito Nobukai Kaito UwazuruShiba Tetsu Shiba Ujimitsu
Referenced CharacteHantei XXXVIII Doji Hotaru Isawa Kaede Asako Togam Isawa Atsuko After the shrine is deconsecrated accidentally by Tsukune, many Kaito including
Nobukai are killed by angry ghosts. Maezawa traps Tadaka, Tsukune and Kosori
 Nobukai are killed by angry ghosts. Maezawa traps Tadaka, Tsukune and Kosori
Isawa Iwahaki Kaito Genza (Isawa) KaiyokIsawa Kaito Kaito Tsuruko while working to prevent the spirits escaping to the main village.
POV: Shiba Tsukune
The three of them are forced to stay overnight in the haunted shrine and try to protect
themselves by solving its problems. Tsukune nearly drowns in a well, but finds a
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secret chamber instead. Tadaka carries out powerful rituals. Kosori unknowingly
Locations: Isawa Palace Cliffside Shrine takes up the Ancestral Bow of the Kaito, proving herself the next Daimyo, but is
Time:
Special Notes
The Kaito were a vassal family of the Isawa at the start of the fiction but had been promoted to an independant Great Clan family by the end of it. They were originally a tribe of
Yobanjin that were adopted into the Phoenix Clan by marriage in the 5th century.

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Fiction Title: Tempests and Tides Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Asahina Maeko takes a ship off the Lonely Shore, following a hunch that recent Crane
ships going missing there are not caused by natural pheomena. Carrying fake cargo, the
Fiction Link: Tempests and Tides Crane ship is set up by a storm, which is revealed to actually be caused by the Mantis
Published: June 28, 2018 tenkinja Kudaka. A brief display of powers between Maeko and Kudaka ensues, after
which Maeko reveals that the cargo they carry was only just bricks to give the
appearance of being heavily laden with goods.
Clans: Crane Mantis
Major Characters: Asahina Maeko Kudaka Upon returning to Kyuden Gotei, Kudaka tells Yoritomo what happened. They reflect on
the failed raid and Yorimoto remarks that with the formalized deal with Crab and
Minor Characters: Yoritomo Fuu Umi escalated conflict between the Crane and Lion, a change of tactics is in order, directing
Referenced CharacterLady Takako Matsu Kenji the Mantis power against the Crane more directly.

POV: Asahina Maeko Kudaka

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Locations: Off the Lonely Shore Kyuden Gotei
Time:
Special Notes
Released with Breath of the Kami

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Fiction Title: A Crane Takes Flight Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Doji Hotaru surveys her Clan's war camp following a battle. She delivered inspiring
words to the recently defeated troops. She reflects on how much is has cost to employ all
Fiction Link: A Crane Takes Flight the rō nin necessary to fight the Lion clan. Diadoji Netsu, the commander of the earlier
Published: July 3, 2018 battle awaits Hotaru in her command tent. He offers to commit seppuku, but Hotaru
does not accept. She informs him he will do better next battle, not wanting to lose an
asset when their forces are already shorthanded.
Clans: Crane Lion Scorpion
Major Characters: Doji Hotaru Doji Kuwanan Doji Kuwanan enters, having just returned from his brief Lion captivity. He disagrees
with not accepting Netsu's seppuku and brings up the issue of investigating Doji
Minor Characters: Diadoji Netsu Satsume's death. Hotaru does not agree that there is anything to investigate and
Referenced CharacterDoji Kuzunobu Doji Satsume Akodo Toturi Bayushi Kachiko Kuwanan raises his suspision that they are all being manipulated.
Hotaru asks what proof there is of such a conspiracy, but Kuwanan insists that is
POV: Doji Hotaru precisely what much be investaged, to rule such a notion as plausible or not. Hotaru
wonders to herself if Kachiko could really have been involved.

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Locations: War camp near Toshi Ranbo
Time: July Week 2
Special Notes
Doji Hotaru is implied to be married to Doji Kuzunobu, formerly of the Fox Clan, to cemente an alliance through an heir.

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Fiction Title: Gaze Into Darkness Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Kuni Yori tests a new sort of ward he has crafted on the Wall, in a place he has
anticipated will be attacked. It seems to work, Yori instructs Kuni Daigo, his assistant, to
Fiction Link: Gaze Into Darkness collect six warriors most effected by the Shadowlands creature and have them brough to
Published: July 5, 2018 Castle Kuni for study.
At Castle Kuni, Yori meets with Kuni Ayame and encourages her to expand her testing in
Clans: Crab surpressing Shadowlands taint to human subjects. Later, Yori visits Ayame's labratory,
Major Characters: Kuni Yori Kuni Utagu to see the progress of her work. Yori tells her to send word of the progress of her work.
Minor Characters: Kuni Daigo Kuni Ayame Weeks pass and Yori elects to check back, taking his assistants and a few warriors. He
Referenced CharacterHida Kisada Kuni Mokuna find the lab filled with abberent forms of subjects, the last of which is Ayame herself. Yori
brings her somehow still living body back to Castle Yori for investiagation, despite the
clear fact that her treatment did not work. Yori reflects that he always knew that it
POV: Kuni Utagu wouldn't have.

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Locations: Castle Kuni Kuni Wasteland
Time: April Week 2
Special Notes
Kuni Mokuna is mentioned as Kuni Yori's historically maligned great-grandfather. The Kuni Wasteland is mentioned to have been reclaimed Tainted territory. Released with Tainted Lands

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Fiction Title: Kurosuni Village Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Chris Longhurst Katsuo and Tomoko work to fix a fence in thier village, when a group of samurai
approach. They figure it is Yasuki Hikaru, who has been the magistrate of the village, but
Fiction Link: Kurosunai Village wonder why she has an entourage this time. Tomoko takes water to her mother and to
Published: July 11, 2018 altert her that the samurai are on their way. Katsou arrives home and is questioned by
Yasuki, only to learn the samurai he saw where not with her. Katsou finds Shiro, a friend,
and they worry, along with his mother a father, that either the unknown samurai or
Clans: Crab Yasuki will learn they have been brewing shō chū illegally.
Major Characters: Katsuo Tomoko
Maki takes Katsuo to Yasuki and offers him as an ashigaru. Yasuki senses some
Minor Characters: Yasuki Hikaru Shiro Maki deception, but they are then attacked by the unknown samurai. Katsuo meets up with
Referenced CharacterShin Tomoko, she professes her love for him, then goes to get her family and bring them to
Katsuo's house where they can all meet. Katsuo stays to fight and notices that the
samurai are no longer human. Maki tries to stop the creature, is killed, but Katsuo kills it
POV: Katsuo in turn.
Yasuki worries Katsou and Tomoko might be Tainted, but does not kill them, instead bids
Keywords: them to flee with their families, but under an oath that they must take the lives of anyone
Locations: Kurosunai Village that might manfest signs of growing Taint. They leave, later worring about the abilty of
the Crab clan to defend against the Shadowlands without the jade they need to do so.
 Time: July Week 4
Special Notes
Kurosunai Village is mentioned to be in the Ishigaki Province.

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Fiction Title: Awakened Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Nancy M. Sauer Two Naga, the Apieshu and lshikibal, confront Tatsuo and Kogoe, questioning thier
presensce in the forest. Tatsuo and Kogoe are brought to a naga encampment, they
Fiction Link: Awakened consider escapting to warn the crab engineer, Kaiu Shuichi, but elect to try to negotiotate
Published: July 12, 2018 with them. Hiruma Kogoe offers to stay as a hostage for the release of Tatsuo.

Tatsuo returns to tell Kaiu Shuichi of what happened. The camp is attacked by the
Clans: Unicorn Crab formerly missing ashigaru, who are now undead. Apieshu and lshikibal return with
Major Characters: Shinjo Tatsuo Hiruma Kogoe Kogoe to help defend the camp. lshikibalis killed by the undead, but Apieshu is killed by
the still living Crab ashigaru, mistaking him for a threat. Kaiu Shuichi decides it is time to
Minor Characters: Kaiu Shuichi take the lumber and leave. Tatsuo is dismissed, pyres are made for the dead, humans
Referenced Characters: and naga alike.

POV: Shinjo Tatsuo

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Locations: Shinomen Mori
Time: May Week 1
Special Notes
The naga reference a past event called The Great Sleep.

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Fiction Title: Dreams of Shadow Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Shosuro Sadako stalks the Forbidden City at night. She is tasked with killing a Crane
retainer and one of the Emerald Champion's servents. The final task she has to make
Fiction Link: Dreams of Shadow sure a certain scroll is put in the Crane Guesthouse, to be found later. She accoplishes
Published: July 17, 2018 this last task, when she is confronted by lsawa Ujina, who, awakend by poor dreams of
his deceased first wife, takes to walking outside the Phoenix Guesthouse.

Clans: Scorpion Phoenix Ujina spots Sadako, but thinks it, first, is his fomer wife, then possibly his daughter. Both
Ujina and Sadako black out, and Ujina has a vision of falling, into deep, black water or
Major Characters: lsawa Ujina Shosuro Sadako darkness. Sadako comes to after, with no recollection of what has happened. Sadako
Minor Characters: wonders if she killed him, or what happened to Ujina. Dispite having not completed the
full mission, Sadako is unnearved and takes leave of the city before sunrise.
Referenced CharacterDoji Ninube Akodo Kaede

POV: lsawa Ujina Shosuro Sadako

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Locations: Forbidden City
Time: July Week 4
Special Notes
Doji Ninube is mentioned to have died shortly after Kaede's birth.

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Fiction Title: Outsiders Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Isawa Kosori no Kaito gets word that the kami of Hō seki Pond Shrine were angered and
attacked the local priests. Kosori is told to await the arrival of Isawa shugenjas to
Fiction Link: Outsiders investigate. When a Unicorn shugenja arrives, Iuchi Takeya, Kosori takes advantage and
Published: July 18, 2018 goes to investigate. They made serval offerings to the kami, to no avail.

Knowing the kami would aid her, as a Kaito, she falls and when the kami does save her,
Clans: Phoenix Unicorn she knows that the kami is not angery, but is in battle with another spirit. Takeya and
Major Characters: Isawa Kosori Iuchi Takeya Kosori enage the hostile spirit, which they realize is no kami, but a djinn. Finally Kosori
fires a kami blessed arrow into the djinn, driving it off.
Minor Characters:
Referenced CharacterShiba Tsukune Isawa Kaito After the event, Kosori gets a letter stating that her family, the Kaito are now elevated to a
Great Family. Takeya rues the fact that he is blamed for having brought the djinn to the
shrine, since Kosori mentioned in her report that it came from Unicorn lands. Takeya
POV: Isawa Kosori must leave, or face arrest. Kosori is happy for the elevation of her family but unhappy at
the cost to the Unicorn shugenja.

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Locations: Shrine of the Ki-Rin
Time: July Week 4
Special Notes
Isawa Kosori is said to have permanently lost the ability to speak. The Kaito are mentioned as a vassal family to the Isawa. The Phoenix and Unicorn are said to have an agreement, for three hundred
years, that Unicorn samurai could freely travel to the Phoenix’s Shrine of the Ki-Rin without travel papers.

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Fiction Title: Heart of the Garden Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Edward Bolme Iuchi Shahai walks in the Imperial Gardens. She recalls the ceremony marking her
acceptance of the Imperial Summons, to become the Emperor's guest to teach the Seppun
Fiction Link: Heart of the Garden family about meishō dō . She rues the fact that she must betray at lesat some of the
Published: July 25, 2018 Unicorn's secrets in doing so. She recalls her half-siblings, Shinjo Shono, Shinjo Haruko,
and Shinjo Yasamura visting her with a gift, but has doubts if they really accept her.
Clans: Unicorn Imperial Shahai is again in the gardens, considering what to do to fulfull her obligation to both
Major Characters: Iuchi Shahai Hantei Daisetsu teach the meishō dō but also not betray all the Unicorn's secrets. In the midst, she meets
Seppun Sanosuke and Hantei Daisetsu, who says he has noticed her dour mood while
Minor Characters: Shinjo Shono Shinjo Haruko Shinjo YasamurSeppun Sanosuke walking. Shahai takes her leave.
Referenced Characters:
Another trip through the garden, Sanosuke and Daisetsu find Shahai, meditating this
time. Daisetsu questions what she has been mediating on. Sanosuke is not happy with
POV: Iuchi Shahai her answer, but Daisetsu dismisses him. He tells Shahai he knows he was thinking of
seppuku. He tells her that if she were to, it would not solve the issue of Unicorn secrets,
only force someone else to divulge them while also making the clan seem guilty.
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Locations: Forbidden City
Time: July 18th
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Fiction Title: Sun and Snow Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan A rō nin, Satto, arrives with merchants and others in the small, hidden ville where Yuki
lives with other devotees of the Perfect Land Sect. Satto meets with Hige, Kenbei, one of
Fiction Link: Snow And Sun the merchants, interviews the Perfect Land Sect memners, casting one out for impeity.
Published: August 26, 2018 He questions Yuki's past, but allows her to stay.

Shosuro Miyako casts off her role as the peasent Yuki to spy on the meeting between
Clans: Dragon Scorpion Satto, Kanbei, lchirō and Hige. She learns that Dragon forcces march south, out of Dragon
Major Characters: Yuki Shosuro Miyako lands, and that lchirō is Mirumoto Masashige long lost son.
Minor Characters: Hige Satto lchirō Kanbei She wonders about what the connection between the declining birth rate in Dragon
Referenced CharacterTadao Yogo Hiroue Mirumoto Masashige lands, the reputed failures of Samurai to uphold the Celestial Order, and the Dragon's
sudden taking of action.

POV: Yuki Shosuro Miyako

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Locations: Hidden village in Dragon territory
Time: Aug Week 3
Special Notes
Released with All and Nothing.

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Fiction Title: Between the Lines Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Rō nin attack a ville of peasents, Togashi Mitsu arrives and, with some Dragon bushi,
engage with the with. Mirumoto Hitomi arrives after and they defeat the rō nin. After,
Fiction Link: Between the Lines Hitomi chastizes Mitsu's actions; he belived the rō nin to be in Lion employ, but they were
Published: August 1, 2018 hired by the Crane, with whom the Dragon have a safe passage agreement. One rō nin
escaped and they await to see what trouble that might bring.
Clans: Dragon It is a Lion army that arrives, Mitsu goes to parlay with Ikoma Tsanuri. He plays both
Major Characters: Togashi Mitsu Mirumoto Hitomi sides against the middle, revealing that the rō nin were hired by the Crane and pledges
that the Dragon has no business with the Lion, rather they move on, and against, the
Minor Characters: Ikoma Tsanuri Suna Crane. On his word that the Dragon forces are not aiding the Crane and are not hostile to
Referenced CharacterHida Yakamo Mirumoto Akitake the Lion, the Dragon forces are let safe passage, as long as they travel through Crane
territory.

POV: Togashi Mitsu

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Locations: Near the Lion city of Oiku
Time: July Week 3
Special Notes
Togashi Mitsu is the Dragon Clan Champion and is said to be an ise zumi and master of the Togashi Order. Mirumoto Hitomiis said to have, at 8 years old, tried to duel Hida Yakamo over the death

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Fiction Title: A Swift End Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Lisa Farrell A small Lion force has taken and occupied Hisu Mori Mura, Uicorn forces approach to
retake the fort. Matsu Mitsuko goes out to parley with Shinjo Shono, explaining that the
Fiction Link: A Swift End Lion seek recompence for the broken betrothal. Shono insists the Lion must withdraw.
Published: August 2, 2018 When Mitsuko refuses, Shono challenges her to single combat. She, again, refuses and
returns to the fort.
Clans: Lion Unicorn Lion forces take to firing arrows at the Unicorn cavelry, and the Unicorn forces return fire
Major Characters: Matsu Mitsuko Shinjo Shono with flaming arrows. Rather than be burned in the wooden fort, the Lion forces sally
from the gates. Mitsuko wades through the battle, finding Shono and demanding he fight
Minor Characters: Hosokawa her. She cuts down his horse and lunging at him, is run through the belly by his sword.
Referenced CharacterMatsu Gohei Mitsuko remineses that what she really wanted was to fight alongside Shono.

The battle ends, the Unicorn having won, with Mitsuko laying wounded on the battlefield
POV: Matsu Mitsuko among the dead Lion forces.

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Locations: Hisu Mori Mura
Time: July Week 1
Special Notes
The Shinjo family symbol is a fire-maned Unicorn, the Minami Kaze symbol is an ice-blue arrow. Released with Elements Unbound.

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Fiction Title: Whispers of Shadow and Steel Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Bayushi Yojiro is sent to Ryoko Owari by his Champion, Shoju. There, he is to prove
Fiction Link: Printed Novel the innocence of Bayushi Aramoro, who has been accused of murdering a Kitsuki
trade delegate.
Published: October 10, 2018
On his first day in the city, He encounters a local crime lord Ikku; the Governor
Clans: Scorpion Shosuro Hyobu and the Captain of her Guard; Emerald Magistrate Otomo Seno and
his deputy Seppun Motome. Hyobu is corrupt and Seno is paranoid, only Motome
Major Characters: Bayushi Yojiro Seppun Motome
seem like she wants to help him.
Minor Characters: Otomo Seno Bayushi AramoBayushi ShojuShosuro Denmaru
Shosuro Hyobu Shosuro TajaoSoshi Aoi Ikku Yojiro's investigations seem to confirm that the imprisoned Aramoro killed the man,
Referenced CharacteKitsuki Jusai Kitsuki Obo Bayushi KachiSoshi Ezu but things are not quite what they seem. At Kitsuki Obo's inn rooms he finds two
young agents acting the roles of the old innkeeper and a fisherman who claim to be in
training. He also discovers a secret room in the temple to Amaterasu and begins to
POV: Bayushi Yojiro understand what is happening.

Shortly after his arrival, Obo was killed and replaced by a disgraced ninja, Soshi Ezu.
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For years, Ezu recruited children from around the city, branding them with shadows
Locations: Imperial Palace City of Stories and teaching them Scorpion secrets. This was without the knowledge and against the
Time:
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Fiction Title: Tiger Stalks His Prey Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D. G. Laderoute Akodo Toturi, the Emerald Champion, watches the Emperor perform his morning kata
and notes that he is in ill health. The Emperor's son, Hantei Sotorii, mocks his father's
weakness. The Emperor asks to meet with Toturi later.
When they meet later, the Emperor explains that Sotorii would be a poor Emperor, and
he asks Toturi to pen an edict that says that the Emperor emperor will be retiring
immediately and taking his oldest son, Hantei Sotorii into retirement with him. His
younger son, Hantei Daisetsu, will be the next emperor, and Bayushi Shoju, champion of
the Scorpion, will serve as regent until Daisetsu's gempukku.
Toturi writes the edict as asked, knowing it will transform the Empire.
 Akodo Toturi, the Emerald Champion, watches the Emperor perform his morning kata
and notes that he is in ill health. The Emperor's son, Hantei Sotorii, mocks his father's
Fiction Link: Tiger Stalks His Prey weakness. The Emperor asks to meet with Toturi later.
Published: August 8, 2018 When they meet later, the Emperor explains that Sotorii would be a poor Emperor, and
he asks Toturi to pen an edict that says that the Emperor emperor will be retiring
immediately and taking his oldest son, Hantei Sotorii into retirement with him. His
Clans: Lion Imperial younger son, Hantei Daisetsu, will be the next emperor, and Bayushi Shoju, champion of
Major Characters: Akodo Toturi Hantei XXXVIII (Hantei Joden) the Scorpion, will serve as regent until Daisetsu's gempukku.
Toturi writes the edict as asked, knowing it will transform the Empire.
Minor Characters: Hantei Sotorii
Referenced CharacterAkodo Kaede Isawa Ujina Hantei DaisetsuBayushi Shoju
Shinjo Altansarnai Hosokawa TessHantei XVI Bayushi Kachiko
Bayushi Aramoro
POV: Akodo Toturi

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Locations: The Imperial Palace
Time: Sept 10
Special Notes
Hantei XVI was a despotic Emperor in early Rokugan's history, also known as the Steel Chrysanthemum who ended up having to be killed by his own guards to save the Empire.

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Fiction Title: A Simple Test Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Bayushi Aramoro works on uncover an assanation plot against Bayushi Kachiko. He
regrets the failed plot for him to become Emerald Champion and suspects that Bayushi
Fiction Link: A Simple Test Yojiro might have betrayed them. He passes Yojiro while going to meet Kachiko, they
Published: October 3, 2018 trade verbal barbs. Amamoro reports on the status of his work on uncovering the
assassination plot and realizes he reports to Yogo Asami, Kachiko's body double.
Clans: Scorpion After, Asami breaks her Kachiko character and tells Aramoro that their son is ill. He
Major Characters: Yogo Asami Bayushi Aramoro forbids her to send a message to him though. She tells Aramoro that Shoju bids him
finish the investigation tonight and Aramoro reveals that is because he is being sent on a
Minor Characters: Otomo Utoshi Masao Bayushi Yojiro differnt mission in Ryokō Owari Toshi.
Referenced CharacterAkodo Toturi Doji Kuwanan Hantei Sotorii Bayushi Kachiko
Kachiko takes a courtly audiance and when Otomo Utoshi walks with her, along with his
Doji Hotaru Bayushi Shoju yō jimbō Masao. A literal stumble by Utoshi into Kachiko reveals Masao as the would be
POV: Bayushi Aramoro assassin. Aramoro moves to dispatch Masao and protect Kachiko, who he realizes is
really Asami still playing the part. Aramoro dispatches Masao and takes his leave, as his
next mission is at hand.
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Locations: Otosan Uchi
Time: July Week 3
Special Notes
Bayushi Shoju is Bayushi Aramoro's half brother. Yogo Asami is Bayushi Aramoro's wife.

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Fiction Title: 2018 Clan Letters Fiction Summary:
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Fiction Title: Small Mercies Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Falcon Clan members Nyotaka and Masaomi travel in the Shinomen Forest, with other
Falcon Clan phantom hunters. Taguchi reminds them of thier task to seek out The Lady,
Fiction Link: Small Mercies a mysterious figure, who will be making a once a century appearance. Nyotaka reflect on
Published: October 31, 2018 the uneventfulness of his gempuku and how, once he was top of his class, now he only did
nightly patrols alone.
Clans: Falcon The Lady makes her appearance, asking for a champion to seek out a soul that has
Major Characters: Nyotaka Masaomi escaped the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. Nyotaka preempts Masaomi, volunteering. The
Lady reveals that Nyotaka is actually a spirit, he did not survive his gempuku, Masaomi
Minor Characters: Toritaka Taguchi had taken his fire striker as a joke, so he would be lost. The regret Masaomi felt over this
Referenced CharacterYotogi had called Nyotaka's spirit to him. The Lady bids Masaomi to dispatch Nyotaka's spirit.

Nyotaka disbeleives he is a spirit, saying he still feels, but Masaomi takes up his sword
POV: Nyotaka and dispenses with Nyotaka.

Keywords: Halloween
Locations: Western Shinomen Forest
Time: 10th Century
Special Notes
Yotogi, founder of the Falcon Clan, is said to have had the ability to see spirits. Yureigumi is given as the term for phantom hunters. Emma-Ō is mentioned, presumably as the Fortune of Death.

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Fiction Title: Imperial Gifts Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Doji Shizue tells the story of Doji Yasurugi who was taught by a tengu how to forge a 5-
fold blade, which would become Kunshu, the Ancestral Sword of the Hantei. Before
Fiction Link: Imperial Gifts telling another story, Iuchi Shahai enters and Shizue dismisses the class. Shizue tells
Published: November 4, 2018 Shahai that Toshi Ranbo has been granted to the Scorpion Clan for stewardship and that
Kakita Asami has been captured and held by the Matsu. They exchange gifts, Shizue
giving a Fortunes and Winds dice set, and Shahai giving a Crane trinket necklace. Shizue
Clans: Crane Unicorn Scorpion Imperial worries if it might be a meishō dō trinket and what power it might then have.
Major Characters: Doji Shizue Iuchi Shahai Hantei Daisetsu
Shahai meets with Hantei Daisetsu, and after a vague reference to him wanting to marry
into the Unicorn, they take to secretly watching as Hantei Sotorii enters and thinking he
is alone, awakardly plays with Kunushu. Daisetsu worries what will happen when Sotorii
becomes Emperor, what he will do, figuratively, with that sword and reflects how
Bushidō demands he follow whatever it would be. Daisetsu makes Shahai promise to not
let him turn out like Sotorii. She reflect that the dice set is not a worthy gift for him, he is
worth more.
 Doji Shizue tells the story of Doji Yasurugi who was taught by a tengu how to forge a 5-
fold blade, which would become Kunshu, the Ancestral Sword of the Hantei. Before
telling another story, Iuchi Shahai enters and Shizue dismisses the class. Shizue tells
Shahai that Toshi Ranbo has been granted to the Scorpion Clan for stewardship and that
Kakita Asami has been captured and held by the Matsu. They exchange gifts, Shizue
giving a Fortunes and Winds dice set, and Shahai giving a Crane trinket necklace. Shizue
worries if it might be a meishō dō trinket and what power it might then have.

Shahai meets with Hantei Daisetsu, and after a vague reference to him wanting to marry
Minor Characters: Doji Yasurugi Hantei Sotorii into the Unicorn, they take to secretly watching as Hantei Sotorii enters and thinking he
Referenced CharacterKaiu Kakita Asami Kakita Yuri is alone, awakardly plays with Kunushu. Daisetsu worries what will happen when Sotorii
becomes Emperor, what he will do, figuratively, with that sword and reflects how
Bushidō demands he follow whatever it would be. Daisetsu makes Shahai promise to not
POV: Doji Shizue Iuchi Shahai let him turn out like Sotorii. She reflect that the dice set is not a worthy gift for him, he is
worth more.
Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: July Week 4
Special Notes
Kakita Asami is Kakita Yuri's duaghter. Fortunes and Winds dice are twenty-four white and six black, presummably six-sided dice with kanji characters on them.

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Fiction Title: Across the Burning Sands Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Daniel Lovat Clark Shinjo Shono is sent on a diplomatic mission to Al-Zawira, the capital of the Qamari
Fiction Link: Empire at the end of the Sand Road. He is accompanied by a group including Ide
Ryoma, Utaku Yumino, Iuchi Shoan and Moto Chagatai.
Published: November 4, 2018
Upon arrival he exchanges gifts with Caliph Harun al-Hakim and talks with Mandana,
Clans: Unicorn the Caliph's mysterious advisor, an Saadiyah al-Mozedu, one of his courtiers. The
Caliph claims lordship over all of his religion, Qamarism. This places him at odds with
Major Characters: Ide Ryoma Moto ChagataiShinjo Shono Utaku Yumino Saadiyah al-M
the Unicorn, who have Qamarist vassals amongst the Ganzu, not to mention a temple
Minor Characters: Bokudo Naosuke Bokuda NaotaGanzu Hama Harun al-Haki Izad outside the walls of Khanbulak on the Rokugani border.
Mandana Father Nestor Rashid ibn Ah Iuchi Shoan Ma'aruf
Referenced CharacteIkoma Anakazu Matsu MitsukoIde Ashijun Moto Ogedei Shono spends more time with Saadiyah and discovers that the Caliph also exerts
control over parts of his Empire by way of important hostages, such as herself, and
Moto Rurame Shinjo AltansaShinjo HarukoShinjo Yasamura meets a diverse group of scholars. Eventually, the Caliph just decides that Shono
POV: Shinjo Shono and his party need eliminated and sends his guards to attack. Saadiyah leads the
Unicorn through a carefully planned escape route that she had been building and out
of the city.
Keywords:
Locations: Al-Zawira The Sand Road Mandana turns out to be a sorceress and sends ghuls after the escapees and her
Time:
Special Notes
The Qamarist empire covers many nations of different cultures, whilst the Unicorn are shown to have notable territory and vassals outside Rokugan. There are also non-allied
Shinseists living outside the Emerald Empire's borders.

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Fiction Title: Children of the Empire (1, 2, and 3) Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D. G. Laderoute In the current moment, Hantei Jodan and Shoju play a final game of Go together before
Jodan resigns and Shoju becomes regent and Hantei Daisetsu is made heir. They
Fiction Link: Children of the Empire Part 1 ### remember the past and what moved Jodan to this point...a very unfortune duel.
Children of the Empire Part 2 ###
In the past, we learn the circumstances of that duel. Hantei Daisetsu and Bayushi Dairu,
Children of the Empire Part 3 ### Shoju's son, are playing a game, and Hantei Sotorii demands to join them and Daisetsu
Published: February 1, 2019 says "No." Sotorii claims to be insulted and wants a duel to prove it. Dairu intercedes and
accepts the duel on Dairu's behalf as champion.
Clans: Scorpion Imperial Forced into the duel, Dairu faces Sotorii in a duel just to first strike with boken, under the
Major Characters: Hantei Jodan Hantei Sotorii Hantei DaisetsuBayushi Shoju eye of Doji Satsume and Hantei Jodan, who allow it go through to teach the lesson. Dairu
struck Sotorii first, but Soturii did not acknowledge his defeat, but instead kept attacking
Minor Characters: Bayushi Dairu Doji Satsume Dairu with his boken to cause injury. Daisetsu tried to stop Sotorii by grabbing his arm,
Referenced CharacterHantei XVI (The Steel Chrysanthemum) Hantei XXVII and Sotorii struck at Daisetsu until a guard intervened and the Emperor ordered Sotorii
stop.
Hantei-no-Kami Bayushi KachikShosuro TakeruAkodo Toturi
POV: Hantei Jodan Hantei DaisetsuHantei Sotorii We also see the same duel from Sotorii's point of view, where Sotorii feels the scorn of
Daisetsu and Dairu for just wanting to get Daisetsu's help with calligraphy, and feeling
pushed away, treated with contempt, and looked down on despite him being the heir to
Keywords: the throne, insulting him and pushing him away. He made the duel to try to assert himself
Locations: Forbidden City: Temple of HantScorpion GuestDojo in the face of their contempt.
Time: Sept 10 (Flashback: Feb Week 4)
Special Notes
Torture is not to be used on an accused if there is any doubt as to his soundness of mind. Various Rokugan tomes: The Articles of Heaven, Akodo's Leadership Shosuro Furuyari’s play, The
Mask, Rezan’s play Awakening, the essay On Peace, the pillow-book Sanshien’s Fascination

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Fiction Title: Like Seeds on the Wind Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan The Perfect Land Sect has a gathering in the abandoned White Flower Village. Satto and
Ichirō investigate one abandoned house. They debate the merit of Bushidō 's rigid
Fiction Link: Like Seeds on the Wind formalizing of honor and how that can be exploited by those who seek to leverage that
Published: March 20, 2019 adherance against them. Satto recalls how Kitsuki Shomon was punished in a Scorpion
ploy that tricked Satto into helping a smuggler. Ichirō worries about people being able to
make it to the village, but Satto reassures that they are resourceful and will make it.
Clans: Dragon
Major Characters: Satto Hige Hige addresses a gathered crowd of hundreds. He talks about how to restore virtue in an
Age of Declining Virtue. Hige mentions that he had a dream, where he entered the
Minor Characters: Ichirō Perfect Land, blessed region of Tengoku where Shinsei awaits the faithful. He says their
Referenced CharacterMirumoto Hyō gin Agasha no Seiya Fukuai Kitsuki Shomonbelief (or trust) will save not only their own souls, but Rokugan itself. Also, that enough
followers would usher Shinsei's return and a new Age of Celestial Virtue. Satto realizes
that hostile samuari approach.
POV: Satto
The congregation disperses. Satto worries about Hige in light of his recent revelation
about Shinsei's return. She worries that thier Sect might be outlawed and Hige put to
Keywords: death, but she silently vows to protect him at any cost.
Locations: White Flower Village
Time: 5 years before Start
Special Notes
Agasha no Seiya Fukuai is mentioned as a renowned calligrapher in Dragon lands.

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Fiction Title: Rule From Horseback Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Daniel Lovat Clark Moto Rurame is tasked with finding a gaijin intruder into the city. SHe finds him and he
is interrogated, revealing a likely plot on Shinjo Shono's life. Rurame sends word to
Fiction Link: Rule from Horseback Ö godei Khan and goes to warn Moto Chagatai. Chagatai visits his sister, Moto Khojin,
Published: March 27, 2019 where his aunt Ujin Hogelun talks to him, casting bones as a servent of the Lords of
Death. Chagatai questions if Altansarnai leads them on a righteous path, and Hogelun
replies that his destiny is of his own making.
Clans: Unicorn
Major Characters: Moto Rurame Moto Chagatai Ujin Hogelun Moto Rurame brings the news of the seeming plot against Shono and Hugelun advises
taht teh Moto, though no friends of the Shinjo, must be seen to at least attempt to save his
Minor Characters: Ariq Tani Moto Khojin Altani life. Chagatai moves to ride west after Shono.
Referenced CharacterShinjo Shono Ö godei Khan Shinjo Altansarnai
 Moto Rurame is tasked with finding a gaijin intruder into the city. SHe finds him and he
is interrogated, revealing a likely plot on Shinjo Shono's life. Rurame sends word to
Ö godei Khan and goes to warn Moto Chagatai. Chagatai visits his sister, Moto Khojin,
where his aunt Ujin Hogelun talks to him, casting bones as a servent of the Lords of
Death. Chagatai questions if Altansarnai leads them on a righteous path, and Hogelun
replies that his destiny is of his own making.

Moto Rurame brings the news of the seeming plot against Shono and Hugelun advises
taht teh Moto, though no friends of the Shinjo, must be seen to at least attempt to save his
life. Chagatai moves to ride west after Shono.

POV: Moto Rurame Moto Chagatai

Keywords:
Locations: Khanbulak
Time: July Week 4
Special Notes
Scarlet Banners are said to guard the city of Khanbulak. The White Guard are said to patrol the boarder and Sand Road.

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Fiction Title: The Last Stone Played Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Hentei Sotorii find his father Hantei Joden, the Emperor, to appologize for his recent
behavior. The Emperor attempts to tell him how the Lion ancestral blade is more
Fiction Link: The Last Stone Played dangerous than Kunshu, because of the promise it holds in being returned. Sotorii does
Published: April 3, 2019 not listen and the Emperor chooses to tell him that he is abdicating the throne with
Daisetsu set to be the heir, rather than Sotorii. The Emperor plans to join the
Brotherhood and take Sotorii with him. Sotorii is blinded by rage with the news and
Clans: Scorpion Imperial draws Kunshu.
Major Characters: Hantei Sotorii Hantei Joden Bayushi Kachiko
Sotorii comes to, the Emperor lays dead at his hand. Kachiko enters, Sotorii tells her
Minor Characters: Miya Satoshi Bayushi Aramoro what happened and the Emperor's plan to abdicate and name Daisetsu the heir. They
Referenced CharacterAkodo Toturi Doji Hotaru Kakita Yoshi Hantei DaisetsuAiko suspect that Toturi and Daisetsu are working a plot to take the throne. Servents are
called in to clean up the room. Kachiko promises Sotorii he will be Emperor.
Bayushi Shoju
POV: Hantei Sotorii Bayushi Kachiko Miya Satoshi enters, Kachiko tells him that Sotorii found the Emperor dead. Satoshi
realizes the truth, but weighs the merit of protecting the Hantei name. A servent
produces a scroll found on the Emperor's body at death, proclaiming Bayushi Shoju
Keywords: regent. Kachiko wonders how much Shoju knew and why he didn't tell of of all what was
Locations: Imperial Palace in motion.
Time: September 10th
Special Notes
Monastery Among the Winds is mentioned as a location of the Brotherhood.

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Fiction Title: Tactical Maneuvers Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Nancy M. Sauer Kakita Asami convinces the non-Lion ambassadors to Matsu Seishin's court to support
her, and then forces him into a position where, since the matter of Toshi Ranbo was now
Fiction Link: Tactical Maneuvers settled, it would be dishonorable for him to keep her hostage any longer, so she is able to
Published: April 24, 2019 leave.

Then she and her yojimbo, Kakita Kaezin, join Doji Kuzunobu at Kyuden Kitsune to
Clans: Crane Fox negotiate on behalf of the Crane. While sharing information in the gardens, they are
Major Characters: Kakita Asami Kakita Kaezin Doji Kuzunobu attacked by a Nodeppō . Kaezin kills it, drawing blood in Kitsune Mori. He offers his life
for having done so, but Doji Kuzunobu lets him live. Kuzunobu speaks with the Fox Clan
Minor Characters: Matsu Seishin Bayushi Iwane Akodo Kage Akihiro daimyo, Kitsune Gohei, and speak of the troubles in Fox Lands. Among those troubles,
Kitsune Gohei Kitsune Itsuki Akodo Kage, who is trying to get a foothold in Fox Lands to flank the Crane from the
south. He is doing so by trying to cause insult by suggesting that the Fox Clan be
Referenced CharacterKakita Ryoku Ikoma Eiji Bayushi Yojiro dissolved and rejoined to the Unicorn; doing so would give the Lion an excuse to attack
Doji Hotaru the Fox, and then use Fox Lands to attack the Crane.
POV: Kakita Asami Doji Kuzunobu At a banquet afterwards, Kuzunobu triggers his plot. Kage attempts to provoke the brash
Kitsune Itsuki, who rises to the bait. But then Kuzunobu charges that saying the Fox
Keywords: should join the Unicorn is a criticism of the Emperor, and then lets Kaezin staredown
Kage and his Mirumoto duelist, who recognizes that Kaezin is the superior duelist, and
Locations: Court of Lord Seishin Kyuden Kitsune Kage buckles, abandoning his venture.
Time: September Week 1
Special Notes
A nodeppō is a forest spirit yō kai that looks like a large flying squirrel that vomits bloodsucking bats. The Crane trade invitations to the Kakita Academy for favors from time to time. Kakita
Ryoku wrote the novel Winter. Akihiro is a Mirumoto duelist travelling and working as a ronin.

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Fiction Title: 2019 Clan Letters Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: --
Fiction Link:
Published: May 22, 2020 May 23, 2020 May 28, 2020

Clans:
Major Characters:
Minor Characters:
Referenced Characters:

POV:

Keywords:
Locations:
Time:
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Fiction Title: Falling Stars Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Akodo Kaede attends a poety reading marking the rise of the Harvest Moon. She has a
vision of falling stars into an ocean of darkness. She takes this as a sign that Toturi's life
Fiction Link: Falling Stars is in danger and sets out to find him.
Published: July 24, 2019
Bayushi Aramoro lays in wait outside Toturi's window. Shinobis in place, Aramoro
attempts to hit Toturi with a dart, but misses, Toturi takes to the courtyard with his
Clans: Lion guards. Aramoro enters Toturi's room and a fight ensues. Toturi fights back Aramoro,
Major Characters: Akodo Kaede Akodo Toturi Bayushi Aramoro but eventually is run through after he is tripped by another Scorpion shinobi. he falls
down the stairs and, unable to recover the body, the Scorpion shinobi take their fallen
Minor Characters: Seppun Ishikawa comrades and leave.
Referenced CharacterKakita Ryoku Bayushi Kachiko
Kaede arrives to find Toturi near death. She invokes her power over Void to save him,
but after wonders at what cost. Kaede pleads to them to all leave, lest someone return to
POV: Akodo Kaede Seppun Ishikawa Bayushi Aramoro complete the plan of killing Toturi. Seppun Ishikawa finds Toturi's blade and realizes he
had been diarmed along with the throwing needles Aramoro had used. He pledges to
find out who is responsible to the attempt on Toturi's life.
Keywords:
Locations: Forbidden City
Time: September 10th
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Fiction Title: By the Stroke of a Brush Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Lisa Farrell Doji Kuwanan contemplates of Hotaru might be right, that the Fortunes might have just
dictated that it was Doji Satsume's time to die. He serches his father's documents, finding
Fiction Link: By the Stroke of a Brush a wiriting box that once belonged to his mother. Inside, he find several unopened scrolls,
Published: August 14, 2019 one bearing his sister's seal.
Kitsuki Kā gi reads a letter from Kakita Yoshi detailing that Yuri's daughter, Kakita Asami,
Clans: Crane had worked her realese from the Lion clan. A servent informant enters, telling Kā gi that
Major Characters: Doji Kuwanan Kakita Yoshi the Emperor is dead. Kā gi suspects the Scorpion in this. Kā gi thinks he sees a ghost of
Doji Satsume, but it is Kuwanan, who bring a letter for verification. Bearing Hotaru's
Minor Characters: Kitsuki Kā gi A Spy seal, it tells that she wanted to leave the Crane to be with Kachiko. Kā gi informs him of
Referenced CharacterDoji Hotaru Doji Satsume Kakita Yuri Kakita Asami the Emperor's death and they suspect Kachiko and the Scorpion are behind all of these
things.
Lady Ryoku Bayushi Shoju Bayushi KachikHentei Sotorii Daidoji Uji
Daidoji Uji Akodo Toturi Shiba Tsukune Kuwanan resolves to confront Hotaru and challenge her for the role of Clan Champion,
with Kitsuki Kā gi's support. Kuwanan mist inform the Phoenix, who is a Crane ally and
POV: Doji Kuwanan Kakita Yoshi Kā gi will speak to the Emerald Champion, Toturi.

Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: September 10th
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Fiction Title: Red Petals Scatter Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Iuchi Shahai walks in the garden, when she snags her socks on a rose bush and stumbles.
She picks herself up only to realize she is not alone, Hantei Sotorii is there as well, about
Fiction Link: Red Petals Scatter to commit seppuku. She question what he is doing, he, distraught, tells her she has seen
Published: August 21, 2019 nothing and takes his leave of the garden.

Shahai resolves this would be no great loss, but takes to inform Daisetsu of what she has
Clans: Unicorn seen. She is stopped, but Daisetsu notices and takes her visit. Daisetsu informs her of the
Major Characters: Iuchi Shahai Hantei Sotorii Hantei Daisetsu death of the Emperor and she tells him of what she saw in the garden, including a
presumed death poem she found after Sotorii had left. They confront Sotorii, where he
Minor Characters: confesses he killed their father. Daisetsu reveals that him passing his gempuku was
Referenced CharacterDoji Shizue arranged by the Emperor. Daisetsu and Sotorii fight, until Shahai stops them. In the
struggle, she cuts Sotorii. Daisetsu and Shahai run.

POV: Iuchi Shahai They pack thier things, preparing to leave. Daisetsu notes how he cannot reveal what
actually happened, since it will be covered up to protect the Hantei name. They resolve
to leave the city together.
Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: Septemper 11th
Special Notes
It is mentioned that meishō dō jewlery is cast in carved cuttlefish bones.

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Fiction Title: Two Swords Fall from Heaven Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Outside Otosan Uchi, Togashi Mitsu awakens Mirumotor Hitomi, saying he has a sense of
some manner of spiritual disturbance. He wants to enter the city, Hitomi says she will go
Fiction Link: Two Swords Fall from Heaven with a small escort. Mitsu leaves before she can assemble them and when she arrives at
Published: August 27, 2019 the gates, the guards are unconscious and the gate open. She enters, worried that Mitsu
was responsible and has put them in a compromised position.
Clans: Dragon Mitsu had encountered the trail of two people leaving the city. Fearing they might be
Major Characters: Mirumoto Hitomi Togashi Mitsu assassins, he follows them. He find them in a nearby village and realizes it is Daisetsu
and Shahai. They are unsure if Mitsu is there to help them, or capture them, but
Minor Characters: Agasha Sumiko eventually Mitsu resolves that his command from Togashi Yokuni to "protect the prince"
Referenced CharacterAkodo Kaede Akodo Toturi applies here and he joins them on their journey.

Hitomi, meanwhile, meets with Agasha Sumiko. She tells her that they are there on
POV: Mirumoto Hitomi Togashi Mitsu Yokuni's command to protect the prince, but are unsure which was meant. Suiko tells
Hitomi that the Emperor is dead and asks Hitomi's forces to guard the Palace, until they
can find out what exactly is going on. While Akodo Toturi cannot be found, Sumiko
Keywords: resolves to be the acting Emerald Champion.
Locations: Otosan Uchi
Time: September 11th
Special Notes
Mirumoto Hitomi leads the Dragon's Army of the Rising Wave. Musha shugyō is mentioned as the name of a warrior's prilgrimage.

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Fiction Title: Black and White Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Bayushi Shoju steps onto the Great Dais, contemplating the ramifications of the Edict that
will soon name Daisetsu as heir and him as regent. Bayushi Kachiko enters, asking to
Fiction Link: Black and White speak with him in private. She shows him the scroll taken from the Emperor's body, so
Published: September 3, 2019 revealing that the Emperor is dead. He demands to know what is going on, Kachiko
reveals that she came upon Sotorii after he had killed the Emperor and now planed to
blackmail him by putting him on the throne.
Clans: Scorpion Lion
Major Characters: Bayushi Shoju Akodo Toturi Shoju is livid and insists that they will not lie to the Empire to cover Sotorii's crime. He
demands that Akodo Toturi will still read the Edict and Daisetsu will still be the heir, as
Minor Characters: Bayush Kachiko Akodo Toturi Akodo Kaede was the Emperor's final wish. Kachiko reveals that both Toturi and Daisetsu are missing.
Referenced CharacterKakita Yoshi Hantei Sotorii Hantei Daisetsu Shoju dismisses Kachiko and reflects on the now more complicated role as regent he
faces.

POV: Bayushi Shoju Akodo Toturi Akodo Toturi wakes up in a safehouse, outside the Imperial Palace. He is told that the
Emperor is dead and he reflects on his failure to have protected him, as was his duty. She
reveals she is pregnant, but Toturi fears he is already lost to them.
Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: September 11th
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Fiction Title: Behind the Empty Throne Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Bayushi Shoju sits on the Chrysanthemum Throne awaiting a meeting with Agasha
Sumiko. He reflects on the nexessity of sacrificing Bayushi Kachiko in his duty to the
Fiction Link: Behind the Empty Throne Emperor's last wishes. He regrets the unwise path she has taken, how he had
Published: October 9, 2019 underestimated her ambition. He resolves that she must be punished for her treason.

Agasha Sumiko, as acting Emerald Champion, relates that the final Edict has been
Clans: Scorpion Dragon verified, and is genuine. She asks Shoju what he, or Kachiko, knows about the recent
Major Characters: Bayushi Shoju Agasha Sumiko affairs. He tells her that Kachiko has been busy with the arrangements for the Emperor's
body and that Toturi's disappearance was simply untimely. He reflects to himself that
Minor Characters: Yogo Asami this seems like Kachiko's doing. Sumiko tells him that she has had the Dragon forces
Referenced CharacterBayushi Kachiko Bayushi Yunak Kitsuki YuikimiHantei Daisetsu secure the city. Shoju regrets that war might be inevitable now and Sumiko says she will
support him as Regent. They plan the search for Toturi and Daisetsu, along with Shoju's
Seppun Ishikawa plan to dishonor Seppun Ishikawa for the failure of the Honor Guard.
POV: Bayushi Shoju
Later, Yogo Asami takes on the role of Kachiko again for the offical reading of the Edict by
Sumiko. Kachiko herself has been sent to Toshi Ranbo by Shoju, to prevent futher
Keywords: indiscretion. Shoju takes his place on the throne as Regent as Sumiko reads the Edict to a
Locations: Imperial Palace shocked crowd.
Time: Sepember 12th
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Fiction Title: Roar of the Lioness Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Matsu Tsuko reflects on where Akodo Arasou might be now, with the ancestors and hope
he is watching her. SHe summons her generals to her tent. There, alone, she thinks
Fiction Link: Roar of the Lioness about how the Lion forces wavered, while the Crane's summering loss after loss, hold on.
Published: October 14, 2019 Sshe tinks about how she would do whatever it takes to keep the Lion Clan from fading
out.
Clans: Lion Crane She meets with the generals, unveiling a plan to attack the Crane Clan directly at Kyū den
Major Characters: Matsu Tsuko Kakita, for the honor of a true Lion victory and for revenge over the death of Akodo
Arasou. Tsuko then proclaims herself the rightful Lion Clan Champion.
Minor Characters: Kitsu Motso Kakita Ichirō Kakita Wataru Kakita Barahime
Referenced CharacterAkodo Arasou Ikoma Ujiaki Doji Hotaru Doji Kuwanan Akodo Toturi Later, Matsu Tsuko enters a broken Kyū den Kakita and sends Kakita Ichirō to deliver a
message to the Crane daimyō that she now holds his castle, his lands and his wife.
Kakita Shinta
POV: Matsu Tsuko

Keywords:
Locations: The Osari Plains
Time: August 15th
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Fiction Title: Wind Through Falling Leaves Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Lisa Farrell Kakita Yoshi regrets that, seemingly, he was distracted by the threat of Bayush Kachiko
and missed that Shoju had real plans for the throne. He recieves a message from Kakita
Fiction Link: Wind Through Falling Leaves Ichirō that Matsu Tsuko has taken Kyū den Kakita. He relects that his skill in courtly
Published: October 16, 2019 matters are of no use in this case. He is told that Shoju requests his presence.

Yoshi decides to make Shoju wait, meeting with Ide Tadaji instead. They discuss the
Clans: Crane Scorpion providence of the Edict, which Tadaji insists must be forged. Leveraging Iuchi Shahai's
Major Characters: Kakita Yoshi Doji Shizue seeming involvment, Yoshi suggests they support each other. Tadaji insists on some of
high-profile to treat with them personally, Yoshi says he has someone in mind.
Minor Characters: Kakita Nene Ide Tadaji
Referenced CharacterAgasha Sumiko Bayushi Shoju Bayushi Kachiko Yoshi visits Doji Shizue, suggesting she take the journey to treat with the Unicorn. After,
he says he will write to inform her bother, but his leaving out her sister, Clan Champion,
Kakita Ichirō Iuchi Shahai Doji Kuwanan Shinjo Altansarnai raises her suspsions that something else might be afoot.
POV: Kakita Yoshi Doji Shizue

Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: September 12th
Special Notes
Kakita Yoshi is Doji Shizue's uncle.

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Fiction Title: The Price of Failure Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Doji Kuwanan meets with Daidoji Uji, imforming him that Matsu Tsuko has taken Kyū den
Kakita, likely as revenge for Akodo Arasou's death and to elevate herself within the Lion
Fiction Link: The Price of Failure Clan. He also informs him of the Emperor's death and discuss the implications of Shoju's
Published: October 23, 2019 regency and subsequent doubts about the Edict's authenticity.

Kuwanan moves forces to intercept Prince Sotorii on his journey to the Monastery
Clans: Crane Among the Winds, while contemplating the implications of his having informed Daidoji
Major Characters: Doji Kuwanan Mirumoto Hitomi Uji of Hotaru's letter concerning leaving the Clan and Bayushi Kachiko's influcence. Uji's
loyalty seems in question to Kuwanan, having not commited to Kuwanan or Hotaru
Minor Characters: Daidoji Uji Hantei Sotorii explictly. Kuwanan's forces engage the Seppun Honor Guards escorting the Prince and
Referenced CharacterKakita Yoshi Akodo Toturi Matsu Tsuko Bayushi Shoju Hantei Daisetsuvictory seems in store, until Mirumoto Hitomi arrives and fights Kuwanan. She manages
to wound him badly, but he is rescuced my some of his mounted forces and spiritied
Bayushi Kachiko Doji Hotaru Agasha SumikoOtomo Sorai away.
POV: Doji Kuwanan Mirumoto Hitomi
After, Mirumoto Hitomi wonders what Kuwanan's end-game is in attacking them. The
Dragon forces then realize that the Price is missing.
Keywords:
Locations: Outside Kyotei Castle
Time: September 22nd (Approximately)
Special Notes
Niten is mentioned as the paired-blade fighting style of the Mirumoto.

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Fiction Title: Trust Me Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Isawa Tadaka tends to a sick priest, Azusa. All other attendents away, he returns daily to
care for her. She gives him a gift oragami dog, saying he should give it to Shiba Tsukune
Fiction Link: Trust Me if he does not want to keep it. She lightly chides Tadaka for having not written to her
Published: October 31, 2019 lately.

Azusa does not come back to health, her condition deteriorates and Tadaka laments the
whole ordeal. In one corner of the house, something dark and festering grows. She
awakens in the night, takes to eating some frog-root Tadaka had left for her. She
collapses in convulsions and dies. The darkness from the corner stirs, a creature
dropping in and taking to Azusa's body. Tadaka rises and dispathes the creature.

Later, Tadaka meets with Kuni Yori, lameting the sacrifice of Azusa. Yori says the life of a
peasent was worth what tadaka aquired in trade, the tounge of the creature, useful to
Yori in making talismens to protect Crab warriors. Tadaka is disgusted by the loss of life,
but notes that the process seems necessary as Tadaka has resolves that he must learn
these ways the Crab has of pushing back Darkness, for the good of the Empire.
 Isawa Tadaka tends to a sick priest, Azusa. All other attendents away, he returns daily to
care for her. She gives him a gift oragami dog, saying he should give it to Shiba Tsukune
if he does not want to keep it. She lightly chides Tadaka for having not written to her
lately.

Azusa does not come back to health, her condition deteriorates and Tadaka laments the
Clans: Phoenix Crab whole ordeal. In one corner of the house, something dark and festering grows. She
Major Characters: Isawa Tadaka awakens in the night, takes to eating some frog-root Tadaka had left for her. She
collapses in convulsions and dies. The darkness from the corner stirs, a creature
Minor Characters: Azusa Kuni Yori dropping in and taking to Azusa's body. Tadaka rises and dispathes the creature.
Referenced CharacterShiba Tsukune
Later, Tadaka meets with Kuni Yori, lameting the sacrifice of Azusa. Yori says the life of a
peasent was worth what tadaka aquired in trade, the tounge of the creature, useful to
POV: Isawa Tadaka Yori in making talismens to protect Crab warriors. Tadaka is disgusted by the loss of life,
but notes that the process seems necessary as Tadaka has resolves that he must learn
these ways the Crab has of pushing back Darkness, for the good of the Empire.
Keywords:
Locations: Sagisō mine Shrine
Time: September Week 1
Special Notes
Gaki-dō is said to be the Realm of Hungry Ghosts.

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Fiction Title: The Eternal Knot Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Togashi Kazue receives her tattooes from Gaijutsu the tattooist. Like all ise zumi, she
Fiction Link: does not know what they do. Quickly, one is found to grant her strikes the power of
air, but the other is still a mystery. Her sensei Mitsu watches her.
Published: November 1, 2019
She tries many experiments that do nothing to unlock her knot tattoo, except
Clans: Dragon unexpectedly feeling a sense of something when calming an initiate. So she is sent
to experiment on a condemned peasant. She manages to activate its power fully, and
Major Characters: Togashi Kazue Togashi Mitsu Senzai
sends the peasant into enlightened madness.
Minor Characters: Mirumoto Ujinao Togashi EnshiTogashi GaijutTogahi Hassu Togashi Kotai
Togashi Myobai Togashi ShunrTogashi YokunHeidoku Hikkon Terrified of this power, Kazue flees to live in the wilderness, hand-to-mouth, until a
Kanta Yae peasant hermit called Senzai finds her. They live in Senzai's hut for a while until it is
suddenly revealed one night that the peasant had become a yokai through her
Referenced CharacteKitsuki Jusai Mirumoto OribTogashi ChaseTogashi MigasTogashi Ryos isolation. They fight but Kazue is being overwhelmed, until she activates her knot
Togashi Sanaki Togashi ShikkGenzeki (Shiba) Aika tattoo again. This time, the peasant's mind is ready for enlightenment, and the
POV: Togashi Kazue Togashi Mitsu knowledge draws Senzai back to humanity rather than sending her mad.

Kazue returns to the monastery to apologise for fleeing her duty. Still a samurai even
Keywords: whilst being a monk, such things cannot be done and still live. However, the Togashi
Locations: High House of LighDragon mountains do not wish to waste their small numbers and Kazue instead undergoes a painful
Time: ritual death and rebirth as a new person. She names herself Kazue, but spelled
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Fiction Title: A Game of Promises Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Yasuki Oguri meets with Kudaka to discuss a deal, allowing Mantis forces to openly be
seen aiding the Crab, in helping aid the watchtower at Ishigaki. Kudaka is skeptical,
Fiction Link: A Game of Promises saying they would not hide in any case. Oguri adds to the deal a promise for Crab
Published: November 7, 2019 engineers to aid the Mantis in building ballistas for their ships.

When Kudaka still doesn't really bite on the deal, he adds in the return of a Mantis
Clans: Crab acestral blade, Shō bai, and tthe prospective return of it's matching katana, if Kudaka
Major Characters: Yasuki Oguri Kudaka takes the offer and sails to discover the fate of the Watchtower of Sun’s Shadow in the
Shadowlands.
Minor Characters: Fuu Umi
Referenced CharacterHida Kisada Kudaka takes the deal and Oguri writes to Hida Kisada that the plan worked and forces
are on their way.

POV: Yasuki Oguri

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Locations: Near Earthquake Fish Bay
Time: September Week 3 (Approximately)
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Fiction Title: The Cornered Lion Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Akodo Toturi, still in hiding, contemplates who might be behind the recent events. He
doubts Shoju would be, since he would be regent in any case. He wonders about
Fiction Link: The Cornered Lion Part 1 The Cornered Lion Part 2 Daisetsu's disappearance and what Shahai's involvement might be. Toturi resolves that
Published: October 30, 2019 ### he must confront Shoju, to find out what he might know. Kaede cautions him that the
assassins might still be about, offering a different plan.

Clans: Lion Toturi meets with Seppun Ishikawa, they discuss Toturi's suspision that the Emperor's
Major Characters: Akodo Toturi Akodo Kaede death, the attempt on his life, and Prince's disppearance are connected. Ishikawa quietly
admits that the wards in the palace do not work any more and that they beleive Shahai's
Minor Characters: Seppun Ishikawa magic is to blame. Toturi asks for Ishikawa's aid, but he spurns the idea since Toturi has
Referenced CharacterBayushi Shoju Matsu Tsuko Hantei DaisetsuIuchi Shahai failed his duty. Toturi retorts that Ishikawa has failed as well.

Ishikawa relents, saying he will help Toturi, but if Kaede is put in danger again, he will
POV: Akodo Toturi move against Toturi.

Keywords:
Locations: Kanjo District
Time: September Week 4
Special Notes
Dorayaki is said to be a gong-shaped pancake with sweet azuki bean paste.

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Fiction Title: Bloody Harvest Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Josiah “Duke” Harrist Utaku Kamoko surveys the ongoing battle between Unicorn and Lion forces. Cutting
down Lion forces on her way, she enters the village. Ambushed by a group of Lion
Fiction Link: Bloody Harvest ashigaru, she cuts them all down in turn. She comes to an occupied house, who young
Published: December 1, 2019 resident, family now dead, decrees they are servents of the Lion and attacks Kamoko.
She regrets having to cut the youth down.

Clans: Unicorn Lion Arriving at her family home, she is met by a Lion samurai who implores her that the
Major Characters: Utaku Kamoko battle is over and not to throw her life away in pointless fighting now, justice cannot be
had and vengence is for the battlefield. Kamoko at fist moves to continue the fight, but
Minor Characters: Haku demures and the Lion samurai mounts her horse and rides away, leaving Kamoko alone
with the fleeting memory of her mother now growing ever more distant, never to return.
 Utaku Kamoko surveys the ongoing battle between Unicorn and Lion forces. Cutting
down Lion forces on her way, she enters the village. Ambushed by a group of Lion
ashigaru, she cuts them all down in turn. She comes to an occupied house, who young
resident, family now dead, decrees they are servents of the Lion and attacks Kamoko.
She regrets having to cut the youth down.

Arriving at her family home, she is met by a Lion samurai who implores her that the
battle is over and not to throw her life away in pointless fighting now, justice cannot be
had and vengence is for the battlefield. Kamoko at fist moves to continue the fight, but
demures and the Lion samurai mounts her horse and rides away, leaving Kamoko alone
Referenced Characters: with the fleeting memory of her mother now growing ever more distant, never to return.

POV: Utaku Kamoko

Keywords:
Locations: Unicorn/Lion contested territory
Time: October Week 2
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Fiction Title: Pine and Cherry Blossom Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Togashi Mitsu finally find Senzai, a hermit peasent that Togashi Kazue had once met and
that Togashi Yokuni sent him to find, in order to bring back to The High House of Light
Fiction Link: Pine and Cherry Blossom for the sake of the Empire. Mitsu asks why Senzai has been moving around so much, she
Published: December 4, 2019 replies she has been searching for an understanding of the people of the Empire. Mitsu
understands her meaning, how isolation, while it can be enlightening, can also bring
detachment.
Clans: Dragon
Major Characters: Togashi Mitsu Senzai After Senzai seemingly disappears, Mitsu finds her comforting a man attacked by a
samurai. She talks about understanding that attack would happen and in the course of it,
Minor Characters: Mitsu realizes that his orders from Yokuni were not truely to bring her back to the High
Referenced CharacterTogashi Yokuni Togashi Kazue House of Light, but simply to find her. When he then asks her what he can do to aid her,
she asks who he thinks is the most wretched and most fortunate person he knows of.
Telling her his answers, a joyless woman and a content man, she thanks him for the
POV: enlightenment he has given her and they go their separate ways.

Keywords:
Locations: A wilderness outside Lion territory
Time: Nov/Dec 1122
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Fiction Title: We Strike First Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Lisa Farrell Hare clan daimyō and clan champion Usagi Tsukiko awaits her son at his gempuku. He
returns empty-handed, but still passes. She relates the message of the Hare, "we strike
Fiction Link: We Strike First first" as the main lesson of the excercise, not actually catching a rabbit.
Published: January 2, 2020
Later, Tsukiko meets with Usagi Shun, her eldest, who tells that the Crab lands are
relatively unguarded, them having to marshal forces to reinforce the Wall. There is a
Clans: Hare rumor of a mahō -tsukai in a nearby village and Tsukiko decides they must investigate.
Major Characters: Usagi Tsukiko Arriving at the village, they find no evidence of mahō , but Tsukiko surveys it's defenses.
Minor Characters: Asao Hiruma KenzouJun After three days, a patrol under Hiruma Kenzou meets them. Startled by a sudden
Referenced CharacterUsagi Shun movement from livestock, a Crab warrior goes for his weapon and Shun strikes first,
blinding the warrior with a sword strike. The Hare and Crab forces engage each other,
teh Hare forces winning out, but Tsukiko is wounded. She passes the Clan champion
POV: Usagi Tsukiko sword to Shun, but then Jun, a mahō user, offers to heal Tsukiko. She first refuses, but
then accepts. Healed, she demands the blade back from Shun, who hesitates, then runs.

Keywords:
Locations: Bramble Thorn Village
Time: October Week 3
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Fiction Title: Beyond Reach Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Asako Tsuki seeks to have Kaiu Hitsuko produce Isawa Tadaka so she can deleiver a
message to him. They refuse, saying they can deleiver the message to him, but Tsuki says
Fiction Link: Beyond Reach that is not an option. She presses them, until Kaiu Yukiti forces the issue and rather than
Published: January 9, 2020 engage in an actual fight, Tsuki backs down. She deduces that Tadaka must be in Hida
lands, so resolves to go find him herself.
Clans: Phoenix Crab After searching three of the five possible shines he would be at, she finds the fourth shine
Major Characters: Asako Tsuki abandonded. She finds it her duty as a Phoenix to investigate such a shrine. She finds
evidence of some kind of laboratory and a dagger used by mahō -tsukai, along with marks
Minor Characters: Kaiu Hitsuko Kaiu Yukiti Hida Yakamo of Kuni Yori's mon. Realizing that Kuni Yori is likely a heretic, she decides she must
Referenced CharacterShiba Katsue Kaiu Shihobu Kuni Yori Asako Michi inform the Elemental Council. Upon leaving the shine though, she is arrested by Crab
forces.

POV: Asako Tsuki Hida Yakamo questions Tsuki, implying that she was the mahō -tsukai responsible for the
shine. She takes to escape out of an open window and falls. Landing in water, she breaks
some bones, but thanks the Kami she is spared worse. Realizing the Crab are still looking
Keywords: for her and that they likely found the dagger, she realizes the only thing she can do is to
Locations: Quiet Wind Plain flee south, into the Shadowlands.
Time: October Week 2
Special Notes
Asako Michi is mentioned as the author of a work called Notes on the Human Body.

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Fiction Title: What the Eye Cannot See Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Kitsuki Chiari deduces thatt many of the Palace's servents are new and recently replaced
and wonders why this would be the case. She takes to observing one bureaucrat, Doji
Fiction Link: What the Eye Cannot See Azumamaro. She mentioned the new servents and that Bayushi Só tatsu has appointed
Published: January 30, 2020 them. Further, he relates that it was on the order of Bayushi Kachiko, under the auspices
that the old servents were defiled by the impurity of the occurance of the Emperor's
death. Chiari wonders if the servents knew something they should not have.
Clans: Dragon
Major Characters: Kitsuki Chiari Kitsuki Yaruma Meeting with Kitsuki Yaruma, Chiari tells him that she might have to do something
dishonorable in pursuit of truth. He acknoweldges this, but dismisses her from his
Minor Characters: Doji Azumamaro service just in case she be caught, he can say he was not involved. Chiari disgusies
Referenced CharacterBayushi Só tatsu Ikoma Mitsuyo herself as a heimin maid, picks the lock and slips into the Emperor's study. Realizing
almost everything possible would be replaced already, she focuses on what could not, the
ancestral blades Kunshu and Shori.
POV: Kitsuki Chiari
She notices a tiny speck of blood on Shori. When be draws Kunshu, she is struck by an
evident curse on the blade, suspecting it was used to kill the Emperor. She pledges to
Keywords: find more concrete evidence, since Yaruma would only accept such.
Locations: Imperial Palace
 Time: October Week 2
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Fiction Title: A Night Storm Rages Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Doji Kuwanan reflects on his failture to rescure Prince Sotorii from the forces escorting
him Monastery Among the Winds. Feeling the stain of his failure in that action, he
Fiction Link: A Night Storm Rages pledges to Daidoji Uji to lead a dangerous sortie in the upcoming seige of the Lion forces
Published: February 12, 2020 holding Kyū den Kakita. Uji asks is Kuwanan beleives the adage thatt "in battle, anything
is honorable" and suggests they have some assets that could make a sucess more likely.
Clans: Crane Lion Kuwanan joins a force of Harriers, Crane forces that used tactics like stealth and
Major Characters: Doji Kuwanan Daidoji Uji deception to subvert the enemy forces. These Harriers scale the wall of the castle and
open the gate, allowing Kuwanan's force to enter. AS a storm decends on the battlefield,
Minor Characters: Matsu Kaitokura the Crane forces are victorious. Kuwawan parleys with the Lion commander Matsu
Referenced CharacterHantei Sotorii Doji Hotaru Mirumoto Hitomi Kaitokura, who accepts the defeat on the condition the Kuwanan be the second in his
seppuku.

POV: Doji Kuwanan After presiding over Kaitokura's death, Kuwanan resolves to go confront Doji Hotaru. Uji
gives him a force of Diadoji to protect him on the jouney and Kuwanan reminds him of
the difficult decision Uji will face when he comes north later.
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Locations: Kyū den Kakita
Time: October Week 1
Special Notes
Deathseeks are mentioned as Lion warriors who seek redemption in battle for percieved failures. Omeka is mentioned as the name of Doji Kuwanan's katana. Osano-wo is mentioned as the
Fortune of Fire and Thunder.

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Fiction Title: Cold Autumn Harvests Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Ikoma Tsanuri is delivered a message by Ikoma Ayano, that the Unicorn villages be taken
for supplies. Ayano says she will stay until she see's the order fulfilled. Tsanuri bristles
Fiction Link: Cold Autumn Harvests at the implication that her army is not loyal. Tsanuri exists the tent, reflecting on the
Published: February 27, 2020 current Unicorn/Lion hostilities and how if favored the Scorpion regent's interests.

Akodo Toshiro, quartermaster, remarks that there should be enough Lion supplies
Clans: Lion Unicorn Scorpion without the village, but Tsanuri insistis it is their duty to follow the order to take the
Major Characters: Ikoma Tsanuri village. They send a message to the village warning them and soon attack. After the Lion
forces are victorious, Tsanuri reflects how the victory is without glory, having only killed
Minor Characters: Ikoma Ayano Akodo Toshiro Matsu Beiona a large number of peasants.
Referenced CharacterAkodo Toturi Ikoma AnakazuIkoma Ujiaki Shinjo Altansarnai
That night, Tsanuri is informed by Toshiro that the village is a tax farm and Tsanuri
Bayushi Shoju resolves to leave the Emperor's share for the Emperor. The question of what to do with
POV: Ikoma Tsanuri the village's winter store though leaves Tsanuri with the difficult question of following
the orders from Anakazu and Ujiaki, or leaving what should be the peasant's to them.
She accepts the dishonor of taking from the peasants and follows the command, taking
Keywords: the winter stores of rice for the Lion forces
Locations: Onon Village
Time: October Week 2
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Fiction Title: Hidden Markings Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Asako Maezawa has the tatoos of his station renewed. Isawa Yaeko delivers a scroll from
Isawa Tsuke. Later, Maewzawa is on a jouney to Cliffside Shrine, impersonating a
Fiction Link: Hidden Markings pilgrim. He meets Kaito Mai who is tending to the Shrine for the time being. Maewzawa
Published: March 11, 2020 and Mai take to the Shine.
There, Maewzawa pretends to be sleeping, then using a chemical concotion, tracks her
Clans: Phoenix footsteps to a hidden room. Maewzawa enters to find Mai engaged in a ritual, confirming
Major Characters: Asako Maezawa his suspision that she was mahō -tsukai, but the ritual seemingly lacks the darker
character of those dedicated to summoning malevolent kami known as kansen.
Minor Characters: Isawa Yaeko Kaito Mai
Referenced CharacterIsawa Tsuke When the ritual is interrupted by Maewzawa's ppresense, the kansen assails him, but he
is able to banish it. Mai runs, but is found and confronted by Maewzawa, who reveals
that he is a part of the Phoenix Iquisition. He tells her that he knows she is no
POV: Asako Maezawa bloodspeaker, an experianced mahō practicioner, because of how inexpertly she
conducted the ritual. She says that she was only trying to purify the spirits of the kansen,
redeem them. Maewzawa retorts that this is not possible, they are not confused, they
Keywords: only wish to feed on blood. When Mai moves toward him, he strikes her down.
Locations: City of Remembrance
Time: October Week 2
Special Notes
The Jade Shore Sutras are mentioned as a syncretic text that blended generations of shugenja’s musings on the way of Suitengu with the wisdom of the Tao of Shinsei.

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Fiction Title: The Art of Matchmaking Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Nancy M. Sauer Doji Shizue travels to treat with the Unicron under orders from Kakita Yoshi. They are
best upon by Lion forces. Shizue crawls from her palanquin and manages to distract a
Fiction Link: The Art of Matchmaking Lion warrior, allowing one of teh Crane defends to dispatch him. Mounted Unicorn forces
Published: March 26, 2020 swoop in and dispatch the rest.

Utaku Kamoko meets with Shizue, who explains her mission as an emissary to Shinjo
Clans: Crane Unicorn Lion Altansarnai. Kamoko explains that she is defending teh Unicorn boarder from the Lion.
Major Characters: Doji Shizue She sends Ichika, a Battle Maiden, to escort Shizue along.
Minor Characters: Utaku Kamoko Shinjo Haruko Shizue meets with Shinjo Altansarnai and Shinjo Haruko, suggesting an alliance, one
Referenced CharacterKakita Yoshi Doji Satsume Doji Hotaru Shinjo Altansarnai sealed by an arranged marriage. Altansarnai and Haruko bristle at the idea of an
arragement at the Crane's whim, seeing it only as serving their interest, rather than the
Ide Tadaji Doji Chuai Ichika Shinjo Shono Unicorns. Shizue manages to convince them of the utility and they agree on the condition
Kakita Kosho Ide Rinako that whoever the Crane matchmakers pick, the Shinjo can meet and reject them if
needed. The deal is sealed, the Unicorn will aid the Crane against the Lion.
POV: Doji Shizue

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Locations: Shiro Shinjo
Time: October Week 3
Special Notes
Doji Chuai is said to be the grandfather of Doji Hotaru. Doji-no-Kami is said to have great love for her sister Shinjo-no-Kami. Kakita Kosho is said to have been wa warrior-poet who leaned
Unicorn travel poetry from Ide Rinako.
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Fiction Title: How the World Ought to Work Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Akodo Toturi, disgused as a rō nin, escorted by Seppun Ishikawa, encounters two samurai
in a dispute. Toturi intervenes, but quickly regrets it. Both samurai are taken aback by a
Fiction Link: How the World Ought to Work rō nin's meddling. Ishikawa intervenes, dropping his own rō nin disguise under the
Published: April 8, 2020 pretense of arresting the out of line, rō nin Toturi. They arrive at their meeting and
Ishikawa warns Toturi he is likely to see even more dishonorable and illegal activity
there. Toturi promises, sarcastically, to stand down.
Clans: Lion Scorpion Crane
Major Characters: Akodo Toturi They meet with Tamanegi, who relates that he has no knowledge of any shinobi tasted
with his assassination. After they leave the meeting, Toturi is incensed by Ishikawa
Minor Characters: Seppun Ishikawa Tamanegi Akodo Kaede dealing with the likes of a crimal such as Tamanegi. Ishikawa tells Toturi that such
Referenced CharacterBayushi Shoju Miya Satoshi Matsu Tsuko Ikoma Ujiaki dealing are how the Honor Guard is able to do their job, by being proactive.

Toturi returns to his hideaway with Kaede, reads a letter detailing the Crane effort to
POV: Akodo Toturi retake Kyū den Kakita and that Matsu Tsuko has seized the Lion Clan championship.
Toturi and Kaede talk about the merits of Bushidō versus pragmatism. Toturi takes to
bed, reflecting that Ishikawa's pramatic approach might not necessarily be incorrect
Keywords: here.
Locations: Higashikawa District
Time: October Week 3
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Fiction Title: Caged Birds Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Katrina Ostrander Bayushi Kachiko arrives at Toshi Ranbo Castle. She reflect on how much she has lost,
how Hotaru, who once saved her, will not be now. She thinks about all the people she
Fiction Link: Caged Birds once had to aid her and how she will have to do what they once did herself.
Published: April 23, 2020
Doji Hotaru pratices her kata, while reflecting on the recent loss of Kyū den Kakita and
the effort to retake it. She thinks about the logical next move she should take and rues
Clans: Scorpion Crane the lack of recent correspondance from Kachiko. She doubts, to herself, that Kachiko
Major Characters: Bayushi Kachiko Doji Hotaru could really have been involves in Doji Satsume's death. She is interupted by Kakita
Toshimoko who wonders why she does not aid Daidoji Uji at Kyū den Kakita. She says
Minor Characters: Kakita Toshimoko she has no patience for the seige and when Toshimoko reminds her of Hotaru having
Referenced CharacterBayush Shoju Akodo Toturi Hantei Sotorii Shosuro TakeruYogo Asami bested Arasou, she resolves to take forces to Toshi Ranbo.
Daidoji Uji Bayushi Ayaka Daidoji Netsu Bayushi Yojiro Akodo Arasou Kachiko awakens from a nightmare and takes a visit from Bayushi Yojiro, who is
Asahina Takako Lady Ryoku Doji Shizue Doji Satsume seemingly ignorant of the circumstance leading to her being there. She does not trust
enough to tell Yojiro the truth, saying only that the Emperor has died and the Princes and
Inazuma no Gendo Bayushi Aramoro Toturi are missing. Yojiro acknowledges that the appearance of things has Shoju's
POV: Bayushi Kachiko regency seem as if a coup, so he implores that she is in danger and must remain there and
not interfere, as she is likely in danger.
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Locations: Toshi Ranbo Castle The Osari Plains
Time: October Week 2/3
Special Notes
Kakita Toshimoko, known as the Grey Crane, is Hotaru's uncle and weilds Kandaisa, the Kakita ancestral blade. Doji Hotaru is said to have been Bayushi Kachiko's yō jimbō , who, at the Battle of
Ice and Snow rescued Kachiko from Inazuma no Gendo's captivity.

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Fiction Title: Violence Behind Courtliness Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Katrina Ostrander Doji Hotaru arrives at Kyotei Castle and discusses her plan concerning Toshi Ranbo with
Tsume Itsuyo. Hotaru asks that the former Phoenix petition them for their support.
Fiction Link: Violence Behind Courtliness Hotaru says they will attempt diplomacy first, which Daidoji Netsu says is too dangerous
Published: April 29, 2020 for Hotaru to do herself, so Itsuyo volunteers for the task. Kakita Toshimoko later
cautions Hotaru that her plan is not a good one. He challenges her to best him in a duel.
He has the upper hand, but Hotaru fights back and finally manages to beat him. She feels
Clans: Crane Scorpion Phoenix she is now ready for the challenges ahead.
Major Characters: Doji Hotaru Bayushi Kachiko Kakita Toshimoko
Bayushi Yojiro confronts Bayushi Kachiko, as there are Crane and Phoenix forces outside
Minor Characters: Tsume Itsuyo Daidoji Netsu Toshi Ranbo. He wants to know if she is somehow involved, which she denies. She
Referenced CharacterBayushi Yojiro Agasha SumikoBayushi Shoju Akodo Toturi deduces that Crane forces likely want Toshi Ranbo as a place for thier forces to winter, as
Hotaru is reticent to return to Kyū den Doji, since Hotaru considers that place a prison.
Kakita Sukenobu Kachiko petitions to join Yojiro in the court, since Hotaru is likely to come herself.
POV: Doji Hotaru Bayushi Kachiko

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Locations: Kyotei Castle Toshi Ranbo
Time: October Week 4/November Week 1
Special Notes
Tsume no Doji Itsuyo is said to have been a Shiba of the Phoenix, before becoming a Crane. Kakita Sukenobuis said to have been the former Crane steward of Toshi Ranbo.

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Fiction Title: Truth and Lies Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Katrina Ostrander Doji Hotaru, disgusied, listens to the negotion between Tsume Itsuyo and Bayushi Yojiro.
She spots Bayushi Kachiko there as well, also disguised. Tsume gains no ground with
Fiction Link: Truth and Lies Yojiro, while Hotaru exchanges wordless coded messages with Kachiko. Hotaru decides
Published: May 6, 2020 that Kachinko must need her help, removes her disguise and challanges Yojiro to a duel,
for having imprisoned Kachiko.
Clans: Crane Scorpion Lion Kachiko interceeds though, denying that she is held there against her will, but that her
Major Characters: Doji Hotaru Bayushi Kachiko presence must remain a secret. A bargain is struck for the Crane forces to winter at Toshi
Ranbo. Later. Hotaru composes a letter to Doji Shizue, Kachiko makes a clandestine
Minor Characters: Bayushi Yojiro Tsume Itsuyo appearance in her room. Kachiko tells Hotaru how it had been too dangerous for her to
Referenced CharacterBayushi Shoju Akodo Toturi Hantei Sotorii Bayushi Aramoro write to her earlier. She admits that she has done something terrible and writes out the
recent events. Hotaru, having read what Kachiko has done, is disappointed, but commits
the papers to a flame. Kachiko pledges to be Hotaru's ally and Hotaru pledges to set
POV: Doji Hotaru things right.

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Locations: Toshi Ranbo
Time: November Week 1
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Fiction Title: Courtly Nets and Hidden Snares Fiction Summary:
 Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Ide Tadaji and Ikoma Ujiaki petition Bayushi Shoju, on behalf of the Unicorn and Lion,
respectively, to interceed in the recent boarder disputes between the two. Shoju declines
Fiction Link: Courtly Nets and Hidden Snares their petition, when Kakita Yoshi's planned move of having the Phoenix representative
Published: May 20, 2020 Asako Togama also petition for Imperial action. Further, Yoshi has Doji Fumiki also
support the Phoenix petition, putting Shoju in an even more compromised position in
declining to take action. Still, Shoju elects to not have the Imperial forces act.
Clans: Crane Scorpion Lion Unicorn
Major Characters: Kakita Yoshi Yogo Asami Doji Fumiki wonders to Yoshi about the wisdom of his plan, but he assures her it is best
to check the power of the Scorpion. Seeing who he belives to be Kachiko in the garden
Minor Characters: Bayushi Shoju Ide Tadaji Ikoma Ujiaki Asako Togama Doji Fumiki and takes to invistigate her recent turn to solitude.
Referenced CharacterIkoma Anakazu Agasha SumikoHantei DaisetsuShinjo Altansarnai
Yogo Asami reflect of what she sees are recent failures in her protrayal of Kachiko, when
Akodo Toturi Iuchi Shahai Akodo Kaede Yoshi approaches, making small talk. She does not like his seeming jovial tone, something
POV: Kakita Yoshi Yogo Asami he has never taken with Kachiko before. Questioning her further and asking about
Bayushi Aramoro's recent absesne, Asami lets on more than she should, allowing Kakita
to deduce that she is not Kachiko and that actual Kachiko herself is likely behindthe
Keywords: attempted assination of Toturi.
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: November Week 1
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Fiction Title: The Sea and the Sun's Shadow Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Yasuki Oguri sails with the Mantis ships toward the Watchtower of Sun’s Shadow.
Kudaka remarks they would be making better time if the kami would coperate, but they
Fiction Link: The Sea and the Sun's Shadow do not seem inclined to. When the tower comes into sight, it seems intact. Oguri looks
Published: May 27, 2020 and calls for the ship to halt immediately. He notices that while the tower seems intact,
it's weaponry is pointed in the wrong direction, their direction, rather than at the
Shadowlands. He deduces the tower must have fallen and is now populated by undead,
Clans: Crab or worse.
Major Characters: Yasuki Oguri Kudaka
Oguri has them moor in the shallows well before the tower and proceed to scout it on
Minor Characters: Fuu Umi foot. They discover the walls to be breached and oni within. They attack, having Kudaka
Referenced CharacterYasuki Yashiki summon a dust storm to distract and confuse the oni. They win the fight and Kudaka
banishes a kansen that had come to tempt her.

POV: Yasuki Oguri Back aboard their ships, Oguri remarks the oni seemed to be wearing something akin to
uniforms, all with the same iconography and that other watchtowers need to be warned
of what happened here.
Keywords:
Locations: River of the Last Stand
Time: October Week 1-2
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Fiction Title: Heart of the Mountain Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Keith Ryan Kappel Yoritomo, Linmei and Kudaka fight their way past monks, to a breakwater gate. Linmei
figures out the key to the map they have of the mountain and they face the monk's
Fiction Link: Heart of the Mountain champion Fumoto. Kudaka manages to distract him with a summoned gust of wind and
Published: June 10, 2020 Yoritomo bring him down with a kick, then chokcing him into submission. Linmei and
Yoritomo argue about his encounter with Damayanti the Red, where Linmei beleives
Yoritomo, enamored with the woman, allowed himself to be hoodwinked into a bad
Clans: Mantis business agreement.
Major Characters: Yoritomo Linmei Kudaka
They enter the mountain and secure the Heart of the Mountain, a jade relic. They
Minor Characters: Fumoto Byoki narrowly escape the tunnels, to find themselves blocked from escape by the breakwater
Referenced CharacterDamayanti the Red gate. Linmei goes to open it, while Yoritomo and Kudaka wait for and board their ship.
The mountain continues to erupt, the ship, with Kudaka summoning aid from the kō mori,
narrowly make it to the gate, which Linmei has managed to open just in time.
POV: Yoritomo
Once clear of the island, they realize they are cought in a massive tsunami. They
contemplate what effect it will have on the mainland of Rokugon.
Keywords:
Locations: In the end, it is revealed to be a story told by Byoki to children to inspire them.
Time: Three years before start.
Special Notes
Damayanti the Red is said to be Princess of Pirates, from the Ivory Kingdoms. Kō mori are said to be the yō kai who helped the Mantis ancestor Kaimetsu-Uo first survive on the islands. The
final lines of the story imply both that the story is fictional from Byoki's perspective, but also might contain some elements of truth.

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Fiction Title: 2020 Clan Letters Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: --
Fiction Link: A Missive from the Front - Lion Clan

Published: June 16, 2020

Clans:
Major Characters:
Minor Characters:
Referenced Characters:

POV:

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Locations:
Time:
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Fiction Title: A Discerning Eye and an Unyielding Resolve Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Tyler Parrott Kitsuki Chiari bring the evidence she has found to the attention of Agasha Sumiko,
Kitsuki
Fiction Link: A Discerning Eye and an Unyielding Resolve Yaruma and Mirumoto Hitomi. She outlines that the servents dismissals lead her to
Published: June 24, 2020 investiagate and question Bayushi Sō tatsu. Joining him and several geisha at the House
of the Golden Willow, she inquires about the repalced servents. He responds with
suspion about why she has been questioning servents, not asking him directly. She lies,
claiming to only be investigating some vague suspision she had, not wanting to trouble
any official with the matter.

After the meeting, Chiari learns from one of the geisha, her friend Taizō , the manner of
Sō tatsu's clandestine communications. She then incepts communication between Yogo
Junzo and Bayushi Shoju, that, in coded language, says there is a curse of treason on blade
of the Hantei. This, corroberating her emperiance handeling the blade weeks earlier,
leads her to suspect that Shoju was involved in a plot to murder the Emperor and is not
covering it up.

They all await what Sumiko will say.

 Kitsuki Chiari bring the evidence she has found to the attention of Agasha Sumiko,
Kitsuki
Yaruma and Mirumoto Hitomi. She outlines that the servents dismissals lead her to
investiagate and question Bayushi Sō tatsu. Joining him and several geisha at the House
of the Golden Willow, she inquires about the repalced servents. He responds with
suspion about why she has been questioning servents, not asking him directly. She lies,
Clans: Dragon claiming to only be investigating some vague suspision she had, not wanting to trouble
Major Characters: Kitsuki Chiari any official with the matter.
Minor Characters: Agasha Sumiko Kitsuki YarumaMirumoto HitoTaizō Kichihana After the meeting, Chiari learns from one of the geisha, her friend Taizō , the manner of
Referenced CharacterBayushi Shoju Lord Justicar Gorō Bayushi Sō tatsu Sō tatsu's clandestine communications. She then incepts communication between Yogo
Junzo and Bayushi Shoju, that, in coded language, says there is a curse of treason on blade
Otomo Mikuru Yogo Junzo Hantei Daisetsu of the Hantei. This, corroberating her emperiance handeling the blade weeks earlier,
POV: Kitsuki Chiari leads her to suspect that Shoju was involved in a plot to murder the Emperor and is not
covering it up.
Keywords: They all await what Sumiko will say.
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: November Week 3
Special Notes
It is said that the land of Yogo are where dangerous artifacts are kept safe.

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Fiction Title: Daidoji Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Nancy M. Sauer Daidoji Uji wwories about the Lion continuing to hold Kyū den Kakita, with winter
approaching and no reincorcement of the Crane forces forthcoming. He devises a plan to
Fiction Link: Daidoji retake the fortress via subterfuge. Uji meets with his Harriers and they plan to infliltrate
Published: July 8, 2020 the basement of Kyū den Kakita. Once inthe tunnels under the castle, Uji meets with
unexpected Lion guards. Unprepared to fight though such a team of guards and unwilling
to risk alerting the rest of the Lion forces with a prolonged fight, Uji's team retreats.
Clans: Crane Lion Another team of Harriers makes an attempt on another strategic site.
Major Characters: Daidoji Uji
At the camp, an alarm is sounded. Kyū den Kakita errupts in flame, Uji reflects on the
Minor Characters: tragedy of what is being lost, from Kyū den Kakita itself, to the Crane hostages still inside.
Referenced CharacterDoji Hayaku Doji Konishiko Matsu Tsuko Kakita Yoshi But, if it leads to Matsu Tsuko's death, it will all have been worth it to Uji.

POV: Daidoji Uji

Keywords:
Locations: Kyū den Kakita
Time: November Week 4
Special Notes
The Asahina are a Crane family of shugenja. Doji Hayaku is said to be the founder of the Daidoji family, who fought Fu Leng to recover his sister Doji Konishiko.

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Fiction Title: Beneath the Light of Jade Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Kuni Yori and Isawa Tadaka dispatch an oni, but costing the banishment of a kami from
one of Yori's nemuranai which was hundred of years old. Tadaka regrets the loss, Yori
Fiction Link: Beneath the Light of Jade simply tosses it away, focusing on the pragmatic task at hand. Yori reflects on the history
Published: July 15, 2020 on Kuni daimyō , Tadaka wrongly guess few have been Tainted, but Yori corrects him,
nearly all were Tainted in the end.
Clans: Crab Phoenix Asako Tsuki awakens to the return of her new nezumi companion returning with food.
Major Characters: Kuni Yori Isawa Tadaka Asako Tsuki The nezumi says other humans are nearby, first saying it would be too dangerous to
bring her to them, but then relenting to Tsuki's insistance. Suspecting a trap, Tsuke
Minor Characters: Spike approaches alone, but Tadaka greats her. When Yori appears as well, she is reluctant to
Referenced CharacterIsawa Akuma relay the full message, saying only that Isawa Ujina has diappeared and that Shiba
Tsukune needs him to return. When Tsuki insists, Yori questions how she came to be
there.
POV: Kuni Yori Asako Tsuki
Tsuki's nezumi companion attacks Yori and when Tadaka uses a Breath of the Jade
Dragon, mistaking the nezumi for a Shadowlands creature, Yori is harmed, revealing that
Keywords: he is in fact Tainted already.
Locations: South of the Kiau Wall
Time: November Week 2
Special Notes
Nezumi are ratmen, who live in the Shadowlands side of the wall.

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Fiction Title: The Shadow of Glory Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Kudaka and Yasuki Oguri, still at the Watchtower of Sun’s Shadow, play a card game
unfamiliar to Oguri. Kudaka gets the best of him, then they take to the top of the tower to
Fiction Link: The Shadow of Glory survey the current affairs. They are warned that a dust cloud approaches. They are Crab
Published: July 23, 2020 riders and Oguri commands they open the far entracne to prepare for the visitors. Hida
Etsuji leads a band of warriors from Watchtower of the Iron Hammer to reinforce them.
Clans: Crab Mantis After meeting with Etsuji, Oguri rejoins Kudaka on watch. He spots a froce of bakemono,
Major Characters: Kudaka Yasuki Oguri moving to atack the Tower. They repeal the small attack with arrows and suspecting the
attack might not be all, Kudaka communes with the kami. A band of undead moving on
Minor Characters: Hida Etsuji the Tower from the river is revealed and Etsuji moves into intercepts them directly with
Referenced CharacterYoritomo Kida Kisada his forces. Kudaka, with the aid of the River's water Kami, repell the undead, but she is
again assailed by a kansen.

POV: Kudaka After, Kudaka confronts Etsuji for having further breached the walls in engaging with the
Shaowland forces, since it seems the Shadowlands only test their defences. Etsuji bristles
at the critisism and Oguri confides in Kudaka that the only way for reinforcements to
Keywords: come would be at Etsuji's request.
Locations: Watchtower of Sun’s Shadow
Time:
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A recent Battle of Twenty Pyres at Kyū den Hida is mentioned, that there were new tactics being used by the Shadowland forces, for example a hidden attack that went along with breaching the wal

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Fiction Title: Duty's Cost Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Kuni Yori reflects on the revelation that he is now Tainted and wonders just when it
could have happened. He reiterates to Tadaka though that it was something of an
Fiction Link: Duty's Cost eventuality and that he is glad it did not happen unnoticed. Yori thanks Asako Tsuki for
Published: July 31, 2020 having brought his Taint out into the light, but that his role is not done yet, there is
something more they must do. Tadaka pledges to keep watch over him, to dispatch him
if his he shows any signs for further Tainting.
Clans: Crab Phoenix
Major Characters: Kuni Yori Isawa Tadaka Asako Tsuki Asako Tsuki pleges not to return without Tadaka, so they will all continute on, including
the nezumi Spike.
Minor Characters: Spike
Referenced Characters:

POV:
 Kuni Yori reflects on the revelation that he is now Tainted and wonders just when it
could have happened. He reiterates to Tadaka though that it was something of an
eventuality and that he is glad it did not happen unnoticed. Yori thanks Asako Tsuki for
having brought his Taint out into the light, but that his role is not done yet, there is
something more they must do. Tadaka pledges to keep watch over him, to dispatch him
if his he shows any signs for further Tainting.
Asako Tsuki pleges not to return without Tadaka, so they will all continute on, including
the nezumi Spike.

Keywords:
Locations: South of the Kiau Wall
Time:
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Fiction Title: The Stained Cup Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Josiah “Duke” Harrist Hantei Sotorii awakens, injured and being tended to by a potter names Totsu. Sotorii
declares his name and rank and demands to be brought from the potter's hut, but he is
Fiction Link: The Stained Cup too injured. The potter promises that once Sotorii can walk, he will bring him to the
Published: August 14, 2020 nearby village. Later, Sotorii has a vision of his father, vengful and threatening. He
collapses and Totsu gives him medacine to calm him.
Clans: Totsu carries Sotorii on a hunting trip. He tries to walk, he can now stand, but not walk.
Major Characters: Hantei Sotorii Yotsu Several days later, Sotorii can walk gingerly, he leaves the hut but tires quickly. He
wonders if this is why Yotsu still refuses to let him leave. Three rō nin approach and
Minor Characters: Risa Sotorii introduces himself as the Crown Prince.
Referenced CharacterMatsu Tsuko
The rō nin reveal the Lady Matsu has places a price on Yotsu's head. Yotsu tries to
convince them that he would pay the price and that Sotorii is not who he says he is, to
POV: Hantei Sotorii protect him, but the rō nin do not take the offering. Yotsu shots one rō nin, but is killed
and Sotorii is taken.
Keywords:
Locations:
Time: October Week 4
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Fiction Title: Trail of Shadows Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D G Laderoute The Tattered Ear Tribe of the nezumi discovers a monster in the Shinomen and that
Fiction Link: wht it is protecting belongs to the Crab.
Published: August 21, 2020 It is deduced that the item may be Kikyo, the suit of armour made by Osano-wo for
his brother. Hida Sukune is put in charge of an expedition to recover it and defeat the
Clans: Crab monster guarding it. He will be accompanied by his sister O-Ushi and a group of
shugenja led by Kuni Yori. Sukune's cousin Amoro is the leader of the Hida
Major Characters: Hida O-Ushi Hida Sukune Hiruma KazanKuni Yori Tale Chaser
contingent sent with him. Amoro does not respect Sukune.
Minor Characters: Hida Amoro Hida Kisada Hiruma SayuaKuni Daigo Kuni Kana
Kuni Naoyuki Moongazer Mist-Walker White Scar In the Shinomen, strange things start happening and individual soldiers and scouts
Referenced CharacteHIda Yakamo Hiruma KogoeAkodo Hida BanukenHida Chuku are inexplicably lost. As they near the end of the first stage of the journey - the
nezumi camp - the group is set upon by a giant monster. Sukune quickly formulates a
Kuni Mokuna Kaiu Sudaro Miya Riku Akodo Toma Sun Tao strategy to disengage, but Amoro fails to obey, leading his Hida into close combat.
POV: Hida Sukune Tale Chaser This results in the Amoro's death and many other Hida, before the are rescued by the
nezumi. Sukune contemplates that the Crab are too attached to sacrifice and being
the wall.
Keywords:
Locations: Kuni Castle Shinomen Mori On the next stage of their journey, increasingly oppressive mental effects bear down
Time:
Special Notes
Porcelain masks are strongly associated with blood magic.

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Fiction Title: The Last Leaf Falls Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Toturi meets with Kakita Yoshi and discusses the latter's issue with Shoju's regency.
Yoishi reveals that he knows Yogo Asami impersonates Kachiko, who is currently absent
Fiction Link: The Last Leaf Falls herself, and of his suspision that Shoju sent Aramoro to kill Toturi. They discuss the
Published: August 26, 2020 sending away of Kunshu, the Hantei ancestral blade as well. Toturi debates if he should
duel Shoju.

Clans: Dragon Lion Sumiko seeks her grandmother's spirit in guidance, but meets Katsu, who knew her
Major Characters: Akodo Toturi Agasha Sumiko grandmother. He gives her a poem her grandmother had written and he cautions her to
take care in her actions. Sumiko and Toturi meet to discuss the recent events, surrouding
Minor Characters: Kakita Yoshi Bayushi Shoju the Edict and Emperor's death. Sumiko reveals to Toturi that he will betray Shoju.
Referenced CharacterBayushi Aramoro Agasha Ichika Ikoma Ujiaki Bayushi Kachiko Sumiko asks for Toturi's help in confronting Shoju and he agrees to.

Sumiko and Toturi have an audiance before the Imperial Court and Shoju. Sumiko
POV: Akodo Toturi Agasha Sumiko renouces her name and title as Ruby Champion, naming Shoju as a userper and his
regency and a Scorpion Clan Coup. Toturi follows suit, renoucing his name and the
Emerald Championship. They both take their leave amid the uproar.
Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace Bay of the Golden Sun
Time: November Week 4
Special Notes
Emperor Yugozohime was said to have died at the Battle of White Stag, in and around the Bay of the Golden Sun at the hands of a powerful giajan fleet. Kemari is a ball game said to be popular am

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Fiction Title: When the Wave Strikes the Shore Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock In light of Agasha Sumiko's renouncement Hitomi reselves to duwl Shoju. She sends
Katsumichi to ready the Army of the Rising Wave. Kitsuki Yaruma enters and cautions
Fiction Link: When the Wave Strikes the Shore against doing something reckless. He insists that her dispatching Shoju is not the justice
Published: ### he deserves, nor the role of the Dragon in balancing things. Hitomi resolves to take swift
action in dealing with Shoju nonetheless.
Clans: Dragon Scorpion Hitomi meets with Mirumoto Raitsugu, they are presented with a writ from Kakita Yoshi
Major Characters: Mirumoto Hitomi Kitsuki Yaruma allowing them entrance into the Palace. She fights her way in to find Shoju unarmed,
accompanied by his son, Bayushi Dairu. SHoju admits he expected Lion forces to be at
Minor Characters: Bayushi Shoju Katsumichi Mirumoto Raitsugu hand, taking revenge for the attempt on Toturi's life. She remembers to her brother
Referenced CharacterAgasha Sumiko Akodo Toturi Kakita Yoshi being killed before her eyes and stays her hand, having Shoju arrested instead. She
wonders, after, if this was the right course of action, if it will indeed lead to justice.

POV: Mirumoto Hitomi

Keywords:
Locations: Imperial Palace
Time: November Week 4
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Fiction Title: Questionable Shelter Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Togashi Mitsu is retreiving firewood for Daisetsu and Shahai when he realizes that ronin
have come on to the shrine where they have been sheltering. He races there to find
Fiction Link: Questionable Shelter Daisetsu welcoming members of the Perfect Land sect to share the fire with them.
Published: ### Daisetsu listens and has questions while the Perfect Land Sect members discuss their
religion, and he finds it intriguing. He decides that he is going to stay with the Perfect
Land Sect over the winter, against Mitsu's and Shahai's objections, so the three agree to
Clans: Dragon Imperial go together to winter with them.
Major Characters: Togashi Mitsu Hantei DaisetsuIuchi Shahai
Minor Characters: Ichirō Satto Yuki (Shosuro Hoshu Torao
Referenced CharacterBayushi Shoju Togashi Togashi Gaijutsu

POV: Togashi Mitsu

Keywords: Perfect Land Sect

Locations: An abandoned shrine in Dragon Lands
Time: November Week 4

Togashi Mitsu's alias is Minoru. Hantei Daisetsu's alias is Akio. Iuchi Shahai's alias is Kane. The Perfect Land Sect members they meet are Ichiro, son of the Mirumoto Daimyo, Satto, Student of
the Dragon Sensei, and Yuki, who is Shosuro Misako in disguise. Also, the Dragon people call eating Deer 'Autumn Leaves'.

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Fiction Title: What Cost a Dream Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: DG Laderoute Doji Toin, a skilled musician, finds himself calling on the aid of a mysterious flute teacher,
Yū gure. Yū gure has the ability to teach him music of utter beauty, but Toin finds that
Fiction Link: What Cost a Dream with each piece he learns, he loses, without even being aware of it, the attachments he
Published: October 30, 2020 has to his life: namely his son, his two daughters, and his beloved wife, Rina. When he
finally achieves his desire, to perform for the Emperor himself, it is his own self that is
lost, swirling into madness.
Clans: Crane
Major Characters: Doji Toin Yū gure Doji Rina
Minor Characters:
Referenced CharacterYuma

POV: Doji Toin

Keywords: Halloween
Locations: Crane Lands, near and in Kyuden Doji
Time: Unknown
Special Notes
DG Laderoute's first Halloween Fiction.

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Fiction Title: An Impossible Task Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Lisa Farrell Ikoma Tsunari hires a ronin to rescue the commander, Akodo Kyosuke, from where he
has been captured at Four Roads Village. Unfortunately, the commander is not
Fiction Link: An Impossible Task successfully rescued, and the Lion are unable to capture Four Roads Village in the
Published: November 2, 2020 ensuing fighting. However, the ronin did manage to intercept key communications from
the commander that would have otherwise landed in the hands of the Unicorn. The ronin
did not read the scrolls, but honorably returned them.
Clans:
Major Characters: An Unnamed RoninIkoma Tsanuri
Minor Characters: Akodo Kyō suke
Referenced CharacterAkodo Ikoma Ujiaki

POV: An Unnamed Ronin

Keywords: Choose your own Interactive Twine

Locations: Four Roads Village
Time: November Week 2
Special Notes
This was a choose your own adventure story. The results were given in Heroes of Legend Chapter 2 https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/3/12/heroes-of-legend-chapter-two/

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Fiction Title: The Yogo Curse Part 1 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Josiah "Duke" Harris and Katrina Ostrander In the Castle of Learning, Yogo Junzo leads the Scorpion Wardmasters in a ritual to
cleanse or at least ward, Kunshu, the blade cursed by killing the Emperor. He can barely
Fiction Link: The Yogo Curse Part 1 hold it; one of the wardmasters dies. Junzo learns that only a Hantei can cleanse the
Published: ### blade.

Yogo Jiro is guarding his village at night when his local daimyo, Yogo Yasuhide, is
Clans: Scorpion entertaining a mysterious woman, Lady Atsuko. She wishes to go to visit Yogo Junzo, and
Major Characters: Yogo Junzo Yogo Jiro Lady Atsuko Yogo Junzo volunteers to escort her, both to relieve his own boredom and to see his
fiancee, Yogo Kasume.
Minor Characters: Yogo Yasuhide Seppun MasayoHideo
Referenced CharacterYogo Junzo's father Lady Sun Lord Moon Four Cardinal Guardians Meanwhile, Yogo Junzo receives Yasuhide's request to meet with Atsuko, and believes
she may have information on the fourth mask fo Iuchiban so he agrees to see her. He
Iuchiban Regent Bayushi Shoju Yogo Kasume meets with Seppun Masayo, who agrees the Regent must be notified immediately of the
POV: Yogo Junzo Yogo Jiro sword's threat, and what is needed to fix it, for evil omens are growing all around the
Empire.
Keywords: Jiro, escorting Atsuko and setting up camp for the night, sees the dead spirit of his friend,
Locations: Castle of Learning A small, nameless village Hideo, who seems to make a warning, but he scares the spirit away. Finally the pair,
Atsuko, and Jiro, arrive at the Castle of Learning.
Time: November Week 2-3
Special Notes
Shikegami are sometimes called 'paper gods' for the kami within. The Black Watch was created to destroy Iuchiban's cult of Bloodspeakers. Yogo Junzo's father was turned in by Junzo for his
interest in Iuchiban. Atsuko is a character from the RPG Module 'The Highwayman'.

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 Fiction Title: The Yogo Curse Part 2 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Josiah “Duke” Harrist and Katrina Ostrander We find out about some of Yogo Junzo’s secrets and how the Shadowed Swamps and the
Shadowlands are related. He plans to trap Lady Atsuko (who he wrongly believes is a
Fiction Link: The Yogo Curse Part 2 Bloodspeaker) and torture her for
Published: December 2, 2020 information.
Yogo Jiro and Lady Atsuko arrive at the Castle of Learning where Atsuko goes to meet
Junzo and Jiro meets his betrothed, Yogo Kasume. The Yogo Curse strikes once again, as
Clans: Scorpion Jiro’s mother inadvertently betrays her son by sending his belongs to Kasume where she
Major Characters: finds out the letters he forged to send Hideo on a suicidal mission instead of him.
Meanwhile, Junzo meeting with Atsuko goes terribly wrong for the Yogo because
Minor Characters: apparently a cursed Kunshu can increase the power of Shadowland creatures. While
Referenced Characters: Atsuko is striking from the inside, more Shadowlands
creatures strike from southeast and northwest.
The Castle of Learning falls but the Yogo successfully remove some of the important
POV: artifacts they keep hidden (but not Kunshu), while Jiro, holding his letters, is mistaken
for one of the people responsible for the evacuation and escapes.

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Fiction Title: The Careful Gardener Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Annie VanderMeer Ikoma Ujiaki, lead diplomat and courtier of the Lion Clan, is furious at the Crane, and
particularly, Kakita Yoshi's ascension as Regent following the ouster of Bayushi Shoju by
Fiction Link: The Careful Gardener Mirumoto Hitomi after he was implicated by the Emerald Champion.
Published: December 16, 2020 He moves to create a confrontation with Yoshi, accusing the Crane of blowing up Kyuden
Kakita and treating Yoshi with disrespect. Yoshi has Ujiaki thrown out of court, and
declares that the Lion must no longer attack the Unicorn and the Crane. Ujiaki then goes
Clans: to visit Bayushi Shoju, in captivity, to initiate an alliance with the goal of removing Kakita
Major Characters: Yoshi.
Minor Characters:
Referenced Characters:

POV:

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Fiction Title: A Worthy Opponent Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D. G. Laderoute Bayushi Shoju reflects on what Ikoma Ujiaki has proposed: an alliance between Lion and
Scorpion to remove Yoshi as regent. Soshi Angai arrives, disguised as a servant, and tells
Fiction Link: A Worthy Opponent him that Yogo castle has fallen. She later breaks him free of his captivity and takes him to
Published: December 30, 2020 the Scorpion Black Watch compound in the city. There, he decides to use the Black Scroll
brought from Yogo Castle to find out Ujiaki's deepest, most terrible secrets, and begin
Shoju's plan to unify the Empire before it is too late.
Clans:
Major Characters:
Minor Characters:
Referenced Characters:

POV:

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Time:
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Fiction Title: The Villain's Mask Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Mari Murdock Bayushi Shoju begins his plan to become the villain of the Empire to unite the clans
against him and the Shadowlands. Staying in a Lion Shrine, he meets with Ikoma Ujiaki
Fiction Link: The Villain's Mask and uses Ujiaki's insecurities against him to plan a coup against Kakita Yoshi. Lion and
Published: January 27, 2021 Scorpionn forces within the city unite to take the capital by force, and Shoju tells
Mirumoto Raitsugu that he has the backing of the Shadowlands to do it. Then Shoju takes
the throne of Rokugan.
Clans:
Major Characters:
Minor Characters:
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Fiction Title: Collapse Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Hida O'Ushi, daugther of the Crab Clan Champion Hida Kisada, travels to the 9th
Watchtower (Watchtower of Sun's Shadow) to reinforce Hida Etsuji until he can be
Fiction Link: Collapse replaced for his impetuousness. She goes with a small group of Crab troops, including her
Published: February 10, 2021 best friend. When she arrives, she finds the 9th Watchtower burning, on the brink of
collapse. The curtain wall has fallen.
She and her crew enter through a passage to find the remains of the Mantis and Crab
Clans: Crab forces fighting to hold the keep. Etsuji has gone out to attack the Shadowlands army.
O'Ushi, realizing the keep has fallen, orders the retreat, and climbs the watchtower to
signal the retreat. At the top, she sees a vast army of oni, goblins, and undead, and leading
them, the Oni Lord, Akuma. And they carry with them the mauled body of Hida Etsuji.
There is no one left to save. She retreats on the Mantis ship with the remainders of the
Mantis amd Crab to let Kisada know the wall has fallen.
 Hida O'Ushi, daugther of the Crab Clan Champion Hida Kisada, travels to the 9th
Watchtower (Watchtower of Sun's Shadow) to reinforce Hida Etsuji until he can be
replaced for his impetuousness. She goes with a small group of Crab troops, including her
best friend. When she arrives, she finds the 9th Watchtower burning, on the brink of
collapse. The curtain wall has fallen.
She and her crew enter through a passage to find the remains of the Mantis and Crab
forces fighting to hold the keep. Etsuji has gone out to attack the Shadowlands army.
Major Characters: O'Ushi, realizing the keep has fallen, orders the retreat, and climbs the watchtower to
signal the retreat. At the top, she sees a vast army of oni, goblins, and undead, and leading
Minor Characters: them, the Oni Lord, Akuma. And they carry with them the mauled body of Hida Etsuji.
Referenced Characters: There is no one left to save. She retreats on the Mantis ship with the remainders of the
Mantis amd Crab to let Kisada know the wall has fallen.

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Fiction Title: The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 1 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III
The army of the oni lord Akuma has swept through Crab Lands, taking numerous
Fiction Link: Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 1 fortresses with it, and laying low the Crab Clan Champion Hida Kisada. Hida Sukune has
Published: March 1, 2021 assumed command of the Crab forces and is fighting a retreating battle back to
Maemikake and into the lands of the minor clans. Sukune is joined by forces of the
minor clans: the Falcon, Wasp, Kitsune, and Mantis, and finally by Shiba Tsukune, come
Clans: Crab Phoenix south looking for Asako Tsuki and Isawa Tadaka. Meanwhile, Isawa Tadaka is given the
Minor Clans Mantis Fox Sparrow Otter Wasp porcelain mask of Fu Leng to see what they have come into the Shadowlands to discover:
the temple of the Ninth Kami, and, in it, the way that humans can defeat him.
Falcon
Major Characters: Hida Sukune Isawa Tadaka Hida O'Ushi Hida Yakamo
Minor Characters: Toritaka Genzo Tsuruchi Shiba Tsukune Asako Maezawa
Yoritomo Asako Tsuki Kuni Yori Spike-in-Gut
Referenced CharacterHida Kisada Akuma Katsuo Fu Leng
Isawa Akuma

POV: Hida Sukune Isawa Tadaka

Keywords:
Locations: On the Shores of Cherry Blossom Lake Somewhere in the Shadowland
Time: Togashi 9 Togashi 14
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Fiction Title: Heroes of Legend Chapter 1 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: D.G. Laderoute Bayushi Kachiko meets Bayushi Yojiro and Doji Hotaru in a tea house in Toshi Ranbo to
tell them that she has received word through magical sources that Bayushi Shoju and
Fiction Link: Heroes of Legend Chapter 1 Ikoma Ujiaki have attacked the Forbidden City. Shoju has reclaimed the regency, and has
Published: March 5, 2021 claimed he has done so in alliance with the Shadowlands. Although none of the three
believe this, it is obvious that they must stand against Shoju, no matter what. Yojiro
claims Kackiko is the only one who can serve as Champion, everything she has hoped for.
Clans: Crane Scorpion But she knows she cannot be the one, and upon claiming the Championship she
Major Characters: Doji Hotaru Bayushi KachiBayushi YojiroDoji Kuwanan immediately cedes it to Yojiro Then Hotaru faces Doji Kuwanan, who has come to
confront her and claim the Championship for being willing to sacrifice the Crane to the
Minor Characters: Matsu Tsuko Scorpion. They duel, but in the end, Kuwanan realizes that he cannot take Hotaru's life,
Referenced CharacteBayushi Shoju Akodo Toturi just as she refuses to take his. He conceeds. Then, a few days later, a Lion army arrives at
Toshi Ranbo, and at its head, is Matsu Tsuko.

POV: Bayushi Kachiko Doji Hotaru Shiba Katsuda Bayushi Dairu

Bayushi Aramoro Doji Satsume Kakita Yoshi Shosuro Hametsu
Keywords:
Locations: Toshi Ranbo
Time: Hida 8 Hida 11
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Fiction Title: Heroes of Legend Chapter 2 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Tyler Parrott Ikoma Tsanuri and Matsu Beiona travel to Toshi Ranbo after their failure to hold Four
Roads Village, carrying scrolls they had retreived from Commander Akodo Kyosuke,
Fiction Link: Heroes of Legend Chapter 2 scrolls that told Tsanuri that her own troops had been deprived of supplies while troops
Published: March 12, 2021 on the Crane front were well supplied, all on Ikoma Ujiake's orders. She refrains from a
pre-emptive strike on a Unicorn patrol, at risk to her own army, to meet with Tsuko.
She meets with Matsu Tsuko in the Lion Camp, as well as Kakita Barahime, Yoshi's wife,
Clans: Lion who also survived. Sharing the details of Shoju's attack on the throne, and that the Crane,
Major Characters: Ikoma Tsunari Matsu Tsuko Scorpion, and Phoenix, are united against Shoju and about to march on Otosan Uchi,
Tsuko considers Tsanuri's information. She decides to recall Tsunari's troops, and join in
Minor Characters: Matsu Beiona Kakita Barahime the march on Otosan Uchi, to reclaim the honor of the Lion.
Referenced CharacteIkoma Ujiaki Ikoma AnakazBayushi ShojuDoji Hotaru
Kakita Asami Akodo KyōsukAn Unnamed RAkodo ArasouKakita Yoshi
Akodo Toturi Matsu Isebō Matsu Seishin
POV: Ikoma Tsunari

Keywords:
Locations: On the plains near Toshi Ranbo
Time: Hida 15
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Fiction Title: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Togashi Yokuni arrives with the Dragon to join those fighting Akuma. Matsu Tsuko
arrives using a spell, led by the spirit of Akodo Arasou. Yoritomo blockades a pass with
Fiction Link: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 2 ships. Daidoji Uji and his forces join the the fight while the battle is engaged. Bayushi
Published: March 19, 2021 Yojiro is teleported to the scene when the Yogo Jitte is summoned. In the Shadowlands,
Tadaka, Spike, and Tsuki find the heart of the Temple of the 9th Kami and a scroll.
Clans: Crab Lion Scorpion Phoenix
Major Characters: Hida Sukune Hida O'Ushi Matsu Tsuko Yoritomo
 Togashi Yokuni arrives with the Dragon to join those fighting Akuma. Matsu Tsuko
arrives using a spell, led by the spirit of Akodo Arasou. Yoritomo blockades a pass with
ships. Daidoji Uji and his forces join the the fight while the battle is engaged. Bayushi
Yojiro is teleported to the scene when the Yogo Jitte is summoned. In the Shadowlands,
Tadaka, Spike, and Tsuki find the heart of the Temple of the 9th Kami and a scroll.

Bayushi Yojiro Isawa Tsuki

Minor Characters: Hida Yakamo Hida Sukune Shiba Tsukune Togashi Yokuni
Susano-o no Izen Katsuo Yogo Kikuyo Isawa Tadaka
Spike in the Gut
Referenced CharacterAkuma Akodo Arasou (deceased) Mirumoto Hitomi
Akodo Ujiaki Toturi Daidoji Uji Kuni Yori
POV: Hida Sukune Aito

Keywords:
Locations: On the shores of Cherry Blossom Snow Lake Temple of the 9th Kami
Time: Togashi 13 Togashi 14
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Fiction Title: Heroes of Legend Chapter 3 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Tyler Parrott Matsu Tsuko and Ikoma Tsunari approach Shinjo Alternsarnai and the Unicorn to
negotiate for a treaty, hoping to put an end to the fighting until
Fiction Link: Heroes of Legend Ch 3
Published: March 26, 2021 Shoju is dealt with. Although Alternsarnai is reluctant in the face of what has happened,
an outburst from Ikoma Tsunari makes clear that the blame
Clans: Lion falls at the feet of the man who has engineered the war: Ikoma Ujiaki. The man who
Major Characters: Ikoma Tsanuri Matsu Tsuko Shinjo Alternsarnai currently leads the Imperial Legions for Bayushi Shoju.
Alternsarnai agrees not only to a truce but to join her army with the Lion, Phoenix, Crane,
Minor Characters: Shinjo Haruko Iuchi Daiyu Doji Shizue and Scorpion against Shoju.
Referenced CharacterIkoma Anakazu Ikoma Ujiaki Akodo Toturi Akodo Arasou
Bayushi Shoju Utaku Kamoko
POV: Ikoma Tsanuri

Keywords:
Locations: Alongside Drowned Merchant River, Unicorn Camp
Time: Hida 17
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Fiction Title: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 3 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III In the Temple of Fu Leng, Asako Tsuki confirms the scroll she, the Nezumi Spike-in-the-
Gut, and Elemental Master of Earth Isawa Tadaka have found is, indeed, the scroll
Fiction Link: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 3 detailing how to defeat Fu Leng once and for all. It is a prophecy fortelling a second Day
Published: April 2, 2021 of Thunder.
They are confronted with the undead form of Isawa Akuma, the one who gave his name
centuries ago to Akuma-no-Oni, and is now part of it. Tadaka gives Tsuki the Porcelain
Clans: Phoenix Mask that will allow her to pass unseen, and his remaining Jade, so she and Spike-in-the-
Major Characters: Isawa Tadaka Isawa Tsuki Shiba Tsukune Hida O'Ushi Katsuo Gut can make it back to the Empire while he faces Akuma.
Hida Yakamo Yoritomo Daidoji Uji Bayushi Yojiro Near Cherry Blossom Snow Lake, the Shadowlands have broken through the lines, and all
Minor Characters: Spike-in-Gut Hida Sukune Matsu Tsuko Yogo Kikuyo Togashi Yokuniis chaos. Shiba Tsukune, Champion of the Phoenix, fights alongside Hida O-Ushi. A
Kamakiri-zaka - an Armoured Windblade Demon - strikes, seriously injuring O-Ushi
Crane Representative before Tsukune is able to use Ofushikai, the Ancestral Sword of the Phoenix to defeat it.
Referenced CharacterShosuro Lady Asako Kuni Togashi-no-Ka Kuni Yori O-Ushi gives Tsukune her remaining Jade, including that in the head of her warhammer,
and refers to Akuma as a Kaiju.
Akuma-no-Oni Shiba Tetsu Hida Shizuka Tamoko Shiro The peasant Katsuo has lost his unit, scattered by an Oni attack. Hida Yakamo gives
Bayushi Shoju Katsuo the katana of a fallen samurai in place of his shattered spear, which enrages the
POV: Isawa Tadaka Shiba Tsukune Katsuo Yoritomo Bayushi Yojiro injured Matsu Tsuko, as this is in violation of Imperial edict. However, as he stand up to
her attack (barely), she grudgingly accepts the situation. The three of them are going to
form the basis of a new impromptu vangard.
Keywords: Mantis Clan Champion Yoritomo holds the pass against waves of goblins, when a unit of
Daidoji appear, led by the Daidoji daimyo Daidoji Uji. They fight side by side, despite
Locations: Temple of the 9th Kami Cherry Blossom Lake precisely zero trust between them. They also exchange opinions, with Yoritomo stating
Time: Togashi 14
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Fiction Title: Heroes of Legend Chapter 4 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Josiah "Duke" Harrist 18th Day of the Month of Hida, 1123
The Unicorn Crane, Lion, Phoenix and Crane armies ride from Toshi Ranbo to Otosan
Fiction Link: Heroes of Legend Ch 4 Uchi.
Published: April 9, 2021 5th of Togashi
They meet up with the Dragon Army of the Rising Wave, led by Mirumoto Hitomi.
She tells them of Hida Kisada's fall and Akuma no Oni's rampage. Her army is besieging
Clans: Unicorn the city, wary of the magical walls that defend it.
Major Characters: Shinjo Alternsarnai Mirumoto Hitomi 12th of Togashi
The Imperial legions, led by Ikoma Ujiaki, sally forth. Battle is joined. Altarnsarnai is
Minor Characters: Ikoma Tsanuri Utaku Kamoko Matsu Agetoki Doji Kuwanan Matsu Tsuko knocked from her horse, but is saved by Doji Kuwanan. Just then, a dark mass pours
Akodo Arasou Ikoma Ujiaki from the one of the walls of Otosan Uchi, and inside it undead forms rise from the
ground. Altarnsarnai sees Matsu Tsuko fight a massive Oni, just as she also spots the sun
Referenced CharacterShinjo Haruko Doji Hotaru Shinjo YasamurBayushi Shoju Kakita Yoshi glinting off Ujiaki's war fan. She charges towards him, while Kuwannan sacrifices himself
Mirumoto Raitsugu Shiba Katsuda Isawa Rujo Bayushi Yojiro Shinjo Shono to save Tsuko, repaying his life-debt to her.
As Altarnsarnai approches Ujiaki, the form of deceased Lion Champion Akodo Arasou
Iuchi Shahai Kakita Toshim Kitsu Chiemi suddenly appears, calling upon the Lion forces in the Imperial Legion to fight against
POV: Shinjo Alternsarnai Shoju. Ujiaki points his war fan at Altarnsarnai, presumably to order her death - and she
cuts his arm off. As the fan falls, the undead vanish.
Altarnsarnai gives Ujiaki the chance for an honourable death, while he tries to claim
Keywords: he was decieved, and even mind controlled. In the end, he tries to attack her, and she
Locations: Outside Toshi Ranb By the River of the Sun Outside Otosan Uchi kills him, letting the snow bury him.
Time: 18 Hida 5 Togashi 12 Togashi
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Fiction Title: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 4 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Yoritomo and Shiba Tsukune catch up with Hida Yakamo, Matsu Tsuko, and Katsuo, and
their hastily assembled vangard. They protect Katsuo so he can fix a broken ballista that
Fiction Link: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 4 can be used on Akuma
Published: April 16, 2021 Togashi Yokuni turns up with the Yogo Jitte, which reveals Akuma-no-Oni. Yoritomo and
Yokuni take on Akuma to buy time. The ballista hits Akuma, and the bolt is hit by
lightning.
Yoritomo and Yokuni both sacrifice themselves in order to save the others, Yokuni
disrupting Akuma's body and forcing it to reform, Yoritomo saved from death by Uji's
tsangusuri.
As the Unicorn appear and charge into battle, Katsuo and Tsukune prepare to battle
Akuma's new form.
 Yoritomo and Shiba Tsukune catch up with Hida Yakamo, Matsu Tsuko, and Katsuo, and
their hastily assembled vangard. They protect Katsuo so he can fix a broken ballista that
can be used on Akuma
Togashi Yokuni turns up with the Yogo Jitte, which reveals Akuma-no-Oni. Yoritomo and
Yokuni take on Akuma to buy time. The ballista hits Akuma, and the bolt is hit by
lightning.
Clans: Yoritomo and Yokuni both sacrifice themselves in order to save the others, Yokuni
Major Characters: disrupting Akuma's body and forcing it to reform, Yoritomo saved from death by Uji's
tsangusuri.
Minor Characters: As the Unicorn appear and charge into battle, Katsuo and Tsukune prepare to battle
Referenced Characters: Akuma's new form.

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Fiction Title: Heroes of Legend Chapter 5 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Marie Brennan Bayushi Dairu, son of Bayushi Shoju, brings Mirumoto Hitomi the Scorpion Clan Sword.
Hitomi, Bayushi Kachiko, and Seppun Ishikawa slip
Fiction Link: Heroes of Legend Ch 5 into the Forbidden City to kill Bayushi Shoju while the united clan armies fight Ujiaki
Published: May 23, 2021 outside. They make their way to the throne room, but Shoju

locks the door behind Hitomi, leaving only himself and her to fight at the end. She goes to
Clans: Dragon kill him with Itsuwari, but it stops, preventing the final blow.
Major Characters:
In that moment Hitomi realizes that Shoju did what he did to unify the Empire against a
Minor Characters: greater foe, and kills him with her wakizashi so his plan may be completed.
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Fiction Title: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 5 Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III Isawa Tadaka fights his undead ancestor Isawa Akuma in the Temple of the Ninth Kami.
He finds a sword with a spirit that he uses to fuel a ward against Akuma.
Fiction Link: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Chapter 5 Caught by Isawa Akuma, he slaps the ward against the being, making an offering of his
Published: April 30, 2021 own body to sunder the ancestor from the oni. He is free.
Meanwhile, the Fox shugenja turn the spirits of the Shinomen against the oni, while Shiba
Tsukune fights the diminished form of Akuma no Oni with Katsuo.
Clans: Phoenix With Katsuo's boost, she pierces the oni with Ofushikai and kills it. And as it dies, she
Major Characters: Isawa Tadaka Shiba Tsukune Katsuo sees Isawa Tadaka at peace.
Minor Characters: Hida Sukune Akuma no Oni Isawa Akuma
Referenced CharacterHida Yakamo Matsu Tsuko Yoritomo Togashi Yokuni
Utaku Matsu Emma-O
POV: Isawa Tadaka Shiba Tsukune Hida Sukune

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Fiction Title: Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue Fiction Summary:
Fiction Author: Robert Denton III As the armies of the Crab, Phoenix, Dragon, Crane, Unicorn, and Minor Clans celebrate
their victory at Cherry Blossom Snow Lake, Katsu is offered a place among the Crab, the
Fiction Link: The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue Lion, or the Mantis raised as a samurai. He will choose
Published: May 7, 2021 his own way. Shiba Tsukune prepares to travel south with Hida O'Ushi to look for Isawa
Tadaka south of the Wall.
Togashi Mitsu becomes overwhelmed by the visions inherent to being Champion of the
Clans: Phoenix Dragon, while Togash Gaijutsu, the true Togashi, feels pity for the pain and sees the battle
Major Characters: Isawa Tadaka Shiba Tsukune Katsuo to come.
Doji Shizue writes to Kakita Asami, telling all the news from the city of Otosan Uchi.
Minor Characters: Hida Sukune Akuma no Oni Isawa Akuma And the woman, Senzai, remembers days long past, days when she knew Togashi, Shinjo.
Referenced CharacterHida Yakamo Matsu Tsuko Yoritomo Togashi Yokuni Doji. Hantei. Shiba. Akodo. And knows it is time for Shinsei to return.
Utaku Matsu Emma-O Naoko
POV: Isawa Tadaka Shiba Tsukune Hida Sukune

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Back to Index Hour by Hour Timeline - Fall of the Emperor (Bayushi 10-12 1123)
Story Date Rokugan Time Earth Time Event Justification
first light. Enough time before sunset to take the whole keep,
Roar of the Lioness Sept 10 Morning Hare 6-8am Matsu Tsuko first attacks Kyuden Kakita secure everything,
Sun is out and start
(Day), Emperor is cleaing up the
doing kata, dead. are not too
gardens
Tiger Stalks His Prey Sept 10 Morning Serpent 10-12am Toturi watches Hantei 38th practice Kata crowded
Hantei has (so the audience
washed, is small)
arranged tea, eaten, and come over, Toturi has
Tiger Stalks His Prey Sept 10 Afternoon Goat 2-4pm Hantei tells Toturi to write the edict done a bunch of paperwork.
Children of the Empire Sept
Part 10
I Early EveninRooster 6-8pm Hantei 38th plays go with Shoju Time toineat,
Stated finish
story, alsoedict, and
stated asprepare
Evening,go game. for Poetry
Preparing
By the Stroke of a Brush
Sept 10 Early EveninRooster 6-8pm Kuwanan
Matsu Tsuko investigates the Crane
meets Kakita Guestfinishes
Barahime, House taking the keep, sends Ichiro with readings
Ichiro gives Ichiro time to get the message to Otosan Uchi to arrive
Roar of the Lioness Sept 10 Mid EveningDog 8-10pm aKaede
message
and for Yoshi
Yogo Asami (or other body double dressed as Kachiko) attend the the morning
Asami of theby12writer
confirmed (36 hours)
+ Kachiko is being in two places at the
Falling Stars Sept 10 Late EveningBoar 10pm-12am Harvest Moon O-tsukimi gathering same
Statedtime.
in story. Same day as Go Game and Edict being written,
The Last Stone Played Sept 10 Late EveningBoar 10pm-11pm The Emperor is Killed Emperor was to annouce the edict the next day, Joden still awake.
The Last Stone Played Sept 10 Late EveningBoar 11pm-11:30pmKachiko stumbles on Sotorii. Orders cleanup Stated in story.
The Last Stone Played Sept 10 Late EveningBoar 11:30pm-12amCleanup crew arrives to begin cleanup. Time
worksfor travel.
better, since Aramoro could begin arranging the
The Last Stone Played Sept 11 Night Rat 12am-12:30amMiya Satoshi stumbles upon the scene. Aramoro is sent to kill Toturi? assassination with more time
By the Stroke of a Brush
Sept 11 Night Rat 1am-2am Yoshi learns of the Emperor's death, Kuwanan arrives with a letter Stated in story, also 'Long
Stated in story, people are after the lamps
beginning to runwere lit' chaos
around,
Red Petals Scatter Sept 11 Night Rat 1:30am-2am Shahai finds Sotorii trying to commit seppuku, occuring is already occuring
Falling Stars Sept 11 Night Rat 12:50am-1:45 Aramoro waits for the right moment He waits
does an hour (cutting
the assassination it short
earlier, a bit
which for time)
would require pordering the
Falling Stars Sept 10 Late EveningRat (says Boar) 1:45am MoonriKaede has vision hinting at a danger to Toturi and leaves to find him assassination during the Hour of the Boar.
Falling Stars Sept 11 Night Rat 1:45am MoonriAramoro triggers the assassination attempt Hour
Toturiofcannot
the Rat,
bean hour
dead after
very he alert
long, waitshasn't been raised
Falling Stars Sept 11 Night Ox (says Rat) 2am-4am Kaede saves Toturi and they hide in the city Daisetsu has been told about his father's death and is already
Red Petals Scatter Sept 11 Night Ox (says Rat) 2am-2:30am Daisetsu confronts Sotorii dressed for mourning
Red Petals Scatter Sept 11 Night Ox (says Rat) 2:30-4am Daisetsu and Shahai flee the city Time to pack and flee
Two Swords Fall from Heaven
Sept 11 Night Ox 2am-3am Mitsu awakens Hitomi outside Otosan Uchi Stated in Story
Black and White Sept 11 Night Ox 3am-4am Kachiko tells Shoju, Daisetsu's flight is discovered Stated in Story
Pre-Dawn darkness , middle of the night, time for Daisetsu and
Two Swords Fall from Heaven
Sept 11 Night Ox/Tiger 3:30-4:30am Mitsu meets Daisetsu Shahai
Word oftoToturi
get out of the
being city has spread to Kachiko and back to
missing
Two Swords Fall from Heaven
Sept 11 Night Tiger (says Ox) 4am-6am Hitomi meets with Sumiko Sumiko,
Black and White Sept 11 Night Tiger 4am-6am Toturi awakens in Otosan Uchi StatedShoju
After in Story
is told, before the other clans in general spread the
Kunshu 2019 Clan Letters
Sept 11 Night Tiger 1am-1:30am Kachiko informs her clan of the Emperor's death word.
time for
Behind the Empty ThroneSept 11 Evening Rooster 6pm-8pm Shoju and Sumiko meet Shoju and Sukimi
Early morning to have but
reference, consolidated their
with enough position
time of power.
to assemble the
Behind the Empty ThroneSept 12 Morning Dragon 8am-10am Edict is read whole court
Wind Through Falling Leaves
Sept 12 Noon Horse 12pm-2pm Yoshi learns of the fall of Kuyden Kakita, drinks tea with Ide Tadaji Mid-day sun' reference, after Shoju's proclaimation.
Wind Through Falling Leaves
Sept 12 Afternoon Monkey 4pm-6pm Yoshi tells Shizue she is going to the Unicorn

The Price of Failure Sept 25 Kuwanan meets Uji

The Price of Failure Sept 30 Kuwanan tries to rescue Sotorii
01 - Her Fathers DaughterCrane D. G. Laderoute
02 - The Price Of War Lion Mari Murdock
03 - The Rising Wave Dragon Marie Brennan
04 - Dark Hands Of Heaven Crab Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
05 - Risen From The Flames Phoenix Robert Denton III
06 - Curved Blades Unicorn Ree Soesbee
07 - Smokeless Fire Phoenix Katrina Ostrander
08 - The World, A Stage Scorpion D. G. Laderoute
09 - An Empire In TurmoilCrane Katrina Ostrander
10 - A Season Of War Crane Lion Katrina Ostrander
11 - A Most Suitable Teacher
Unicorn Imperial Katrina Ostrander
12-13 - In the Garden of Lies
Scorpion
1 Marie Brennan
12-13 - In the Garden of Lies
Scorpion
2 Dragon Marie Brennan
14-15 - To The South 1 Unicorn Crab Marie Brennan
14-15 - To The South 2 Unicorn Crab Marie Brennan
16 - The Fate of Flames Lion Katrina Ostrander
17 - Better To Be Certain Crab Robert Denton III
18 - The Fires of Justice Lion Crane Katrina Ostrander
19 - The Stories We Tell Crane Imperial Nancy Sauer
20 - Blind Ambition Scorpion Imperial D. G. Laderoute
21 - Service and Sacrifice Lion Mari Murdock
22 - A Difference Of Lanterns
Crab Crane Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
23 - Beneath, Below, BeyondCrab Mantis Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
24 - Family Duty Unicorn Robert Denton III
25 - Flying Chariot, Standing
Unicorn Gareth-Michael Skarka
26 - Court Games Crane D. G. Laderoute
27 - Honor, Loyalty, Duty Scorpion Mari Murdock
28 - The Bright Flame of the
Lion
World's Glory
Scorpion Nancy Sauer
29 - Wildcats And Dragon Dragon
Teeth Imperial Lisa Farrell
30 - Fireflies Lion Phoenix Robert Denton III
31 - The Spectres of War Scorpion Mari Murdock
32 - Repentance Does Not Phoenix
Come First Robert Denton III
33 - The Sword And The Spirits
Phoenix Robert Denton III
34 - Tempests and Tides Crane Mantis Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
35 - A Crane Takes Flight Crane D. G. Laderoute
36 - Gaze Into Darkness Crab D. G. Laderoute
37 - Kurosunai Village Crab Peasant Chris Longhurst
38 - Awakened Unicorn Crab Nancy Sauer
39 - Dreams of Shadow Scorpion Phoenix D. G. Laderoute
40 - Outsiders Phoenix Unicorn Robert Denton III
41 - Heart of the Garden Unicorn Imperial Edward Bolme
42 - Snow And Sun Dragon Scorpion Marie Brennan
43 - Between the Lines Dragon Marie Brennan
44 - A Swift End Lion Unicorn Lisa Farrell
45 - Whispers of Shadow andScorpion
Steel Mari Murdock
46 – Tiger Stalks His Prey Lion Imperial D. G. Laderoute
47 - A Simple Test Scorpion Mari Murdock
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters Crab
- Crab Unknown
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters Crane
- Crane Unknown
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters Dragon
- Dragon Unknown
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters Lion
- Lion Unknown
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters Phoenix
- Phoenix Unknown
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters Scorpion
- Scorpion Unknown
48-54 - 2018 Clan Letters Unicorn
- Unicorn Unknown
55 - Small Mercies Falcon Robert Denton III
56 – Imperial Gifts Crane Unicorn Robert Denton III
57 - Across the Burning Sands
Unicorn Daniel Lovat Clark
58-60 – Children of the Empire
Imperial Scorpoin D. G. Laderoute
61 - Like Seeds on the WindDragon Marie Brennan
62 – Rule from HorsebackUnicorn Daniel Lovat Clark
63 – The Last Stone PlayedScorpion Imperial Robert Denton III
64 – Tactical Maneuvers Crane Lion Nancy Sauer
65 – 2019 Clan Letters - Crab
Crab Unknown
65 – 2019 Clan Letters - Crane
Crane Unknown
65 – 2019 Clan Letters - Dragon
Dragon Unknown
65 – 2019 Clan Letters - Lion
Lion Unknown
65 – 2019 Clan Letters - Phoenix
Phoenix Unknown
65 – 2019 Clan Letters - Scorpion
Scorpion Unknown
65 – 2019 Clan Letters - Unicorn
Unicorn Unknown
66 – Falling Stars Lion Phoenix Mari Murdock
67 – By the Stroke of a Brush
Crane Lisa Farrell
68 – Red Petals Scatter Unicorn Imperial Robert Denton III
69 – Two Swords Fall fromDragon
Heaven Marie Brennan
70 – Black and White Scorpion Lion D. G. Laderoute
71 – Behind the Empty Throne
Scorpion Dragon Mari Murdock
72 – Roar of the Lioness Lion Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
73 – Wind Through FallingCrane
Leaves Lisa Farrell
74 – The Price of Failure Crane D. G. Laderoute
75 - The Eternal Knot Dragon Marie Brennan
76 – Trust Me Phoenix Crab Robert Denton III
77 – A Game of Promises Crab Mantis Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
78-79 – The Cornered LionLion1 Phoenix Robert Denton III
78-79 – The Cornered LionLion
2 Phoenix Robert Denton III
80 – Bloody Harvest Unicorn Josiah "Duke" Harrist
81 – Pine and Cherry Blossom
Dragon Marie Brennan
82 – We Strike First Hare Lisa Farrell
83 – Beyond Reach Phoenix Crab Robert Denton III
84 – What the Eye Cannot Dragon
See Marie Brennan
85 – A Night Storm Rages Crane D. G. Laderoute
86 – Cold Autumn Harvests Lion Mari Murdock
87 – Hidden Markings Phoenix Robert Denton III
88 - The Art of Matchmaking
Crane Unicorn Nancy Sauer
89 - How the World OughtLion
to Work Imperial D. G. Laderoute
90 - Caged Birds Scorpion Crane Katrina Ostrander
91 - Violence Behind Courtliness
Crane Scorpion Katrina Ostrander
92 - Truth and Lies Crane Scorpion Katrina Ostrander
93 - Courtly Nets and Hidden
Crane
Snares Scorpion Mari Murdock
94 - The Sea and the Sun'sCrab
Shadow Mantis Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
95 - Heart of the MountainMantis Keith Ryan Kappel
96-99 - 2020 Clan Letters:Lion
Lion Unknown
96-99 - 2020 Clan Letters:Scorpion
Scorpion Unknown
96-99 - 2020 Clan Letters:Unicorn
Unicorn Unknown
99 - A Discerning Eye and Dragon
an Unyielding Resolve Tyler Parrott
100 - Daidoji Crane Nancy Sauer
101 - Beneath the Light of Jade Robert Denton III
102 - The Shadow of GloryPhoenix Crab Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
103 - Duty's Cost Crab Phoneix Robert Denton III
104 - The Stained Cup Imperial Josiah "Duke" Harrist
105 - Trail of Shadows Crab D. G. Laderoute
106 - The Last Leaf Falls Dragon Lion D. G. Laderoute
107 - When the Wave Strikes
Dragon
the Shore Mari Murdock
108 - Questionable ShelterDragon Imperial Marie Brennan
109 - What Cost a Dream Crane D. G. Laderoute
110 - An Impossible Task Lion Lisa Farrell
111 - The Yogo Curse PartScorpion
1 Josiah "Duke" Harrist
112 - The Yogo Curse PartScorpion Josiah "Duke" Harrist
113 - The Careful GardeneLion Scorpion Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda
114 - A Worthy Opponent Scorpion D. G. Laderoute
115 - The Villain's Mask Scorpion Mari Murdock
G. Laderoute

rie Brennan
nie VanderMeer Mitsoda
bert Denton III

trina Ostrander
G. Laderoute
trina Ostrander
trina Ostrander
trina Ostrander
rie Brennan
rie Brennan
rie Brennan
rie Brennan
trina Ostrander
bert Denton III
trina Ostrander

G. Laderoute

nie VanderMeer Mitsoda

nie VanderMeer Mitsoda
bert Denton III
reth-Michael Skarka
G. Laderoute

bert Denton III

bert Denton III

bert Denton III
nie VanderMeer Mitsoda
G. Laderoute
G. Laderoute
ris Longhurst

G. Laderoute
bert Denton III
ward Bolme
rie Brennan
rie Brennan

G. Laderoute

bert Denton III

bert Denton III
niel Lovat Clark
G. Laderoute
rie Brennan
niel Lovat Clark
bert Denton III

bert Denton III

rie Brennan
G. Laderoute

nie VanderMeer Mitsoda

G. Laderoute
rie Brennan
bert Denton III
nie VanderMeer Mitsoda
bert Denton III
bert Denton III
siah "Duke" Harrist
rie Brennan

bert Denton III

rie Brennan
G. Laderoute

bert Denton III

G. Laderoute
trina Ostrander
trina Ostrander
trina Ostrander

nie VanderMeer Mitsoda

ith Ryan Kappel

bert Denton III

nie VanderMeer Mitsoda
bert Denton III
siah "Duke" Harrist
G. Laderoute
G. Laderoute

rie Brennan
G. Laderoute

siah "Duke" Harrist

siah "Duke" Harrist
nie VanderMeer Mitsoda
G. Laderoute
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