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The day had come. Bayushi Shoju and his army were here. Confusion ran through the city as samurai and commoners alike tried to make sense of what was happening. Waves of people tried to flee Otosan Uchi, only to be turned around by the Scorpion army which had taken control of the roads exiting the city. Tomo, Buro, Kenshi, and Akari deliberated at Hollow Hill. They decided to attack Shoju with the one weapon they had against him. It was decided that the samurai would split up the love letters sent between Doji Hoturi and Bayushi Kachiko. Buro would take half the letters to Kachiko's trial, as evidence of her infidelity and to dishonor her in the eyes of the Imperial Court, while Tomo, Kenshi, and Akari would take the other half of the letters directly to Shoju.Traveling to the Forbidden Palace, Buro was stopped by samurai guarding the entrance to the Ekohikei. They claimed that ronin had no business outside of the Toshisoto, especially not in a time such as this. Buro was unable to sway the guards into letting him pass, but luckily a servant wearing the mon of the Doji family overheard the conversation and intervened. The servant reminded the guards of an obscure precedent in Rokugani law that allows ronin to speak as witnesses in trials held in the Forbidden Palace. Failure to abide by imperial law could have the samurai stripped of their titles. Annoyed, the samurai let Buro pass into the Forbidden Palace. The Crane servant bowed, and wished Buro luck.The quiet reverence and respectful humility that once filled the Emperor's Palace was replaced with fully armed samurai and a sense of urgency. Suspicion weighed heavily in the air. The Lion clan had transformed the most holy place in all of Rokugan into what looked like a military fortification. Where Kachiko once sat at the Emperor's right hand, Akodo Toturi now sat in brilliant lacquered armor. As Buro took his seat, he surveyed the room. Distinguished courtiers of every great clan and revered members of the imperial families were in attendance. There were, however, a few noted absences. Not a single representative of the Dragon clan was in attendance, Ide Makujin was still missing, and, most suspiciously, Doji Shizue was nowhere to be found.Meanwhile, Tomo, Kenshi, and Akari rode toward the Scorpion camp. When stopped by the ashigaru controlling traffic out of the city, the three samurai told them they wanted an audience with Shoju. They said Shoju would know who they were. The guards scoffed at the three, but sent word up the chain of command anyway. Before long, they were being escorted to the Scorpion Champion's private pavilion. Resting on a hill was a small maze of red and black screens, guarded by Shoju's personal guard and tended to by a host of servants. Inside, seated upon a camp throne, wearing his red demon mask, was the Lord of Whispers. He welcomed the three into his presence.Kenshi presented him with a ninjato taken off the body of one of the Scorpion saboteurs positioned beneath Otosan Uchi. This was a warning to Shoju. To tell him that his plot had been uncovered. He was unphased.Next, Tomo presented the love letters. One by one, Shoju read the letters and neatly set them to the side. Once again, he was unphased.“Kachiko has been unfaithful to you, and you do nothing? How can samurai follow a man who accepts such disloyalty?” The boy governor asked.Shoju replied with a question of his own: “What did you see coming to my pavilion? You saw the true strength of the Scorpion clan: loyalty. Are these letters proof against my wife's loyalty, or proof of it?”Bewildered, the samurai asked if Shoju knew about Kachiko's affair with the Crane champion. They were presented with yet another puzzle. '`Do you know the beautiful irony of the Scorpion's mask?” he asked. “Take it off, and no one recognizes the face beneath. Tell only lies, and no one will trust the truth.” And with that, he dismissed the samurai. He told them to bring him the emperor. They will hold a parlay on neutral ground outside of the city. Anyone who would hear what he has to say is invited as well. No one will be armed. The three left the Scorpion camp, Shoju's words swirling about their minds like thick bands of smoke.In the Forbidden Palace, Kachiko's trial was underway. Witnesses took turns offering testimony to the events surrounding Kachiko's alleged misdeeds. Emerald Magistrates provided evidence of the Scorpion clan's involvement in some sort of coup d'etat. They spoke of Shosuro Izuki, his journal, the saboteurs beneath the city, and their connection to the army now camped outside Otosan Uchi. It would seem that Kachiko was pulling strings from within the city and offering ill-counsel to the emperor in order to weaken the city's defenses and supplant her own agents in positions of authority. Other prominent members of the court supported this allegation, including Isawa Ujina, Kuni Fujiko, Akodo Toturi, Matsu Tsuko, and the leaders of the Three-Headed Alliance, as well as a cast of voices with lower status.Kachiko's defense did not refute these claims, but they did cast doubt on the honor of those accusing. The reputations of Buro, Tomo, Kenshi, and Akari were scrutinized. Every one of their misdeeds at court were examined. Kachiko's most notable defender was Doji Hoturi, the passionate, young, and undeniably handsome champion of the Crane clan. He pointed out that these four samurai tainted the armor of the Martyr Monk and planned to bring it before the Emperor. They were Maho-Tsukai and were not to be trusted. He claimed that all of this was part of an elaborate scheme to help the Lion stage a coup within the capital, and everyone who supports them is in on it. Noticing the Lion samurai clad in full wargear and forcing a military trial, it was hard to deny that it looked like an overthrow of the imperial order. Hoturi was backed by an array of voices, both weak and powerful, including Iashi, the Mantis samurai who produced documentation of the Lion clan's planned surprise attack against the Mantis.Through it all, Kachiko was unmoved. She sat back straight, head held high, not saying a word, but accepting testimonies as they came. It was not clear which side was holding more sway over the emperor. Feeling uncertain, Buro decided to hold his tongue.Suddenly, Tomo. Kenshi, and Akari appeared in the audience chamber unannounced. They claimed they had a message from Shoju. That he requests an audience with the emperor, and all who would hear what he has to say.Shoju's words kept repeating in Tomo's head. They frustrated him. Like a voice he could almost hear, but was too quiet to discern, or words he could almost read, but were too faint to decipher. Until he had an epiphany.Tomo presented Kachiko and Hoturi's love letters to the emperor. He announced that they have been having an affair, and that Kachiko was now pregnant with Hoturi's child. Seeing this opportunity, Buro presented his half of the letters as well. The chamber erupted as the lords and ladies of the court began whispering to each other in disconcerted tones. The emperor sat, mouth agape, unable to bring order to his chamber.Then, Hoturi did the unimaginable. He stood up and confessed. “I love Kachiko, and I'm tired of hiding it” he proclaimed. “It's true. She bears my child.”For the first time, Kachiko looked uncomfortable.CreditsArt by Dylon MunozMusicRokugan Theme by Brandon Spain"After the Court" by Podcast of the Five Rings"Dark Passage" by Podcast of the Five Rings"The Trial" by Podcast of the Five Rings"The Alliance" by Podcast of the Five Rings

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:41 What is a Rokugani village like? 15:30 Types of people you might find in a village setting 20:55 Life in the village during times of war and peace 29:23 Who protects a village? 37:40 Living life within seasons 40:24 Closing Mentions Rokugani Local Governance: https://craneclan.weebly.com/rokugan-local-governance.html CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

To celebrate breaking 10,000 downloads and one full year of podding, we recorded a bonus episode! Introducing the "Rokugani Cocktail Hour", where we try a few of the alcoholic beverages crafted for our clans created with recipes by Alex Jacobs and the "Rokugan...Drunken Style " supplement from Gencon 2004.Join us as we make and taste the following beverages as we reminisce about the show so far!Deceptive OfferReady for BattleRestoration of BalanceFight OnYou can check out these recipes and more at https://craneclan.weebly.com/rokugan-mixology.html

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:58 What is a Rokugani city like? 09:25 How does a village turn into a city? 15:35 Life in the City: Samurai District 17:30 Life in the City: Merchant District 22:51 Life in the City: Common District 24:22 Infrastructure: Water delivery systems 30:19 Infrastructure: Waste removal 34:47 Infrastructure: Streets 36:41 Government: Upper Class 38:11 Government: Working Class 40:21 Imagery of the City 45:37 Closing Mentions Night Parade of 100 Demons out Feb 2nd! New Daidoji Shin book: Death's Kiss available for pre-order Reminder: FFG forums is closing down, visit courtgamespod.com/forums/ if you have anything to move over. City Resources Layout of a city https://craneclan.weebly.com/the-layout-of-the-city.html Growth and governing of cities: https://craneclan.weebly.com/the-development-of-cities.html Sanitation in Pre-Industrial Japan: http://wjsmith.faculty.unlv.edu/smithtest/Urban-Sanitation_PreIndustrial-Japan.pdf Row houses of the Edo Period: https://www.360cities.net/image/row-houses-of-the-edo-period-japan Shop Front With Noren Curtains Unloading at the docs Shop Front Inside a Busy Moneylenders The Pleasure District at Night Old Kyoto Docks A Busy Street A Busy Street Unloading from the river Along the Canal A street leading to the canal A Busy Street City Street in Winter City Street in Winter Bird's Eye View Of City Streets Bird's Eye View Of City Streets Alley Between Two Row Houses Overlooking the City City With Castle On The Shore Looking Up At The Castle) Small Restaurant / Tea Shop CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

Togashi Yoshi, Soshi no Burezu, Kaiu Tomo, Hida Nagahide, Hiruma Yuto, and Kaiu Daisoto stood face to face against the centuries-old demon, Atsumari, the wicked maho-tsukai, Kitsu Sokori, and her retinue of undead warriors. Sprawling out beneath them from atop the ghostly castle tower were the fallen Hiruma, an army of unholy samurai, newly resurrected by Atsumari’s vile power.Atsumari thanked Sokori for her help in acquiring this army, an arrangement made between an unspeakably powerful lord and his faithful servant. Sokori agreed to help undo the ritual which bound the souls of the Hiruma to Yume-do, bringing them back to the realm of mortals where Atsumari could enslave them and tether them to their decrepit remains, creating an army of zombies with unwavering loyalty. In exchange, Sokori would be awarded land and a position of power within Atsumari’s newly forged kingdom—the conquered empire of Rokugan.Without wasting any time, Atsumari immediately slayed the sorceress, crushing her head like a grape in his massive claw-like hands. He then reanimated the decapitated corpse like a marionette pulling on the strings of his puppet. The 20-foot tall demon then turned his attention to the weak and wounded samurai, now the only thing standing between him and his plans for domination. The party fought for their lives against the oni and his corpse abomination, but it was soon clear that they were no match for this unholy duo of dark magic. Recalling the words of Hiruma Masami and reflecting on how she defeated the beast 400 years ago, Togashi Yoshi came to terms with what must be done. Summoning an invocation taught to him by the sacred monks of his order, Yoshi focused his mind, body, and soul into one final attack. His eyes shone with a brilliant light and his hands glowed with a magnificent green energy. Attempting to distract Atsumari, Kaiu Daisoto threw himself at the monster, becoming instantly disemboweled with one stroke of the beast’s claw. With the demon’s attention now turned on the eviscerated Crab, Yoshi struck at the nightmare creature in a fit of maniacal laughter, rending its soul and banishing the both of them to the realm of Jigoku—a land of eternal torment and misery. Yoshi paid the ultimate price, sacrificing himself in order save the lives of countless innocents and delaying a full-scale assault from the Shadowlands for perhaps another few centuries.As the tower began to collapse around the remaining samurai, Kaiu Tomo swiftly investigated Kitsu Sokori’s body, revealing his uncle’s stolen map. Once outside, the samurai were greeted with the image of countless Crab souls exiting the mortal realm and moving on toward the afterlife. A final vision of Hiruma Masami graced their senses, as she said goodbye and thanked them for all they have done. As a token of their gratitude, the departing souls swept the vile taint from the lost valley, clearing a path to the River of Last Stand where the samurai could return to the Spear of Dawn Watchtower.Atsumari was slain, Kitsu Sokori was brought to justice, the stolen map were recovered, and the souls of the Hiruma were finally allowed to rest, however, all was still not well. Haunted by messages from evil kansen, Soshi Buro convinced his companions that they should investigate the caverns beneath the castle. Following the subterranean streams which cut through the castle grounds, the party found a cavern where a pair of tainted creatures called The Sisters were conducting a ritual using a stone cauldron filled with a dark, oozing liquid. Upon killing The Sisters, the evil spirits haunting Buro became even louder, enticing him to look into the cauldron. “Join us,” they said, “uncover a secret to shatter an empire.” But following the advice of the Crab samurai and with some help from his friends, Buro resisted the temptation of these dark spirits. Tomo then destroyed the cauldron with a single shot from his sacred crossbow, immediately ending the dark voices plaguing Buro.With the spirits of Daylight Castle resolved, the remaining samurai crossed the now at-peace Plain of Last Stand toward the river which would take them home. After drifting on the River of Last Stand for an unknown period of time, the samurai were eventually discovered by a Crab ranging party and promptly taken to Spear of Dawn Watchtower. There, they had an audience with Hida Hachiro where they relayed every detail of their grim story…During a moment of respite at the Spear of Dawn Watchtower, after their meeting with Hida Hachiro, Kuni Akari found Soshi Burezu praying to the armor of Togashi Yoshi. “Come with me,” she said, “study with my family. We may have a way to bring your friend back...” In the weeks following, news spread throughout Rokugan of their mission. In some places, especially among the Crab lands, the survivors came to be known as folk heroes, and Togashi Yoshi’s selfless act will be remembered for generations, catapulting him to the status of religious martyr. In other places, however, many Rokugani do not believe the farcical story the survivors relayed, passing it off as a tall tale and nothing more. Some believing their story was exaggerated, others going so far as to claim the thing was made up entirely. For returning the ancestral wakizashi to the Hiruma, the reigning daimyo indebted his family to the lives of the survivors. He proclaimed that the Hiruma family will forever be the vigilant eyes watching over them, protecting them from the horrors of the night. Hida Hachiro was eternally grateful for the notes found in Daylight Castle chronicling its slow defeat to Shadowlands forces. He said these journals will prove invaluable in future sieges against the demonic forces. “My castle and all of its might are yours to command if you ever are in need.”Buro’s journal detailing the place of shadows, including its lands, its monsters, and the effects of its foul taint was published and distributed throughout the empire. Among many circles, it became a must-read for anyone studying the lands beyond the wall. For undergoing an extremely dangerous mission into the heart of evil and bringing the sorceress Kitsu Sokori to justice, Buro was promoted to the rank of Captain among the Emerald Magistrates.Tomo brought the blueprints of the Defender found at Daylight Castle to the engineers of the Kaiu School. The technology was thought to have been lost along with the castle, so the engineers were overjoyed to have the schematics returned to them. Tomo’s uncle, Yasuki Keiji, was proud of his nephew for returning the family map. As a gift for proving himself a worthy samurai, Keiji pulled some strings, to allow Tomo to become the new governor of Clear Water Village. “A worthy position for a worthy samurai.”Hida Nagahide was promoted to the position of personal bodyguard to Hida Hachiro for her part in the mission. At her coronation ceremony, she presented Kaiu Tomo with the sacred naginata found on the Defender in Daylight Castle. “For exemplifying courage beyond measure, and inspiring a new generation of young samurai to continue the fight against the forces of evil.”Finally, during the festivities celebrating Nagahide’s promotion and the successful completion of their mission, Soshi Buro was approached by Bayushi Tsubasa. Tsubasa was expecting Buro to follow up on his end of the deal by finding him a new position away from the Carpenter Wall. Buro named Tsubasa one of his personal retainers and invited him to join the magistrate in the castle of the Emerald Champion where Buro was already plotting his next assignment. Since returning from their mission, Togashi Yoshi had quickly become a symbol of selflessness and courage against the evils that threaten to consume Rokugan. Some came to see him as a hero of the empire, others a testament to the ascetic life of a monk, others still seeing him as a religious figure, a man sent by the kami to defend the righteous. Political factions across Rokugan were quickly mounting pressure to claim Yoshi’s armor which had come to be known as the spiritual embodiment of the Martyr Monk. Buro, seeing himself as the executor of the armor, knew he was going to need help sorting through the mountain of bureaucracy that lie before him, and in help determining where the armor should call its final resting place. “At your command, my lord,” Tsubasa said, a razor-edged smirk on his lips, “I may already have plans for the armor myself…”                --Thus concludes season 1 of Podcast of the Five Rings--

Yoshi, Buro, and Tomo ended their third day in the Shadowlands with a staredown between Yaskui Hidekawa and Hida Nagahide. Hidekawa insisted that their mission was a deathtrap and refused to move forward, prompting Nagahide to order Hidekawa to his death. In response, Hidekawa challenged Nagahide to a duel to the death, insisting that if he was to die that day, he wants to die an honorable death against a worthy opponent. After tense negotiations, and carefully weighing her options, Hida Nagahide eventually ordered Hidekawa to commit seppuku for his insolence and rejected his challenge to a duel. The next morning, the party burned his body in remembrance of the man he once was.The next day, the party discovered the Hiruma Valley, completing their trek through the Twilight Mountains—the first time in nearly four centuries for Rokugani samurai to lay eyes upon the forgotten place.While travelling toward Daylight Castle on Last Stand Plain, the party encountered an old man wandering the field. This man explained that he travels the world, studying battles and meeting new people, playing games with them from the collection of games he keeps in a large sack. He then offered a challenge to the party: if they could defeat him in a game of their choice, he would tell them a secret about Daylight Castle. But if he wins, someone from the party must give him their name.Bravely accepting those terms, Kaiu Tomo challenged him to a one-on-one game of Rokugani Hold Em’. His skills were no match for The Stranger, however, and this mysterious man easily defeated him. In a last ditch effort, to trick the The Stranger, Tomo wrote a fake name on the old man’s ledger—the name of the recently departed Yasuki Hidekawa. Recognizing the ruse, the old man called Tomo out for his deception. Tomo quickly responded by drawing a weapon on the man attempting to attack him.His attack missed and angered The Stranger. He then assumed his true form—an oni with the body of a spider, human-like appendages, and covered in pale flesh with a long serpentine neck and rows of sharp, obsidian teeth contained within the snout of a dog.In the ensuing battle, most of the party avoided serious injury, deflecting the ferocious blows of the oni’s snapping maw. All except for Hiruma Takana, who had his left arm completely bitten off by the demon, and now has a black, festering wound on his shoulder where the oni attacked him.After slaying The Stranger, the party tended to Takana’s wounds and attempted to clean their weapons of the oni’s vile blood, which left some of their equipment permanently damaged. Desperately trying to regroup themselves after the devastating battle with the oni, and as Takana fades in and out of consciousness, the party decided to make camp on Last Stand Plain. That night, in their dreams, the party was brought to a simple, yet immaculate temple where they were greeted by an unknown woman wearing the colors and mon of an unfamiliar clan. “I’ve been waiting for you,” she says…Character & Locations GlossaryChampion- A stand-in for another person in a duel. Considered and honorable position.Duel- A highly revered part of Rokugani samurai culture. Considered not just a martial contest, but a spiritual one as well. To deny a duel is seen as a shameful act.Invocation- Prayers to powerful spirits in exchange for earthly gifts. Techniques which allow one to communicate with the kami and ask for their assistance.Kiho- Spiritual techniques for aligning one’s inner power—ki—to the wider cosmos. Techniques for tapping into the limitless power of the natural world.Obsidian- Black stone considered to have malicious power. Often used by Maho-Tsukai or Oni for dark rituals.Plain of the Last Stand- The field surrounding Daylight Castle. The site of a massive battle where Shadowlands forces defeated the Crab and took the castle.Sake- Rice wine.Seppuku- Ritualistic suicide. Considered an honorable death for samurai who have shamed themselves.Shuji- Social techniques which allow the user to communicate clearly, avoid social pitfalls, motivate their allies, and manipulate their rivals.The Stranger- Mysterious wanderer who the party encounters in Hiruma Valley.CreditsArt:Album Art by Dylan MunozMusic:"Rokugan Theme" by Brandon Spain"Shadowlands Theme" by Brandon Spain"Seppuku" by Brandon Spain"Bardic Inspiration" by Brandon Spain"Ethereal Presence" by Brandon Spain"Dragon Theme" by Brandon Spain"Bali Cremation Ceremony" by RTB45 @ https://freesound.org/people/RTB45/sounds/149186/ -https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sound Effects:"keys rattling" by hdrck16 @ https://freesound.org/people/hdrck16/sounds/135004/ - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Yoshi, Buro, Tomo, and their Crab clan escort set off from the Spear of Dawn Watchtower into the desolate world of the Shadowlands. After departing from the wall, Hida Nagahide explained to the party that Atsumari has enlisted the aid of the Crimson Moon tribe, a mercenary tribe of the ratlike Nezumi living in the Shadowlands. After careful deliberation, the party decided to make toward the Weeping Bog. Their hopes were to cross the River of the Last Stand at a less conspicuous place that wouldn’t be watched by Atsumari’s scouts.While crossing the river, the party was attacked by a group of drowned corpses, resurrected by the malevolent powers of the Shadowlands. There were no casualties, but it was the party’s first glimpse at the horrifying magic in store for them, and an unsettling sign that tainted creatures are beginning to amass close to the Carpenter Wall.That night, the party camped on the Black Waste. It was an opportunity for Yoshi, Buro, and Tomo to build new friendships with their protectors and partake in Crab traditions beyond the wall. The next day, the party chose to take a rarely traveled high road through the Twilight Mountains—a place known for its shifting cliffs, and eerie, smoke-like peaks. On a particularly dangerous pass, one of the Crab samurai lost his footing and almost fell to the valley below, however, Togashi Yoshi saved his life with a well-placed throw of his grappling hook. While camped out in the Twilight Mountains, the party got a sight of the skulking Crimson Moon tribe traveling through the forest beneath them—a haunting reminder that the twisted forces of the Shadowlands are hunting them in their sleep.On their third day beyond the wall, the party began to hear dark whispers in their minds, as if the mountains were speaking to them telepathically. Distracted by the voices in their heads, the party veered off course into an unknown part of the mountains and away from the road leading them to Hiruma valley.Lost, confused, and tormented by the mountain’s dark whispers, one of the Crab escort, a samurai named Yasuki Hidekawa, unmasked and proclaimed that they were being lead to certain death. Renouncing Hida Nagahide’s authority and refusing his orders to carry on, Yasuki Hidekawa demanded to turn around. The punishment for insubordination beyond the wall is death, so Hida Nagahide, being left with no other choice, drew her sword, ready to cut Yasuki Hidekawa down on the spot.Character and Locations GlossaryThe Black Waste- Barren field at the base of The Twilight Mountains in the Shadowlands.Bo- Humble wooden staff, roughly six feet long.Bokken- Wooden practice sword used for sparring.Crimson Moon Tribe- Mercenary tribe of Nezumi outriders hired by Atsumari no Oni.Hiruma Takana- Crab samurai. Member of the ranging party sent to protect Yoshi, Buro, and Tomo.Hiruma Yuto- Crab samurai. Member of the ranging party sent to protect Yoshi, Buro, and Tomo.Jade- Green stone known for warding off evil spirits, oni, and the Taint of Jigoku. Vital for traveling in the Shadowlands.Kaiu Daisoto- Crab samurai. Member of the ranging party sent to protect Yoshi, Buro, and Tomo.Kuni Akari- Crab samurai. Member of the ranging party sent to protect Yoshi, Buro, and Tomo.The Nezumi- (see “About the Nezumi” in episode 2 shownotes).River of the Last Stand- River in the Shadowlands. Runs parallel to the Kaiu Wall. Site of historic battle between Shadowlands forces and the Crab clan.Setting Sun Bridge- Bridge on the River of the Last Stand. Crab clan outpost.Tetsubo- Long, narrow wooden club about the height of a person covered in metal studs or spikes.The Twilight Mountains- Mountain range in The Shadowlands. Known for driving people to madness.Unmasking- Outpouring of raw emotion. Considered highly dishonorable in Rokugani society. The Weeping Bog- Broad delta of the River of the Last Stand. Named for its dead willow trees.Yasuki Hidekawa- Crab samurai. Member of the ranging party sent to protect Yoshi, Buro, and Tomo.Additional Info (Links)About the NezumiCreditsAlbum Art by Dylan Munoz"Shadowlands Theme" by Brandon Spain"Ethereal Presence" by Brandon Spain"Camp Jam" by Brandon Spain"Elegant Fight" by Brandon Spain"Crab Wrestling Song" by Brandon Spain"Black Wastes" by Brandon Spain"Bog Rock" by Brandon Spain"Crimson Moon Tribe" by Brandon Spain"Katana" by Taira Komori @ http://taira-komori.jpn.org/freesounden.html"swamp" by dobroide @ https://freesound.org/s/16771/"flesh rip" by alvarojmarquez @ https://freesound.org/s/58611/"puking" by gerogisound @ https://freesound.org/s/469888/"train_passing_mountains" by lorenzosu @ https://freesound.org/s/65986/"howling wind" by inchadney @ https://freesound.org/s/157204/  

The Emerald Magistrates, Soshi no Burezu and Togashi Yoshi, have been ordered to track down and kill the evil sorceress Kitsu Sokori and her servant Gaku, who have been known to conduct blasphemous magic with live captives, and who, more recently, have been implicated in a string of disappearances and murders along Rokugan’s coast.The trail of clues brought the magistrates to the house of Yasuki Keiji, a Crab Clan samurai living in Clear Water Village. There, they discovered that a woman matching Kitsu Sokori’s description had stolen a precious family heirloom from Yaskui Keiji—a centuries old map detailing the lands of the Hiruma family, and the blueprints of a fallen castle now lost to the dark powers of the Shadowlands, Daylight Castle. Keiji explained that he believes Sokori is planning to use this map to infiltrate Daylight Castle for an unknown reason. He then asked the magistrates to travel beyond the wall separating Rokugan from the Shadowlands, go to Daylight Castle, and retrieve the map. Keiji also asked the magistrates to take his nephew, Kaiu Tomo, with them on their mission as part of a coming-of-age ritual, and as an opportunity for Tomo to prove his courage to his family and honor the memory of his ancestors.Kaiu Tomo, Togashi Yoshi, and Soshi no Burezu then traveled to the Spear of the Dawn Watchtower on the Kaiu Wall—the closest entrance to The Shadowlands from Clear Water Village. There, they had an audience with Hida Hachiro, commander of the castle watchtower on the wall. After tense negotiations, Hachiro begrudgingly granted permission for the party to move beyond the wall on the condition that if the party finds any historical texts relating to Crab history or culture at Daylight Castle, these texts must be returned to him upon the party’s return. Hachiro also ordered a small retinue of samurai led by one of his most seasoned retainers, Hida Nagahide, to travel with the party in order to guide them safely through the Shadowlands.While on the wall, the party heard reports from scouts returning from the field of an oni named Atsumari—a powerful demon partially responsible for the defeat of Daylight Castle—raising an army of the dead deep in the Shadowlands.After training, studying, and living with the Crab at the watchtower for a week, the party was finally allowed passage into the Shadowlands, an escort of brave warriors at their side, and a myriad of dark rumors filling their heads… Characters and Locations/ GlossaryAshigaru- Conscripted peasants forced to serve as light infantry in times of war.Atsumari no Oni- Demon general who served in the Maw, the Shadowlands army which conquered Daylight Castle.Bayushi Tsubasa- Scorpion samurai. Personal retainer of Hida Hachiro.Bishamon- Fortune of strength.Bushi- “Warrior.” Samurai who serve their lords using martial arts.Bushido- “The way of the warrior.” The code of conduct by which all Rokugani samurai strive to live.Castle of the Emerald Champion- Emerald Champion’s seat of power. Permanent station of the Emerald Magistrates.Clear Water Village- Small community deep within Crab territory. Location of Yasuki Keiji’s estate.Daimyo- A great lord appointed to the head of a family. Answers directly to the Emperor.Daisho- A set of swords, the Katana and the Wakizashi. It is a symbol of a samurai’s status within society.Daylight Castle- (see “About Daylight Castle” in Episode 1 show notes).Emerald Champion- Commander of the Imperial Legions and enforcer of Imperial law.Emerald Magistrates- Agents of the Emerald Champion tasked with upholding Imperial law in places where local jurisdiction is uncertain.Fortune- A god.Fukurokujin- Fortune of mercy and wisdom.Fu Leng- The Dark Kami. His fall from the heavens made a bridge between Ningen-do and Jigoku, resulting in the creation of the Shadowlands.Gaku- Servant of Kitsu Sokori. Kidnapped Otomo Hiroshige. Thought to have been killed in Slow Tide Harbor.Gempukku- A coming-of-age test for young samurai. Upon its completion, the samurai will be considered an adult.Gunsō- A sergeant.Hida Hachiro- Crab samurai. Taisa of Spear of Dawn Watchtower.Hida Nagahide- Crab samurai. Gunsō of Crab ranging party.Jigoku- The realm of evil.Kaiu Wall- (see “About the Wall” in Episode 1 show notes).Kami- Elemental spirits of nature.Kansen- Malevolent spirits.Katana- A long sword about three and a half feet in length.Kitsu Sokori- Maho-Tsukai. Connected to string of crimes along Rokugan’s coast. Ordered dead by the Emerald Champion.Maho- Magic evoking dark spirits.Maho-Tsukai- Practitioners of Maho rituals.Ningen-do- The realm of mortals.Oni- Native inhabitants of Jigoku. Powerful demons with magical powers.Otomo Hiroshige- Son of an imperial noble. Rescued from Slow Tide Harbor by Emerald Magistrates.Otosan Uchi- Political capital of Rokugan. The Emperor’s formal seat of power.Oyumi- A crossbow.Rokugan- (see “About Rokugan” in Episode 1 show notes).Ronin- “Wave man” or “wanderer.” Masterless samurai who often become bandits or mercenaries.Samurai- “One who serves.” Land-owning Rokugani nobles whose lives are sworn to serve a lord.The Shadowlands- (see “About the Shadowlands” in Episode 1 show notes).Shiro Hiruma- (see “About Daylight Castle” in Episode 1 show notes).Shugenja- Priests capable of communicating with the kami.Slow Tide Harbor- Major trade hub of Rokugan. Reputation for illicit activities.Spear of Dawn Watchtower- One of twelve castle watchtowers built along the Wall. Watchtower closest to Clear Water Village.Taisa- A colonel.Wakizashi- A short sword about two and a half feet in length. The symbol of a samurai’s soul.Yasuki Keiji- Crab samurai. Uncle of Kaiu Tomo.Yasuki Ippei- Crab samurai. Quartermaster of Spear of Dawn Watchtower. Additional Info (Links)About RokuganAbout Daylight CastleAbout the Great ClansAbout the ShadowlandsAbout the Wall Art:Album Art by Dylan Munoz Music:"Ethereal Presence" by Brandon Spain"In the Dojo" by Brandon Spain"Rokugan Theme" by Brandon Spain"Shadowlands Theme" by Brandon Spain"Dragon Theme" by Brandon Spain"Crab Theme" by Brandon Spain"Sexy" by https://www.bensound.com"Better Days" by https://www.bensound.com"Instinct" by https://www.bensound.com"Relaxing" by https://www.bensound.com

21. Hidden Emperor Part 4: Rokugani Health CodesAmelia and Jude discuss whether Hitomi is properly trained to tattoo all those people, whether Kuni Yori knows anything about taxidermy, and what kinds of jobs ghosts take after retirement. Recorded: 10/10/2019 Acadecon: https://acadecon.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/q9NzkghT-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/5631286-on-the-one-hand?store_id=235373**About Us:**   *The Podcast*   Twitter: @G5RPodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)   Instagram: @G5RPodcast https://instagram.com/G5RPodcast/   Website: http://garbageofthefiverings.com/    *The Hosts*   Amelia Antrim:   @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)   Character Creation Cast (https://twitter.com/creationcast)   Jude Vais:   @eremiticjude (https://twitter.com/eremiticjude)   Athrabeth (https://twitter.com/athrabeth_cast)   *Music*   Mountain Emperor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

For the Cucumber!!! Splinters of Jade is a Legend of the Five Rings actual play podcast exploring the spiritual aspect of the Emerald Empire. Releases every other Tuesday. Next episode will be on January 29th 2019.   We are running a contest. Be one of the first six to rate our show on iTunes and you could win a guest spot in a future episode. Additionally, we are looking for submissions of Rokugani horror stories for our Halloween episode. Your stories should be 700 to 900 words and emailed to sojpodrpg@gmail.com by June 1st. [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/splinters-of-jade/id1438476329?mt=2) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/music/m/I7ecqvjcyskqxfff3zyz25t5ici?t=Splinters_of_Jade) [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/sojpodrpg) Twitter @sojpodrpg facebook https://www.facebook.com/sojpodrpg/ Find Us on Discord. Please leave a comment, review, or rating. Splinters of Jade is not affiliated with FFG, AEG, or Yokai Wrestling Network.

Kappa, Kappa and more Kappa. Splinters of Jade is a Legend of the Five Rings actual play podcast exploring the spiritual aspect of the Emerald Empire. Releases every other Tuesday. Next episode will be on January 29th 2019.   SWe are running a contest. Be one of the first six to rate our show on iTunes and you could win a guest spot in a future episode. Additionally, we are looking for submissions of Rokugani horror stories for our Halloween episode. Your stories should be 700 to 900 words and emailed to sojpodrpg@gmail.com by June 1st. [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/splinters-of-jade/id1438476329?mt=2) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/music/m/I7ecqvjcyskqxfff3zyz25t5ici?t=Splinters_of_Jade) [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/sojpodrpg) Twitter @sojpodrpg facebook https://www.facebook.com/sojpodrpg/ Find Us on Discord. Please leave a comment, review, or rating. Splinters of Jade is not affiliated with FFG, AEG, or PETK (People for the ethical treatment of Kappa)

Were Akira gets the finger, Sojobo has no breakfast, and Kuni gets too hammering.    We are running a contest. Be one of the first six to rate our show on iTunes and you could win a guest spot in a future episode. Additionally, we are looking for submissions of Rokugani horror stories for our Halloween episode. Your stories should be 700 to 900 words and emailed to sojpodrpg@gmail.com by June 1st.   Splinters of Jade is a Legend of the Five Rings actual play podcast exploring the spiritual aspect of the Emerald Empire. Releases every other Saturday. [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/splinters-of-jade/id1438476329?mt=2) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/music/m/I7ecqvjcyskqxfff3zyz25t5ici?t=Splinters_of_Jade) [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/sojpodrpg) Twitter @sojpodrpg facebook https://www.facebook.com/sojpodrpg/ Please leave a comment, review, or rating.

kintsugi13 This is the final episode of the Saga of the Inukai, Kintsugi Chronicles. In the next session, we will post one more episode with epilogues. System: Legend of the Five Rings, 4th Edition.Your GM: StuMinoru: EliMako: JimTakashi: StorkIchiro: CADaveMakiko: Kimi The Great War of Dissension in Rokugan is now at an end. The few remaining Inukai, along with their companions, are now in the Second City, in the Rokugani colony once known as the Ivory Kingdom, having followed a powerful Maho-Tsukai here.

In which we discuss the avalanche of news from FFG about so many things, get our geek on about Children of the Empire, talk about keeping a level head, and finish with some listener questions. Our very own subreddit can be found here. You may like us or interact with us on Facebook, discord, reddit, via Twitter (@ArtofWarCast) and subscribe to us via iTunes. You may contribute to our efforts through Patreon. If you have any comments or thoughts let us know. Thanks for listening.

Today the guys discuss the Legal system of Rokugan with special guest Fred Wan, previous Co-Lead for L5R at AEG. We also answer your listener questions regarding Rokugani law. What did Judge Hirohoshi decide and the gang ? Listen to find out! Segment break audio was extracted from Ripples by Kevin MacLeod. Ripples Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/