Legend of the Five Rings RPG

The fantastically popular roleplaying game of Samurai and Bushido returns. Journey once again to the land of Rokugan in Legend of the Five Rings RPG 3rd Edition. Set in the same world as the companion CCG, the 3rd Edition contains an updated history of the world, to reflect the changes introduced during the past few years of game. It also takes the game back to it’s “roll-and-keep” system using d10’s.

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

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

Emerald Empire is a must-have for Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game Players & GMs who wish to bring their campaigns alive with a wealth of details about the workings of Rokugani life, as well as plot hooks and adventure ideas. It is also a crucial resource for players who want to understand how their characters — or the NPCs whom they encounter — are expected to act, and think and feel, and how they are shaped by the world in which they live.

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

To the north of the Emerald Empire, there lies a mysterious land called the Burning Sands. In an extraordinary city known as the Jewel of the Desert, great empires clash and deadly intrigues abound.

To the rest of the Empire the Burning Sands are a gaijin enigma, but as the exile of the Unicorn, and later the Scorpion have proven the destinies of these two lands are intertwined. Little do they realize that soon the dangers facing the people of the desert will also face the Clans of the Emerald Empire.

The Burning Sands setting has exerted a powerful pull on the imagination of gamers since the 1998 debut of the Legend of the Burning Sands Collectible Card Game. As in the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game, this book allows you the chance to live out all-new adventures in a land of mystery and magic.

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

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

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

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

Masters of War reveals the soul of three of Rokugan's Great Clans and describes them in unprecedented detail. It is a crucial resource for anyone interested in the Crab, the Lion or the Unicorn - or indeed, anyone interested in the Rokugani art of war.

Prayers and Treasures is an essential resource, and not just for those who play shugenja characters or who are interested in the profession. Anyone who is interested in enchanted items and legendary artifacts will find this a must-have book.

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

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

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

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

The Complete Exotic Arms Guide is a compendium of weapons used by samurai, and others, in Rokugan beyond the ever-present katana. From the tetsubo-wielding legions of the Crab Clan to the elite jitte style practiced by the Doji magistrates to the bizarre gaijin weaponry mastered by the Unicorn, this book contains dozens of new and improved weapons ready for use in any d20 campaign.

Fully compatible with Dungeons and Dragons Oriental Adventures

"Eight million spirits call our world home. Most of them are harmless; we don't even notice them. But with eight million it doesn't take many to cause trouble."-The Gakiken

Shape-shifting tricksters. Foul name-bound demons from the depths of Jigoku. Blood-drinking ghosts. Faceless spirit armies driven only by vengeance. These are only a few of the creatures that stalk the Jade Empire.

Creatures of Rokugan is a great resource for Legend of the Five Rings fans or Dungeons and Dragons players looking for something new and unexpected. Fans of Asian fantasy will love this book, which contains dozens of creatures familiar to players of the Legend of the Five Rings collectible card game and role-playing game, updated to the Oriental Adventures rules. Also contains advanced rules for playing Naga, Nezumi (Ratlings), kenku, goblins, and other strange races as player characters, as well as new feats and prestige classes for monstrous characters.

Fortunes and Winds opens up new worlds for players already familiar with Legend of the Five Rings - ten worlds to be precise. The Spirit Realms vaguely hinted at in previous supplements are illustrated here in detail. The Realm of the Hungry Dead, the Realm of Tricksters, even foul Jigoku, home of the demonic oni; all are presented in this volume along with their bizarre inhabitants. How do you get to these realms? What will you find there? Most importantly once you are there, how do you get home again? Fortunes and Winds answers all these questions and more. 112 page soft bound book.

The award-winning Legend of the Five Rings setting in the enormously-popular d20 System!

This 224-page hardcover supplement picks up where Oriental Adventures leaves off, going ever deeper into the world of the Emerald Empire. Rokugan is completely compatible with the Dungeons and Dragons, 3rd Edition, and the d20 System, including not only a wealth of world material for GMs and players, but also new core classes, new prestige classes, new skills and feats, new spells, and far more. Learn the stories and history of Rokugan; meet its heroes and join their ranks. Includes conversion rules, so you can play with existing L5R RPG characters in the new system.

· Follow-up and strong tie-in to eagerly-awaited Oriental Adventures book.

· Conversion rules means product will appeal both to existing fans and to new fans arriving through Oriental Adventures.

· This is a can't miss product for anyone purchasing Oriental Adventures!

Secrets of the Mantis is an incredible sourcebook containing a treasure trove of information specific to Mantis Clan campaigns. Provinces, customs, history, and important individuals are explored with depth not available in past books. This book not only serves as a player's guide to being a Mantis but equally as a GM's guide for creating adventures set in Mantis territories. Includes a special Secrets chapter containing unrivaled mysteries of the Mantis.

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

The Clan Wars were a dark time for Rokugan, but in the end a dark god fell, heroes rose, and hope prevailed.

But only for a short time.

In the wake of the birth of a new Jade Empire, a sinister shadow has fallen across Toturi’s Throne. The Splendid Emperor has been kidnapped, and the villainous Scorpion Clan have been judged guilty of the crime. But are they truly to blame or is there an unseen enemy at work? With only an inexperienced Imperial Chancellor to restore peace, the Great Clans fall into war among themselves. Old hatreds are awakened, old rivalries restored, and the Empire is consumed by war.

The path of wisdom lies within. The Way of Shinsei introduces the monk class to Rokugan, including new schools and techniques, new ancestors, and the long-awaited kiho.

The Way of the Lion is designed to give new perspectives and background on the Lion Clan. It includes new schools, ground-based military tactics for large units and new techniques for the Lion Bushi and Shugenja.

A thousand years ago, the Five Kingdoms of the Naga closed their eyes and dreamed of a distant future. The weave of time has opened, and the dance of Bloodlines and of legends has begun anew. Prepare to unveil the hidden secrets of the Akasha. The Empire of Rokugan will never be the same. The Tao of the Naga details the history, background, and culture of Rokugans most mysterious race...the Naga. It describes their culture both before and after the Great Sleep, and the various types of Naga. Iy also contains new schools, techniques and skills needed to play a Naga in the Legend of the Five Rings RPG.

The Way of the Shadowlands gives L5R RPG players a chance to role-play as the monsters of myth and legend. Whether as a character hag-ridden by the Shadowlands Taint, a maho-tsukai, or one of the Lost Moto from the Unicorn family, Way of the Shadowlands gives players the chance to explore the darker side of Rokugan.

There are those in Rokugan who do not care for politics, war, or honor beyond the personal advantage they can gain from them. They care only for wealth and power, the kind that cannot be gained through honorable means. From the secret opium dens that lie hidden in the hearts of major cities to the bandit outposts that dot the countryside, explore the seedy underbelly of Rokugan that most samurai deny exists.

Way of the Thief explores the heretofore hidden criminal societies that exist in Rokugan. It contains all the information needed to run a dishonorable campaign, or it can be used to provide truly developed and unique opponents for magistrates and honorable samurai.