Universe: Legend of the Five Rings

It is an era of sudden change and upheaval in Rokugan. Mortal schemes, natural calamities, and celestial turmoil alike have disrupted the political, military, and spiritual equilibrium of the land. Long-simmering rivalries and fresh betrayals ripple through the courts and on the battlefield. The Chrysanthemum Throne is beset by threats from without and within, and the honor of the seven Great Clans shall be put to the test. Who among the clans will prove strong enough to guide Rokugan in these tumultuous times? Will their names be lifted up beside those of the honored ancestors, or will they fall among the ranks of the empire’s most infamous villains? At 336 pages, The Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Core Rulebook allows gamemasters and players to enter the world of Rokugan like never before. The Core Rulebook is the next step for players after the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Beginner Box, and offers players new ways to customize their characters and craft their own adventures in the Emerald Empire.

By Josh Reynolds A charming slacker aristocrat discovers a talent for detection and a web of conspiracies in the Emerald Empire, in this snappy novel set in the fantastical world of Legend of the Five Rings . Daidoji Shin, unrepentant wastrel with a taste for scandal and dice, coasts through his role as Crane Clan’s trade envoy in the City of the Rich Frog. But when a case of poisoned rice threatens the brittle peace between the competing clans, the Imperial Governor drags Shin from his indolence and orders him to find the culprit. Despite himself, Shin uncovers an intriguing conspiracy involving more than just dead rats. A murder with no body and a missing actress present a distraction that could finally make Shin put in a full day’s work, and maybe even save the city from tearing itself apart. Page Count: 368pp Paperback Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm

In Rokugan, it is said that honor is stronger than steel. While even the finest blade can bend and break under the heat of the forge, the Emerald Empire’s society has been folded in the forges of politics and war for more than a thousand years, and it has not yet broken. The society of Rokugan follows a divinely ordered pattern set down by the eight Kami, who shared their celestial blessings with the mortal realm. Rokugan is a land of strict social stratification, where an improper look at the wrong time can mean death. This is an era of sudden change and upheaval, however. Mortal schemes, natural calamities, and celestial turmoil alike have disrupted the political, military, and spiritual equilibrium of the land. Long-simmering rivalries and fresh betrayals ripple through the courts and on the battlefield. The Chrysanthemum Throne is beset by threats from without and within, and the honor of the seven Great Clans—the families descended from the heroes of legend and sworn to rule their lands in the Emperor's name—shall be put to the test. This is the stage of The Legend of the Five Rings Beginner Game, a new roleplaying experience in the land of honor and steel. The Legend of the Five Rings Beginner Game allows anyone to take on the role of a Samurai in Rokugan With a full range of four character folios, a fully realized adventure book, a set of custom dice, a map of Rokugan, a variety of tokens and a complete set of rules including a play example, The Legend of the Five Rings Beginner Game gives newbies and veterans alike the perfect door to the Emerald Empire.

Navigate the treacherous intrigues of the Winter Court in the Winter’s Embrace adventure for the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game ! Being invited to the Emperor’s Winter Court is daunting enough, but an invitation to tea with the legendary member of the Crane Clan thrusts you into the thick of a devious scheme. Your group is tasked with uncovering the truth behind how a dangerous band of scoundrels from the Mantis Clan secured a coveted invitation to the event, and, more importantly, what plots do they hope to accomplish while they are here. Winter’s Embrace takes your team to the beautiful grounds of Kyūden Doji, where you are introduced to the hazards of court politics. As plots begin to unravel around you and you become closer to the truth, you will find that a whispered word can kill as surely as a sword. Can you survive the poisonous rumors and shadow politics of the Winter Court?

Escape the ghosts of the past in the Sins of Regret adventure for the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game ! This 32-page book takes you to the troubled village of Twin Blessings. Here, the elements are imbalanced, the crops fail, bandits prowl the woods, and still the daimyō demands his due. But Lord Jikai faces troubles of his own as duplicitous vassals and restless spirits threaten to unseat him. If you help Jikai hold his power you may win his favor or even prove yourself worthy of the lord’s patronage, but is the daimyo worthy of your assistance? What does Bushidō demand in the face of this looming conflict? Only you can decide which path you will take. Does your loyalty belong to the villagers, the lord, or yourself alone?

Take your players into the foreboding Shadowlands with Mask of the Oni . This adventure for the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game pits heroes against the dangers of the Shadowlands and the horrors found within the crumbling walls of the Hiruma family’s fallen castle. Tokens, maps, and an adventure booklet will guide players on their journey, but will they survive with their soul intact?

Somewhere between a Dynasty Pack and the Deluxe Expansions found in our other Living Card Games™, this clan pack contains 78 new cards (three copies each of twenty-five different cards and one copy each of three different cards). Primarily focusing on the Phoenix Clan, Disciples of the Void features a different spell for every element, a bevy of Shugenja with powerful effects, a new role card, the highest costed character in the game, and much more. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Underhand of the Emperor contains 78 new cards (three copies of 25 different cards and 1 copy of each of 3 different cards .) Underhand of the Empire expands on classic themes of the Scorpion, giving them new deck building options that encourages them to toe the line between dishonor and defeat. Look for a new Role card, a Philosophy that prevents you from losing the game, and an army of whispers, standing at attention. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Shinjo Shono is heir to the Khan of Khans, destined to one day lead the Unicorn Clan. But the young warrior is torn with anguish and doubt, haunted by the memory of facing his former betrothed on the field of battle—and leaving her to die. His duty feels like a chain, and he longs for freedom. He soon learns that longing has a cost. Shono travels west to negotiate with the caliph of al-Zawira and ensure continuing peace between the Nehiri and Unicorn. A single misstep could mean war, but cultural barriers are the least of Shono’s concerns, as he faces duplicity, assassins, betrayal, and even sorcery. Can he find the strength within himself and his allies in this far-off city to secure the Unicorn’s future? Fantasy Flight Games is proud to present Across the Burning Sands by Daniel Lovat Clark, a new novella set in the world of Legend of the Five Rings focusing on the Unicorn Clan! Across the Burning Sands features a full 110 page short-story, a 16-page full color insert detailing the history of the Unicorn Clan, and two alternate art cards for use with Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game!

The monks of the Togashi Order are known for their wisdom, their strength, their mystery, and the superhuman powers they gain from their unique tattoos. For Togashi Kazue, completing her training is only the beginning— discovering the true power of her enigmatic tattoo may be the true test. Accompanied by the experienced monk Togashi Mitsu, Kazue embarks on a journey to learn the power of the newly acquired knot design on her forehead. When Kazue discovers the danger her tattoo poses to others, she contemplates the unthinkable. But she soon learns that attempting to deny her destiny is the truly dangerous path. Discover the path of the Dragon in “The Eternal Knot” by Marie Brennan, a new novella set in the world of Legend of the Five Rings! “The Eternal Knot” contains a 112-page story, a, 16-page color insert, and three-copies of two extended art cards for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game!

Rokugan. A land where honor is stronger than steel. Here, the samurai of the seven Great Clans serve the Emperor as warriors, courtiers, priests, and monks. They live— and die—by the tenets of Bushido. Shiba Tsukune wasn’t supposed to become the Champion of the Phoenix Clan, but their ancient sword chose her. Trained as a samurai warrior, she was to be the bodyguard of Isawa Tadaka, a powerful shugenja—and the man she loved. Although her new duties have drawn them apart, she refuses to stand by and watch as Tadaka falls to the darkness within him. Tsukune follows Tadaka north to Cliffside Shrine, home of the Kaito family, where he is investigating the mysterious death of a prominent priestess. All around them, the shrine shows signs of decay and desecration, and the wards that for centuries have bound an evil demon are fraying. What secrets are the Kaito family keeping? And can Tsukune save Tadaka from descending down a dark path before it’s too late? Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce The Sword and the Spirits by Robert Denton III, a new novella for Legend of the Five Rings!

As political upheaval disrupts the balance in Rokugan, Courtiers are needed more than ever to stand for their clan in court. While blades on the battlefield can turn the tide of the conflict, it is the courtiers and politicians of Rokugan who can use their power to enact massive changes in the Emerald Empire, and those who have the Emperor’s ear can shift the entire balance of Rokugan. Experience the courts of the Emerald Empire with The Children of Heaven, the fourth of Dynasty Pack of the Inheritance cycle for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game! The Children of Heaven continues the themes of the Inheritance cycle by focusing on the Courtiers of Rokugan, able to dominate political conflicts with ease. Also look for a new Crab province that becomes stronger the more times it is attacked, a new Phoenix event that allows you to overwhelm your opponent with Spells, and a Scorpion event that can dishonor multiple characters at once. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Complete the Elemental Cycle with the Elements Unbound Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Elements Unbound features three copies of twenty new cards that wrap up the themes of the Elemental Cycle. New Shugenja and Spells enhance the Great Clans, and ancient creatures and awakened Spirits enter the fray of conflicts in the Emerald Empire. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Take to the battlefield with For the Empire, the first Dynasty Pack in the Inheritance Cycle for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game! For the Empire includes one copy of three new cards, and three copies of nineteen new cards for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. This Dynasty Pack focuses on the brave Bushi who fight for their clans on battlefields strewn with blood and dirt. Furthermore, look for the introduction of the new disguised mechanic, which sees hidden iconic samurai take on the identities of unassauming non-unique characters, only to reveal their true skill and ability at the most oppurtune moment. All of this and for awaits you in For the Empire! This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Step into the world of Rokugan with Bonds of Blood, the second dynasty pack in the Inheritance Cycle for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game! The Inheritance Cycle sees Rokugan splinter like never before and places on emphasis on Bushi and Courtiers, as well as introducing the Disguised mechanic, allowing iconic samurai to remain in the shadows until the perfect moment. Bonds of Blood includes a prolific Phoenix Shugenja, new provinces for the Lion and Unicorn, a deadly new Poison card for the Scorpion, and more! This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Let your passions burn with The Fires Within Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Explore the raging element of Fire with three copies of twenty new cards in the third Dynasty Pack of the Elemental Cycle. New Shugenja and Spells expand the power of the most explosive element, while the Mantis Clan continues to grow its ranks. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Be carried away by the Ebb and Flow Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Flow like water with three copies of twenty new cards for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. New Shugenja and spells enhance the power of the Water element, while various ancient creatures begin to enter the conflicts of Rokugan. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Enter the Void with the All and Nothing Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Enter nothingness and everything with three copies of twenty new cards in the fifth Dyansty Pack of the Elemental Cycle. New Shugenja and Spells help you embrace the Void, while the Mantis continue to grow their ranks, and ancient creatures bring aid to the Great Clans. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Experience the wonders of the Imperial Cycle with Meditations on the Ephemeral, the sixth Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Each of the seven Great Clans receives new cards that continue to embrace and define the themes that began in the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set. Along the way, you’ll find a great assortment of cards focused on the Imperial City of Otosan Uchi. From neutral samurai sworn to the Imperial family, to Imperial magistrates from each of the Great Clans, to rewards for holding the Imperial Favor, this cycle draws you into the world of Otosan Uchi and the service of the Emperor. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Harness the power of the Air with the Breath of the Kami Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game! Enter the Elemental Cycle with three copies of twenty-new cards focusing on the most ephemeral element. Explore new Shugenja and Spells revolving around the Air element, a new stronghold, and the first Mantis character to enter the game with Breath of the Kami. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Become immovable with the Tainted Lands Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Harness the power of the unshakeable earth with three copies of twenty new cards in the second Dynasty Pack of the Elemental Cycle. Tainted Lands introduces new cards for all seven clans focusing on their relationship with the earth. The pack also introduces a powerful, frightening new Shadowlands card. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Experience the wonders of the Imperial Cycle with Into the Forbidden City, the third Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Each of the seven Great Clans receives new cards that continue to embrace and define the themes that began in the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set. Along the way, you’ll find a great assortment of cards focused on the Imperial City of Otosan Uchi. From neutral samurai sworn to the Imperial family, to Imperial magistrates from each of the Great Clans, to rewards for holding the Imperial Favor, this cycle draws you into the world of Otosan Uchi and the service of the Emperor. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Experience the wonders of the Imperial Cycle with The Chrysanthemum Throne, the fourth Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Each of the seven Great Clans receives new cards that continue to embrace and define the themes that began in the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set. Along the way, you’ll find a great assortment of cards focused on the Imperial City of Otosan Uchi. From neutral samurai sworn to the Imperial family, to Imperial magistrates from each of the Great Clans, to rewards for holding the Imperial Favor, this cycle draws you into the world of Otosan Uchi and the service of the Emperor. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.

Experience the wonders of the Imperial Cycle with Fate Has No Secrets, the fifth Dynasty Pack for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Each of the seven Great Clans receives new cards that continue to embrace and define the themes that began in the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set. Along the way, you’ll find a great assortment of cards focused on the Imperial City of Otosan Uchi. From neutral samurai sworn to the Imperial family, to Imperial magistrates from each of the Great Clans, to rewards for holding the Imperial Favor, this cycle draws you into the world of Otosan Uchi and the service of the Emperor. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.