No Emperor, No Peace
A Legend of the Five Rings game, set in the Four Winds period (starting in winter of 1159, to be precise) and using the 3rd Edition d10 rules. Characters will be members of one of the Wind's retinues, working towards a common goal but with somewhat rival agendas depending on Clan and other allegiances. Gameplay will be a mixture of political, intrigue and combat, with a heavy emphasis on roleplaying.The horse flew past the gates of the monastery, panting desperately. Its rider didn't wait a second, leaping off almost before it had stopped moving. He ran toward the old monk sitting on the temple steps, only remembering himself seconds before he reached him, and bowed low.
"Konichiwa, sensei-sama."
The monk stared at him calmly for a few seconds, as if judging whether or not to let the obviously urgent messenger speak. Then he nodded, smiling slightly.
"Otosan Uchi has fallen, sama, and the Winds each gather what support they can...it seems Toturi's heir will be chosen through conflict, not precedent."
A frown crossed the monks face, and then he spoke grimly.
"Then let it be so...I had long feared this would come to pass, but mortals have always been heedless of the wisdom of the heavens."
