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This is especially important if Shadow and its growing power, the Kolat became aware of it the players are familiar with the canonical timeline of Roku- from an early date and observed the Darkness slow growth gan and thus know the Scorpion will eventually destroy the and sinister inltration of the Empire with concern. justied but vitally necessary. . . . After the purging of the Unicorn,single samurais dishonorable grandfather can be the catalyst the Steel Sect also included the newly formed Ox Clan, whosefor the downfall of an entire family. . . . . . . When he is free and chant Yasuki Hirotada, whose lack of ethics and obsession roaming the world, the Cult functions as little more than with using money to gain station and power attracted the an extension of his immense will. . . . . . This allowed them to de- was successful, and Iuchibans soul was bound into the Tomb. . History 4, Lore: Maho 10, Lore: Shadowlands 3, Meditation. ENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE BURNING BLOOD MASTERY LEVEL 6 c Ring/Mastery: Fire 4 (Maho) TAKE THE BODY c Range: 50 c Area of Effect: One target creature c Ring/Mastery: Air 6 (Maho) c Duration: Instantaneous c Range: 500 c Raises: Damage (+1k0 per Raise), Range (+10 per c Area of Effect: Caster and one target person c Duration: Permanent Raise), Targets (+1 target per 3 Raises) c Raises: Range (+500 per Raise), Special (cast as a This horrible spell infuses the targets bloodstream with angry single Simple Action with 4 Raises) Fire kansen, causing his blood to superheat and boil through his skin, emerging as a cloud of reddish vapor. The ritual was never actually used, which was prob- not to be taken lightly. 22 The Rise of the Spider . . Skills: Artisan (several) 2-5, Calligraphy 5, Courtier 3, Craft: He has spent seven centuries in an endless search to achieve Mempo 4, Craft: Weaponsmith 10, Defense 2, Etiquette true and absolute perfection of his art, dwelling always in the (Courtesy) 6, Knives 6, Lore: Heraldry 3, Lore: History 5, shadow of Iuchibans power and greatness. . . . . . . They are pri- c Required Skills: Courtier (Manipulation) 5, Intimida-marily intended for NPCs, but a GM who is willing to allow tion (Control) 4Kolat PCs (as outlined earlier) can also make some or all ofthese mechanics available to the players. . . . c Range: 50 c Area of Effect: One target creature This spell cannot make extreme physical changes to the c Duration: Conditional (see below)target, such as removing limbs or organs (e.g. . . AIR 1 EARTH 5 FIRE 1 WATER 2 Cats do not like ghting and will try to ee if they take 5 REFLEXES 3 - AGILITY 3 STRENGTH 4 or more Wounds. . . .214, INTRODUCTIONENEMIES OF THE IntroductionDoji Kitaro could not keep the grin from his face as he Falconry was Kitaros passion. 36. . Ramsay MacMullen, Enemies of the Roman Order: Treason, Unrest, and Alienation in the Empire. . . . Moreover, since these sorts of maneuvers ond Day of Thunder. . . 158 Ronin as Opponents . . . . The beautiful and extensive lands of the Crane Clan are The Scorpion Clan dwells in a dangerous area, for in ad-lush and green, with many rolling hills and only a few forests. If the caster wins, the target remains immobilized by the spell (unable to take Actions of any kind) Raise) and suffers 2k2 damage. 79 Mastery Level 6 . . . The masks have no visible method of attaching to someone, and normally have no immediate effect on c Dark Paragon (Knowledge) a living person who puts one on. . . . . than underestimating a boar is being disemboweled by one. . . The caster touches one living being, who must be either willing or physically Damage: 7k1 (Knife) Armor TN: 35 helpless (securely bound, asleep, or unconscious). . Smaller breeds ofmonkey are sometimes kept as pets by nobles these types ofmonkeys will have Strength and Agility of 2. . . Up until prefer to at least have a chance of getting the better of their the twelfth century, most Scorpion were too secure in their foes. . Download or read book Allies and Enemies: Empire written by Amy J. Murphy and published by Amy J. Murphy. The boy was learning, the CraneIt goes on forever! thought. . . most of the problems outlined above can instead opt to add aThe player and GM should choose an appropriate Sect (or, in sleeper agent to the group. . . . . . . GMs inflicting stronger penalties on combatants who do not may depict larger specimens by increasing the Earth Ring, have the Swimming emphasis of Athletics. . . Although much of the conspiracysdreds of agents with crystal weapons to purge the Shadow- infrastructure survived elsewhere in the Empire, it was weakspawn from the castles and courts of Rokugan. . Due to Rokugani dietary beliefs, stag meat (venison) been imported to the Mantis Isles as curiosities. Each Round c Area of Effect: One target creature (including the Round the spell is cast) on the casters Turn, the c Duration: Instantaneous caster makes an Opposed Roll of his Insight / Earth against c Raises: Special (increase Fear effect strength by 1 per the targets Insight / Air. . But if men overthrew thesebe quickly defeated by the Kami and their rapidly growing gods and ruled themselves, it would be men who ultimatelyarmies of followers. . Thus, agents den Temple with less damage than almost any other branch ofwere constantly needed to inltrate the place, and casualties the organization, and if the Kolat rise again during the Iwekowere high. 78 Casting Name Magic Spells . DIRECT ATTACK ASSASSIN AIR 4 EARTH 3 FIRE 4 WATER 3 VOID 2 - - - STRENGTH 4 - Initiative: 9k4 Attack: Katana 8k4 or Tanto 9k4 (normally Complex) Damage: 7k2 (katana) or 5k1 (tanto) Armor TN: 30 (5 from light Reduction: 3 (from light armor) armor) Wounds: Normal human Wound ranks School/Rank: Clan samurai 2/Lotus Assassin 3ENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE Skills: Acting 5, Athletics 2, Courtier 2, Defense 4, Etiquette 2, Kenjutsu 4, Knives (Tanto) 5, Sincerity 5, Stealth (Sneaking) 5 Advantages: c Quick c Forbidden Knowledge (Kolat) KOLAT ASSASSINS Disadvantages: c Dark Secret (Kolat) Nothing is more terrifying than the knowledge that someone 46 you trusted has betrayed you, and the Kolat utilize this terror INFILTRATOR ASSASSIN to devastating effectiveness. . . . Since its inception, the Emerald Empire of Rokugan has faced challenges after challenges. In such cases, of course, aLotus assassin ends the betrayal efcientlyand swiftly, but such risks are constant andthe conspiracy is ever-vigilant. . When the former Unicorn general Moto Chen left his clan behind to hunt the men who had ruined his reputation, Jinn-Kuen saw his chance. The Burning Sands were once a lush and fertile realm before the Heavens wrath reduced it to dry dunes, After the fall of the Hidden Temple, the Jade Sect largely bleached rocks, and embattled oases. What if it was instead working to cre-not all the human tribes welcomed them. . . .253 Furu no Oni, Serpent of Flames . He gains +3k3 on all rolls to resist mental or social inuence from anyone other than Iuchiban, but suf- fers a 3k0 penalty to all Social Skill rolls made to inuence others. . . No, my Kitaro rode into the Shinomen Mori, Ito and Hikaru fol-lord, this is a matter of honor. lowing behind. 10 Nezumi Physiology . 266 Nairu no Oni, Ronin Shugenja . 268 Vassals of the Demon Lords . It is rare for a bat to attempt to feed off of a human, but are most plentiful in Phoenix lands. . . In a land where honor is stronger than steel, birth. . . .194 Spirits of Sakkaku . . . . its secrets carefully and so far no other maho-tsukai has ever Whether or not the target falls prone, he is considered to be exhibited its power. 83 Resources and Methods . They now had an entire clan at their beck and call, struggle with the Darkness had exposed the conspiracys ex-giving them enormous economic and military leverage with- istence to the Empire. They nd ways to divert their Taint into clan and then the vision of Iuchiban, seeking control of his others, to minimize their exposure to Jigoku even as they tap own destiny once more. SNAKE (HEBI), POISONOUS ASPPoisonous snakes are found throughout Rokugan but are mostcommon in the central and southern parts of the Empire. Kitaro had seen many masters before that could not so eas-ily quiet the restless spirit of a raptor. Tora and his fellow, The growth of the Kolat was initially a painfully slow pro- Philosophical cess, and might well have failed to make signicant headway at all but for the intervention of fate. . . . 39 Threat Three: Ancient Enemies . This was too momentous a day to allow such repeat my request. 37 Greensnake . . . In practice, communication and IKOMA SOKO, KOLAT MASTER, TWELFTH CENTURY coordination between the sects was so close that there was little or no improvement in the conspiracys security. . . . . . . . .193 Spirits of Meido . . . . . . .152 Kitsu Mechanics . . . . For most of those who dwell within seeking justications for their bitter resentment of the Kamis the Emerald Empire, it is a nonsense word, perhaps made rule. In the new world Iuchiban would zombie. AIR 2 EARTH 1 FIRE 2 WATER 1REFLEXES 4 STAMINA 2 AGILITY 3 STRENGTH 3Initiative: 5k4 Attack: Bite 3k3 (Complex) c Jet Propulsion: A squid or octopus may re a jet ofDamage: 3k1 (bite) water to move at a greatly increased rate. If the maho-tsukai remains within takes the other 75% (rounded up). . . . If the crea- Armor TN: 25 ture takes a Complex Action to move, it may move upSkills: Athletics (Leaping) 5 to its Water x30.Special Abilities: Wounds: 8: +5; 16: +10; 24: Dead c Poison Bite: On a successful attack with its beak, a c Swift 2 squid or octopus will afict its target with a paralyz- ing venom. This culminated in Iuchibans. . Under-appreciated and ignored, he grew into a man of bitterness andseething rage. These Techniques should only be granted to That being said, a character who is a member of the Kolat characters who have earned them, and they are as much ashould take the Advantage Forbidden Knowledge: Kolat and burden as they are a source of power.the Disadvantage Dark Secret: Kolat. . . OF THE EMPIRE. Within the agents of the Kolat is a small army of merchants who provide the conspiracy with the money it needs to continue its plans. . . . . While in this frenzied state a shark rolls +1k1 for all Initiative, At- c Color Change (Octopus only): The octopus natural tack and Damage Rolls. Action to spend a Void Point and negate the benecial effectsOnly ten exist at any one time, and they generally achieve of the Maneuver. . . . . However, be certain to account for other factorsunique. . . . . . . Iuchiban in all of his incarnations was human ambitionincarnate, demonstrating the extremes a man was capableof taking if his desires went unfullled. . . . Iuchibanwas hardly deterred by such losses, of course, and establisheda new base of operations in the ruins of the former capital ofOtosan Uchi, near the true location of his long-hidden heart. He is dismayed by the schism between the Masters over the Kolats policies, and increas- ingly believes there is no need to destroy the last vestiges of Celestial involvement in the mortal realm. . . Sleeper agents are a vital tool in this program, since they can be unleashed Within the Kolat, Tiger agents are spoken of in hushed without warning to kill someone for no apparent reason or tones and whispers. It speaks in a deep and terrify- elsewhere in the Empire. Badgers are found TORITAKA CHARACTERS) in all areas of the Rokugani mainland. . . 137 Chapter 9: The Different Spirit Realms . . . . . . . He dreamed of a way to escape the grip of the Celestialhating the Rokugani power structure that had shunted him off Wheel and become immortal. He devoted every possible 5 regarded the vast expanse of forest before him. . The masks outwardly Advantages: appear rather plain and unimpressive: they are full-face mempo of smooth white porcelain. 206 Mechanics . . . . . . Man had been firmly inculcated into the conspiracys re- Hida, lord of the Crab, reluctantly ordered the Eye brought to cruits. zumi, rat-like creatures that I heard of and witnessed during my training with the Hiruma family of the Crab Clan. They pose no threat to humans, but often prey Small, fast, and wary, hares can be found nearly anywhere on on chickens and other farm animals, and as a result many the Rokugani mainland. . . .192 Spirits of Jigoku . . (This is a tactic heavily employed use to challenge and threaten the PCs. . spells not to mention legions of undead. . . . 151 Ningen-do, The Realm of Mortals . I just finished the Edge of the Empire beginner game, including the PDF continuation Long Arm of the Hutt, so feel free to ask me anything about it. His mother was kidnapped by Bloodspeakers in 1111 while she was with child, and the cultists chose to spare her in order to enact an experiment in which the unborn childs soul was bound to an unnamed oni, the child. ability to change its color allows it to blend into the sea bottom. . Spirit portals? . 36 Chameleon. Because of the Cults cell organization, anywhelming power of his incredible will. . . To others, it conspirators spent countless nights arguing over this problem, ENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE means everything. Yajinden hadtrue leader of the cult. . . Rokugan is one of Common to their territory are bears, boar, eagles, falcons,the most civilized areas of the world, but its people have great hares, stags, and wolves.reverence for the natural world, and thus the beasts of Roku-gan thrive. Theother stripes. . . Bound in chains of blessed jade, he was Iuchibans threat was at an end. . . . . . . . . .210 Shikage no Oni, Wandering Swordsmen . (This cannot decrease the Taint gain below 1 point. . . . . . . . . 75 Mastery Level 4 Memory Sticks . .164 Heroes of the People . . . . 187 Sample Spirits and Characters . Enemies of the Empire features an array of challenges for players, and opportunities for gamemasters and players alike to add new flavor and . . . . . 70 Step 4: Derived Attributes. . . . age damage production abilities in order to ensure a fair ght. . . . . . . Silk Sect . Thus began the third great rise of the Bloodspeaker escaped imprisonment twice, after all why should he notCult, one which would shake the entire Empire to its foundations. . Samurai consider hunting boar to be great sport, view of cats. . Falconry is seen as an honorable and worthwhile pursuit and can come in handy during diplomacy, since hunt- Badgers are small predators with nasty dispositions. . . You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. they are actually using the power of the Taint, they try to Power was the ambition that drove Otomo Jama to search conceal this from their followers and to pretend they are ac- for magical strength in blood magic and the gaijin sorceries cessing power from within themselves an innate energy of the Khadi. . . . The matic, while a Phoenix might become more arrogant and ob- caster writes the ward in the blood he spill to cast the spell, sessed with magical power. An enragedand potentially drown their victim. . . How could they justify resistanceagainst beings who were literally divine? . . These Through their magic they hope to snatch what fate has teachings have always had a powerful appeal to those cut off denied them. . Most of them are brown or reddish in color and have Initiative: 5k4 Attack: Claws 6k4 (Complex) ora pattern of white spots near their hindquarters. . . A new dynasty took power withpectedly returned from the Burning Sands. In keeping become his chief lieutenants in the emerging cult: Jama Suruwith tradition, when his brother took the throne he joined the and Asahina Yajinden.Otomo family to eliminate any conict of inheritance withhis older sibling. In the after- In the aftermath of the Battle of Sleeping River, the Blood- math of this terrible incident, the forces of Rokugan rushed speakers became a less unied and more diverse organization,The Bloodspeakers forth to search the entire Empire for the Bloodspeaker, and ssuring into many different cells and sub-cults scattered within weeks they had located the cults remote headquar- across the Empire. . Due to their hunting of vermin, cats sometimes doing so with bows and spears. 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