Category: Eras

The Black Silk Castle Library contains stories from the following L5R Eras:

Fictions with specified Era:

Virtues and Fortunes

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Legion of the Coqui, Phoenix Clan, Ronin with tags on October 6, 2010 by Tensei and Isawa Kitsune

A tie-in to the Puerto Rico Hitomi memorial Tournament, this story introduces the winners of the First Legion of the Coqui Create-a-Character Tournament: Shiba Suzaku and Isawa Kebin, as they are assigned the task of finding who among the Phoenix can be considered heroes

Fire and Sea

Posted in 4 - Diamond Edition, Mantis Clan, Phoenix Clan with tags on May 7, 2010 by Akaihyo

The southern coast of the Phoenix Lands Yoritomo Yoshiki gripped his yari tightly and kept low behind the embankment along the rice paddy.  Overhead, the spirits clashed.  Fire and ash rained down on Yoshiki and his crew as the young Moshi did her best to shield them from the mystic wrath of the Phoenix.  But [...]

Mouse Trap (A Matsu Nanako story)

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Lion Clan, Unicorn Clan with tags on May 6, 2010 by Akaihyo

Twelve Hours Ago . . . Nanako gestured her archers forward through the night.  The Unicorn patrol was lax, thinking they were safe along the Dragon border.  The Lion scouts were outnumbered eight to five, but half of the Unicorns were sleeping.  Nanako counted to twelve and then drew back and released her arrow, a [...]

Blood in the Snow

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Lion Clan, Unicorn Clan with tags , , on May 1, 2010 by Akaihyo

The snow fell gently over the landscape, it should have been beautiful, it should have been silent.  The ragged Lion line dressed itself, readying yari and naginata.  The attempt by the Moto outriders to push them aside had failed, the ground in front of the Lion was torn by hooves and stained red with the [...]

Sword of the Onisu: Fear

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Shadowlands, Spider Clan with tags on February 18, 2010 by Tensei

The young Hida ran through the devastated forest. As he stumbled upon the dead trees and branches, he could still hear the sounds of battle coming from behind. He ran, without looking back, yet he could still see the massive man-beast ripping apart his comrades. He could see the agonizing faces of the Unicorn and [...]

Sword of the Onisu: Desire

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Shadowlands, Spider Clan, Unicorn Clan on June 30, 2009 by Tensei

Submitted as part of the fan fiction contest for the Race for the Throne, this story tells of a tainted bushi who suddenly find himself in the possession of mysterious sword. Facing a power that he never felt before, he begins a journey of self discovery…and insanity.

Legion of the Coqui – Glimpses: For my Father!

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Legion of the Coqui, Phoenix Clan, Ronin on June 30, 2009 by Tensei

After a very taxing ritual, Kato begins to experiment visions from the Emerald Empire: A young Isawa shugenja, who spent years away from her family receives the unexpected news of the Army of Fire’s attack on Kyuden Isawa. How would she react? Based on a character by Isawa Kitsune

Legion of the Coqui, Part II : Late

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Legion of the Coqui, Ronin on June 30, 2009 by Tensei

Gaeru, Junsei and Oten arrive to Rokugan after the long sea voyage; but much to their dismay, they might have arrived too late. What would the legion do now that their warning has come too late? And would Gaeru’s young brother be able to lead those who stayed in the Island?

Legion of the Coqui, Part I : An Island

Posted in 6 - Samurai Edition, Legion of the Coqui, Ronin on June 30, 2009 by Tensei

The story of a long forgotten Island bordering the sea of shadows and the legion of ronin who lives there, guarding its secrets. With the selection of the new Heavenly Empress; perhaps the time has come for the legion to rejoin the Empire.