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Creatures of Rokugan: Third Edition
 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:
- Over 200 entries, including some creatures never before
described for any edition of Legend of the Five Rings
Roleplaying Game.
- Rules for creating naga and nezumi player characters.
- Detailed discussions of naga and nezumi history, society
and culture, including their relation-ships with the Great
Clans.
- Rules for creating shapeshifter player characters,
updated for 3rd Edition rules.
- Standardized sets of traits and abilities for various
classes of creatures makes them easier to use and remember.
This book is a must-have resource for every Legend of the
Five Rings Roleplaying Game campaign, especially those that
involve the Shadowlands. Because there are always times —
whether it’s a maho-tsukai summoning an oni, or a haunting
by a gaki, or a bakeneko having a bit of fun at a human’s
expense — when it isn’t just about the samurai. Creatures of
Rokugan: Third Edition is a rules supplement and its use
requires the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game Third
Edition core rulebook.
Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game
 Return
to Rokugan, where honor is a force more powerful than steel.
For one thousand years, the Empire of Rokugan has stood as a bastion of nobility, honor, and virtue. These lands
are ruled by the samurai, powerful heroes who carry the katana and wakizashi as their badge of rank. Eight Great
Clans vie with one another for supremacy over these lands, all under the eye of the mighty Emperor. And to the
south, the Shadowlands, the eternal enemy of Rokugan, waits for the next opportunity to disrupt all that these
foolish mortals have built. It is a land of intrigue, wonder, and adventure.
Welcome to the third iteration of the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game. This player's guide will provide
players and GM's with all of the setting, culture, and rules needed to create characters in the Legend of the
Five Rings world and stage ongoing campaigns in Rokugan. While this book contains an updated version of the familiar
rules, conversion rules will be included so that none of the many previous volumes set in this world will ever
be obsolete.
The best Asian style fantasy setting roleplaying game of this generation returns to its roots with its release
this summer. Legend of the Five Rings 3rd Edition returns focus to the Roll and Keep(R&K) system originally released
in 1996. Conveying a deeper sense of realism, the R&K system best simulates the tension, reality, and lethality
of Samurai drama. Look for it more information in the coming weeks here at L5R.com.
- Thrilling fantasy setting based on the myths and culture of Japan, China, and other Asian nations
- A new generation of the beloved Legend of the Five Rings roll and keep system.
- Streamlines existing rules without making previous products obsolete.
- Excellent sourcebook for Rokugani culture and history
The L5R RPG 3rd Edition is now available on the
AEG
Store and the L5R RPG 3E Character Sheet (284KB PDF) is ready
for download.
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