Blood. Honor. Steel. Welcome to the 4th Edition of the Epic Role-playing Game, The Book of the Five Rings! Join the ultimate adventure in Asian fantasy and play as samurai fighting each other for glory and honor while respecting the strict Bushido Code.
The Emerald Empire of Rokugan has high expectations for its samurai: they must serve their lord, their clan but also their emperor. Bushido is an inflexible code of conduct that requires samurai to lead a life of duty, defining their personality and guiding all their choices. While some samurai follow the Code to the letter, others use the rigidities of Bushido to manipulate others and gain power. Will you follow the honour or reject it? The choice is yours!
Eight Clans form the essence of Rokugan. Each is defined by its principles, values and motivations. Everyone sees the Bushido Code in a different light. Everyone seeks to serve the Emperor in his own way. Take in hand the souls of your ancestors - your samurai daisho - and fight for the glory and honor of your family and your clan. The time of the heroes has come, in a world where Honour is more powerful than Steel.
The 4th Edition of L5A is the most successful version of the award-winning role-playing game.
In this book you will find: A game that is different from any you have ever played before. Honour and service are more valuable than the magic swords taken from the bodies of stray monsters. Prepare to live the glorious life of the samurai! A unique and exhaustive character sheet. The rules of the Book of Five Rings have never been so easy to learn. No need to go through pages after pages of rules during your fights! A "toolbox" approach to evolve in Rokugan. The Fourth Edition encourages the Game Masters of the Book of Five Rings to create their own parts, adding and removing the elements they want from their campaigns. A brief chronology of the history of the Emerald Empire and a brief description of the beliefs of all the Major Clans. And finally, specific rules to play not only the characters of the Major Clans, but also smaller groups such as the Minor Clans, the Imperial Families, the Shinsei Brotherhood and the strange Spider Clan.
Draw your sword and join the fight for Rokugan!
Rule, Educational Sheet ... 2 Files Available2 Files Available
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Contents of the box : 400-page colour book, hardcover.
