Welcome to the Emerald Empire. Rokugan is currently going through a period of instability. Pernicious plots, natural disasters and unrest in the spirit world are threatening the country's political, military and spiritual balance. Ancient rivalries and recent betrayals have had significant repercussions in court and on the battlefield. The Chrysanthemum throne is threatened from the outside and from the inside. The honour of the seven major clans will soon be put to the test. Which samurai will be strong enough to guide Rokugan in these turbulent times? Will their names be elevated to the same rank as those of their revered ancestors, or will they join those of the Empire's worst villains?
In The Legend of the Five Rings: The Role-playing Game, players play characters whose honour and loyalty will be tested. They serve their lords as warriors, courtiers, priests or monks. They live adventures full of drama, suspense, humour, love and horror. At the same time, they have to fight against their emotions, and choose between what their heart dictates and what society (and the bushido code) imposes on them. These personal stories of triumph and tragedy will resonate in Rokugan and shape the future of the entire country.
The Legend of the Five Rings: Role-playing provides players and game masters with all the tools they need to tell dramatic stories in the Emerald Empire. This book presents the rules necessary to create a character who has sworn to serve one of the seven major clans, and to lead games where intrigue and conflict flourish. A wide range of skills, techniques and characteristics allow players to customize their alter ego from a mechanical and narrative point of view. Thanks to the system based on special dice, the player is able to contribute to the plot and choose whether his character succeeds, to what extent... and what it costs him. As for the fantastic feudal universe of Rokugan, it provides a splendid and majestic backdrop to these epics.
Contents of the box : Book of 336 hardcover pages in colour.
