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The Race to the Throne
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The Race for the Throne is the first-ever L5R "mega-game." You will determine the major shifts of the Empire - not through the CCG tournaments alone, but through many other means. These can include costuming, web-design, charity fund-raising, hosting large events, spreading the word of your Clan, etc. This game will begin with the Kotei season, and the whole Race for the Throne will lead to the Samurai Championships in 2008.
Object of the Game
Each Clan is trying to seize the throne and rule Rokugan. To do so, the Clans must achieve dominance in five Spheres of power: Military, Economy, Politics, Knowledge, and Spirit. During the course of the megagame, the clans accumulate points in each Sphere, and are ranked in the Sphere based on point totals compared to other clans. The Clan at the end with the best combined rankings (adding all five Spheres together for each Clan) will take the throne at the end of The Samurai Championships.
Participating Clans
Crab, Crane, Dragon, Lion, Mantis, Phoenix, Scorpion, Spider, and Unicorn.
The Prize of Power
At the end of the megagame, the Clan with the highest rankings in each Sphere will place a member to the following positions:
Military: Shogun
Economy: Imperial Treasurer
Politics: Imperial Chancellor
Knowledge: Imperial Advisor
Spirit: Voice of the Emperor
All Spheres Combined: Emperor
The Seven Legs
There will be seven legs of the race. At the end of each leg we will calculate to see who is leading in each category. There will be prizes for each leg's best Clan in the different Spheres.
It is important to win the legs because the top Clan in each Sphere of a given leg will receive a point bonus during the next leg in that Sphere.
If a Clan is dominant in at least three Spheres at the end of any given leg, they will put a Clan member up as the leading contender for the throne, giving them a large advantage over other Clans not currently in power. The actual Emperor will be decided at the Samurai Championships. If a Clan has the leading contender (3 Spheres or better) at the end of a leg they will gain an additional point bonus for all spheres during the next leg.
1st Leg Preseason: Kotei 2007, March - May
2nd Leg: June 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007
3rd Leg: October 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
4th Leg: January 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008
5th Leg: April 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008
6th Leg: July 1, 2008 - Just before Samurai Championships
7th Leg: Samurai Championships
Temptations
Any time a Clan either tops a specific Sphere two or more legs in a row or tops two or more Spheres in a single leg, members of the Imperial Assembly registered to that Clan will have a chance to accept or refuse a temptation by popular vote from those registered to that Clan. An example of such could be a box of boosters sent to all members of the Clan, or special promo cards which only registered members of that Clan will receive. Whatever form it takes, the price for accepting is always the same: the Clan will only receive half the points in its top-ranked Sphere during the next leg, and loses any additional bonuses in other Spheres for that leg.
Earning Points
Military
Your victories at CCG events translate to victory for your Clan on the field of battle in Rokugan.
Scheduled Major Events
These will be on the schedule on the AEG web site. These events include Kotei, Gencon Indy, European Championships, Jewel Championships, etc.
Sanctioned Samurai Fund Events
AEG will make a Samurai Fund Prize Kit and sanctioning available to T.O.'s starting in June 2007. No events will be sanctioned prior due to Kotei. Events must purchase the Samurai Fund Prize Kit and have a minimum of 50 participants for the event in order for it to count for points in the Race. Proceeds from the sale of the Samurai Fund Prize Kit go to the Samurai Fund. T.O.'s and players will be given the opportunity to host events that will allow the winner to qualify for a spot at the Samurai Championships. Details on how to organize these events to follow.
Economy
Your use of Koku will help your Clan dominate the markets and trade routes of Rokugan.
Scheduled Events
These will include: Koku Auctions, Largest Kotei, Best Samurai Fund Promotion, Store Makeover Contest, etc.
Koku Redemption
Points will be earned during each leg for koku sent and redeemed at the AEG offices. All koku sent to the AEG offices after January 1 can be pledged to a specific Clan. Points will be awarded to the Clan that sends in the largest total amount of koku and for the single largest koku purchase. Keep an eye on the AEG site for special Race for the Throne koku offers.
Politics
How you present yourself in words, attire, and character will sway the courts of Rokugan in your Clan's favor.
Scheduled Events
These will include: Winter Court, Secret Votes, Best Kotei Vote, L5R Attire Contests, Clan Courts, Fan Site Contests, etc.
Court Intrigue
Players will have the ability to earn regular points through RPG events and through long-term in-game loyalty to a specific Clan.
Knowledge
Your knowledge of the traditions, lore, and history of L5R will give your Clan control over secrets, spells, and other information in Rokugan.
Scheduled Events
These will include a L5R Scavenger Hunt, L5R Biggest Fan Contest, Fan Fiction Contest, Hidden questions on the web, etc.
Walking the Way
Points will be earned for each leg through regular trivia quizzes and Imperial Assembly contests.
Spirit
Your generosity and sportsmanship will win the hearts and minds of the people of Rokugan.
Scheduled Events
These will include Charity Events, Food Drives, Challenge Booths, and more.
Imperial Gift
Players and Clans will be able to gain points in the Spirit Sphere for food and charitable donations made in the name of their Clan and verified by the charity receiving the donation.
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Overall Standings
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| Clan |
Military |
Economy |
Politics |
Knowledge |
Spirit |
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| Crab |
56 |
52 |
56 |
60 |
50 |
274 |
| Crane |
56 |
34 |
57 |
43 |
44 |
234 |
| Dragon |
59 |
79 |
76 |
66 |
88 |
368 |
| Lion |
68 |
41 |
45 |
49 |
56 |
259 |
| Mantis |
57 |
85 |
40 |
34 |
36 |
252 |
| Phoenix |
22 |
20 |
23 |
37 |
44 |
146 |
| Scorpion |
66 |
69 |
83 |
69 |
80 |
367 |
| Spider |
18 |
43 |
34 |
70 |
34 |
199 |
| Unicorn |
69 |
49 |
57 |
44 |
39 |
258 |
At the end of each leg the Clans will be ranked in each sphere from first to last and gain points in the overall race as follows. During the Sixth and Seventh Legs, these points will be doubled.
First: 10 points
Second: 9 points
Third: 8 points
Fourth: 7 points
Fifth: 6 points
Sixth: 5 points
Seventh: 4 points
Eighth: 3 points
Ninth (Last): 1 point
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The Seventh Leg
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The ways you may earn points for your Clan are listed below. The Seventh Leg runs from November 7th to 9th, 2008.
Military
Win the Samurai Championships main event: 30/15/10/5 points
Win the Samurai Championships side event: 10/5 points
Win a Defenders of Ningen-do event: 1 point for every 3 wins
Economy
Win a booster draft at a Defenders of Ningen-do event: 1 point for every 3 wins
Politics
Win the store decoration contest at a Defenders of Ningen-do event: 1 point for every 3 wins
Knowledge
Give the most L5R demos at a Defenders of Ningen-do event: 1 point for every 3 wins
Spirit
Have the most t-shirts for your clan at a Defenders of Ningen-do event: 1 point for every 3 wins
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Seventh Leg Standings
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Military |
Economy |
Politics |
Knowledge |
Spirit |
| Crab |
5 |
6 |
5 |
7 |
4 |
| Crane |
10 |
4 |
9 |
3 |
5 |
| Dragon |
20 |
18 |
22 |
17 |
21 |
| Lion |
16 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| Mantis |
4 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Phoenix |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
| Scorpion |
8 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
9 |
| Spider |
5 |
5 |
2 |
12 |
5 |
| Unicorn |
69 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
NOTE: Total points towards the Race earned in this sphere will be doubled.
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The Samurai Championship
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| Unicorn |
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| Victor Diaz |
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| Story Point: Moto Chen will win a duel to the first blood against Akodo Shigetoshi. |
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Race for the Throne: This event will be worth 30 military points for first place, 15 points for second, 10 points for third and 5 points for first. An additional booster draft will be held, which will be worth 10 military points for first place and 5 points for second.
Gencon Indy, Gencon Australia, the European Championship and the South American Championship are each host to the Samurai Championship Tournament. While each location will have special events, multiple tournaments and activities, the first rounds of the Samurai Championship Tournament will be represented in the main event at each location. 32 players will move on to the finals to be held in Southern California in November of 2008.
The winning clan of this tournament will receive two prizes. First, the winning clan will be immune to elimination in the Race for the Throne; in the case that they would be eliminated, elimination would fall to the second most eligible clan. Secondly, the winning clan will take for its own the lands of the clan that is eliminated, serving as governors for the uninhabited lands.
In addition, the champion of the clan that wins the side event will win a duel to the first blood against the champion of the clan that places second.
Date: November 7th-9th
Place: Los Angeles, California
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Defenders of Ningen-do
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Race to the Throne: This event will result in points given for the following contests. For every three wins a clan gets in each category, they will get one point in that sphere.
Military: Tournament Winner - The winning Clan at each event.
Spirit: T-shirt Dominance - Clan with the most Clan T-shirts on at each event.
Knowledge: Most Demos - Clan who gives the most demonstrations of L5R with non-L5R players in the store that day.
Politics: Best Decorated Store - The Clan that best helps decorate their store in all things their Clan.
Economy: Booster Draft Event - Stores will be able to run a booster draft event and winners will earn Economy points.
The greatest heroes of the Empire have gathered in the tournament grounds near the Plains of Thunder, assembled by the announcement of a grand Celestial Tournament by the Voices of the Sun and Moon. Dozens have assembled to compete, watched and supported by hundreds of their kinsmen, including the most important and powerful individuals anywhere in the Emerald Empire.
This has not gone unnoticed.
The forces of Heaven wish to re-establish a proper, reverent order in the world of man, but the forces of the Realm of Evil do not consider such an outcome acceptable. The forces of Jigoku have thrived for decades in the atmosphere of fear and ambition that mankind has wrought, and they have no intention of allowing that to stop.
The Clan that claims the most victories in this Global Storyline Tournament will be responsible for thwarting an attack by Jigoku on the Celestial Tournament, the pivotal event in determining the next Dynasty of the Emerald Empire. The cost of victory may be great indeed, but the clan will gain a favor from their new Emperor, and the blessings of the Voices of the Sun and Moon will be showered upon them as well.
Date: November 7th-9th
Place: Global Storyline Tournament
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The Sixth Leg
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The many ways you may earn points for your Clan are listed below. Note that these are available during the Sixth Leg of the Race for the Throne, running from July 1st to October 31st, 2008.
Military
Win a Samurai Championship Event: Variable
Win a Level 10 or Special Event: 4/2/1/1 points
Economy
Koku Pledge: 3 point for each 3000 Koku
Largest Single Koku Order: 8 points
Clan With Most Total Koku: 10/5/3 points
Farthest Travelled at Each 6th Leg Event: Variable (3/1 at Level 10 events)
Politics
Design a Legend of the Burning Sands RPG Character: 15/10/5/3
Best Clan Attire at Each 6th Leg Event: Variable (3/1 at Level 10 events)
Most Personality Copies sent to AEG: 15/10/5/3 points
Mail Surprise: 15/10/5/3 points
Knowledge
Best Story or Theme Deck at each 6th Leg Event: Variable (3/1 at Level 10 events)
L5R Fan Fiction Contest: 15/10/5/3 points
Why I Play L5R Essay: 15/10/5/3 points
Spirit
Sportsmanship Award at Each 6th Leg Event: Variable (3/1 at Level 10 events)
Poster Contest: 10/7/5/3/1
Temptations:
Any Clan dominating two Spheres of Influence at the end of a leg will be offered a Temptation. If they take the Temptation, they will have their highest Sphere in the next leg cut in half.
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Sixth Leg Standings
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Military |
Economy |
Politics |
Knowledge |
Spirit |
| Crab |
45 |
11 |
60 |
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15 |
| Crane |
41 |
1 |
42 |
3 |
5 |
| Dragon |
29 |
67 |
118 |
64 |
56 |
| Lion |
16 |
3 |
42 |
8 |
25 |
| Mantis |
45 |
77.5 |
29 |
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| Phoenix |
6 |
3 |
23 |
0 |
19 |
| Scorpion |
48 |
77 |
74.5 |
54 |
44 |
| Spider |
5 |
20 |
22 |
40 |
5 |
| Unicorn |
66 |
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64 |
10 |
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NOTE: Total points towards the Race earned in this sphere will be doubled.
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During his travels, the Dragon duelist Mirumoto Hojatsu will encounter the wandering Kakita Noritoshi, greatest duelist in the Empire. The two will duel to first blood, and Hojatsu will win.
Acceptance of this Temptation will result in the Political Sphere being halved in leg 7 for the Dragon Clan. Rejection will result in a 4 point bonus in Political, Knowledge, and Spirit, and 2 point bonuses in Economy and Military. |
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Yoritomo Aramasu was the heir of Yoritomo, and one of the greatest heroes of the Mantis Clan. He died, assassinated by the Scorpion Clan years ago. In the next arc, however, the Mantis will discover his final legacy, hidden far from the Empire, and it will change them forever.
Acceptance of this Temptation will result in the Economic Sphere being halved in leg 7 for the Mantis Clan. Rejection will result in a 4 point bonus in the Economic Sphere. |
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Koku Drive 6
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30,000+ |
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Scorpion |
27,000+ |
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Koku |
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135,000+ |
135 |
| Dragon |
30,000+ |
30 |
| Scorpion |
27,000+ |
27 |
| Crab |
3000+ |
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Players may pledge koku sent into AEG towards their clans during the first leg. For each cumulative 3000 koku pledged to a clan, that clan will earn 3 Economy point. In addition, the single largest koku order will earn 8 Economy points, and the clans with the most total koku will earn 10, 5 and 3 Economy points, respectively.
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Personality Pledges 6
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Personality |
Number submitted |
| Scorpion |
Bayushi Kosaku |
2112 |
| Dragon |
Mirumoto Yozo |
1462 |
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| Unicorn |
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The clans that send in the most copies of a single personality will receive Politics points in the Race to the Throne: 15 for first place, 10 for second, 5 for third and 3 for fourth. The top 3 Personalities will also be featured in fictions.
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Fan Fiction Contest
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Players may send in their best L5R Fan Fiction. One entry per person, no more than 3000 words. .
Date: October 15th
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Why I Play L5R
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Write up why you play L5R. What does the game and the community mean to you? Why do you play the Clan you play? What does L5R mean to you? Judged by AEG Staff. One entry per person, no more than 3000 words.
Date: October 15th
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Poster Contest 2
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James Freeman-Hargis |
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Marie Wessels |
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James Freeman-Hargis |
Scorpion |
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Abraham Arce |
Scorpion |
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James Freeman-Hargis |
Scorpion |
Submit your coolest L5R poster concept! Artistic talent is not required, just a great idea. Unlimited Entries
Date: October 15th
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Legend of the Burning Sands NPC Design Contest
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Create an awesome new NPC for the LBS RPG! Due by September 31, 2008. RULES: 3 entries per person, maximum. No more than 3000 words per entry. Winners may be used in the L5R or LBS RPG.
Date: October 15th
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Mail Surprise 2
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Send us a cool thing. We don’t care what it is as long as it’s fun and different and has something to do with Samurai, L5R, or where you are from and how that ties into gaming. We want to be surprised. AEG staff will vote on the coolest, funniest, or most Clan loyal item sent to AEG during the sixth leg.
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Gifts of Ryoshun: Talisman of Tengoku
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| Alain Decker |
| Vincent Destombes |
| Frederic Dacquin |
| Gedric Giroux |
| Guillaume Brisseau |
| Stephane Tetart |
| Thomas Haessle |
| Florent Dolle |
| Frederic Dacquin |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
The Empire is in turmoil in the face of disapproval from the Celestial Heavens. Mankind has lost his way, and presumed too much, meddling in affairs that are not for those without the spark of divinity within their soul. The precious few virtuous among them are to be rewarded, and the countless legions of the sinful are to be punished. There will be no mercy, for the wrath of the Heavens has been fully aroused.
Not all share this animosity, however.
From the murky depths of the Realm of Waiting, the god named Ryoshun watches with sadness. Alone among the sons and daughters of the original Lady Sun and Lord Moon, Ryoshun has no legacy in the mortal world, no descendants or followers to bear his name and celebrate his memory. For a thousand years he has watched the world of men without bias, without partiality, and he has seen the virtue that others have missed in their anger and bitterness.
Now the Guardian of the Spirit Realms has reached into the essence of each realm under his protection, and crafted a series of artifacts of incredible power, each the equal or better of the ancestral weapons held by the Great Clans. These incredible talismans of power will be gifted to those who demonstrate their worth, as a sign to the Heavens that the divine can inspire as well as censure.
The winner this tournament will determine the clan that receives the Talisman of Tengoku. The mark of the Celestial Heavens carries great weight, and none may attack its bearer whom he has not first attacked. The winner may choose what form the Talisman takes (a weapon, a suit of armor, an item of jewelry, or any other appropriate token that the winner prefers), and what non-experienced, non-unique Samurai-legal personality will be chosen to bear it.
Date: November 2nd
Place: Lille, France
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The Last Brother
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| Marc Johnson |
| Ohmy Fasvdhani |
| Carlos Matos |
| Alex Wong |
| Ken Kama |
| Amanda Lau |
| Amanda Lau |
| Shane Pheeney |
| Amanda Lau |
| Edward Drew |
| Dan Juleff |
| Richard Chan |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
Years ago, a man named Kaneka traveled the Empire as a ronin, encountering many talented and gifted individuals, making allies and enemies everywhere he went. When the hand of fate intervened and granted Kaneka a life unlike that of any ronin-born samurai, when he rose in status and power to become the first Shogun of Rokugan for his brother, Emperor Toturi III, those who had known him best stood beside him as his chosen advisors. These men and women were placed above all others in the Shogun?s forces, and when many of the Great Clans showed their support of Kaneka, he in turn ordered his advisors to swear fealty to the clans as a sign of his favor. One by one, his advisors joined the ranks of the Great and Minor Clans.
All save one.
Etsushi is the last true descendant of the ronin hero Ihariko, who founded the Hidden Sword ronin band. The Forest Killer bandits destroyed the Hidden Sword years ago, leaving only Etsushi, his brother Uchito, and Kaneka alive to tell the tale. Now Kaneka is dead, Uchito has joined the Lion at the Shogun's request, and Etsushi alone remains. As a magistrate in Zakyo Toshi, the so-called City of Vice, Etsushi has had to face the machinations of the Scorpion again and again, and now he finally has accepted that as a ronin there is nothing he can do as a simple wave man. Fortunately, his talents, his courage, and his tenacity have not gone unnoticed, and a clan has approached him with the offer of fealty that he alone among the advisors missed originally.
What clan will Etsushi serve?
Will he join his brother among the Lion?
Will he accept that the Scorpion cannot be defeated, and join the Clan of Secrets?
That remains to be seen.
The winner of this tournament will see his clan offer fealty to the ronin hero Etsushi, the last of the legendary Shogun's Advisors. Etsushi will swear an oath of loyalty and serve the clan with every resource at his disposal, no matter the cost. Although there is no guarantee of a new personality card, if one should be printed, the winner will receive full credit for Etsushi's new representation in the game.
Date: November 1st
Place: Santa Rosa, California
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Gifts of Ryoshun: Talisman of Chikushudo
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| Scorpion |
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| Craig Poche |
| Ravi Sanka |
| Nick Shahan: |
| Mark Cimino |
| Tim Eck |
| Rob Zepf |
| Sascha Peil |
| Sascha Peil |
| Paul Casagrande |
| Craig Poche |
| Brian Gifford |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
The Empire is in turmoil in the face of disapproval from the Celestial Heavens. Mankind has lost his way, and presumed too much, meddling in affairs that are not for those without the spark of divinity within their soul. The precious few virtuous among them are to be rewarded, and the countless legions of the sinful are to be punished. There will be no mercy, for the wrath of the Heavens has been fully aroused.
Not all share this animosity, however.
From the murky depths of the Realm of Waiting, the god named Ryoshun watches with sadness. Alone among the sons and daughters of the original Lady Sun and Lord Moon, Ryoshun has no legacy in the mortal world, no descendants or followers to bear his name and celebrate his memory. For a thousand years he has watched the world of men without bias, without partiality, and he has seen the virtue that others have missed in their anger and bitterness.
Now the Guardian of the Spirit Realms has reached into the essence of each realm under his protection, and crafted a series of artifacts of incredible power, each the equal or better of the ancestral weapons held by the Great Clans. These incredible talismans of power will be gifted to those who demonstrate their worth, as a sign to the Heavens that the divine can inspire as well as censure.
The winner this tournament will determine the clan that receives the Talisman of Chikushudo. The favor of the Realm of Animals has strange but powerful results. The bearer of this talisman may command any natural creature, and see through its eyes as he wishes. The winner may choose what form the Talisman takes (a weapon, a suit of armor, an item of jewelry, or any other appropriate token that the winner prefers), and what non-experienced, non-unique Samurai-legal personality will be chosen to bear it.
Date: November 1st
Place: Salisbury, Maryland
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Gifts of Ryoshun: Talisman of Meido
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Top 4:
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| 1st: |
| 2nd: |
| 3rd: |
| 4th: |
| Sportsman 1: |
| Sportsman 2: |
| Theme Deck 1: |
| Theme Deck 2: |
| Best Attire 1: |
| Best Attire 2: |
| Furthest Traveled 1: |
| Furthest Traveled 2: |
| Total: |
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| Crab |
| Lion |
| Spider |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Lion |
| Lion |
| Spider |
| Dragon |
| Phoenix |
| Spider |
| 44 Players |
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| Sebastien Bellanger |
| Pierre-Emmanuel Bureau |
| Sebastien Duthu |
| Laurent Simon |
| Gregory Betsch |
| Anthony Delord |
| Paul Thevenon |
| Vincent Diot |
| Sebastien Duthu |
| Franck Serres |
| Maxime Desprez |
| Nicolas Binet |
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| Story Point: Hida Ubogin will gain the Talisman of Meido in mempo form. |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
The Empire is in turmoil in the face of disapproval from the Celestial Heavens. Mankind has lost his way, and presumed too much, meddling in affairs that are not for those without the spark of divinity within their soul. The precious few virtuous among them are to be rewarded, and the countless legions of the sinful are to be punished. There will be no mercy, for the wrath of the Heavens has been fully aroused.
Not all share this animosity, however.
From the murky depths of the Realm of Waiting, the god named Ryoshun watches with sadness. Alone among the sons and daughters of the original Lady Sun and Lord Moon, Ryoshun has no legacy in the mortal world, no descendants or followers to bear his name and celebrate his memory. For a thousand years he has watched the world of men without bias, without partiality, and he has seen the virtue that others have missed in their anger and bitterness.
Now the Guardian of the Spirit Realms has reached into the essence of each realm under his protection, and crafted a series of artifacts of incredible power, each the equal or better of the ancestral weapons held by the Great Clans. These incredible talismans of power will be gifted to those who demonstrate their worth, as a sign to the Heavens that the divine can inspire as well as censure.
The winner this tournament will determine the clan that receives the Talisman of Meido. The Realm of Waiting offers eternal patience and persistence to those who bear its mark. The bearer of this talisman will never age or grow infirm so long as he keeps it in his possession. The winner may choose what form the Talisman takes (a weapon, a suit of armor, an item of jewelry, or any other appropriate token that the winner prefers), and what non-experienced, non-unique Samurai-legal personality will be chosen to bear it.
Date: October 26th
Place: Toulouse, France
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Gifts of Ryoshun: Talisman of Gaki-do
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 1st: |
| 2nd: |
| 3rd: |
| 4th: |
| Sportsman 1: |
| Sportsman 2: |
| Theme Deck 1: |
| Theme Deck 2: |
| Best Attire 1: |
| Best Attire 2: |
| Furthest Traveled 1: |
| Furthest Traveled 2: |
| Total: |
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| Crane |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Spider |
| Spider |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| 43 Players |
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| Chris Nicoll |
| Tom Kirchgesner |
| Craig Poche |
| Matt Butterfield |
| Kevin Kennedy |
| Jonathan Roden |
| Victoria Joyner |
| Mason Crawford |
| Kevin Kennedy |
| Rich Judd |
| Craig Boche |
| Kevin Kennedy |
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| Story Point: Kakita Hideshi will gain the Talisman of Gaki-do. |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
The Empire is in turmoil in the face of disapproval from the Celestial Heavens. Mankind has lost his way, and presumed too much, meddling in affairs that are not for those without the spark of divinity within their soul. The precious few virtuous among them are to be rewarded, and the countless legions of the sinful are to be punished. There will be no mercy, for the wrath of the Heavens has been fully aroused.
Not all share this animosity, however.
From the murky depths of the Realm of Waiting, the god named Ryoshun watches with sadness. Alone among the sons and daughters of the original Lady Sun and Lord Moon, Ryoshun has no legacy in the mortal world, no descendants or followers to bear his name and celebrate his memory. For a thousand years he has watched the world of men without bias, without partiality, and he has seen the virtue that others have missed in their anger and bitterness.
Now the Guardian of the Spirit Realms has reached into the essence of each realm under his protection, and crafted a series of artifacts of incredible power, each the equal or better of the ancestral weapons held by the Great Clans. These incredible talismans of power will be gifted to those who demonstrate their worth, as a sign to the Heavens that the divine can inspire as well as censure.
The winner this tournament will determine the clan that receives the Talisman of Gaki-do. The Hungry Dead favor those who bear their talisman, and their favor is terrible indeed. The bearer of this talisman may summon the spirits of that dark realm to smite his enemies at will. The winner may choose what form the Talisman takes (a weapon, a suit of armor, an item of jewelry, or any other appropriate token that the winner prefers), and what non-experienced, non-unique Samurai-legal personality will be chosen to bear it.
Date: October 25th
Place: Overland Park, Kansas
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The Emperor's Favorite
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Top 4:
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| 1st: |
| 2nd: |
| 3rd: |
| 4th: |
| Sportsman 1: |
| Sportsman 2: |
| Theme Deck 1: |
| Theme Deck 2: |
| Best Attire 1: |
| Best Attire 2: |
| Furthest Traveled 1: |
| Furthest Traveled 2: |
| Total: |
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| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Lion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| 38 Players |
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| Rick Heinz |
| Chris Stevenson |
| Justin Ownby |
| Stephen Franklin |
| Jesse Wallace |
| Steve Bewley |
| Thao Nguyen |
| Erin Carlson |
| Justin Purdy |
| Rick Heinz |
| Azver Hussain |
| Jesse Wallace |
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| Story Point: Scorpion playwright Bayushi Hiroshi will |
| become the Emperor's favored courtier. |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
Each court season is an opportunity for those who travel in such circles to increase their influence and prestige and, for a very select few, to gain the attention and the favor of the Emperor himself. With a new Dynasty upon the throne, the new Emperor's first Winter Court will be the most momentous in living memory, and opportunities will abound for those who know how to seek them out.
The winner of this tournament will have the opportunity to create a new character in the Legend of the Five Rings storyline. This character will be in attendance at the new Emperor's Winter Court, although they may be a courtier, a yojimbo, an artisan, or any of a dozen other possible professions. This character will gain the attention of the Emperor through one means or another, perhaps creating a new work of art, demonstrating a mastery of kata, or skillful maneuvers in court. For at least a season, this new character will be the darling of the court, the favored of the Emperor himself, and will feature prominently in any fiction regarding the courts.
Date: October 18th
Place: Douglasville, Georgia
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The Spirit of Steel
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 1st: |
| 2nd: |
| 3rd: |
| 4th: |
| Sportsman 1: |
| Sportsman 2: |
| Theme Deck 1: |
| Theme Deck 2: |
| Best Attire 1: |
| Best Attire 2: |
| Furthest Traveled 1: |
| Furthest Traveled 2: |
| Total: |
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| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
| Crane |
| Mantis |
| Lion |
| Dragon |
| Spider |
| Unicorn |
| Lion |
| Unicorn |
| Spider |
| Dragon |
| 48 Players |
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| Andrea Civiera |
| Steve Chamberlain |
| Dave Ruddock |
| Pawel Chimeleski |
| Paul Moore |
| Steve Chamberlain |
| Anthony Doornebosch |
| Dave Benton |
| Phil Comer |
| Gary Quinton |
| Anthony Doornebosch |
| David Avery |
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| Story Point: Moto Kang will perform an act of villainy |
| and awaken the spirit of his blade. |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
Every samurai carries a blade forged for his family. The eldest in each particular branch of a family carries his grandfather's blade, and in turn passes it down when he comes of age to do so. Every katana has a story, and is forged for service. Those who come into the hands of particularly valiant warriors can have their spirits awakened by honor and glory, and become things of magic, spirits wrapped in steel that strengthen the arm and honor of their master.
The winner of this tournament may select any one living, non-unique personality currently aligned with their faction. This personality will perform a deed of such heroism (or if the winner prefers, villainy!) that it will awaken the spirit of their blade, and it will become a talisman of great power for that character's family. This blade, and its bearer, will be specified in the next two arcs of the Legend of the Five Rings storyline, guaranteeing that the legend of this character and their bravery lives on.
Date: October 11th
Place: Sheffield, UK
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The European Championship: Light of the Moon
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 1st (12M): |
| 2nd (6M): |
| 3rd (3M): |
| 4th (3M): |
| 5th (1M): |
| 6th (1M): |
| 7th (1M): |
| 8th (1M): |
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| Booster Draft 1st (4M): |
| Booster Draft 2nd (2M): |
| Booster Draft 3rd (1M): |
| Booster Draft 4th (1M): |
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| Legacy 1st (4M): |
| Legacy 2nd (2M): |
| Legacy 3rd (1M): |
| Legacy 4th (1M): |
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| Furthest Travelled 1st (8E): |
| Furthest Travelled 2nd (4E): |
| Furthest Travelled 3rd (2E): |
| Furthest Travelled 4th (1E): |
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| Theme Deck 1st (8K): |
| Theme Deck 2nd (4K): |
| Theme Deck 3rd (3K): |
| Theme Deck 4th (1K): |
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| Sportsman 1st (5S): |
| Sportsman 2nd (3S): |
| Sportsman 3rd (1S): |
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| T-Shirt 1st (8S): |
| T-Shirt 2nd (4S): |
| T-Shirt 3rd (2S): |
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| Costume 1st (7P): |
| Costume 2nd (5P): |
| Costume 3rd (3P): |
| Costume 4th (2P): |
| Costume 5th (1P): |
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| Best Banner 1st (5P): |
| Best Banner 2nd (4P): |
| Best Banner 3rd (3P): |
| Best Banner 4th (2P): |
| Best Banner 5th (1P): |
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| Largest Banner 1st (5P): |
| Largest Banner 2nd (3P): |
| Largest Banner 3rd (1P): |
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| Most Banners 1st (5P): |
| Most Banners 2nd (3P): |
| Most Banners 3rd (1P): |
| Qualifier 1: |
| Qualifier 2: |
| Legacy: |
| Booster Draft: |
| Main Tournament: |
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| Crane |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Crane |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
|
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
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| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Phoenix |
| Crane |
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| Spider |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Crab |
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| Unicorn |
| Spider |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
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| Dragon |
| Unicorn |
| Crane |
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| Crab |
| Dragon |
| Spider |
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| Scorpion |
| Crab |
| Phoenix |
| Mantis |
| Dragon |
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| Dragon |
| Spider |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
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| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
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| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
| 256 Players |
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| 38 Players |
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| 104 Players |
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| Kamil Magda |
| Pablo Rojo |
| Juan Palomo |
| Victor Diaz |
| Javier Rodriguez |
| Reda Lounis |
| Jean Laroche |
| Borja Claveria |
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| Piotr Burakowski |
| Michal Michalak |
| Lukasz Kowalczyk |
| Julien Paffumi |
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| Javier Jimenez |
| Alberto Vasquez |
| Benjamin Deinhardt |
| Lionel Lambert |
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| Anthony Doornebosch |
| Kevin Kennedy |
| Greg Wong |
| Jean-Pierre Lacroute |
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| Remi Cavaille |
| Anthony Doornebosch |
| Abraham Arce |
| Stephane Tetart |
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| Lene Jakobson |
| Michal Michalak |
| Volker Muller |
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| Daniel Vidal |
| Manuela Mertes |
| Natalia Abramova |
| Juan Carlos Arco |
| Adrian Amoros |
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| Christopher Weindl |
| Tobias Vater |
| Kevin Kennedy |
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| Christian Sulcanj |
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| Robert Almgren |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth the points listed in the results.
The Heavens are in turmoil.
For too long, the rightful and divine entities of the Celestial Heavens have tolerated the interlopers who walk among them. Although the spirits of past Emperors and those human souls elevated to the status of Fortunes are welcome among them, too many former mortals have overstepped their boundaries and made their home in the Celestial Heavens. Tengoku is the seat of gods, dragons, and Fortunes, and without the acceptance of their betters, mankind has no place there.
This insult will be borne no longer.
The Jade and Obsidian dragons, unique creatures born of destiny and possessing an unprecedented power shared between two realms, have ascended to the Heavens and challenged Hitomi and Yakamo. The rightful will be restored. The truly divine will reign in the Heavens once more, or the current will prove they are truly the divine. And yet, even if the Obsidian and Jade dragons should succeed, the judgment of the Heavens will not yet be finished with mankind.
There will be a reckoning.
This is only the beginning.
Just as the Sun chooses a hero to receive its blessings, so too does the victorious Moon seek those worth of its favor. Although it too seeks a recipient who demonstrates the proper respect for the Celestial Order, the Moon has no little use for conventional heroes, and instead seeks one who can walk the fine line between reverence for the Order and the wicked ways over which the Moon hold sway.
The winner of this tournament will select from a list one personality of his faction who shall be chosen by the Moon to bear the new Obsidian Hand. The dark powers commanded by this artifact will elevate its bearer to new levels of influence throughout the seedy underbelly of Rokugan.
Gencon Indy, Gencon Australia, the European Championship and the South American Championship are each host to the Samurai Championship Tournament. While each location will have special events, multiple tournaments and activities, the first rounds of the Samurai Championship Tournament will be represented in the main event at each location. 32 players will move on to the finals to be held in Southern California in November of 2008.
Candidates:
The following are the characters players may choose to receive the Obsidian Hand at the European Championships 2008. Players must choose from the Clan with which they win the event.
Crab Clan
Hida Genichi
Hida Sozen
Hida Tsuburu
Kuni Daigo
Yasuki Jinn-Kuen
Crane Clan
Asahina Beniha
Daidoji Gempachi
Doji Koin
Kakita Kensho-in
Naoharu
Dragon Clan
Kitsuki Nagiken
Mirumoto Katsutoshi
Mirumoto Kenzo
Mirumoto Yozo
Togashi Hogai
Lion Clan
Akodo Hachigoro
Akodo Sadahige
Akodo Shinichi
Ikoma Tatsunori
Matsu Daichi
Mantis Clan
Chutaro
Kitsune Ryukan
Tsuruchi Ayame
Yoritomo Buntaro
Yoritomo Daishiro
Phoenix Clan
Asako Bushiken
Isawa Umezo
Masakazu
Shiba Jouta
Shiba Rae
Scorpion Clan
Bayushi Yumita
Shosuro Adeiko
Shosuro Toson
Soshi Korenaga
Soshi Tishi
Spider Clan
Chuda Kyuwa
Daigotsu Eiya
Daigotsu Kaikou
Goju Zeshin
Michio
Unicorn Clan
Horiuchi Rikako
Iuchi Ietsune
Moto Hideyo
Shinjo Xushen
Utaku Tama
Date: October 3rd-5th
Place: Karlsruhe, Germany
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The European Championship: Temples of Victory, Part II
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 1st: |
| 2nd: |
| 3rd: |
| 4th: |
| Total: |
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| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
| Crab |
| Scorpion |
| 190 Players |
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| Renaul Angles |
| Peters Gegerly |
| Johann Sliva |
| Scharwin Farnsuch |
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| Story Point: A temple to the moon will be built in Unicorn lands. |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth.
The tumult in the Celestial Heavens is completely unprecedented in Rokugan, for never have the divine entities of Tengoku risen up and demanded that the delicate balance, established at the beginning of time and changed only in recent years by the actions of man, be restored to its previous state. Now, two dragons battle against the mortal interlopers Yakamo and Hitomi, determined to expunge the stain of mankind from the Heavens' highest ranks. Whatever the outcome, the shugenja and monks of Rokugan know that they must pay proper deference and respect to the victors, for to do otherwise could spell ruination for all they hold dear.
The winner of this tournament will have a temple erected to the victorious entity not previously selected at the South American Championships, either the Sun or the Moon, within his clan's lands. Either the Temple of the Victorious Sun or the Temple of the Victorious Moon will be the first of its kind, and will become the primary site of worship for the entity in question throughout the Empire.
Date: October 3rd-5th
Place: Karlsruhe, Germany
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The South American Championship: Whispers of the Dying Moon
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 1st (12M): |
| 2nd (6M): |
| 3rd (3M): |
| 4th (3M): |
| 5th (1M): |
| 6th (1M): |
| 7th (1M): |
| 8th (1M): |
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| Booster Draft 1st (4M): |
| Booster Draft 2nd (2M): |
| Booster Draft 3rd (1M): |
| Booster Draft 4th (1M): |
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| Furthest Travelled 1st (8E): |
| Furthest Travelled 2nd (4E): |
| Furthest Travelled 3rd (2E): |
| Furthest Travelled 4th (1E): |
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| Theme Deck 1st (8K): |
| Theme Deck 2nd (4K): |
| Theme Deck 3rd (3K): |
| Theme Deck 4th (1K): |
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| Sportsman 1st (5S): |
| Sportsman 2nd (3S): |
| Sportsman 3rd (1S): |
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| T-Shirt 1st (8S): |
| T-Shirt 2nd (4S): |
| T-Shirt 3rd (2S): |
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| Costume 1st (7P): |
| Costume 2nd (5P): |
| Costume 3rd (3P): |
| Costume 4th (2P): |
| Costume 5th (1P): |
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| Best Banner 1st (5P): |
| Best Banner 2nd (4P): |
| Best Banner 3rd (3P): |
| Best Banner 4th (2P): |
| Best Banner 5th (1P): |
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| Largest Banner 1st (5P): |
| Largest Banner 2nd (3P): |
| Largest Banner 3rd (1P): |
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| Most Banners 1st (5P): |
| Most Banners 2nd (3P): |
| Most Banners 3rd (1P): |
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| Total: |
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| Mantis |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Crane |
| Mantis |
| Crab |
| Crane |
| Unicorn |
|
| Unicorn |
| Mantis |
| Crab | |
| ??? |
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| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
|
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
|
| Mantis |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
|
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
|
| Crab |
| Mantis |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
|
| Mantis |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
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| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
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| Phoenix |
| Dragon |
| Unicorn |
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| 62 Players |
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| Jeronimo Ayla Rocha |
| Jordan Uy |
| Walbert Ibarra |
| Pedro Miranda |
| Alex Damian |
| Patrick Mishima |
| Ariel Alvarez |
| Alvaro Trieli |
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| Tadeu Saldanha |
| ??? |
| Luiz Socrate |
| ??? |
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| Jordan Uy |
| Robert Almgren |
| Bruno Carvalho |
| Joaquin Javier |
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| Danilo Nakamuro |
| Robert Almgren |
| Anne Neves |
| ??? |
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| Anderson Rosa |
| Shosuro Akita |
| Carlos Bustamente |
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| Conrado Cotomacio |
| Alex Damian |
| Bruno Carvalho |
| Walbert Ibarra |
| Luiz Socrate |
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| Anderson Rosa |
| Jordan Yu |
| Bruno Carvalho |
| ??? |
| ??? |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth the points listed in the results.
The Heavens are in turmoil.
For too long, the rightful and divine entities of the Celestial Heavens have tolerated the interlopers who walk among them. Although the spirits of past Emperors and those human souls elevated to the status of Fortunes are welcome among them, too many former mortals have overstepped their boundaries and made their home in the Celestial Heavens. Tengoku is the seat of gods, dragons, and Fortunes, and without the acceptance of their betters, mankind has no place there.
This insult will be borne no longer.
The Jade and Obsidian dragons, unique creatures born of destiny and possessing an unprecedented power shared between two realms, have ascended to the Heavens and challenged Hitomi and Yakamo. The rightful will be restored. The truly divine will reign in the Heavens once more, or the current will prove they are truly the divine. And yet, even if the Obsidian and Jade dragons should succeed, the judgment of the Heavens will not yet be finished with mankind.
There will be a reckoning.
This is only the beginning.
Lady Moon, ever an enigmatic and wrathful entity, has been challenged for her position atop the Celestial Order by the Obsidian Dragon, a truly divine entity. Only one can hold the position of Moon, however, and the struggle between the two will leave one the victor, and one the defeated. The defeated will fall to earth, shattered and broken, and be discovered there in their last moments by a single mortal, who shall hear secrets unlike any ever heard by mortals, and receive a final blessing.
The winner of this tournament may select any one living personality currently aligned to his faction. This individual will be present at the side of the defeated as they breathe their final breath, and learn the secrets they have to impart before they passes on, as well as receiving their final blessing.
Gencon Indy, Gencon Australia, the European Championship and the South American Championship are each host to the Samurai Championship Tournament. While each location will have special events, multiple tournaments and activities, the first rounds of the Samurai Championship Tournament will be represented in the main event at each location. 32 players will move on to the finals to be held in Southern California in November of 2008.
Date: September 20th-21st
Place: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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The South American Championship: Temples of Victory, Part I
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| Alex Demian |
| Robert Almgren |
| Renato Ferreira |
| Eric Onuki |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth.
The tumult in the Celestial Heavens is completely unprecedented in Rokugan, for never have the divine entities of Tengoku risen up and demanded that the delicate balance, established at the beginning of time and changed only in recent years by the actions of man, be restored to its previous state. Now, two dragons battle against the mortal interlopers Yakamo and Hitomi, determined to expunge the stain of mankind from the Heavens' highest ranks. Whatever the outcome, the shugenja and monks of Rokugan know that they must pay proper deference and respect to the victors, for to do otherwise could spell ruination for all they hold dear.
The winner of this tournament will have a temple erected to one of the victorious, either the Sun or the Moon, within his clan's lands. Either the Temple of the Victorious Sun or the Temple of the Victorious Moon will be the first of its kind, and will become the primary site of worship for the entity in question throughout the Empire.
Date: September 20th-21st
Place: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Revered Sensei
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| Pablo Rojo |
| Dimas Miura |
| Heraclio Sanchez |
| Oscar Hernandez |
| Heraclio Sanchez |
| Francisco Gallego |
| Sotirios Apostolou |
| Adrian Amoros |
| Adrian Amoros |
| Fernando Arsuaga |
| Sotirios Apostolou |
| Pablo Rojo |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second and 1 each for third and fourth. Additional points in each of the other spheres will be awarded, 3 points for first place and 1 for second.
The wish of every honorable samurai is to perish in the service of his lord. For many, however, that end never arrives, and instead they seek honorable retirement within the ranks of the Brotherhood of Shinsei, venerable scholars and seekers of enlightenment. When a samurai enters the monastery, he surrenders his name and all his worldly trappings, taking on a new name both to symbolize his new purpose in life, and to avoid bringing dishonor to his family through what may be a life of inactivity. Some, however, find greater destiny in their new life than ever reached in their old.
The winner of this tournament may select any Clan War era personality affiliated with his clan. Spider Clan players may pick Shadowlands personalities, with story team approval, who will found a dark monk family. This personality must not be one known to have been killed. Instead, this personality will be featured in a new fiction, and be revealed to be the founder and head of a new sect of the Brotherhood of Shinsei. This sect will be designed with the assistance of the winner, and be based on the personality of the selected samurai. Cards referencing this sect may appear in future expansions, and the sect will receive a Basic School in the role-playing game as well as a full write-up on its background.
Date: September 13th-14th
Place: Barcelona, Spain
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Gencon UK: The Jeweled Smith
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| Salman Barakat |
| Aaron Boyhan |
| Ben Palmer |
| Eoin Burke |
| John Hick |
| Ben Palmer |
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