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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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| Clan |
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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| Victor Diaz |
| Greg Wong |
| Chris Russel |
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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 |
7 |
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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5 |
| Phoenix |
6 |
3 |
23 |
0 |
19 |
| Scorpion |
48 |
77 |
74.5 |
54 |
44 |
| Spider |
5 |
20 |
22 |
40 |
5 |
| Unicorn |
66 |
6 |
64 |
10 |
12 |
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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Dragon |
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 |
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| 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 |
Scorpion |
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Marie Wessels |
Dragon |
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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 |
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| Fiction: Gift of Ryoshun I II |
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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 |
| Crab |
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| Spider |
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| Chris Russel |
| 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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| Fiction: Gift of Ryoshun I II |
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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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| 2nd: |
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| 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. |
| Fiction: Gift of Ryoshun I II |
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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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| 2nd: |
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| 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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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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| 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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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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| 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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| 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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| 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 |
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| 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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| 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. |
| Fiction: Fires of the Heart |
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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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| 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 |
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| Unicorn |
| Mantis |
| Crab | |
| ??? |
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| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
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| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
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| Mantis |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
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| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
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| Crab |
| Mantis |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
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| 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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| Mantis |
| Dragon |
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| Scorpion |
| 34 Players |
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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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| Unicorn |
| Crane |
| Crane |
| Scorpion |
| Crane |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| 51 Players |
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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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| Story Point: Shinjo Hanari will found a new monk sect. |
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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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| Crab |
| Crab |
| Lion |
| Crab |
| Crab |
| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Spider |
| Unicorn |
| Lion |
| Spider |
| Crab |
| 52 Players |
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| Salman Barakat |
| Aaron Boyhan |
| Ben Palmer |
| Eoin Burke |
| John Hick |
| Ben Palmer |
| Jon Butler |
| Alex Jones |
| Andrea Civiera |
| Phil Comer |
| Anthony Doornesbosch |
| Salman Barakat |
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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 Jeweled Champions of the Empire, Emerald, Jade, Amethyst, Ruby, and Topaz, are among the most well-known and influential samurai in all of Rokugan. Each commands considerable, if different, resources, and each can draw upon the assistance of any number of individuals affiliated with the Imperial bureaucracy, as well as with the Great and Minor Clans. The only complication is that, with such a diverse staff at their disposal, the results can sometimes be uneven, and this can negatively impact aspects of the Champions' duties.
The most powerful of the lot, the Emerald and Jade Champions, have decided that this is unacceptable. Together, the two have sought out and recruited a single blacksmith, one of the most talented in all the Empire, to oversee the work of those who produce the weapons and armor that these men give their subordinates, both as a badge of their office and to enact their duties. This individual shall be perhaps the most powerful and influential blacksmith in the Empire, and shall be responsible for overseeing the creation of weapons carried by the Imperial Legions, the Jade Legion, the bodyguards of the Amethyst Champion, and more.
The winner of this tournament will determine choose the family of his faction from which this blacksmith will come, and may select a name to give this personality. This individual will appear in the storyline of the Legend of the Five Rings, and may also receive a personality card at some point in the future.
Date: August 28th - 31st
Place: Gencon UK, Berkshire, England
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Gencon Indianapolis: Light of the Sun
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| Furthest Travelled 1st (8E): |
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| Lion |
| Crab |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Crane |
| Unicorn |
| Spider |
| Unicorn |
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| Mantis |
| Unicorn |
| Unicorn |
| Unicorn |
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| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Spider |
| Crab |
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| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Spider |
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| Dragon |
| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
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| Lion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
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| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| Unicorn |
| Lion |
| Lion |
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| Mantis |
| Mantis |
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| Lion |
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| Lion |
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| 138 Players |
| 140 Players |
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| Case Kiyonaga |
| Aaron Boyhan |
| Jon Palmer |
| Stephen Franklin |
| Chris Russell |
| AJ Valle |
| Dan Dineen |
| Jason Aken |
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| Josh Gaydos |
| Josh Jonas |
| Justin Ownby |
| Leon Phillips |
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| Les Allen |
| Marie Wessels |
| Luis Cuimarges |
| Salman Barakat |
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| Amanda Martyn |
| Matt Dalen |
| Dave Laderoute |
| Mason Crawford |
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| Val Parmley |
| Leon Phillips |
| Marie Wessels |
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| Matt Tyler |
| Dawn Parson |
| Stephanie Dane |
| Brandon Smith |
| Lief Paulson |
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| Matt Tyler |
| Kerisate |
| Kerisate |
| Rick Heinz |
| Salman Barakat |
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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.
Even as the Heavens pass judgment on the folly of man, the victorious Sun gazes down and finds that there are those among the wicked and the disobedient who are truly faithful. From among these few, from the ranks of those who revere the Celestial Order and the Mandates of Heaven, the victorious Sun shall choose one to bear its blessing: the new Jade Hand.
The winner of this tournament will select from the below list one personality of his faction who shall be selected by the Sun to bear the new Jade Hand. Powerful almost beyond comprehension, the Jade Hand will prove to be an incredible asset for the clan whose hero carries it onto the field of battle.
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 Jade Hand at GenCon 2008. Players must choose from the Clan with which they win the event.
Crab Clan
Hida Benjiro
Hida Daizu
Hiruma Kaikawa
Kaiu Jurobei
Kuni Umibe
Crane Clan
Daidoji Akagi
Daidoji Yaichiro
Doji Chitose
Doji Toyoaki
Kakita Noriko
Dragon Clan
Kitsuki Ryushi
Mirumoto Narumi
Mirumoto Satobe
Togashi Ieshige
Togashi Masujiro
Lion Clan
Akodo Itoku
Ikoma Otemi
Kitsu Ineko
Matsu Fumiyo
Matsu Benika
Mantis Clan
Moshi Kalani
Moshi Kiyomori
Moshi Minami
Yoritomo Fushou
Yoritomo Yashinko
Phoenix Clan
Asako Juro
Asako Masamichi
Isawa Kimi
Isawa Mizuhiko
Shiba Miiko
Scorpion Clan
Bayushi Chikayo
Bayushi Kosugi
Bayushi Muhito
Bayushi Ryuzaburo
Shosuro Aroru
Spider Clan
Daigotsu Keigo
Daigotsu Sahara
Daigotsu Susumu
Kishida
The Quelsaurth
Tetsuo
Unicorn Clan
Akasha
Moto Akikazu
Moto Yong-tai
Shinjo Seihan
Shinjo Turong
Date: August 14th-17th
Place: Gencon, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Gencon Indianapolis: Forgotten Lore
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| Dragon |
| Ratling |
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| Dragon |
| 53 Players |
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| Aaron Boyham |
| Daniel Wheeler |
| Mike Johnson |
| Chris Stevenson |
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| Yoshi will be told. |
| Fiction: The War of Dark Fire, Part VII |
| Race for the Throne: |
| Dragon will receive 5 military points. |
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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.
Note: This event was held in the Legacy format.
The Empire of Rokugan is rife with tales of heroes. Over the past century, so many world-changing events have taken place that some stories have been lost in the clamor. Now, one of those forgotten tales has been recovered. The winner of this tournament may select any one Clan War era personality from their faction. That personality will be featured in a fiction detailing a previously untold story of their exploits.
Date: August 14th-17th
Place: Gencon, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Gencon Indianapolis: The Duel
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| 61 Players |
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| Lon Schlittenhart |
| Brian Fox |
| Eugene Tanaka |
| Rick Heinz |
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| to the death against a Crane personality. |
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| Lion will receive 5 military points. |
| Scorpion will receive 1 military point. |
| Crane will receive 2 military points. |
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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.
Note: This event was in the booster draft format.
The samurai of Rokugan are a hot-tempered lot, and when a dispute between two cannot be resolved in any other fashion, a duel is the formal means to settle such matters with absolute finality. The final match of this tournament will allow each finalist to select any one non-experienced, non-unique living personality currently aligned to their faction. The two personalities will duel, and the winning deck will determine the winning personality. After the final match is concluded, the winner may decide if the duel was to first blood or to the death.
Date: August 14th-17th
Place: Gencon, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Gencon Indianapolis: The Imperial Yojimbo, Part II
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| Mike Petke |
| Ben Cumming |
| Geoff Bergh |
| Jesse Wallace |
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| Miya Shoin's Yojimbo. |
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| Dragon will receive 4 military points. |
| Unicorn will receive 2 military points. |
| Crab will receive 1 military point. |
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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.
Like his friend and mentor Seppun Kiharu, the Miya family daimyo Miya Shoin has come to see the value in creating closer bonds between the Imperial families and the Great Clans, if only to undo some of the damage done by the Lady Otomo Hoketuhime prior to her death. In an attempt to create such a bond, Shoin has chosen to invite a worthy samurai from the Great Clans to serve as his chief yojimbo, in hopes that doing so will build not only an understanding, but friendship between the Emperor's heralds and the men and women who serve in his clans.
The winner of this tournament may select any one non-experienced, non-unique, tournament legal personality from their faction. This individual will be invited and accept the invitation to become the chief yojimbo for Miya Shoin, the Imperial Herald. Clan Champions and family daimyo are not eligible to be selected. They have too much do to!
Date: August 14th-17th
Place: Gencon, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Gencon Indianapolis: The Jade Magistrate
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| Lion |
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| Crane |
| Lion |
| 63 Players |
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| Matthew James |
| Greg Durant |
| Joel Krakow |
| Lon Schlittenhart |
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| Race for the Throne: |
| Lion will receive 7 military points. |
| Crane will receive 1 military point. |
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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.
Note: This is a sealed deck event.
The Jade Magistrates are the eyes and ears of Kuni Daigo, the feared and respected Jade Champion of Rokugan. At his command, they travel the Empire in search of any who might have violated the Emperor's laws regarding proper use of magic, and investigate whispered rumors of forbidden arts, such as the dreaded blood sorcery, maho. The winner of this tournament may select any one non-experienced shugenja currently aligned to his faction. That personality will receive an appointment to serve with the Jade Magistrates, and will be a trusted vassal of Kuni Daigo himself.
Date: August 14th-17th
Place: Gencon, Indianapolis, Indiana
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A New Champion
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| Unicorn |
| Lion |
| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| 42 Players |
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| Walbert Ibarra |
| Christopher Garin |
| Alberto Munoz |
| Joaquin Rivas |
| Cristobal Nunez |
| Fernando Lobos |
| Cristobal Nunez |
| Israel Ordonez |
| Bruno Carvalho |
| Juan Caceres |
| Bruno Carvalho |
| Christopher Garin |
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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 winner of this tournament will have the chance to select any one currently existing Minor Clan. Either through death or retirement, the Championship of that clan will become vacant, and the tournament winner will have the opportunity to help select the new Minor Clan Champion. This may either be an existing character already affiliated with the Minor Clan, or it may be a new character created by the winner to take the place of the previous Champion.
Date: July 26th
Place: Santiago, Chile
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Masterpiece
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| Crab |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| Unicorn |
| Crab |
| Spider |
| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Lion |
| Spider |
| Lion |
| 44 Players |
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| Jeff Williamson |
| Steve Lawson |
| Evan Hixon |
| Jack Fair |
| Eric Harms |
| Slowemir Bres |
| Mason Crawford |
| Laura Harvey |
| Audrey Visga |
| Daniel Walters |
| Mason Crawford |
| Laura Harvey |
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| Fiction: A New Empire, Part II |
| Race for the Throne: |
| Lion will receive 1 economy point, |
| 1 politics point and 1 knowledge point. |
| Crab will receive 4 military points and |
| 1 spirit point. |
| Spider will receive 3 economy points and |
| 3 knowledge points. |
| Scorpion will receive 3 politics points and |
| 1 military point. |
| Dragon will receive 2 military points. |
| Unicorn will receive 1 military point and 1 spirit point. |
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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.
Once every few centuries, a piece of artwork is created that has such beauty, such relevance, that it becomes the talk of the entire Empire and enters its creator into the annals of history. Many of the early works of the Crane Clan's founders fall into this category, as does the recently, tragically destroyed jade statue known as The Council. The winner of this tournament will have one member of his clan create an object of such beauty that it will capture the Empire's attention and permanently place his name on the lips of those who speak of the arts throughout the history of Rokugan.
The winner of this tournament will be able to supply AEG with a photograph of anything. It can be a portrait of a person, a landscape, a building, or anything else that he just happens to like very much. This picture will be given to one of our artists and be used to create the art for a card in coming set. If the winner sends a picture of himself, that picture will be used for a personality card. If a landscape is sent it, it might become a Region or Holding. A building might become a Holding or even a Stronghold. Whatever the subject matter, it will become a permanent part of L5R in whatever manner the winner prefers.
Date: July 19th
Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Lost Legends
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| Unicorn |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Mantis |
| Lion |
| Crab |
| Lion |
| Spider |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
| Crab |
| Lion |
| 42 Players |
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| AJ Valle |
| Jeremy Schauer |
| Jim Werner |
| Jesse Anderson |
| Nick Moran |
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| Leif Paulson |
| Ben Hill |
| Justin Solarski |
| Mike Brost |
| Shawn Riley |
| Laura Harvey |
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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 winner of this tournament will have a chance to create a new legend in Rokugan's history. A member of the winning clan will discover the tale of a lost Minor Clan, born and destroyed sometime in the distant past of Rokugan, never to return.
The winning player will be able to work with the story team to create the name, flavor, and theme of the lost Minor Clan, and while the clan will not appear in the CCG (which is to say that they will not recieve personalities, but there will be cards revealing the clan's existence, complete with the winner's name in an attribution), it will receive full treatment in the RPG.
Date: July 26th
Place: Gnome Games, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Gencon Australia: Whispers of the Dying Sun
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| Furthest Travelled 2nd (4E): |
| Furthest Travelled 3rd (2E): |
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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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| LARP Player 1st (12P): |
| LARP Player 2nd (8P): |
| LARP Player 3rd (4P): |
| LARP Player 4th (2P): |
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| LARP Clan 2nd (8P): |
| LARP Clan 3rd (4P): |
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| Mantis |
| Unicorn |
| Crab |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Mantis |
| Crab |
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| Crab |
| Lion |
| Mantis |
| Spider |
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| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Lion |
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| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
| Spider |
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| Lion |
| Spider |
| Dragon |
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| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
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| Dragon |
| Spider |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Phoenix |
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| Spider |
| Crane |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
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| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
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| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
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| Unicorn |
| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Crane |
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| Unicorn |
| Lion |
| Crane |
| Scorpion |
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| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| Crab |
| Lion |
| Dragon |
| Mantis |
| Unicorn |
| Mantis |
| Crane |
| Crane |
| Dragon |
| Unicorn |
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| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Crane |
| Crane |
| Lion |
| Crane |
| Mantis |
| Crab |
| Crab |
| Unicorn |
| Mantis |
| 44 Players |
| 32 Players |
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| Richard Chan |
| Carl Harris |
| Shane Pheeney |
| Martie van der Leest |
| Dan Juleff |
| Michael Hill |
| Daniel Chlebowczyk |
| Tarl Cowley |
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| Dan Juleff |
| Brent Steeves |
| Richard Chan |
| Charles Thorp |
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| Jon Butler |
| Calvin Kelley |
| Lincoln Hely |
| Chris Bridgeman |
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| Calvin Kelley |
| Lincoln Hely |
| Jason Parravicini |
| Damien Hennesey |
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| Brent Steeves |
| Damien Hennesey |
| Bryn Smyrna-Jones |
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| Calvin Kelley |
| Charles Thorp |
| Dan Juleff |
| Lincoln Hely |
| Patrick van Rooyen |
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| Charles Thorp |
| Tarl Cowley |
| Jon Butler |
| Brad Hackworthy |
| Jason Parravicini |
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| Lincoln Hely |
| Brad Hackworthy |
| Jon Butler |
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| Tim Wilson |
| Lisa McOrist |
| Martie van der Leest |
| Glenn Richards |
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| Toby McGrath |
| Chris Earl |
| John Lambert |
| Nathan Weston |
| Brad Hackworthy |
| Elizabeth Corsair |
| Tarl Cowley |
| Lisa McOrist |
| John Lambert |
| Zorro Smith |
| Robert Anderson-Hunt |
| Gareth Roberts |
| Katie Brown |
| Glenn Richards |
| Wayne Russel |
| Belinda Smith |
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| Toby McGrath |
| Martie van der Leest |
| Chris Earl |
| Hayden Tunncliffe |
| Katie Brown |
| Connan Bruce |
| Hayden Tunncliffe |
| Gareth Roberts |
| Colin Roy |
| Floyd Roberts |
| Richard Willis |
| Steve Joans |
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| Story Point: Moshi Amika will hear |
| the last words of the dying Sun. |
| Fiction: Sun and Moon, Part I |
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| Race for the Throne: |
| Dragon will receive 13 politics points, |
| 4 economy points, 1 spirit point and |
| 8 knowledge points. |
| Scorpion will receive 32 politics points, |
| 10 economy points, 4 military points, |
| 4 spirit points and 4 knowledge points. |
| Crane will receive 15 politics points |
| and 1 military point. |
| Lion will receive 18 politics points, |
| 1 economy point, 2 military points and |
| 5 spirit points. |
| Mantis will receive 4 politics points |
| and 14 military points. |
| Unicorn will receive 28 politics points |
| and 6 military points. |
| Crab will receive 5 politics points, |
| 8 military points, 2 spirit points and |
| 3 knowledge points. |
| Spider will receive 10 politics points, |
| 1 military point, 3 spirit points |
| and 1 knowledge point. |
| Phoenix will receive 6 politics |
| points and 8 spirit points. |
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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.
Lord Sun has been challenged for his position by the Jade Dragon, and one shall be cast down from the sky by the victor of this titanic struggle. One fights for the right of the conqueror, the other for celestial balance. Even as the power of the defeated fades, one shall fall to earth and shatter the mountains. Broken and dying, their divinity will dissipate even as mortality rushes in for their last moments. Regardless of who falls, however, the defeated entity will have knowledge beyond the ken of mortals, and knows secrets that can scarcely be contained by the mortal mind. Those who find the fallen in their final moments shall hear these secrets, and be the recipient of a final blessing.
The winner of this tournament may select any one living personality currently aligned to his faction. This individual shall be at the side of the defeated as he dies, and shall be privy to secrets never before heard by mortal ears as the former celestial entity utters his final words.
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: July 3rd-6th
Place: Gencon, Brisbane, Australia
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Gencon Australia: The Imperial Yojimbo
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| Mantis |
| Crab |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
| 34 Players |
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| Richard Chan |
| Daniel Chlebowczyk |
| Dan Juleff |
| Shane Pheeney |
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| Story Point: Tsuruchi Mochisa will be |
| Seppun Kiharu's Yojimbo. |
| Fiction: The Heaven's Command |
| Race for the Throne: |
| Mantis will receive 4 military point. |
| Scorpion will receive 1 military point. |
| Crab will receive 3 military points. |
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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.
Otomo Hoketuhime, Lady of the Otomo and the unquestioned, ultimate authority of the assembled Imperial families, is dead, murdered by an assassin even as she resumed power over the Imperial Court in the city of Toshi Ranbo. Months before her death, Hoketuhime had taken as her yojimbo Hiruma Todori, daimyo of the Hiruma family and one of the students of the lost Hiruma techniques. Many among the Imperial families had hoped perhaps that this would be an opportunity to establish a closer bond between them and the Great Clans, but sadly that was not to be; Todori's resentment over being compelled to serve was clear, and Hoketuhime took no steps to conceal her enjoyment over his consternation.
Now, in the wake of her death, the Imperials realize more than ever that they must build bridges with the Great Clans if they are to have any hope of surviving. Seppun Kiharu, the aged daimyo of the Seppun family and the master of the Brotherhood of Shinsei's Order of Ten Thousand Temples, now seeks a yojimbo among the ranks of the Great Clans. Unlike Hoketuhime, however, Kiharu seeks someone with whom he can establish a rapport, perhaps even friendship, and to whom he can pass on some measure of his wisdom before his impending retirement. If he is successful, he reasons, then perhaps he can ensure that his family will continue to prosper even if a new dynasty takes the throne in the coming months.
The winner of this tournament may select any one currently legal, non-experienced personality to receive the invitation to serve as the chief yojimbo for Seppun Kiharu. Clan Champions are not eligible to be selected. Family daimyo will be considered if the winner requests it, but may be declined.
Date: July 5th
Place: Gencon, Brisbane, Australia
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The Mouzaka Championship: A Fork in the Road
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 4th: |
| Sportsman 1: |
| Sportsman 2: |
| Theme Deck 1: |
| Theme Deck 2: |
| Best Attire 1: |
| Best Attire 2: |
| Furthest Traveled 1: |
| Highest Attendance: |
| Total: |
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| Crab |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
| Lion |
| Phoenix |
| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Spider |
| Dragon |
| Scorpions |
| 42 Players |
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| Panos Georgopoulos |
| George Proikas |
| Nikos Tsetelis |
| Antonis Panagiotopoulos |
| Dimitris Giannakis |
| Maria Zavaliadou |
| Sotiris Apostolou |
| Robert Almgren |
| Sotiris Apostolou |
| Tolis Koutsikos |
| Robert Almgren |
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| Muzaka and will receive a vision of impending disaster. |
| Fiction: Letters |
| Race for the Throne: |
| Lion will receive 1 military point and 1 spirit point. |
| Scorpion will receive 1 military point, |
| 3 knowledge points, 3 politics points |
| and 1 economy points. |
| Dragon will receive 3 economy points |
| and 1 knowledge point. |
| Spider will receive 1 politics point. |
| Phoenix will receive 3 spirit points. |
| Crab will receive 4 military points. |
| Unicorn will receive 2 military points. |
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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 Fortunes are fickle, mysterious creatures.
Every year, the Fortune of Enigmas, Muzaka, takes human form and walks among the people of Rokugan, never revealing his presence until he finds the one person he seeks. When he finally selects the one person that he wishes to speak to, Muzaka challenges them to a friendly game of riddles, or perhaps a puzzle. The nature of the contest varies every year, but it is always some manner of enigma. If the individuals declines, the Fortune moves on to find another, and the subject never realizes that he has had a brush with divinity. Few refuse, however, for something about Muzaka compels others to participate in his games, no matter how dire the circumstances otherwise. For those who defeat the Fortune in a simple game, the truth is revealed, and Muzaka offers a prize to the victor: a chance to glimpse events that have not yet taken place.
Sometimes the vision is of great things yet to come, and the responsibility for ensuring that this comes to pass falls upon the winner of the duel.
Sometimes the vision is of terrible things that will befall a family, or a clan, or the entire Empire, and the only one who can prevent these things is the winner.
The vision is a burden, and has destroyed more than one winner in the centuries since Muzaka began his strange games. What the ultimate purpose is, none can say, but the simple fact of the matter is that no one who encounters the Fortune is ever the same again.
The winner of this tournament may select any one living, non-unique personality currently affiliated with his faction. That character will be challenged to a duel of games by Muzaka, the Fortune of Enigmas. The winner may choose whether the personality sees a vision of great things to come, or of impending disaster. Either way, it will be the duty of that personality to try and steer the course toward or away from the events of the vision.
Date: July 5th-6th
Place: Athens, Greece
Website: http://l5r.gr/mouzaka/index.html
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The Fifth 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 Fifth Leg of the Race for the Throne, running from April 1st to June 30th, 2008.
Military
Win a Level 10 Store event: 4/2/1/1 points
Win a Kotei Event: 2/1 points
Economy
Koku Pledge: 1 point for each 3000 Koku
Largest Single Koku Order: 3 points
Clan With Most Total Koku: 5/3/1 points
Farthest Travelled at Each 5th Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at Level 10 events)
Politics
Design a Castle or Fortress (RPG Contest): 7/5/3/1
Best Clan Attire at Each 5th Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at Level 10 events)
Most Personality Copies sent to AEG: 5/3/1 points
Knowledge
Best Story or Theme Deck at each 5th Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at Level 10 events)
How to Play L5R CCG Video: 5/3/1 points
How to Play L5R RPG Video: 5/3/1 points
Spirit
Most NEW Imperial Assembly Subscriptions each month: 5/3/1 points
Sportsmanship Award at Each 5th Leg Event: 1 (3/1 at Level 10 events)
Charity event contest: 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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Military |
Economy |
Politics |
Knowledge |
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| Crab |
12 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
5 |
| Crane |
13 |
4 |
9 |
5 |
5 |
| Dragon |
11 |
11 |
17 |
15 |
30 |
| Lion |
27 |
3 |
15 |
6 |
8 |
| Mantis |
14 |
30 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
| Phoenix |
11 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
| Scorpion |
14 |
28 |
21 |
19 |
22 |
| Spider |
8 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
| Unicorn |
26 |
2 |
7 |
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The Scorpion are known as the Clan of Secrets, and for good reason. There are few in the Empire who can rival their ability to ferret out knowledge and conceal it from others, when it suits their purposes. Throughout history, however, there has been one group that has managed not only to conceal themselves almost completely from the Scorpion’s prying eyes, but to gather secrets from the Clan of Secrets without being noticed. For centuries this group has made mockery of what the Scorpion stand for, always slipping under the radar of the supposed "Clan of Secrets."
Until now.
If this Temptation is accepted, the Scorpion Clan will discover the location of the Hidden Fortress, the secret lair of the Kolat Masters, and lay waste to it. In the process of doing so, they will seize the most valuable treasure that the Kolat have ever possessed, the ancient crystal known as the Oni’s Eye, and make careful use of it to advance their own agendas.
If the Temptation is accepted, Scorpion players will receive an exclusive Scorpion-only item, The Oni's Eye. This will be legal for both Samurai Edition and the next upcoming format. |
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Story Point: The Scorpion will destroy the Hidden Fortress.
Fiction: War Amid the Shadows |
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| Lion: |
There can be no question that, in the wake of their victory over the Unicorn, the Lion are the pre-eminent military force in the Empire, and some say the world. Thus far, in the history of Rokugan, there has been nothing to suggest that this claim can be refuted. In the modern age, however, there is greater contact with the world beyond the Empire than ever before, and even the traditionally xenophobic Lion have begun to hear rumors of other cultures and their powerful armies.
If this Temptation is accepted, then among the items recovered from the Unicorn lands will be discovered an exhaustive and detailed treatise on the unit structure and military tactics of what many believe to be the most powerful military in the known world: the Yodotai. With this information in hand, the Lion Clan alone may be the only force in the world that can rival the power of the Yodotai centurion legions.
If the Temptation is accepted, Lion players will receive an exclusive Lion-only item, which represents the tactics learned. This will be legal for both Samurai Edition and the next upcoming format. |
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Story Point: The Lion will discover a Yodotai military treatise.
Fiction: The Heaven's Will, Part I |
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Despite their formal status as a Great Clan, the Mantis have suffered quietly for years as their enemies and detractors use their Minor Clan origins against them, even if they do so quietly to avoid calling into question an Imperial decree. Along among the Great Clans, the Mantis were not founded by a child of the Sun and Moon, and their representation in the Celestial Courts of Tengoku is ever called into question. The Mantis are a valiant and courageous people, however, and have earned the favor of the mighty Thunder Dragon, who has the ability to at last end this unfortunate state of being.
If this Temptation is accepted, the celestial Thunder Dragon will use a fraction of its power to reward the Mantis for their courage and valor, and suffuse the spirit of Yoritomo, an attendant in the Celestial Court, with its essence. Yoritomo will become a Kami in all but birth, and the heavenly patronage of the Mantis Clan will be without question throughout the Heavens and the Empire, for eternity.
If the Temptation is accepted, Mantis players will receive an exclusive Mantis-only item, a Shrine to the Yoritomo Kami. This will be legal for both Samurai Edition and the next upcoming format |
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Story Point: Yoritomo will become a Kami in all but birth.
Fiction: Preparations, Part I
Fiction: A New Empire, Part I |
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Koku Drive 5
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Scorpion |
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Mantis |
36,000+ |
| 2nd: |
Scorpion |
30,000+ |
| 3rd: |
Dragon |
6,000+ |
| Clan |
Koku |
Points |
| Mantis |
36000+ |
12 |
| Scorpion |
30000+ |
10 |
| Dragon |
6000+ |
2 |
| Crane |
3000+ |
1 |
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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 1 Economy point. In addition, the single largest koku order will earn 3 Economy points, and the clan with the most total koku will earn 5 Economy points.
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Personality Pledges 5
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Personality |
Number submitted |
| Scorpion |
Bayushi Kosaku |
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| Dragon |
Mirumoto Taishuu |
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| Spider |
Daigotsu Usharo |
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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: 5 for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third. The top 3 Personalities will also be featured in fictions.
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Imperial Assembly Membership Drive
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Each month, the clans with the most new subscribers to the Imperial Assembly will gain spirit points for bringing new players into the clans. For the months of April, May and June, the point awards will be 5 for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third.
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Stronghold Design Contest
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| Winner: |
Stronghold: |
Results: |
| Lucas Twyman (Dragon) |
Jousai Tengai |
Dragon will receive 7 politics points. |
| Case Lopez (Crane) |
Shiro Nodoka |
Crane will receive 5 politics points. |
| Amanda Martyn (Dragon) |
Wrath of the Kami |
Dragon will receive 3 politics points. |
Players may create a new castle or fortress for the L5R RPG! Three entries per person, maximum. No more than 3000 words per entry. Email submissions to race@alderac.com. Illustration of the floor-plan is not necessary. Winners may be used in the L5R RPG.
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Charity Event Contest
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Players may host the best L5R or Clan-themed charity event: food drives, charity fund-raising, etc. Images from the events may be submitted to race@alderac.com
Date: Before June 15th, 2008
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Learn to Play L5R Videos
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Winners:
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| CCG 2nd: |
| CCG 3rd: |
| RPG 1st: |
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| Spider |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
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| Dragon will receive 5 knowledge points. |
| Spider will receive 3 knowledge points. |
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Create the best How to Play L5R video for either the CCG or RPG. Videos should not be more than 5 minutes, and should get across the basics of what the game is about and how to play. They will be judged on visual quality, accuracy, and entertainment value. RPG and CCG entries will be judged separately.
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Tale of a Hero
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 2nd: |
| 3rd: |
| 4th: |
| Sportsman 1: |
| Sportsman 2: |
| Theme Deck 1: |
| Theme Deck 2: |
| Best Attire 1: |
| Best Attire 2: |
| Furthest Traveled 1: |
| Most Represented: |
| Total: |
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| Spider |
| Crab |
| Crab |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Spider |
| 38 Players |
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| Alex Wong |
| Kellen Walker |
| Alfred Dong |
| Doruk Ozaydin |
| Ken Kama |
| Azver Hussain |
| Chris Armstrong |
| Ken Kama |
| Joe Frazier |
| Robert Fulkerson |
| Azver Hussain |
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| Story Point: The Spider Clan will get a new Paragon. |
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| Scorpion will receive 1 military point, 1 spirit |
| point, 1 politics point and 3 economy points. |
| Dragon will receive 3 spirit points, 1 knowledge |
| point and 3 politics points. |
| Crab will receive 3 military points and |
| 3 knowledge points. |
| Spider will receive 4 military points |
| and 1 economy point. |
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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 of Rokugan is a land filled with stories. The men and women who dwell there entertain one another, and their children, with stories of heroes long since passed on. It is not only a means of entertainment, but a demonstration of respect and reverence for one's ancestors. It is as much a part of life as breathing or eating. Some tales have become so common, so well-known, that they are the stuff of legend. Heroes from the dawn of the Empire, or the Clan War, are known to virtually everyone in the Empire. Others are less well-known. And other still have yet to be told.
Now is the time for a new tale.
The winner of this tournament will have the opportunity participate in designing a new personality in an upcoming expansion for the L5R CCG. The winner will be able to choose the name of the new character, write an art description, choose one profession for the character (courtier, samurai, or shugenja), and select a flavor trait for them if they wish (such as "Master of Pain" or "Fist of the Khan," to use two previous examples of a flavor trait). Some restrictions will be imposed upon family/occupation combinations. For instance, there are very few Hida courtiers and no Hida shugenja.
Date: June 29th
Place: Dublin, California
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Test of the Onyx Champion
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| 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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| Phoenix |
| Lion |
| Dragon |
| Mantis |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Crab |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| 39 People |
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| Benjamin Pattou |
| Anthony Lawrence |
| Barry Kunz |
| Evan Dunn |
| Barry Kunz |
| Matt Tyler |
| Matt Dalen |
| Josh Griffis |
| Matt Tyler |
| Matt Dalen |
| James Dunning |
| Dennis Karambelas |
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| Story Point: Isawa Fosuta will be the Onyx Champion. |
| Fiction: Champions |
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| Race for the Throne: |
| Dragon receive 1 Military point, 3 Spirit points, |
| 3 Knowledge points, 1 Politics point and 3 Economy points. |
| Scorpion receive 1 Economy point, 3 Politics points, |
| and 1 Spirit point. |
| Phoenix receive 4 Military points. |
| Lion receive 2 Military points. |
| Mantis receive 1 Military point. |
| Crab receive 1 Knowledge point. |
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Race for 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.
At the head of the dark lord Daigotsu's sinister Spider Clan armies stands a single figure: the Obsidian Champion. Ruthless beyond all comprehension and completely devoid of mercy or compassion, the Obsidian Champion is the ultimate fulfillment of the true Spider philosophy: rule of the strong by domination of the weak. The current Champion, Daigotsu Hotako, formerly known as Yoritomo Hotako, has proven time and time again that the position is hers by strength of arms. Of the many who have challenged her for the position, none have survived. The only man who might possess the skill necessary to unseat Hotako sits at her right hand, utterly loyal to her. He is Daigotsu Fumiaki, the Chief Shireikan of the Spider armies.
But who shall sit at the Obsidian Champion's left hand?
Daigotsu has commanded that military domination is not sufficient for the Spider's ultimate plan to succeed. If victory is truly to be theirs, then the Spider must not only hold the Empire, but transform it as well. Toward that end, the Obsidian Champion has commanded all who seek to serve her as chief shugenja to participate in a grand tournament. The victor shall be responsible not only for the corruption of the Empire, but for converting the weak-willed fools of Rokugan to the worship of the Dark Kami, Fu Leng. This individual, this Onyx Champion, shall be the mouthpiece of a god in a hostile Empire, a voice of reason that leads the sheep of Rokugan to the true light of Fu Leng's grace.
The winner of this tournament may select any one living, non-experienced personality of their faction who is no longer legal in the current environment. Champions and family daimyo are not eligible to be selected for this prize. The chosen individual will be revealed to have converted to the Spider Clan, and will rise to the position of Onyx Champion, serving the Obsidian Champion and the dark lord Daigotsu as one of the Spider Clan's most powerful individuals.
Winning this tournament with a pure deck will not have an impact on the result. Regardless of the status of your deck, by winning with your chosen faction you are condemning a member of that clan to service among the Lost.
Choose carefully.
Date: June 21st
Place: West Babylon, New York
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The Blessings of P'an Ku
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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 |
| Mantis |
| Lion |
| Crane |
| Lion |
| Crab |
| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| 54 People |
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| Matt Butterfield |
| Jesse Anderson |
| Anthony Manes |
| Nick Jones |
| Val Parmley |
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| Leif Paulson |
| Dave Laderoute |
| Anthony Manes |
| Dave Laderoute |
| Erin Ross |
| Myke Clark |
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| Story Point: Hidekazu will become a Unicorn Clan Samurai. |
| Fiction: Into the Mountains |
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| Race for the Throne: |
| Unicorn will receive 4 military points. |
| Lion will receive 1 military point, |
| 3 spirit points, 3 knowledge points and |
| 3 politics points. |
| Mantis will receive 2 military points. |
| Crane will receive 1 military point. |
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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.
Somewhere in the Empire, a madman sits in the darkness and laughs. His name is Hidekazu, or perhaps it is not. He is not certain, nor does he care. Hidekazu professes to be a disciple of P'an Ku, although no one can say for certain if that is true because no one knows exactly what P'an Ku is. Some believe it was a ruse used by Fu Leng during his first war against the Empire. Others believe it was a dragon that unmade itself rather than fall to corruption. There are as many myths as there are men who care to spin stories of the creature and its fate, whatever that may be. Most dismiss Hidekazu as a fool and a madman. Others agree that he is a madman, but not a fool, and they wisely keep away.
Divine or insane, Hidekazu has abilities that no one can comprehend. In the name of his possibly dead god, he will infiltrate the ranks of a Great Clan and spread his particular brand of insanity.
The winner of this tournament may choose to have Hidekazu become a member of his clan, replacing a low level member of the clan and hiding himself among their ranks. The winner may also choose what manner of role the madman will play within the clan, and gain an additional point for the Race for the Throne in the process. If Hidekazu is a samurai, the clan gains one additional Military point. If he is a courtier, they gain a Political point. Monk gains a Spirit point, merchant an Economic point, and Shugenja a Knowledge point. Hidekazu will receive an experienced personality aligned to the winner's clan that will have the keyword in question.
However, the winner may instead choose to have Hidekaze join the ranks of a different clan. If this happens, he may still choose what type of personality Hidekazu will be, and the clan that he joins will lose one point in that Sphere. Hidekazu will still receive an experienced version that will be aligned to the clan of the winner's choice.
What effect will Hidekazu have on the ranks of the clan he joins?
No one knows.
Yet.
But we will find out on during the summer solstice in the Bay of Green Coral.
Date: June 21st
Place: Gnome Games, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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The Fourth 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 Fourth Leg of the Race for the Throne, running from January 1st to March 30th, 2008.
Military
Win the Favor of the Imperial Storyteller: 4/2/1/1 points
Win a Kotei Event: 2/1 points
Win the Blood of Champions: 2/1 points
Economy
Koku Pledge: 1 point for each 3000 Koku
Largest Single Koku Order: 3 points
Clan With Most Total Koku: 5/3/1 points
Farthest Travelled at Each 4th Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at the Imperial Storyteller)
Politics
Design a School (RPG Contest): 7/5/3/1
Best Clan Attire at Each 4th Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at the Imperial Storyteller)
Most Personality Copies sent to AEG: 5/3/1 points
Knowledge
Best Story or Theme Deck at each 4th Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at the Imperial Storyteller)
Treatise on Politics (hosted by thecraneclan.net): 5/3/1 points
L5R Online Quiz Day: 5/4/3/2/1 points
Spirit
Most NEW Imperial Assembly Subscriptions each month: 5/3/1 points
Sportsmanship Award at Each 4th Leg Event: 1 (3/1 at the Imperial Storyteller)
L5R Motivational Poster Contest (Humerous and serious): 5/4/3/2/1
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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Fourth Leg Standings
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Military |
Economy |
Politics |
Knowledge |
Spirit |
| Crab |
10 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
13 |
| Crane |
12 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Dragon |
6 |
8 |
4 |
1 |
20 |
| Lion |
15 |
4 |
10 |
0 |
6 |
| Mantis |
1 |
17 |
3 |
2 |
7 |
| Phoenix |
5 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
| Scorpion |
13 |
4 |
8 |
8 |
22 |
| Spider |
0 |
3 |
3 |
21 |
6 |
| Unicorn |
7 |
13 |
6 |
1 |
2 |
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Temptations:
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| Lion: |
For years before the onset of the Clan War, the Ancestral Blade of the Lion Clan was kept within the Imperial Palace in Otosan Uchi. After the fall of the Hantei Dynasty, it was eventually gathered together with the other ancestral blades and scattered across the sky by the wrathful Lady Shinjo, who believed that the Great Clans had disgraced their founders and the first Emperor. Since that time the Lion have made great use of other blades, including the Celestial Sword of the Lion, forged by the Fortune of Steel, and the blades Chukandomo and Daitan, powerful blades in their own right. None, however, has truly equaled the power of the Ancestral Blade of the Lion Clan.
If this Temptation is accepted, then one among those who dwell within the Celestial Heavens shall recognize the valor and honor of the Lion Clan, and return their blade to them. It will be borne by a powerful messenger chosen by the Heavens, one who shall stand shoulder to shoulder with the Lion, and strengthen their ranks in the process. Lion Clan players in the Imperial Assembly will receive a new personality card of this messenger, as well as their returned Sword. |
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| Spider: |
Daigotsu's master deception, creating the Spider Clan from the ranks of the Lost, is an unprecedented success. Although there are those who suspect, thus far none can prove any relation between the two groups. By the time the Empire realizes what the true scope of the Spider's threat is, it will be too late. The final stage of the plan is known only to Daigotsu, but already his preparations cause whispers among his followers, whispers of a deathblow dealt to an already flagging Empire. And the final stage, the step necessary to bring the Spider's plan to its most gruesome fruition, is the acceptance of others.
If this Temptation is accepted, one Great Clan will accept the Spider and recognize them before the Empire as a fellow Great Clan. They will present a blade, forged by Rokugan's greatest smiths, to serve as an ancestral blade for the Spider, and one among their number shall be accepted as a high-ranking member of the Spider Clan.
If the Temptation is accepted, the Spider players will receive a personality card of the character that joins them, as well as their new blade. The Clan that chooses to recognize the Spider will be the non-Spider Clan with the lowest Knowledge score in Leg 5. Ties will be broken by lowest Spirit score. |
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Story Point: The Unicorn will recognize the Spider Clan and they will receive an ancestral sword.
Fiction: The Heaven's Will, Part I II |
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Political Treatise Contest
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Results: |
| Principles of Power |
Ramon Echevarria (Spider) |
Spider will receive 5 knowledge points. |
| Grosh's Treatise |
Ryan Reese (Spider) |
Spider will receive 3 knowledge points. |
| Sumi's Letter |
Jonathan Roden (Dragon) |
Spider will receive 1 knowledge point. |
Players may submit a treatise on politics in Rokugan. The topic may be any clan's point of view on politics or a general overview of politics in Rokugan.
Date: February 28th, 2008
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RPG School Contest
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School: |
Results: |
| Travis Rhoades |
Ikoma Brawler School |
Lion will receive 7 politics points. |
| Mikael Brodu |
Baraunghar Ghost Guard School |
Unicorn will receive 5 politics points. |
| Daniel Walters |
Stone Guard Advanced School |
Lion will receive 3 politics point. |
| James Freeman |
Aotora Poison Master Advanced School |
Scorpion will receive 1 politics point. |
Players may submit new schools, paths or advanced schools for the L5R RPG. Use the L5R Third Edition schools as a template. Winners may be used in the L5R RPG. Submissions should be emailed to race@alderac.com.
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Koku Drive 4
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| Single Largest Pledge: |
Unicorn |
Ben Raisher (18,000 koku) |
| Most Koku Overall: |
Mantis |
25330 |
| 2nd: |
Unicorn |
18580 |
| 3rd: |
Dragon |
13485 |
| Clan |
Koku |
Points |
| Mantis |
25330 |
8 |
| Unicorn |
18580 |
6 |
| Dragon |
13485 |
4 |
| Scorpion |
9000+ |
3 |
| Crane |
3000+ |
1 |
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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 1 Economy point. In addition, the single largest koku order will earn 3 Economy points, and the clan with the most total koku will earn 5 Economy points.
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Personality Pledges 4
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| Clan |
Personality |
Number submitted |
| Scorpion |
Soshi Idaurin |
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| Dragon |
Mirumoto Chojiro |
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| Spider |
Daigotsu Iemitsu |
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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: 5 for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third. The top 3 Personalities will also be featured in fictions.
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Imperial Assembly Membership Drive
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Each month, the clans with the most new subscribers to the Imperial Assembly will gain spirit points for bringing new players into the clans. For the months of January, February and March, the point awards will be 5 for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third.
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Motivational Poster Contest
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| Winners: |
Clan: |
Posters (Serious): |
| 1st: |
James Freeman-Hargis |
Scorpion |
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| 2nd: |
Tom Sarachan |
Phoenix |
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| 3rd: |
Nick Grebneff |
Scorpion |
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| 4th: |
Matt Tyler |
Dragon |
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| 5th: |
Kevin Blake |
Crab |
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| Winners: |
Clan: |
Posters (Humorous): |
| 1st: |
Justin Bruegger |
Crab |
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| 2nd: |
Mason Crawford |
Spider |
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| 3rd: |
Julie Ratliff |
Mantis |
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| 4th: |
Daniel Bezerra |
Dragon |
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| 5th: |
Jean-Philippe Davignon |
Crane |
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Inspired by the thread on our RPG forum, we want you to create and submit your best L5R Motivational Posters. They can deal with the RPG, CCG, a particular Clan, or just about anything at all to do with L5R. Points will be given in TWO categories, serious and humorous.
The winner in each category will receive 5 points in the spirit realm. Second place will receive 4 points, third will receive 3, fourth will receive 2 and fifth will receive 1.
Date: February 28th
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Kotei 2008
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Story Effects:
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| Fiction: Words and Deeds II |
Lion: Kill an enemy general (Shinjo Shono) |
| Fiction: Words and Deeds III |
Unicorn: Kill an enemy general (Akodo Bakin) |
| Fiction: The Battle for Sunset Tower |
Crane: End the life of a Lost (Megumi)
Dragon: Sunset Tower
Dragon: Dark Covenant of Fire
Dragon: Book of Fire
Crane: Hostage from the Dragon
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| Fiction: Acts of Virtue |
Crane: Favor from Bayushi Sunetra
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| Fiction: In Search of the Inferno |
Lion: Kudo
Mantis: Tsuruchi Sho joins the Jade Hand
Phoenix: Tear of Lady Doji
Phoenix: Journals of Isawa Tsuke
Crab: Ship of jade
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| Fiction: Small Gains |
Scorpion: Secrets of the Black Lotus
Scorpion: Zakyo Toshi
Unicorn: Moto Akikazu to study with the Phoenix
Unicorn: Shiro Morito
Spider: Warning from Asahina Sekawa
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| Fiction: Scenes from the Empire VII |
Crab: Monopoly on tea
Crab: Imo Hana Mura Sake Works
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| Fiction: Worthy Souls |
Lion: Kyuden Miya
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| Fiction: Of Past and Future |
Lion: Knowledge of Ratling history
Lion: Uninhabited island
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| Fiction: Scenes from the Empire VIII |
Unicorn: Favor from Asako Bairei
Scorpion: Scrolls lost to the Lying Darkness
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| Fiction: Champions |
Scorpion: Chief magistrate of Toshi Ranbo
Crab: New martial arts style (Tanujitsu)
Crab: Jade cache
Scorpion: Imperial spouse for Bayushi Tsimaru
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| Fiction: Visitors |
Unicorn: Shinjo Dun to study at the Akodo War College
Crane: Kakita Nakazo to study at the Akodo War College
Lion: Legion of Two Thousand
Lion: Toku Torid-e
Lion: Mizen Mura
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| Fiction: Into the Mountains |
Unicorn: Favor from Yasuki Jinn-Kuen
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| Fiction: Intervention |
Mantis: Dragon Guard City
Mantis: South Hub Silk Works
Mantis: Koeru Mura
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| Fiction: Gifts |
Dragon: Hostage from the Crane |
| Fiction: All Things Have a Price |
Phoenix: Bloodsword |
| Fiction: Preparations, Part I |
Scorpion: Rebuild a famous temple
Scorpion: Library lost in Otosan Uchi |
| Fiction: Preparations, Part II |
Unicorn: Commune with an ancestral spirit (Iuchi) |
| Fiction: The Heavens' Command |
Lion: Favor from Otomo Hoketuhime
Lion: Imperial Librarian
Crane: Shiro Usagi |
| Fiction: Shadows in the Forest |
Scorpion: Winter Court |
| Fiction: The Topaz Championship |
Unicorn: Question of an Oracle |
| Fiction: The War of Dark Fire, Part 11 |
Spider: Establish a northern outpost |
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Location
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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Kotei Cruise, Florida. [17 People]
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2/16
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Kudo
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Nick Moran (Lion)
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Ben Henderson (Dragon)
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Jeremy Bloyd (Dragon)
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Lorie Henderson (Phoenix)
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Dublin, Ireland. [38 People]
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3/1
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Doji's Tears
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Kay Stattmueller (Phoenix)
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Michael Verditiore (Lion)
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Salman Barakat (Crab)
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Aaron Boyhan (Unicorn)
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Green Bay, Wisconsin. [104 People]
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3/1
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Take a Crane political prisoner
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Evan Hixon (Dragon)
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Dave Seefeldt (Crane)
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Howard Hooven (Spider)
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Kyle Otte (Dragon)
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Dublin, California. [75 People]
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3/1
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Imo Hana Mura Sake Works
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Karl Prince (Crab)
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Alfred Dong (Mantis)
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Craig Hopkins (Phoenix)
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Joe Bartolick (Crab)
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Toulouse, France. [86 People]
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3/1
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Kyuden Miya
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Hervier Loic (Lion)
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Nicolas Dufau (Lion)
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Dolle Florent (Lion)
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Duthu Sebastien (Spider)
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Madrid, Spain. [130 People]
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3/1
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Kill an enemy general in battle.
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Victor Diaz (Unicorn)
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Gerard Torras (Lion)
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Carlos Saez (Unicorn)
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Heraclio Sanchez (Crane)
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Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. [68 People]
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3/14
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End the life of a Lost member of the clan.
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Danny Swartz (Unicorn)
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Jonathan Dunaj (Scorpion)
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Rob Huber (Scorpion)
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Dustin Smith (Lion)
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Douglasville, Georgia. [90 People]
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3/8
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Sunset Tower
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Chris Stevenson (Dragon)
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Robyn P (Crab)
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Jason Aken (Crab)
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David Reed (Lion)
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Karlsruhe, Germany. [77 People]
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3/8
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Zakyo Toshi
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Marcus Finger (Scorpion - Onis)
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Christian Horstkoetter (Unicorn)
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De Ruyck Romain (Unicorn)
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Lukas Vogelgsang (Crane)
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Wroclaw, Poland. [76 People]
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3/8
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Secrets of the Black Lotus
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Michal Rapacz (Scorpion)
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Jakub Klusek (Scorpion)
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Marcin Zyga (Unicorn)
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Lukasz Ziemba (Dragon)
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Brisbane, Australia. [32 People]
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3/8
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Emperor's first Winter Court
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Martie van der Leest (Scorpion)
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John Pope (Crane)
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Adam Fry (Crane)
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Chris Harvey (Lion)
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Sebastopol, California. [60 People]
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3/8
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Chief magistrate of Toshi Ranbo
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Tristan Muntsinger (Scorpion)
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Craig Hopkins (Phoenix)
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Sean Donnelly (Spider)
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Doruk Ozaydin (Scorpion)
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Calgary, Canada. [51 People]
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3/22
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Legion of Two Thousand
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Jonas Solberg (Lion)
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Jerrod Moore (Crane)
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Patrick Naayer (Unicorn)
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Case Kiyonaga (Crab)
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil. [20 People]
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3/22
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Favor from Bayushi Sunetra
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Pedro Miranda (Crane)
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Enram Omar (Lion)
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Anderson Rosa (Mantis)
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Bruno Carvalho (Scorpion)
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. [46 People]
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3/23
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New martial arts style
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Case Kiyonaga (Crab)
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Jerrod Moore (Crane)
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Andy Huynh (Unicorn)
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Matt Rose (Scorpion)
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Budapest, Hungary. [42 People]
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3/29
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Shiro Usagi
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Ysarion Deichl (Crane)
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Michael Verdefiore (Lion)
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Scharwin Farnusch (Scorpion)
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Lukasz Ziemba (Dragon)
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Santiago, Chile. [46 People]
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3/29
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Koutetsukan
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Walbert Ibarra (Scorpion)
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Oscar Cooper (Phoenix)
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Alberto Salazar (Crane)
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Jorge Matar (Scorpion)
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Cincinnati, Ohio. [98 People]
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3/29
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Imperial librarian
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Chris Finger (Lion)
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Jason Aken (Dragon)
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Kenny Jones (Lion)
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Paul Ashman (Scorpion)
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Tacoma, Washington. [67 People]
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4/5
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Hero joins the Jade Hand
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Josh Gaydos (Mantis)
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Anthony Dingman (Dragon)
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Greg Byrne (Lion)
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Greg Wong (Dragon)
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Manhattan, Kansas. [87 People]
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4/5
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Dark Covenant of Fire
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Chris Nicoll (Dragon)
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AJ Valle (Unicorn)
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Chris Dreyer (Spider)
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Jason Aken (Dragon)
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Valencia, Spain. [132 People]
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4/5
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Journal of a former elemental master
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Gustavo Caperan (Phoenix)
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Pablo Rojo (Unicorn)
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Juan Palomo (Scorpion)
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Alberto Vazquez (Dragon)
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Manila, Philippines. [52 People]
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4/5
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Shiro Morito
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Mark Guillen (Unicorn)
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Roy Umali (Unicorn)
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Alain Hortillosa (Crane)
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Irvin Amores (Unicorn)
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Pretoria, South Africa. [17 People]
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4/5
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Lost Naga temple
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Robert Almgren (Dragon - P)
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Gerhardus Klopper (Mantis - JH)
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Amy Brehm (Lion - P)
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Russell Goldman (Scorpion - P)
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Gatineau, Quebec. [39 People]
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4/12
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South Hub Silk Works
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Steven Collin (Mantis)
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Dustin Smith (Lion)
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Wedge (Dragon)
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Andrew Findlay (Crab)
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Colorado Springs, Colorado. [55 People]
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4/12
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Jade cache
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Drew Allen (Crab)
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Chris Pepe (Lion)
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Paul Merchant (Scorpion)
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James Matthews (Phoenix)
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Sheffield, United Kingdom. [79 People]
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4/12
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Owed a favor by Yasuki Jinn-Kuen.
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Aaron Boyhan (Unicorn)
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Eric Hoath (Scorpion)
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Jon Butler (Dragon)
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Eoin Burke (Crab)
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San Diego, California. [People]
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4/12
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Find a lost Bloodsword
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Craig Hopkins (Phoenix - P)
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Eric Boehm (Lion - T)
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Joe Frazier (Dragon - P)
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Ben Pollock (Scorpion - P)
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Sao Paulo, Brazil. [39 People]
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4/12
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Kyuden Seppun
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Andre Martins (Unicorn)
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Diego Bianchi (Mantis)
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Jeova Neto (Lion)
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Galileu Paolo (Crab)
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Lyon, France. [People]
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4/19
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Recover scrolls lost to the Lying Darkness
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Laurent Simon (Scorpion)
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Pierre-Emmanuel Bureau (Crane)
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Salman Barakat (Crab)
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Laurent Lepvrier (Crane)
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Wellington, New Zealand. [19 People]
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4/19
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Kill an enemy general
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Chris Bridgeman (Lion)
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KC Wong (Unicorn)
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Lincoln Hely (Scorpion)
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Hamish Thomsen (Phoenix)
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South Sioux City, Nebraska. [107 People]
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4/26
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Toku Torid-e
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Chris Fuchs (Lion)
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Daniel Walters (Lion)
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AJ Valle (Unicorn)
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Andy Tate (Unicorn)
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Rio Rancho, New Mexico. [32 People]
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4/26
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Book of Fire
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Chris Pepe (Dragon)
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Paul Merchant (Scorpion)
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Marty Lund (Lion)
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Isaac Cynova (Mantis)
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Moscow, Russia. [24 People]
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4/26
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Warning from Asahina Sekawa
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Danila Hmyl (Spider)
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Anton Tamarov (Mantis)
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Alexander Khlobystov (Dragon)
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Artem Fomichev (Dragon)
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Capital Federal, Argentina. [27 People]
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5/3
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Student at Akodo War College.
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Alberto Mora (Crane)
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Javer Espana (Phoenix)
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Jorge Matar (Scorpion)
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Diego Vergara (Dragon)
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Brussels, Belgium. [82 People]
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5/3
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Imperial spouse for Bayushi Tsimaru
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Laurent Lepvrier (Scorpion)
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Andreas Ljubisic (Crane)
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Faber Van Kraanen (Crane)
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Nicolas Fortune (Crane)
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Athens, Greece. [46 People]
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5/4
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Hostage from the Dragon.
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Hermes Pirlis (Crane)
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Nikos Apostolou (Dragon)
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Haris Prokopiou (Lion)
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Panos Georgopoulos (Crab)
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Rockville, Maryland. [88 People]
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5/17
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Kill a Lost clan member.
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Joe Maiden (Crane)
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Robyn P (Crab)
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Barry Kunz (Dragon)
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Dan Seeley (Mantis)
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Selangor, Malaysia. [20 People]
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5/17
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Question from an Oracle.
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Jason Chew (Unicorn)
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Ahmad Kamal (Phoenix)
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Jeremy Ooi (Lion)
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KC Har (Phoenix)
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Fort Worth, Texas. [78 People]
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5/17
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Knowledge of Ratling history.
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Marty Lund (Lion)
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Trevor Nerpel (Dragon)
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Scott Rixson (Crane)
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Dan Jacobson (Crab)
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Chilliwack, British Columbia. [47 People]
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5/17
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Establish a northern outpost.
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Andrew Ornatov (Spider)
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Leon Phillips (Unicorn)
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Patrick Naayer (Unicorn)
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Roger Morrison (Scorpion)
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Paris, France. [129 People]
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5/17
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Student at the Akodo War College
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Christian Horstkotter (Unicorn)
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Faber van Kraanen (Lion)
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Reda Lounis (Dragon)
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Samuel Benies (Unicorn)
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Evansville, Indiana. [76 People]
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5/24
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Commune with an ancestral spirit.
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Jason Aken (Unicorn)
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Hayes Hunter (Lion)
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Daniel Walters (Lion)
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Brian Fox (Crane)
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Long Beach, California. [54 People]
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5/24
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Rebuild a famous temple.
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Tristan Muntsinger (Scorpion)
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Kele Mendell (Crab)
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Luke Hoang (Crab)
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Andrew Flynn (Unicorn)
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Aldershot, United Kingdom. [60 People]
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5/24
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Monopoly on a clan export.
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James Pratt (Crab)
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Paul Moore (Lion)
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Ben Palmer (Lion)
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Neil Robbins (Lion)
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Collinsville, Illinois. [119 People]
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5/31
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Owed a favor by Otomo Hoketuhime (dead)
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Hayes Hunter (Lion)
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Chris Nicoll (Crane)
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Jason Aken (Unicorn)
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Matt Kreideweis (Crab)
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Antelope, California. [88 People]
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5/31
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Mizen Mura
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Case Kiyonaga (Lion)
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Ohmy Fasuduani (Crane)
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Chris Cappelletti (Phoenix)
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Anthony Dingman (Dragon)
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Sevilla, Spain. [66 People]
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Student to learn from the Phoenix
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Jose Luis Tagarro (Unicorn)
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Julio Reina (Scorpion)
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Sergio Angel (Lion)
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Jorge Cabrejos (Shadowlands)
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Nuernberg, Germany. [90 People]
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6/7
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Ship of Jade
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Salman Barakat (Crab)
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Faber van Kraanen (Lion)
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Marcus Finger (Lion)
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Ysarion Deichl (Crane)
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Melbourne, Australia. [20 People]
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6/7
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Dragon Guard City
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Richard Chan (Mantis)
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Carl Harris (Unicorn)
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Sam Groom (Crab - Jade Hand)
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Leigh Gregurke (Scorpion)
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Portland, Oregon. [59 People]
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6/7
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Previously uninhabited island.
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Carlos Matos (Lion)
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David Winner (Crane)
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Mike Petke (Dragon)
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Case Kiyonaga (Lion)
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Maumee, Ohio. [72 People]
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6/14
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Book of Air
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Andrew Vought (Scorpion)
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Dan Sacco (Dragon)
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Paul Ashman (Dragon)
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Adam Mollan (Scorpion)
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Thunder Bay, Ontario. [36 People]
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6/14
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Library lost in Otosan Uchi
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Mike Clark (Scorpion)
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Brandon Smith (Phoenix)
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Steven Collin (Mantis)
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Eric Gardiner (Unicorn)
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Anchorage, Alaska. [21 People]
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6/15
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Koeru Mura
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Wesley Kreger (Mantis)
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Joe Desimone (Crane)
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Nick Keyuravong (Phoenix)
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Jared Inghram (Mantis)
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Orem, Utah. [29 People]
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6/21
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Favor from Asako Bairei.
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Michael Tunes (Unicorn)
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Zack Cameron (Crab)
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Greg Wong (Dragon)
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Randy Gustman (Scorpion)
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Note: Koteis with dates that are bold or italicized have not yet been added to the points totals.
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Clan
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1st Place (Pure/Tainted)
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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4th Place
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Total Points
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Lion
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10
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13
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12
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5
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108
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Unicorn
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10
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7
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8
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6
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83
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Scorpion
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10
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5
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6
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11
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78
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Dragon
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5
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6
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10
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9
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67
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Crane
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5
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10
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5
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6
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66
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Crab
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5
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4
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5
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8
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50
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Phoenix
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3
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5
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3
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4
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37
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Mantis
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4
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4
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2
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3
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35
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Spider
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2
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0
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3
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1
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15
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Shadowlands
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0
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0
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0
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1
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1
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Note: Koteis with dates that are in bold are missing information. Koteis with dates that are in italic are complete, but have not yet been added to points totals.
Key:
BH: Black Heart of the Empire
DL: Allegiance to the Dark Lord
DLF: Dark Lord's Favor
S: Personalities with the Shadowlands Trait
G: Shadowlands gold
BS: Bloodsword/Shamesword
C: Other cards
T: Tainted with unknown cards
F: Fate cards that give the Shadowlands Trait
P: Pure
As winter's last breath fades in the face of spring, the Great Clans look at one another with unabashed hostility. The Winter Court of 1169 taught the samurai of Rokugan but one thing: no man can be selected to sit up on the throne. If there is to be an Emperor, the throne must be taken. With even long-standing alliances strained by the events of the winter, the Great Clans now seek to consolidate their power base, as each takes steps to ensure that their vision of the next dynasty comes to pass, rather than that of their enemies. Resources previously considered unimportant now command the attention of multiple Clans, and the scramble for power has begun in earnest.
On the horizon, the coming storm continues to grow stronger.
During the 2008 Kotei season, the Great Clans are attempting to seize as much power and resources as they can in hopes of placing the next Emperor on the throne. Toward that end, they are taking control of previously unaligned holdings, each one adding something new to their array of resources to be used against their enemies. For each victory during the season, the winner will select one holding or event for their Clan.
The following holdings or resources are available to be chosen beginning with the first Kotei tournament of 2008. At the season's half-way point, additional items will be added to the list for each sphere, ensuring that the prizes for the latter half of the season will have the same allure as those during the first weeks.
Militaristic
* Creation of a new martial arts style (Winner picks the name!)
* Dawn Tower (Location) – One of two towers that guard the Emperor's Bay near the ruins of Otosan Uchi, the Dawn Tower holds great value in terms of guarding West Hub Village.
* Destruction of the Forgotten Sons bandit organization
* Kill an enemy general in an upcoming battle
* Koutetsukan (Location) – The largest and most extensive shipyards in the Empire, Koutetsukan aids in the production of vessels for the Mantis, Crab, Crane, and Phoenix Clans, but swears allegiance to none.
* Loyalty of the Legion of 2,000
* Owed a favor by Bayushi Sunetra
* Shiro Heichi (Location) – The ruined home of the now-extinct Boar Clan, and the home of a mysterious group of spirits called the Shokaki Dogu.
* Shiro Ichiro (Location) – The revitalized home of the Badger Clan, this fortress guards the unoccupied northwestern border of the Empire from all intruders.
* Shiro Morito (Location) – Home to the militant Ox Clan, Shiro Morito sits in the northern regions of Dragon Heart Plain and guards against both the yobanjin tribes to the north as well as stands watch over the ruins of Shiro Chuda.
* A personality from your clan is allowed to study at the Akodo War College.
* Your clan establishes a military outpost beyond Rokugan's northern border.
* Your clan gains possession of The Book of Fire, a treatise on war and swordsmanship penned by Kakita Tsuken, the Keeper of Fire.
* Gain the loyalty of a troupe of veteran ronin to safeguard your Clan's ancestral estate.
Political
* Appointment as Chief Magistrate in Toshi Ranbo
* Host the first Winter Court of the new Emperor
* Kudo (Location) – A very productive farming village, Kudo is a hotbed of Minor Clan activity and a point of contention among several clans, including Hare, Fox, and Sparrow.
* Kyuden Miya (Location) – Home of the Miya family, Kyuden Miya is also home to one of the greatest stables outside the Unicorn provinces, and one of the most extensive historical records currently in existence anywhere in the Empire.
* Kyuden Seppun (Location) – A great temple and fortress, the home of the Seppun family is important not only to the Imperial families but the Brotherhood as well.
* Mizen Mura (Location) – This village guards the border between the Crane and Imperial lands, and is an important holding to the Seppun family.
* Owed a favor by Otomo Hoketuhime
* Political Hostage taken from a clan of the winner's choosing
* Toku Torid-e (Location) – The Monkey Clan's most important holding, this is the home of their ruling family and the center for their magistrates, who serve the Emperor directly.
* A personality from your Clan is allowed to study at the Doji Courtier School.
* A personality of your choice (pending Story Team approval) receives an Imperial spouse.
* Your clan gains possession of the Book of Air, a treatise on politics and diplomacy by Mirumoto Masae, the Keeper of Air.
* Your clan successfully mediates a dispute between two minor clans.
Spiritual
* Choose a Hero to gain membership in the Jade Hand
* End the life of a Lost member of your Clan
* Dangai (Location) – This small monastery is a center of study and enlightenment for the Brotherhood, and sees visitors and pilgrims from all across the Empire.
* Discover one of Lady Doji's Tears
* Discover one of the lost Dark Covenants of the Elements
* Owed a favor by Seppun Kiharu
* Rebuild a famous temple lost in a war
* Shinden Osano-Wo (Location) – The largest temple to Osano-Wo, the Fortune of Fire and Thunder, this temple is home to the most militant of all monastic orders.
* Shiro Usagi (Location)
* Sunset Tower (Location) – The second of two towers that guard the entrance to Emperor's Bay near Otosan Uchi, the Sunset Tower is a symbol of vigilance and purity to the entire Empire.
* A personality from your clan is allowed to study the ways of the kami with the Phoenix Clan.
* Your clan gains possession of The Book of Void, a treatise on philosophy and theology penned by Asahina Hira, the Keeper of the Void.
* A member of your clan will commune with an ancestral spirit from the Dawn of the Empire.
* A garden in your clan's lands will become known as the perfect sand garden, maintained by the Brotherhood.
Knowledge
* Ask one question of an Oracle
* Build and host the new Imperial Histories
* Discovery of a Shrine to a forgotten Fortune
* Discover the secrets of a lost Naga temple
* Locate the journals of a former Elemental Master
* Location of one of the lost two Bloodswords
* Owed a favor by Asako Bairei
* Recovery of the contents of a library lost in Otosan Uchi
* Secrets of the Black Lotus Smuggler Cartel
* Vyakarana (Location) – A partially rebuilt Naga city, a portion of Vyakarana is occupied by Unicorn troops with the blessings of the serpent men. The remainder of the city, however, is unoccupied, and quite close to essential Unicorn holdings.
* Your clan will discover the true, complete history of the Nezumi race, perhaps the only such copy in existance.
* Your clan gains possession of The Book of Water, a treatise on scholarly pursuits and the mythology of the Empire penned by Doji Jun'ai, the Keeper of Water.
* Discover a cache of lost scrolls believed to have been consumed by the Lying Darkness.
* A member of your clan will receive an enigmatic correspondence from Asahina Sekawa, the long-missing Keeper of the Five Rings, containing an important warning.
Economic
* Controlling interest in the preeminent tailor of Toshi Ranbo
* Dragon's Guard City (Location) – Once an essential component of trade from Otosan Uchi to the northern Empire, Dragon Guard City sits within Treacherous Pass, and remains a vital trade point for all exports from the revitalized Hub Villages.
* Establish a monopoly on one of your Clan's exports
* Imo Hana Mura Sake Works
* Koeru Mura (Location) – Despite its small size, Koeru Mura is home to exceptionally fertile farmlands and constantly produces crops in excess of what is required for its needs and taxes, and sells its excess to various Minor Clans each year.
* Owed a favor by Yasuki Jinn-Kuen
* Seizure of a cache of jade from smugglers
* Services of the Empire's most skilled silversmith
* Southern Hub Village Silk Works
* Zakyo Toshi (Location) – The so-called “Pleasure City” is a haven to vice and corruption, but is also an incredibly lucrative holding that produces wealth far in excess of its size each year.
* Your clan discovers a lost shipping vessel from the Ivory Kingdoms, blown far off course, its crew long dead and its hold full of jade.
* Your clan gains possession of The Book of Earth, a treatise on minimalism, resources and the management thereof penned by Kaiu Sugimoto, the Keeper of Earth.
* Certain members of your clan secretly sponsor a smuggling ring operating within your enemies' lands.
* Your clan will establish a formal holding on a previously uninhabited island a short distance from the Islands of Silk & Spice.
NOTE: The choices do NOT confer additional points in the Race, the categories are simply to assist in understanding of their meaning and influence on the Clans.
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Kotei 2008: Other Points
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Location
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Date
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Sportsman (Spirit)
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Theme Deck (Knowledge)
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Attire (Politics)
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Farthest Traveled (Economy)
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Bonus
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Kotei Cruise, Florida. [17 People]
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2/16
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Zach (Spider)
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Dave Laderoute (Scorpion)
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Dave Laderoute (Scorpion)
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Ben Henderson (Dragon)
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Dublin, Ireland.
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3/1
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Salman Barakat (Crab)
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Justin Walsh (Spider)
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Mary Burke (Scorpion)
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Luke Fleeman (Spider)
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Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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3/1
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Sam Osborn (Dragon)
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Rick Heinz (Scorpion)
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Dave Laderoute (Scorpion)
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Jazz Sutto (Lion)
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Dublin, California.
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3/1
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Kellen Walker (Crab)
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Josh Fohrman (Spider)
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Amanda Lau (Crane)
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Paul Brown (Scorpion)
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Toulouse, France.
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3/1
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Jean-Baptiste Corbier (Lion)
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Benoit Goyheneche (Spider)
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Jean-Christophe Cahuzac (Crab)
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Matthieu Guyot (Crab)
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Madrid, Spain.
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3/1
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Alberto Vazquez (Dragon)
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Ruben Aguilera (Spider)
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Hector Salgado (Scorpion)
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Borja Collantes (Crab)
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Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. [People]
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3/14
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Jason Mitchell (Dragon)
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Art Tebbel (Spider)
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Benjamin Pattou (Unicorn)
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James Matthews (Phoenix)
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Douglasville, Georgia. [90 People]
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3/8
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Craig Yoshihara (Unicorn)
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Thao Nguyen (Scorpion)
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Erin Ross (Scorpion)
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Branden Bauer (Dragon)
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Karlsruhe, Germany. [People]
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3/8
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Sebastian Wagner (Scorpion)
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Rene Daszenies (Crab)
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Robert Almgren (Dragon)
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Robert Almgren (Dragon)
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Wroclaw, Poland. [76 People]
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3/8
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Przemyslaw Stepien (Lion)
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Adam Hans (Crane)
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Damian Chmielewski (Spider)
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Daniel Niebieszczanski (Unicorn)
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Brisbane, Australia. [32 People]
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3/8
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Wayne Dyvestyn (Scorpion)
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Rachel Jackson (Scorpion)
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Jason Paravacini (Crab)
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Damien Hennesy (Spider)
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Sebastopol, California. [60 People]
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3/8
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Josh Howard (Lion)
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Bryan Reese (Unicorn)
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Amanda Lau (Crane)
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Matt Lienau (Phoenix)
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Calgary, Canada. [51 People]
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3/22
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Noah Decter-Jackson (Lion)
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Ryan Buhler (Scorpion)
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Paul Thorgrimson (Crab)
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Paul Chang (Crane)
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil. [20 People]
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3/22
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Bruno Carvalho (Scorpion)
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Ademar Savaki (Phoenix)
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Ademar Savaki (Phoenix)
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Jehovah Netto (Lion)
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. [46 People]
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3/23
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Leif Steiztol (Lion)
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James Douglass (Mantis)
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Paul Thorgrimson (Crab)
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Paul Chang (Crane)
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Budapest, Hungary. [42 People]
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3/29
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Timo Sternberg (Unicorn)
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Alain Morange (Scorpion)
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Alain Morange (Scorpion)
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Antonio Montenegro (Mantis)
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Santiago, Chile. [People]
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3/29
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Walbert Ibarra (Scorpion)
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Cesar Campos (Scorpion)
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Fernando Efe (Scorpion)
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Carlos Rivera (Spider)
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Cincinnati, Ohio. [98 People]
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3/29
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Leanne Orwigg (Mantis)
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Arron Damen (Mantis)
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Jim Chattem (Scorpion)
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Lon Schlittenhart (Lion)
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Tacoma, Washington. [67 People]
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4/5
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Morgan Holland (Crane)
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James Watson (Mantis)
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Morgan Holland (Crane)
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Matt Demand (Spider)
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Manhattan, Kansas. [People]
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4/5
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Anthony Manes (Lion)
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Tim McLees (Spider)
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David Walters (Lion)
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Tim McLees (Spider)
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Valencia, Spain. [People]
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4/5
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Manuel Camacho (Dragon)
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David Cantabrana (Phoenix)
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Isabel Busquets (Scorpion)
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Kostas Adamopoulos (Dragon)
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Manila, Philippines. [52 People]
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4/5
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Melvin Melicano (Scorpion)
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Alain Hortillosa (Crane)
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Roldan Rosales (Scorpion)
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Ben ??? (Crab)
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Pretoria, South Africa. [17 People]
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4/5
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Robert Almgren (Dragon)
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Louis Botha (Dragon)
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Gerhardus Klopper (Mantis)
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Robert Almgren (Dragon)
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Gatineau, Quebec. [39 People]
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4/12
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Robert Bellefeuille (Crab)
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Chad O'Byrne (Phoenix)
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Brandon Smith (Phoenix)
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Noah Decter-Jackson (Lion)
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Colorado Springs, Colorado. [55 People]
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4/12
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Crane
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Crane
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Unicorn
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Brad McGinty (Spider)
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Sheffield, United Kingdom. [People]
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4/12
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Mark Armitage (Spider)
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Mike Dickenson (Crane)
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Phil Comer (Lion)
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Morgan Holland (Crane)
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San Diego, California. [60 People]
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4/12
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Joseph Schuster (Dragon)
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Luke Fleeman (Spider)
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Dawn Parsons (Spider)
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Paul Chang (Crane)
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Sao Paulo, Brazil. [39 People]
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4/12
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Marco Aurelio (Scorpion)
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Marco Aurelio (Scorpion)
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Bruno Carvalho (Scorpion)
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Bruno Carvalho (Scorpion)
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Lyon, France. [105 People]
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4/19
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Baptiste Jouaneton (Crab)
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Oliver Rivera (Spider)
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Benjamin Pattou (Unicorn)
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Benjamin Pattou (Unicorn)
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Wellington, New Zealand. [19 People]
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4/19
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Chris Bridgeman (Lion)
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James Dunning (Dragon)
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Meredith Lalande (Scorpion)
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Morne Henderson (Crab)
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South Sioux City, Nebraska. [106 People]
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4/26
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Dan Lennon (Hare)
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Jesse Wallace (Scorpion)
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Daniel Walters (Lion)
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Eric Welsh (Crab)
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Rio Rancho, New Mexico. [32 People]
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4/26
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Dan Merchant (Dragon)
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Dan Merchant (Dragon)
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Jacob Claussen (Unicorn)
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Michael Brown (Scorpion)
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Moscow, Russia. [24 People]
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4/26
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Natasha Abramova (Phoenix)
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Nikolay Roganov (Crane)
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Natasha Abramova (Phoenix)
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Dmitry Chizhevsky (Lion)
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Capital Federal, Argentina. [27 People]
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5/3
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Walbert Ibarra (Scorpion)
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Alexander Iartsev (Scorpion)
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Almendra Baez (Scorpion)
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Felipe Abarzua (Dragon)
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Brussels, Belgium. [People]
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5/3
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Arnaud Petit (Mantis)
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Alain Morange (Scorpion)
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Alain Morange (Scorpion)
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Alexander Gehrlein (Spider)
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Athens, Greece. [46 People]
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5/4
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Nick Mantzouratos (Scorpion)
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Sotiris Apostolou (Scorpion)
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Stasinos Karampatsos (Mantis)
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Antonio Montenegro (Mantis)
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Selangor, Malaysia. [20 People]
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5/17
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Andypura Zachardyutama (Crab)
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Chong Fook Jade (Scorpion)
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Mohd Hafeezal Izwan (Unicorn)
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Alvin Yeoh (Unicorn)
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Fort Worth, Texas. [78 People]
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5/17
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Kilian Downey (Mantis)
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Nathan SchattmanLion
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David Bennett (Crane)
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Jared Noble (Crab)
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Chilliwack, British Columbia. [47 People]
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5/17
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Noah Decter-Jackson (Lion)
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Brian Pickles (Dragon)
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Robert Sarnowski (Scorpion)
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Brian Pickles (Dragon)
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Paris, France. [129 People]
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5/17
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Laurent Lepvrier (Scorpion)
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Gregoire Lefebvre (Scorpion)
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Michael Hubert (Scorpion)
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Antonio Montenegro (Mantis)
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Rockville, Maryland. [88 People]
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5/17
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Paul Chang (Crane)
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Matt Dalen (Dragon)
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Robert Almgren (Dragon)
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Dennis Karembelas (Scorpion)
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Evansville, Indiana. [76 People]
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5/24
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Jim Chatham (Scorpion)
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Steve Lawson (Dragon)
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Erykah Fassett (Crane)
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Robert Almgren (Dragon)
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Long Beach, California. [54 People]
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5/24
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Thomas Lee (Phoenix)
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Stephanie Dane (Spider)
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Joe Frazier (Dragon)
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Chad Kirby (Mantis)
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Aldershot, United Kingdom. [60 People]
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5/24
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Bobby Moran (Scorpion)
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Stuart Taylor (Lion)
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Paul Moore (Lion)
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Antonio Montenegro (Mantis)
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Collinsville, Illinois. [119 People]
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5/31
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Aryn Keeney (Mantis)
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Thomas Graham (Scorpion)
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Kate Adams (Lion)
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Lincoln Hely (Scorpion)
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Antelope, California. [88 People]
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5/31
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Josh Fohrman (Spider)
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Calvin Culp (Crab)
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Amanda Lau (Crane)
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Anthony Doornebosch (Spider)
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Sevilla, Spain. [66 People]
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5/31
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Fernando Arsuaga (Unicorn)
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Antonio Gonzalez (Unicorn)
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Altair Perez (Phoenix)
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Antonio Montenegro (Mantis)
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Nuernberg, Germany. [90 People]
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6/7
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Meik Nowak (Unicorn)
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Juliane Mittasch (Phoenix)
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Timo Sternberg (Unicorn)
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Amy Brehm (Lion)
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Melbourne, Australia. [20 People]
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6/7
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Mark Biffin (Crane)
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Ookami (Lion)
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Steven Merlo (Scorpion)
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Michael Hill (Mantis)
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Portland, Oregon. [People]
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6/7
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Ashe Arala (Scorpion)
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Marcos Tunes (Phoenix)
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Benjamin Pattou (Phoenix)
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Patricia Klouchek (Unicorn)
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Maumee, Ohio. [72 People]
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6/14
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Joe Streidl (Crane)
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Arren Daman (Mantis)
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Ryan O'Leary (Crab)
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Eric Welsh (Crab)
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Thunder Bay, Ontario. [36 People]
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6/14
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Noah Decter-Jackson (Lion)
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Andrew Laderoute (Crab)
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Eric Gardiner (Unicorn)
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Robert Bellefeuille (Crab)
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Anchorage, Alaska. [21 People]
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6/15
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Drew Lanz (Dragon)
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Kacie Carlson (Crane)
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Nolan Oliver (Spider)
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Wesley Kreger (Mantis)
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Orem, Utah. [29 People]
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6/21
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Mark Williams (Dragon)
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Marcus Tunes (Phoenix)
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Scorpion
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Paul Chang (Crane)
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Note: Koteis with dates that are bold or italicized have not yet been added to the points totals.
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The Blood of Champions
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 4th: |
| Sportsman: |
| Theme Deck: |
| Best Attire: |
| Furthest Traveled: |
| Total: |
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| Lion |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Spider |
| Spider |
| Spider |
| Crane |
| 42 Players |
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| Brian Yoon |
| Craig Hopkins |
| Tristan Muntsinger |
| Karl Prince |
| Stephanie Dane |
| Denis Holiday |
| Dawn Parsons |
| Paul Change |
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| Story Point: Akodo Shigetoshi will have a child. |
| Fiction: Words and Deeds, Part I |
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| Lion will receive 2 military points. |
| Phoenix will receive 1 military point. |
| Spider will receive 1 spirit, politics and knowledge point. |
| Crane will receive 1 economy point. |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 2 military points for first place and 1 for second. One additional point in each of the other spheres will be awarded.
For over a thousand years, the blood of the Kami has reigned in the Empire of Rokugan. Though interrupted, the bloodlines of Hida, Doji, Togashi, Akodo, Shiba, Bayushi, and Shinjo have never lost the powerful influence they wield in the world of mortals. It is the duty of all samurai, particularly those who bear the name of a god, to see to it that their line continues. Unfortunately, decades of war and strife have ended many bloodlines without heirs, making those that continue all the more important, for only those with the blood of Champions are truly fit to rule the Empire.
The winning faction of this tournament will discover that their Champion is to have a son or daughter, ensuring that their line will continue uninterrupted for another generation. The winner may choose the gender of the child, and can determine whether or not that child has the gift that will allow them to speak to the kami when they come of age in the course of time.
Date: February 9th
Place: Irvine, California
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Favor of the Imperial Storyteller
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 2nd: |
| 3rd: |
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| Sportsman 1st: |
| Sportsman 2nd: |
| Theme Deck 1st: |
| Theme Deck 2nd: |
| Best Attire 1st: |
| Best Attire 2nd: |
| Furthest Traveled 1st: |
| Furthest Traveled 2nd: |
| Total: |
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| Crane |
| Unicorn |
| Crab |
| Scorpion |
| Mantis |
| Lion |
| Spider |
| Scorpion |
| Mantis |
| Scorpion |
| Mantis |
| Lion |
| 64 Players |
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| Thomas Pecqueur |
| Julius Van Der Steen |
| Gael Schmidt-Cleach |
| Simon Lapierre |
| William Marcelli |
| Owen Michaud |
| Julien Harquet |
| Alain Morange |
| Stasinos Karampatsos |
| Alain Morange |
| Stasinos Karampatsos |
| Ivan Kalatchev |
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| Story Point: The Crane Clan will receive the favor of the Imperial Storyteller. |
| Fiction: Acts of Virtue |
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| Race for the Throne: |
| Crane will receive 4 military points. |
| Unicorn will receive 2 military points. |
| Crab will receive 1 military point. |
| Scorpion will receive 1 military, politics and knowledge point. |
| Mantis will receive 3 economy, politics and spirit points. |
| Lion will receive 1 economy and spirit point. |
| Spider will receive 3 knowledge points. |
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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. Three points for first place and one point for second place in each of the other spheres will be awarded.
The so-called Imperial Storytellers are an odd lot, but much beloved by the people of Rokugan. Most come from the ranks of the Miya family, but storytellers from the Otomo and even Seppun are not unheard of. Elderly and no longer able to serve in their previous capacity, these samurai instead travel the Empire, visiting the courts and villages of the Great and Minor Clans and sharing stories of valor from the Empire's history with its people. Samurai greatly appreciate the exceptional storytelling skill of these men and women, and the peasants savor any form of entertainment, much less from kindly old samurai who favor them with gifts in the process.
The outcome of this tournament will determine which Great Clan will receive the favor of one of the eldest Imperial Storytellers. The old man will spend a year traveling among the people of that land, bringing glory and honor to their heroes and Champions with his stories, and bringing peace and happiness to the peasants. The Storyteller's presence will doubtless have a significant effect on the clan's attempt to gain the throne.
The winner of this tournament will gain the unprecedented right to ask one favor of the Legend of the Five Rings Story Team. Obviously, all requests are subject to approval, but could include any number of possibilities. Examples of appropriate requests include the following:
1. "Could you write a fiction starring (My Favorite Character!)?"
2. "In the next expansion, could you name one character (Name Here!)?"
3. "Can the next Scorpion fiction feature the origins of Deception's Veil Dojo?"
And so on! Examples of inappropriate requests (which will be instantly denied, and the winner will be asked to supply a new request) include:
1. "Will you bring (My Favorite Character!) back from the dead?"
2. "Will you make (My Favorite Character!) the Clan Champion?"
3. "Can you make (My Favorite Character!) the Emperor if the clan wins the Race?"
Date: February 9th-10th
Place: Starplayer, Paris, France
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The Third 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 Third Leg of the Race for the Throne, running from October 1 to December 31, 2007.
Military
Win a Third Leg Event: Various
Economy
Koku Pledge: 1 point for each 3000 Koku
Largest Single Koku Order: 3 points
Clan With Most Total Koku: 5/3/1 points
Farthest Travelled at Each 3nd Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at the European Championships)
Koku Auction at European Championships: 5 points for the single largest bid.
Best Bounty at the European Championships (player vote): 5/3/1 points
Emerald and Jade Vote: 7/5/3/1 points
Politics
Best Clan Attire Online Contest: 7/6/5/4/3/2/1
Design an Oni for Halloween (RPG): 7/5/3/1
Best Clan Attire at Each 3nd Leg Event: 1 point (5/4/3/2/1 at the European Championships)
Clan with most new sets of three players at a store: 5/3/1
Best Clan Banner at the European Championships: 5/3/1 points
Most Personality Copies sent to AEG: 5/3/1 points
Knowledge
Best Story or Theme Deck at each 3nd Leg Event: 1 point (3/2/1 at the European Championships)
What Came First online contest: 5/3/1 points
Flavor Text Contest: 5/4/3/2/1 points
Treatise on War (hosted by thelionclan.com): 5/3/1 points
Sensei Vote: 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 points
Spirit
Most NEW Imperial Assembly Subscriptions each month: 5/3/1 points
Bleed For Your Clan Blood Drive Day: 5/4/3/2/1 points
Sportsmanship Award at Each 3nd Leg Event: 1 (3/1 at Gencon)
Best L5R Video Contest: 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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Third Leg Standings
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| Clan |
Military |
Economy |
Politics |
Knowledge |
Spirit |
| Crab |
29 |
4 |
18 |
1 |
7 |
| Crane |
8 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
11 |
| Dragon |
14 |
7 |
13 |
9 |
22 |
| Lion |
16 |
1 |
5 |
7 |
1 |
| Mantis |
13 |
10 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
| Phoenix |
7 |
4 |
0 |
13 |
1 |
| Scorpion |
16 |
15 |
42 |
13 |
21 |
| Spider |
0 |
1 |
8 |
17 |
3 |
| Unicorn |
8 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
2 |
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Temptations:
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Since the death of Agasha Tamori and the ascension of Tamori Chosai as the Dark Oracle of Fire, the Dragon have narrowly avoided his wrath thanks to the boon demanded by a Phoenix, that Chosai leave the Empire and never return. However, the Dark Oracle has not been idle, and has plagued his former clan with intermittent attacks through his minions, requiring the Dragon to construct a line of Watchtowers for no reason other than to guard against the Dark Oracle’s incursions. With such incredible power at his disposal, there seemed little way to combat the Dark Oracle directly.
Now, however, a chance has presented itself. Sympathetic yobanjin nomads, working together with the last remaining warriors of the Broken Shinbone tribe, have located the Dark Oracle’s lair. If this temptation is accepted, the Dragon will expand their borders for the first time in their clan’s history, seizing land left empty by the Dark Oracle’s machinations, and destroying him in his lair, once and for all. The Dragon will gain vital new land that can be used for farmlands, and the threat to the Empire’s northern border will be destroyed forever.
If this temptation is accepted, you will also be eligible to receive a new Dragon Clan Stronghold to be designed and printed with an upcoming L5R set.
Before you choose, weigh the cost. For if you accept this temptation, the points you earn in Leg 4 in Spirit will be reduced by half at the conclusion of Leg 4. |
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Story Point: The Dragon will not expand their borders or destroy the Dark Oracle.
Fiction: The Haze of Time |
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| Scorpion: |
Among the greatest heroes in the Scorpion Clan’s history is Bayushi Shoju, the maligned genius who attempted to save the Empire and instead is reviled as a traitor and a failure. Indeed, the Scorpion must revere their fallen Champion in secret, for even today his name is uttered as a curse among the other Great Clans. Shoju was even denied entry into the Realm of Blessed Ancestors, as the circumstances of his death prior to the Clan War damned him to the Realm of the Hungry Dead.
Now, however, a hero among the Scorpion will have the opportunity to aid Shoju in re-entering the cycle of rebirth. If this temptation is accepted, the fallen Champion will be born again among the Scorpion, and in time he will rise to greatness and restore the name of his ancestor in the eyes of the entire Empire.
If this temptation is accepted, you will also be eligible to receive a newly design Scorpion Stronghold to be designed and printed with an L5R set in the near future.
Before you choose, weigh the cost. For if you accept this temptation, the points you earn in Leg 4 in Politics will be reduced by half at the conclusion of Leg 4. |
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Story Point: Bayushi Shoju will be reincarnated and redeemed.
Fiction: Vengeance
Card: Seven Stings Keep |
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Koku Drive 3
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| Single Largest Pledge: |
Mantis |
?? |
| Most Koku Overall: |
Scorpion |
0 |
| 2nd: |
Mantis |
0 |
| 3rd: |
Crane |
0 |
| Clan |
Koku |
Points |
| Scorpion |
6000+ |
0 |
| Mantis |
3000+ |
0 |
| Crane |
<3000 |
0 |
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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 1 Economy point. In addition, the single largest koku order will earn 3 Economy points, and the clan with the most total koku will earn 5 Economy points.
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Personality Pledges 3
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| Clan |
Personality |
Number submitted |
| Scorpion |
Bayushi Saya |
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| Crab |
Hida Daizu |
?? |
| Spider |
Voitagi |
?? |
The clans that send in the most copies of a single personality will receive Politics points in the Race to the Throne: 5 for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third. The top 3 Personalities will also be featured in fictions.
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Imperial Assembly Membership Drive
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Each month, the clans with the most new subscribers to the Imperial Assembly will gain spirit points for bringing new players into the clans. For the months of October, November and December, the point awards will be 5 for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third.
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The Topaz Championship
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 4th: |
| Sportsman: |
| Theme Deck: |
| Best Attire: |
| Furthest Traveled: |
| Total: |
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| Unicorn [Pure] |
| Crab [Pure] |
| Crab [Tao of Fu Leng] |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Phoenix |
| Lion |
| Dragon |
| 78 People |
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| Andy Tate |
| Jason Aken |
| Dan Jacobson |
| Jesse Wallace |
| Jonathan Roden |
| Brook Cunningham |
| Daniel Waters |
| Corey McAtee |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second place, and 1 each for third and fourth place. An additional point in each of the other spheres will be awarded.
Of all the so-called Jewel Tournaments, the Topaz Championship is perhaps the one most eagerly anticipated. It is held every year, while the others are generally held once a generation, and is open to all who might be chosen by their clans to represent them. The Topaz Championship is held in the small town of Tsuma in the Crane provinces, and there, the finest youth from each Great Clan compete in a series of grueling tests to see who among them is the finest warrior, the most learned scholar, the most skilled orator, and a dozen other accolades. Those who pass the tests before them earn the right to undergo their gempukku ceremony, the sacred ritual where a child is given their daisho and declared a samurai, before the assembled Imperials and Clan Champions. The one who emerges from the tournament victorious over all others is named Topaz Champion, the greatest youth in the Empire, and greatness inevitably follows.
The winner of this tournament will be able to name a character that will appear as a new personality for their faction in the upcoming year. They will be consulted as to the art description of this character, and will be included in discussions of any flavor traits that may appear on that card. This character will also appear as the star of the annual Topaz Championship fiction.
Date: December 29th
Place: Niles, IL
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Emerald and Jade Champions vote
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| Scorpion will receive 7 economy points. |
| Dragon will receive 5 economy points. |
| Crane will receive 3 economy points. |
| Crab will receive 1 economy point. |
With each purchase of Emerald and Jade Champions, players may cast a vote for their supported clan. The clans with the highest number of votes will receive points in the economy sphere.
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Flavor Text Contest
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| Winners: |
Results: |
| "Without the Crab, there is no Wall. Without the Wall, there is no Empire." |
Ruth Malpas (Phoenix) |
Phoenix will receive 5 knowledge points. |
| "We will not fail. We will not break. By Hida's strength, we will hold!" |
Christopher Armstrong (Spider) |
Spider will receive 4 knowledge points. |
| "Never lay down, never quit. We are the Crab, we are the Wall. We will not fall." |
Matthew Boyd (Lion) |
Lion will receive 3 knowledge points. |
| "Men," Daizu roared. "Today is the day. Today you will earn the name Hida!" |
Morgan Wade Carmichael (Crab) |
Crab will receive 2 knowledge points. |
| "The Crane take our wood, they take our stone, they take our jade, but these are not what makes the Wall. We are the Wall. The Wall will not fall." -Hida Daizu |
Thomas Hall (Phoenix) |
Phoenix will receive 1 knowledge point. |
Participants may receive knowledge points in the Race to the Throne by crafting the best flavor text for the following card, based on the image below:
Date: December 11th - 14th
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Treatise Contest
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| Winners: |
Results: |
| The Book of Dark Virtues |
Mason Crawford (Spider) |
Spider will receive 5 knowledge points. |
| Soshi Tishi's Senryaku |
Alain Morange (Scorpion) |
Scorpion will receive 3 knowledge points. |
| On War |
Ryan Reese (Spider) |
Spider will receive 1 knowledge point. |
Players may submit a treatise on war in Rokugan. The topic may be any clan's point of view on war, a general overview of war in Rokugan, tactics, whatever you want. It can focus on a single battle or event or an overarching view of battle and/or a given war. There is no limit on word count, but remember that if it gets too long, it'll get lost on all but the most patient reader.
Date: October 7th - November 30th
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The Order of Heroes
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 4th: |
| Sportsman: |
| Theme Deck: |
| Best Attire: |
| Furthest Traveled: |
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| Mantis |
| Dragon |
| Lion |
| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| 22 Players |
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| Jeronimo Gotico |
| Ari Neto |
| Enram Omar |
| Gabriel Toledo |
| Ari Neto |
| Thiagi Zibetti |
| Wanderson Souza |
| Bruno Carvalho |
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Race for the Throne: This event will be worth one military point for first place.
The Order of Heroes is a small and mysterious sect of the Brotherhood of Shinsei that reveres the Thunder Dragon, the patron of heroes. The brothers of the Order believe that it is their duty to aid others in realizing their potential. Toward this end, they have been known to use elaborate means to bring samurai into situations where there is a great need for heroes, and aiding them in rising to the occasion. The most infamous of these incidents is with the group of samurai known as the Champions of Bushido, whose actions were lauded all across the Empire. Now, the Order has located their next target, and plans to aid them in their rise to fame.
The winner of this tournament may select any one non-experienced, non-unique, living personality currently aligned to their faction. This personality will be targeted by the Order of Heroes and will undergo a great trial of some sort, overcoming incredible odds and emerging as one of the great heroes of their generation.
Date: December 15th
Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Bleed for your Clan
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| Results: |
| Scorpion will receive 5 spirit points. |
| Dragon will receive 4 spirit points. |
| Spider will receive 3 spirit points. |
| Unicorn will receive 2 spirit points. |
| Crane will receive 1 spirit point. |
Players may send in a verified slip from their blood banks by Nov. 30. The clans with the most donations will win points in the spirit sphere.
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Online Video Contest
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| Robert Denton (Crane) |
| Barry Kunz (Dragon) |
| Robert Denton (Crab) |
| Jason & Nathan Shafer (Dragon) |
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| Crane will receive 7 spirit points. |
| Dragon will receive 5 spirit points. |
| Crab will receive 3 spirit points. |
| Dragon will receive 1 spirit point. |
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Players may create a short video related to Legend of the Five Rings. The top four videos will receive spirit points.
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Stronghold Sensei Contest
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| Results: |
| Scorpion will receive 7 knowledge points. |
| Dragon will receive 6 knowledge points. |
| Crane will receive 5 knowledge points. |
| Phoenix will receive 4 knowledge points. |
| Spider will receive 3 knowledge points. |
| Lion will receive 3 knowledge points. |
| Unicorn will receive 1 knowledge point. |
At each stronghold store, a sensei will be chosen - the one who most embodies the game and best supports the game and community in that store. The clans will be ranked by how many sensei each clan claims, and the top 7 clans will receive points in the knowledge sphere of the race.
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Online Costume Contest
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Kevin Donovan (Scorpion) |
Scorpion will receive 7 politics points. |
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Matt Tyler (Scorpion) |
Scorpion will receive 6 politics points. |
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Michael Vincent Rabanal (Crab) |
Crab will receive 5 politics points. |
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John Urbanek (Crane) |
Crane will receive 4 politics points. |
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Alex Jacobs (Dragon) |
Dragon will receive 3 politics points,
plus 1 spirit point for taking the photo in a store. |
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Heidi Kirchgesner (Scorpion) |
Scorpion will receive 2 politics points. |
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Justin Baier (Crane) |
Crane will receive 1 politics point. |
Online competitors will post images of their costumes. The seven best costumes will receive politics points in the race.
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Northern Battles
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Top 4:
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Story Effects:
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| 3rd: |
| 4th: |
| Sportsman: |
| Theme Deck: |
| Best Attire: |
| Furthest Traveled: |
| Total: |
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| Lion |
| Lion |
| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| Lion |
| Crab |
| Dragon |
| 28 Players |
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| Antonis Panagiotopoulos |
| Tolis Koutsikos |
| Fountas Aggelos |
| Vasiliou Giorgos |
| Abostolou Sotiris |
| Giorgos Koiliaris |
| Tsartsarakos Tolis |
| Apostolou Nikos |
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| Lion will receive 7 military points and 1 knowledge point. |
| Scorpion will receive 1 military point and 1 spirit point. |
| Dragon will receive 1 economy point. |
| Crab will receive 1 politics point. |
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Race for the Throne: This event will be worth four military points for first place, two points for second place, and one each for third and fourth place. Additional points will be awarded for furthest traveled (economy), best attire (politics), theme deck (knowledge) and best sportsman/most spirited (spirit).
Now more than ever, the Clans need to expand their strength if they are to have any chance of taking the throne. Toward that end, the winning faction of this event has constructed a new stronghold on one of their borders.
The winner may choose the border to be fortified (such as the Lion choosing to reinforce their Crane, Dragon, Scorpion, or Unicorn border), or they may instead choose to name the new fortress (for example, Black Silk Castle or something similar).
Date: December 1st
Place: Kavala, Greece
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Gift of the Anou
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| Lion |
| Scorpion |
| Mantis |
| Crab |
| Dragon |
| Scorpion |
| Dragon |
| Dragon |
| 64 Players |
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| Aaron Barto |
| Joe Maiden |
| Dan Seeley |
| Dan Jacobsen |
| Barry Kunz |
| Matt Tyler |
| Alex Jacobs |
| Corey Baehon |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 2 military points for first place. One additional point in each of the other spheres will be awarded.
Centuries ago, the Crab lands were home to a man named Kaiu Anou, unquestionably the most brilliant architect that has ever walked the Empire of Rokugan. Anou’s innovations revolutionized the construction of virtually every major structure in the Empire, and there is not a clan stronghold in existence today that does not bear some signs of his work. The Anou now serve the Miya, having been granted fealty to that family in exchange for generous gifts made to the Crab by the Emperor at the time. Now, Miya Taihu has offered his services to the Great Clans, on the condition that they assist his family in the proper execution of their duties during this time of discord. Generally celebrated as the most brilliant mind since his ancestor, Miya Taihu's assistance is greatly valued by each and every Great Clan.
The winner of this tournament will be able to name and write the art description for a stronghold of their faction. This will be used in the next available slot for that faction to receive a stronghold. In addition, the winning player will be able to participate in the design discussions for this stronghold, offering comments and gaining insight into the design process.
Date: December 1st
Place: Dream Wizards, Rockville, Maryland
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Dawn of the Ogres
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| the true origins of the Ogre race. |
| Fiction: The Dawn of the Ogres |
| Race for the Throne: |
| Crab will receive 7 military points. |
| Crane will receive 6 military points. |
| Phoenix will receive 5 military points. |
| Scorpion will receive 4 military points. |
| Dragon will receive 4 military points. |
| Unicorn will receive 2 military points. |
| Lion will receive 1 military point. |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 7 military points for the most wins, 6 for second place, 5 for third, and so on.
To most, ogres are nothing more than simple-minded brutes in service to the Shadowlands. They are powerful, yes, and terrifying for the sheer destructive potential they can unleash when their ire is aroused, but ultimately they are not as dangerous as some other opponents that dark realm sends forth, such as the insidious oni of Jigoku. What virtually no one among Rokugan realizes is that the ogres were once something far greater, and far more dangerous.
The winning Clan of this global tournament will have one non-experienced, non-unique personality from their faction discover the true origins of the ogre race and, once this is revealed in the fiction, determine how their Clan reacts to and uses this knowledge.
Unlike global events in the past, this one will be a booster draft format event! It will use the new Shrine of Lady Sun draft pack, which will be sent with the event kit. Make sure you are up on all the rules for this format at our Rules Site.
Special Rule: The Ogre Warriors alternate-art participation card you receive may be used as one of your cards after drafting!
Winning: The winning player at each event may select the Clan to receive credit for the win. Since this is draft, we won’t hold you to the Clans you had to draft! The Clans with the most wins will receive points in the Military sphere of the Race for the Throne. 7 points for most reported wins, 6 for 2nd most reported wins, all the way down to 1 point.
Event Date: The event may be held at your local Dojo Days store November 9 through December 2. A store may run a total of two reportable events during this time.
Reporting: Reports are due back to AEG no later than December 10. A reporting form that may be mailed or faxed will be included!
Event Kits: Dojo Days stores of Level One and above do not need to request kits. Kits will be shipped to those stores automatically. If you would like to request a Kit for a store that is not a Level One Dojo Days store, please email Retail Support.
Date: November 9th - December 2nd
Place: Global Storyline Event
Website: http://www.l5r.com/events/dawn-of-the-ogres/
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Test of Strife
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| Mantis [Pure] |
| Scorpion [Pure] |
| Phoenix [Pure] |
| Dragon [Pure] |
| Crane |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Scorpion |
| 36 Players |
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| Raymond Roth |
| Jeff Jung |
| Chris Adkins |
| Robbi Robinson |
| James Houston |
| Jay Earle |
| Erin Ross |
| Tyler Hamilton |
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| Fiction: Intervention |
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Race for the Throne: This event will be worth four military points for first place, two points for second place, and one each for third and fourth place. Additional points will be awarded for furthest traveled (economy), best attire (politics), theme deck (knowledge) and best sportsman/most spirited (spirit).
The samurai of Rokugan are a competitive people, and particularly in times of strife they test their skills against one another to alleviate stress from the threat of constant war. This event will result in a character from the winning faction emerging as the champion of a tournament.
The winner of this tournament may either choose the identity of the winning personality (subject to Story Team approval), or the nature of the contest being held (a iaijutsu tournament, a sumotori tournament, a poetry contest, etc.)
Date: November 17th
Place: M.A.C.E., High Point, NC
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Kumitae
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| Crab |
| Unicorn |
| Unicorn |
| Dragon |
| Spider |
| Unicorn |
| Lion |
| 70 Players |
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| Josh Griffis |
| Dan Jacobson |
| Benjamin Pattou |
| Ben Raisher |
| Tricia Griffis |
| Dylan Longworth |
| Ben Raisher |
| Karl Prince |
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Race to the Throne: This event will be worth 4 military points for first place, 2 for second place, and 1 each for third and fourth place. An additional point in each of the other spheres will be awarded, as well as a bonus spirit point for the food drive.
One year ago, a militant sect within the Brotherhood of Shinsei held a tournament to determine what warrior in the Empire was worthy to gain an ancient text containing secrets of unarmed combat, alleged to have been penned by the prophet Shinsei himself. The competition was fierce, and the final match was marred by the revelation that one among the contestants was Tainted, and may have contaminated the tournament’s winner. That the Kumitae was so infiltrated is a source of great shame for the sohei monks who convened it. In order to restore the reputation of their order, the monks have chosen to convene the tournament again. This time, the winner will be taken into their ranks and trained in the most dangerous martial arts known to exist in the Empire.
The winner of this tournament may select the identity of the character from their faction who will emerge victorious at the Kumitae this year. Other contestants will be determined by clan councils. All choices must be non-experienced, non-unique personalities. The victorious personality will appear in an experienced version sometime during 2008.
*All choices are subject to the approval of the Story Team.
Date: November 17th
Place: Feeding Hills, MA
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European Championships: The Jade Championship
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| Javier Jimenez [Yogo Rieko] |
| Lunis Reda [Tamori Shiki] |
| Oscar Neira [Kitsu Katsuko] |
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| Story Point: Kuni Daigo will be the next Jade Champion. |
| Story Point: A prophecy was given to the top two players. | |
| Card: Kuni Daigo (Experienced) |
| Race for the Throne: |
| The Crab will receive 8 military points. |
| The Scorpion will receive 4 military points. |
| The Dragon will receive 2 military points. |
| The Lion will receive 2 military points. |
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Story Point: Moto Yong-tai will be noticed by the Seppun Hidden Guard and recruited as a shugenja bodyguard to the next Emperor. |
Asahina Sekawa has left the Empire, determined to restore the line of Shinsei and teach Rosoku's infant son the secrets he will need to ensure that Rokugan survives on the next Day of Thunder. With Sekawa gone, the Empire requires a Jade Champion to ensure that impure and illegal magic does not influence the Race for the Throne. The time has come for a new Jade Champion.
Upon signing up for the tournament, each player will choose one character from their clan from the following list to support during the tournament:
Crab:
Kuni Daigo
Kuni Kiyoshi
Kuni Ochiyo
Crane:
Asahina Beniha
Asahina Itoeko
Asahina Nizomi
Dragon:
Tamori Noriko
Tamori Shiki
Tamori Wotan
Lion:
Kitsu Ineko
Kitsu Katsuko
Kitsu Tanoyame
Mantis:
Moshi Kiyomori
Moshi Sayoko
Kitsune Aiko
Phoenix:
Agasha Tomioko
Isawa Eitoku
Isawa Kimi
Scorpion:
Soshi Shuuko
Shosuro Atesharu
Yogo Rieko
Spider:
Chuda Eiichi
Chuda Kyuwa
Katsu
Unaligned:
Ujina Saionji
Komori Junsaku
Unicorn:
Moto Yong-tai
Iuchi Katamari
Horiuchi Shem-Zhe
Clan Councils
Registered members of each clan will be invited to participate in the Clan Councils. Each council, in private, will be asked four questions, which they will then vote on.
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Question |
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| Crab |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
Hostilities have begun in the war
with the Crane.
Who will lead the Crab's armies? |
Hida Benjiro
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| Crane |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
Hostilities have begun in the war
with the Crab.
Who will lead the Crane's armies?
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The Lion Clan.
Daidoji Uji
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| Dragon |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
Inspired by the Jade Mirror, Togashi
monks have begun to travel to the wall
to combat the Shadowlands menace. The
mysterious monks of the Spider clan,
however, have also entered battle with
the Togashi. Which of these two threats
do you consider the higher priority?
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The Scorpion Clan
The monks of the Spider Clan.
Fiction: Scenes from the Empire IV
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| Lion |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
The Lion invasion of Unicorn lands has
begun. The Lion occupy several areas in
Unicorn lands, but winter is approaching.
Should the Lion continue forward in
winter or home that winter weakens the
Unicorn and wait until spring to
continue the march?
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The Crane Clan
Wait until spring.
Fiction: A Tale of Bushido
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| Phoenix |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
Asako Bairei, Master of Water, has
discovered a series of scrolls
detailing the ancient style of
uncorrupted blood magic that Isawa
used. Will Bairei destroy these to
save the honor of his clan or will
he give them to a student and order
him to try to rediscover this lost art?
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The Dragon Clan
Rediscover pure blood magic.
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| Mantis |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
The nezumi have leaft for Dream, but
have left behind the Chipped Tooth
tribe. The Mantis watch these ships
with both amusement and annoyance.
How will the Mantis treat these
strange creatures?
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Other than Lion, Crane and
Spider, the clan that pays the most.
Hire the nezumi as mercenaries.
Fiction: A Scene at Sea
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| Scorpion |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
Bayushi Paneki has discovered the
activities of Shosuro Maru, the
Oracle of Obsidian. The influence
of the Oracle has been slowly spreading
through the criminal elements of Rokugan.
Will Paneki endorse these activities,
using them in support of the Scorpion,
or will he use the connection to
Maru to fight criminals?
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The Dragon Clan
Use them in support of the Scorpion.
Fiction: Shadows & Lies
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| Spider |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
The Celestial Jitte, created by an
apprentice to the Fortune of Steel,
was lost in the Shadowlands more
than a decade ago. Daigotsu has placed
a powerful, but subtle spell on it,
allowing him to see and hear what goes
on within a short distance of it.
To what samurai will he give this?
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The Mantis Clan.
Asahina Beniha
Fiction: Letters and Bios
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| Unicorn |
Should you fail to attain the throne,
what clan do you support?
After the defeat of Moto Chagatai
at Toshi Ranbo, there are those of
his clan who are secretly tired of
his rule. Will the failure of the
Khan end the Moto's rule, or will
the clan continue to follow the
edicts of Lady Shinjo?
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The Mantis Clan
The Moto will continue to rule.
Fiction: Words and Deeds, Part III
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Date: November 2nd - 4th
Place: European Championships, Madrid, Spain
Website: http://www.l5reuropean.edgeent.com/
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European Championships: Other Points
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Contest:
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| Koku Highest Bid: |
| Furthest Traveled: |
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| Economy (3) |
| Economy (1) |
| Economy (5) |
| Economy (3) |
| Economy (1) |
| Economy (1) |
| Politics (5) |
| Politics (4) |
| Politics (3) |
| Politics (2) |
| Politics (1) |
| Politics (3) |
| Politics (3) |
| Politics (1) |
| Knowledge (3) |
| Knowledge (1) |
| Spirit (3) |
| Spirit (1) |
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| Dragon |
| Eddie Santos (Phoenix) |
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| Unicorn |
| Crab |
| Unicorn |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Unicorn |
| Scorpion |
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| Crab |
| Mantis |
| Pedro Marroquin (Spider) |
| Scorpion |
| Kostas Adamopoulos (Dragon) |
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Date: November 2nd - 4th
Place: European Championships, Madrid, Spain
Website: http://www.l5reuropean.edgeent.com/
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European Championships: Commanders of Jade
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| Mantis |
| Crab |
| Dragon |
| Crane |
| Scorpion |
| 47 Teams |
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| Julio Pineiro |
| Alex Morong |
| Alvaro Manchado |
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| Story Point: Moshi Minami, Akodo Koun and Kuni Umibe will be commanders of the Jade Legion. |
| Fiction: Scenes from the Empire IV |
| Fiction: Champions |
| Race for the Throne: |
| The Crab will receive 4 military points. |
| The Lion will receive 4 military points. |
| The Mantis will receive 4 military points. |
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Note: This is a 3-on-3 multiplayer team event.
In addition to his Jade Magistrates and the ability to requisition troops from the Imperial Legions, the Jade Champion is aided by a small but highly-trained and extremely efficient force known as the Jade Legion. The Jade Legion are bushi of the highest caliber, chosen from the ranks of the Great Clans for their purity, their martial prowess, and their ability to work hand in hand with shugenja. If the Jade Magistrates are the will of the Jade Champion, then surely the Jade Legion is his sword. Even among the Jade Legionnaires, there are those who stand above the rest. These men and women are among the greatest heroes in the Empire, even if few ever know of their deeds, and are honored to serve as the personal vassals of the Jade Champion.
The winners of this 3-on-3 tournament will select three personalities: one samurai, one courtier, and one shugenja. These personalities must come from one or more of the clans used to win the tournament. The personalities must be living, and currently aligned to the clans in question, and must have a Personal Honor of 3 or higher. These three personalities will become the leaders of the Jade Legion, and the personal advisors of the Jade Champion.
Date: November 2nd - 4th
Place: European Championships, Madrid, Spain
Website: http://www.l5r.com/events/european-championships-2007/
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Design an Oni Contest
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Oni: |
Results: |
| Maxime Lemaire |
Chouchin no Oni |
Spider will receive 7 politics points. |
| Jason Shafer |
Shafir no Oni |
Dragon will receive 5 politics points. |
| Julie Ratliff |
Hitomatome no Oni |
Mantis will receive 3 politics points. |
| Mikael Brodu |
Dodai no Oni |
Unicorn will receive 1 politics points. |
Players may design a new oni for the L5R RPG. Submissions must be emailed to race@alderac.com using Creatures of Rokugan as a template. Winners will be used in the RPG and potentially in the CCG.
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The History of an Empire
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| Scorpion [Pure] |
| Crab [Pure] |
| Lion [Pure] |
| Lion [Pure] |
| Phoenix |
| Scorpion |
| Crab |
| Spider |
| 22 Players |
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| Walbert Ibarra |
| Jose Munoz |
| Ariel Alvarez |
| Gabriel Barcia |
| Javier Espana |
| Adrian Barcia |
| Jose Munoz |
| Fernando Moure |
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| Story Point: Soshi Tishi will be the Imperial Historian. |
| Card: Soshi Tishi (Experienced) |
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| Scorpion will receive 2 military points and 1 knowledge point. |
| Crab will receive 1 military point and 1 politics point. |
| Spider will receive 1 economy point. |
| Phoenix will receive 1 spirit point. |
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For over a thousand years, the dutiful samurai of Rokugan have diligently recorded the deeds of each generation's greatest heroes, knowing full well that their descendants would wish to honor their ancestors by reciting them in years to come. Even those families that do not place great emphasis on the traditional definitions of honor remember those who have gone before. The Miya family have maintained the most extensive records, attempting to record the deeds of all the Great Clans rather than a single clan, and their efforts have been impressive. Although an individual clan's records include more detail than the Miya, there is no greater source for comprehensive historical information. Now, in an attempt to forestall the conflicts that always seem to erupt between clans in a power vacuum, the Miya have extended the offer to the Great Clans for one among them to take their place alongside the Miya as the Imperial Historian.
The winning player of this tournament may select any one living, non-unique personality currently aligned to the faction of the deck played to win the tournament. That personality will be appointed as the Imperial Historian, and forge a close alliance between their clan and the Miya family.
Date: October 20th
Place: Rosario, Argentina
Website: http://www.coliseoweb.com
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The many ways you may earn points for your Clan are listed below. Note that these are available during the the Second Leg of the Race for the Throne, running from June 1 to September 30, 2007.
Military
Win a Second Leg Event: Various
Economy
Player Koku deal: 2 points
Koku Pledge: 1 point for each 3000 Koku
Largest Single Koku Order: 3 points
Clan With Most Total Koku: 5/3/1 points
Largest Samurai Edition Release Event: 5/3/1 points (photo required)
Distributor Sales Contest for Samurai Edition: 5/3/1 points
Farthest Travelled at Each 2nd Leg Event: 1 point (3/1 at Gencon)
Koku Auction at Gencon: TBD
Best Bounty at Gencon (player vote): 5/3/1 points
Politics
Player Koku Deal: 4 points
Mail Surprise: 5/3/1 points
RPG Character Contest (winner will be in L5R RPG): 5/4/3/2/1 points
Best Clan Attire at Each 2nd Leg Event: 1 point (5/3/1 at Gencon)
Best Imperial Favor (email photo): 5/3/1 points
Best RPG Scenario (Hosted at Kuroiban.net): 5/3/1 points
Gencon LARP: TBD
Clan T-Shirt Dominance at Gencon: 3/2/1 points
Best Clan Banner at Gencon: 3/2/1 points
Most Personality Copies sent to AEG: 5/3/1 points
Knowledge
Best Story or Theme Deck at each 2nd Leg Event: 1 point (3/2/1 at Gencon)
Gencon Scavenger Hunt: TBD
Gencon L5R Trivia "Game Show": 3/2/1 points
Online Forum Debate: 5/3/1 points
Card Design Contest: 5/4/3/2/1 points
Online Forum Trivia Day: 5/4/3/2/1 points
Spirit
Picture Contest: 5/3/1 points
Most Stores with 3 Players Aligned to a Clan: 5/3/1 points
Bleed For Your Clan Blood Drive Day: 5/4/3/2/1 points
Sportsmanship Award at Each 2nd Leg Event: 1 (3/1 at Gencon)
Store Makeover Contest: 5/3/1 points
Demo Contest at Gencon: 3/2/1 points
Gencon Challenge Booth: 5/3/1 points
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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Military |
Economy |
Politics |
Knowledge |
Spirit |
| Crab |
6 |
8 |
18 |
16 |
0 |
| Crane |
9 |
3 |
12 |
5 |
2 |
| Dragon |
14 |
24 |
9 |
3 |
8 |
| Lion |
20 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
2 |
| Mantis |
25 |
10 |
18 |
9 |
7 |
| Phoenix |
5 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Scorpion |
18 |
5 |
45 |
8 |
3 |
| Spider |
5 |
3 |
15 |
10 |
0 |
| Unicorn |
12 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
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In the final moments before his death, the Mad Dragon issued a dark prophecy to Togashi Matsuo, foretelling the fall of the Togashi order and of Togashi Satsu. If this temptation is accepted, Kokujin's final prophecy will be deciphered, and perhaps avoided in the process.
If this temptation is accepted, you will also be eligible to order a newly discovered set of ancestral Dragon Clan items to be designed and printed with the L5R set following Honor's Veil. |
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Kokujin's final prophecy will be deciphered and possibly avoided.
Fiction: Heaven's Net
Card: Nyoko's Daisho
Card: Scales of the Dragon
Card: Togashi's Mask
Card: Hojatsu's Standard
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The Scorpion value, above all else, loyalty. Betrayal is the ultimate crime. Decades ago, a Scorpion lord and his Lion lover betrayed the clan, and a castle was lost as a result. Although the clan has pretended to dismiss the incident, the Scorpion never forget such an insult. If this temptation is accepted, the descendants of Tsuruchi shall pay for their founder's folly.
If this temptation is accepted, you will also be eligible to order a newly discovered set of ancestral Scorpion Clan items to be designed and printed with the L5R set following Honor's Veil. |
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The Scorpion will not wreak vengeance on the descendants of the Tsuruchi. |
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Centuries ago, out of a fleet of forty vessels, nine magnificent gaijin ships survived the legendary Battle of the Raging Seas outside Otosan Uchi. Commanded by the ruthless Captain Garen Hawthorne, the ragtag fleet sailed south in hopes of finding harbor and striking back at the Rokugani who had cast them out. Instead, they found the Sea of Shadows, where Garen and his men perished. It was believed that all nine of his ships were destroyed, but that is not the case. If this temptation is accepted, the Mantis will discover the wreckage of three of Garen's ships, battered and broken, but not beyond repair. With the secrets of their construction available to them, the Mantis will at last have the means to challenge the might of the Lion Clan's legendary Deathless.
If this temptation is accepted, you will also be eligible to order a newly discovered set of ancestral Mantis Clan items to be designed and printed with the L5R set following Honor's Veil. |
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The Mantis will not find Garen Hawthorne's ships. |
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Directly between Shiro Hiruma and the Great Carpenter Wall lies the Tower of Fear, a dreadful blight that was once a watchtower along the Wall before it was permanently infected with the Taint. All attempts to destroy or purify it have failed. If this temptation is accepted, however, the Crab will discover a means by which the Tower can be destroyed permanently, and all remnants of its disgrace eradicated.
If this temptation is accepted, you will also be eligible to order a newly discovered set of ancestral Crab Clan items to be designed and printed with the L5R set following Honor's Veil. |
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The Tower of Fear will be destroyed permanently.
Card: Twilight
Card: Shell of the Crab
Card: Atarasu's Mempo
Card: Atarasi's Banners
Fiction: Preparations, Part II |
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Koku Deal
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| Mantis will receive 2 economy points. |
| Scorpion will receive 4 politics points. |
The largest verifiable deal between players of two clans to exchange koku for something else will earn each clan points. The clan which pays the koku will receive 4 politics points, while the clan which receives the koku will earn 2 economy points.
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Online Trivia Contest
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| Crab will receive 5 knowledge points. |
| Spider will receive 4 knowledge points. |
| Phoenix will receive 2 knowledge points. |
| Lion will receive 2 knowledge points. |
| Mantis will receive 2 knowledge point. |
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Winner: |
| 1. In Rokugani military, what is the Rokugani name for a Reserve Company? |
Yobihei Kaisha |
Jeff Williamson (Crab) |
| 2. List the cards from which art is featured on the covers of the Imperial Herald Volume 2 Numbers 1 through 20. |
#1 Akodo Senke
#2 This art has no card.
#3 Veteran Samurai
#4 Hakumei
#5 Hantei the 39th
#6 Inferno
#7 Dark Oracle of the Void
#8 Moshi Eihime
#9 Iuchiban
#10 Bayushi Atsuki
#11 Matsu Fujiwe
#12 Hida Enko
#13 Gozoku Sensei
#14 Togashi Matsuo Exp
#15 Hida Kisada Exp
#16 Hoshi Masote
#17 Hida Kosedo
#18 Shiba Riza
#19 Shiba's Promise
#20 Tamori Futaba |
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| 3. How many cards come in a sealed Samurai Edition booster display? |
541 |
Jeff Williamson (Crab) |
| 4. What was the last set to feature the full stronghold image taking up the entire back of the starter box? |
Honor Bound |
Jeff Williamson (Crab) |
| 5. The Hiruma have a name for Gekido no Oni's mental state when fighting. What is it? |
The Rage |
Maxime Lemaire (Spider) |
| 6. In L5R canon, who wrote the play "Virtue"? |
Akodo Jijo |
Jeff Williamson (Crab) |
| 7. What personality has been a member of the highest number of playable factions, including all printings and experience levels of that personality, and what were those factions? |
Toturi: Lion, Toturi's Army, Ninja, Spirit. |
Brook Cunningham (Phoenix) |
| 8. Pennaggolan are sometimes known to keep barrels of what certain liquid? |
Vinegar |
Mason Crawford (Spider) |
| 9. What two cards in Anvil of Despair had different frames in the FRPG marketing material than the actual printed cards, and what were the frames in the marketing material? |
Shiryo no Shono and Shiryo no Hiruma had follower frames. |
Zen Faulkes (Crab) |
| 10. What was the MSRP for Imperial Edition booster displays? |
$88.20 |
Chris Yao (Mantis) |
| 11. What form of art has become a favorite among many Spider Clan members, as an outlet for their dark urges? |
Sculpture |
Mason Crawford (Spider) |
| 12. Shinjo Yasamura's original art bears a strong resemblance to the statue of what real world samurai? |
Kusunoki Masashige |
KyofuBAD (Spider) |
| 13. Among the Naga, who is expected to be the defender of the Cobra egg-clutches and protector of the young? |
The Taquar |
Chris Yao (Mantis) |
| 14. Ownership of Kyuden Kyotei has been hotly contested between what three clans? |
Crane, Lion and Phoenix |
Jeff Williamson (Crab) |
| 15. Who was the Emerald Champion from 1132-1158? |
Seppun Toshiken |
Bayushi Mamoru (Dragon) |
| 16. What is the current name of the location where Clan War figures used to be cast? |
The Shadowlands |
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| 17. Who are the patrons of the Koritome vassal family? |
The Matsu |
Maxime Lemaire (Spider) |
18. A card was printed in an early set that was an homage to a real-life distributor salesperson.
What card was it?
What set was it in?
Who is the person? |
Gaijin Merchant
Time of the Void
Stan Sord |
Jeff Williamson (Crab) |
| 19. What phrase does the word KOLAT stand for? |
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| 20. What is the name of the southern half of the Empire's primary inland waterway? |
River of Gold |
Maxime Lemaire (Spider) |
| 21. You have four provinces face-up, five cards in your hand, 30 gold total to spend, it is the beginning of your dynasty phase and you have no cards in play. You may ignore honor requirements, but not the Loyal trait. Using only Samurai-legal cards, what is the maximum force you may achieve by the end of your next limited phase and how? For the purposes of this question, you may carry over left-over gold to the next turn. |
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| 22. Outside of food, what is the Phoenix Clan's main export? |
Wood |
Mason Crawford (Spider) |
| 23. How many letters total are in the names of the families that have been in the Dragon Clan during the run of the CCG? |
45 |
Jeff Williamson (Crab) |
| 24. Where is the Dojo of the Gentle Guard located? |
Shiro Ide |
Marty Lund (Lion) |
The Race trivia contest will be held for 24 hours on Thursday, September 27 - 28. Each hour, AEG staffers posted one trivia question to the trivia forum. The clan of the poster who correctly answers each question first will receive credit for that answer.
Date: September 27-28
Website: http://www.alderac.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=153
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Koku Drive 2
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| Single Largest Pledge: |
Mantis |
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| Most Koku Overall: |
Mantis |
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Dragon |
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Scorpion |
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15,000 |
5 |
| Dragon |
3,000 |
1 |
| Scorpion |
3,000 |
1 |
| Unicorn |
3,000 |
1 |
| Lion |
3,000 |
1 |
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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 1 Economy point. In addition, the single largest koku order will earn 3 Economy points, and the clans with the most total koku will earn 5 Economy points for first place, 3 for second place and 1 for third place.
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