Anvil of Despair

Darkness falls across the Empire. In a mind-shattering instant, as the eleventh Black Scroll is opened, Fu Leng manifests in Rokugan.

The Lion are disgraced when it is revealed that their most honored samurai, Akodo Kage, is a Master of the hated Kolat.

Still searching desperately for a way to fight the forces of the Shadowlands, the Phoenix have entrapped an Oni and commenced a fearful interrogation.

In the hills far from the Capitol, Toturi peers into the darkness and searches for the signs of the evil minions now under the command of Yogo Junzo, and the terrible forces of Evil he leads.

As more of their number awaken, the Naga continue to grow in force. Long forgotten heroes from a time before the Empire now fight for the lands of Rokugan. They attack the Shadowlands monstrosities wherever they can, and fith against the wayward Daimyos of the Clans when they must.

The forces of the Imperial Guard can hear the insane laughter from inside the Emperor’s Chambers, but none dare breach the entrance to see what occurs within. The streets of the capital are empty and only the foolhardy find themselves alone after dark.