Crimson & Jade

The return of a hero, the death of a champion . . .

On the shattered battlefields of the Emerald Empire, a burst of sunlight breaks through the clouds to bring light to the darkness.

The saga of Rokugan continues...

Matsu Tsuko makes a despearte plea for the salvation of the Lion Clan.

Hida Yakamo takes up an ancient artifact and vows to fulfill his family's responsibilities to the Empire.

The mysterious Yoritomo forges an alliance of the minor Clans and vows to do what must be done to survive.

The Shintao, the Monks of Shinsei descend from their ancient shrines to take an active part in the struggle against the Dark God who now sits on the Emerald Throne.

Yogo Junzo, acting on the command of his dark master, has begun to search out and destroy the temples of the reclusive Monks of the Shinsei. As he searches for the descendant of Shinsei, the Monks prove to be a foe more difficult to defeat than they seem.

The Crab have finally realized the error of their ways. Instead of sitting on the Emerald Throne, Kisada now sits crippled in his castle. Yakamo has severed his ties to the Shadowlands and has turned the Crab armies against those who tried to destroy his family and Clan. The war banners of the Crab armies are once again adorned with the heads of goblins and oni as their samurai scream for revenge.

Armed and armored with Crane Clan gold, Mantis Champion Yoritomo has emerged as speaker for an alliance of minor clans determined to do what the Great Clans cannot -- unify the Empire. The Mantis do not seek the Emerald Throne, but they insist they be recognized by the Imperial Assembly and have a voice in the selection of the next Emperor.