Kevin millard, jim pinto, david williams, erik yaple creative director. An introductory module set in the province of karathfen, a campaign setting to be explored in a series of linked modules. I thought it would be a great idea to work on some stuff to convert l5r to 3e. It was released in the wake of the success of oriental adventures by. An introductory module that takes beginning players into a lost pyramid in the middle of the desert.
It has been the crab clans duty to guard the wall for as far back as memory goes. Rokugan was the first source book for the legend of the five rings roleplaying game in the oriental adventures series. The older oa material was karatur which was eventually made into part of the forgotten realms. When wizards of the coast published the latest edition of oriental adventures, it included rokugan as the official sample setting. This module has been specially designed to give the beginning dm, as well as the more experienced dm, a framework on. Oriental adventures was the second version of this rpg source book for dungeons and dragons 3rd. Ddd, dusuzox m ism, d d iu sistem, dungeonscape makes use ofthe information in the three. These were published in the late 70s and early 80s and were many peoples first introduction to the roleplaying hobby. Rokugan oriental adventures campaign setting rpgnet d20 rpg.
In most cases, especially at low insight, a character getting hit at all is going to severely impact their capabability for further combat. Jul 12, 2017 far in the south of rokugan sits the kaiu wall, a hulking shield that defends the emerald empire from the horrors of the shadowlands. While not a standalone product it is still very meaty with dozens of feats and several excellant new classes with the l5r flavor. Depending on the timeline used, there are many interesting and detailed characters to use for npcs, as well as a fully detailed story that spans several decades. The burning sands lie to the north and west of rokugan. The sixth module ronin challenge was released for the second edition, as was the seventh module test of the samurai which did not have adventuree oriental adventures logo.
The setting primarily involves the fictional empire of rokugan, though some additional areas and cultures have been discussed. Rokugan, also known as the emerald empire, is the main setting for legend of the five rings. Rokugani society is also based on aspects of other asian cultures such as china and india, as well as their magical. Lassieur, and stan brown developed the crab, the phoenix, the lion, the unicorn, and others in my mind, making rokugan, its conflicts, and its bushido real in my mind. It doesnt include a silly gimmick or impossible death traps. Yogozuno 11k 2 28 they are known throughout the empire for their trained courtiers, artisans and duelists.
Yeah, its the second post in a day after an absence of over a month. Way of the ninja website extras l5r 2nd edition shadow hunters and the d20 ikoma spymasters html page via the wayback machine. Does anyone have a recommendation of a good introduction module that is available for new players and a rusty dm. Players are given new races, character and prestige classes, skills, feats and spells. We have buyers around the world looking for rarities, and if you are interested in putting a select item up for sale, please contact us. Part 6 details the new monsters used in this module. This 224page hardcover supplement picks up where oriental adventures leaves off, going ever deeper into the world of the emerald empire. In addition to the adventure itself, an extensive background on sahuagin. For twenty years, the legend of the five rings collectible card game and roleplaying game have explored the world of rokugan this pdf includes four poster maps of rokugan and its three major cities ryoko owari and the two imperial capitals, otosan uchi and toshi ranbo. Oriental adventures 3e wizards of the coast dungeons.
Dragonlance deities forgotten realms deities greyhawk deities. The setting was used by wizards of the coast as the. Rokugan surfaced as its background setting, where several clans and factions vie for domination over the empire. Rokugani society is also based on aspects of other asian cultures such as china and india, as well as their magical systems and mythical beasts. Rokugan is best known for being the setting of the legend of the five rings l5r collectible card game and roleplaying game, which are published by the alderac entertainment group aeg. Rokugan is the fictional empire which is the main power in the legend of the five rings setting, the basis for the legend of the five rings collectible card game, legend of the five rings roleplaying game, the board game art of war and the now out of print clan war miniatures game, all from alderac entertainment group. Leaders must balance their resources, plan their attacks, and outwit their enemies to ensure their clans victory. It is a land where ancient races of naga, ratlings, dragons, and other mythical creatures live and walk beside. These modules were originally published by wizards of the coast, freely given away at no charge. Oct 07, 2004 its written to supplement playing the l5r world, including conversion rules for l5r to d20. Over 25 new prestige classes, including the ninja, the tattooed monk, and the yakuza. It is an empire covering a wide variety of landscapes, people, and clans all connected by a shared devotion to the chrysanthemum throne.
In rokugan, honor is a force more powerful than steel. I have little to no interest in learning a new system right on the heels of trying to learn 5e, so im in the process of trying to figure out how to best convert the unique bits of that world to 5e. In pursuit of the fugitive are operatives from a number of other factions intent on recovering the traitor, his stolen. It is an extensive list, but it is missing many of the living campaigns see yesterdays post, so i am posting the following to fill out the list. Manning this wall is the stalwart crab clan, guardians of the rokugan who sacrifice everything in the name of duty. Never released to the public, this module was supposedly on the verge of publication when the project was yanked. Heres how you create a classic module today adventure. My first exposure to rokugan wasnt actually through dungeons. Later the setting was merged with the forgotten realms setting following the success of the dragonlance setting, people within tsr seemed to get more confidence in that they could release something that wasnt just. The sunken pyramid is an aquatic adventure for 7th.
Rokugan was the setting for the 3rd edition oriental adventures i believe. Rokugan, which meant emerald land in the language of the celestial heavens, is the central location of the legend of the five rings universe and its ruling rokugani empires culture is similar to that of feudal japan. It is a land where ancient races of naga, ratlings, dragons, and other mythical creatures live and walk beside mortal men. Seeing a kenku is rare, and getting one to take on a student is nearly impossible. It is similar to feudal japan, though it also includes aspects of other asian cultures, as well as magic and mythical beasts. Id prefer it to be 2nd edition or require minimal conversion. Legend of the five rings often abbreviated l5r is a fictional setting created by john zinser, dave seay, dave williams, and john wick and published by alderac entertainment group in 1995. Thats a shame though, because rokugan was a fascinating take. Conquer the realm and bring honor to your clan in battle for rokugan. Rokugan is an excellant conversion from the classic legend of the 5 rings rpg system to the highly successful and popular d20 system.
Rokugan the l5r rpg d20 by wulf, roger mason and carman 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Words listed in the glossary will have an asterisk after them the first time they appear. Introduction a great many of the things found in the palace of the silver princess are there to add color and to give the dm ideas upon which to expand. Rokugan fantasy flight games legend of the five rings ogl. Rokugan at war is the first dynasty pack of the dominion cycle and contains three copies of eighteen new cards, plus one copy of six new cards. Through internet magic, we have managed to recover many of the file. The nezumi control the names magic, an ancient and very powerful form of magic. Rokugan is completely compatible with the dungeons and dragons, 3rd edition, and the d20 system, including not only a wealth of world material for gms and players, but also new core classes, new prestige classes, new skills and feats, new spells, and far more. Oaoriental adventures was originally its own campaign setting see froa series above, but from oa5 was.
Rokugani samurai are expected to be knowledgeable on a variety of subjects, skilled conversationalists, talented artists and capable warriors. However, shortly after the publication of oriental adventures, aeg obtained. The big thing that rokugan as a setting pushes is that players are all members of a certain social class, and the dramatic tension of the game comes from the trials of being a samurai. Zip archive you may require winzip to unpack this file. Forgotten realms modules and sourcebooks are modules adventures and sourcebooks. Minor clans, on the other hand, generally only have one family. Karatur vs rokugan morrus unofficial tabletop rpg news. Rokugan oriental adventures campaign setting rpgnet d20. I can remember begging a nongamer friend of mine to download all.
A file without a link is one for which i have only hardcopy. Rokugan the l5r rpg d20 by wulf, roger mason and carman. Rokugan the legend of the five rings rpg d20 system companion. Zeb cooks original oriental adventures 1985, john wicks rokuganfocused legend of the five rings, and chris pramas wuxiainfluenced dragon fist 1999, which was released as.
Take a look at how legend of the five rings 5e actually works rpg. Rokugan is sometimes referred to as the emerald empire. Three missing maps from wgr3 rary the traitor map1 map2 map3. It has a rich history and detailed culture that is focused on primarily medieval japan i. This one is about a megacampaign called the realm, that is a collection of about 46 separate modules but they should be fairly short separately, built across 9 years started in 1998, finished in 2007 sometime unifying other settings like ravenloft and greyhawk and all should be conversions of. Most aredungeons and dragons but a few are for other games. Year after the release of oriental adventures, tsr released the module swords. He started the list in march 20 and has been keeping it updated as he learns of new modules. Thats like complaining that gestalt is broken because you get two classes at once. Rokugan is a land where powerful shugenja and enlightened monks command the forces of the elements. Permission to copy, modify and distribute the files collectively known as the system reference document srd is granted solely through the use of the open gaming license, version 1.
The village of hommlet has grown up around a crossroads in a woodland. The glossary after part 6 has definitions of words that might be unfamiliar. James wyatt s oriental adventureswhich offered new d20 rules for oriental realms, some of them specific to the world of rokugan. Karatur was the first of a few noneuropean culture based settings tsr released in the 80s. Rokugan is the japan like setting of legend of the five rings. I started with the bushi techniques from each of the clans. Rokugan was a rocky, mountainous land, surrounded by mountains on north, west and south sides and an ocean to the east. Dec 24, 2019 the setting itself is still malleable but has a core if youre seeking ideas. For 3rd edition and beyond new publisher wizards of the coast uses the term adventure. Mar 01, 2018 battle for rokugan isnt a wargame id tell anyone to get first but, but if you absolutely demand more, its the one you get next. During a revamp of the site, around january or february 20, the files were lost and links broke.
I havent gamed away from a computer in a long time. Given the modules content, it could easily be a screwjob where you strand the players somewhere, but i think its more satisfying when you give players access to stuff and let them find their. The rpgcodex forums are always a source of interesting stuff that i wasnt even aware existed. We love us some free content, and today these are available at no cost over at drivethrurpg. Khybers harvest is an adventure for 2ndlevel characters who travel to a peaceful village only to discover that its threatened by an evil which has crawled up from below. Note that the module itself, separated from the header, is indistinguishable from a first print. I dont think its fair to call a system broken when they flat out tell you its designed to be a highpower variant. List of dark sun modules and sourcebooks wikipedia. Isbn on back cover bottom left, product number 394524985tsr0550 back cover bottom right.
If the module name is also an html link, clicking on the link will open the file whose name appears in the rightmost column. The great majority of the population of rokugan are humans. However, shortly after the publication of oriental adventures, aeg obtained all the publishing rights to all l5r properties. The dragons trove will be happy to sell high end rpg products for you. In 1997, legend of the five rings roleplaying game was released. Welcome to rokugan, a land of breathtaking beauty, where eight clans of powerful samurai warriors struggle against one another in a constant war for supremacy. It was released in the wake of the success of oriental adventures by gygax. Rokugan campaign setting free ebook download as pdf file. Froaforgotten realms oriental adventures are modules set in forgotten realms that. List of forgotten realms modules and sourcebooks wikipedia. Oriental adventures lists a variety of different sources, but three were of particular importance. Whispers of the vampires blade eberron module a member of the brelish spy network has stolen a powerful magic sword and gone rogue. Therefore i just know that if i want to play a 5e game in.
The module must be one that wotc still has rights to. The awardwinning legend of the five rings setting in the enormouslypopular d20 system. This turnbased strategy game of conquest and mayhem puts players in the role of rokugan d aimyo struggling for control over the rich land of the emerald empire. Thats why i highly recommend the rokugan book over oriental adventures if you want to set your game in rokugan itself. Rokugan fantasy flight games legend of the five rings. The longawaited revision of the classic oriental adventures book i once had the original copy, then foolishly sold it, the latest oriental adventures version is a definite thumbsup. Faforgotten realms adventures are standalone 2nd ed. You can buy tom moldvays basic set rulebook to play them.