Book of: The Earth
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Be like unto the earth¸ and you shall endure forever."
- Isawa Norimichi¸ Master of Earth
The earth is the rock upon which the Empire of Rokugan has stood proudly for more than one thousand years¸ both as a metaphor and a very real truth. They are the essence and soul of the Crab Clan¸ as well as the power and the determination of the Dragon. Countless families and Fortunes are of Earth¸ and their works within the mortal realm depend upon its strength to shape the face of destiny.
The Book of Earth is the second in a series of elemental sourcebooks that will explore the themes of each of the five elemental Rings. From the quiet¸ stolid fortresses that stand quietly against the force of the Empire's enemies¸ to the crushing violence of a tetsubo¸ every aspect of the eternal essence of Earth is examined.
In this book you will find explorations of the following:
- Sumai and its traditions throughout the clans
- The devastating use of heavy weapons in the martial philosophy of Rokugan
- Spells concerning containment and resistance
- Kiho utilized by the Brotherhood of Shinsei
- The silent¸ foreboding fortress known simply as the Lair
- And much more!
Note on the Print Editions: Standard Color uses a thinner paper stock than Premium Color. This usually means the colors are less vivid¸ but it also means the price drops a bit per page in the production process. Examples of pages: Premium Color vs. Standard Color.