Sword and Fan
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The samurai of Rokugan are both warriors and diplomats¸ serving their clans on the battlefields and in the courts. No true samurai can afford to neglect either field¸ lest they be found wanting at the critical moment. The Empire's most famous works of strategy - the Book of Sun Tao and Otomo Madoka's Subtlety of the Court - are studied by countless samurai who seek the crucial edge that will mean victory.
Sword and Fan¸ the latest supplement for the Legend of the Five Rings 4th Edition RPG¸ explores every aspectof the samurai's two most important activities: war and politics. Viewed through the prism of two of the Emerald Empire's greatest works of strategy - the Book of Sun Tao and Otomo Madoka's The Subtlety of the Court - this book explores military strategy and tactics¸ cavalry warfare¸ the world of the winter court¸ the art and practice of etiquette¸ the religious role of the Emperor¸ and many more aspects to these vital elements of the samurai's life!
In this book you will find:
- Nine chapters covering every aspect of both war and politics in Rokugan!
- Histories and game stats for the Empire's most famous generals and courtiers!
- New game mechanics including the Yasuki Taskmasters¸ the Children of Doji¸ the Mantis Orochi Riders¸ and the Ikoma Tacticians!
- And much¸ much more!