Rokugan is currently experiencing a period of instability. Pernicious plots, natural disasters, and disturbances in the spirit world are threatening the political, military, and spiritual balance of the country. Ancient rivalries and recent betrayals have had significant repercussions at court and on the battlefield. The Chrysanthemum Throne is threatened from both within and without. The honor of the seven major clans will soon be put to the test. Which samurai will prove strong enough to guide Rokugan through these turbulent times? Will their names be elevated to the same rank as their revered ancestors, or will they join the ranks of the Empire's worst villains?

In Legend of the Five Rings: The Roleplaying Game, players take on the roles of characters whose honor and loyalty will be tested. They serve their lords as warriors, courtiers, priests, or monks. They experience adventures filled with drama, suspense, humor, love, and horror. At the same time, they must struggle with their emotions and choose between what their hearts dictate and what society (and the code of bushido) imposes on them. These personal stories of triumph and tragedy will resonate throughout Rokugan and shape the future of the entire country.

The Legend of the Five Rings: The Roleplaying Game provides players and game masters with all the tools they need to tell dramatic stories in the Emerald Empire. This book presents the rules necessary to create a character who has sworn to serve one of the seven major clans, and to run games full of intrigue and conflict. A wide range of skills, techniques, and characteristics allow players to customize their alter egos from both a mechanical and narrative standpoint. Thanks to the special die-based system, players are able to contribute to the plot and choose whether their character succeeds, to what extent... and at what cost. As for the fantastic feudal universe of Rokugan, it provides a splendid and majestic backdrop for these epic adventures.