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Adventures in Rokugan

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In the land of Rokugan, the Emerald Empire has lasted a for a thousand years. Generations of past heroes have staved off crises and catastrophes that threatened to bring the Emerald Empire low, becoming legends of Rokugan.

Now the task falls to you. Whether you are the scion of an esteemed samurai line, a farmer with ambitions, a wanderer who simply wants a quiet life, or an outsider who seeks a destiny in Rokugan, the fate of the realm may well rest in your hands.

So draw your blade, study your invocations, sharpen your wits, and prepare to face unearthly horrors and mortal intrigues alike as you take on the role of one of Rokugan’s foremost heroes!

In this rulebook you will find everything you need to forge your own legend, including:

  • Rules for species, backgrounds, classes, feats, and more to create iconic heroes of Rokugan.
  • Using the rules of the 5th edition SRD, this book is completely compatible with the world’s most popular roleplaying game.
  • A new motivation system to create characters with dynamic goals using the inspiration system.
  • Guidance on running games in the vast and vibrant world of Rokugan.
  • Threats to challenge even the most hardened heroes.
  • An included adventure, A Grim Inheritance, where PCs of levels 1–3 venture into a haunted castle in the forbidding Shadowlands.

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John L December 20, 2023 10:46 pm UTC
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After playing this for a while now, I've come to the conclusion that the Ritualist is grossly underwhelming. In order for it to keep up with the other classes, I've house-ruled that their proficiency bonus or Intelligence modifier (whichever is lower) is added to maximum favor.

There is also need for a third subclass for Courtiers and Shinobi. Perhaps Entertainer for Courtier with features based on performance, like a sword dance. And Assassin for Shinobi. Infiltrators spy, Sabateurs destroy, Assassins kill.
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Zachariah K September 26, 2023 4:23 am UTC
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It's been a year since the book was updated, please finish incorporating your errata
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jason K March 18, 2023 9:48 pm UTC
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Edge-Studio now has an V.1.0 Errata for Adventures in Rokugan on their website under resources, that is about 7 pages long. It covers many things for the physical copy and a few new things that this current PDF does not have. The Errata V.1.0 does have some typos and double entries, hopefully they will update that soon. When will this DrivethruRPG PDF be updated, as of Sept 15th 2022? Some of the maps still are missing the family territory land titles etc.
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Jeffery C July 05, 2023 4:27 am UTC
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Still hoping they will put the Errata from March 2023 into the PDF copy of this product. We are now in the 4th month since the errata document was released on the Edge Studios website, with no update to the PDF since September 15th of 2022.
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jason K October 06, 2023 1:03 am UTC
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The march 2023 errata needs an errata.
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Samuel P January 08, 2023 1:30 am UTC
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I'm reading through the book and I've found that Artisan is missing both it's 13th and 20th level subclass features. The hardcover is missing the 3rd level feature, as well, but I downloaded the pdf and the errata has Channeling in it, so that's good.

However, the pdf with the errata in it still is missing those subclass features. I can't find anything about this on drivethrurpg, and i didn't see any posts here about it. Anyone know if Edge intends to fix this? I feel like the upgrade to Mystic Arsenal isn't really worthy of being presumed to be the 20th level feature.

Anyone got any ideas on this? or links to confirmation from Edge about it?
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jason K February 01, 2023 5:33 pm UTC
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I agree. I have been waiting for Edge studio to update Adventures in Rokugan as of Sep 15th 2022. I have been trying to communicate to them via Edge Facebook page and email but don’t get any real answers. I keep asking for separate errata (printable) for the hard cover, or possible updated 2nd printing info, also ETA on update errata for PDF.

I think they may have abandoned this, but Edge Studio came out with the Game master’s screen! I am very confused. Are they still selling Erroneous copies of the hard cover book? I prefer a updated hardcover at the gaming table than having to look up all the corrections on a pdf.

Last thing Edge studio said to me on Facebook was "We are working on creating an errata PDF. It will be available for free download when it is finalized." This was Monday, October 17th 2022 after the last update here on DrivethruRPG as of Sept 15Th 2022.
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jason K March 12, 2023 2:49 am UTC
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20th level feature is there under 5th level feature. From what I can see 13th is missing.
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Samuel P April 20, 2023 1:32 am UTC
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Seems like a poor way to put the 20th level feature in. Also, if that's the 20th level feature, it's kind of weak for a capstone. i mean, sure, that's a lot of magic item slots, but almost too many? Also, I feel like it should still be listed separately. It's very unusual to just sneak it into another feature.
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Maung Thaw H January 06, 2023 5:16 am UTC
So was it me or does part of me kinda want an "areas outside of Rokugan" supplement...mostly just imagined RPing as a low-ranking government official (scribe, attorney, and law student) from Fantasy China (or Rokugan equivalent).
That or I should just wait for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay to come out with Cathay expansion since that system tends to accommodate "quirky mundane" characters.
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Jim H October 01, 2022 2:11 pm UTC
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I have a group playing using my copy now and enjoying it.
Are there any plans for additional AiR materials?
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James F October 06, 2022 7:46 pm UTC
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I certainly second this. You can grab lore from the L5R materials but there are many good mechanical innovations in this book and it would be a shame to see a one and done on such a an interesting work
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jason K September 22, 2022 2:33 pm UTC
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Looks like the PDF has been updated as of Sept 15th, which is awesome! but there are still some errors in it, and have no doubt that they have been noticed already, and are being addressed. Like the Focus Points description section added to Duelist reads as Bushi, should read as Duelist Pg58. Shinobi Ninja tools. Inflammatory Powder Range says 15-foot-wave but diagram shows 20-foot? pg85. Ritualist Favor Section, Somewhat of a double sentence found under the Focus description "invocations reflect a bond" aid you & assist you Pg90. Pilgrim "The forms of Enlightenment" on Earth & Fire at end of turn energy step towards "Yin Rising?" Does not reflect diagram. Should read as Yin Flowing? Pg 102 etc. I hope they continue fixing this because it’s a great campaign setting & system.
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Rory H September 21, 2022 2:13 am UTC
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This is a monstrously large file (531.65MB!). Any chance of getting a flattened down file that is more iPad friendly?
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Marcus R August 29, 2022 6:19 am UTC
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Early into reading it. But I do have a major question for the Bush archetypes. So, the class says a 3rd level you choose Protector or Vanguard. Yet leaves the Samurai Armsmaster dangling. Then has me questioning myself, do you automatically get Samurai Armsmaster and then choose Protector or Vanguard on top of that. Or are the selections Samurai Armsmaster, Protector and Vanguard. It makes since that each are just separate Archetypes, but then again its leaves it vague like you only have two choices in the core book. Plus, the Samurai Armsmaster when comparing to Protector and Vanguard seems a little underwhelming and doesn't have a "Stance" like most other Archetypes in the book.

Just interested in everyone else thoughts that have read that section.
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Franz J August 29, 2022 1:33 pm UTC
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The book has some typos that we’ll likely see corrected when the errata comes out. I currently read it as there’s 3 archetypes, not two.

Protector & vanguard gets an additional martial stance, but armsmaster has more weapon proficiencies, can wear heavier armor, has a higher crit percentage and does superior unarmed damage.
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Marcus R August 31, 2022 3:14 am UTC
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Your assessment was what I felt as well. It initially writes it as there are two archetypes to choose from. But then when I got to that section, I saw three. Then as I started reading it over and over there's those you can sometimes start doubting yourself. I appreciate your input. It helped come to a better conclusion. I do feel the Armsmaster feels more of an underwhelming archetype compared to Protector and Vanguard. That was another reason for my wondering.
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Orin T August 26, 2022 6:38 pm UTC
I encounter these wordings on my copy of AIR. on some of Acolyte class features,

Body and Mind

You deepen your connection to the strength and wis-dom of your past lives through martial arts training, helping to unify your current physical self with your recurring soul. When you use the Attack action, you can make one unarmed strike as a bonus action. Addi-tionally, you use a d4 for your unarmed strike, and you gain proficiency in Strength saving throws.

Could EDGE Studio team and someone help me, do we still add the PC Strength Modifier on the D4 unarmed strike damage or not, folks?

The same as the Tiger Tattoo from the same Acolyte of Togashi class and subclass,

Tiger Tattoo. On your turn, you can use a bonus action and this tattoo to change your unarmed attack damage to 2d4 slashing damage until the end of your turn. Embellishment: Increase the damage to 2d4 + 2 slashing damage.

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Franz J August 26, 2022 8:51 pm UTC
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I would assume that you use your strength for your unarmed attack & damage bonus for the acolyte of togashi given that is the default unarmed modifier for dnd 5e.

That could be changed by taking a feat like graceful combatant ( uses dexterity for unarmed), disruptive strikes ( wisdom for unarmed), or multi classing into pilgrim (which uses constitution for their unarmed modifier).

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Orin T August 26, 2022 6:38 pm UTC
I encounter these wordings on my copy of AIR. on some of Acolyte class features,

Body and Mind

You deepen your connection to the strength and wis-dom of your past lives through martial arts training, helping to unify your current physical self with your recurring soul. When you use the Attack action, you can make one unarmed strike as a bonus action. Addi-tionally, you use a d4 for your unarmed strike, and you gain proficiency in Strength saving throws.

Could EDGE Studio team and someone help me, do we still add the PC Strength Modifier on the D4 unarmed strike damage or not, folks?

The same as the Tiger Tattoo from the same Acolyte of Togashi class and subclass,

Tiger Tattoo. On your turn, you can use a bonus action and this tattoo to change your unarmed attack damage to 2d4 slashing damage until the end of your turn. Embellishment: Increase the damage to 2d4 + 2 slashing damage.

Do we still add...See more
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William P August 19, 2022 12:11 am UTC
I'll be buying the POD version of this the second it become available regardless of cost and Chris S, DEFINITELY helped push my decision to make that purchase. Thanks Chris!
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Jeffery C August 19, 2022 3:00 pm UTC
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Hey there! I would advise waiting until you get confirmation that it has been errated. I've really enjoyed the book, but it's a mess right now. Several classes are missing rules or have inaccurate information on the charts vs text.
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William P August 20, 2022 6:30 pm UTC
Thank you sir! that's good info!!
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William G August 26, 2022 3:09 am UTC
It is already in game stores, I have had mine for almost a week and it was only 49.99.
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Marcus R August 29, 2022 6:53 am UTC
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If you purchase a physical copy, the book comes with a free code for the PDF through DriveThruRPG
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Antonio Miguel M September 10, 2022 5:30 pm UTC
I suposse paper one has the typos of the pdf right? :( was looking to get it but maybe keep with the pdf (that hope would be updated) and then go for the spanish translation paper when its out (that hope solves some of the typos) thanks
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David B August 13, 2022 6:04 pm UTC
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Personally, I think this is the best version of Rokugan yet.

Pages 10 & 11 give guidelines on how to run an Asian-inspired game with a focus on reducing harm. It addresses the deeply problematic origins of many stereotypes, and pushes the game towards a more inclusive version of the setting. Rather than rely on the meme-fuel "Honor!" for everything, it uses more nuanced terms like "devotion", "accountability", and "faithful friendship". It removes poorly structured, Japanese-sounding gibberish from places names. It removes the names of real life deities from their fictional religion. It avoids presenting monolithic culture, and relies instead on diverse depictions of stories rooted in humanity. Legend of the Five Rings was written in the 1990's by a white, American audience for a white, American audience. It has been 30 years since then and gaming has changed substantially. It is good for Rokugan to reflect a more inclusive present and be less reliant on...See more
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David B August 14, 2022 4:11 am UTC
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I will add one dislike onto this - the included adventure is probably one of the roughest introductions to Rokugan I have seen. I think the module they had at GenCon, "Festival of One Million Blossoms", would have been a much better introductory module to include.
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Visvesvaran S October 03, 2022 6:21 am UTC
Good to hear! I didn't even know this was a thing, and L5R is a very different sort of game than D&D 5e so I'm very skeptical that this would work well mechanically. I'm glad there's at least some cultural sensitivity in the approach they've taken to it.
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Maung Thaw H January 06, 2023 5:18 am UTC
I remember 3E, but people seems to think that Rokugan as a setting doesn't work for DND-style game (there was 3E OA but what I was talking is campaign setting).
That or "system that penalize touching dead body no matter the reason" doesn't work with DnD that often encourage this.
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Patrick S August 12, 2022 9:24 am UTC
Wow, even RPG.net is not amused by the changes and that's something.

As far as i can tell, that is not L5R anymore.
I was really looking forward to this. Now my D&D 5E hopes rest on Kamon (have a look on Kickstarter).
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Jeffery C August 09, 2022 7:13 pm UTC
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Not sure if I missed it, but how do Duelists gain focus points before learning a stance? They don't have a written entry for the "Focus Point" ability the way the Bushi does, unless I've missed something.
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Jeffery C August 10, 2022 1:12 am UTC
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Okay, so it looks like the rules for Duelist Focus points are the same as the rules for the Bushi, per page 222, but this is something that needs to be added underneath the class features. In addition, I've noticed some other editorial issues with the Pilgrim, the Ritualist, and the helmet picture at the start of the equipment section. I'm holding off on writing a review for now, in hopes that the updated PDF will be released by weeks end.
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