"Insanity. Because of the foolishness that is honor and Bushidō, we have embraced insanity."

–Hantei Daisetsu, "Children of the Empire Part I"

As the conflict between the two princes of Rokugan comes to a boiling point, a challenge to a duel has been issued. With the situation beginning to spiral out of control, what fate awaits the crown princes? And how did these events from six months ago lead to Emperor Hantei XXXVIII’s monumental edict?

Join us today for Part II of “Children of the Empire” by D.G. Laderoute!

A Bloody Challenge

This story immediately follows the events of "Children of the Empire Part 1" and can be downloaded here (6.0 MB). For more information on the relationship between the crown princes, be sure to read “Imperial Gifts,” and for insight into the Emperor’s edict, be sure to read “Tiger Stalks His Prey.”

Join us next week as we complete this series of short stories with "Children of the Empire Part 3!" Then, be sure to pick up the Children of the Empire premium expansion for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game, on sale this February!