You say that honour is a force more powerful than Steel?

Prove it.

In a land consumed by dark magic, honourable samurai and spell-wielding shugenja must forge a new path toward the future… for the sake of an ancient Empire.

Revised and updated, the Legend of the Five Rings Game Master's Guide contains everything you need to create your own Emerald Empire! Within these pages, you will find everything froth monsters to natural disasters; from the provinces of the Empire to the dangers of the Imperial Court. Discover your own adventures within the world of the popular Legend of the Five Rings collectible card game.

The Game Master's Guide includes:

Easy to get started: Complete information on provinces, new maps and charts, and easy-to-find information on the length and breadth of the Emerald Empire.

Culture and History: Choose your time period - before or after the Clan War - and prepare to be immersed in one of the richest and most detailed game worlds ever created!

The Shadowlands: Complete information on the most dangerous realm in the Empire, including details on the Taint, the creatures of the Dark God, and the secrets you will discover beyond its dangerous borders!

Extras: Dozens of charts, creature statistics, and a ready-to-play introductory adventure: "The Haunting of Usagi castle."

- From the Game Master's Guide -