The Way of the Scorpion

Legend of the Five Rings RPG 1st Edition

by John Wick, Patrick Kapera, Ree Soesbee

The fifth of the Way of the Clans series.

Surrounded by shadows, the Scorpion weave a tapestry of lies and deceit, betrayal and treachery, all in the name of the Emperor. To lift the mask of the Scorpion is to look upon the face of truth. If you are ready to learn the darkest secrets of Rokugan, then you are ready to learn the secrets of the Scorpion Clan.

* The "history" of the Scorpion Clan, including stories the other Clans don't want you to know
* New Character Rules for Bayushi Courtiers, Soshi Shadow Magic, and Shosuro "Actors"
* Excerpts from Lies, Bayushi Tangen's ancient treatise on treachery, deceit, and loyalty
* New Skills, Techniques, Advantages, and Disadvantages, and Scorpion Ancestors
* Information on Traitor's Grove, Bayushi's Mask, Shosuro's Cloak, and Ambition, the third Iuchiban Blade
* New poison rules, Treachery 101, a complete Fortunes and Winds set, and the secrets of the niwatori, the ninja of the Scorpion Clan
* And more!

Genres: Role Playing Games, Gaming

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

John Wick is an award-winning role-playing game designer best known for his creative contributions to the games Legend of the Five Rings and 7th Sea. He self-published smaller games through his the Wicked Dead Brewing Company, and later created the John Wick Presents gaming company.