Legend of the Five Rings: The Book of Earth

Extensive information on heavy weapons and the fighting traditions associated with them, as well as Rokugani armor and the Empire's traditional wrestling form: sumai.
A detailed discussion of Rokugani castle design, construction, and siege warfare.
The power of Earth magic in all its aspects: protection, fortification, purity, and the magic of animals and nature.
New Earth-centered Kiho and new monastic orders associated with Earth.
The Lair, a detailed Earth-themed campaign setting that can be inserted into any L5R game. "The essence of Earth is the way of stability and resilience. It is oneness with one's inner strength, with the power of the stones themselves." - Tao of Shinsei Earth is the strongest and most resistant of the Elements, the inner strength that turns back illness and corruption, the bodily vigor that lets a warrior continue on in the face of pain and injury. It is the power of the ea More »