Legend of the Five Rings

Feudal Japan. Samurai, courtiers, and monks in a world where honour is currency and a single wrong word ends your life faster than any blade.

A dice system unlike anything else at the table. Rolling and reading them is half the experience.

Vibe Political drama / Feudal fantasy
Easy to learn? Medium to hard. The dice pool takes an hour to get comfortable with, and you'll want to know the factions before session one
Will my character die? Yes, and honour demands you face it with dignity
Campaign length Medium to long. The political web needs time to tangle.

Dice: Custom d10 ring and skill dice

Where to start

No free rulebook for this system. The paid rulebook below is the starting point.

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Find other players

Search Discord for active Legend of the Five Rings communities. The Discord section on the homepage has a starting list.

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