River of Gold

A Legend of the Five Rings Series

River of Gold

A Legend of the Five Rings Series

By Robert Denton III

Set sail in this action-packed new short story series of Legend of the Five Rings written to celebrate the release of the new River of Gold board game

In the mystical realm of Rokugan, the fortunes of the samurai clans rise and fall with the tides of the River of Gold. Wherever it flows, gold coins seem to follow, enriching the ports, manors, markets, and shrines along its banks. For centuries, this waterway has incited rivalry between the clans, for whoever controls the river controls the destiny of Rokugan.

Now, a new threat has appeared on the horizon, as a brazen river pirate fleet dares to plunder the merchants protected by the clans. It falls to the lords of the Crab, Crane, Scorpion, and Mantis Clans to end the river pirates’ raids before they threaten the prosperity of the Emerald Empire. Which clan will be the one to put a stop to the so-called “pirate prince” and reap the rewards of his capture?

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Legend of the Five Rings

Legend of the Five Rings

The realm of Rokugan is a land of samurai, courtiers, and mystics, of dragons and divine beings – a world of heroism, magic, and steel. Through times of peace and war, the samurai of the seven Great Clans have competed for power and influence. But as the trust between them fractures, those struggles turn ever bloodier. Former allies become fierce adversaries, and unlikely pacts are forged between ancient enemies. While conflict and political intrigue divide the clans, the true threat awaits in the darkness of the Shadowlands, beyond the vast Carpenter Wall. There, in the twisted wastelands, an evil corruption endlessly seeks the downfall of the empire. As the Shadowlands threat grows, samurai from the warring clans must put aside their differences and unite if they are to save the very soul of Rokugan.

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Publication Details

Page Count: 65pp
Genre: Fantasy


Ebook edition

Global Ebook On Sale Date: September 4, 2024
ebook ISBN: 9781839083396

About the Author


ROBERT DENTON III lives in the New River Valley of Virginia with his wife and three spoiled cats. He’s written extensively for the Legend of the Five Rings setting, including dozens of short stories, contributions to the fourth and fifth editions of the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game, and his first novella, The Sword and the Spirits. As an author of tabletop roleplaying games, his works include Tiny Taverns: A Slice-Of-Life Fantasy Roleplaying Game and the underwater fantasy setting Destiny of Tides.

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Global Ebook On Sale: September 4, 2024

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