The Last Province Podcast

Today the guys interview authors Julie Kagawa and J.T. Nicholas about their story and their new novel "A Throne Betrayed", the first book in the new Clan Wars series from Aconyte Books. Scheduled for August of this year, 2025, the book is eagerly anticipated by many L5R fans. Us Included! "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

News, News, News! Today the guys go over some news in L5R in a short time. It's a Minisode! We also discuss a couple of issues we have noticed in the 5th Edition of L5R (Not Adventures in Rokugan).  "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"  

Today we discuss some news, talk about the fiction series "The Record of Eihi", and look back on our history in L5R. On today's Episode 100 of The Last Province Podcast, we Reflect on the past.  "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

We caught FFG's early announcement of a new product that looks suspiciously like a new L5R card game, albeit with a twist. Join us today as we discuss recent articles, talk about some news, and then speculate endlessly on what little information we have about what could be a new great game: Raids of Silk and Steel https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2025/3/31/raids-of-silk-and-steel Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today the guys discuss the new Shadowveil video game along side director Filip, game director of Shadowveil, they discuss some recent news, and in general waste everyone's time.  All in a good day's podcast. Shadowveil is available on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/2536960/Shadowveil_Legend_of_The_Five_Rings/ Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today the guys discuss the Steel Crysanthemum. With information about the history and lore, a thorough discussion is had talking about setting your campaign in this part of the timeline.    "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

The Spider Clan is a faction from old L5R that had more than a little controversy behind it's creation. Today the guys will discuss how the clan came to be and their lore. Additionally they discuss Bobby's new Halloween fiction "It Refused to Remain Dead" The fiction is available at: https://www.legendofthefiverings.com/it-refused-to-remain-dead/ On November 2nd check out Bobby's lifestream with ArenaNet at https://twitch.tv/guildwars2 Donate at  https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=66940 for team ArenaNet or to Bobby's part directly at https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=544255 "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Today the guys discuss the latter half of the River of Gold fictions that Bobby wrote along with some news and discussing what they have been up to recently. "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

With the release of the River of Gold board game, Bobby has been at it again. Today we discuss the first three parts of the fiction series, written by Bobby and narrated by Heather Jinmaku.    "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Breakup of the Embracer group, a new series of articles about L5R's history, and a discussion of the scope of Fantasy caps off today's episode of The Last Province   "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Today the guys sample three different kinds of weird Thanksgiving ""flavored"" candy while reminising about better times.  Today's episode was sponsored by NordVPN, Honey, Grammerly, Spotify, Raycon, and Spotify. 

Today we guys discuss recent subtle changes in L5R going forward along with some news and a discussion about a certain Tomb.  "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

The Tomb of [REDACTED]Today the guys discuss the recently released adventure "The Tomb of [REDACTED]" and go over some of the lore changes without going through any kind of spoilers.  Throw in some news, a discussion, and you have an episode.  Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today the guys discuss recent news come out of Gencon and then have a discussion with L5R author Marie Brennan. Check our her Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mariebrennan/rook-and-rose-pattern-deck and her Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/swan_tower Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"  

Today the guys bring on a special guest, the author of the L5R novella "Deathseeker" and grill him mercelessly on his book. Hilarity insues?  "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Today the guys discuss various bits of Rokugan technology. You are likely Wrong about at least one of these. You won't believe number nine!    Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today the guys discuss some BIG news. We skipped an episode so we go back to an earlier recording to fill in. We decided given everything that we should release this, so let us know your thoughts. "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Time to go back to the Dragon Clan with a discussion of current lore following the Writ of the Wilds release. Include some news about the state of the world and you have yourself an episode!  "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

The guys are back with a discussion on the newly released book Writ  of the Wilds. Nezumi, Naga, and Dragon abound. Now what happened to our Otter Clan?  Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The boys are back from their Haitus! Today they discuss their recent absence, Adventures in Rokugon, L5R News, and more. Stay Tuned! Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/