The Last Province Podcast

It’s April Fool’s, but with everything going on this year, we’ll let you off easy. The Last Province presents a preview of the upcoming Lion Clan Novella, “Deathseeker,” from The Great Clans of Rokugan Volume 2. Headphones are highly suggested. The Great Clans of Rokugan, Volume 2 is published by Aconyte Books, an imprint of Asmodee Entertainment. Copyright (c) 2022 Fantasy Flight Games. Epic Adventure Cinematic Music | MOVIE by Alex-Productions  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Yugen by Keys of Moon  https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Warrior by yoitrax  https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Today the guys discuss the novella "Ice and Snow" along with the talented author Katrina Ostrander.  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/

If there is one constant in RPGs it is that they have ways to exploit them or interpret them to get some absurd results. In systems like D&D or Pathfinder you get things like the Peasant Railgun or the Un-seeable Sun. Today we discuss various stupid ways to exploit L5R 5th Edition. 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/

Enjoy a special treat for Halloween! Spooky reads his new L5R horror fan fiction: “A Moth Follows Her Light.” Headphones are highly suggested. Audio for this episode was extracted from: Ambient Theme Number One - Steven O’Brien (https://stevenobriencomposer.bandcamp.com) Sad Spooky - Daniel Gillett (https://danielgillett.bandcamp.com) Don’t Search For Bad Things On The Internet - Daniel Gillett (https://danielgillett.bandcamp.com) A Strange Creature - One Take (https://onetakeroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com) The Void - One Take (https://onetakeroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com) Bipolar Actions - Brad Podray / Maximalism (https://maximalism.bandcamp.com/album/soundtrack-for-a-great-adventure) Under The Earth - Brad Podray / Maximalism (https://maximalism.bandcamp.com/album/soundtrack-for-a-great-adventure) All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today the guys discuss the recent news an announcements, including the announcement of Adventures in Rokugon, the D&D 5th Edition Compatible module that allows L5R to be played in the 5E System. 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 L5R news then discuss the current lore regarding the Badger Clan...   And I am told that there is no such thing as the Mushroom Clan. Why not? Bobby, make this a thing!   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 we discuss our recent experiences with their play through of the Lion clan adventure "Blood of the Lioness" including several modifications to the RPG that we have found make it much smoother to play. Options abound! Today on The Last Province!

Today the guys discuss roleplaying the Lion Clan, the runner up and thus worst loser in the Tournament of the Kami. Character discussion included, as well as a talk about the recently released print and play promos! 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 final fictions for the L5R LCG storyline, Chapter 5 and the Epilogue of The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow. The more things change the more things stay the same. 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 finish discussing the Heroes of Legend storyline. Four fictions, two hours, and lots of arguments about a certain fiction. Want to guess which one? 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 three chapters of the "Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow" series by our very own Robert Denton. Lore changes abound. What do you all think? 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 guys discuss some changed coming to the Podcast before going into a brief discussion of the new sold out RPG supplement "Fields of Victory" 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 dive into a discussion about the recent fictions in the Heroes of Legend series and the Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow series. Lore implications and changes abound! 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 have a talk about the recent news. Fiction and lore discussions are also included in today's 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/

A new year has come and the guys are back discussing another pair of fictions about Bayushi Shoju. More deviations abound from old lore and the guys get into the thick of the matter. Are things getting better or more quickly falling apart? You decide. 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 recent fictions "The Yogo Curse" by Josiah "Duke" Harrist and Kartina Ostrander followed by "The Careful Gardner" by Annie VanderMeer. Big things are hinted at for the empire by these fictions, and the guys have their own opinions on how it will turn out. What do you all think? 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 talk about recent fictions, including "What Cost a Dream" by D.G. Laderoute and the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style "An Impossible Task" by Lisa Farrell, before discussing their recent homemade L5R 5th Edition School: The Shugenja of Emma-O Find our homebrewed school at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCrJiCwlaxhlazBqMsdWiugkf3t7qQlM/view?fbclid=IwAR2Pv6n4lf2ZZU1OUAz3In_n66vLHBl-Xj26dnV9QEG0KpH-JdkuCQGqZRw 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 dive into a talk about Bloodspeakers, including Iuchiban, and incorporating them into your Roleplaying. Rounded out by a talk regarding the recent fiction "Questionable Shelter" by Marie Brennan, we have a well rounded episode for the masses. No maho here. Nope, none here. 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 get into a discussion about the recent fiction "When the Wave Strike the Shore" by Mari Murdock before discussing roleplaying the Crane 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/

Today we get into an argument/discussion about recent fictions in addition to discussing a bit of news and talking about our Phoenix clan characters. A reminder that September is National Suicide Prevention month in the US. Remember that if you need it, help is available.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.  1-800-273-8255   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/