The Heir Unveiled
GenCon 2003 LARP
by Rich Wulf & Shawn Carman
Samurai of Rokugan,
It is my duty, my privilege, and my honor to deliver
glad tidings unto you. Toturi Kaede, Empress of Rokugan, has returned. With her
obligations to the Elemental Dragons temporarily satisfied, she has returned to
the Empire to reunite the Imperial Court and name her successor. In Kyuden
Miya, she once again reigns over Rokugan.
You are cordially invited to attend the Empress at
Kyuden Miya. Kaede eagerly anticipates news of all events that have transpired
in her absence, and looks forward to blessing those who have loyally maintained
the peace of the Empire in her absence. With the cancellation of the Winter
Court last year, no doubt this will be a welcome opportunity to re-establish
diplomatic relations with old allies and forge new bonds with former enemies.
Under the protection of the Empress and the Winds, let no samurai fear to step
forward and face those with whom he once crossed steel. Let old hatreds be
buried.
This shall be the first official meeting of the new
Imperial Court. Thus, all those who have been invited to join this court are
required to be in attendance. Those who cannot attend are strongly urged to
send a representative so that their voice on the court can be heard, their
place in the new order secured.
Naturally the Four Winds - Toturi Tsudao, Hantei
Naseru, Toturi Sezaru, and Akodo Kaneka - will be in attendance. Reportedly the
sons and daughters of Toturi will be making plans for an assault upon the Dark
Lord’s fortress. To that end, the Empire’s foremost generals and military
advisors have also been assembled to offer advice and support.
The future begins here.
I look forward to seeing you among us.
Miya Shoin
Herald of the Empress