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Border tensions between rival samurai clans escalate into war over a hidden valley, in this fantasy epic from the breathtaking world of Legend of the Five Rings

At the bleeding edge of Chamon sits a lone outpost: The Grave of Heroes. Once a great fortress, it’s now no more than a thinly disguised prison for soldiers the armies of Sigmar would rather forget. Into this oubliette comes Byrun Hess, disgraced Captain of the Sigmarite forces, who finds himself buried in a dead-end posting with a tiny garrison, ranging from the undisciplined to the almost heretical. While Hess attempts to instill some measure of discipline, one of Chamon’s brutal shardstorms quickly shifts his priorities to simple survival. Things go from bad to worse when the garrison’s Warden is viciously murdered in a bloody scene that shows signs of dark sorcery, and tempers flare as the survivors accuse each other of the crime. Not sure who to trust, Hess' disquiet is compounded by the chilling discovery of a newly exposed ancient vault in the mountainside that once confined a terrifying supernatural force – the likes of which these mortals have never seen before. Read It Because A unique setting, compelling characters and an action-driven plot combine with Evan Dicken's fantastic prose to create an unmissable novella.

Return to the world of Legend of the Five Rings: Adventures in Rokugan, in this fantasy adventure pitting noble samurai against a forgotten evil corrupting the whole realm.

"After summer is winter, and life inevitably gives way to frozen sterility. In our modern world, we live cushioned existences, and congratulate ourselves on our supposed escape from the old dangers. We think ourselves caught out of nature's reach by our technological wizardry. Safely cocooned. This foolishness blinds us to the truth that our elder forebears could not avoid. Engulfed by the rhythms of the world, they understood ... Autumn means death."--Amazon.com

Religion and ideology have fuelled war since the beginning of humankind. Deeply-held beliefs can lead to factional wars, and it's been said that more people have been killed in the name of some god than for any other reason. The Crusades, the Inquisition, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, and many more... SNAFU: Holy War offers high-action horror based around conflicts of religion, either overt or covert, featuring previous SNAFU favourites along with some of the best brand new writers working in the field today. Do you hear the call? STORIES BY: James A Moore Kirsten Cross Evan Dicken Duncan McGeary David W. Amendola B. Michael Radburn JG Faherty Justin Bell Mike Barretta Alister Hodge S.F. Crawford Case C. Capehart J.G. Grimmer Kevin Wetmore Chuck Clark Russ Linton Phil Scott Mayes Robert Lassen

In a gripping fantasy adventure set in the realm of Rokugan, heroic samurai are tasked with confronting an ancient evil that threatens to wreak havoc across the land. As they battle against this dark force, the samurai must harness their skills and courage to protect their world from impending destruction. The narrative intertwines themes of honor, bravery, and the struggle between good and evil, immersing readers in a rich tapestry of action and intrigue.