Okiwasureru Haka no Fu Leng
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
The Forgotten Tomb of Fu Leng is the most desolate place in the Shadowlands. It is said that Fu Leng was laid to rest here after Isawa bound his soul in the Twelve Black Scrolls. All variety of ogres, oni, goblins, and other creatures rose from the tomb to avenge their fallen master. The tomb itself is certainly impressive enough to house a Kami's remains, and is constructed in a style alien to the architecture of Rokugan. The Forgotten Tomb and its environs are unique in the Shadowlands in that they are devoid of life. Only the most deformed or corrupted vegetation and small predators live close to the Forgotten Tomb.
[edit] Entering the Tomb
The few Crab Clan scouts who have ventured this far into the Shadowlands have been mystified by the Forgotten Tomb. Two centuries ago, a daring band of Crab samurai led by the legendary scout Hiruma Kosami ventured into the Tomb with the intent of securing it as a stronghold. Twelve entered the Tomb and none returned. Another scout group was dispatched later to find the twelve, but there were no remains, nor signs of combat. The Kuni shugenja accompanying the second group sensed an overwhelming evil within the Tomb and advised his party to leave as swiftly as they could. No one has since attempted to use the Forgotten Tomb.
[edit] Creation
With the aid of his Tsuno allies, Daigotsu recently learned the truth about the Forgotten Tomb. It was created a long time ago by a member of the Five Races, a troll whose name has been long forgotten. The entire tomb is a passage into Gaki-do. Those who linger within for too long are dispatched into the Realm of Hungry Ghosts to be devoured by gaki or to become gaki themselves. Daigotsu found the potential of such a structure quite intriguing, and has locked several Bloodspeaker prisoners inside.
[edit] Major References
- Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition Page 307
- Secrets of the Shadowlands Page 14
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