Tales of the Jewel

With the exception of the Unicorn Clan the people of Rokugan are largely insular and xenophobic leading to a diminished presence in the Sands despite their proximity. While the Unicorn thus represent the greatest number of samurai in the Sands their nomadic nature has led to few residing within Medi...

The most maligned and reviled people to visit Medinaat al-Salaam the Ra'Shari rarely let that burden show offering good cheer and humor... but always knowing where the exits are. Any time an object is missing or a murder is unsolved it is almost a certainty that the guard and Khadi will find a Ra'Sh...

While they recognize their kinship with the followers of Shinjo and are, generally, on good terms anyone mistaking the tribe of Moto with Rokugani is likely in for an unfortunate surprise. Fierce nomadic raiders the Moto travel between various secret oasis encampments while preying on caravans trave...

The Mekham are a people defined as much by what they are not as by what they are. They are the people of Medinaat al-Salaam and the surrounding Sands who feel no attachment or legacy to any other empire. Descended from the countless and disparate nations and empires that fell when Shilah's wrath sco...

Largely untouched by Shilah's wrath the Ivory Kingdom's distance from Medinaat al-Salaam is the only thing keeping them from being a more dominant force within the region. That said their caravans make the trip regularly and their people, the Invinda, are one of the largest blocs of foreign born res...

With the reduction of the Sultan to a figurehead the Houses of Dahab are likely the most powerful force within the Jewel after the Caliph herself. Trade and commerce are the lifeblood of Medinaat al-Salaam and no trade or commerce happens that is not touched, in some way, by the Dahabi merchant hous...

"In the name of Lady Sun - the All-Merciful, the All-Knowing, and Life-Giving Lady Sun - I tell my tale. And my tale is true. As true as any other tale that has ever been told. It was the dawning of the twelfth century. An age of turmoil, triumph, and tragedy. Empires would fall, heroes would rise,...

While these games are intended to be lighter fare the world of Legend of the Burning Sands is one built on tyranny and oppression and such themes, as well as those of slavery, will undoubtedly be present even if not a primary focus. As a game setting written by well intentioned, but not always well ...

A major thank you to Canary and other Fallenash admin for hosting this site and these games. Also this game would not exist without the hard work and effort of Volsung and all the past GMs and players of the previous LBS games. Thank you all for giving the rules, and inspirations, to make this possi...