Fifteenth Day of Darkness

Fellow members of the Assembly, I bring you word from the imperial capital. For over two weeks Lady Sun has hidden her face, and the chaos within the palace has grown. Hitomi walks the land, and Toturi's power weakens, but the power of this Assembly grows in the absence of his supreme authority.

The Favor

I have negotiated a deal with Yasuki Taka for Assembly members only. Assembly members who provide their DCI number with their order from Taka's Treasures have their Koku and Dinari increased in value to 3 Koku/Dinari per wrapper and 10 per deck! This offer is only applies for non-card items and only for items in this issue.

Taka has secured a number of Button Men only seen at the Y2C convention. He thought it only natural to offer them to members, as we had offered the ten-button set from Gen Con '99. Read your cover letter for details. You'll note also that within this issue appear six cards that only members can order. Provide your DO number with your Koku when ordering these, to verify your membership.

Canada

Residents of Canada: Due to improvements in transport, trade, and regional offices, you' pay domestic rates for membership and shipping. Thats correct! $15 U. S. to join or renew Assembly membership-so call 1-888- 45RINGS now!

Banners

This, the first new item Taka has procured, is available to everyone, but members receive a sizeable Koku discount. Kamweid, a merchant from beyond the great mountains, has come forth with the nobori for the clans. Don't miss out.

Renewal

For many of you in this assembly, this is your final issue pending your renewal. If you are unsure, check the expiration date on your cover letter. In the eight months I have served as chancellor, the promised four issues have come, benefits for members are on the increase, other membership offers continue to increase, and prices are remaining the same for most of you. I have made the effort to show you the promise of what your membership will do for you; now I give you the opportunity to remain a member. You can renew by three methods:
Phone: 1-800-324-6496 or 1-888-4-5RINGS
Internet: www.wizards.com/L5R/imperialcourt/fanclub.asp
Mail: Send a copy of the form.

Access to the Chancellor

For questions you have regarding membership benefits Koku redemption, or change of address, contact me (if you're in the Americas or Asia/Pacific):
Phone: 1-800-324-6496 or 888-4-5RINGS
Email: frpg@frpg.com

If you aren't in the Americas or Asia/Pacific, contact your regional representative.

Membership Drive

Many memberships expire this month; check your card or cover letter. We encourage you to renew: thirty- three foil cards come out with each of the three sets starting with the Honor Bound set; the complete, ninety nine-card foil set tells the tale of the Clan War that brought Toturi to power-and Toturi has gifted some of them to me! A new or renewing member this issue, and the member who encouraged him or her to join or renew (as given on the form) will each receive the Fire Shadow foils. We will contact the winners and announce them next issue. The second two sets of foils, from the Ambition's Debt expansion, go to Ryan Asato and Sean Thompson, of California. Congratulations! In issue #16, a member who has joined or renewed since #12 and his or her "sponsor" will each receive all ninety-nine foils.

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