Do not fear change, for it is change that offers us challenges and the opportunity to learn and grow.

When we first began the final design of Legend of the Five Rings there was one element that we wanted to capture, and that was the element of change. The military philosophies of Japan and China were always very adamant on the attitude one must have toward change: "Adapt, Improvise and Overcome" (thank you, Master Eastwood). In addition to the changes in the story of Rokugan, here's what else you can look forward to seeing:

THE ORACLE OF THE VOID

D.J. Trindle is our resident Master of the Rules (from the Sparrow Clan) and he'll be heading up our Frequently Asked Questions section.

WALKING THE WAY

Dave Williams is L5R's Lead Designer and Playtester. He'll be giving us a new look at each of the Clans, a very different look that will allow you to adapt to all of that change that's coming down the road

TAKA'S TREASURES

Taka is the Crab Clan Wily Trader, and if you've got Koku, then he's got the time.

THE ART OF WAR

A look at how to use multiple elements to create a single devastating effect. In other words: card combos.

This issue also has a special feature: an excerpt from The History of Rokagan, a text written by a sailor shipwrecked in the Emerald Empire. It will appear in its full form in the forthcoming L5R novel Distant Thunder.

Future issues of The Herald will include:

CLAN WAR UPDATES

We will be keeping you up to date on what's going on in the Empire. Prominent battles and duels will be displayed along with what inhuence they might be having on future expansion sets.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Candid interviews with L5R artists Next issue, look for Brian Snoddy and his samurai armor collection.

ASSEMBLY RANKINGS and TOURNAMENT RULES

After we've had a few more official tournaments, we're going to be posting the official rankings of Assembly Members. Also, look for official tournament rules.

MORE OF TAKA'S TREASURES

Next issue, we're going to be giving you even more things to trade in your Koku for.

Well that's about it for me. I'd like to give an extra-special Big Hand to D. J. Trindle for all of his help on our first issue. The Herald wouldn't have been the same without him. In fact, it would've been spelled much, much differently.

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