Champions of Kamigawa Stories

Novel by Scott McGough

Kamigawa Cycle • Book 1

When Michiko, daughter of the warlord Konda, meets Umezawa, a thief and black magic user, she realizes that to stop the war that is about to sweep the land, she may have to make alliances with her enemies.

September 1, 2004

Short story by Gwendolyn Kestrel

The most valuable knowledge is that which no one can teach, yet you still learn. It is the secret of yourself. It is truth. It can be a blessing or a curse.

October 10, 2004

Short story by Alexander Smith

“You’ve caused me a great deal of trouble, creature.” Meloku paced in a circle around the airy chamber, his feet tracing the swirls of smoky jade that spiderwebbed across the marble floor.

October 12, 2004

Short story by Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar

Seitaro Yamazaki watched the girl enter his room. She was pale, thin and awkward. Her black eyes opened wide, in part because of the dim light but chiefly because it was her natural expression.

October 12, 2004

Short story by Rei Nakazawa

In the earliest times of the universe, Dosan began, when the water had not yet decided to run downhill, and the stars still needed to think of a reason to shine, there were the kami.

October 12, 2004

Short story by Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar

Ryusaki Kumano shuffled weakly across the small rocky plateau, away from the shelter of the mountainside.

October 13, 2004

Short story by Gwendolyn Kestrel

Three nights ago, the guards of the Kitanosu nezumi village heard a distinctive, disturbing noise in the distance that resembled a thousand voices weeping, crying, and screaming in emotional or physical agony. Frightened, they told the village leaders.

October 13, 2004

Short story by Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar

Kazuki rubbed sleep from his eyes as he climbed the Spiral Path. He hoped Master Rokuan’s summons would not make him late for training.

October 26, 2004

Short story by Rei Nakazawa

The blood was still heavy in the air. It choked the kitsune’s sensitive senses, practically congealing in his throat. He resisted the urge to cough.

October 26, 2004

Short story by Ed Stark

The courtiers’ murmurs cut off instantly as the doors opened and Munetsugu Takeno strode into the great hall.

October 27, 2004

Short story by Rei Nakazawa

“They’ve been lying to us.” The youth grinned, and his friends could almost smell the smugness.

October 30, 2004