Fire and darkness. Ryoko Owari awakens to discover flames within and without. But who is responsible for these assaults, and how will the magistrates get to the bottom of something, the victims don’t trust them to handle? And what foul secrets are hidden in the home of a woman thought to be a witch?
The conflicting priorities and values of the city’s magistrates come out in the open. How trustworthy is Yogo Osako when it really comes to enforcing the law? Is opium the root of the city’s problems or merely a branch? And how will Bayushi Korechika handle the pressure of his business empire being threatened?
The second installment of the late Emerald Magistrates journal.
This American Dice presents, Cheat Your Own Adventure, live at Condo-Con 2019.
The adventures of Michigan Smith in the Cave of Eternal Stench.
The good folks of Condo-Con met this fine 2019 to play games and eat fried food. The games were great, the farts aint.
How far does the suspicion between the Scorpion and Unicorn go? What damning information is discovered about the most powerful woman in the city? What has the whole of the Merchant Quarter on edge? And what makes a reliable ally turn his back on the magistrates?
Will Aji’s dirty deeds come back to bite him? How much do he or Taiyo really want to know what is in Naritoki’s Journal? What shocking accusation will be made by Yugare’s wife? And will a force from beyond the grave gain further hold over Ishi?
The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. As the confetti and streamers are scattered, and the celebratory wine flows, the Iron Duke has a mission for four would be heroes? Check out the entirety of the series right here, or check out our podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcatcher.
The exciting finale. Face to face with a dragon and a Sorceress bent on revenge, can our heroes stop the Round Earthers?
Scars, family, and intrigue. Who has been secretly purchasing weapons in the magistrates names? Who receives an unexpected, and possibly unwelcome family visit? And which two magistrates will ally against one of their comrades?
Vengeance is a force that seems to move the world. Though they are far apart on the celestial ladder, samurai and merchants alike seek deadly redress. How far is Ryoko Owari about to descend into chaos, and who will be the next to descend into a grave?
Want to hop into our Ryoko Owari: City of Lies, but you’re intimidated by the full 20 episodes we’ve published? Don’t worry, you can check out a recap of episodes 11-20 and hop in at Episode 20…or get real excited and go back to hear it for yourself.
What happens when a merchant in the city’s most secretive trade is robbed? What happens when two of the magistrates are at complete cross purposes in an investigation? And is Yugare willing to arrest Ogeie’s killer who ever they may be?
A human sacrifice and hideous creatures summoned forth. Can the magistrates of Ryoko Owari defeat something that is brought forth from the darkness?
Big news!
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies will now be published every Thursday!
Our short form games will still be released every other Friday.
As a special treat, here are the first three entries in the secret journal of the late Emerald Magistrate Kakita Naritoki.
Piss Piss Bang Bang….I mean, follow your dreams kids….sorry, I am a bit drunk at this 5th grade graduation. Who wants to see heroes fight guards who are pissing? Go for it.
Sacrifice and revenge. His lords tell Yugare to focus on the death of a Dragon Clan dignitary, while Aji aids a kinsman of his in his quest for revenge. Taiyo asks a colleague to sacrifice one of their investigations for a greater good. Ishi finds that a search for vengeance doesn’t always end at the grave, and a mysterious cult seeks to sacrifice one of the magistrates to take revenge on the gods themselves.
On the run from the great chittering hordes of claw and calamity, can our heroes solve a puzzle that no magic or brute force can overcome?
Plus, the Dirks have a serious question to answer…and yes its both existential and erotic.
What happens when the private thoughts of a universally respected official, a murdered official, are discovered? Discovered not only to exist, but to be unaccounted for? Who could have Naritoki’s journal, and what could it say? And, as Ishi’s troops move out of the city, Taiyo moves closer to the heart of true power in the City of Lies.
Down in the catacombs our brave heroes face swarming hordes of ferocious fecundate foes. Plus, how many dirks is too many, and is Rosco’s Achilles heal his vanity…I hope not.
