Dark Psion said:
According to GamingReport.com, this book is now an April 12th release and will cost $24.95.
But still nothing on its content.
There are details already released about the book.
""The deadliest secrets of a warrior culture… revealed"
In the distant land of Rokugan, samurai and ninja wield weapons unknown to outsiders. Entire sects of warriors devoted to absolute mastery over strange and unusual weapons struggle to perfect their bodies and their art. Discover their secrets, and learn some of the deadliest fighting styles in all of Rokugan.
The Complete Exotic Arms Guide is a compendium of weapons used by samurai, and others, in Rokugan beyond the ever-present katana. From the tetsubo-wielding legions of the Crab Clan to the elite jitte style practiced by the Doji magistrates to the bizarre gaijin weaponry mastered by the Unicorn, this book contains dozens of new and improved weapons ready for use in any d20 campaign.
* Contains unique weapon fighting styles for various groups in Rokugan.
* Introduces dozens of new exotic weapons for use in L5R or any d20 Campaign."
http://www.rpgunited.com/product/fivering/aeg3040.html
There is also another book at least:
"Way of the Open Hand" - it looks even cooler than the Exotic weapons book. It's about monks and martial arts...
""A true warrior does not need a weapon. He is a weapon."
Martial arts are a way of life in Rokugan. Though the samurai and his art of the sword are the most obvious example of this, many other styles of combat co-exist, many relying on no weapon whatsoever. In countless dojos across the Empire, sensei instruct their students in ancient forms of martial arts. A true master can defeat any foe without use of a sword ã but mastery is a long, difficult path.
Way of the Open Hand is the ultimate guide to unarmed combat for the Legend of the Five Rings role-playing game and Rokugan d20. The history of the Brotherhood of Shinsei and their unique master of the martial arts is explored in detail, as well as the secret martial styles of each of the Great Clans. Like much of Rokugan, what is presented here is rooted in real world tradition but given the distinctive, fantastic Rokugani flair. (96 pages, Softbound)
* Introduces numerous unarmed fighting styles used by the Great Clans.
* Rokugani fighting styles draw inspiration from real life history, Asian myth, and popular culture to create fresh, exciting, and playable martial arts experience.
* Though designed specifically for an L5R game, the styles and abilities presented in this book can be adapted to any d20 fantasy setting."
http://www.rpgunited.com/product/fivering/aeg3042.html
Enjoy!
Banshee
, but I have heard nothing about it and there is nothing on AEG's L5R page.
