Deep shadows gather in the Shinomen forest. Though this tangled woodland lies north of the Great Carpenter Wall and the traditional domain of the Crab Clan, rumors have led a few Crab samurai to mount a dangerous expedition into the depths of the forest, searching for an ancient artifact forged by Hida Osano-wo himself

In Trail of Shadows, a new Legend of the Five Rings novella by D.G. Laderoute, youll follow with Hida Sukune on a thrilling expedition into the unexpected horrors of the Shinomen Mori. Then, once youve finished the story, theres still plenty of lore to dive into with a sixteen-page, full-color insert dedicated to the Crab Clan and packed with information on the Kami Hida, the Crab Clans wars against the Shadowlands, and their furtive allies, the nezumi..