An ancient Crab artifact has been discovered, deep within the ancient forest of Shinomen Mori. The Crab Clan Champion, Hida Kisada, has dispatched his youngest child, Hida Sukune to retrieve this artifact. But as they venture deeper into the forest, Sukune must realize that all is not as it seems. Darkness and corruption can lurk anywhere, even outside the Shadowlands, and horrors can come from any corner.

Trail of Shadows is a new Legend of the Five Rings novella by D.G. Laderoute, centered on the Crab Clan. In addition to the full novella, Trail of Shadows also includes a sixteen-page full color insert that goes into much greater detail about the Crab Clan and the dangers that they face beyond the Wall. Finally, you’ll find two alternate art cards for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game—Hida Sukune and Kikyo.