🌒 Trials of the Forgotten — Second Expansion of New Era

The journey continues!
From Brothers in Arms, we’re thrilled to introduce Trials of the Forgotten, the second fan-made expansion of our ambitious New Era project for Legend of the Five Rings (L5R). With 200 brand-new cards, this expansion not only completes and balances the experience started with The Rise of Shadows, but also opens entirely new paths for each clan—inviting players to explore strategies never seen before… or long forgotten.

Each Great Clan is reimagined with a unique new theme, complete with its own Stronghold and tailored mechanics that offer greater depth, interaction, and tactical variety:

  • 🕊️ Crane Scouts – elegance and precision in exploration.
  • 🦁 Lion Deadseekers – unwavering honor, even in death.
  • 🐉 Dragon Kensais – masters of steel and one-on-one combat.
  • ☠️ Mantis Pirates – fast, brutal, and unpredictable at sea.
  • 🕷️ Scorpion Ninjas – stealth and deadly manipulation.
  • 🩸 Unicorn Bloodspeakers – seekers of forbidden power.
  • 💰 Crab Yasukis – economy, control, and market domination.
  • 👑 Imperial Army – military dominance through coordinated force.

The expansion also introduces new token mechanics (such as Crab Commerce and Unicorn Blood) and revisits underplayed card types from the first set—like Terrains and Events—expanding strategic possibilities and deck diversity.

True to its name, Trials of the Forgotten is both a celebration of L5R’s legacy and a creative leap forward. Thematically, it invites players to explore forgotten paths in Rokugan: the outer journey of scouts, trade routes, and distant lands, and the inner journey of forbidden beliefs and lost powers. At a competitive level, it addresses current trends by offering tools to rebalance the metagame, especially against the rising dominance of Honor decks.


🎉 IN-PERSON LAUNCH EVENT!
Join us to experience Trials of the Forgotten live on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during the Fiesta de las Cartas 2025, hosted by Asociación Khan Jugar.
📍 Location: La Cendra – Espai Veïnal, Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 1, L’Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, Spain.


🔥 Whether you’re a veteran samurai or new to the Emerald Empire, Trials of the Forgotten is an invitation to reconnect, rediscover, and reimagine the way you play L5R.
Download it for free at: brothersinarmsl5r.com

May your steps take you far… or lead you home.

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