The Last Province Podcast

30/04/2025

Today we reflect on the past. With this our 100th episode we look at recent fiction, talk about the past of L5R, and where we would like to see it go. Hopefully we are around for another 100 episodes.

Let us know what you think!

Today we discuss some news, talk about the fiction series "The Record of Eihi", and look back on our history in L5R. On today's Episode 100 of The Last Province Podcast, we Reflect on the past.  "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed ...

01/04/2025

I am sorry, I slacked off some when getting this edited and posted. I meant to have this out yesterday. We might not be as on the cutting edge with the news as I would like but I still think we might be bringing this to some people that would be interested. Let us know what you think! -Dan

Today on The Last Province we are going to be discussing some new interesting news that leaked early. Things are about to get interesting...

The Last Province is your source for discussion about Legend of the Five Rings lore and competitive play.

03/03/2025

We were robbed! Totally robbed! Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings robbed us, I tells you! 😱👮‍♂️💸

Still, go support the game. Full release is tomorrow. Their day 1 patch notes are here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2536960/view/523084408406672596?l=english

We will go drink away our sorrow now. Hot Chocolate calls...

28/02/2025

We got the privilege to speak to Filip, the game director of Shadowveil, the first L5R video game. Throw in a bunch of other stuff and you have a podcast. Let us know what you think!

Today the guys discuss the new Shadowveil video game along side director Phillip, game director of Shadowveil, they discuss some recent news, and in general waste everyone's time.  All in a good day's podcast. Shadowveil is available on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/2536960/Shadow...

28/01/2025

New L5R fiction is up from Aconyte Books - the first in a series of prequels to the upcoming Shadowveil game! Go go go go go

We are excited to announce a new series of short stories from Aconyte Books, featuring Crab Clan fan favorite Yasuki Taka!

Follow Eihi and her fellow samurai as they venture into the dreaded Shadowlands and face unimaginable horrors which test both their bravery and sanity.

The Record of Eihi is a prequel story to Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings, wishlist Shadowveil on Steam now!

23/01/2025

I'm just going to throw this out here, from some friends of the Podcast: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2360666279

Check out their Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/psoflow
Tell them we sent you and ask them what happened at Winter Court.
Legend of the Five Rings

We're a husband and wife stream team looking for adventure. Come join us as we game, bicker, and git gud! From new games to old, with fresh new eyes and experienced game play, we aim to laugh, cry, and beat everything we try with a stylish flair. Let's rock folks!

16/01/2025

It’s always the day AFTER we release an episode…
But! Still welcome news! Wishlist Shadowveil on Steam so as to boost L5R on the eternally mysterious algorithm!

We’re incredibly excited to share that Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings is coming this quarter (Q1 2025) to Steam! Check out the recently released gameplay trailer on YouTube, highlighting the different kinds of samurai under your command, the allies who will help you in your quest, and some of the enemies you’ll face when you embark beyond the Wall. https://www.legendofthefiverings.com/shadowveil-is-coming-q1-2025/

16/01/2025

A new episode of The Last Province is now available to download and enjoy! Today we talk about the history of the Steel Chrysanthemum. We provide enough history that you should be able to run a game or campaign in that timeframe.

Has anyone run a game set back then? If you have let us know how it went! We are interesting in hearing about it. Also, if you were in the top cuts of the Emerald Championship back in the 90s or know who were, we also were curious to know that as well!

Today the guys discuss the Steel Crysanthemum. With information about the history and lore, a thorough discussion is had talking about setting your campaign in this part of the timeline.    "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed ...

01/11/2024

A few hours late, but here is Episode 96 of The Last Province! Today we discuss the Spider Clan, it's founding, and a brief look at the lore. Let us know what you think!

Also check out Bobby's stream at 12pm EST on Saturday November 2nd where he will be playing a game of Tiny D6 with the ArenaNet crew for Extra Life over at https://twitch.tv/guildwars2 and donate at https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=66940

The Spider Clan is a faction from old L5R that had more than a little controversy behind it's creation. Today the guys will discuss how the clan came to be and their lore. Additionally they discuss Bobby's new Halloween fiction "It Refused to Remain Dead" The fiction is available at: On November 2nd...

16/09/2024

Another episode of The Last Province is now available. Today we discuss the later half of Bobby's River of Gold fictions.

Today the guys discuss the latter half of the River of Gold fictions that Bobby wrote along with some news and discussing what they have been up to recently. "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...

06/09/2024

The River of Gold Fictions, published by Aconyte Books and written by our co-host Robert Denton III, are now available on DriveThruRPG *for free* in many formats!

River of Gold (Legend of the Five Rings) - Set sail in this action-packed new short story series of Legend of the Five Rings written to celebrate the release of th

25/07/2024

The tallies are in, and the readers have chosen the winning clan patron in the River of Gold series!

But we respect spoilers here at the Last Province... well, usually... so you'll have to check it out for yourselves.

We'll give our candid reactions to this conclusion (*sniff* Yasuki Taka, my boy...) in our next episode.

Thank you to Aconyte Books for this amazing series! And if you enjoyed these stories, let Aconyte and Fantasy Flight know that you'd like to see more fictions penned by our intrepid co-host, Robert Denton III!

Read the sixth and final story in the River of Gold series.