Secrets of the Unicorn (Legend of the Five Rings)

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Summary: "Secrets" is part of the title, not the theme of the book
Review: A lot of people seem to have the misconception that the secrets books for each of the clans are supposed to offer every hidden agenda idea held by each of the clans. THis is not the case, and for most rolplayers should not pose much of a problem. The secrets books are continued supplements to the Way of series of 1st edition l5r. The book is presented in both d20, for marketability to d&d fans, and 2nd edition d10, for playability of l5r fans. The only improvement any of these books could offer would be an update of old techniques and skills from the way of books to the 2nd edition l5r system. Oh and all that "mediocre fiction and the boring content" as the previous poster so eloqunetly put it is a great way to familiourize yourself with the setting and goings on of rokugan. Great for players and gms who want more depth to their rpgs and a little less hack and slash treasure grabbing.

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Summary: D20 update lacking in content and quality
Review: The secrets of the Unicorn clan are not really revealed in this book. There are no fascinating conspiracies unmasked, there are no shameful hidden agendas revealed. It is largely more information about the clan of the Unicorn with a few teasers. Even the chapter dedicated to the secrets is generally lacking in any significant secrets. Granted, there is an updated history of the clan and a few new schools (which merits the two stars), but overall, the main thing that this book provides is a bit of fiction about the families, one new family and a lot of useless information about vassal families and their holdings within the Unicorn lands. Do we really need to know landmarks and cities belonging to each family? Spare yourself the mediocre fiction and the boring content and skip this book. Instead buy the 2nd edition Way of the Unicorn, set in the d10 pre-Day of Thunder era. You can do your own conversion to d20 if you prefer that system. Trust me, Way of the Unicorn is far superior to Secrets.