Curse of Honor

In this epic fantasy novel, the reckless quest for honor threatens an empire as a demonic invasion looms over the world of Legend of the Five Rings. Set against the backdrop of the formidable Striking Dawn Castle, Hida Haru, the disappointing heir of his family, embarks on a hazardous expedition to a mythical city in the mountains, resulting in disaster where he becomes lost. With the commander Ochiba sent to rescue him, the return from their supernatural encounter reveals Haru is altered, leading to mysterious misfortunes and deaths in his family. As something evil emerges, the urgency to confront this malevolence intensifies.