About this series
In the realms of the red sun, Basho Haiyu walks alone. He is the undying samurai charged by Emma-O to find the heart of this mysterious world and to plant Hell's standard there. As well, Haiyu must face the minions of the Oni Worlds, standing against whatever monsters and devils threaten the populace of this mysterious world. Haiyu is the Samurai of Hell.
On the remote island of Iriogaki, the small town of Edoka ekes out an existence as a port of call. The townsfolk live and work in a constant state of wariness for their community is nestled in the remains of an ancient ruined city whose populace went to dust generations ago. The strange buildings and the jungle beyond them are home to unusual creatures, mysteries, and strange miracles. Among the latter is the Wanoikokiyama, a tree whose spiky fruit is rumored to have mystical properties. A short time ago, a party of scholars ventured into the island's interior in search of such a fruit. The jungle seems to have swallowed them.
Recently arrived on the island, Basho Haiyu finds himself concerned for the party's fate. He suspects the presence of enemies hiding in the jungle, and so goes in search of the missing group. His journey along the river will reveal strange creatures and unleash bizarre, ancient sorcery. Will he discover the truth behind the disappearance and return to tell of his discoveries?
"A Tale of the Islands and What Can Be Found There" is a short novel (16000+ words) featuring the continuing adventures of the Samurai of Hell. Although it is the fifth such adventure, it stands on its own and provides an easy point of access to the saga.
Titles in the series (5)
- Heed the Hell-Bound: A Tale of the Samurai of Hell
1
She came to him in dreams. A mystery. An obsession. Now, the ronin Haiyu will go on a very peculiar quest. Leaving behind a world of shame and stasis, Haiyu will descend into an alien land of hellish wonder and mystery. Danger awaits him, as does the opportunity to redeem himself and restore his honor. Daniel R. Robichaud's "Heed the Hell-Bound" first appeared in 2007, in the digital pages of Blazing Adventures Magazine! It began a series of tales, The Samurai of Hell, which draws upon the heroic fantasy tradition of Fritz Leiber, Robert E. Howard and Roger Zelazny while adding doses of Japanese myth and history. Twice Told Tales is proud to reprint the first chapter in this thrilling series.
- Unforgiving and Cruel: A Tale of the Samurai of Hell
2
Haiyu had come to the strange otherland to find a dream woman and redemption. Instead, he found a nightmarish adventure beyond life and death! Now, a samurai sworn to Emma-O, the Lord of Hell, Haiyu must roam the alien world until he can plant his master's banner in this strange land's heart. His journey is not a simple one. Many oni and the bakemono stand before him, but the monsters and demons cannot stand before his blade and his will . . . This land can be unforgiving and cruel . . . The bodies of two young boys lay at the edge of a swamp. Their killer waits within, relentless, cunning and inhuman. Only Haiyu can stop it, but can he do so alone? A mysterious woman who dwells within the poisonous land may hold the secret to Haiyu's success, but unimaginable pain weighs upon her heart and spirit. With this pulse-pounding adventure, Daniel R. Robichaud continues the exciting heroic fantasy tales of a samurai in a strange land. The story stands alone, inviting new readers to jump on board in this installment. This story originally appeared in the 2008 Bouchercon Special edition of Blazing Adventures Magazine. This eBook edition presents the author's preferred text, revised and expanded from its original appearance.
- Damnation's Steel: A Tale of the Samurai of Hell
3
Haiyu has sworn to plant his lord's station in the heart of this strange, alien world. As he pursues this quest, he faces dangers, devils, and damnation dispatched by the terrible masters of the monstrous oni-worlds . . . Haiyu's steel is always ready to slash his enemies to ribbons, but in "Damnation's Steel," Haiyu is faced with a new challenge: Is a dead man's heart capable of compassion? When Haiyu arrives in the spiral shaped community, he is shunned as a stranger. Only the strong-willed woman in the teahouse welcomed him with a smile and good cheer. Her fate is soon to be tied to Haiyu's when something terrible emerges from the dark jungle. The town is plagued with pride and haunted by guilt. The community's hetmen leaders expelled an outspoken but sickly man and his son, and this decision has returned to bite them. In this strange land, mistakes have a way of perverting, transforming, and returning to destroy. Daniel R. Robichaud delivers another exciting tale of adventure and epic fantasy. Other volumes in The Samurai of Hell include: Heed the Hell-Bound Unforgiving and Cruel
- The Lord of Xu
4
Fumiku knows that an inn can be grand or small, but it must always be cozy. Her peace is shattered when one of the hanumn, ape-like fiends who serve the mysterious Lord of Xu, arrives with demands for tributes. In the past, those tributes claimed Fumiku's family, her husband and child were swallowed in the ruined city bearing that name. Now, those tributes are tied to a massing power. The city is little more than dust and stone. No lord sits there openly. No populace can be found. Xu's power has long ago passed. To save her inn, Fumiku must delve into that city in search of answers. She will not go alone. A patron of her establishment, a samurai warrior from a distant kingdom will accompany her. He is battle tested and fearless. It seems that death itself cannot stop him. Together, they have the chance to stop a rising army and to learn the fate of Fumiku's family. In order to do so, they will they placate the cryptic wishes of The Lord of Xu. "The Lord of Xu" is a return to the weird world of the red sun, an underworld filled with monsters, magic and high adventure. This place is the stomping ground for the warrior Haiyu, the samurai of Hell who is sworn to Emma-O to find the world's center and plant Hell's standard there. Although fourth in the Samurai of Hell series, this 7000+ word tale stands alone and serves as a great entry point to the series.
- A Tale of the Islands and What Can Be Found There
5
In the realms of the red sun, Basho Haiyu walks alone. He is the undying samurai charged by Emma-O to find the heart of this mysterious world and to plant Hell's standard there. As well, Haiyu must face the minions of the Oni Worlds, standing against whatever monsters and devils threaten the populace of this mysterious world. Haiyu is the Samurai of Hell. On the remote island of Iriogaki, the small town of Edoka ekes out an existence as a port of call. The townsfolk live and work in a constant state of wariness for their community is nestled in the remains of an ancient ruined city whose populace went to dust generations ago. The strange buildings and the jungle beyond them are home to unusual creatures, mysteries, and strange miracles. Among the latter is the Wanoikokiyama, a tree whose spiky fruit is rumored to have mystical properties. A short time ago, a party of scholars ventured into the island's interior in search of such a fruit. The jungle seems to have swallowed them. Recently arrived on the island, Basho Haiyu finds himself concerned for the party's fate. He suspects the presence of enemies hiding in the jungle, and so goes in search of the missing group. His journey along the river will reveal strange creatures and unleash bizarre, ancient sorcery. Will he discover the truth behind the disappearance and return to tell of his discoveries? "A Tale of the Islands and What Can Be Found There" is a short novel (16000+ words) featuring the continuing adventures of the Samurai of Hell. Although it is the fifth such adventure, it stands on its own and provides an easy point of access to the saga.
Daniel R. Robichaud
Daniel R. Robichaud has lived in southeastern Michigan, central Massachusetts and southern Texas. He is a Rhysling Award nominated poet and the author of over one hundred stories, articles and poems, which have appeared in such markets as Shroud Magazine, Rogue Worlds, Goblin Fruit, Rage of the Behemoth, Green Prints, and WritersWeekly. Daniel holds degrees in both Physics and English, and his career path has reflected these passions. In addition to his numerous writing opportunities, he has been an Igor For Hire (aka a freelance research engineer), a substitute teacher, an automation engineer, and a neurophysiology lab manager. Daniel enjoys entertaining people with his words and stories. If you enjoy a good read, why not try one of his works? You might just love them.
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