Tokiwong
First Post
The Winds Assemble in the East
The Hour of the Hare, the 15th day of the Hare in the year 1152 IC
Shiro Hanzo, on the southeastern coast of the Crab Lands, home to the Province Daimyo Hiruma Akio
The Courtyard
The sun had just slid into the sky, and the night was banished, but that was not the concern of Kaiu Takane, more immediate to his mind was the drilling of Gunso-Sensei Basho, the harsh taskmaster in charge.
Gunso-Sensei Basho was not a large figure by Crab standards, he stood not much taller then most Rokugani but had thick shoulders and stern face, that always wore a permanent scowl, the man never seemed happy. He prowled up and down the line, and made sure that the young Crab bushi were properly disciplined for poor show of skill, or a lack of proper motivation. His favorite form of motivation was a stern slap from his bamboo bokken. Which at the current moment he held firmly in his hand, many bushi and ashigaru had already sting of motivation.
Further down the line, Kaiu Kyuzo was relaxing form the sting of Gunso-Sensei Basho’s instructions. A gentle reminder that his form was sloppy, and that any proper Crab would be ashamed to see the display that these given soldiers were showing. But thankfully the end of the morning training as drawing to a close, and the usual berating by Gunso-Sensei Basho began, though it was not as venomous or as hateful as it usually sounded.
Gunso-Sensei Basho dismissed the gathered bushi and ashigaru and barked out two names in his gruff voice, “Kyuzo-san, Takane-san, get cleaned up you two, and meet me in one hour’s time, here, and be quick, do not be late!”
Gunso Sensei-Basho
The Temple
The soft sound of breathing was all that Kaiji could make out in the candlelit darkness of the inner chamber of the temple. His sensei, Iuchi Gemmei, though not related by blood, had been in meditation for nearly two days now. The incense that filled the room was intoxicatingly sweet, and the shrine of the Unicorn ancestors sat at the focus of the room.
Gemmei spoke without turning, Kaiji was her student after all, “Kaiji-san, I am pleased that you could tear yourself away from your studies, you show great promise, you know,” she paused before continuing a slight breath to gain her composure, “Hiruma-sama has made a request of me, he wishes for you to accompany some his bushi to the west, there is trouble with a village. Their tribute has not come this month, and neither has the tax collector. He believes it is a simple matter of bandits, or even a minor peasant revolt. Nonetheless, the bushi may need your spiritual guidance, as will the people. I have faith that the Kami will see your path through.”
She finally stood and turned, “You are my first student, and I am honored to have one as talented as you, I know you shall not fail me.”
Iuchi Gemmei
The Audience Chamber
Both Toritaka Fan and Tsuruchi Michiba sat in the small chamber, both visitors to the small Province of Strong Winds. The young Toritaka a monk hailing from his ancestral lands, he had been sent to Hiruma-sama as a repayment of debt by his respective family. While Michiba was a distant cousin to Hiruma-sama, and his own family had hoped that the young Wasp samurai would gain glory in the service of an experienced Crab samurai. Perhaps even spend time on the Kaiu Wall defending Rokugan from the onslaught of the oni hordes.
Though at the moment they were in the presence of the hatamoto, Yasuki Tenchi as he reviewed their travel papers and the respective letters from their families. Along with the considerable gifts sent to prove their good faith in Hiruma-sama. The hatamoto looked up from his reading, “Welcome to both of you, Lord Hiruma-sama extends his welcome to both of you, and I as well welcome you. I have decided to place you in the service of Gunso-Sensei Basho, he should be along shortly, he will see to all your needs,” he stands and bows, “please remain here till he arrives.”
Yasuki Tenchi leaves, servants gathering the gifts up, and leaving the two visitors to their own devices. Tea is served for the two, by young servants, as they wait for the arrival of Gunso-Sensei Basho.
Yasuki Tenchi
The game begins, have fun, and lets rock and roll.
The Hour of the Hare, the 15th day of the Hare in the year 1152 IC
Shiro Hanzo, on the southeastern coast of the Crab Lands, home to the Province Daimyo Hiruma Akio
The Courtyard
The sun had just slid into the sky, and the night was banished, but that was not the concern of Kaiu Takane, more immediate to his mind was the drilling of Gunso-Sensei Basho, the harsh taskmaster in charge.
Gunso-Sensei Basho was not a large figure by Crab standards, he stood not much taller then most Rokugani but had thick shoulders and stern face, that always wore a permanent scowl, the man never seemed happy. He prowled up and down the line, and made sure that the young Crab bushi were properly disciplined for poor show of skill, or a lack of proper motivation. His favorite form of motivation was a stern slap from his bamboo bokken. Which at the current moment he held firmly in his hand, many bushi and ashigaru had already sting of motivation.
Further down the line, Kaiu Kyuzo was relaxing form the sting of Gunso-Sensei Basho’s instructions. A gentle reminder that his form was sloppy, and that any proper Crab would be ashamed to see the display that these given soldiers were showing. But thankfully the end of the morning training as drawing to a close, and the usual berating by Gunso-Sensei Basho began, though it was not as venomous or as hateful as it usually sounded.
Gunso-Sensei Basho dismissed the gathered bushi and ashigaru and barked out two names in his gruff voice, “Kyuzo-san, Takane-san, get cleaned up you two, and meet me in one hour’s time, here, and be quick, do not be late!”
Gunso Sensei-Basho
The Temple
The soft sound of breathing was all that Kaiji could make out in the candlelit darkness of the inner chamber of the temple. His sensei, Iuchi Gemmei, though not related by blood, had been in meditation for nearly two days now. The incense that filled the room was intoxicatingly sweet, and the shrine of the Unicorn ancestors sat at the focus of the room.
Gemmei spoke without turning, Kaiji was her student after all, “Kaiji-san, I am pleased that you could tear yourself away from your studies, you show great promise, you know,” she paused before continuing a slight breath to gain her composure, “Hiruma-sama has made a request of me, he wishes for you to accompany some his bushi to the west, there is trouble with a village. Their tribute has not come this month, and neither has the tax collector. He believes it is a simple matter of bandits, or even a minor peasant revolt. Nonetheless, the bushi may need your spiritual guidance, as will the people. I have faith that the Kami will see your path through.”
She finally stood and turned, “You are my first student, and I am honored to have one as talented as you, I know you shall not fail me.”
Iuchi Gemmei
The Audience Chamber
Both Toritaka Fan and Tsuruchi Michiba sat in the small chamber, both visitors to the small Province of Strong Winds. The young Toritaka a monk hailing from his ancestral lands, he had been sent to Hiruma-sama as a repayment of debt by his respective family. While Michiba was a distant cousin to Hiruma-sama, and his own family had hoped that the young Wasp samurai would gain glory in the service of an experienced Crab samurai. Perhaps even spend time on the Kaiu Wall defending Rokugan from the onslaught of the oni hordes.
Though at the moment they were in the presence of the hatamoto, Yasuki Tenchi as he reviewed their travel papers and the respective letters from their families. Along with the considerable gifts sent to prove their good faith in Hiruma-sama. The hatamoto looked up from his reading, “Welcome to both of you, Lord Hiruma-sama extends his welcome to both of you, and I as well welcome you. I have decided to place you in the service of Gunso-Sensei Basho, he should be along shortly, he will see to all your needs,” he stands and bows, “please remain here till he arrives.”
Yasuki Tenchi leaves, servants gathering the gifts up, and leaving the two visitors to their own devices. Tea is served for the two, by young servants, as they wait for the arrival of Gunso-Sensei Basho.
Yasuki Tenchi
The game begins, have fun, and lets rock and roll.
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