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I would add that metal armor is not inherently useless but obviously walking around the desert in it would be suicidal. In cooler indoor environments metal armor is still a form of masterwork armor that could be very effective. Of course story/RP wise it could bring about way too much...

Cool I might have to get this and the Monster Vault.

Letter from Hana to her Parents Dearest father and mother, I am writing to you mainly to inform you that the Phoenix clan is engaged in battle with the Dragon Clan. Although, I’m certain that you will know of the battle before my letter reaches you. I did also want to inform you that I have...

Character Gallery Below is a collection of some of the best images I or the players could find to depict their characters. They have a definite anime feel given my players this is to be expected. To get a larger picture just click on the picture. Enjoy :) Agasha Mayako Agasha Ayame...

Session 3: Flowers, Puppies, and Swords – Part 3 5th of the Serpent, 1172 IC, Sweet Plum Castle The ride back to Sweet Plum Castle would have been a whirlwind but it seemed to take forever. Otomo Hokaru complained about every moment of the trip and was quite insistent to shove his rank and...

Session 3: Flowers, Puppies, and Swords – Part 2 3rd of the Serpent, 1172 IC, Sweet Plum Castle The last few days were a whirlwind for the young samurai, Hana adapted quite quickly to her new surroundings while also trying to avoid the clumsy romantic advances of Nobutada. Mayako tried to...

Session 3: Flowers, Puppies, and Swords – Part 1 27th of the Dragon, 1172 IC, Sweet Plum Castle Asahina Hana took in the splendor and beauty of Sweet Plum Castle, large structure that could house thousands of people. The massive front gates with the large golden phoenix astride it were a...

Letter to Shiatari Shiatari, Word has reached me that you won the Tournament of Samurai hosted by the Phoenix. Excellent, my daughter you are showing yourself to be your father’s daughter. Your fortunes may be shifting; your surprising display of competence has brought some interest to the...

Game on tonight adding a new player :)

[Mayako's journal, another interesting read from Mayako's perspective! - GM's note] Journal Entry 6 Well so much for going home anytime soon! We’ve been delayed for four days now and I think I might kill myself because of the boredom!!! We’re still here at Pale Oak Castle because Mother had...

Session 2: Painful Regrets – Part 4 23rd of the Dragon, 1172 IC, Corrupted Shrine outside of North Border Village Mayako coughs, spitting up a foul coppery substance. It is blood but thankfully not her own. Not so thankfully her face is lying down in a pool of the foul substance, her eyes...

Session 2: Painful Regrets – Part 3 22nd of the Dragon, 1172 IC, Residence of Isawa Shion aka Lady Shion The morning air is cool but pleasant; the skies are overcast and gray but otherwise much more palatable then the storms of the past few days. Lady Shion’s home is a modest structure, much...

Session 2: Painful Regrets – Part 2 21st of the Dragon, 1172 IC, South Road outside of North Border Village [Combat was fun but Fear is a brutal and I had to do some hasty rulings to keep this encounter semi-fun for Mayako since she rolled super poorly for most of the combat or only had 1-2...

Session 2: Painful Regrets – Part 1 19th of the Dragon, 1172 IC, Pale Oak Castle “I’m bored,” Sukime whines as she sits in the large open chamber with her sisters. Bayushi-san shrugs, “Quiet down, we can’t do anything till you mother is done, now be quiet.” Sukime sighs waving her wooden...

Session tonight, should be fun, I plan to hold our first combat, plus zombies and the dangers of Maho.

This is my approach as well, to make the story fit much more snugly into a narrative. I do try and stick to what was said and how it was said though.

Double post :) whoops.

The Journal of Agasha Mayako as written by her player. This covers the events of the first adventure and gives an interesting look at a rather interesting shugenja. - GM's note Journal Entry 1 I have exciting news! I was sharing riddles with Yoko today like usual and she happened to mention...

Session 1: Tournament of the Samurai – Part 4 16th of the Dragon 1172 IC, Pale Oak Castle, home of Asako Shizu, Phoenix Daimyo The Isawa karo speaks firmly, “If anyone has any information about this murder please speak up, the honor of the Phoenix is at stake.” A stalwart Lion clan samurai...

Session 1: Tournament of the Samurai – Part 3 [This is point that most of the rolling began with some Stealth rolls, Sincerity and such as the two samurai-ko attempt to steal, ahem, get inspiration for the poetry contest in the morning. I learned that being unskilled is very, very bad and that...