(IRR) The Rokugan IR Turn 0 Thread

[Serpenteye]

"That is indeed glorious news, Bayushi San" Toshiro smiles at the representative of the Scorpion. "And it casts an entirely different light on the situation. If the actual situation is what it appears to be at this time we should of course adapt our actions accordingly. Until it has been verified that the heirs are in fact kidnapped, which seems likely, and until such a time as it can be assumed that they are dead the council of regents can rule Rokugan. When one year has passed, and the heirs have not been recovered and cured, Akodo Kaneka can be considered the sole surviving heir and assume the title of Emperor once his identity has been proven."

"This should be a solution acceptable to us all. Regardless of what some of you may believe I never intended to make myself the Emperor of Rokugan, the very idea is preposterous. What I am trying to do is to secure the peace and welfare of the Empire. That is the primary responsibility of all Rokugani, sepecially those in a position of power."

"Gaheris... san, I am willing to overlook your insults of myself and my clan, for the time being. The Empire and its people is worth more than our own personal pride and it is for the sake of the Empire that I present to you this offer. Until you prove yourself an enemy of the Empire and the Lion Clan I will consider you an ally against our mutual enemies."

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ooc: I should have done this immediately; Creamsteak, the Lion Clan will attempt to find out wether there are any other of the Emperor's children who have not gone missing. We will investigate the disappearances of the missing heirs and try to discover the source of the letters, the rather peculiar spelling might help (stones... glass houses ).

 

[Anonymous]

in the north clouds come from over the mountains, over the lion castle the twilight falls, a warm gust of wind blows through the hall and whipes the letters of the table, several large crows circle the hall and they rest near the roof, listening, the winds whispering a strange tounge, warm uneasy winds...

in the east waves tear at the shores and lightning splits the skies above the isles of thunder, secrets lurking, deception whispering, order fledgling, sails upon the seas, a song echoing upon the winds, winds of change...

in the west there is a craving, a call to be wielded, power...fury...dormant in a night waiting for the encroaching dawn that draws near, summons and a cold wind seer across the cold plains, winds of calling, winds of temptation...

in the south, a poison in the air, shadows upon the winds, the cries of war echo upon the winds, a sound of marching, metal clashing against stone, force revived, winds of.. honor..., winds of an end...

 

[Creamsteak]

Did that last post kill the thread? I'd like to see the diplomacy and organization continue up-through 100 posts or so, before we begin turn 1...

 

[The Forsaken One]

As the sun sets on the horizon, a few slim shapes speed towards the coastline of the emerald empire.

That night several cloaked riders are spotted entering scorpion lands, hastening forward with great speed.

 

[Serpenteye]

Did that last post kill the thread? I'd like to see the diplomacy and organization continue up-through 100 posts or so, before we begin turn 1...

Not kill, I hope... but perhaps everyone has said everything they feel they have to. I've already posted much, too much probably . Perhaps people don't wish to attract attention by posting and thereby hope to avoid being attacked, instead they wait until they can strike at a time and place of their choosing. This IR will probably always be a lot slower than the previous one.

 

[Creamsteak]

Not kill, I hope... but perhaps everyone has said everything they feel they have to. I've already posted much, too much probably . Perhaps people don't wish to attract attention by posting and thereby hope to avoid being attacked, instead they wait until they can strike at a time and place of their choosing. This IR will probably always be a lot slower than the previous one.

Agreed, but if everyone is done with turn 0, they really should just tell me. I have no problem with going ahead. This is why I asked...

 

[Lichtenhart]

Gaheris makes a considerable effort to calm himself and sit again. He massages his temples, looking weary and old for a moment, then his eyes shine again.
- You' re right now, Toshiro...san. The Empire and his people are indeed worth more than pride. Let everyone show his loyalty with facts, rather than words. I'll save my fury for the enemy who is daring to threaten the Empire and the heirs. In the meantime... I don't think the Clan Daimyos are the best suited to form a council of regents. Let every clan name his representative in the capital, and let's run as soon as possible The Emerald Contest. An Emerald Champion is needed now more than ever. -

Gaheris stops and whisper some words to Tadaji who bows and leaves the room.

- Akihita-san, you're probably right about the purpose of the letters; but we need every clue we can find about this threat. If you really think the content won't help us, what about the magic? Have you ever seen such a nemuranai? -

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Creamsteak, I'm sending two of the three scouts of my delegation to track the messenger on the tall horse.

 

[redwing]

IC: Aahh, my dear friends. May I apologize for my late arrival. I am Togashi Hoshi, the leader of the dragon clan.

OOC: Sorry, I have had some problems I have had to deal with in my personal life so I am late posting. Is there a list of players and e-mails? I think this would be helpful throughout the game.

 

[Knight Otu]

OOC - These are some reactions prior to the meeting. I'll get to the magic of my letter later, but I think I know a possible source now - OOC

One of the cats seems to grin at the Nezumi for a mere fraction of a second. The other sits on the Nezumi's foot.

Looking around uneasily at first, the Nezumi tries to emulate a smile, whispering "Ye are like-like the kami, grinning one, while ye, sitting one-one are like the name. Yet ye are-are similar, and seemingly friends-friends."

I've fought with many of your kind at Oblivion's Gate. They were heroes. May ask you from which tribe are you?

"Great Moto-sama, I am-am but a servant to Akahita-sama (Keh! He'd just like that!). I am from-from the Third Whiskers-Whiskers."

Upon the arrival of Togashi Hoshi, Isawa Akahita speaks
"Welcome, Hoshi-san. We were already worried where you might be. May we ask what delayed you so long?"
"You may have heard about the strange letters several representatives of the clans have received. Did you, too, receive such a letter on your travel to Otosan Uchi?"

 

[The Forsaken One]

With the dawn comes a rider, clad in armor unusual to samurai to the gates of the Lion Castle demanding entrance to see the Daimo. As the sky darkens by the clouds now nearly filling the whole sky above the lion capital and a flash of lightning pierces the unnatural gloom the castle gate guards can make out that the persons armor is covered in cobalt and fiery yellow stripes, the shape of the armor suggesting stings and piercing shapes dominate the armor.