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<blockquote data-quote="Knight Otu" data-source="post: 374229" data-attributes="member: 192">&quot;I, too, am wondering if the Empire could be the legendary land Gautier mentioned, and the Phoenix would gladly search through their libraries for any hint that may lead to identifying this land.&quot;&quot;Indeed, there seem to be similarities between the Faith Gautier speaks of, and our religion. Yet I think that there may be parts of our culture that may shock him. We do not know how he would react when he sees a Naga or a Nezumi, for example, who are strange, sometimes enigmatic, but trustworthy allies. I do have an idea, however, that may clarify a few things if properly executed.&quot;&quot;I do think they are trustworthy, too. However, I do not take betrayed trust lightly. I was close to the fire kami before becoming a void disciple.&quot;&quot;It speaks for your great honor that you chose to tell Gautier the full truth about our Emperor's death. Still, I feel that it could have worked against us, and it would have been better to not reveal everything. But let us no longer talk about this issue. It has happened, and it cannot be undone. And until now, it has done no harm.&quot;&quot;What can we expect to see during the Test of the Emerald Champion? Ijajutsu duels, as a test of competence and patience. These duels are not to the death, and injuries are frowned upon. The Emerald Champion must be, among other qualifications, a very capable bushi.&quot;&quot;The Phoenix, too, prefer not to lie, if it can be avoided. But at times, not saying all can be both vital and sincere.&quot;&quot;I mentioned that I had an idea earlier. An idea that might make Gautier more open to certain aspects of our culture. An idea that might shed light on his legend of the land ruled by Priestkings and the darkness this land must face.&quot;&quot;We need to talk to the Daimyo of the Crab Clan for this idea to work. We need his acceptance.&quot;&quot;What I plan is to show Gautier the darkness that we have to face continually. Let him see it with his own eyes. Let him stand on the Kaju Wall. Let him see the Shadowlands.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Knight Otu, post: 374229, member: 192"] "I, too, am wondering if the Empire could be the legendary land Gautier mentioned, and the Phoenix would gladly search through their libraries for any hint that may lead to identifying this land." "Indeed, there seem to be similarities between the Faith Gautier speaks of, and our religion. Yet I think that there may be parts of our culture that may shock him. We do not know how he would react when he sees a Naga or a Nezumi, for example, who are strange, sometimes enigmatic, but trustworthy allies. I do have an idea, however, that may clarify a few things if properly executed." "I do think they are trustworthy, too. However, I do not take betrayed trust lightly. I was close to the fire kami before becoming a void disciple." "It speaks for your great honor that you chose to tell Gautier the full truth about our Emperor's death. Still, I feel that it could have worked against us, and it would have been better to not reveal everything. But let us no longer talk about this issue. It has happened, and it cannot be undone. And until now, it has done no harm." "What can we expect to see during the Test of the Emerald Champion? Ijajutsu duels, as a test of competence and patience. These duels are not to the death, and injuries are frowned upon. The Emerald Champion must be, among other qualifications, a very capable bushi." "The Phoenix, too, prefer not to lie, if it can be avoided. But at times, not saying all can be both vital and sincere." "I mentioned that I had an idea earlier. An idea that might make Gautier more open to certain aspects of our culture. An idea that might shed light on his legend of the land ruled by Priestkings and the darkness this land must face." "We need to talk to the Daimyo of the Crab Clan for this idea to work. We need his acceptance." "What I plan is to show Gautier the darkness that we have to face continually. Let him see it with his own eyes. Let him stand on the Kaju Wall. Let him see the [i]Shadowlands[/i]." [/QUOTE]

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