Lichtenhart
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and Iuchi Lixue for the Unicorn.
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(IRR) The Rokugan IR (Turn 1)
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Knight Otu
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Arr, I knew I forgot someone ...
I'll add him to the list.
I'll add him to the list.
Serpenteye
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Kalanyr said:
Mioko Sen, a stern-looking but handsome woman of middle age walks up towards him and bows slightly. "Miata-san, pardon my interruption, and my failure to notice your arrival sooner, I assure you that no offence was intended. It pleases me that the Fox has decided to send a representative to the Jade-test, I'd be honoured to measure my strength and wisdom to yours."
Creamsteak
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Is that right?
Well I need to know what you are looking for. Email me what subject it is on Tfo.
correct?
correct? Oh, and there may not always be a roll, but thats not really important...
Alright.
You find that the papers are perfectly normal, are from the appropriate family, are sealed appropriately, and are in perfect condition to validate Togashi Samanosuke.[/quote]
However, you are permeated with the feeling that something isn't right.
I'll note that.
Togashi Samanosuke replies, "If you think that, I love you as a brother. You have not heard of me because it was not until recently that I was reformed."
Correct?
Creamsteak
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Lichtenhart
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No, that's not right
Utaku Xieng Chi and Shinjo Shono participate in the Emerald Test
Iuchi Lixue participates in the Jade Test
Uh, I'd like point out that levels aren't really important if the storyline champion is only 9th.
Another minor thing: Rokugani are not racist. It's just that everyone in the Empire has his rightful place in the society, owes fealty to all those above him, and has to protect all those below him. Gaijin aren't generally trusted because they do not fit this system. They have no allegiance and thus no place in the society. But if a gaijin swears fealty to a clan and is welcomed by this clan, he enters in the society with all his rights. e.g. No one can offend the Nezumi that travels with Isawa Akahita without offendind the Phoenix clan. And that's bad. OTOH if he offends anyone, it's a phoenix who offended. And that's also bad. I just want to point out this because Naigotsu Akira shouldn't get a malus in the tournament, because he's a honorable member of the Crane Clan, and therefore no more considered a gaijin. Only the fanatics of the religion don't like the gaijin because they're not descendents of the kami, but they say that also of the Minor clans and of some family like the Moto.
mmm that wasn't so minor. anyway
Utaku Xieng Chi and Shinjo Shono participate in the Emerald Test
Iuchi Lixue participates in the Jade Test
Uh, I'd like point out that levels aren't really important if the storyline champion is only 9th.
Another minor thing: Rokugani are not racist. It's just that everyone in the Empire has his rightful place in the society, owes fealty to all those above him, and has to protect all those below him. Gaijin aren't generally trusted because they do not fit this system. They have no allegiance and thus no place in the society. But if a gaijin swears fealty to a clan and is welcomed by this clan, he enters in the society with all his rights. e.g. No one can offend the Nezumi that travels with Isawa Akahita without offendind the Phoenix clan. And that's bad. OTOH if he offends anyone, it's a phoenix who offended. And that's also bad. I just want to point out this because Naigotsu Akira shouldn't get a malus in the tournament, because he's a honorable member of the Crane Clan, and therefore no more considered a gaijin. Only the fanatics of the religion don't like the gaijin because they're not descendents of the kami, but they say that also of the Minor clans and of some family like the Moto.
mmm that wasn't so minor. anyway
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Festy_Dog
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Getsu and Mahatra stroll the grounds at the Test of the Jade Champion. A look of concern has changed the normally content expression of Mahatra.
"You are concerned because of the lack of competitors, correct?" asks Getsu.
"Doubtlessly correct, I would assume you would be a little concerned too?" returns Mahatra.
"Somewhat surprised, yes," says Getsu.
A couple of minutes pass silently, Mahatra tosses ideas around in his head hurriedly.
"Well, if they let a druid enter I've surely got a chance of getting in," Mahatra says cheerily, "I mean, Akira-sama only said I couldn't enter because I'm not a shugenja. Maybe if I told him about the druid..."
"He'd be somewhat resentful of you following suit of the Fox. Akira-sama is well aware that though their intentions are good they do not give enough respect to the concept of honour," says Getsu.
"But these are extenuating circumstances. There are too few competitors, it will make it appear as though the Crane do not consider the position very highly," Mahatra points out.
They stop walking and Getsu looks displeased, squinting into the distance.
"Fine, send a message to Akira-sama and Mishica-sama, let them know of this," Getsu says after an extended period, "But Akira-sama will not be particularly happy."
"Oh, I'm sure he'll think we're doing the right thing," Mahatra answers back.
Isawan Mahatra (14th lvl Shaman) will enter the Test of the Jade Champion if allowed to do so.
"You are concerned because of the lack of competitors, correct?" asks Getsu.
"Doubtlessly correct, I would assume you would be a little concerned too?" returns Mahatra.
"Somewhat surprised, yes," says Getsu.
A couple of minutes pass silently, Mahatra tosses ideas around in his head hurriedly.
"Well, if they let a druid enter I've surely got a chance of getting in," Mahatra says cheerily, "I mean, Akira-sama only said I couldn't enter because I'm not a shugenja. Maybe if I told him about the druid..."
"He'd be somewhat resentful of you following suit of the Fox. Akira-sama is well aware that though their intentions are good they do not give enough respect to the concept of honour," says Getsu.
"But these are extenuating circumstances. There are too few competitors, it will make it appear as though the Crane do not consider the position very highly," Mahatra points out.
They stop walking and Getsu looks displeased, squinting into the distance.
"Fine, send a message to Akira-sama and Mishica-sama, let them know of this," Getsu says after an extended period, "But Akira-sama will not be particularly happy."
"Oh, I'm sure he'll think we're doing the right thing," Mahatra answers back.
Isawan Mahatra (14th lvl Shaman) will enter the Test of the Jade Champion if allowed to do so.
Creamsteak
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Lichtenhart said:
I think you put value in the notes I put to the side of the names. Don't... they have no association to anything. The only thing that has any real meaning so far is how other competitors feel about each other, and how much effort someone is putting into making sure they have done thier paperwork correctly. There are no dice rolls being put into play unless it is definitely time for such. I put those notes into the list to help my eyes recognise who is who. For instance, if I didn't note the clan names, I honestly couldn't recall from simple memory who was from who, and what player to ask questions towards. I also noted gaijin by Akira in order for me to recognize that persons history better.
Knight Otu
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OOC:
Anyway, the courtiers are happy to allow Isawan Mahatra in, to increase the number of competitors.
Correct, and noted.
I think that Redfur/Kitsune Miata kept the fact that he is a druid secret, posing as a shugenja. The same could apply to Isawan Mahatra, if you wish. It might be noted that your magic is somewhat different, but every clan has it's secret techniques regarding magic.
Anyway, the courtiers are happy to allow Isawan Mahatra in, to increase the number of competitors.
Creamsteak
Explorer
Samanosuke walks the perimeter of the Dragon clan area this night, thinking to himself about all the other competitors that are here. He is wearing his katana as usual, and seems a bit light in his heavy armor.
"I wonder who would disrespect me first? Will it be the heat? They are too colorful, no they will wait till after someone else has insulted me. I think it will be the courage that insults me first. But these two do, most definitely, want to agrivate me. I wonder which is braver, courage or fire? They both are synonimous with the heart... which means that they transcend life through the spirit. Hrum... I think that I will order the construction of a weapon to pierce the badlands, and armor to resist the elements... yes..."
Samanosuke walks away from the Dragon designated section, and walks around the perimiter of every other competing clan, observing but not interfering in thier nightly activities.
"I wonder who would disrespect me first? Will it be the heat? They are too colorful, no they will wait till after someone else has insulted me. I think it will be the courage that insults me first. But these two do, most definitely, want to agrivate me. I wonder which is braver, courage or fire? They both are synonimous with the heart... which means that they transcend life through the spirit. Hrum... I think that I will order the construction of a weapon to pierce the badlands, and armor to resist the elements... yes..."
Samanosuke walks away from the Dragon designated section, and walks around the perimiter of every other competing clan, observing but not interfering in thier nightly activities.
