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(IRR) The Rokugan IR (Turn 1)


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At the end of a demanding day, Utaku Xien Chi rests looking at the sun falling behind the roofs of Shinden Osano-Wo, and at the wind gently caressing the Banner of the Shiotome, the flag the first of the Battlemaidens carries in battle. She remembers when her family was still called Otaku, and Kamoko carried that banner. The stars of her constellation aren't shining yet, and Xieng Chi as always wonders if she is worthy to succed her. Kamoko sacrificed everything to cleanse her clan's honor. Am I prepared to do such a thing? Am I worthy to guide the Empire through this night? She remembers also when Tetsuko carried that banner. Tetsuko was a traitress, but in the end it was through her that the Unicorn was saved. Xieng Chi remembers Tetsuko's eyes at her seppuku. There was fulfillment in them. Am I really honorable? Am I honorable because of my fury, because I did what needed to be done? I am starting only now to know the true meaning of honor. Kamoko-chan, please show me the way. After a prayer to the kami, Xieng Chi enters the Tea Tent.

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Quite late at night, Shinjo Shono finally arrives at the Fields of Thunder. He is entering the Unicorn Tent, when he notices another man. Under the light of Lady Moon he can only tell he's a Dragon. Shono walks towards him and bows.
"Can't you sleep, Dragon-san? I am pleased to meet you. I am Shinjo Shono."
 

Gaheris San

I know NOTHING of these heirs.... so I don't know who is feeding you lies but most certainly they are devious is they tricked and blinded you with their lies so easily!
 

"Yue-san, I merely intended to suggest the Naga ritual as a starting point for our own research. The more information we have, the more efficient we can conduct this research."

"We should bring the heirs, when they are found, to Otosan Uchi. The capitol is the best place for our spiritual and mortal concerns."

"A ... blood exchange?" Akahita's face darkens a bit, "If it were not for ... some enlightening research, which indicates that combined Nezumi name magic and prayers to the kami could prove essential, and the dire situation we are in, I do not know what I would say. This step should only be undertaken if everything else fails."
 

Kimita also looks worried at the mention of a blood exchange.

"Maybe instead of a blood 'exchange' we could somehow replicate the qualities present in Nezumi and Naga blood which produce this immunity to taint," Kimita suggests.
 


A letter is sent to Moshi Juiko:

"Juiko-san,

we have received information that an heir of Emperor Toturi may be in the Mantis lands, possibly held by a group opposed to the Empire. This group acts in great secrecity, so it would not be surprising if you have no information on them. If you can do so, I would appreciate if you get permission for a small delegation of the Phoenix to enter the Mantis lands for the purpose of aiding you in the search for this heir.
May your ancestors smile upon you.
Isawa Akahita."
 

Lichtenhart said:
Quite late at night, Shinjo Shono finally arrives at the Fields of Thunder. He is entering the Unicorn Tent, when he notices another man. Under the light of Lady Moon he can only tell he's a Dragon. Shono walks towards him and bows.
"Can't you sleep, Dragon-san? I am pleased to meet you. I am Shinjo Shono." [/B]

"Lo... I am Togashi Samanosuke, greetings Shinjo Shono. I am the contestant sent here to represent the Dragon Clan, because no other would do. I cannot sleep, but it is not a problem none-the-less. Do you know why it is that so many who I am entitled to greet ignore me? They seem to look at me with foul eyes and then walk away. What do you think of that?"
 

THE CONTESTANTS FOR THE CONTEST OF THE EMERALD CHAMPION
Togashi Samanosuke (Dragon, 20, Dishonorable)
Naigotsu Akira (Crane, 20)
Matsu Nimuro (Lion, 15)
Uda Hiyone (Monkey, 15)
Utaku Xieng Chi (Unicorn)
Shinjo Shono (Unicorn)
Shiba Tsukune (Pheonix)
Kitsune Wiljia (Fox)
Kakita Kaiten (Crane, 15)
THE CONTESTANTS FOR THE CONTEST OF THE JADE CHAMPION
Mioko Sen (Lion, 14)
Asahina Kimita (Lion, 12)
Iuchi Lixue (Unicorn)
Kitsune Miata (Fox, 20, Druid)
Isawa Akahita (Pheonix)
Isawan Mahatra (Crane, 14, Shaman)
 
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I think we will open a seperate thread with its own rules post (the rules specifically for the contests) for the emerald and jade contests. What does everyone think of that? I also am of the consideration that I should possibly select a few faces from enworld to judge the results of some of the aspects. I'm thinking William Ronald, Piratecat or Darkness (if we can get either), Edena (if we can get him), Bugbear maybe even... or possibly some of the players from other games (Deedlit, Dalamar, Jarval).
 

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