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[Legend of the Five Rings 4th Ed] Angels of the Phoenix
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<blockquote data-quote="Vanifae" data-source="post: 5374300" data-attributes="member: 58765"><p><strong>Session 5: Waking Nightmares – Part 1</strong></p><p></p><p><em>25th of the Serpent, South Border Fortress</em></p><p></p><p>Mayako was busier than usual; her recent promotion to the position of Provincial Magistrate brought a great deal of responsibility and paperwork. Her father had been helpful in the appointment but it still meant late night pouring through boring scrolls on proper court behavior, proper adjudication of law, and all the minutiae that comes with running and overseeing a province. It did not help that she was distracted by a great many other personal issues on her mind; the recent arrival of the new Unicorn samurai, her allies who were off tracking down Junko, and Takeshi. Mayako smiled at the last thought which caused her to lose her place in the scroll she was trying to read about the proper tax retrieval procedures for the province. </p><p></p><p>“It is only right and proper that you focus on your studies,” the spectral voice chided her.</p><p></p><p>“Not now,” she waved off the ghostly entity, “I am going to take a break. I have been at this for hours; it can wait a little longer.”</p><p></p><p>The phantom of her ancestor sighed and faded from sight as the young Phoenix shugenja walked the halls of South Border Fortress. A far cry from the palatial estate of her youth, but still retained a slight sense of home. She paused on a second floor balcony to look at the courtyard, below Phoenix soldiers trained and did drills and went about their daily duties. She noticed the Unicorn samurai tending to her magnificent Utaku steed; it was a majestic beast far larger than the ponies that the Phoenix cavalry could field. The bushi was surely an Utaku battle maiden, fierce and beautiful though the name escaped her for the moment. She was sure the chamberlain had given her the name but she could not remember it for the life of her.</p><p></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: green">[This is Utaku Haruka, newest player in the group. A long standing joke is that no one can remember her name. So I decided to bring that into this. – GM’s note]</span></em></strong></p><p></p><p>Haruka gently combed the mane of her long time friend and companion. It was her only friend in this strange place. But at least she was far away from her husband, but she was also separated from her true love. The memory brought a pang of guilt and anger but she would do her duty for the clan, the Unicorn sought to strengthen ties with the Phoenix and Daimyo Agasha Kosuke was a powerful figure within the Phoenix. She had not actually met him in person but only seen him in passing, he seemed a gentle man but whose presence was overpowering. He held great esteem and respect from these men.</p><p></p><p>There was a cry from the main gates, riders were approaching. Haruka was intrigued and effortlessly mounted her companion. The riders rode through the gate four strong with one large man on foot, they were an odd mix. The lead horse bore a woman of Crane descent, Haruka thought and she didn’t carry herself like a warrior. The second two riders were both warriors, one carried the Seppun mon the other looked to be a ronin by his lack of identification. The final rider was another woman but who lacked the regal and refined air that personified the Crane samurai. She was perhaps a peasant or this witch she had heard rumors about. The final traveler was a cold looking giant garbed in black armor and armed with many deadly weapons. This man had the look of blood and battle, Haruka reflexively rested her hand on her blade, just in case.</p><p></p><p>Haruka watched as the imposing bushi and the peasant woman were taken to custody. Neither seemed to resist which made her raise a brow. A shiver went down her spine, it seemed like the peasant girl was smiling.</p><p></p><p>Mayako rushed down and greeted her friends, “I am glad you made it back safely, did you have any trouble?”</p><p></p><p>Hana smiled, “It was nothing we could not handle. Junko did not resist which worries me. You should be careful while you are questioning her.”</p><p></p><p>“Trust me that witch will get everything she deserves,” Mayako hissed. </p><p></p><p>“If you don’t need me I am going to put my things away,” Kohaku addressed Hana.</p><p></p><p>Hana nodded, and then turned to Mayako, “What will happen to Orochi-san, the bushi, I… I am just wondering?”</p><p></p><p>“If he is involved with whatever she has done he will share the same fate, why?” Mayako asked.</p><p></p><p>“Of course, nothing, I was just wondering,” Hana replied. She bowed, “I am going to get some rest I am exhausted. When you speak with Junko I would like to be there.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course,” the Phoenix shugenja returned the bow. She watched her allies and cousin go and then glanced after where the soldiers took Junko. She sighed; interrogating the witch could wait, at least for a moment. She returned to walking but was interrupted by the one person she had been trying to avoid, well not out right but his presence was not a comforting one. </p><p></p><p>Gouda smiled and bowed, the stretched and marred skin on his face making the smile all the more disconcerting, “Greetings, Lady Mayako-sama, congratulations on your promotion. A well earned distinction to be sure, I am sure you will do your father proud.”</p><p></p><p>Mayako gasped audibly, “Gouda-san, I… thank you.”</p><p></p><p>“I hope I have not disturbed you, I had been meaning to speak with you,” Gouda continued with a disconcerting smile.</p><p></p><p>Haruka lingered at the end of the hall hearing the conversation and stayed hidden for the moment.</p><p></p><p>“About?” Mayako replied nervously.</p><p></p><p>“Well I am sure you are aware that I have served your father since you were young and you have blossomed into quite the woman. I daresay you have your father’s determination and the beauty of your mother. Your promotion as well comes with great delight to many, none more so than myself. I wish to make my intentions known to your father that I seek your hand, you would make a most beautiful Phoenix bride,” Gouda gestured, his eyes admiring her form.</p><p></p><p>Mayako gulped, “I… what… you… what?”</p><p></p><p>Haruka seeing the conversation take a turn for the worse, makes her presence known. She gently interrupts with a bow, “Agasha-san, oh here you are, I had been meaning to speak with you.”</p><p></p><p>Mayako glanced at the Unicorn bushi, “I… oh… Hakura-san?”</p><p></p><p>“Haruka, Utaku Haruka,” Haruka gently corrected the magistrate.</p><p></p><p>“I hope I have not shocked you,” Gouda continued glancing at Haruka.</p><p></p><p>“No, well yes, I am flattered. It’s just that…” Mayako searched for an excuse.</p><p></p><p>“Well she already has a betrothed, young Suzume Takeshi-dono already made his intentions known, did he not milady?” Haruka added.</p><p></p><p>“Oh? I had not heard anything about that,” Gouda replied his smile vanishing.</p><p></p><p>“Oh it’s all happened so fast that we have yet to make a formal announcement, but yes what Haruka-san said is true, I am already betrothed to my beloved… Takeshi-san,” Mayako smiled weakly.</p><p></p><p>“Well then blessings be to both of you, I can only hope that such an auspicious event will not be marred by any unsightly surprises, I shall speak with your father you should have the wedding here,” Gouda replied with a coy grin.</p><p></p><p>“No need Gouda-san, I still have to make all the details I would be greatly appreciative if we could keep this a secret for now, until we can make the official announcement,” Mayako bowed, her mind racing at the turn of events.</p><p></p><p>Gouda bowed, “Of course as is your will. Takeshi-dono is a lucky man may he live in interesting times.” Gouda turned on his heels and left.</p><p></p><p>Mayako glanced to Haruka, “Thank you… though now… well just thank you.”</p><p></p><p>Haruka grinned, “I am just glad I could help.”</p><p></p><p><em><strong><span style="color: green">[And that is how Mayako and Takeshi became engaged, of course poor Takeshi does not know he is engaged just a minor small detail. – GM’s note]</span></strong></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vanifae, post: 5374300, member: 58765"] [b]Session 5: Waking Nightmares – Part 1[/b] [i]25th of the Serpent, South Border Fortress[/i] Mayako was busier than usual; her recent promotion to the position of Provincial Magistrate brought a great deal of responsibility and paperwork. Her father had been helpful in the appointment but it still meant late night pouring through boring scrolls on proper court behavior, proper adjudication of law, and all the minutiae that comes with running and overseeing a province. It did not help that she was distracted by a great many other personal issues on her mind; the recent arrival of the new Unicorn samurai, her allies who were off tracking down Junko, and Takeshi. Mayako smiled at the last thought which caused her to lose her place in the scroll she was trying to read about the proper tax retrieval procedures for the province. “It is only right and proper that you focus on your studies,” the spectral voice chided her. “Not now,” she waved off the ghostly entity, “I am going to take a break. I have been at this for hours; it can wait a little longer.” The phantom of her ancestor sighed and faded from sight as the young Phoenix shugenja walked the halls of South Border Fortress. A far cry from the palatial estate of her youth, but still retained a slight sense of home. She paused on a second floor balcony to look at the courtyard, below Phoenix soldiers trained and did drills and went about their daily duties. She noticed the Unicorn samurai tending to her magnificent Utaku steed; it was a majestic beast far larger than the ponies that the Phoenix cavalry could field. The bushi was surely an Utaku battle maiden, fierce and beautiful though the name escaped her for the moment. She was sure the chamberlain had given her the name but she could not remember it for the life of her. [b][i][color=green][This is Utaku Haruka, newest player in the group. A long standing joke is that no one can remember her name. So I decided to bring that into this. – GM’s note][/color][/i][/b][i][color=green][/color][/i][color=green][/color] Haruka gently combed the mane of her long time friend and companion. It was her only friend in this strange place. But at least she was far away from her husband, but she was also separated from her true love. The memory brought a pang of guilt and anger but she would do her duty for the clan, the Unicorn sought to strengthen ties with the Phoenix and Daimyo Agasha Kosuke was a powerful figure within the Phoenix. She had not actually met him in person but only seen him in passing, he seemed a gentle man but whose presence was overpowering. He held great esteem and respect from these men. There was a cry from the main gates, riders were approaching. Haruka was intrigued and effortlessly mounted her companion. The riders rode through the gate four strong with one large man on foot, they were an odd mix. The lead horse bore a woman of Crane descent, Haruka thought and she didn’t carry herself like a warrior. The second two riders were both warriors, one carried the Seppun mon the other looked to be a ronin by his lack of identification. The final rider was another woman but who lacked the regal and refined air that personified the Crane samurai. She was perhaps a peasant or this witch she had heard rumors about. The final traveler was a cold looking giant garbed in black armor and armed with many deadly weapons. This man had the look of blood and battle, Haruka reflexively rested her hand on her blade, just in case. Haruka watched as the imposing bushi and the peasant woman were taken to custody. Neither seemed to resist which made her raise a brow. A shiver went down her spine, it seemed like the peasant girl was smiling. Mayako rushed down and greeted her friends, “I am glad you made it back safely, did you have any trouble?” Hana smiled, “It was nothing we could not handle. Junko did not resist which worries me. You should be careful while you are questioning her.” “Trust me that witch will get everything she deserves,” Mayako hissed. “If you don’t need me I am going to put my things away,” Kohaku addressed Hana. Hana nodded, and then turned to Mayako, “What will happen to Orochi-san, the bushi, I… I am just wondering?” “If he is involved with whatever she has done he will share the same fate, why?” Mayako asked. “Of course, nothing, I was just wondering,” Hana replied. She bowed, “I am going to get some rest I am exhausted. When you speak with Junko I would like to be there.” “Of course,” the Phoenix shugenja returned the bow. She watched her allies and cousin go and then glanced after where the soldiers took Junko. She sighed; interrogating the witch could wait, at least for a moment. She returned to walking but was interrupted by the one person she had been trying to avoid, well not out right but his presence was not a comforting one. Gouda smiled and bowed, the stretched and marred skin on his face making the smile all the more disconcerting, “Greetings, Lady Mayako-sama, congratulations on your promotion. A well earned distinction to be sure, I am sure you will do your father proud.” Mayako gasped audibly, “Gouda-san, I… thank you.” “I hope I have not disturbed you, I had been meaning to speak with you,” Gouda continued with a disconcerting smile. Haruka lingered at the end of the hall hearing the conversation and stayed hidden for the moment. “About?” Mayako replied nervously. “Well I am sure you are aware that I have served your father since you were young and you have blossomed into quite the woman. I daresay you have your father’s determination and the beauty of your mother. Your promotion as well comes with great delight to many, none more so than myself. I wish to make my intentions known to your father that I seek your hand, you would make a most beautiful Phoenix bride,” Gouda gestured, his eyes admiring her form. Mayako gulped, “I… what… you… what?” Haruka seeing the conversation take a turn for the worse, makes her presence known. She gently interrupts with a bow, “Agasha-san, oh here you are, I had been meaning to speak with you.” Mayako glanced at the Unicorn bushi, “I… oh… Hakura-san?” “Haruka, Utaku Haruka,” Haruka gently corrected the magistrate. “I hope I have not shocked you,” Gouda continued glancing at Haruka. “No, well yes, I am flattered. It’s just that…” Mayako searched for an excuse. “Well she already has a betrothed, young Suzume Takeshi-dono already made his intentions known, did he not milady?” Haruka added. “Oh? I had not heard anything about that,” Gouda replied his smile vanishing. “Oh it’s all happened so fast that we have yet to make a formal announcement, but yes what Haruka-san said is true, I am already betrothed to my beloved… Takeshi-san,” Mayako smiled weakly. “Well then blessings be to both of you, I can only hope that such an auspicious event will not be marred by any unsightly surprises, I shall speak with your father you should have the wedding here,” Gouda replied with a coy grin. “No need Gouda-san, I still have to make all the details I would be greatly appreciative if we could keep this a secret for now, until we can make the official announcement,” Mayako bowed, her mind racing at the turn of events. Gouda bowed, “Of course as is your will. Takeshi-dono is a lucky man may he live in interesting times.” Gouda turned on his heels and left. Mayako glanced to Haruka, “Thank you… though now… well just thank you.” Haruka grinned, “I am just glad I could help.” [i][b][color=green][And that is how Mayako and Takeshi became engaged, of course poor Takeshi does not know he is engaged just a minor small detail. – GM’s note][/color][/b][color=green][/color][/i][color=green][/color] [/QUOTE]
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