Path of Enlightenment: Chapter 2

[Scotley]

Ban Lu

Taking a place at the rail Ban Lu waves to the hard working villagers on shore. With such fine if simple people behind us we cannot fail. His eyes fall next on his stalwart companions. His chest swells with pride. They may look a motley band, but they bested the demon handily enough and they led the villagers in building of this ship. He smiles a little crookedly at them. "A most noble task we have undertaken my friends. Someday they will sing of our exploits. But for now I must say something of my past adventure. The last time I sailed, dark forces conspired to keep me from my destination. They paid members of the crew to poison the captain and even to foment a mutiny. We must be ever vigilant for saboteurs and mutineers. The easiest way for our enemies to defeat us is to prevent our arrival at the fight." A strange light comes into Ban Lu's eyes as he speaks, it could be madness, inspiration or merely too much drink.

 

[Helfdan]

Wang, once more clad in his burnished armor, joins Ban Lu at the ship´s rail. "Your words are wise as ever, holy one. Let us hope that motley as we are, our obviously armed appearance will keep such troublemakers at bay."

 

[Voda Vosa]

As the ship sails into the open sea, Singin Spring shrinks in the distance, until only the twin peaks are seen. Eventually it disappears behind the clouds.
Everything on board is running smoothly, and the heroes rest, beholding the waves, the seagulls playing near the vessel, and the draws in the clouds.

Master Jien approaches them, with his usual stance, hands behind his back.
"Well, our captain says we are to travel peacefully for several days. In that time, I'll be teaching you some techniques. I think you have grown enough to know some of these. For you however" says the master addressing those apart from his three pupils. "There are certain things I could teach you too. Get yourselves in comfortable clothes, and warm up. We'll begin training in an hour."

He walks away to sit under the main stick, waiting on you.
It was already late, and Leng Shen and Kaoru felt that this was going to be one of the famous 'You wont sleep until you finish' training days.

 

[Helfdan]

Wang hurries to get rid of his armor. Though a swordsman at heart, he knows Master Jien's unarmed combat teachings are priceless.

 

[Keia]

Kaoru stowed whatever belongings he could so that he was carrying as little as possible. Comfortable clothes, a belt with his short blade on it, and his most comfortable sandals, Kaoru started stretching and limbering up, his mind clearing for the tasks ahead.

 

[Walking Dad]

Ziang looks at his new weapon and ingridents. He is a scholar, no warrior. "But I'm no... I thought... okay, fine." He finally says, trying to duplicate the preparations of the more experienced in the group.

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Ziang Yu
Perception: 17 Insight: 14 Normal Vision
AC 18 Fortitude 15 Reflex 16 Will 14
Hit Points: 36 / 36 Bloodied: 18
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Healing Surge: 9 Surges per day: 9 / 9
At-Will: Aggravating Force, Magic weapon, Static Shock
Encounter Powers: Healing Infusion: Resistive Formula / Healing Infusion 2/2, Curative Admixture, Burning Weapons, Lightning Sphere
Daily Powers: Icebound Sigil, Restorative Infusion
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[Scotley]

Ban Lu

A scowl of determination on his face, Ban Lu scratches absently at his belly waiting for the training to begin. Despite his somewhat wild appearance he proves an avid pupil.

 

[renau1g]

Koryo was already in comfortable, favouring the freedom of his robes for the restraint of man made defenses. Better not to get hit than to need armor to protect you, he always thought.

Koryo waits patiently for the others to remove their gear and get ready. During this time he meditates and centers himself in preperations of the training about to be undertaken.

 

[Voda Vosa]

The heroes make the preparations, dressing in comfortable practice robes. As the day goes by, the sailors work around the assembled pupils, as they wait on their master, that slowly stands up and walks to them.
"Very well, we shall begin your training for the battles to come. The first thing you have to learn, is to listen carefully, and understand what you are listening. If something is amiss, tell me and I'll repeat it to you." Jiem then started asking each of you, what you'll like to learn. Finishing with the monk, the day of training began, when the sun was setting in the horizon.

 

[Scotley]

Ban Lu

Ban Lu starts with a training that focuses on techniques he has used to get his students to focus for years. The difference is power of the blow. He grasps the first most basic steps with ease.

OOC: Insight check to learn rebuke the sinner (1d20+10=27)