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<blockquote data-quote="doghead" data-source="post: 7786377" data-attributes="member: 8243"><p>GAME PLAY SHEET</p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Initiating Vow: Action 6+3+1=9 Challenge 7&8. Strong Hit: You are emboldened. It is clear what you must do. +2 Momentum.[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>The rightful heir to the House Chikuzen has been overthrown. In a short but bloody fighting withdrawal between those loyal to their old lord, and those who have sided with his ambitious uncle, the wife and eldest son are spirited away by boat to the safety of her father's house. The remaining loyal samurai disperse, some their homes, some to hills, some to the castles of other lords. </p><p></p><p>Shi's path lies south, to the castle of Satsuma. </p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 2</p><p>Action: 3+1+1. Challenge 5&1. Weak hit. Reach WP 2 Progress. Mark -1 supply.[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>The journey across the fertile planes that surround the castle are uneventful. Shi avoids the inns along the way, sleeping in the wild and eating from the supplies he carries with him. Eventually he makes the foothills of the mountains that lie between himself and Satsuma. </p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 4 [2+2]</p><p>Action 2+1. Challenge 2&6. Weak hit. Reach WP 2 Progress. Mark -1 supply.[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>Shi continues to make good progress through the mountains. But the news of the change in ruler has travelled faster than expected. Shi continues to have to avoid settlements and live of his dwindling supplies. He considers taking time to Resupply, but in the end decides to push on for the time being.</p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 6 [+2+2+2]</p><p>Action 5+1. Challenge 9&4. Weak Hit, reach WP, 2 progress. Mark -1 supply.</p><p>Thought: Shi is close to completing the Perilous Journey. This would give him 2 Progress on his Initiating Vow - not enough to consider a Progress move to Fulfil the Vow. He needs to overcome some challenges to Reach a few more Milestones to mark more Progress. The problem lies in the wording of the Vow - it is essentially the same as Undertake a Perilous Journey. I will change it to Deliver the Seal into the hands of the Rightful Heir. </p><p></p><p>Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 8 [+2+2+2+2]</p><p>Action 2+1. Challenge 3&6. Burn Momentum to cancel one challenge. Momentum reset +2. Weak hit, reach WP, 2 progress, mark -1 supply.</p><p></p><p>Reach Your Destination. Counts as Reach a Milestone for Initiating Vow [2 progress]</p><p>Progress 8. Challenge 10&1. Weak hit: Arrive at destination but face an unforeseen hazard or complication. I am thinking for some reason Shi is denied entry into the castle. Maybe to avoid conflict with the powerful House Hakata. But I will Ask the Oracle just to see: Why are they denying Shi access to the castle? Oracle: Settlement Trouble: 84 In the Crossfire. So it is - House Hakata which supported the overthrow of the rightful heir to House Chikuzen, is in Satsuma.[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>Passing through the town of Satsuma, Shi is disturbed to see a couple of house retainers bearing the Hakata mon in the streets. Shi moves cautiously to wards the castle. At the gates are the usual ashigaru of the House Satsuma. But also, a couple of ashigaru of House Hakata idling nearby. Shi considers pressing on and presenting himself at the gate for an audience with on of the House Officials. But presence of House Hakata makes him nervous. He needs to know more about what is happening inside the castle. Shi decides to bid his time for the moment, and see what he can find out.</p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Gather Information: Roll + Wits.</p><p>Action 4+1 Challenge 9&7. Miss. House Hakata learns of Shi's presence in Satsuma. </p><p>Pay the Price: 47 A new foe is revealed.[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>Shi's efforts lead to an introduction to one of the Court Officials of House Satsuma. Shi knows the name, the man was a member of the party that came for the wedding of the Daughter of Satsuma to the adopted son of Chikuzen. A meeting is arranged outside the castle for late in the evening. A Satsuma house retainer leads Shi to the meeting place. But along the way they are intercepted by three bushi in plane robes. They form a loose circle around Shi, while a fourth remains in the shadows. </p><p></p><p>"You are not welcome here ronin. There is left nothing for you in Satsuma," growls one. The on in the shadows says nothing but his clothing as obviously Buke. The others, Shi thinks, are probably ashigaru muscle. </p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Samurai: Dangerous (2 Progress, inflict 2 harm)</p><p>Progress: 8 [+4+4]</p><p>Three Warriors (Pack): Formidable (1 progress, inflict 3 Harm, Battle Hardened, Scarred)[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>"You hide in the shadows, bearing no Mon and refuse your name," responds Shi to the one in the shadows. I would take you for a samurai, but your behaviour would shame your ancestors if you were. A samurai would stand down his thugs and face me himself. </p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Compel. Roll + heart.</p><p>Action 2+3. Challenge 6+4. Weak Hit. +1 momentum [3].[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>The man in the shadows is silent for a moment. "There is no advantage to me to do so. Unless you were to swear to depart Satsuma immediately once I have beaten you."</p><p></p><p>Shi nods his agreement. He shifts position and waits. Quietly he begins the mantra to the spirit ancestors that reside in his sword. </p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]Draw the Circle: Roll + Heart.</p><p>Action 4+3. Challenge 10&2. Weak hit. Grant First Strike for +1 momentum [4]. Gain +1 momentum for Blade Bound [5].</p><p>Keen: Roll + Heart</p><p>Action: 5+3. Challenge 4&4. Strong Hit. +1 Harm. </p><p>Clash: Roll + edge.</p><p>Action 1+2. Lose Ritual. Challenge 2&10. Weak hit. Swordmaster: Burn Momentum for +2 Harm. Momentum 2. Inflict 5 [2+1+2] Harm. Progress +10 [10]. Endure 2 Harm [3]. Endure 2 Stress [3][/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>The man in the shadows is fast. The spirits of those slain by the blade surge forth from the depths driving a splinter of fear into Shi's thoughts. He pushes it aside. Shi takes the blow rather than give up his position and lose momentum. He needs it. Turning momentum into power he counters. Shi is not as fast as his opponent, but he is a swordsman. The blow is devastating. Time to end this.</p><p></p><p>[SPOILER="OOC"]End the Fight. Progress Move.</p><p>Progress 10. Challenge 8&5 Strong Hit: Foe is no longer in the fight.[/SPOILER]</p><p></p><p>"He still lives," growls Shi to the three remaining men. "Are we done here?"</p><p></p><p> [SPOILER="OOC"]Which definitely sounds like a question for the Oracle.[/SPOILER]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="doghead, post: 7786377, member: 8243"] GAME PLAY SHEET [SPOILER="OOC"]Initiating Vow: Action 6+3+1=9 Challenge 7&8. Strong Hit: You are emboldened. It is clear what you must do. +2 Momentum.[/SPOILER] The rightful heir to the House Chikuzen has been overthrown. In a short but bloody fighting withdrawal between those loyal to their old lord, and those who have sided with his ambitious uncle, the wife and eldest son are spirited away by boat to the safety of her father's house. The remaining loyal samurai disperse, some their homes, some to hills, some to the castles of other lords. Shi's path lies south, to the castle of Satsuma. [SPOILER="OOC"]Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 2 Action: 3+1+1. Challenge 5&1. Weak hit. Reach WP 2 Progress. Mark -1 supply.[/SPOILER] The journey across the fertile planes that surround the castle are uneventful. Shi avoids the inns along the way, sleeping in the wild and eating from the supplies he carries with him. Eventually he makes the foothills of the mountains that lie between himself and Satsuma. [SPOILER="OOC"]Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 4 [2+2] Action 2+1. Challenge 2&6. Weak hit. Reach WP 2 Progress. Mark -1 supply.[/SPOILER] Shi continues to make good progress through the mountains. But the news of the change in ruler has travelled faster than expected. Shi continues to have to avoid settlements and live of his dwindling supplies. He considers taking time to Resupply, but in the end decides to push on for the time being. [SPOILER="OOC"]Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 6 [+2+2+2] Action 5+1. Challenge 9&4. Weak Hit, reach WP, 2 progress. Mark -1 supply. Thought: Shi is close to completing the Perilous Journey. This would give him 2 Progress on his Initiating Vow - not enough to consider a Progress move to Fulfil the Vow. He needs to overcome some challenges to Reach a few more Milestones to mark more Progress. The problem lies in the wording of the Vow - it is essentially the same as Undertake a Perilous Journey. I will change it to Deliver the Seal into the hands of the Rightful Heir. Undertake a Journey [Dangerous] 8 [+2+2+2+2] Action 2+1. Challenge 3&6. Burn Momentum to cancel one challenge. Momentum reset +2. Weak hit, reach WP, 2 progress, mark -1 supply. Reach Your Destination. Counts as Reach a Milestone for Initiating Vow [2 progress] Progress 8. Challenge 10&1. Weak hit: Arrive at destination but face an unforeseen hazard or complication. I am thinking for some reason Shi is denied entry into the castle. Maybe to avoid conflict with the powerful House Hakata. But I will Ask the Oracle just to see: Why are they denying Shi access to the castle? Oracle: Settlement Trouble: 84 In the Crossfire. So it is - House Hakata which supported the overthrow of the rightful heir to House Chikuzen, is in Satsuma.[/SPOILER] Passing through the town of Satsuma, Shi is disturbed to see a couple of house retainers bearing the Hakata mon in the streets. Shi moves cautiously to wards the castle. At the gates are the usual ashigaru of the House Satsuma. But also, a couple of ashigaru of House Hakata idling nearby. Shi considers pressing on and presenting himself at the gate for an audience with on of the House Officials. But presence of House Hakata makes him nervous. He needs to know more about what is happening inside the castle. Shi decides to bid his time for the moment, and see what he can find out. [SPOILER="OOC"]Gather Information: Roll + Wits. Action 4+1 Challenge 9&7. Miss. House Hakata learns of Shi's presence in Satsuma. Pay the Price: 47 A new foe is revealed.[/SPOILER] Shi's efforts lead to an introduction to one of the Court Officials of House Satsuma. Shi knows the name, the man was a member of the party that came for the wedding of the Daughter of Satsuma to the adopted son of Chikuzen. A meeting is arranged outside the castle for late in the evening. A Satsuma house retainer leads Shi to the meeting place. But along the way they are intercepted by three bushi in plane robes. They form a loose circle around Shi, while a fourth remains in the shadows. "You are not welcome here ronin. There is left nothing for you in Satsuma," growls one. The on in the shadows says nothing but his clothing as obviously Buke. The others, Shi thinks, are probably ashigaru muscle. [SPOILER="OOC"]Samurai: Dangerous (2 Progress, inflict 2 harm) Progress: 8 [+4+4] Three Warriors (Pack): Formidable (1 progress, inflict 3 Harm, Battle Hardened, Scarred)[/SPOILER] "You hide in the shadows, bearing no Mon and refuse your name," responds Shi to the one in the shadows. I would take you for a samurai, but your behaviour would shame your ancestors if you were. A samurai would stand down his thugs and face me himself. [SPOILER="OOC"]Compel. Roll + heart. Action 2+3. Challenge 6+4. Weak Hit. +1 momentum [3].[/SPOILER] The man in the shadows is silent for a moment. "There is no advantage to me to do so. Unless you were to swear to depart Satsuma immediately once I have beaten you." Shi nods his agreement. He shifts position and waits. Quietly he begins the mantra to the spirit ancestors that reside in his sword. [SPOILER="OOC"]Draw the Circle: Roll + Heart. Action 4+3. Challenge 10&2. Weak hit. Grant First Strike for +1 momentum [4]. Gain +1 momentum for Blade Bound [5]. Keen: Roll + Heart Action: 5+3. Challenge 4&4. Strong Hit. +1 Harm. Clash: Roll + edge. Action 1+2. Lose Ritual. Challenge 2&10. Weak hit. Swordmaster: Burn Momentum for +2 Harm. Momentum 2. Inflict 5 [2+1+2] Harm. Progress +10 [10]. Endure 2 Harm [3]. Endure 2 Stress [3][/SPOILER] The man in the shadows is fast. The spirits of those slain by the blade surge forth from the depths driving a splinter of fear into Shi's thoughts. He pushes it aside. Shi takes the blow rather than give up his position and lose momentum. He needs it. Turning momentum into power he counters. Shi is not as fast as his opponent, but he is a swordsman. The blow is devastating. Time to end this. [SPOILER="OOC"]End the Fight. Progress Move. Progress 10. Challenge 8&5 Strong Hit: Foe is no longer in the fight.[/SPOILER] "He still lives," growls Shi to the three remaining men. "Are we done here?" [SPOILER="OOC"]Which definitely sounds like a question for the Oracle.[/SPOILER] [/QUOTE]
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