*Cho gently set the box down and stepped backward a pace in respect, giving a small bow.*
OOC - Spot +3 to see if he notices any unusual reactions.
OOC - Spot +3 to see if he notices any unusual reactions.
[Rokugan] Blood and Cherry Blossoms
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Scotley
Hero
Itarabi Human Rogue/Courtier
Itarabi will make a bit of a production of getting ready. He will put chalk or dust on his hands, check his Wakizashi carefully and make sure his clothes are properly laced and do not bind. All the while he is carefully observing his opponent. He bows deeply and with great formality before beginning. Once he is finally ready he attacks with lightening speed like the lion that is his clan's namesake. He charges forward with all the speed he can muster gambling his life on one unexpectedly fast blow.
OOC: Itarabi will try to use his battle skill to assess his opponent. I don't have the book with me, so the exact mechanics escape me. Itarabi has +4 on iniative. He also has the quick advantage, so gets to keep the better of two rolls. He is going to charge. If he gets init. he will sneak attack. His attack is +5 for 1d6+1 plus any bonus for the charge or battle skill check and an extra 1d6 of damage if he catches her flat footed and can get in the sneak attack.
Itarabi will make a bit of a production of getting ready. He will put chalk or dust on his hands, check his Wakizashi carefully and make sure his clothes are properly laced and do not bind. All the while he is carefully observing his opponent. He bows deeply and with great formality before beginning. Once he is finally ready he attacks with lightening speed like the lion that is his clan's namesake. He charges forward with all the speed he can muster gambling his life on one unexpectedly fast blow.
OOC: Itarabi will try to use his battle skill to assess his opponent. I don't have the book with me, so the exact mechanics escape me. Itarabi has +4 on iniative. He also has the quick advantage, so gets to keep the better of two rolls. He is going to charge. If he gets init. he will sneak attack. His attack is +5 for 1d6+1 plus any bonus for the charge or battle skill check and an extra 1d6 of damage if he catches her flat footed and can get in the sneak attack.
Dark Nemesis
First Post
Zhiko
If Bayushi-sama saw Zhiko’s hand signal, he makes no indication of it. “A most excellent idea, Shosuro-san.” He nodded to a servant, who hurriedly moved to increase the light put off by the lanterns. “Yogo-san, I believe you were about to examine the statue?” He gestured fluidly with his words, replying in hand signals. Where?
Meanwhile, the shadows in the back of the room shifted, and she momentarily lost sight of the person in black.
Yogo-san gave Zhiko a look of annoyance, but said nothing as she reached out to pick up the dragon statue. As she examined it, the look of annoyance was quickly replaced by fascination.
Cho
As he stepped back from setting down his burden, Cho noticed a slight change in the atmosphere of the room. Shosuro-san seemed more alert, almost tense as she spoke animatedly with her lord. It felt like there was something amiss, but Yogo-san and Tamori-sama behaved as they had not noticed.
Kaji
The white-haired courtier gave Kaji a look of annoyance, before looking back to Kaiten-sama. “I had thought you would have come alone, Kaiten-san. Two people moving through the streets are much more noticeable than just one.”
“These are dangerous times, Kaneda-san, it is best not to travel alone. Besides, Daidoji-san can be trusted.”
Kaneda glanced at Kaji once mre, before replying, “I suppose. Very well, on to business, then.” With that, two courtiers began a long discussion concerning politics and alliances for the Winter Court.
Itarabi
Mitsumi stood still as she watched him prepare, a hand on the hilt of her katana and a small smile upon her face. When he bows, she returns it, before assuming a stance. The world seems to slow down around them as they mentally prepared for the duel.
At last, Itarabi struck. With a flash of metal reflecting the setting sun, Mitsumi drew her own katana, deflecting his blow with some difficulty. Without a word, she stepped to the left and cut low, her attack deflected by Itarabi’s sword.
If Bayushi-sama saw Zhiko’s hand signal, he makes no indication of it. “A most excellent idea, Shosuro-san.” He nodded to a servant, who hurriedly moved to increase the light put off by the lanterns. “Yogo-san, I believe you were about to examine the statue?” He gestured fluidly with his words, replying in hand signals. Where?
Meanwhile, the shadows in the back of the room shifted, and she momentarily lost sight of the person in black.
Yogo-san gave Zhiko a look of annoyance, but said nothing as she reached out to pick up the dragon statue. As she examined it, the look of annoyance was quickly replaced by fascination.
Cho
As he stepped back from setting down his burden, Cho noticed a slight change in the atmosphere of the room. Shosuro-san seemed more alert, almost tense as she spoke animatedly with her lord. It felt like there was something amiss, but Yogo-san and Tamori-sama behaved as they had not noticed.
Kaji
The white-haired courtier gave Kaji a look of annoyance, before looking back to Kaiten-sama. “I had thought you would have come alone, Kaiten-san. Two people moving through the streets are much more noticeable than just one.”
“These are dangerous times, Kaneda-san, it is best not to travel alone. Besides, Daidoji-san can be trusted.”
Kaneda glanced at Kaji once mre, before replying, “I suppose. Very well, on to business, then.” With that, two courtiers began a long discussion concerning politics and alliances for the Winter Court.
Itarabi
Mitsumi stood still as she watched him prepare, a hand on the hilt of her katana and a small smile upon her face. When he bows, she returns it, before assuming a stance. The world seems to slow down around them as they mentally prepared for the duel.
At last, Itarabi struck. With a flash of metal reflecting the setting sun, Mitsumi drew her own katana, deflecting his blow with some difficulty. Without a word, she stepped to the left and cut low, her attack deflected by Itarabi’s sword.
*Cho's nerves suddenly thrilled with the thought of danger. Trying to be casual, he slowly turned his head to look at every corner of the room, seeing if he could spot the danger. He took a few casual steps backward to he was behind Tamori-sama, so he could protect him if there truly was an enemy close.*
Scotley
Hero
Itarabi
Now that the wait is over and Itarabi is actually in combat his fear begins to fade in favor of concentration. He experiences a brief wave of dispair that his first act failed, but it is quickly replaced by joy at turning Mitusmi's blade. He manages a grin and he tries another attack.
Now that the wait is over and Itarabi is actually in combat his fear begins to fade in favor of concentration. He experiences a brief wave of dispair that his first act failed, but it is quickly replaced by joy at turning Mitusmi's blade. He manages a grin and he tries another attack.
Festy_Dog
First Post
Kaji sits patiently, taking little interest in the discussion of politics, and lets his eyes roam the room around them. Kaneda-san had shown displeasure at Kaiten-san bringing someone along, but was privacy his real concern? Kaji let his gaze linger on Kaneda-san for a moment. He doubted that Kaneda-san would have wanted to kill off Kaiten-san, but that's why Kaji was here. Just in case. After a moment he continued to analyse their surroundings, but would occasionally throw a glance towards Kaneda-san, just wanting to be sure.
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Hyota : Male Human Shugenja 8
Hyota moves over to the two Mantis men and bowed. "Good evening!"
Hyota moves over to the two Mantis men and bowed. "Good evening!"
Dark Nemesis
First Post
Cho and Zhiko
Cho moves slowly, until he is standing behind Tamori-sama. At first, he sees nothing amiss within the room, but his eyes soon caught a flicker of movement within the shadows behind Bayushi-sama’s dais. Though it was difficult to see, Cho was able to see a figure hiding among the shadows.
As Zhiko and Cho watched, the figure stood still for a moment more. Then, with a piercing cry, it rushed forward, toward the dais upon which Bayushi-sama sat. As he left the shadows, they could see that it looks like a man clad in black from head to toe, but his eyes glowed blood red. Its hands were adorned with wicked claws, which it used to slash at the Scorpion-daimyo. Wordlessly, Bayushi-sama moved out of the way in a whirl of silks, putting a short distance between himself and his would-be assassin.
Initiatives
17-Cho
15- Bayushi-sama
14- Assassin
11- Zhiko
8- Tamori-sama
Kaji
Kaneda-sama ignored Kaji as he spoke with Kaiten-sama. The conversation was largely uninteresting, ranging from politics to history to idle gossip regarding certain samurai. Then, at last, Kaneda-sama cleared his throat and pulled a small wooden box from under the table.
“You remember when I first spoke to you of this?” he asked as he set the box on the table. When Kaiten-sama nodded, Kaneda continued. “Wonderful. I certainly hope you have not changed your mind.”
“Of course not,” Kaiten-sama replied smoothly. “Show it to me.”
Without a word, Kaneda-sama complied, lifting the lid of the box to reveal a wakizashi. From where Kaji was standing, he saw that it glowed with a pale blue light.
Itarabi
This time, Mitsumi manages to turn his blade aside, before striking high. The attack is quite close, and Itarabi is aware of the sound of silk being cut as the katana passes through his sleeve.
“Damn it,” Mitsumi grunted. Perhaps she had expected the fight to be over by now?
Hyota
The two Mantis replied to his greeting with terse hellos of their own. Then, the house lights dimmed and the play began. Hyota found a seat near the back, while the two Mantis continued to stand near the door.
The play presented the events of the Scorpion coup, though, oddly enough, the Scorpion were portrayed as heroes, seeking only to protect the empire from an evil that threatened to corrupt the Hantei line. Though it was a controversial viewpoint, the actors did a magnificent job.
Cho moves slowly, until he is standing behind Tamori-sama. At first, he sees nothing amiss within the room, but his eyes soon caught a flicker of movement within the shadows behind Bayushi-sama’s dais. Though it was difficult to see, Cho was able to see a figure hiding among the shadows.
As Zhiko and Cho watched, the figure stood still for a moment more. Then, with a piercing cry, it rushed forward, toward the dais upon which Bayushi-sama sat. As he left the shadows, they could see that it looks like a man clad in black from head to toe, but his eyes glowed blood red. Its hands were adorned with wicked claws, which it used to slash at the Scorpion-daimyo. Wordlessly, Bayushi-sama moved out of the way in a whirl of silks, putting a short distance between himself and his would-be assassin.
Initiatives
17-Cho
15- Bayushi-sama
14- Assassin
11- Zhiko
8- Tamori-sama
Kaji
Kaneda-sama ignored Kaji as he spoke with Kaiten-sama. The conversation was largely uninteresting, ranging from politics to history to idle gossip regarding certain samurai. Then, at last, Kaneda-sama cleared his throat and pulled a small wooden box from under the table.
“You remember when I first spoke to you of this?” he asked as he set the box on the table. When Kaiten-sama nodded, Kaneda continued. “Wonderful. I certainly hope you have not changed your mind.”
“Of course not,” Kaiten-sama replied smoothly. “Show it to me.”
Without a word, Kaneda-sama complied, lifting the lid of the box to reveal a wakizashi. From where Kaji was standing, he saw that it glowed with a pale blue light.
Itarabi
This time, Mitsumi manages to turn his blade aside, before striking high. The attack is quite close, and Itarabi is aware of the sound of silk being cut as the katana passes through his sleeve.
“Damn it,” Mitsumi grunted. Perhaps she had expected the fight to be over by now?
Hyota
The two Mantis replied to his greeting with terse hellos of their own. Then, the house lights dimmed and the play began. Hyota found a seat near the back, while the two Mantis continued to stand near the door.
The play presented the events of the Scorpion coup, though, oddly enough, the Scorpion were portrayed as heroes, seeking only to protect the empire from an evil that threatened to corrupt the Hantei line. Though it was a controversial viewpoint, the actors did a magnificent job.
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