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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tokiwong" data-source="post: 58970" data-attributes="member: 961">Rokugan #5: The Will of the Anvil16th of Ryoshun in the 1158th year of the Emerald EmpireThe winter was waning as spring crept forward to prominence; the great halls of the imperial palace were still and silent.  The austere beauty of the palace overwhelming the senses, Shoshuro Kiyone felt all too small as he walked down the long lonely hallway alongside the Anvil, Hantei Naseru.  Kiyone kept his mouth closed his features concealed behind his crimson mask, his dark eyes hidden by purple irises.Naseru broke the silence as he paused in front of a large mural depicting the Second Day of Thunder, “You have news of the progress in the north?”Kiyone nodded respectfully, “Hai, Hantei-sama, the plans proceed as you have instructed, the conflict has been heightened.  I have good word that the conflict will-““Good, Kiyone-san,” Naseru turned away from the mural, “I have a new task for you.”“I am at your command milord,” he turned to follow the Naseru.“The Emerald Champion has attempted to play a dangerous game, he has proved less then useful.  I believe he may have placed an agent of his to monitor activity in the north, I have come much too far to allow the scheming of the Daidoji upstart to foil my plans,” he calmed himself for a moment, “find the agent and kill him make an example of those who dare defy the will of Hantei Naseru.”“It shall be as you command, where must I go?” Kiyone replied.“The north, towards the abode of Shiba Yotunaga, he is to not be harmed but glean what information you can.  I have faith you will succeed in this endeavor, Shoshuro Kiyone,” Naseru paused and turned.“Hai, the matter will be handled quickly and with the utmost subtlety,” Shoshuro bowed reverently.Naseru smiled, “Good then you are dismissed, travel papers have been prepared, I hope to hear of your success soon.”Shoshuro Kiyone turned and walked away quickly dabs of sweat slowly beading up under his mask.  Hantei Naseru watched him go and turned his attentions to a large mural of Toturi I Coronation.  His cold eyes took in ever nuance and detail; his own coronation would be grand indeed, for he could already see it…</blockquote>

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