I'm going to call the voting at 10pm EST and get typing.
I hope to have it posted tonight or tomorrow, but it may come as late as Saturday. I have a company function that while not mandatory included the boss's boss personally telling people he "Hoped to see them there at least the 1st night". Being smarter than a bag of hammers, I can recognize some cues.
Adhoc vote count started by Ragabash1066 on Apr 12, 2018 at 10:04 PM, finished with 10 posts and 8 votes.
It was the work of mere weeks to relocate from the shore to the abandoned settlement to the south. Upon your arrival, you were pleased to learn the scouts had overstated the extent of the decay. The palisade while dry rotted in numerous locations is standing strong, as were numerous buildings. Industrious heimin have already cleared numerous wells and those buildings with too much damage to be salvageable have already begun disassembly. More surprising was the discovery of the many cellars and underground chambers, most of which have survived with little damage. Within a few, stockpiles of supplies hidden away by the previous occupants were even discovered. A large portion of your population is able to dwell within these subterranean quarters immediately, allowing the demolition above to proceed at pace. Gathered before you now are those you felt would best assist you in guiding the future of your new home. Tension Lowered due to Housing, +5 Units Stone, +5 Units Metal
Young and fresh of feature, Akodo Junko perches on the brim of a camp chair watching the movements of all around her with an almost feline intensity. An adviser for less than a fortnight, she has already begun drilling the few ashigaru forces at your disposal. Whispers of complaint have reached your ears, to which she is often heard reply; "Better to bleed in training than to fail in battle." Ashigaru Unit Quality Raised from Poor to Mediocre
On the chambers farthest side from the militant samurai-ko, reclines your majordomo. Kakita Ichirou, rest on a fine mat of tatami, positioned by his personal servant, resting his elbow on a silken pillow. Calmly sipping tea, an increasing rarity in the camp, from a polished cup of porcelain; he offers you a faint smile. Upon your arrival to this settlement, the courtier had appeared a mass of nerves and energy, tutting over the gaijin architecture and complaining of the barbarity of the harsh designs. In the days since, he has directed teams of heimin with almost a frantic energy too remove the unsightly ruins and cut back the overgrowth. The whims of fate and fortune will not halt the pursuit of perfection. +250 Timber, + 100 Stone, +2 food
At his shoulder sits the other Crane within your circle, your new diplomatic aide; Doji Hiroki. While rumblings about his inexperience and lack of ability have been heard from some of the old guard among the courtiers, his peers are ecstatic to have one of their own at your side. The upwelling of support has even led to a number of the younger samurai officially petitioning to join your clan. With his white hair tied loosely back, Hiroki seems poised to grab the new opportunity he has been presented. After all, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Increased Discontent among "Old Guard" courtiers, Large increase in Support from Young Blood Samurai, +10 Clan members
Sitting cross legged to the side of the room, the elder monk Komori Ryuu has settled himself into your council. Often he would appear in odd locations to make simple if obsucre statement before disappearing from view once backs are turned. The knowledge that the accepted spiritual leader of the Rokugani could appear from any side street has led to the courtiers making a competition of listing the oddest meetings with the eccentric shugenja. To your disquiet, his messages have even developed the habit of being delivered to your attention by bat kami in the evening hours. Rokugani Tensions Reduced, New Court Game: Spot the Monk
Your loyal mistress of shinobi, Rinkusu Ran has claimed a low bench along the back wall as her own personal throne. Stretched back along the bench with her arm across an upraised knee, her smug expression is almost hidden behind the sweet smoke of her tobacco. Not one to rest idle, she and her sisters have lain claim to the ruins of what appears to have once been a large inn. While appearing to be dilapidated from without; on her brief tour, you found the inside to be in fine condition. Wood paneled floors and sturdy dark walls make up the two-story structure that the woman have taken to calling the "House of Sweet Mercies." From this secure seat, her subordinates have taken to hosting the samurai of the city with drink and food; as well as other less discussed delights. Acquired the "House of Sweet Mercies", Acquired Access to Rumor Mill Option, Partially Secure Location for Intel Services to Work From
In these last few weeks, they have laid before you their suggestions for possible steps to secure the survival of the samurai entrusted to you care by the Empress. Having established a foothold both here and on the shore, you have much to do ahead of you.
Martial: 1 Base Action
[] Over the horizon: Dispatch two of your ships to scout the nearby coastline. This will prevent them from being used for other purpose, but accurate maps are worth their weight in jade.
Cost: 2 ships, 2 units of food
Result: Better Maps/??/??
[] Plenty of Spears, Not Enough Bodies: Junko has stressed to you that Ashigaru are the meat of any true army. Samurai are not common soldiers, they are leaders of men. At this point, you have few men for them to lead.
Cost: 50 koku per unit + 1 unit of yari
Result: Raise units of Ashigaru Spearmen
[] Let Them Cower in the Shade: With so many of your forces tied up in picket actions around the sailing ships, you new settlement is lacking in archers for the walls. Train more ashigaru archers to keep your enemies at bay.
Cost: 50 Koku per Unit, 1 Yumi per Unit
Result: Raise Units of Ashigaru Archers
[] Quality is Superior to Quantity: Junko has made the suggestion to perhaps begin organizing the bushi of your clan into an organized command. While their numbers would be few, they could become the cadre for a larger force in time.
[] Cavalry
[] Light infantry
[] Archers
[] Medium Infantry
[] Heavy Infantry
Cost: 100 Koku
Result: Additional Military Unit of your choice from the above (unless otherwise requested I will draw the appropriate weapons from your stores)
[] Fences are the Best Neighbors: With the lumber coming in, a palisade can be repaired to secure the settlement. This will reduce the number of guards needed remove the existing breaches in your defenses.
[] Scout the Countryside for local inhabitants: Send forth samurai to search the surrounding countryside for threats or possible neighbors. At this point it would only be the immediate area, but it is a start.
Result: Knowledge of nearby terrain and possible gaijin settlement
[] It's Raining Spears: While the yari is the weapon of the peasant soldier, Junko has pointed out that you lack a true ranged counterpoint to your forces. It is true that knowledge of the bow is there, but archery is a difficult skill to master. Perhaps a shorter spear that can be thrown will serve in the meantime?
Cost: 50 Koku + 1 Yari
Result: Attempt to train ashigaru to use the nage-yari, a short spear that can be thrown and used in melee.
[] Guard No More: With the bulk of you population relocated to within the walls, there is no need to maintain a picket of the landing beaches. If those men are recalled, your new home will have more manpower to use elsewhere.
Cost: None
Results: Guards removed from landing beaches. Regain use of 1 Ashigaru Spear/1 Ashigaru Archer.
[] A Field of Tears: Junko has passed out an area beyond the wall that she feels would make an excellent training ground for your current and future forces. Having a place to train will give you an advantage in improving your men's skills as well as providing a location for you soldiery to gather when needed.
Cost: 150 Koku Locked for 2 Seasons
Result: Training Gound, Rally Point, Reduced Training and Recruitment Costs (Will Stack with Adviser Bonus)
Diplomacy: 1 Base Action
[] Establish a Court: An established place for samurai to meet and air grievances or discuss goals will ease tensions somewhat. It would also make organizing and recruitment amongst said samurai simpler as well.
Cost: 20 Timber, 100 Koku
Result: Reduce tensions, Decrease recruitment difficulty, central meeting place
[] Meet the factions: Pick a faction and meet with its leadership. Take the time to determine their goals and desires in more depth and perhaps persuade them more towards your duty.
Pick one:
[] De-dana – Yoritomo Cheiko
[] Fusegu – Kaito
[] Han-Geki – Uyaku Akari
[] Ippon – Doji Himari
Result: further information on faction Leader and goals, ??
[] Aggressively recruit among the other clans present: The Clan of the Lynx is small, actively seek to recruit new samurai from the other clans and ronin present. This may offend those who remain loyal to the clans of their birth. (If this is not take, the clan will still grow. It will just grow at a slower passive rate.)
Cost: 50 Koku, increased risk of Faction Tension Rise
Results: Increase in number of Lynx Clan Samurai, Decrease in Other Clan numbers
Stewardship: 1 Base Action
[] Ascetics Matter: The homes that your people have moved into are functional, but they lack any style or touches of home. Ichirou has suggested that two tasks could be completed together; why just improve the structures stability when you could also make them truly "livable".
Cost: 40 Timber 110 Koku Locks for 2 Turns
Result: basic housing for all Rokugani, Decrease in Tension
[] Sea's bounty: A number of peasant have been noted fishing on the shoreline and when questioned they have all commented on the bounty. Perhaps it would be wish to retool some of your ships for fishing to supplement diets. Any of your ships can be used for this, but the more damaged the less well it will perform.
[] Use the Pristine ships
[] Use The Minor Damaged Ships
[] Use The Moderate Damage Ships
[]Use the heavily Damaged Ships
Cost: Variable (16 koku + 1 Cordage per ship)
Results: food supply increase dependent on the number of ships used, + koku over time, reduced tensions
[] Perhaps We Can See to the Sea? Part 1: Your ships are beached upon open shore, this risks the wrath of a jealous sea. The site they are located at would be a fine site for a future shipyard and port.
Establish a small village at the seaside is the first step to this. From this seed, a source of food and funds could one day.
Cost: 110 Koku, 50 Timber
Results: Small Settlement Founded, Minor Tension Released, Chain Ends in Fishing Village and Shipyard, Opens Further Naval Options
[] The Rice is Life: Bread is all well and good, but rice is true food. Even your money is named for it; Koku. The amount of rice one man needs in a year. The fields around you are already prepared for crop, but the samurai still speak of a desire for a taste of home. With a good deal of work, perhaps some of the nearby slopes can be made to support rice.
Cost: 2 Rice Seed, 220 Koku, Locked for 3 Turns
Results: A nearby area is made as suitable as can be managed for a rice crop; Large Food Supply Increase, + koku at harvest, Large Tension Reduction.
[] Timber: Clear Cutting has brought in an supply of timber, but it is only so much. Develop a heimin logging village and detail some samurai as foresters. This will bring in a steady flow of timber and funds, while preventing deforestation.
Cost: 220 Koku, 20 Timber, 1 Iron
Results: A Steady Long Term Source of Timber, + Koku per Season
[] If it Can't Float, Don't Fix It: Disassembling the wrecks will provide you with further materials for use, but only if done before the ships have time to rot and rust. But it is good to keep in mind that once disassembled they can't be re-floated.
Pick Which Ships to Disassemble:
[] The Wrecks (+45 Iron, +105 Timber, +30 Cordage)
[] The Heavy Damaged (+45 Iron, +105 Timber, +30 Cordage)
[]The Moderately Damaged ( +60 Iron, +140 Timber, +40 Cordage)
[] The Road to Kyuden Lynx: Upon the highland overlooking the bay are the ruins of a gaijin outpost. The site is defensible and has excellent lines of site. Could this eventually become the site of the Castle of Clan Lynx?
Cost: 50 Koku
Result: Determine if the headlands is suitable for large scale fortification, Search the ruined outpost, Start the chain to construct a Castle.
Learning: 0 Base Action
[] Determine a scholastic adviser: You are aware that you are a scholar of some note, but even scholars could use the input of their peers. Perhaps another keen mind can be found to aid your understanding of this land. You do have a lot on your plate at the moment after all.
Result: A chance for a number of possible advisers, +1 Diplomacy Action per Turn
[] Flora and Fauna Studies: A new land means new plants and new creatures, perhaps it would be wise to determine what dwells within these hills and forests.
Cost 30 Koku
Results: Some understanding of local plant and animal life
[] No Dojo is No Good Part 1: Currently your Clan has no dojo, no sensei, and no training for your future. The first step will be to find a worthy teacher among your colonists. After that comes the easy part.
Cost: 100 Koku
Result: A selection of Sensei to chose from. Chain ends with a dojo constructed, training facilities, and the chance for a new Clan specific School in addition to other schools having a chance at training grounds.
[] A Dark Doorway Brought to Light: Take an expedition to explore the Overgrown Gateway. With as small a colony as you have, secrecy shouldn't be needed here. Call for volunteers and venture through into the unknown.
Cost: ??
Results: Openly Delve the Overgrown Gateway, ??, ??
[] Gaijn Guests: Your pickets have managed to acquire a pair of guests for your people. Unfortunately all attempts to communicate with them has prove unsuccessful. Each possess a language separate from the other. The young woman, possessing a tongue that is more lilting and rhythmic, refuses to so much as look directly upon your more injured captive. Upon hearing the clipped and harsh tones of his pained voice; the young woman spat on the ground and refused to be brought before him.
[] Wild Woman – Fierce and feral, her lilting tones are more pleasant to the ears. But aside from the fine steel of the blade recovered with her garb, a mix of linens and leather, the savage appears to have little to immediately offer. Lacking appropriate modesty or decorum, she has been almost desperate in her attempts to escape. Oddly enough, it is Honmaru to whom she has shown the most violence toward; in his one attempt to speak with her since her capture, she managed to break yet another of his fingers.
[] Wounded Archer – Laying in the care of your monks, the wounded man is recovering slowly. Clipped and harsh of accent, he has taken to haranguing any Rokugani in his presence. When confronted with the obvious lack of understanding, increased volume has been his tactic of choice. Found wearing well crafted leather and carrying a large bow, he has not attempt to leave the chamber provided to him.
Cost: None
Results: Learn the Language of the Guest in question, ??
Intrigue: 1 Base Action
[] A Dark Doorway Opened in Silence: While a full expedition of volunteers may be a wise choice for plumbing the depth, not all secrets should be shared. With no knowledge of what you will find within, you have no way of knowing what secrets could be unwittingly or unwillingly shared. Sakura suggests that she and her sisters are all the escorts you can handle anyway.
Cost: ??
Results: Dark Doorway Interlude, ??
[] Every Leader Has His Secrets: Factions are forming and you know little about them. Perhaps it would be wise to study their leaders a bit more quietly than over a meal. Set Sakura's little sisters to investigating further on the faction leader of your choice.
Pick one:
[] De-dana – Yoritomo Cheiko
[] Fusegu – Kaito
[] Han-Geki – Uyaku Akari
[] Ippon – Doji Himari
Cost: 50 koku
Result: More detailed knowledge of a Faction leader and the personal goals, may acquire blackmail
[]Faction Politics Can Be Ugly: While the leaders of the factions are important, the rank and file are dangerous. Work to infiltrate the faction of your choice to know how they are responding to events and what plans their membership knows.
Pick one:
[] De-dana – Yoritomo Cheiko
[] Fusegu – Kaito
[] Han-Geki – Uyaku Akari
[] Ippon – Doji Himari
Cost: 50 Koku
Result: More detailed ground level information on a faction as a whole.
[] Power of the people: Samurai are the power in the empire, but heimin make it run. No true lord can ignore the commoners entirely. Winning them fully to your cause will gain you eyes and ears that most samurai never notice existing to begin with.
Cost: 50 Koku
Results: Further information on the state of the Heimin, a chance for further intelligence opportunities.
[] Within These Wall: Those who dwelt here prior to you appear to have vacated in a hurry. The whys of this or even where they relocated to were not discovered by your scouts. Sakura has more bodies to use in the search than your scouts, perhaps she will have more luck.
Cost: 50 Koku
Results: Information on what occurred within these walls previously and what happened to the inhabitants.
[] A World Beneath Our Feet: The settlement that your people have re-purposed has a wealth of cellars and underground chambers. Sakura has pointed out that what little supplies were found have proven quite useful. If a dedicated team were to survey the settlement, who knows what else could be discovered.
Cost: 50 Koku
Results: Potential Map of the Undercity, Potential Additional Supplies, ??
[] Like Fine Flour: The rumors being assembled by Sakura are a varied and confusing lot. If she dedicates her time to sieving through them, perhaps a more accurate picture can be acquired?
Cost: 50 Koku
Results: Potentially More Accurate and Focused Rumor Mill Information
Piety: 1 Base Action
[]Shrine on: The local kami expressed a desire for worship, but being simple spirits would be content with a small shrine. Have Ryuu oversee it's construction.
[] Temple of the Lost Part 1: Your father's flagship and the resting place of his bones lies unquiet in the bay. All that Ran was able to ascertain was the powerful kami associated with the site demands to never be forgotten. A temple on the site of the wreck would do this and would serve as a memorial to all lost on the journey to date. It will be a great deal of work and expensive but duty to ones ancestors is important.
Cost 200 koku, one ship
Results: Survey the site of the Luck of the Kitsune for temple construction.
Chain ends with a temple constructed, a large tension guard, and improved shugenja training odds.
[] Heart of the Settlement Part 1: "A man can function without a heart, briefly. A city can function without the kami the same." Komori Ryuu has advised that while the temple to appease the spirits in the bay is needed in time, a temple closer would serve the samurai with less need of travel and perhaps less expense.
Cost 150 Koku
Results: Survey the Settlement to site a temple within the walls, begins chain for Temple Construction, Large Tension Guard, Improved Shugenja Training Odds
[] Luck be a Lady: The Kami of your fathers flagship is aware and grieving, but a temple is a large expense, perhaps there is another way she can be appeased? Have the shugenja continue seeking to commune with the spirit.
Cost: 20 Koku
Result: A chance to Settle the Kami without constructing a temple.
Personal: 3 Base Actions can be used for other categories or to assist another adviser's action
[] Who Are These People?: Seek to learn more about your adviser. The more you know, the more you can focus them to the betterment of your people.
[] A Home Of Your Own: The daimyo of a Clan often finds themselves hosting guests of import within their walls. This sadly is beyond you at this point. While the House of Sweet Mercy can serve as a place to lay your head, finding a site for yourself would be necessary for the long term.
Results: Locate possible sites for your own residence
[] Seek the Kami: You have not attempted to commune deeply with the Kami of your new home. Seeking the guidance of the spirits may provide insight into the ways of the lands.
Cost: None
Results: ??, ??, ??
Clan Growth (1d10) 8+10= 18
Resources
Koku: 3450
Timber:55+250 = 305
Metal 5+5 = 10
Stone: 15+105 = 120
Food 17+2 = 19; Current consumption 4 per Season
[X] [Stewardship] If it Can't Float, Don't Fix It
- [X] The Wrecks (+45 Iron, +105 Timber, +30 Cordage)
- [X] The Heavy Damaged (+45 Iron, +105 Timber, +30 Cordage)
[X][Martial] Fences are the Best Neighbors
[X][Diplomacy] Establish a Court
[X][Stewardship] Perhaps We Can See to the Sea? Part 1
[X][Intrigue] A World Beneath Our Feet
[X][Piety] Heart of the Settlement Part 1
[X][Personal] Seek the Kami
[X][Personal] Determine a scholastic adviser
[X][Personal] The Rice is Life
Priority to securing core assets first. If these succeed, we should be stable enough to start looking to other stuff with low risks of losing assets.
Only part I don't see as super urgent is the Personal Seek the Kami...but we ARE a Shugenja and probably should make sure the settlement has no spoopy
Sitting cross legged to the side of the room, the elder monk Komori Ryuu has settled himself into your council. Often he would appear in odd locations to make simple if obsucre statement before disappearing from view once backs are turned. The knowledge that the accepted spiritual leader of the Rokugani could appear from any side street has led to the courtiers making a competition of listing the oddest meetings with the eccentric shugenja. To your disquiet, his messages have even developed the habit of being delivered to your attention by bat kami in the evening hours. Rokugani Tensions Reduced, New Court Game: Spot the Monk
Prerequisite for any other diplomatic action, kind of a no-brainer.
[X] [Stewardship] If it Can't Float, Don't Fix It
- [X] The Wrecks (+45 Iron, +105 Timber, +30 Cordage)
- [X] The Heavy Damaged (+45 Iron, +105 Timber, +30 Cordage)
Note, this is time-sensitive because of natural rot and rust, and we currently have no other source of iron.
[X] [Intrigue] Within These Wall
I'd very much like to find out why this perfect settlement was abandoned, it's tickling my paranoia something fierce.
[X] [Piety] Shrine on
Immediate spiritual needs first, bigger projects come later.
[X] [Personal] A Field of Tears
Makes all future training actions more efficient, no reason not to take this as soon as we can. Also provides a staging ground for future military actions and settlement defence.
[X] [Personal] Determine a scholastic adviser
Moar actions!
[X] [Personal] Ascetics Matter
For now we have enough food stockpiled and enough options to get more should the need arise. Establishing a beach outpost is a close alternative, but we can't expect our samurai to keep camping in mouldy cellars for much longer.
[X][Martial] Fences are the Best Neighbors
[X][Diplomacy] Establish a Court
[X][Stewardship] Perhaps We Can See to the Sea? Part 1
[X][Intrigue] A World Beneath Our Feet
[X][Piety] Heart of the Settlement Part 1
[X][Personal] Seek the Kami
[X][Personal] Determine a scholastic adviser
[X][Personal] The Rice is Life
[X][Martial] Fences are the Best Neighbors
[X][Diplomacy] Establish a Court
[X][Stewardship] Perhaps We Can See to the Sea? Part 1
[X][Intrigue] A World Beneath Our Feet
[X][Piety] Heart of the Settlement Part 1
[X][Personal] Seek the Kami
[X][Personal] Determine a scholastic adviser
[X][Personal] The Rice is Life
[X][Martial] Fences are the Best Neighbors: d100+Engineering= 32+6d10k2 (9,9,7,5,4,2)18=50 Bare Success
[X][Diplomacy] Establish a Court: d100 + Courtier = 3+9d10k4 (17,8,8,7,6,6,5,4,2)40 =43 Failure
[X] [Stewardship] If it Can't Float, Don't Fix It: d100 + Engineering= 21+7d10k4 (8,7,7,6,6,6,3)28=49 Bare Failure
[X] [Intrigue] Within These Wall: d100 + investigation= 7+5d10k3 (9,9,8,8,7)26 +2d10k2(8,4)12=45 Failure
[X] [Piety] Shrine on: D100+Theology= 9+7d10k3(19,25,8,7,7,5,2)52=61 Success via adviser
[X][Personal] Determine a scholastic adviser: d100 + Courtier=100+5d10k3(12,9,8,7,3)29=129 Critical Success
[X] [Personal] A Field of Tears: d100+Engineering = 30+4d10k4(7,6,5,3)21=51 Success
[X] [Personal] Ascetics Matter: d100 + Engineering= 96+4d10k4(8,4,2,1)15=111 Critical Success
Looking down from the walls at the golden fields surrounding the town, you shiver in the chill northern wind. These months have been a trying time for your young clan. A long look over your shoulders reveals the heartwarming site of your new home. Instead of rubble and wild foliage, a small taste of home has arisen. Using local materials, Kakita Ichirou has created a masterpiece from the ruins. Gravels streets with raised wooden walkways, numerous courtyards, and polished wooden wall form carefully manicured districts before you back-dropped by curls of smoke and lit by numerous hung lanterns. Inter-spaced with residential dwellings for the growing number of families are numerous sake houses and theaters. Meanwhile, beyond the walls, scouts have been busily mapping the nearby forests and fields for their use in future training grounds. This astounding achievement of renovation was completed within the first two months of the season; sadly this was some of the only truly good news of the season. Major tension reduction across all groups, Pre-constructed Living Space Expansion, Major Reduction in Disease Chances, Removal of Exposure Risk, Field of Tears Progresses with No Delay, Ascetics Mater Completed in One Season
Junko, while not unsuccessful in repairing the walls, found far difficulty in her tasks this season then expected. Whether the troubles were there prior to Ichirou construction efforts or if his work crews caused the ground to shift. For nearly the entirety of the first two months of the season, every stretch of wall repaired another found itself canted sharply to the side or fallen into the grown itself. Eventually Junko chose to assault the problem with a Lion's typical subtlety. You recall weeks of effort by shirtless peasants tearing down the original walls by brute force, only to bury the resulting rubble and wastage from your deconstructed ships on site. On this now stable surface, new walls were then raised. Rising to a height of twenty feet and wide enough for a small palanquin to ride the protected top. The new gates are formed from the decks of a pair of the wrecked transports, near a foot and a half thick. Overlaid with the deck gratings salvaged from other ships, any entering the first gate is met shortly by a second pair of large doors. The final result of her months of labor were solid and well laid, but came at the cost of far more material cost. Construction Costs Tripled (60 Timber), Settlement Secure, Walls Strengthened and Repaired, Gate Replaced
Casting you eyes towards Junko's stout gatehouse, you can't help but wince at the sight of Ryuu's shrine. You wonder if perhaps the spirits appeased by Ran in the early days had been far more fickle then those at home. The small stone structure prominently placed by the gates is the fourth such structure constructed in as many months. The first was a simple wooden shrine that caved into the cellar that it had been unknowingly constructed on. Following the shrine caught fire in the nights that followed. The third somehow managed to collapse into the previously filled cellar, causing the death of one of the heimin constructing it. Following the tragedy Ryuu was sighted meditating within the ruined structure for days on end. Upon his leaving the rubble, the monk directed the heimin to use rubble from the settlement itself in the forming of the final shrine. Days of purification and ritual followed, as Ryuu appeased the kami once again. Local Kami appeased, Shrine Constructed, Tensions Lowered
Approaching through the streets, you observe Doji Hiroki continuing his attempt to organize your court. The large bruise covering most of his left eye attests to how successful he has been to date. At every turn, Hiroki has faced opposition. Ranging from subtle snubs to doors in his face, Hiroki has even found himself pulled into a number of duels. Each of the varied factions has developed individual gathering places throughout the settlement. The De-Dana and the Ippon have grown closer over the summer and have begun to congregate at on of the new Noh theaters along the Western wall. The Fusegu on the other hand have occupied a sake house along the Northern wall. The only faction to listen to Hiroki's appeals were the Han-Geki. Often meeting within a inn by the Southwestern walls, they at have accepted him in the role of your personal voice among the other samurai. Seeing the dismissal received from the old guard in particular, they have even begun to rally around Hiroki. Establish a Court is Locked for Another Season, Internal Divisions Increased, Han-Geki United Behind Lynx Clan.
It is good the Junko got some use out of the ships that Ichirou directed to be scrapped. When teams of men began disassembling the wrecks and most damaged of the ships still afloat, Ichirous was forced to report much of the scrap was worthless. Rusted fittings, waterlogged and rotted cordage, and worm infested wood, these were the fruits of the heimin's initial labors. In the end, they cleared a long strech of the landing beaches; gathering what could be reused or reworked and disposing of the useless portions in nearby ravine. Wrecked and Heavily Damaged Ships Salvaged, 1/3rd of Potential Material Worthless, Gain 60 Iron, 140 Timber, 40 Cordage
"Rinkusu-dono, I'm ashamed to disappoint." Memory of Sakura's soft whisper comes back to you as you stroll towards the House of Sweet Mercy. As Ichirou deconstructed the town, she and her sisters dug through the rubble for what scraps of information. Following the search of the upper levels of the settlement, sisters were tasked to search the undercity and the surrounding fields. It wasn't til a month had gone by that the disappearance of Rinkusu Kaho, onw of the youngest of the sisters. Last seen entering into the northeastern cellars by the newly sunk walls, Sakura and her sisters found themselves distracted from their original task. Aside from some odd symbols carved into a lintel alongside a shattered door and an odd track hardened into the mud, no other solid details were uncovered. Odd Tracks Found, Strange Markings, Rinkusu Kaho Missing; New Intrigue and Learning Options Available
As you walk the steps into the budding geisha house, a smile crosses your face. Despite all the other setbacks of this season, on crop did bloom in full. When you went forth to find learned samurai and curious minds, you did not expect the abundance that was hidden in this far flung colony. Perhaps small minds and feeble hearts chose not to face the journey; or maybe the kami chose to sweep from the decks those for whom the fire of the mind guttered. And your chosen adviser will be waiting within, ready for their first real test.
[] Kuni Fumiya His laughter at the shock on you face when you saw his elaborate Noh face-paint filled the small chamber. Sitting next to a low table, the gaunt shugenja seemed perfectly at home surrounded by warded scrolls and pinned up dissections of goblins and oni. The macabre setting was offset by the fine tea set provided you. It wasn't until half way through your discussions on the events of the season that you noted, the cup in you hand was crafted of jade.
School: Kuni Shugenja
Rank 3
The Eldritch is Everyday: Only through study, dissection, and careful tortu...examination can the weaknesses of the Shadowspawn be truly exploited. - Reduced Difficulty to Study of Supernatural Creatures
A Watchful Eye: The Taint has not been noted in this land but it is a subtle threat. - Reduced Difficulty to Taint Detection and Mitigation
Who Passes Within: As important as preventing passage is knowing that the attempt to pass has been made. With mastery of warding magics, Fumiya can lay detection and denial spells over specific areas. - Access to Ward Magic
[] Asako Juzo When you were told that an Asako Loremaster had made the journey that you would find an elder sage waiting for you to speak unto you. What you found instead was a young man with the hint of a goatee and his hair pulled back in a braid. With ink stained fingers he lays out before you a scattering of letters of recommendations from former sensei and earnestly states that it would be his honor to provide you with the only true scholastic skill in these benighted lands.
School: Asako Loremaster
Rank 2
Blood of The Phoenix: Magic and the voice of the Kami are strong among the Phoenix. Even among those to whom the kami do not speak, their ways are more understood. - Reduced Difficulty to Studying Things of a Magical Nature That Are Not Specifically Gaijin in Nature (I.E New Spells and Natural Magics but Not Gaijin Sorceries)
A Masters Student: Only through years of study and research can a Loremaster be trained. As the letters pressed into your hands can attest, this is a man how can research alongside true scholars. - Reduced Difficulty On All Research Rolls on Non-Gaijin Subjects
Verified Sources: As the Celestial Hierarchy states, all have their place. Better to be born an eta in Rokugan, one of the untouchable, than a King of the Gaijin. The so called truths pale in the light of the Celestial Truths. - Penalty to Dealing with Gaijin and Gaijin Lore
[] Miya Nanako In contrast to the lantern lit chambers of the Asako, Miya Nanako was introduced to you while she was waist deep in rubble and slurry assisting in siting the walls alongside Junko. Following levering herself from the sludge, the young herald bowed before you. "My Lord Lynx, it is my honor to speak with you. I look forward to exploring these lands at your command." With this comment, she then hurried to further assist in the construction.
School: Miya Herald
Rank 3
A Word Among Friends: A a heralds first job is the delivery of the word of the Empress, as such the understanding of dialects. If you cannot be understood, your message is lost. - Reduced Difficulty in Learning and Translating Gaijin Tongues
A Road Once Mapped: Heralds travel the Empire from end to end, crisscrossing to deliver messages to towns as they pass. As they travel, maintaining the byways and bridge that keep commerce flowing through the nation. - Reduced Difficulty and Decreased Turn Cost on Survey Projects One Foot in Front of The Other: A lifetime of travel has taught Nanako how to pace herself as she travels. With training, anyone can learn to make the miles vanish. - Reduced Travel Time and Improved Encounter Odds
[] Suzume Masaji A handsome young man often found drunkenly wandering from sake house to geisha house and back. Often found giving impromptu performances of storytelling and oration. Known for being an obsessive gatherer of tales, myths, and legends; Masaji can often be found questioning the assembled samurai on their family histories and acts of heroism. It is good that he is well liked as his dogged determination to learn these tales can consume the man.
School: Suzume Storyteller
Rank 2
Begat by: In studying the family lines of your gathered samurai, he has developed an intimate knowledge of the interrelated nature of the Rokugani court. - Reduced Difficulty in Matchmaking Efforts
Life is A Tale: The constant collection of tales and stories, Masaji has developed a honed sense of structure and timing. Memetic tricks and constant practice has given him the ability to understand story structure with ease. - Reduced Difficulties in Studying Mythologies and Composition
Gotta Love Me: It is good that Masaji is so liked or his desire to get to know his fellows could become awkward. - Minor Tension Reduction Due to Masaji's Good Nature
[] Tsi Isao Found typically within the few forges established to date within your walls, Tsi Isao is a true mistress of her craft. An expert in the art of bladesmithing, she is one the few samurai to come with you who can craft new katana of quality. She has expressed interest in studying the local ore deposits and the weapons of the local Gaijin. Isao's disgust at the state of your colony's iron sources and metalworking facilities is starting to become common knowledge as well.
School: Tsi Smith
Rank 3
Nothing is Truer Than Steel: To craft a fine katana quality metal is needed. One cannot trust a merchant to provide quality product, as such Isao has learned how to judge ore quality herself. - Reduced Difficulty in Metallurgy and Reverse Engineering Weaponry
Details Matter: The success of a katana's crafting can be determined in the color of its glow in forging. A mistimed swing can shatter an edge. - Increased Odds to Not Minor Details and Catch Minor Flaws
Some Like it Hot: A true craftsman need a proper forge. Fine furnaces and well made anvils, these are the tools of a master of blade craft. - Opens Early Option for Foundry and Forge Improvements
Clan Growth (1d10) 10= +10
Koku: 3450-580+300= 3170
Timber:305-60+140-45= 340
Metal 10+60= 70
Stone: 120
Food 19-4= 15; Current consumption 4 per Season
Available Soldiers
1 Ashigaru Spearman
1 Samurai Light Infantry
Dear kami those dice. Your dice liked you all the others... well damn.
Once I get a vote for your scholarly adviser I will get the next part up. My goal is either tomorrow or Monday night, barring real life.
Picking Kuni because theres spoopy shit going on based on what we found on the strange symbols and the last thing we want is for a curse or something to go unseen
