[X] Scorpion: The truth is that Bushido is nothing but pretty words, useful only for manipulation. The Scorpion walk in the shadows, defending the Empire from threats unseen even while the rest of Rokugan reviles us. There is no act too horrible, no tradition too sacred, that will keep us from our duty. Remember there is but one truth. Loyalty is all that matters.
Blood and Steel (L5R 4e Quest)
- Thread starter Kiriel
- Start date
- Fantasy
- Location
- Location: Location!
[X] Mantis: We became a Great Clan by our own strength, and we will be acknowledged! None know the seas like the Mantis, and none know the world beyond Rokugan as we do. From our hands come treasures unheard of, and with our ships we will defend the Empire from all who would threaten it. And if others call us arrogant, we laugh! To the bold go the greatest rewards!
I for one, welcome our new bow-wielding overlords.
I for one, welcome our new bow-wielding overlords.
Last edited:
Ambit
Help me
- Location
- Third Circle of Hell
[X] Lion: Only the Lion uphold all tenets of Bushido in equal measure, and thus do we have the moral purity to match our martial supremacy. We roar loudest, for in our hearts we hold the greatest virtue! All know and fear the might of the Lion, for they know that none can oppose us should we take the field of battle. Respect that strength, lest we come for you!
Don't think there's ever been a Lion L5R quest on here yet.
Don't think there's ever been a Lion L5R quest on here yet.
[x] Crane: Elegance and grace is the measure of worth in all things, and all know the Crane are the most graceful of all. In courtly politics and in duels, the Crane always stands supreme. Let others scream and rage how they will; it will not change that fact. But if you desire to challenge us, then we will happily dance past your corpses along the battlefield.
Okay, sorry to be so negative, but thank you for listening.
[X] Lion: Only the Lion uphold all tenets of Bushido in equal measure, and thus do we have the moral purity to match our martial supremacy. We roar loudest, for in our hearts we hold the greatest virtue! All know and fear the might of the Lion, for they know that none can oppose us should we take the field of battle. Respect that strength, lest we come for you!
[X] Lion: Only the Lion uphold all tenets of Bushido in equal measure, and thus do we have the moral purity to match our martial supremacy. We roar loudest, for in our hearts we hold the greatest virtue! All know and fear the might of the Lion, for they know that none can oppose us should we take the field of battle. Respect that strength, lest we come for you!
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] Unicorn: We traveled beyond the lands of the Emerald Empire for seven hundred years so that we might see what enemies lie beyond our gates. But now the Unicorn have returned, and we will have our birthright! We know what others call us. Gaijin, and even worse. But we are as Rokugani as the rest of you, and we will have the respect we are due!
[] Lion: Only the Lion uphold all tenets of Bushido in equal measure, and thus do we have the moral purity to match our martial supremacy. We roar loudest, for in our hearts we hold the greatest virtue! All know and fear the might of the Lion, for they know that none can oppose us should we take the field of battle. Respect that strength, lest we come for you!
FILTHY LIES!
[] Lion: Only the Lion uphold all tenets of Bushido in equal measure, and thus do we have the moral purity to match our martial supremacy. We roar loudest, for in our hearts we hold the greatest virtue! All know and fear the might of the Lion, for they know that none can oppose us should we take the field of battle. Respect that strength, lest we come for you!
FILTHY LIES!
- Location
- Germany
[X] Unicorn: We traveled beyond the lands of the Emerald Empire for seven hundred years so that we might see what enemies lie beyond our gates. But now the Unicorn have returned, and we will have our birthright! We know what others call us. Gaijin, and even worse. But we are as Rokugani as the rest of you, and we will have the respect we are due!
Last edited:
002 Character Creation pt.2
- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
You are a member of the Unicorn Clan, a Child of the Wind, descended from the followers of Shinjo-no-Kami who traveled across the the world, learning of the wonders and dangers of foreign lands. Your ancestors interacted with many gaijin, assimilating foreign knowledge and culture to survive, but they never forgot the Empire. Upon your Clan's return, they faced significant challenges adapting due to the differences in culture and traditions. For the most part, the Unicorn earned their place in the Empire, despite their strange and foreign ways.
Now, here you are, a young samurai nearing the age of adulthood. With the Topaz Championship, the most prestigious gempukku ceremony in the Empire, fast approaching, considerations for who receive the invitations were discussed within the clan. Your sensei gave their nominations, recommending you as one of the clan's participants, having noticed your proficiency with the lessons and techniques of your school. To the surprise of many, the recommendation of your sensei were accepted, and an invitation to participate was offered to you. This decision is one that you should not make lightly.
What is your gender?
[ ] [GENDER] Male
[ ] [GENDER] Female
Who are your family?
[ ] [FAMILY] Horiuchi: The tiny Horiuchi family has never claimed more than a few dozen members at most. Created a few decades before the Clan War, the Horiuchi are a branch of the Iuchi family that specializes in defensive and protective magic. Horiuchi samurai are compassionate individuals who tend to intervene in the affairs of others during times of crisis.
[ ] [FAMILY] Ide: The public face of the Unicorn, the Ide have worked tirelessly to combat the perception many have of the Clan as barbarians and near-gaijin. They flawlessly merge the traditions of their people with the customs of the Empire, and in doing so seek to earn the gradual respect and acceptance of other clans. Samurai of the Ide family are almost universally even-tempered and eager to forge alliances with others, whether personal or larger in scale.
[ ] [FAMILY] Iuchi: With the exception of the Tamori of the Dragon, the Iuchi family is probably the most militant shugenja family in the Empire. They serve in the armies of the Unicorn Clan in considerable numbers, and while they enjoy friendship and scholarly debate as much as any priests, they do not shy away from conflict when pressed.
[ ] [FAMILY] Moto: The Moto exemplify virtually every negative stereotype that the Unicorn Clan as a whole has struggled with since their return to the Empire centuries ago. More than any other family, their gaijin blood is obvious from the look of them, short, and squat as they are. They are alternately boisterous and brusque, depending upon the circumstances, and rarely fit in well with samurai of other Clans. They are respected, however, for their warrior traditions.
[ ] [FAMILY] Shinjo: The Shinjo family ruled the Unicorn Clan for most of their history, although in the latter portion of the Empire's development they were removed from power by their founder, the Kami Shinjo, due to corruption within their ranks. The Shinjo are an affable, industrious family whose members adapt easily to almost any task set before them, and who work well with others in virtually any situation.
[ ] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
What is your school?
[ ] [SCHOOL] Ide Emissary: The courtiers of the Unicorn are trained to avoid and defuse conflict whenever possible, stemming from their time as nomads where making enemies unnecessarily was dangerous, if not suicidal. The Ide Emissaries put those lessons and experiences to good use, using a combination of straightforward honesty and courteousness, making them effective diplomats, traders, and mediators.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Iuchi Shugenja: The Iuchi are one of the more unconventional and least conservative family in Rokugan, in part of their willingness to carry weapons and march to war. Indeed, the Iuchi are an important part of the Unicorn army, where they call upon the kami to bless the formidable cavalry with unparalleled speed and mobility, both on a tactical and strategic scale.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Meishodo Shugenja: Born from the union of gaijin and Rokugani magic, the Meishodo Shugenja use carved talismans as a focus of their abilities, allowing them to call upon the powers of the kami with but a brief incantation instead of a lengthy dialogue. While such method sacrifices power for speed, the Unicorn see nothing wrong with the trade, indeed seeing it preferable due to their way of life.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Moto Bushi: Descended from the nomadic barbarian tribes of the desert and steppes, the Moto are a veritable force which draws forth both awe and enmity from their deviation with the traditions and customs of the the Empire. Using a fighting style originating from the gaijin lands of their ancestors, the Moto Bushi are wild and unfettered warriors with focus on gaijin weaponry, heavy attacks, and continued aggression.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Moto Death Priest: In fulfillment of the pact sworn by Khan Moto Chagatai to the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, the Death Priest School was recently established by Moto Shugenja. The Death Priests are individuals of singular focus and severe demeanor. Acting as both priests and warriors, adherents of the Ten Judges can call upon their patron to bring the blessings of death upon their enemies.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Moto Vindicator: Formed from the tragedy of Moto Tsume, the Vindicator Order is sworn to hunt and kill those tainted by the Shadowlands. Honing their fury and zeal into single-minded obsession, the Vindicators will fight their enemy until one or the order is dead.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Shinjo Bushi: The Shinjo Bushi school combines the rapidity of mounted techniques with assimilated gaijin techniques, creating a unique fighting style that focuses on defensive fighting. Its focus on defensive techniques however, does not mean weak, as masters of the school techniques can strike at openings left by attacking enemies.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Utaku Battle Maiden: The Utaku Battle Maidens are the finest and most respected cavalry force in all the Empire. Wielding their honor, the Shiotome and their thoroughbred warhorses act in unity, trampling those who would stand against them.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Utaku Mounted Infantry: While the Unicorn are famed for their mastery of cavalry, there are situations where mounted forces are inapplicable. To address these shortcomings, the Unicorn created a force which would ride into battle in order to maneuver with the army, then dismount to engage enemies. These mounted infantry are a versatile force, capable to establishing footholds, conducting hit-and-run strikes, and acting as the anvil to their mounted brethren's hammer.
What did you decide?
[ ] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[ ] [GEMPUKKU] Decline: Honored you are in your sensei's belief, you nonetheless believe that you do not have the capability to represent your clan in the Topaz Championship. You decline the invitation, letting someone more worthy take your place.
Now, here you are, a young samurai nearing the age of adulthood. With the Topaz Championship, the most prestigious gempukku ceremony in the Empire, fast approaching, considerations for who receive the invitations were discussed within the clan. Your sensei gave their nominations, recommending you as one of the clan's participants, having noticed your proficiency with the lessons and techniques of your school. To the surprise of many, the recommendation of your sensei were accepted, and an invitation to participate was offered to you. This decision is one that you should not make lightly.
What is your gender?
[ ] [GENDER] Male
[ ] [GENDER] Female
Who are your family?
[ ] [FAMILY] Horiuchi: The tiny Horiuchi family has never claimed more than a few dozen members at most. Created a few decades before the Clan War, the Horiuchi are a branch of the Iuchi family that specializes in defensive and protective magic. Horiuchi samurai are compassionate individuals who tend to intervene in the affairs of others during times of crisis.
[ ] [FAMILY] Ide: The public face of the Unicorn, the Ide have worked tirelessly to combat the perception many have of the Clan as barbarians and near-gaijin. They flawlessly merge the traditions of their people with the customs of the Empire, and in doing so seek to earn the gradual respect and acceptance of other clans. Samurai of the Ide family are almost universally even-tempered and eager to forge alliances with others, whether personal or larger in scale.
[ ] [FAMILY] Iuchi: With the exception of the Tamori of the Dragon, the Iuchi family is probably the most militant shugenja family in the Empire. They serve in the armies of the Unicorn Clan in considerable numbers, and while they enjoy friendship and scholarly debate as much as any priests, they do not shy away from conflict when pressed.
[ ] [FAMILY] Moto: The Moto exemplify virtually every negative stereotype that the Unicorn Clan as a whole has struggled with since their return to the Empire centuries ago. More than any other family, their gaijin blood is obvious from the look of them, short, and squat as they are. They are alternately boisterous and brusque, depending upon the circumstances, and rarely fit in well with samurai of other Clans. They are respected, however, for their warrior traditions.
[ ] [FAMILY] Shinjo: The Shinjo family ruled the Unicorn Clan for most of their history, although in the latter portion of the Empire's development they were removed from power by their founder, the Kami Shinjo, due to corruption within their ranks. The Shinjo are an affable, industrious family whose members adapt easily to almost any task set before them, and who work well with others in virtually any situation.
[ ] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
What is your school?
[ ] [SCHOOL] Ide Emissary: The courtiers of the Unicorn are trained to avoid and defuse conflict whenever possible, stemming from their time as nomads where making enemies unnecessarily was dangerous, if not suicidal. The Ide Emissaries put those lessons and experiences to good use, using a combination of straightforward honesty and courteousness, making them effective diplomats, traders, and mediators.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Iuchi Shugenja: The Iuchi are one of the more unconventional and least conservative family in Rokugan, in part of their willingness to carry weapons and march to war. Indeed, the Iuchi are an important part of the Unicorn army, where they call upon the kami to bless the formidable cavalry with unparalleled speed and mobility, both on a tactical and strategic scale.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Meishodo Shugenja: Born from the union of gaijin and Rokugani magic, the Meishodo Shugenja use carved talismans as a focus of their abilities, allowing them to call upon the powers of the kami with but a brief incantation instead of a lengthy dialogue. While such method sacrifices power for speed, the Unicorn see nothing wrong with the trade, indeed seeing it preferable due to their way of life.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Moto Bushi: Descended from the nomadic barbarian tribes of the desert and steppes, the Moto are a veritable force which draws forth both awe and enmity from their deviation with the traditions and customs of the the Empire. Using a fighting style originating from the gaijin lands of their ancestors, the Moto Bushi are wild and unfettered warriors with focus on gaijin weaponry, heavy attacks, and continued aggression.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Moto Death Priest: In fulfillment of the pact sworn by Khan Moto Chagatai to the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, the Death Priest School was recently established by Moto Shugenja. The Death Priests are individuals of singular focus and severe demeanor. Acting as both priests and warriors, adherents of the Ten Judges can call upon their patron to bring the blessings of death upon their enemies.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Moto Vindicator: Formed from the tragedy of Moto Tsume, the Vindicator Order is sworn to hunt and kill those tainted by the Shadowlands. Honing their fury and zeal into single-minded obsession, the Vindicators will fight their enemy until one or the order is dead.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Shinjo Bushi: The Shinjo Bushi school combines the rapidity of mounted techniques with assimilated gaijin techniques, creating a unique fighting style that focuses on defensive fighting. Its focus on defensive techniques however, does not mean weak, as masters of the school techniques can strike at openings left by attacking enemies.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Utaku Battle Maiden: The Utaku Battle Maidens are the finest and most respected cavalry force in all the Empire. Wielding their honor, the Shiotome and their thoroughbred warhorses act in unity, trampling those who would stand against them.
[ ] [SCHOOL] Utaku Mounted Infantry: While the Unicorn are famed for their mastery of cavalry, there are situations where mounted forces are inapplicable. To address these shortcomings, the Unicorn created a force which would ride into battle in order to maneuver with the army, then dismount to engage enemies. These mounted infantry are a versatile force, capable to establishing footholds, conducting hit-and-run strikes, and acting as the anvil to their mounted brethren's hammer.
What did you decide?
[ ] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[ ] [GEMPUKKU] Decline: Honored you are in your sensei's belief, you nonetheless believe that you do not have the capability to represent your clan in the Topaz Championship. You decline the invitation, letting someone more worthy take your place.
Last edited:
- Location
- Germany
[X] [GENDER] Male
[X] [FAMILY] Horiuchi: The tiny Horiuchi family has never claimed more than a few dozen members at most. Created a few decades before the Clan War, the Horiuchi are a branch of the Iuchi family that specializes in defensive and protective magic. Horiuchi samurai are compassionate individuals who tend to intervene in the affairs of others during times of crisis.
[X] [SCHOOL] Iuchi Shugenja: The Iuchi are one of the more unconventional and least conservative family in Rokugan, in part of their willingness to carry weapons and march to war. Indeed, the Iuchi are an important part of the Unicorn army, where they call upon the kami to bless the formidable cavalry with unparalleled speed and mobility, both on a tactical and strategic scale.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [FAMILY] Horiuchi: The tiny Horiuchi family has never claimed more than a few dozen members at most. Created a few decades before the Clan War, the Horiuchi are a branch of the Iuchi family that specializes in defensive and protective magic. Horiuchi samurai are compassionate individuals who tend to intervene in the affairs of others during times of crisis.
[X] [SCHOOL] Iuchi Shugenja: The Iuchi are one of the more unconventional and least conservative family in Rokugan, in part of their willingness to carry weapons and march to war. Indeed, the Iuchi are an important part of the Unicorn army, where they call upon the kami to bless the formidable cavalry with unparalleled speed and mobility, both on a tactical and strategic scale.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [GENDER] Male
[X] [FAMILY] Iuchi: With the exception of the Tamori of the Dragon, the Iuchi family is probably the most militant shugenja family in the Empire. They serve in the armies of the Unicorn Clan in considerable numbers, and while they enjoy friendship and scholarly debate as much as any priests, they do not shy away from conflict when pressed.
[X] [SCHOOL] Moto Death Priest: In fulfillment of the pact sworn by Khan Moto Chagatai to the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, the Death Priest School was recently established by Moto Shugenja. The Death Priests are individuals of singular focus and severe demeanor. Acting as both priests and warriors, adherents of the Ten Judges can call upon their patron to bring the blessings of death upon their enemies.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [FAMILY] Iuchi: With the exception of the Tamori of the Dragon, the Iuchi family is probably the most militant shugenja family in the Empire. They serve in the armies of the Unicorn Clan in considerable numbers, and while they enjoy friendship and scholarly debate as much as any priests, they do not shy away from conflict when pressed.
[X] [SCHOOL] Moto Death Priest: In fulfillment of the pact sworn by Khan Moto Chagatai to the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, the Death Priest School was recently established by Moto Shugenja. The Death Priests are individuals of singular focus and severe demeanor. Acting as both priests and warriors, adherents of the Ten Judges can call upon their patron to bring the blessings of death upon their enemies.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [GENDER] Female
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
[X] [SCHOOL] Utaku Battle Maiden: The Utaku Battle Maidens are the finest and most respected cavalry force in all the Empire. Wielding their honor, the Shiotome and their thoroughbred warhorses act in unity, trampling those who would stand against them.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
[X] [SCHOOL] Utaku Battle Maiden: The Utaku Battle Maidens are the finest and most respected cavalry force in all the Empire. Wielding their honor, the Shiotome and their thoroughbred warhorses act in unity, trampling those who would stand against them.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
- Location
- United States
Edit: Changing vote.
[x] [GENDER] Male
[x] [FAMILY] Family Moto: The Moto exemplify virtually every negative stereotype that the Unicorn Clan as a whole has struggled with since their return to the Empire centuries ago. More than any other family, their gaijin blood is obvious from the look of them, short, and squat as they are. They are alternately boisterous and brusque, depending upon the circumstances, and rarely fit in well with samurai of other Clans. They are respected, however, for their warrior traditions.
[x] [SCHOOL] Moto Bushi: Descended from the nomadic barbarian tribes of the desert and steppes, the Moto are a veritable force which draws forth both awe and enmity from their deviation with the traditions and customs of the the Empire. Using a fighting style originating from the gaijin lands of their ancestors, the Moto Bushi are wild and unfettered warriors with focus on gaijin weaponry, heavy attacks, and continued aggression.
[x] [GENDER] Male
[x] [FAMILY] Family Moto: The Moto exemplify virtually every negative stereotype that the Unicorn Clan as a whole has struggled with since their return to the Empire centuries ago. More than any other family, their gaijin blood is obvious from the look of them, short, and squat as they are. They are alternately boisterous and brusque, depending upon the circumstances, and rarely fit in well with samurai of other Clans. They are respected, however, for their warrior traditions.
[x] [SCHOOL] Moto Bushi: Descended from the nomadic barbarian tribes of the desert and steppes, the Moto are a veritable force which draws forth both awe and enmity from their deviation with the traditions and customs of the the Empire. Using a fighting style originating from the gaijin lands of their ancestors, the Moto Bushi are wild and unfettered warriors with focus on gaijin weaponry, heavy attacks, and continued aggression.
Last edited:
[X] [GENDER] Female
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
[X] [SCHOOL] Meishodo Shugenja: Born from the union of gaijin and Rokugani magic, the Meishodo Shugenja use carved talismans as a focus of their abilities, allowing them to call upon the powers of the kami with but a brief incantation instead of a lengthy dialogue. While such method sacrifices power for speed, the Unicorn see nothing wrong with the trade, indeed seeing it preferable due to their way of life.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
[X] [SCHOOL] Meishodo Shugenja: Born from the union of gaijin and Rokugani magic, the Meishodo Shugenja use carved talismans as a focus of their abilities, allowing them to call upon the powers of the kami with but a brief incantation instead of a lengthy dialogue. While such method sacrifices power for speed, the Unicorn see nothing wrong with the trade, indeed seeing it preferable due to their way of life.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
- Location
- USA
- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
Sadly, I started playing L5R during 4e edition so I can't say anything regarding 3e.
In 4e the Moto Death Priest can sacrifice a spell slot to force a contested Willpower Roll. If the Death Priest wins, the target no longer benefits from exploding 10s and re-rolls. No idea about what they did in 3e.
In 4e the Moto Death Priest can sacrifice a spell slot to force a contested Willpower Roll. If the Death Priest wins, the target no longer benefits from exploding 10s and re-rolls. No idea about what they did in 3e.
- Location
- USA
Moto bushi tend to be more offensove, Shono bushi had boosts to defense and counter attacking ( I had one with a crazy high TN to be hit between full defense, capped defense skill, and some advanced unicorn paths). Battle maidens were more offensive if I recall, and never really played a shugenja.
And wow, shutting down exploding dice? Crazy! Oh is the advantage that let's you explode on 9s for a selected skill still around because this is even better. Not sure how common rerolls are.
Really favoring death priest as I loved the stories involving them (used to play the CCG).
- Location
- Burgundian Netherlands
[X] [GENDER] Male
[X] [FAMILY] Iuchi: With the exception of the Tamori of the Dragon, the Iuchi family is probably the most militant shugenja family in the Empire. They serve in the armies of the Unicorn Clan in considerable numbers, and while they enjoy friendship and scholarly debate as much as any priests, they do not shy away from conflict when pressed.
[X] [SCHOOL] Moto Death Priest: In fulfillment of the pact sworn by Khan Moto Chagatai to the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, the Death Priest School was recently established by Moto Shugenja. The Death Priests are individuals of singular focus and severe demeanor. Acting as both priests and warriors, adherents of the Ten Judges can call upon their patron to bring the blessings of death upon their enemies.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [FAMILY] Iuchi: With the exception of the Tamori of the Dragon, the Iuchi family is probably the most militant shugenja family in the Empire. They serve in the armies of the Unicorn Clan in considerable numbers, and while they enjoy friendship and scholarly debate as much as any priests, they do not shy away from conflict when pressed.
[X] [SCHOOL] Moto Death Priest: In fulfillment of the pact sworn by Khan Moto Chagatai to the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, the Death Priest School was recently established by Moto Shugenja. The Death Priests are individuals of singular focus and severe demeanor. Acting as both priests and warriors, adherents of the Ten Judges can call upon their patron to bring the blessings of death upon their enemies.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [GENDER] Female
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
[X] [SCHOOL] Utaku Battle Maiden: The Utaku Battle Maidens are the finest and most respected cavalry force in all the Empire. Wielding their honor, the Shiotome and their thoroughbred warhorses act in unity, trampling those who would stand against them.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku: The matriarchal Utaku family are rigidly honorable and pious individuals with carefully defined duties depending upon their gender. Women are generally trained to serve with the most elite cavalry units in the world, the Utaku Battle Maidens, while the men manage the households and serve among the legions of infantry in the Unicorn army.
[X] [SCHOOL] Utaku Battle Maiden: The Utaku Battle Maidens are the finest and most respected cavalry force in all the Empire. Wielding their honor, the Shiotome and their thoroughbred warhorses act in unity, trampling those who would stand against them.
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept: Your sensei believes that you have what it takes to represent the clan in the Topaz Champhionship. Whether or not it is true, you are honored by your sensei's faith in you. You accept the invitation.
Shouldn't a Moto, play a Moto Death Priest?
[x] Male
[x] Family Moto: The Moto exemplify virtually every negative stereotype that the Unicorn Clan as a whole has struggled with since their return to the Empire centuries ago. More than any other family, their gaijin blood is obvious from the look of them, short, and squat as they are. They are alternately boisterous and brusque, depending upon the circumstances, and rarely fit in well with samurai of other Clans. They are respected, however, for their warrior traditions.
[x] [SCHOOL] Moto Bushi: Descended from the nomadic barbarian tribes of the desert and steppes, the Moto are a veritable force which draws forth both awe and enmity from their deviation with the traditions and customs of the the Empire. Using a fighting style originating from the gaijin lands of their ancestors, the Moto Bushi are wild and unfettered warriors with focus on gaijin weaponry, heavy attacks, and continued aggression.
So a few things here in argument for the Moto Bushi over the Utaku Battle Maiden
While every bushi school in the Unicorn (with the arguable exception of the the Mounted Infantry) benefits from being mounted. The Utaku are the worst for it because their simple action attacks rely on them being mounted unless you take a specific path to work around it.
Moto are hardcore highly aggressive face wreckers wielding scimitars with one hand. (Theoretically we could duel wield them, it's just usually not worth it to do so.) Who get a fantastic set of face wrecking abilities and simple action attacks with all melee weapons.
So why are simple action attacks important?
In the normal course of play, attacks take a complex action and you could do one of these a round.
Simple action attacks (or SAA) let you do it as a simple action, so you can attack twice a round and it's the one thing really letting bushi keep up with shugenja for damage output. Thus you want an SAA with as few as restrictions as possible, making the Moto bushi have one of the best in the game.
The Battle Maidens on the other hand are entirely dependant on their horses, and you will not be allowed to bring your horse inside castles and other places. So versatility.
So why Moto over the other families?
Because the Moto are at an interesting time in how things are. Not only have they just gained leadership of the Clan for a generation as the literal founder of the clan (Shinjo) told off her family. They've been freed from the Dark Moto and are slowly recovering all their traditions from before that tragedy happened. The Moto are at a crossroads far more than any other family, and I think that will be interesting to play.
Male over female is just personal preference.
[x] Male
[x] Family Moto: The Moto exemplify virtually every negative stereotype that the Unicorn Clan as a whole has struggled with since their return to the Empire centuries ago. More than any other family, their gaijin blood is obvious from the look of them, short, and squat as they are. They are alternately boisterous and brusque, depending upon the circumstances, and rarely fit in well with samurai of other Clans. They are respected, however, for their warrior traditions.
[x] [SCHOOL] Moto Bushi: Descended from the nomadic barbarian tribes of the desert and steppes, the Moto are a veritable force which draws forth both awe and enmity from their deviation with the traditions and customs of the the Empire. Using a fighting style originating from the gaijin lands of their ancestors, the Moto Bushi are wild and unfettered warriors with focus on gaijin weaponry, heavy attacks, and continued aggression.
So a few things here in argument for the Moto Bushi over the Utaku Battle Maiden
While every bushi school in the Unicorn (with the arguable exception of the the Mounted Infantry) benefits from being mounted. The Utaku are the worst for it because their simple action attacks rely on them being mounted unless you take a specific path to work around it.
Moto are hardcore highly aggressive face wreckers wielding scimitars with one hand. (Theoretically we could duel wield them, it's just usually not worth it to do so.) Who get a fantastic set of face wrecking abilities and simple action attacks with all melee weapons.
So why are simple action attacks important?
In the normal course of play, attacks take a complex action and you could do one of these a round.
Simple action attacks (or SAA) let you do it as a simple action, so you can attack twice a round and it's the one thing really letting bushi keep up with shugenja for damage output. Thus you want an SAA with as few as restrictions as possible, making the Moto bushi have one of the best in the game.
The Battle Maidens on the other hand are entirely dependant on their horses, and you will not be allowed to bring your horse inside castles and other places. So versatility.
So why Moto over the other families?
Because the Moto are at an interesting time in how things are. Not only have they just gained leadership of the Clan for a generation as the literal founder of the clan (Shinjo) told off her family. They've been freed from the Dark Moto and are slowly recovering all their traditions from before that tragedy happened. The Moto are at a crossroads far more than any other family, and I think that will be interesting to play.
Male over female is just personal preference.
- Location
- USA
- Location
- Connecticut
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] [GENDER] Male
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku
[X] [SCHOOL] Ide Emissary
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept
I'd kind of like to see a courtier quest, and the Ide Emissaries are one of my absolute favorite courtier schools. Their whole shtick is weaponized niceness and, unlike practically the rest of Rokugan, being very good at not being a dick. Their first school technique is effectively getting a saving throw to avoid offending people, they're incredibly good at being honest and at telling when other people are being dishonest, and are just generally very skilled at mediating, avoiding conflict, and negotiation in general.
To compound that, the Utaku are a female-dominated clan, the male members of which tend to be courtiers, administrators, or occasionally infantry, so having a male Utaku attending the Ide Emissary school makes sense - but an Utaku, attending the Ide Emissary school, being either the only or one of only a few children of the Unicorn Clan sent to the Topaz Championship....
To me, that sounds like an ambitious young man, someone who is maybe not exactly rejecting his role as a supporter and administrator for the Utaku Battle Maidens, but who wants to achieve his own personal glory through the Courts. A man with ambition, who although constrained by family tradition is willing to pursue an unusual path to power and influence. A schemer and a dreamer, who has been schooled since childhood in unflinching and sincere honesty.
That sounds like a character I'd like to read about.
[X] [FAMILY] Utaku
[X] [SCHOOL] Ide Emissary
[X] [GEMPUKKU] Accept
I'd kind of like to see a courtier quest, and the Ide Emissaries are one of my absolute favorite courtier schools. Their whole shtick is weaponized niceness and, unlike practically the rest of Rokugan, being very good at not being a dick. Their first school technique is effectively getting a saving throw to avoid offending people, they're incredibly good at being honest and at telling when other people are being dishonest, and are just generally very skilled at mediating, avoiding conflict, and negotiation in general.
To compound that, the Utaku are a female-dominated clan, the male members of which tend to be courtiers, administrators, or occasionally infantry, so having a male Utaku attending the Ide Emissary school makes sense - but an Utaku, attending the Ide Emissary school, being either the only or one of only a few children of the Unicorn Clan sent to the Topaz Championship....
To me, that sounds like an ambitious young man, someone who is maybe not exactly rejecting his role as a supporter and administrator for the Utaku Battle Maidens, but who wants to achieve his own personal glory through the Courts. A man with ambition, who although constrained by family tradition is willing to pursue an unusual path to power and influence. A schemer and a dreamer, who has been schooled since childhood in unflinching and sincere honesty.
That sounds like a character I'd like to read about.