Glory of the Emerald Empire (Legend of the 5 Rings Quest)
- Thread starter Winged Knight
- Start date
- Fantasy
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
We have the justification. We needed the reminder of how to play Shogi. Mechanically speaking, last update we rolled 2d10. A 14 is honestly pretty average result for those dice.
Now, lets turn this 2d10 into 3k2, shall we?
Now, lets turn this 2d10 into 3k2, shall we?
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[x] Play another game
Cannongerbil
I came here to nep at you
- Location
- Soviet Lunar Base
[x] Play another game.
-[x] Spend a void point
-[x] Spend a void point
2.113
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] Play another game.
Gaming (Go): 2k2=13
You turn away from the Isawa and glance back at the board. Shogi obviously is not the best game for you. It's tactical, certainly, but perhaps a bit too restrictive? If so, a game with more options might be one you are better suited for.
You carefully move the Shogi board to another table, and snatch a Go board in its place. Once the board is set, you take the two bowls holding the stones and settle them down on the table. Shirou looks on with a bemused expression, not commenting as you get everything settled.
"I think I'm up for another round," you say.
"If you would like," Shirou responds before taking another sip of his tea. He looks out a window. The sun is beginning to set by this point. "Though we shouldn't stay too long. It's getting rather late."
"I'm sure there's enough time for one more game," you respond, pulling out a stone and placing it on the board. "Ready?"
Shirou shrugs and gives you a grin. "Of course."
This game takes about as long as the previous one. You and Shirou lay down stones one after another, trying to trap the other and hold territory on the board. You manage to get a decent early lead, but soon enough your friend responds with the same skill he showed during the Shogi game.
You move aggressively, trying to capture as much space as possible. The monk, however, manages to contain you and keep your advance bottled up before it can really do anything. What territory you gain you are forced to give up, and soon enough there is nothing more you can do. He does not seem quite as skilled now as before, but it is still enough to defeat you quite soundly.
"Another win for you, Shirou," you say as you collect the stones. "You're quite good at this."
"Again, you made that victory an effort to achieve," you friend responds. "You've some natural talent, Sosuke-san. I'm sure if you practiced, you could become quite skilled with these games."
You nod appreciatively at Shirou's words. He's being nice, and probably truly believes what he's saying, but in truth you doubt this is the case. While a fun distraction, these games don't seem gripping enough to really put too much time into. At least, not when you have so many other duties that demand your attention.
A glance outside shows there's hardly any light left, and that lanterns are being lit. Evening is almost fully upon the city, and for the most part business seems to be concluding out in the streets. The day, what little remains, is almost concluded.
[] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
[] Write in.
Gaming (Go): 2k2=13
You turn away from the Isawa and glance back at the board. Shogi obviously is not the best game for you. It's tactical, certainly, but perhaps a bit too restrictive? If so, a game with more options might be one you are better suited for.
You carefully move the Shogi board to another table, and snatch a Go board in its place. Once the board is set, you take the two bowls holding the stones and settle them down on the table. Shirou looks on with a bemused expression, not commenting as you get everything settled.
"I think I'm up for another round," you say.
"If you would like," Shirou responds before taking another sip of his tea. He looks out a window. The sun is beginning to set by this point. "Though we shouldn't stay too long. It's getting rather late."
"I'm sure there's enough time for one more game," you respond, pulling out a stone and placing it on the board. "Ready?"
Shirou shrugs and gives you a grin. "Of course."
This game takes about as long as the previous one. You and Shirou lay down stones one after another, trying to trap the other and hold territory on the board. You manage to get a decent early lead, but soon enough your friend responds with the same skill he showed during the Shogi game.
You move aggressively, trying to capture as much space as possible. The monk, however, manages to contain you and keep your advance bottled up before it can really do anything. What territory you gain you are forced to give up, and soon enough there is nothing more you can do. He does not seem quite as skilled now as before, but it is still enough to defeat you quite soundly.
"Another win for you, Shirou," you say as you collect the stones. "You're quite good at this."
"Again, you made that victory an effort to achieve," you friend responds. "You've some natural talent, Sosuke-san. I'm sure if you practiced, you could become quite skilled with these games."
You nod appreciatively at Shirou's words. He's being nice, and probably truly believes what he's saying, but in truth you doubt this is the case. While a fun distraction, these games don't seem gripping enough to really put too much time into. At least, not when you have so many other duties that demand your attention.
A glance outside shows there's hardly any light left, and that lanterns are being lit. Evening is almost fully upon the city, and for the most part business seems to be concluding out in the streets. The day, what little remains, is almost concluded.
[] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
[] Write in.
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EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
[x] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
Wow, people are quite eager to get over this quickly eh?
Wow, people are quite eager to get over this quickly eh?
Cannongerbil
I came here to nep at you
- Location
- Soviet Lunar Base
[x] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
Orion Nexus
The Storm Soul
- Location
- South Carolina
[x] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[x] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
- Location
- Canada
[x] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
2.114
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] Return to the Inn and timeskip to morning departure.
"Seems the day is about finished," you say, standing up. "But it is your decision. What shall we do next?"
"I believe it would be best to retire for now," Shirou responds, getting up as well. "After all, the journey must continue come morning."
"Thank you both for your visit," the old Isawa calls as you both make your way to the door. "We'll have to meet again some day and exchange stories."
"I look forward to such a day," you respond, bowing to him. "A good evening to you, Isawa-san."
The streets are remarkably clearer now that evening has come on. Most people have concluded their business and have returned to their homes. Even commerce must conclude with the setting of the sun, just like so much else within the Emerald Empire. Such is just the natural order of things.
By providence, you see both Yasuki Goro and Shasa walking back toward the inn as you arrive. Your superior is smiling widely, while Shasa seems to just be staring at him in silent amazement. She looks a little wearied, as well. A little odd considering she should have just been standing by Yasuki Goro's side all day, but you don't know what went on during their trip.
"Greetings, Yasuki-sama," you say as you approach. "From your expression, might I assume everything went well?"
"It did indeed," the courtier responds. "We'll have everything we need delivered to our wagon by morning." His smile widens. "There will be no lack of supplies for us on the way to Dragon Lands, and a good ways beyond."
"My congratulations at your success, my Lord," you say back. "With this, no doubt the rest of our journey will go quite smoothly."
"So one would hope," Yasuki Goro responds before putting a hand over his mouth to cover a yawn. "For now, though, I think I will get an early night." He nods to you. "I will see you in the morning, Sosuke-san."
With that, your superior walks inside. Shasa stares after him a moment, and then shakes her head. You see a grin on her face, though. And, to your slight surprise, a little sweat atop her brow.
"Is everything all right, Shasa-san?" you ask.
"I am fine," your comrade answers. "Simply a little taken aback by the day. Observing Yasuki-sama was… enlightening." She takes a deep breath. "A tad exhausting as well. I think I will follow our superior's example and get some early sleep."
"I believe we are all of a similar mind there," you respond. "A good evening to you, Shasa-san."
"And to you, Sosuke-san."
You make your way to your room, carefully removing your armor and setting it atop the stand set in the room. Your weapons go on a rack set in the wall close to your bed. Influence from the Lion, no doubt, to always have their arms close. It is something you can appreciate.
Your gear properly taken care of, you disrobe and lay yourself down beneath the sheets. The ambient noise of the city still lingers a little as night goers go about for recreation and other business, but for the most part your surroundings are silent. In the coolness of the summer evening, you find it easy to relax and let yourself ease away from the day's burdens.
Soon enough, you are fast asleep.
The sob that tears its way through his lips doesn't seem like something that should come from a human throat. It is animalistic and rough, echoing strangely in this place. He weeps openly, his grief so strong that his whole body shakes. There is no decorum here, no stoicism you would expect from a proper Samurai. There is only utter, terrible sadness.
"How much more," he whispers to the shadows, head still bowed over the corpses of his son and daughter. "How much more must be done till they return to me?"
"Just a little more now, Kohsa-sama," speak the children in unison as they come out from the gloom to approach the despondent father. There are six now, twice the number as before, and they have the same, unnatural smile. "You have done so well. Just a little more blood, and everything you wish for shall be yours."
You've not thought about the man in weeks, but now all your concerns seem to rush back to you. Those children… There is something not right about them. But as you reach full awakening, you find more details slipping away. But their speaking in unison, and their smiles… Those two things stand out clearly in your mind.
The light from the window tells you that it is early morning. A new day has dawned, and now your journey will continue. The Dragon Lands await.
[] Timeskip to Shiro Sano Ken Hayai.
[] Timeskip to border village Tangan-Mura.
[] Timeskip to Kyuden Tonbo.
[] Write in.
"Seems the day is about finished," you say, standing up. "But it is your decision. What shall we do next?"
"I believe it would be best to retire for now," Shirou responds, getting up as well. "After all, the journey must continue come morning."
"Thank you both for your visit," the old Isawa calls as you both make your way to the door. "We'll have to meet again some day and exchange stories."
"I look forward to such a day," you respond, bowing to him. "A good evening to you, Isawa-san."
The streets are remarkably clearer now that evening has come on. Most people have concluded their business and have returned to their homes. Even commerce must conclude with the setting of the sun, just like so much else within the Emerald Empire. Such is just the natural order of things.
By providence, you see both Yasuki Goro and Shasa walking back toward the inn as you arrive. Your superior is smiling widely, while Shasa seems to just be staring at him in silent amazement. She looks a little wearied, as well. A little odd considering she should have just been standing by Yasuki Goro's side all day, but you don't know what went on during their trip.
"Greetings, Yasuki-sama," you say as you approach. "From your expression, might I assume everything went well?"
"It did indeed," the courtier responds. "We'll have everything we need delivered to our wagon by morning." His smile widens. "There will be no lack of supplies for us on the way to Dragon Lands, and a good ways beyond."
"My congratulations at your success, my Lord," you say back. "With this, no doubt the rest of our journey will go quite smoothly."
"So one would hope," Yasuki Goro responds before putting a hand over his mouth to cover a yawn. "For now, though, I think I will get an early night." He nods to you. "I will see you in the morning, Sosuke-san."
With that, your superior walks inside. Shasa stares after him a moment, and then shakes her head. You see a grin on her face, though. And, to your slight surprise, a little sweat atop her brow.
"Is everything all right, Shasa-san?" you ask.
"I am fine," your comrade answers. "Simply a little taken aback by the day. Observing Yasuki-sama was… enlightening." She takes a deep breath. "A tad exhausting as well. I think I will follow our superior's example and get some early sleep."
"I believe we are all of a similar mind there," you respond. "A good evening to you, Shasa-san."
"And to you, Sosuke-san."
You make your way to your room, carefully removing your armor and setting it atop the stand set in the room. Your weapons go on a rack set in the wall close to your bed. Influence from the Lion, no doubt, to always have their arms close. It is something you can appreciate.
Your gear properly taken care of, you disrobe and lay yourself down beneath the sheets. The ambient noise of the city still lingers a little as night goers go about for recreation and other business, but for the most part your surroundings are silent. In the coolness of the summer evening, you find it easy to relax and let yourself ease away from the day's burdens.
Soon enough, you are fast asleep.
o\O/o
You see the man, Kohsa, standing over the bodies of his children with utter despair still etched upon his face. His hands are covered in blood, and it drips to the ground within the dark place you find yourself in. Kohsa kneels down and reaches out to cup his son's face with one hand, and his daughter's with another. Somehow the blood on his hands does not stain his children's pale, lifeless faces.
The sob that tears its way through his lips doesn't seem like something that should come from a human throat. It is animalistic and rough, echoing strangely in this place. He weeps openly, his grief so strong that his whole body shakes. There is no decorum here, no stoicism you would expect from a proper Samurai. There is only utter, terrible sadness.
"How much more," he whispers to the shadows, head still bowed over the corpses of his son and daughter. "How much more must be done till they return to me?"
"Just a little more now, Kohsa-sama," speak the children in unison as they come out from the gloom to approach the despondent father. There are six now, twice the number as before, and they have the same, unnatural smile. "You have done so well. Just a little more blood, and everything you wish for shall be yours."
o\O/o
You awake with a small start, still expecting to be in that dark place. Could it have been a cave? You're not entirely certain, and your memory is hazy in the way that all dreams are upon waking. You definitely remember that there are more children speaking to Kohsa now.
You've not thought about the man in weeks, but now all your concerns seem to rush back to you. Those children… There is something not right about them. But as you reach full awakening, you find more details slipping away. But their speaking in unison, and their smiles… Those two things stand out clearly in your mind.
The light from the window tells you that it is early morning. A new day has dawned, and now your journey will continue. The Dragon Lands await.
[] Timeskip to Shiro Sano Ken Hayai.
[] Timeskip to border village Tangan-Mura.
[] Timeskip to Kyuden Tonbo.
[] Write in.
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Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[x] Timeskip to Kyuden Tonbo.
Cannongerbil
I came here to nep at you
- Location
- Soviet Lunar Base
Uh, the L5R pleb is going to need another map as to how all these places tie together. Because if this is an either or choice I'm going to want to go visit the Castle of the fast sword rather than the Clan Tonbo headquarters.
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
That dream... smells like oni.
I have a feeling we soon will know what this dreams are about. Or visions for that matter. Something (someone?) is out nessing with our head, but there must be a meaning in all this.
[x] Timeskip to Kyuden Tonbo.
We have so far traveling into the lands of several major clans. This time we'll be visiting the lands that belongs to those whose parun was not a kami, but a mortal with some deeds over their heads. This sure will enlightening.
I have a feeling we soon will know what this dreams are about. Or visions for that matter. Something (someone?) is out nessing with our head, but there must be a meaning in all this.
[x] Timeskip to Kyuden Tonbo.
We have so far traveling into the lands of several major clans. This time we'll be visiting the lands that belongs to those whose parun was not a kami, but a mortal with some deeds over their heads. This sure will enlightening.