Sirrocco
Pedantic
Actually, that's a fascinating point. Perhaps we should raise *that* with Shirou. It's pretty obvious already that we're talking about ourselves, so....
Glory of the Emerald Empire (Legend of the 5 Rings Quest)
- Thread starter Winged Knight
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Actually, that's a fascinating point. Perhaps we should raise *that* with Shirou. It's pretty obvious already that we're talking about ourselves, so....
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
Train would do the trick here, but should we train alongside Shirou at least?
[X] "Well, best be prepared, then."
-[X] Suggest to Shirou to go train together.
[X] "Well, best be prepared, then."
-[X] Suggest to Shirou to go train together.
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Hey everybody. I hate to bother, but is there any chance I could get some more votes? Discussion on how to proceed is fine too, of course. I was just hoping that we could reach a clear consensus sometime today.
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- Location
- the void
Didn't really see a reason to vote. This quest has my interest. The voters are all just voting for what I would.
Joyful_Overkill
satisfaction in knowing your enemy won't survive.
[X] "Well, best be prepared, then."
-[X] Suggest Shirou to go train together.
-[X] Suggest Shirou to go train together.
Usernames
Merc gonna merc ya
I just want to say that i enjoyed sosuke story so far.
Also does kenjutsu and ianjutsu skills combine or what? also can Heavy Weapons and Kenjutsu skills combine if the wielder is using an No-dachi?
There also a lack of information on the front page I think on Sosuke stats post but I don't know much of LR5.
What about the Kaiu Armor that makes it so great? Can Sosuke learn another school fighting style from the same clan? Is he related to the Hida Family or not?
@Winged Knight What about this IRC i keep seeing on? where is it?
Also does kenjutsu and ianjutsu skills combine or what? also can Heavy Weapons and Kenjutsu skills combine if the wielder is using an No-dachi?
There also a lack of information on the front page I think on Sosuke stats post but I don't know much of LR5.
What about the Kaiu Armor that makes it so great? Can Sosuke learn another school fighting style from the same clan? Is he related to the Hida Family or not?
@Winged Knight What about this IRC i keep seeing on? where is it?
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EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
Kenjutsu is the technique with your Sword. Iajutsu is the technique invented by Kakita which is used in dueling. These two are different, even if they has a focus on a katana.
A No-dachi is still a katana, if one larger than your average katana, so it uses Kenjutsu and not Heavy weapons. Heavy weapons are for like Tetsubos, or Spears iirc.
What exactly is missing?
The Kaiu armor is basically... A set of armor made by a Kaiu. Sosuke's mother is an skilled artisan, and also she has been trained as a Kaiu engineer. She's known OOC as being at least Insight Rank 3 as a Kaiu Engineer, and a set of armor made by a skilled Kaiu has an increased damage reduction and increases your armor TN, making you harder to hit.
Sosuke in theory can't learn another school's fighting style. His career path has been set as a Hida Bushi, and so he is a Bushi. A warrior.
He's also a Hiruma, which his common ancester was a follower of Hida no Kami who in turn was the founder of the Crab clan.
Also, welcomed aboard. Hope this helps you clarify some questions.
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Usernames
Merc gonna merc ya
Which Advanced school should he take? Why an advanced school is more preferable than something like Hiruma Bushi School?
What an IR? Also can someone give me an 101 on LR5 rules. I know about the NkN dice rolls of the first dice being how many are roll out of 10 and the second number dice is how many were picked up from the highest rolled.
What the plan for Sosuke future growth? Also do you know where the thread IRC? it alot quicker to ask those questions there than to wait on the thread here.
Is Sosuke going to pick up anything for duels (Duels seem rather important considering that if something happens, like a diplomacy situation gone to shit or the fact that dueling an general might be a prefer way)
I'm also kinda of shock that Kenjutsu is not related to Ianjutsu if there a duel to the death. I mean, even with a first to blood duel, I thought Kenjutsu cover that shit.
I guess i'm kinda wrong. Crabs really don't get anything from duels due to their focus on the wall. I mean, if the only school of dueling you know is taking the first hit, first to blood duels will be thrown at Crab all day every day cause no one is repeating Yakamo bullshit that for sure.
Also isn't it sad that Yakamo was killed by the Jade Dragon and had his position taken? I mean, he blessed the dragon cause it was all about that purity and must have liked the jade dragon alot. In a relationship? maybe.
but then the heavens decided to create the obsidian dragon, the dragons also decided that the humans who took the sun and the moon were to die. The Obsidian dragon took the moon and the Jade Dragon took the Sun.
That kind of betrayal...it hurts alot.
Ah, I thought all 2 handed weapons were heavy weapons.
what EXACTLY the Kaiu armor does for Sosuke. Especially Compare to regular Armor. I couldn't see it on the advantages page where there an Kaiu Blade.
He can't learn anything from another Bushi school?Sosuke in theory can't learn another school's fighting style. His career path has been set as a Hida Bushi, and so he is a Bushi. A warrior.
He's also a Hiruma, which his common ancester was a follower of Hida no Kami who in turn was the founder of the Crab clan.
Also, welcomed aboard. Hope this helps you clarify some questions.
Also does Sosuke related to Kida from his father or mother? it seems that his family name is Himura but has bloodties to Hida or Yakamo?
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Sosuke could certainly learn from any Bushi or Courtier school. In theory, this simply requires him to have a free Insight Rank that isn't taken up by a School Technique. In practice, this would require a lot of political maneuvering to learn from the dojo of another Clan. Sosuke could probably learn from another school of the Crab easily enough, but he would be starting at the bottom of that School rather than learning from the middle of his own. So it's definitely possible, but the utility isn't as good as you might think.
As for Kaiu Armor, it's basically heavy armor but better. Standard heavy armor grants 10 Armor TN and 5 Reduction. Kaiu Armor is much better built and provides more protection, up to 13 Armor TN and 10 Reduction if the Kaiu Engineer has learned all of their School's Techniques.
Also, update is incoming.
As for Kaiu Armor, it's basically heavy armor but better. Standard heavy armor grants 10 Armor TN and 5 Reduction. Kaiu Armor is much better built and provides more protection, up to 13 Armor TN and 10 Reduction if the Kaiu Engineer has learned all of their School's Techniques.
Also, update is incoming.
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EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
It is not, actually. Hida Bushi school (and pretty much all non-advanced schools available at chargen) has all 5 ranks. Insight rank is basically like some sort of current LVL of your character: when you hit a new insight rank, you get to learn a new technique of your school.
A very skillful courtier will usually try to not get to this. Another skillful courtiers who knows has someone who can into dueling would also push for this.
Also, most clans has not access to a dedicated Iajutsu school. The Crane has it because they pretty much invented it.
@Usernames
Odds are that Sosuke has Hida blood from his mother and his father if you go far enough back. With in a clan inter family marriages are quite common, usually occurring when one member from one family trains in another family's school.
Odds are that Sosuke has Hida blood from his mother and his father if you go far enough back. With in a clan inter family marriages are quite common, usually occurring when one member from one family trains in another family's school.
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] "Well, best be prepared, then."
-[x] Suggest to Shirou to go train together.
Your worries begin to fade as you consider Shirou's words. Your friend, as always, has given you sage council. It brings a smile to your lips as you consider everything you two have been through together. Though you have known each other for only a few months, you have made a grand friend in Shirou. That alone takes the sting out of your trials.
It even, to just the lightest degree, softens your memories of the cave. If Shirou was not there, giving you his gentle support… Well, it is best not to consider such things. Suffice it to say, you are once more grateful for the presence of such a good friend in your life.
"Well," you say, standing up. "We had best be prepared then."
Shirou blinks at you. "Sosuke-san?"
"If it is my fate to be involved in such turbulent times, then I think I had best be ready," you respond. "And if I decide to take the hard path of abandoning that road, then I should be prepared for that too."
"I suppose that makes sense, Sosuke-sama," Shirou replies. He stands up. "I suppose we are going to do some training, then?"
"If you're up for it," you say. "So far there's not bee a lot to do, and I've just been going through kata by myself."
"I'm always up for some exercise," Shirou says. "It's something of a prerequisite amongst the followers of Osano-wo, after all."
"When you're not challenging the Fortune to strike you down, you mean," you say with a grin as you both walk out of the dining area.
"We see it as preparation," Shirou says. "After all, one cannot survive the touch of the Fortune of Firer and Thunder if the body is weak."
"True enough."
Shiro Kitsuki holds a number of training areas, both for its residents and for guests. The smaller dojos within the castle proper are more for the latter, however, with the former going through drills in their garrisons or the expansive courtyards within the caste's gates. These places have never been empty during your time here, but in these last few days they are positively bustling with Mirumoto Bushi as they prepare for war.
You could probably train amongst them, but you would prefer a more private training session with your friend right now. Walking out of the tower you were eating in, you make your way toward the dojo where Shirou and Togashi Kimi sparred days ago. Your route takes you across the courtyard where several Mirumoto are going through kata with their Niten style, both blades flashing.
A glance is all you need to properly appreciate the skill of the Mirumoto, and even more their incredible discipline. Their blades move in sinuous tandem with each other, katana and wakazashi never once getting in the other's way. They move with an almost serpentine grace as each moves from one step to the next of their kata, and wearing their green armor you cannot help but be reminded of their Clan's namesake. These men and women are warriors, the claws of the Dragon ready to cut down all foes.
The imagery brings a smile to your lips as you approach the tower where the dojo is located. Before you can reach your destination, however, a servant approaches you. He bows low, almost to the ground, and holds up a letter.
"Your deepest pardon, honored Samurai," the messenger says. "But this was given to me to deliver to you just half an hour ago."
"My thanks," you reply, giving the man a nod. You take the letter and open it.
To the most Honorable and Glorious Hiruma Sosuke-san,
I am most saddened that we have not been able to spend much time together these last few days. While I am still incredibly pleased to have fought by your side, that battle has left the city in an uproar. Naturally, I have been called upon to perform my duties as we prepare to respond to these events, which leaves me little opportunity for other ventures.
However, as we approach the final preparations I have been granted a small amount of leave. It is only for this afternoon, but if you are able I would very much enjoy taking tea with you at The Mountain Breeze. It is a fine establishment located at the far edge of the Samurai Quarter, well known for its gently flavorful tea mixtures.
I hope it is possible we can meet today, Hiruma-san, and I look forward to seeing you again.
With the utmost sincerity,
Mirumoto Hanabi
Glancing up at the sky, you see that the sun is at its noonday height. Hanabi would be on leave right now, and only for a few hours at most. Then she would return to her duties, and you'll likely not get the chance to see her again until after Shinjo Wanli arrives and the Dragon finally march to crush the remnants of Moto Shinichiro's army.
[] Accept the invitation to tea.
[] Continue on to train with Shirou.
[] Write in.
-[x] Suggest to Shirou to go train together.
Your worries begin to fade as you consider Shirou's words. Your friend, as always, has given you sage council. It brings a smile to your lips as you consider everything you two have been through together. Though you have known each other for only a few months, you have made a grand friend in Shirou. That alone takes the sting out of your trials.
It even, to just the lightest degree, softens your memories of the cave. If Shirou was not there, giving you his gentle support… Well, it is best not to consider such things. Suffice it to say, you are once more grateful for the presence of such a good friend in your life.
"Well," you say, standing up. "We had best be prepared then."
Shirou blinks at you. "Sosuke-san?"
"If it is my fate to be involved in such turbulent times, then I think I had best be ready," you respond. "And if I decide to take the hard path of abandoning that road, then I should be prepared for that too."
"I suppose that makes sense, Sosuke-sama," Shirou replies. He stands up. "I suppose we are going to do some training, then?"
"If you're up for it," you say. "So far there's not bee a lot to do, and I've just been going through kata by myself."
"I'm always up for some exercise," Shirou says. "It's something of a prerequisite amongst the followers of Osano-wo, after all."
"When you're not challenging the Fortune to strike you down, you mean," you say with a grin as you both walk out of the dining area.
"We see it as preparation," Shirou says. "After all, one cannot survive the touch of the Fortune of Firer and Thunder if the body is weak."
"True enough."
Shiro Kitsuki holds a number of training areas, both for its residents and for guests. The smaller dojos within the castle proper are more for the latter, however, with the former going through drills in their garrisons or the expansive courtyards within the caste's gates. These places have never been empty during your time here, but in these last few days they are positively bustling with Mirumoto Bushi as they prepare for war.
You could probably train amongst them, but you would prefer a more private training session with your friend right now. Walking out of the tower you were eating in, you make your way toward the dojo where Shirou and Togashi Kimi sparred days ago. Your route takes you across the courtyard where several Mirumoto are going through kata with their Niten style, both blades flashing.
A glance is all you need to properly appreciate the skill of the Mirumoto, and even more their incredible discipline. Their blades move in sinuous tandem with each other, katana and wakazashi never once getting in the other's way. They move with an almost serpentine grace as each moves from one step to the next of their kata, and wearing their green armor you cannot help but be reminded of their Clan's namesake. These men and women are warriors, the claws of the Dragon ready to cut down all foes.
The imagery brings a smile to your lips as you approach the tower where the dojo is located. Before you can reach your destination, however, a servant approaches you. He bows low, almost to the ground, and holds up a letter.
"Your deepest pardon, honored Samurai," the messenger says. "But this was given to me to deliver to you just half an hour ago."
"My thanks," you reply, giving the man a nod. You take the letter and open it.
To the most Honorable and Glorious Hiruma Sosuke-san,
I am most saddened that we have not been able to spend much time together these last few days. While I am still incredibly pleased to have fought by your side, that battle has left the city in an uproar. Naturally, I have been called upon to perform my duties as we prepare to respond to these events, which leaves me little opportunity for other ventures.
However, as we approach the final preparations I have been granted a small amount of leave. It is only for this afternoon, but if you are able I would very much enjoy taking tea with you at The Mountain Breeze. It is a fine establishment located at the far edge of the Samurai Quarter, well known for its gently flavorful tea mixtures.
I hope it is possible we can meet today, Hiruma-san, and I look forward to seeing you again.
With the utmost sincerity,
Mirumoto Hanabi
Glancing up at the sky, you see that the sun is at its noonday height. Hanabi would be on leave right now, and only for a few hours at most. Then she would return to her duties, and you'll likely not get the chance to see her again until after Shinjo Wanli arrives and the Dragon finally march to crush the remnants of Moto Shinichiro's army.
[] Accept the invitation to tea.
[] Continue on to train with Shirou.
[] Write in.
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Sirrocco
Pedantic
Given the specific stats on the Mom armor, Sousuke's mom is known to be Insight 5.
Advanced schools give different things than base schools (and are harder to get into). They're not necessarily better - just different. In our particular case, though, Defender of the Wall starts looking *really* shiny after we finish Hida Bushi 3. Rank 3 of the Hida Bushi school gives us 2 attacks per round instead of 1 with our tetsubo (most bushi schools do that at about that rank) and that's important enough that nothign else can compete all that well. Ranks 4 and 5, though, give you a 1/enc daze attack and the ability to spend void to ignore wound penalties - not terrible, but not so shiny that we can't look elsewhere. By comparison, Defender of the Wall rank 1 means that shadowlands-tainted creatures don't reroll 10s against you, and rank 2 adds 8 points of Reduction. Between the two of those, his Hida Bushi rank 2, and the armor he's wearing, it becomes essentially impossible for most tainted foes to do any sort of damage at all to him.
Mind you, that's a ways away. We might never get there. It's just a goal.
Edit: turn came in while I was writing this. Heh.
Advanced schools give different things than base schools (and are harder to get into). They're not necessarily better - just different. In our particular case, though, Defender of the Wall starts looking *really* shiny after we finish Hida Bushi 3. Rank 3 of the Hida Bushi school gives us 2 attacks per round instead of 1 with our tetsubo (most bushi schools do that at about that rank) and that's important enough that nothign else can compete all that well. Ranks 4 and 5, though, give you a 1/enc daze attack and the ability to spend void to ignore wound penalties - not terrible, but not so shiny that we can't look elsewhere. By comparison, Defender of the Wall rank 1 means that shadowlands-tainted creatures don't reroll 10s against you, and rank 2 adds 8 points of Reduction. Between the two of those, his Hida Bushi rank 2, and the armor he's wearing, it becomes essentially impossible for most tainted foes to do any sort of damage at all to him.
Mind you, that's a ways away. We might never get there. It's just a goal.
Edit: turn came in while I was writing this. Heh.
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Sirrocco
Pedantic
At one level, I don't think we can really afford to not go if this is legit. At another level, I suspect a trap (not by Hanabi, but by someone using her name). Ah well. Sousuke *is* all about springing traps. Though... could we check it real quick?
@Winged Knight - presumably we'd know what unit she was part of. How long would it take to go to them and verify that she had, in fact, been given leave?
@Winged Knight - presumably we'd know what unit she was part of. How long would it take to go to them and verify that she had, in fact, been given leave?
