Glory of the Emerald Empire (Legend of the 5 Rings Quest)
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A Nation's Virtue
南國山河南帝居
Not Sirrocco, but quite a bit? The Kaiu are damn good at what they do, but the Kuni have magic. Any aid they provide will likely consist of making the weapon into a minor nemuranai most likely.
Sirrocco
Pedantic
Partially that. Adding the blessings of the kami in the right place is almost always useful. Additionally, Kuni Crystal is fantastic stuff when what you want is "durable substance with a real hate-on for the shadowlands and the Nothing".
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[X] Timeskip to heading out for battle.
Early next morning, the Dragon Clan marches to war.
Three hundred Bushi walk in disciplined formation along the roads, keeping such organized lines that the entire group resembles an emerald serpent as they trek across the highway. Each of the Mirumoto gives their comrades three steps of space between them, allowing room to draw their swords. This is not a strange practice, but is more important for the Mirumoto than most Families. After all, they will require such distance to properly utilize their famous Niten technique.
They are not the only ones amongst the group, of course. You can see the Tamori Shugenja walking amongst the army, ten in all. Scroll satchels rest at their hips, and glass vials full of liquid in sashes across their chests. They look about with keen eyes, keeping watch on everything. No doubt they are looking out for any supernatural threats.
Finally, there are the monks. The twenty Tattooed members of the Togashi Order do not move with the coordination of the Bushi nor the purpose of the Shugenja. Instead, they merely walk about showing so much ink-covered skin you would think they never felt the cold. Whatever the purpose is to their presence they keep it hidden behind impassive expressions, keeping aloof even as they observe everything and everyone.
You can vaguely make out Kitsuki Ryojiro at the head of the procession, similarly armored and with two swords within his obi. He looks every inch a warrior no matter that his Family's ancestral duty has been to manage the Dragon Clan's diplomatic relations. You're not entirely certain if the man's skill matches his appearance, though you suppose he could be here as a matter of symbolism. It would only be right for a Family Daimyo of the Dragon to oversee the destruction of such a hated foe.
Considering the way the man carries himself in armor, however, you're fairly certain he wouldn't shy away from dirtying his own hands in battle. With the way the man's shoulders are set, you think maybe he intends to ensure he does just that.
The din created by several people in armor marching is a familiar one to you. After all, you've lived most of your life going from one conflict to the next alongside the rest of your Clan. Also similar are the grim expressions on everyone's faces, with scowls and furrowed brows aplenty. If it weren't for the chill, and the color of everyone's armor, you could almost swear you were back in Crab lands.
Quite frankly, this force is almost ludicrously overcommitted for the purpose of dispatching what are, in essence, bandits. The amount of strength gathered here is enough to destroy a good-sized town, or perform a raid on a proper city. Such a mobilization will no doubt cause a stir in all the surrounding Clans, and you don't doubt that the diplomats back in Shiro Kitsuki have sent word of what is happening here. No matter what happens concerning your foes, there will be consequences for such a blatant display of military power moving so quickly.
But then again, is it really too much considering the enemy you are going out to face? A duplicate of Moto Shinichiro lives, as do remnants of his army. You doubt it is an especially large force at the traitor's command, perhaps thirty to forty warriors. It's enough to trouble farmers and small villages, but mobile enough to avoid detection. Anything larger would have been spotted a long time ago, and in a normal situation you would say perhaps ten Samurai would be enough to dispatch such a foe.
These are no normal enemies, however. These are beings that have been in the presence of darkness deeper than any night, touched by powers arguably more terrifying than the ones your Clan faces on a daily basis. Could they perhaps be hiding greater numbers with their terrible powers, or wield strength greater than any small band had a right to? If so, then the force gathered here would not be so extreme.
You restrain the urge to sigh, pushing such thoughts aside. There is no use speculating on such matters with so limited information. Frankly, the lack of solid intelligence on what you are going to face is disturbing. You've not been told anything, and had to rush just to attach yourself to the army as it moved out. After so much preparation the Dragon were ready to leave at a moment's notice, and you're not even certain of your destination.
"It will be a few days before we pass by Morning Frost Castle and reach the lands near Kaagi no Tamashii," Hanabi says by your side, as if reading your thoughts. Even she looks quite solemn. Her shoulders are tense, and her eyes narrowed despite the smile she gives you. "That's where there have been the most reports of bandits striking between Dragon and Unicorn lands."
You nod toward Hanabi, grateful for both her presence and that of the rest of the comrades you have made on your journey. There would be no trouble on your part walking amongst the rest of the Mirumoto, of course, but it's simply more comfortable being amongst people you know. It is always easier to march with people you hold a rapport with rather than those you do not.
"It is something I confirmed with Kitsuki Ryojiro-sama," Wanli says, looking straight ahead toward the mountains. Her gaze is almost… expectant? Or, perhaps, it is imploring. "The area borders our territories, and with the… issues between our Clans that trading hub has been almost abandoned."
"Which means with the decreased attention in the area, villains could move about with greater ease," Himawari says with a nod, frowning at the thought. "It makes sense."
"Then we must turn all eyes toward those lands such that no shadows may hide," Shirou says, his muscled arms crossing over his chest. "Evil thrives when there are none to pay it heed, and so those with despicable intent believe themselves without consequence for their actions." He grins. "We will have to enlighten these scoundrels of their error."
[] Continue the conversation. (Write in.)
[] Seek out Kitsuki Ryojiro.
[] Timeskip to Morning Frost Castle.
[] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.
[] Write in.
Early next morning, the Dragon Clan marches to war.
Three hundred Bushi walk in disciplined formation along the roads, keeping such organized lines that the entire group resembles an emerald serpent as they trek across the highway. Each of the Mirumoto gives their comrades three steps of space between them, allowing room to draw their swords. This is not a strange practice, but is more important for the Mirumoto than most Families. After all, they will require such distance to properly utilize their famous Niten technique.
They are not the only ones amongst the group, of course. You can see the Tamori Shugenja walking amongst the army, ten in all. Scroll satchels rest at their hips, and glass vials full of liquid in sashes across their chests. They look about with keen eyes, keeping watch on everything. No doubt they are looking out for any supernatural threats.
Finally, there are the monks. The twenty Tattooed members of the Togashi Order do not move with the coordination of the Bushi nor the purpose of the Shugenja. Instead, they merely walk about showing so much ink-covered skin you would think they never felt the cold. Whatever the purpose is to their presence they keep it hidden behind impassive expressions, keeping aloof even as they observe everything and everyone.
You can vaguely make out Kitsuki Ryojiro at the head of the procession, similarly armored and with two swords within his obi. He looks every inch a warrior no matter that his Family's ancestral duty has been to manage the Dragon Clan's diplomatic relations. You're not entirely certain if the man's skill matches his appearance, though you suppose he could be here as a matter of symbolism. It would only be right for a Family Daimyo of the Dragon to oversee the destruction of such a hated foe.
Considering the way the man carries himself in armor, however, you're fairly certain he wouldn't shy away from dirtying his own hands in battle. With the way the man's shoulders are set, you think maybe he intends to ensure he does just that.
The din created by several people in armor marching is a familiar one to you. After all, you've lived most of your life going from one conflict to the next alongside the rest of your Clan. Also similar are the grim expressions on everyone's faces, with scowls and furrowed brows aplenty. If it weren't for the chill, and the color of everyone's armor, you could almost swear you were back in Crab lands.
Quite frankly, this force is almost ludicrously overcommitted for the purpose of dispatching what are, in essence, bandits. The amount of strength gathered here is enough to destroy a good-sized town, or perform a raid on a proper city. Such a mobilization will no doubt cause a stir in all the surrounding Clans, and you don't doubt that the diplomats back in Shiro Kitsuki have sent word of what is happening here. No matter what happens concerning your foes, there will be consequences for such a blatant display of military power moving so quickly.
But then again, is it really too much considering the enemy you are going out to face? A duplicate of Moto Shinichiro lives, as do remnants of his army. You doubt it is an especially large force at the traitor's command, perhaps thirty to forty warriors. It's enough to trouble farmers and small villages, but mobile enough to avoid detection. Anything larger would have been spotted a long time ago, and in a normal situation you would say perhaps ten Samurai would be enough to dispatch such a foe.
These are no normal enemies, however. These are beings that have been in the presence of darkness deeper than any night, touched by powers arguably more terrifying than the ones your Clan faces on a daily basis. Could they perhaps be hiding greater numbers with their terrible powers, or wield strength greater than any small band had a right to? If so, then the force gathered here would not be so extreme.
You restrain the urge to sigh, pushing such thoughts aside. There is no use speculating on such matters with so limited information. Frankly, the lack of solid intelligence on what you are going to face is disturbing. You've not been told anything, and had to rush just to attach yourself to the army as it moved out. After so much preparation the Dragon were ready to leave at a moment's notice, and you're not even certain of your destination.
"It will be a few days before we pass by Morning Frost Castle and reach the lands near Kaagi no Tamashii," Hanabi says by your side, as if reading your thoughts. Even she looks quite solemn. Her shoulders are tense, and her eyes narrowed despite the smile she gives you. "That's where there have been the most reports of bandits striking between Dragon and Unicorn lands."
You nod toward Hanabi, grateful for both her presence and that of the rest of the comrades you have made on your journey. There would be no trouble on your part walking amongst the rest of the Mirumoto, of course, but it's simply more comfortable being amongst people you know. It is always easier to march with people you hold a rapport with rather than those you do not.
"It is something I confirmed with Kitsuki Ryojiro-sama," Wanli says, looking straight ahead toward the mountains. Her gaze is almost… expectant? Or, perhaps, it is imploring. "The area borders our territories, and with the… issues between our Clans that trading hub has been almost abandoned."
"Which means with the decreased attention in the area, villains could move about with greater ease," Himawari says with a nod, frowning at the thought. "It makes sense."
"Then we must turn all eyes toward those lands such that no shadows may hide," Shirou says, his muscled arms crossing over his chest. "Evil thrives when there are none to pay it heed, and so those with despicable intent believe themselves without consequence for their actions." He grins. "We will have to enlighten these scoundrels of their error."
[] Continue the conversation. (Write in.)
[] Seek out Kitsuki Ryojiro.
[] Timeskip to Morning Frost Castle.
[] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.
[] Write in.
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EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
[X] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Hi everybody! Just chiming in to say some more votes would be appreciated. I'm hoping to get the next chapter out somewhat earlier today if I can.
GilliamYaeger
M'crazy.
[X] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.
Orion Nexus
The Storm Soul
- Location
- South Carolina
[X] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.
A Nation's Virtue
南國山河南帝居
[X] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.
[X] interact with Himawari
cokerpilot
Here comes the rain.
[X] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
May I ask why you want to skip to the castle? Because if we want to go for the fight, Morning Frost isn't the place.
[X] Timeskip to Kaagi no Tamashii.