Glory of the Emerald Empire (Legend of the 5 Rings Quest)
- Thread starter Winged Knight
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
There are actually several miles between Crab and Scorpion territories, all with little villages that exist in a sort of grey spot as to who their allegiances are aligned. They'll name themselves for one Clan or another, and sometimes you'll have little border skirmishes over who is in charge of territory.
Shinden Osano-wo is a large temple that exists in this grey area, leading to the very large traveling village of Ginasutra. Or you could avoid that place and go to the small farming village of Shutai, which is a border town where Ronin and bandits tend to congregate and is, at the best of times, only scarcely policed and barely considered part of Scorpion territory at all.
I'm happy you've been enjoying it! I'm really quite surprised by how much attention this thread has gotten. There aren't that many L5R fans on the site from what I can see, so it's pretty shocking to me that so many people regularly come by even though they're not familiar with the setting and system.
Shinden Osano-wo is a large temple that exists in this grey area, leading to the very large traveling village of Ginasutra. Or you could avoid that place and go to the small farming village of Shutai, which is a border town where Ronin and bandits tend to congregate and is, at the best of times, only scarcely policed and barely considered part of Scorpion territory at all.
Also love the quest you got here Winged Knight, and am greatly looking forward to the further adventures we will run into here with best clan.
I'm happy you've been enjoying it! I'm really quite surprised by how much attention this thread has gotten. There aren't that many L5R fans on the site from what I can see, so it's pretty shocking to me that so many people regularly come by even though they're not familiar with the setting and system.
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overmind
Ruler of the Swarm
I really like this quest myself, even if my experience with the setting has been minimal.
First time i heard of it was when i found one of the novels at Books-a-million. I think it was about the Scorpion. Didn't have the time to read it, but it fascinated me enough to actually wonder about it for a while.
Cannongerbil
I came here to nep at you
- Location
- Soviet Lunar Base
[] Timeskip to Shinden Osano-wo.
[x] Sirocco
I too am interested in getting to know the Ashigaru better.
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Sirrocco
Pedantic
Ah! welcome to the fandom. L5R is pretty awesome.
This link will give you as much canon fic as you could possibly desire.
Given that it's not so much a chocie of "When do I timeskip to?" but rather "Do we pass through the monastery or the hive of scum and villainy?" the choice seems pretty clear
[x] timeskip to Shinden Osana-wo.
[x] during the timeskip...
- [x] Make sure to give Yasuki-sama a full and complete debriefing
- [x] Shasa would likely be happier not knowing of this. Let's not rub her nose in it.
- [x] Try to become more familiar with the ashigaru who are accompanying us. As we have just learned, it can be worthwhile to know the men who work under us, and know them *before* things start to happen.
[x] Spend 1 exp on Courtier 1 (discuss the topic with Yasuki-sama from time to time while on the trail)
[x] Spend 1 exp on Perform (storytelling) 1 (practice storytelling with the ashigaru while on the trail)
For those saving the points, it's not a terrible choice or anything, but what are you saving them for?
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Well, there's also Zakyo Toshi, which is a city in the grey area that aligns with the Scorpion. That city is also along the way to Shinden Osano-wo if you'd like to stop there first. It's one of the biggest commercial areas in the south, and certainly a place you can stop for a day and visit.
Yeah, I've been looking at the maps and I realized there are actually quite a few places where you all might be interested in going. Sorry about not mentioning them. There are like, three different maps for Rokugan and they've all got differences to them, likely because they're meant to be in universe and thus not entirely accurate in their geography. Cool for immersion, certainly, but less cool for actually figuring out where places are.
Yeah, I've been looking at the maps and I realized there are actually quite a few places where you all might be interested in going. Sorry about not mentioning them. There are like, three different maps for Rokugan and they've all got differences to them, likely because they're meant to be in universe and thus not entirely accurate in their geography. Cool for immersion, certainly, but less cool for actually figuring out where places are.
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Sirrocco
Pedantic
I figure we'll want to pass through the monastery regardless - it's an opportunity to pray to the Kami (which is always helpful) and to talk with a few monks (which may help us understand the Dragon better - as even the ones that are not monks still tend to *think* like monks).
That's not to say that we couldn't also visit some other place.
That's not to say that we couldn't also visit some other place.
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Oh, I understand. Shinden Osano-wo is basically the place where you turn and start making a straight ride toward Ginasutra, which is a large town at the beginning of the roads that lead toward the mountains. I was just saying that on the way to Shinden Osano-wo is the city of Zakyo Toshi, where you could stop for a day and explore if you so desired.
Again, sorry for any confusion. I'm going to try and be better about the whole map thing so that everyone's clear on just where everything is.
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Dirtnap
Kanmusu Affecionado
[x] timeskip to Shinden Osana-wo.
[x] during the timeskip...
- [x] Make sure to give Yasuki-sama a full and complete debriefing
- [x] Shasa would likely be happier not knowing of this. Let's not rub her nose in it.
- [x] Try to become more familiar with the ashigaru who are accompanying us. As we have just learned, it can be worthwhile to know the men who work under us, and know them *before* things start to happen.
[x] Spend 1 exp on Courtier 1 (discuss the topic with Yasuki-sama from time to time while on the trail)
[x] Spend 1 exp on Perform (storytelling) 1 (practice storytelling with the ashigaru while on the trail)
[x] during the timeskip...
- [x] Make sure to give Yasuki-sama a full and complete debriefing
- [x] Shasa would likely be happier not knowing of this. Let's not rub her nose in it.
- [x] Try to become more familiar with the ashigaru who are accompanying us. As we have just learned, it can be worthwhile to know the men who work under us, and know them *before* things start to happen.
[x] Spend 1 exp on Courtier 1 (discuss the topic with Yasuki-sama from time to time while on the trail)
[x] Spend 1 exp on Perform (storytelling) 1 (practice storytelling with the ashigaru while on the trail)
Sightedjt
Everlasting Flames
[x] timeskip to Shinden Osana-wo.
[x] during the timeskip...
- [x] Make sure to give Yasuki-sama a full and complete debriefing
- [x] Shasa would likely be happier not knowing of this. Let's not rub her nose in it.
- [x] Try to become more familiar with the ashigaru who are accompanying us. As we have just learned, it can be worthwhile to know the men who work under us, and know them *before* things start to happen.
[x] Spend 1 exp on Courtier 1 (discuss the topic with Yasuki-sama from time to time while on the trail)
[x] Spend 1 exp on Perform (storytelling) 1 (practice storytelling with the ashigaru while on the trail)
[x] during the timeskip...
- [x] Make sure to give Yasuki-sama a full and complete debriefing
- [x] Shasa would likely be happier not knowing of this. Let's not rub her nose in it.
- [x] Try to become more familiar with the ashigaru who are accompanying us. As we have just learned, it can be worthwhile to know the men who work under us, and know them *before* things start to happen.
[x] Spend 1 exp on Courtier 1 (discuss the topic with Yasuki-sama from time to time while on the trail)
[x] Spend 1 exp on Perform (storytelling) 1 (practice storytelling with the ashigaru while on the trail)
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
Well, actually was to save them for when it becames clear where to invest thos points on.
And the time is clearly now.
[x] timeskip to Shinden Osana-wo.
[x] during the timeskip...
- [x] Make sure to give Yasuki-sama a full and complete debriefing
- [x] Shasa would likely be happier not knowing of this. Let's not rub her nose in it.
- [x] Try to become more familiar with the ashigaru who are accompanying us. As we have just learned, it can be worthwhile to know the men who work under us, and know them *before* things start to happen.
[x] Spend 1 exp on Courtier 1 (discuss the topic with Yasuki-sama from time to time while on the trail)
[x] Spend 1 exp on Perform (storytelling) 1 (practice storytelling with the ashigaru while on the trail)
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] Timeskip to Shinden Osano-wo
Your caravan makes quick journeying north, the roadways leading you through the best routes to travel. The hard packed dirt of the roads is flat and even, going around hills and bogs and any other such impediments. It may not always be straight, but it is certainly swift and not overly hard on the horses. Which is the most important thing, for without those animals this trip would take considerably longer.
During this time you take a moment to speak with Yasuki Goro at the front, telling him of what happened with the Ronin. He listens attentively as you tell him of Tarumo and his reluctance to part with the pendant, and how you eventually managed to get him to acquiesce. As well, you speak of the Kitsune and the promise she gave as soon as you completed the task. It all sounds like a fairytale the way you explain it, but every word is true.
The Courtier is nodding by the end of your explanation, a thoughtful expression on his face. He appears to be thinking rather hard on some matter, but as soon as you spot this on his expression the moment passes. He rubs his chin a little and looks at you, grinning.
"An interesting tale, lad," he says. "It is good you waited till he gave the pendant before disposing of the Koku. Payment in advance is a fool's idea of bargaining, and make no mistake."
"I will be sure to keep that in mind," you say, slightly uneasy talking about the subject of commerce.
"As well," Yasuki Goro says. "I find it interesting the Kitsune would make such a promise. It seems that necklace was worth quite a bit for her."
"Indeed, my Lord."
"Well," the Courtier says. "Our Clan can always use more allies." He reaches over and gives you a hearty pat on the back. "Good work, Sosuke-san! That's some fine negotiating you did. Keep it up, and I think we'll manage just fine in Dragon Lands."
Your superior's praise has you smiling the whole of the day, and the good feelings don't fade for several days afterward. You travel through several small villages along the way, and take the time to interact with the Ashigaru. They are formal, and thus the conversation is somewhat slow and guarded. But eventually everyone starts opening up a little bit to you.
"Our training, my Lord?" a tall, lanky man named Batou says in response to your question. Hoshi and Jinbei grin, having gone through this with you before. "Well, we've all mostly got the same training with spears, and such."
"I'm a decent shot with a bow," says a squat man with long hair, Kazu. "Took to that really well during that test."
"For the most part," the last Ashigaru, a big man named Rota, says. "We're trained to work as a group and guard your back, my Lord. We help ensure that you can do your duty without worry of cowardly assaults on your sides and rear."
You learn from your conversations that all the Ashigaru know each other, and are familiar with their own strengths and weaknesses. They have apparently been together for some time, and have fought their fair share of battles. Nothing so serious as the assaults recently, but they are at least bloodied and will not shirk danger.
They are reluctant to speak too freely with you, though. It's a natural consequence of your relative positions, you suppose. You are Samurai, and for all that they have received training these men are still peasants. That puts a gulf between you, and limits much conversation. Perhaps if you worked to spend more time with them as the journey progressed it might be different?
You even take some time to speak with Shasa a bit, though for the most part she is content to be by herself. You talk mostly of unimportant things, which you are fine with. You've no desire to repeat your earlier blunders. But every now an then your talks with Shasa lean toward heavier subjects.
"It was my parents who placed me to train with the Hida," Shasa say one day as you ride next to each other. "In truth, I wished to train with the Yasuki." She sighs, an you can see the faint flickering of remorse on her face. "But it was just not to be."
"Ah, I see," you say. "I imagine that was difficult for you."
"It was," Shasa says. "I suppose I am at peace with the matter now. There's really not much that can be done for it, and I will not shirk my duties in any case." She gives you a smile that only enhances her beauty. "We should do our best with what we have, after all."
There are no incidents as you travel, bandits staying well away from the proper highways thanks to the regular patrols. Not that they would likely attack your caravan anyway, what with seven soldiers amongst the party and two of them Samurai to boot. An assault on your party would almost certainly result in many dead bandits even if they were victorious. Any miscreants in the area would likely seek out easier prey.
You arrive in the city of Zakyo Toshi at night, and leave early morning. You didn't get to experience much of it, though what you did see was… uncomfortable. Merchants everywhere, money changing hands freely. There is an entire street of Geisha houses with red lanterns hanging outside of doors, along with taverns where people were getting uproariously drunk. The second you do not mind too much, but the first makes you blush and turn your head away. You are thankful to be gone come morning.
And now, late in the day, you have arrived at Shinden Osano-wo. The temple is huge, going six stories into the sky with the highest point being a central tower. All around are tall walls, and the entire structure resembles more of a fortress than any of the smaller temples you have seen on the road. What's more, near the front of the monastery is a giant maze made of what looks like limestone. You can't imagine what that is there for, though.
You hear thunder up above, and notice clouds gathering. You are quite certain it will rain soon. Judging by how green everything is despite the rocky landscape off the road, you would say it rain quite often here. But that would only make sense, for the son of the Kami Hida, Osano-wo, is the Fortune of Fire and Thunder.
Yasuki Goro looks up at the sky and holds out a hand, and a fat raindrop falls into his palm. The Courtier laughs and wipes his hand on his robes.
"I believe the honorable Hida Osano-wo is telling us we should make haste!" he says with more than a little mirth. "We should listen to his counsel!"
Yasuki Goro kicks his horse, urging it forward. You and the rest of the caravan follow quickly after him. In minutes it is drizzling, and it appears the rain will start coming down in earnest very quickly. This is proven true as it begins to downpour when your caravan arrives at the temple.
A monk stands waiting for you, just outside the maze. He is a heavily muscled man, and his face is covered in scars. Overall, he almost looks more like a bandit than a monk. But he smiles gently at your party as you approach, and offers you a deep bow.
"Please come with me," he says. "I will take you to a side entrance. I'm afraid going through the maze would be rather troublesome as Hida Osano-wo lets his strength be felt upon the world."
As if to punctuate the monk's point a bolt of lightning slams into the earth a few hundred feet away, and the thunder is almost deafening as it follows. The servants all clap their hands to their ears, and the Ashigaru wince. For yourself, you just barely keep from flinching at the booming sound.
"My thanks," Yasuki Goro says over the noise of the rain. "Your service is much appreciated!"
The monk leads your party to a well hidden, and well fortified, set of smaller doors off to the side. There is immediate relief for you and your party, for there is a small covered walkway leading toward the temple proper. Three more monks approach as the first monk closes the doors behind you, and they take your horses toward a small stable near by.
You gaze around the expansive grounds, wide eyed. There are monks training even now in the downpour, moving from stance to stance as they work through their martial practices. How they can stand to do this in such a storm, you cannot possibly imagine. It must be quite distracting and difficult. Perhaps they feel it brings them closer to the Fortune of Fire and Thunder?
Yasuki Goro heads inside the temple, likely to dry off in some rooms provided, an the rest of the party follows after him. You are left alone there under the cover of the walkway, looking about the monastery. You'll be making no more progress today, and perhaps not even tomorrow if the storm doesn't let up. Which means you've got a fair bit of time to yourself.
You just have to decide what to do with it.
[] Write in.
Your caravan makes quick journeying north, the roadways leading you through the best routes to travel. The hard packed dirt of the roads is flat and even, going around hills and bogs and any other such impediments. It may not always be straight, but it is certainly swift and not overly hard on the horses. Which is the most important thing, for without those animals this trip would take considerably longer.
During this time you take a moment to speak with Yasuki Goro at the front, telling him of what happened with the Ronin. He listens attentively as you tell him of Tarumo and his reluctance to part with the pendant, and how you eventually managed to get him to acquiesce. As well, you speak of the Kitsune and the promise she gave as soon as you completed the task. It all sounds like a fairytale the way you explain it, but every word is true.
The Courtier is nodding by the end of your explanation, a thoughtful expression on his face. He appears to be thinking rather hard on some matter, but as soon as you spot this on his expression the moment passes. He rubs his chin a little and looks at you, grinning.
"An interesting tale, lad," he says. "It is good you waited till he gave the pendant before disposing of the Koku. Payment in advance is a fool's idea of bargaining, and make no mistake."
"I will be sure to keep that in mind," you say, slightly uneasy talking about the subject of commerce.
"As well," Yasuki Goro says. "I find it interesting the Kitsune would make such a promise. It seems that necklace was worth quite a bit for her."
"Indeed, my Lord."
"Well," the Courtier says. "Our Clan can always use more allies." He reaches over and gives you a hearty pat on the back. "Good work, Sosuke-san! That's some fine negotiating you did. Keep it up, and I think we'll manage just fine in Dragon Lands."
Your superior's praise has you smiling the whole of the day, and the good feelings don't fade for several days afterward. You travel through several small villages along the way, and take the time to interact with the Ashigaru. They are formal, and thus the conversation is somewhat slow and guarded. But eventually everyone starts opening up a little bit to you.
"Our training, my Lord?" a tall, lanky man named Batou says in response to your question. Hoshi and Jinbei grin, having gone through this with you before. "Well, we've all mostly got the same training with spears, and such."
"I'm a decent shot with a bow," says a squat man with long hair, Kazu. "Took to that really well during that test."
"For the most part," the last Ashigaru, a big man named Rota, says. "We're trained to work as a group and guard your back, my Lord. We help ensure that you can do your duty without worry of cowardly assaults on your sides and rear."
You learn from your conversations that all the Ashigaru know each other, and are familiar with their own strengths and weaknesses. They have apparently been together for some time, and have fought their fair share of battles. Nothing so serious as the assaults recently, but they are at least bloodied and will not shirk danger.
They are reluctant to speak too freely with you, though. It's a natural consequence of your relative positions, you suppose. You are Samurai, and for all that they have received training these men are still peasants. That puts a gulf between you, and limits much conversation. Perhaps if you worked to spend more time with them as the journey progressed it might be different?
You even take some time to speak with Shasa a bit, though for the most part she is content to be by herself. You talk mostly of unimportant things, which you are fine with. You've no desire to repeat your earlier blunders. But every now an then your talks with Shasa lean toward heavier subjects.
"It was my parents who placed me to train with the Hida," Shasa say one day as you ride next to each other. "In truth, I wished to train with the Yasuki." She sighs, an you can see the faint flickering of remorse on her face. "But it was just not to be."
"Ah, I see," you say. "I imagine that was difficult for you."
"It was," Shasa says. "I suppose I am at peace with the matter now. There's really not much that can be done for it, and I will not shirk my duties in any case." She gives you a smile that only enhances her beauty. "We should do our best with what we have, after all."
There are no incidents as you travel, bandits staying well away from the proper highways thanks to the regular patrols. Not that they would likely attack your caravan anyway, what with seven soldiers amongst the party and two of them Samurai to boot. An assault on your party would almost certainly result in many dead bandits even if they were victorious. Any miscreants in the area would likely seek out easier prey.
You arrive in the city of Zakyo Toshi at night, and leave early morning. You didn't get to experience much of it, though what you did see was… uncomfortable. Merchants everywhere, money changing hands freely. There is an entire street of Geisha houses with red lanterns hanging outside of doors, along with taverns where people were getting uproariously drunk. The second you do not mind too much, but the first makes you blush and turn your head away. You are thankful to be gone come morning.
And now, late in the day, you have arrived at Shinden Osano-wo. The temple is huge, going six stories into the sky with the highest point being a central tower. All around are tall walls, and the entire structure resembles more of a fortress than any of the smaller temples you have seen on the road. What's more, near the front of the monastery is a giant maze made of what looks like limestone. You can't imagine what that is there for, though.
You hear thunder up above, and notice clouds gathering. You are quite certain it will rain soon. Judging by how green everything is despite the rocky landscape off the road, you would say it rain quite often here. But that would only make sense, for the son of the Kami Hida, Osano-wo, is the Fortune of Fire and Thunder.
Yasuki Goro looks up at the sky and holds out a hand, and a fat raindrop falls into his palm. The Courtier laughs and wipes his hand on his robes.
"I believe the honorable Hida Osano-wo is telling us we should make haste!" he says with more than a little mirth. "We should listen to his counsel!"
Yasuki Goro kicks his horse, urging it forward. You and the rest of the caravan follow quickly after him. In minutes it is drizzling, and it appears the rain will start coming down in earnest very quickly. This is proven true as it begins to downpour when your caravan arrives at the temple.
A monk stands waiting for you, just outside the maze. He is a heavily muscled man, and his face is covered in scars. Overall, he almost looks more like a bandit than a monk. But he smiles gently at your party as you approach, and offers you a deep bow.
"Please come with me," he says. "I will take you to a side entrance. I'm afraid going through the maze would be rather troublesome as Hida Osano-wo lets his strength be felt upon the world."
As if to punctuate the monk's point a bolt of lightning slams into the earth a few hundred feet away, and the thunder is almost deafening as it follows. The servants all clap their hands to their ears, and the Ashigaru wince. For yourself, you just barely keep from flinching at the booming sound.
"My thanks," Yasuki Goro says over the noise of the rain. "Your service is much appreciated!"
The monk leads your party to a well hidden, and well fortified, set of smaller doors off to the side. There is immediate relief for you and your party, for there is a small covered walkway leading toward the temple proper. Three more monks approach as the first monk closes the doors behind you, and they take your horses toward a small stable near by.
You gaze around the expansive grounds, wide eyed. There are monks training even now in the downpour, moving from stance to stance as they work through their martial practices. How they can stand to do this in such a storm, you cannot possibly imagine. It must be quite distracting and difficult. Perhaps they feel it brings them closer to the Fortune of Fire and Thunder?
Yasuki Goro heads inside the temple, likely to dry off in some rooms provided, an the rest of the party follows after him. You are left alone there under the cover of the walkway, looking about the monastery. You'll be making no more progress today, and perhaps not even tomorrow if the storm doesn't let up. Which means you've got a fair bit of time to yourself.
You just have to decide what to do with it.
[] Write in.
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Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[X] Training is always good. Train with the monks?
Sirrocco
Pedantic
Might want to spend a bit of time in prayer. Talking with monks and trying to get a bit more of a grasp on this "enlightenment" thing is probably also worthwhile, given that we're heading into Dragon territory.
Interesting idea... and this is a thunderstorm at the shrine of Osana-Wo. I'm sure we have some basic non-weapon training kata of our own... perhaps we should try this whole "training in the thunderstorm" thing? If nothing else, it would be a new experience to try to learn from, and if we're ever going to try out performing practice kata while being heavily rained on, this is totally the time and place to do it.
Interesting idea... and this is a thunderstorm at the shrine of Osana-Wo. I'm sure we have some basic non-weapon training kata of our own... perhaps we should try this whole "training in the thunderstorm" thing? If nothing else, it would be a new experience to try to learn from, and if we're ever going to try out performing practice kata while being heavily rained on, this is totally the time and place to do it.
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Additional supply votes required.
Sirrocco
Pedantic
Okay then. You want vote? I give you vote.
[x] Find your quarters, and stow your gear. If any of it requires immediate care to ward off the negative effects of the rain, provide that.
[x] Suit up in something you won't mind having sopping wet.
[x] We have arrived at a temple to Osano-wo, during a massive thunderstorm. What better time to try to become more in tune with the fortune himself? Try joining the monks in their exercises. Obviously, you don't know the kata they're using, but you must know a few unarmed training routines. Surely the fortune will not mind devotions to him in with the kata of the school he followed. Use it as training in how to overcome hardship and distraction. Make sure to stay out of their way, though, and be appropriately respectful - it would not do to be rude.
[x] Once the rain lets up, or our stamina gives out, return to our quarters and make ourselves presentable.
[x] Split the remainder of our time three ways (as opportunity presents)
- [x] Training with the monks. Training is always good, and monks sometimes have useful insights that bushi miss.
- [x] Speaking with the monks. We're intending to play courtier in the lands of the Dragon. Having a bit of practice conversing with inscrutable people may well help. Also, it was said that Osano-wo was a dragon himself (one who regularly argued with Togashi, no less). Perhaps they'd have some useful insight here as well.
-- [x] Share your story with them, too. They're monks, so they're probably the audience most similar to the Dragon that we're likely to get prior to actually getting to the dragon lands. Getting feedback for tweaks and such is a good thing.
- [x] Praying to Osano-wo. There are many people and things you care about in this world, and would wish well on - your Mother, your Father, your mission, your Sensei, the clan as a whole - even that uncouth ronin Tarumo and his band, who seek to join in honorable service. You're at a shrine to a kami who was Crab Clan Champion in his time as a mortal. It is a perfect opportunity to ask for some of his favor for those you care about.
[x] Find your quarters, and stow your gear. If any of it requires immediate care to ward off the negative effects of the rain, provide that.
[x] Suit up in something you won't mind having sopping wet.
[x] We have arrived at a temple to Osano-wo, during a massive thunderstorm. What better time to try to become more in tune with the fortune himself? Try joining the monks in their exercises. Obviously, you don't know the kata they're using, but you must know a few unarmed training routines. Surely the fortune will not mind devotions to him in with the kata of the school he followed. Use it as training in how to overcome hardship and distraction. Make sure to stay out of their way, though, and be appropriately respectful - it would not do to be rude.
[x] Once the rain lets up, or our stamina gives out, return to our quarters and make ourselves presentable.
[x] Split the remainder of our time three ways (as opportunity presents)
- [x] Training with the monks. Training is always good, and monks sometimes have useful insights that bushi miss.
- [x] Speaking with the monks. We're intending to play courtier in the lands of the Dragon. Having a bit of practice conversing with inscrutable people may well help. Also, it was said that Osano-wo was a dragon himself (one who regularly argued with Togashi, no less). Perhaps they'd have some useful insight here as well.
-- [x] Share your story with them, too. They're monks, so they're probably the audience most similar to the Dragon that we're likely to get prior to actually getting to the dragon lands. Getting feedback for tweaks and such is a good thing.
- [x] Praying to Osano-wo. There are many people and things you care about in this world, and would wish well on - your Mother, your Father, your mission, your Sensei, the clan as a whole - even that uncouth ronin Tarumo and his band, who seek to join in honorable service. You're at a shrine to a kami who was Crab Clan Champion in his time as a mortal. It is a perfect opportunity to ask for some of his favor for those you care about.
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Cannongerbil
I came here to nep at you
- Location
- Soviet Lunar Base
[X] Sirocco
There's probably additional improvements to be made to that vote, but I don't know enough about L5R to dispute it.
There's probably additional improvements to be made to that vote, but I don't know enough about L5R to dispute it.
Sirrocco
Pedantic
Well, it's doing some interesting things. Going out to train in the thunderstorm is, honestly, a bit weird. It's also likely to be pretty unpleasant. If this weren't the shrine of Osano-wo itself, it'd be downright strange. On the other hand, the only people here (that we're aware of) are monks (who will totally buy the "I had a sudden desire to seek a closer understanding of the Fortune") and our party (who are all of the clan, and who will likely shrug it off).
Basically, I'm playing it that Sousuke is coming to an acceptance of the idea that he is well and truly spirit-touched. He's already had one encounter with a spirit where the spirit outright told him that he was easier to talk to due to his previous encounters with spirits. Given that, he might as well go with it. This is his way of saying "Hey, Osano-wo! If you want to give me a religious experience, this is me leaving myself wide open." It's also a way of trying to stumble in the vague direction of enlightenment. Monks pursue enlightenment. These monks are pursuing enlightenment by doing kata in a rainstorm in honor of Osano-wo. Given that we're going to talk with the Dragon, more enlightenment is better - as something to thread into that story we're trying to put together, if nothing else. Let's join them in their exercises, and see if any of it rubs off on us.
Basically, I'm playing it that Sousuke is coming to an acceptance of the idea that he is well and truly spirit-touched. He's already had one encounter with a spirit where the spirit outright told him that he was easier to talk to due to his previous encounters with spirits. Given that, he might as well go with it. This is his way of saying "Hey, Osano-wo! If you want to give me a religious experience, this is me leaving myself wide open." It's also a way of trying to stumble in the vague direction of enlightenment. Monks pursue enlightenment. These monks are pursuing enlightenment by doing kata in a rainstorm in honor of Osano-wo. Given that we're going to talk with the Dragon, more enlightenment is better - as something to thread into that story we're trying to put together, if nothing else. Let's join them in their exercises, and see if any of it rubs off on us.
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EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
Well, I like the idea of training with the monks and share stories/ideas/vision of the world. I don't know how much the story of the gempukku would impress them, but the interaction with the kitsune and the green kimono lady in Sosuke's dream sequences will do for sure.
By the way, regarding the nightmares/dreams Sosuke experienced, and asuming he didn't had any more of those during the first timeskip, how much he remembers of those dreams? I don't think those are still vividly in his memories, but still enough to remember some details.
Anyways, I'll cast my vote.
[x] Sirrocco.
*urge for farming EXP intensifies*
It just covers everything we should do while we stay in the temple, with the posibility of earning some experience in the process.
By the way, regarding the nightmares/dreams Sosuke experienced, and asuming he didn't had any more of those during the first timeskip, how much he remembers of those dreams? I don't think those are still vividly in his memories, but still enough to remember some details.
Anyways, I'll cast my vote.
[x] Sirrocco.
*urge for farming EXP intensifies*
It just covers everything we should do while we stay in the temple, with the posibility of earning some experience in the process.
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