mothematics
How wide is the concept of "you"?
- Location
- the bottom of a coffee cup
- Pronouns
- She/Her
This is my understanding also; it doesn't preclude my vote, though. I will admit that it might be kinda redundant, but eh.
In Thunder's Echo (Legend of the Five Rings Quest)
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
[X] Observe the guests and how they react.
-[X] Pay especial attention to the Lion.
Nothing to do for now.
-[X] Pay especial attention to the Lion.
Nothing to do for now.
- Location
- London, England
I have just become aware of the fact that SV has it's own dice roller. I am therefore using this post to experiment with how well it works for this game. Do not be alarmed, citizens.
Interesting. And what happens if I edit something...
Interesting. And what happens if I edit something...
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A Nation's Virtue
南國山河南帝居
I don't know about now, but at it's inception it was pretty bad. It's usable, but I'm not a fan of it.
It has a tendency to roll higher than average but 1s are A LOT more common than 10s
It has been fixed for a long time.
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Sirrocco
Pedantic
[X] Observe the guests and how they react.
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
We don't need to focus on the Matsu. Bayushi Kimiko already knows how her actions would affect the Matsu. She can tell us later. The Ikoma, though - that's likely to be important for our ongoing plans.
My understanding was that it was pretty thoroughly tested at one point, and that was found to be not, in fact, true.
These two sentences contradict one another. Hida Osano-Wo was either the son or grandson of the Kami Hida (I don't remember which off the top of my head).
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
We don't need to focus on the Matsu. Bayushi Kimiko already knows how her actions would affect the Matsu. She can tell us later. The Ikoma, though - that's likely to be important for our ongoing plans.
My understanding was that it was pretty thoroughly tested at one point, and that was found to be not, in fact, true.
These two sentences contradict one another. Hida Osano-Wo was either the son or grandson of the Kami Hida (I don't remember which off the top of my head).
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Joyful_Overkill
satisfaction in knowing your enemy won't survive.
[X] Observe the guests and how they react.
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
mothematics
How wide is the concept of "you"?
- Location
- the bottom of a coffee cup
- Pronouns
- She/Her
The son, I recall. And fair - but I expect the votes to be functionally identical so if you really want I'll tweak mine later 
Sirrocco
Pedantic
The vast majority of the lion in the chamber are going to be Matsu. The votes are by no means functionally identical.The son, I recall. And fair - but I expect the votes to be functionally identical so if you really want I'll tweak mine later
- Location
- Canada
[X] Observe the guests and how they react.
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
- Location
- nz
[X] Observe the guests and how they react.
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
-[X] Make sure to catch the Ikoma's reaction in particular, if you can. That one's likely to be important.
1.18 - A showdown at court
- Location
- London, England
Watching the unfolding confrontation from on high, you manage to tear your eyes away from your superior and the local Daimyo in order to focus on the rest of the guests. You can only assume that whatever is going on down there is part of some scheme by Bayushi Kimoko, and there will not be a better chance to observe the other emissaries in an unguarded moment than while they are disracted by something so obvious.
"Is that a challenge, Scorpion?" You hear Matsu Ketsui say in a low and deadly voice. "Strange, to find one of your Clan willing to step out of the shadows and actually face the consequences of your actions."
"My Clan has spent the last decade doing nothing but that, Matsu-sama." Kimoko responds in a deceptively light tone. "Roar as much as you like, we are not afraid of you."
The Crane are perfectly calm and composed... too much so. Someone who was truly calm would be more relaxed, but the children of Doji have frozen in place, unwilling to move so much as an inch for fear of revealing their emotions. Next to them, the Crab are leaning forwards and all but vibrating with anticipation, none more so than the two gigantic Hida bushi.
"You should be." You risk a quick glance at Matsu Ketsui, who is slowly shifting into a battle stance. Her golden eyes gleam with bloodthirsty excitement, and you look away with a suppressed shudder. "If you draw that blade, I will have your blood."
Next to you, Asako Tani appears outwardly composed, but her hand is clenching the railing so hard you almost expect the wood to splinter beneath her grip. It is a tension mirrored by the Unicorn below you, who seem torn between getting clear of the incoming disaster and drawing their own swords to join in.
"And I yours. Experience counts for a lot, and I have twenty years on you." Kimoko appears almost insanely calm, perhaps even detached, but from your current position you cannot see her expression. You can see the expression on the face of the Mantis courtier, who appears outright intrigued by this development, in the manner of a veteran sailor eying the horizon.
"Yes, I see the grey in your hair. Your mind must be failing at the same rate as your body, if you think a few years makes you anywhere near my equal."
The Dragon is absolutely serene... but the Lion around him are most certainly not. Most of them appear outright incredulous, as though they cannot quite believe what is happening in front of their eyes, but among the rest the most common emotion you can see is approval.
Struck by inspiration, you rapidly check the family mons each of the Lion wear, and swiftly find your suspicions confirmed. The Matsu in the hall are fierce and eager, surprised to see someone blatantly challenging their daimyo but oddly supportive of the action. Yet there is no hostility in them directed towards their own leader, as you might ordinarily suppose.
Slowly, you smile to yourself as understanding materializes. The Matsu are a family of warriors, samurai who pride themselves on charging into the very jaws of death without fear or hesitation. Bayushi Kimoko already has a reputation here, judging by her words and the encounter you had with the patrol on the way to the court. She is perhaps the one Scorpion that the Matsu might truly come to respect, and by acting this way in front of them she is reinforcing that image and building something resembling common ground... and in so doing, distancing herself from the Crane.
The Scorpion send warriors, who come with gifts and fearlessly challenge our finest. The Crane send courtiers with nothing but poisoned words who freeze in the face of danger.
"An interesting theory, Matsu-sama." Kimoko says with calm deliberation. Ever so slowly, she draws her sword, exposing the first inch of polished steel to the sound of a hundred subdued gasps. "Perhaps we should test it?"
For a brief moment, everything seems to hang in the balance. And then...
"An excellent idea, Bayushi-sama!" Ikoma Genji says in a loud and booming voice, striding back into the chamber with Otomo Kairyu on his heels. "Can I therefore take it that you will be entering the tournament we intend to hold in three days time?"
There is a faint click as Kimoko's sword returns to the sheath. Your superior bows to the Ikoma, a pleased smile on her face. "I should be honoured to do so, Ikoma-sama. It has been years since I have been able to truly test myself against fellow warriors, and I welcome the chance."
"Spoken like a true Samurai." Matsu Kentsui says with an air of grudging approval. "Let any who wish to prove themselves true children of the Kami register their names with my Karo before the event begins."
There is a ripple of interested murmurs breaking out across the hall at that exchange, and you notice that both Ikoma Genji and Doji Mariko glance up at you for a brief moment, as though making a note of what you look like. If you had to guess, you would conclude that you have just been identified as the point of contact for anyone who wants to deal with the Scorpion and not speak to a bloodthirsty lunatic.
Bayushi Kimoko looks up at you as well, and with a flick of her fan summons you to her side. You nod, then turn to Asako Tani.
"I apologize for the interruption, Asako-sama, but my lord requires my presence." You say politely. "I very much enjoyed our conversation, though."
"Likewise, Soshi-san." The Phoenix replies. "Hopefully we can continue at a later date."
The two of you bow to one another, and then part ways.
Do you wish to enter the fighting tournament yourself?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
"Is that a challenge, Scorpion?" You hear Matsu Ketsui say in a low and deadly voice. "Strange, to find one of your Clan willing to step out of the shadows and actually face the consequences of your actions."
"My Clan has spent the last decade doing nothing but that, Matsu-sama." Kimoko responds in a deceptively light tone. "Roar as much as you like, we are not afraid of you."
The Crane are perfectly calm and composed... too much so. Someone who was truly calm would be more relaxed, but the children of Doji have frozen in place, unwilling to move so much as an inch for fear of revealing their emotions. Next to them, the Crab are leaning forwards and all but vibrating with anticipation, none more so than the two gigantic Hida bushi.
"You should be." You risk a quick glance at Matsu Ketsui, who is slowly shifting into a battle stance. Her golden eyes gleam with bloodthirsty excitement, and you look away with a suppressed shudder. "If you draw that blade, I will have your blood."
Next to you, Asako Tani appears outwardly composed, but her hand is clenching the railing so hard you almost expect the wood to splinter beneath her grip. It is a tension mirrored by the Unicorn below you, who seem torn between getting clear of the incoming disaster and drawing their own swords to join in.
"And I yours. Experience counts for a lot, and I have twenty years on you." Kimoko appears almost insanely calm, perhaps even detached, but from your current position you cannot see her expression. You can see the expression on the face of the Mantis courtier, who appears outright intrigued by this development, in the manner of a veteran sailor eying the horizon.
"Yes, I see the grey in your hair. Your mind must be failing at the same rate as your body, if you think a few years makes you anywhere near my equal."
The Dragon is absolutely serene... but the Lion around him are most certainly not. Most of them appear outright incredulous, as though they cannot quite believe what is happening in front of their eyes, but among the rest the most common emotion you can see is approval.
Struck by inspiration, you rapidly check the family mons each of the Lion wear, and swiftly find your suspicions confirmed. The Matsu in the hall are fierce and eager, surprised to see someone blatantly challenging their daimyo but oddly supportive of the action. Yet there is no hostility in them directed towards their own leader, as you might ordinarily suppose.
Slowly, you smile to yourself as understanding materializes. The Matsu are a family of warriors, samurai who pride themselves on charging into the very jaws of death without fear or hesitation. Bayushi Kimoko already has a reputation here, judging by her words and the encounter you had with the patrol on the way to the court. She is perhaps the one Scorpion that the Matsu might truly come to respect, and by acting this way in front of them she is reinforcing that image and building something resembling common ground... and in so doing, distancing herself from the Crane.
The Scorpion send warriors, who come with gifts and fearlessly challenge our finest. The Crane send courtiers with nothing but poisoned words who freeze in the face of danger.
"An interesting theory, Matsu-sama." Kimoko says with calm deliberation. Ever so slowly, she draws her sword, exposing the first inch of polished steel to the sound of a hundred subdued gasps. "Perhaps we should test it?"
For a brief moment, everything seems to hang in the balance. And then...
"An excellent idea, Bayushi-sama!" Ikoma Genji says in a loud and booming voice, striding back into the chamber with Otomo Kairyu on his heels. "Can I therefore take it that you will be entering the tournament we intend to hold in three days time?"
There is a faint click as Kimoko's sword returns to the sheath. Your superior bows to the Ikoma, a pleased smile on her face. "I should be honoured to do so, Ikoma-sama. It has been years since I have been able to truly test myself against fellow warriors, and I welcome the chance."
"Spoken like a true Samurai." Matsu Kentsui says with an air of grudging approval. "Let any who wish to prove themselves true children of the Kami register their names with my Karo before the event begins."
There is a ripple of interested murmurs breaking out across the hall at that exchange, and you notice that both Ikoma Genji and Doji Mariko glance up at you for a brief moment, as though making a note of what you look like. If you had to guess, you would conclude that you have just been identified as the point of contact for anyone who wants to deal with the Scorpion and not speak to a bloodthirsty lunatic.
Bayushi Kimoko looks up at you as well, and with a flick of her fan summons you to her side. You nod, then turn to Asako Tani.
"I apologize for the interruption, Asako-sama, but my lord requires my presence." You say politely. "I very much enjoyed our conversation, though."
"Likewise, Soshi-san." The Phoenix replies. "Hopefully we can continue at a later date."
The two of you bow to one another, and then part ways.
Do you wish to enter the fighting tournament yourself?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
- Location
- London, England
Rewards
Naoto has experienced the opening days of a Winter Court, acquiring himself well and providing useful information and support to his superior. He gains 6 experience.
A true samurai is courteous to even his rivals and kind to those beneath his station. For his polite and respectful attitude towards both other delegates and Pale Oak, he gains six points of honour.
Through shrewd actions and careful choice of words, Naoto has furthered the goals of the Scorpion Clan and given a good impression of himself to several other samurai of notable importance. He gains two points of glory.
Please vote on how you wish to spend your experience.
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Naoto has experienced the opening days of a Winter Court, acquiring himself well and providing useful information and support to his superior. He gains 6 experience.
A true samurai is courteous to even his rivals and kind to those beneath his station. For his polite and respectful attitude towards both other delegates and Pale Oak, he gains six points of honour.
Through shrewd actions and careful choice of words, Naoto has furthered the goals of the Scorpion Clan and given a good impression of himself to several other samurai of notable importance. He gains two points of glory.
Please vote on how you wish to spend your experience.
- [ ] Write in
but is it worth?
wouldn't be better if we get a better grip on the others?
- Location
- Canada
[x] No
our combat skills are lackluster, and embarrasing ourselves will do no good.
our combat skills are lackluster, and embarrasing ourselves will do no good.