conversations.from: system
conversations.value: The Topaz Championship is a competition and coming-of-age ceremony (*gempukku*) for the samurai caste of Rokugan. The Clans of the Emerald Empire gather together for three days to watch their children enter into adulthood through a series of tests. They are judged not only in their skill in battle, but in court. From archery to poetry, etiquette to dueling, the contenders not only compete to earn their adulthood, but the coveted title of Topaz Champion.
  
  But clan politics and personal vendettas certainly make things more interesting.
  
  ***
  
  This game is a Storium version of a Legend of the Five Ring's adventure, Ceremony of the Samurai. The setting is a sword-and-sorcery Japan. You will play a Topaz Championship contestant. The game will take place over four in-story days. While we won't be using the same mechanics, I will be utilizing the Clans, Families, and Schools, and other basic ideas that inform on the story.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *The Artisans - Courtesy*
  Perfectionists, cultured, artistic
  The Crane were tasked to develop the culture and art of the Empire, including the court systems. They are artisans, in both craft and warfare. Seen to be snobbish, diplomatic and physically weak, but they are the closest to the Imperial family and nearly everyone owes a Crane a favor.
  Families:
  **Doji** - Awareness - Head Family, master courtiers
  **Asahina** - Perception - pacifist shugenja
  **Daidoji** - Strength - militaristic defenders
  **Kakita** - Agility - master duelists and artisans 
conversations.prefix: Crane:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *The Defenders - Duty*
  Direct, forceful, strong Physically the strongest of the clans and most battle-experienced, tasked with defending the Empire from the Shadowlands on the Wall. Seen as brutish and gruff by other clans.
  Families:
  **Hida** - Strength - Head Family, powerful with large army
  **Hiruma** - Stamina - scouts
  **Kaiu** - Perception - engineers, siegemasters
  **Kuni** - Intelligence - shugenja (focused on anti-Shadowlands magic)
  **Yasuki** - Awareness - merchants and courtiers
  
conversations.prefix: Crab:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *The Mystics - Sincerity*
  Philosophical, mysterious, curious
  The most mysterious Clan, they live in the mountains in seclusion. They seek truth in the universe and ask questions. Viewed as tiresome and cowardly because of their unwilling to engage in war.
  Families:
  **Togashi** - Agility - Head Family, tattooed monks with mysical powers
  **Agasha** - Awareness - historian shugenja
  **Kitsuki** - Perception - magistrates who emphasize "evidence" (culturally, Rokugani put more weight in testimony of an honorable samurai than physical evidence)
  **Mirumoto** - Any Trait - dual-wielding samurai
conversations.prefix: Dragon:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *The Warriors - Honor*
  Honorable, noble, militaristic
  The Lion have the largest army and hold bushido above all else. Impeccable honor, master of warfare, they are considered arrogant and aggressive.
  Families:
  **Akodo** - Head Family, master tacticians
  **Matsu** - Zealous, fierce warriors, matriarchal
  **Kitsu** - shugenja who commune with ancestors
  **Ikoma** - historians and courtiers
conversations.prefix: Lion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *The Seafarers*
  A minor clan with a lot of clout.
conversations.prefix: Mantis:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *The Shugenja - Honesty*
  Intelligent, pious, curious
  The Phoenix are the magical priests of the Empire and seekers of knowledge. They are peaceful unless the greater good is threatened. Their curiosity sometimes has led to less than savory outcomes.
  Families:
  **Isawa** - Head Family, most powerful shugenja in Empire
  **Shiba** - bushi protectors of the family
  **Asako** - elemental shugenja and monks
  
conversations.prefix: Phoenix:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *The Underhand - Loyalty*
  Secretive, manipulative, deceitful
  The Scorpion wear masks as a tribute to their founder. They serve as the Emperors' underhand, dealing with threats to the empire that are hidden in the shadows, by whatever means necessary: blackmail, slander, and other dishonorable methods. They are seen as untrustworthy and dishonorable.
  Families:
  **Bayushi** - Head Family - samurai and courtiers
  **Soshi** - shugenja
  **Yogo** - cursed shugenja
  **Shosuro** - courtiers and actors, herbalists (because ninjas are just a superstition and outlawed.)
conversations.prefix: Scorpion:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *The Explorers - Compassion*
  Free-spirited, easy-going, compassionate.
  Tasked with exploring the world, the Unicorn returned to Rokugan with *gaijin* customs that make them seem barbaric and strange to others (Weird names, diets, weaponry, etc). They're are famous for their cavalry and special warhorses. They are seen as easy to befriend but a force to contend with.
  Families:
  **Shinjo** - Head Family, wandering samurai
  **Moto** - powerful cavalry
  **Utaku** - Matriarchal honorable battle maidens
  **Ide** - merchants and courtiers
  **Iuchi** - shugenja with *gaijin* magic
conversations.prefix: Unicorn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are from one of the Minor Clans (Mantis, Tortoise, Hare, etc) or a Ronin. Speak with Narrator.
conversations.prefix: Minor Clan/Ronin:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Stamina/Willpower*
  Earth was passive strength, resistance, and fortitude. All life blossomed from the earth and one day must return to it, so it was also the element of healing, regeneration and renewal.
conversations.prefix: Earth:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *Reflexes/Awareness*
  Air was intuition, because no one could see the air but everyone could feel its effects. It was all the forces that were not seen, the element of storms, subtlety, and unpredictability.
conversations.prefix: Air:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Agility/Intelligence*
  Fire was active energy, activity, motion, action and force, inspiration, illumination and clear thought, so it was mainly related with agility and intelligence.
conversations.prefix: Fire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *Strength/Perception*
  Water was strength, perception, and clarity. Water was pure, and washed away taint and deceit.
conversations.prefix: Water:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have difficulty getting along with others. Perhaps this manifests as shyness, troubled speech, discomfort around people, or even bouts of depression. Whatever the symptoms, you find it hard to communicate your feelings properly or withdraw from contact with others.
conversations.prefix: Antisocial:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were a sickly child and it has affected you physically.
conversations.prefix: Bad Health:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Fortune of Romantic Love has frowned upon you. Others find you repulsive, making any social skills hard to manage.
conversations.prefix: Benten's Curse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are hot-headed and seek to avenge any slight on your honor.
conversations.prefix: Brash:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are simply too honest. You cannot lie to save yourself or make a simple white lie.
conversations.prefix: Cannot Lie:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are either addicted to alcohol or opium. You suffer withdrawals if you do not consume a certain amount per day.
conversations.prefix: Addict:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You cannot remain neutral about anything. You have an opinion on everything and it gets you into trouble.
conversations.prefix: Contrary:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are secretly afraid. You lack confidence and you are sure everyone is better than you.
conversations.prefix: Coward:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You aren't interested in material wealth or power. You own nothing except the clothes on your back and your *daisho*. Maybe a hat.
conversations.prefix: Ascetic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Beyond being uncaring, a cruel person delights in the suffering of others. In Rokugan, there are few that would be considered so dishonorable as to take pleasure in the pain of others, but there are those who think nothing more enjoyable than watching a samurai squirm. The cruelty need not manifest itself as physical, but instead could be just glee in making someone dance on their strings.
conversations.prefix: Cruel:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are keeping a secret that would jeopardize your family's standing if it was revealed. Dark Secrets should not be taken lightly. If a character's secret is ever revealed, he will be expected to commit *seppuku* to clear the shame. An enemy who gains knowledge of the secret will own the character's life, holding the secret over his head with the very real threat of ruining the character's family.
conversations.prefix: Dark Secret:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a fascination with something - music, horses, ancient history - and will go to any length to learn new things about it.
conversations.prefix: Fascination:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You tell all your friends that they can confide in you. You're a great listener, and have heard the darkest secrets of many samurai who trust you. Unfortunately, you're not so good at keeping such entertaining information to yourself. Considered especially uncouth in Rokugani culture.
conversations.prefix: Gossip:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a soft spot in your heart for sob stories. You believe almost everything anyone tells you if they are convincing enough. 
conversations.prefix: Gullible:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are haunted by the spirit of an ancestor who is not happy with you. He is distracting, insulting, and irritating, but he is also your ancestor, which means all you can do is try to do better.
conversations.prefix: Haunted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were taken by another clan and made to swear fealty. Though you are considered a member of this new clan, you are neither fully trusted nor respected.
conversations.prefix: Hostage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are legitimately honorable. You try your best to adhere to bushido, but your Scorpion blood keeps disagreeing with your "pure heart." Not only do your fellow Scorpions not completely trust you, but the rest of the Empire thinks you're just putting on another mask. Or, at the very least, you're some kind of freak.
conversations.prefix: Junshin -Scorpion only:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Because of inbreeding with the Emperor's lineage, the Crane can be colorblind or epileptic.
conversations.prefix: Genetic Disorder - Crane Only:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: All Lion are extreme in their views of bushido. All adhere to it in at least theory, if not practice. Idealistic characters hew to a slightly more stringent code for behavior and ethics than those from the other clans.
conversations.prefix: Idealistic - Lion only:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have journeyed into the Shadowlands and left a tiny piece of your soul behind. As a result, you have been infected with the madness of Fu Leng's realm. You have Passive Infection; your symptoms are nightmares, prone to nausea and trembling. You may also mutter to yourself without realizing.
conversations.prefix: Shadowlands Taint:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Finding true love in Rokugan can be a painful experience. You will find yourself torn between your true love and your loyalty to your Clan, your sensei and your family. Any character who takes True Love will find himself torn between his Love and his duty. 
conversations.prefix: True Love:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are gorgeous and/or brilliant - and you know it. Unfortunately, the rest of the world doesn't seem to notice. You'd better make sure they know the quality of the person they are dealing with!
conversations.prefix: Vanity:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You cannot resist getting into other people's business. You always have an opinion and enjoy sharing it with others. You know what's best for everyone and have no qualms about telling them. This can get you in a lot of trouble. The Rokugani are a very private people, and meddling in another's affairs is considered an insult - it implies that they can't take care of their own house. Sticking your nose in other people's business could get it cut off.
conversations.prefix: Meddler:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You just don't get it. Poems are a meaningless babble of nonsense. Paintings are just something to cover holes in the walls. Music is a waste of time if you can't dance to it, and dancing is a waste of time unless you've drunk enough sake to drown out the music. Don't even start on that kabuki garbage. Your soul is unmoved by the finer things; even when you try, you just don't see the point. 
conversations.prefix: Obtuse:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know that you are the finest bushi or shugenja that has ever been produced by your family's school. Your skills are honed, and the ancestors are on your side. It's not mere overconfidence - it's absolute arrogance. Nothing can stop you from fulfilling the destiny you're sure you have, whatever it is.
conversations.prefix: Proud:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: All you want is to be seen as an adult in society.
conversations.prefix: Pass Your Gempukku:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're in it to win it! You want to bring glory and honor to your Clan by winning the championship.
conversations.prefix: Become Topaz Champion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your nemesis is also in the Topaz Championship, and you want to prove once and for all you are the better samurai.
conversations.prefix: Defeat your Nemesis:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A fishing town slightly larger and more active than other villages. It contained only a few dozen small homes as well as a handful of barns, storehouses and shops, and an unusual number of inns, sake houses, theaters, geisha houses, and other services to comfort and supply weary travelers. On the Tangu River a few miles from the coast with one small wharf. Home to Temple to the Seven Fortunes. A bamboo forest surrounded the road to the town.
conversations.prefix: Tsuma:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dressed in typical light tan peasant garb, except for a brilliant blue scarf of fine silk. Has a long white braid. A scent of honey lingers around him.
conversations.prefix: Old Man:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The river valley is lush with spring. The road to Tsuma follows the river alongside Crane cherry orchards.
conversations.prefix: Road to Tsuma:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's something ... strange about that old man.
conversations.prefix: (Optional) Keen Observation:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Kakita Artisan who is known for her dancing and biwa playing. Stern, haughty, and secretly a romantic.
conversations.prefix: Kakita Miwa:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Doji courtier and imperial poet, known for her verse and beautiful voice.
conversations.prefix: Doji Sango:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Kuni shugenja specializing in shadowlands
conversations.prefix: Kuni Junso:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Mirumoto bushi. Friendly and talkative, fond of sake.
conversations.prefix: Mirumoto Tatsuya:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Matsu bushi who is the former yojimbo of the Lion damiyo. Absent. Could not attend Topaz Championship due to injury from a duel with a Crane.
conversations.prefix: Matsu Eiko:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Bayushi bushi who suffers from being an honorable Scorpion.
conversations.prefix: Bayushi Kohaku:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is still something ... strange about that old man.
conversations.prefix: (Optional) Keen Observation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That old man is still strange.
conversations.prefix: (Optional) Keen Observation:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This ritual helps cleanse the mind of outside worries. Are you able to perform it correctly?
conversations.prefix: Tea Ceremony:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The tea ceremony is far from simply brewing tea. It is a detailed ritual, designed to free the mind of outside concerns, thus liberating and cleansing it of distracting thoughts.
conversations.prefix: Tea Ceremony:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are practiced in the skill of shooting bows. However, the style of *kyujutsu* is very spontaneous, relying on instinct rather than aim. "The arrow knows the way" is a common phrase among archers of Rokugan. 
conversations.prefix: Archery:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everyone knows how to get out of the way of harm. This character knows how to do it effectively.
conversations.prefix: Defense:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Those who practice iaijutsu practice the art of the "fast draw." Iaijutsu is only practiced by samurai and katana are the only weapons that are used. It is a formal duel that must follow explicit rules, or the offending party is dishonored and expected to commit seppuku.
conversations.prefix: Iaijutsu:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This skill is used when a character is using a katana, wakizashi, etc.
conversations.prefix: Kenjutsu:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A character with this skill will be able to detect, analyze and use the various poisons available in Rokugan.
conversations.prefix: Poison:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The nobility of Rokugan do not value honesty, they value sincerity: the ability to give the appearance you believe what you are saying. 
conversations.prefix: Sincerity:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A character with Stealth (shinobi) moves silently through shadows, unseen by the casual observer.
conversations.prefix: Stealth:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A character skilled in being a courtier knows all the ins and outs of court life. They are aware of who is making the power plays, who is in debt, and who pulls the strings.
conversations.prefix: Courtier:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This is the skill of knowing what to say and how to say it. A character with Etiquette is confident in his social skills, and never makes mistakes in front of the wrong people. This is a very important skill for those who wish to spend time at court, for the court of Rokugan is very formal. Demonstrating a lack of concern for etiquette demonstrates a person of low character.
conversations.prefix: Etiquette:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You studied the banners and sigils of the Clans and Families. You can glean about a person when viewing their banner: 1) their name; 2) their Clan and Family; 3) their Honor Rank; and 4) their Glory Rank.
conversations.prefix: Heraldry:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Manipulation is the art of using psychology and character interpretation in order to predict someone's actions. It can be used to determine wants, needs and desires, and can also tell the character how to fulfill them. 
conversations.prefix: Manipulation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Calligraphy, or shogaku, is the art of writing in the ancient language that was given to man by the Fortunes. A character with Calligraphy can read and transcribe the ancient scrolls in the shugenja libraries.
conversations.prefix: Calligraphy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are skilled at poetry, especially haiku. This style is very popular with samurai for its concise and impromptu nature.
conversations.prefix: Poetry:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This skill focuses upon solving disputes quickly and amicably. The diplomat immediately places himself at the center of a dispute as a neutral party, hoping to make some sort of compromise.
conversations.prefix: Diplomacy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are generally knowledgeable about the myths and legends of Rokugan.
conversations.prefix: Lore: Myth and Legend:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are skilled in the court dances of Rokugan.
conversations.prefix: Dance:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Running, jumping, lifting and similar physical actions fall under the jurisdiction of Athletics.
conversations.prefix: Athletics:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are skilled in Chisaijutsu, which is the art of using a war fan as a weapon.
conversations.prefix: Tessen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have general knowledge about the Shadowlands and its inhabitants.
conversations.prefix: Lore: Shadowlands:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have general knowledge about magic and kami.
conversations.prefix: Lore: Shugenja:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are skilled in centering yourself and removing outside influences from your mind.
conversations.prefix: Meditation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This is the study of warfare. Characters with Battle have studied the successful strategies and tactics of famous battles and the philosophies of war. This skill is used for both large-scale battles and for smaller skirmishes.
conversations.prefix: Battle:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This character has studied history and is familiar with all the pertinent events that have led up to the current political situation.
conversations.prefix: History:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In the Lion Clan, those who have come and gone, fought and fallen, are held in the utmost reverence. Even those who failed in their duty to the clan are remembered, if only to be learned from. Thus, it is considered honorable to know as much about one's ancestors, and the ancestors of your neighbors, as possible.
conversations.prefix: Lore: Ancestors:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Intimidation is the ability to coerce others through fright or the intention to harm. Crab samurai are the unquestioned masters of menace, and can intimidate others with a mere pause or the raising of an eyebrow.
conversations.prefix: Intimidation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are skilled in using the tetsubo, die tsuchi, or ono.
conversations.prefix: Subojutsu:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This skill provides the shugenja with enhanced knowledge of magic and the kami.
conversations.prefix: Spellcraft:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are skilled in hand-to-hand combat such as mizu-do and kaze-do.
conversations.prefix: Jiujutsu:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Void was unlike all the other elements. Void was all and nothing.
conversations.prefix: Void:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Contains one Earth Spell.
conversations.prefix: Spell Scroll:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A katana of exceptional quality. Primarily black with a small handle ornament of a crane.
conversations.prefix: Katana (Ojiisan):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A curious, small man dressed as a merchant in earth tone tunic and britches, surrounded by his wares. Nervous habit of wiping forehead with sleeve and speaks a strange dialect.
conversations.prefix: Yasuki Jodeiga:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Stereotypical Crab bushi with a speciality in Sumai. Strongly believes in the value of his size & strength. Fun for parties, loves shochu.
conversations.prefix: Hida Fujizaka:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Food, shelter, and healing can be had from the monks and shugenja within in the temple in exchange for gifts or services rendered to the temple. You can also leave offerings and prayers to the Fortunes at their individual shrines.
conversations.prefix: Temple to the Seven Fortunes:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can play this as a Strength for one of these categories: Romantic Love, Strength, Wealth, Honest Work, Wisdom, Mercy, Contentment, or Longevity
conversations.prefix: Fortune's Blessing:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have gained an ally you can call on for a favor.
conversations.prefix: Allies:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can call on Hida Fujizaka for a favor. Within reason.
conversations.prefix: Ally: Hida Fujizaka:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A graceful geisha dressed in red.
conversations.prefix: Sakura:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Quite literally, you are unable to say something you know to be a lie. 
conversations.prefix: Cannot Lie:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: More than your passage into adulthood is at stake from this Gempukku; you must prove your usefulness to the clan by carrying out their instructions during this tournament.
conversations.prefix: Mission for the Clan:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have absolute arrogance in your skills and abilities, and you will not stoop below your calling.
conversations.prefix: Proud:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Having trained some time with the renowned Ise Zumi as some Mirumoto bushi do, you focused on steeling your body with their teachings
conversations.prefix: Iron Body Training:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: More than once now, you've let your focus drift to a particular member of your traveling party. You'll need every bit of focus for the tournament, careful...
conversations.prefix: Distracted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Torajiro tends to be slow to act, preferring to stay by the sidelines and ponder.
conversations.prefix: Inactive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Crab serve the empire defending all from the darkness. This selfless sacrifice can be seen in what they will do for others.
conversations.prefix: Life of Service:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Having spend his life on training his dao of the sword and meditation Sujatsu has little experience with worldly matters.
conversations.prefix: Little wordly experience:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Oniji is large for most of his profession. He takes after his Daimyp and distant cousin The great bear
conversations.prefix: Large: