<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/l8miajV.jpg)</div><strong>Kiyoshi Tanekawa (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=274532.msg13506682#msg13506682t)</strong><br/><strong>Clan Hachisu</strong><br/><span class="bbc_u">Clan Order</span>: Construction of a Forge (4)<br/><span class="bbc_u">Action 1</span>: Build the Forge<br/><span class="bbc_u">Roll</span>: 8 for Building (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=107953)<br/><span class="bbc_u">Action 2</span>: Create Art<br/><span class="bbc_u">Roll</span>: 10 for Artwork (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=107951)<br/><hr/>Kiyoshi strolled through the Hachisu castle with a smile on his face as he watched his people at work. It was a warm spring day, the rains dissipated to allow people to return to work. They were productive, preparing crops and doing laundry, making leather and building. He moved past verdant courtyards and gardens, where the green of spring was in full bloom. All the while children ran about and played, elders relaxed in the sun, and all the signs of the turmoil in the realm was nothing but a distant afterthought to the idyllic nature of it all.<br/><br/>"if only it were so easy," he said to himself with a shake of his head. The idyllic peace would not last long, he was sure of it. There were some reputable clans out there who would not blindly turn to the sword, but with the chaos bandits and lawbreakers had been rising, and surely the more martially inclined rulers would turn to that to enforce their rule. His people would need to be prepared if they were to survive and prosper in this period and whatever came afterwards.<br/><br/>For now though he let them have their peace. Soon enough he would arrive in the throne room and return to the affairs of state that needed to be handled. Already he had some ideas that he could follow up on in ensuring that the Hachisu Clan was not found wanting in the turmoil ahead. There would also need to be some messages sent, to ensure their diplomatic position remained strong. Even if he was not Emperor, Hachisu could still play the role of 'Kingmaker' in these dark days.<br/><br/>Only time would tell how right he was, but Kiyoshi was determined that they would not fade away into the darkness of history. This was the time for new legends to be born, and with any luck he would take his place amongst the tales of old as well.