L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC
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				Title: <strong>L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 03:59:08</strong>
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				OOC thread.<br><br>Velatha - Kakita duelist - Crane Bushi<br>TheHangedMan - Hida Defender - Crab Bushi<br>AndyZ - Kitsuki Investigator - Dragon Courtier<br>Thufir Hawat - Akodo Commander - Lion Bushi<br>Empyrean - Isawa Elementalist - Phoenix Shukenja<br>ShadowFox89 - Shiba Guardian - Phoenix Bushi<br>Evilnerf - Bayushi Manipulator - Scorpion Courtier<br>Crash - Shinjo Outrider - Unicorn Bushi.<br>Pumpkin Seeds - Iuchi Meishodo - Unicorn Shukenja<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 04:03:07</strong>
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				Do you have a sheet outline and such that you'd like? How much fluff should we have ready up, since&nbsp; this is using a premade adventure?
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				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 04:29:26</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13601547#msg13601547">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 15-10-2017, 04:03:07</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Do you have a sheet outline and such that you'd like? <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Not yet. Looking at the character sheet, the bulk of the info we need looks to be on the first couple of pages<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13601547#msg13601547">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 15-10-2017, 04:03:07</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">How much fluff should we have ready up, since&nbsp; this is using a premade adventure?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>As much as you want to
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				Post by: <strong>Velatha</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 04:32:34</strong>
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				I was happily making up a great deal of fluff as I worked on answering the questions.&nbsp; It felt important not only to answer them vaguely and pick a boon or flaw when necessary, but to answer why and how in detail to explain to myself just who my character was and why she is... who she is.&nbsp; Now that I know who she is I can work on finding a picture I like to represent her!&nbsp; YAY!<br><br>Edit: What particular style for character images are you hoping for Hairy?&nbsp; Of course a proper description can and should/will be provided, but just what tickles your fancy the most for "inspiration pictures"?
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				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 04:45:07</strong>
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				L5R has plenty of artwork out there. It should be easy enough to find a pic that you like and that you think suits your character. :)
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				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 07:52:47</strong>
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				Hairy, I might try a Courtier if you're willing to walk me through things.&nbsp; I've played L5R a handful of times - you ran one of them - but I don't really remember the system or setting overly well.&nbsp; Considering Michelle Harrison, though, I think I can pull off a social character with relative ease.
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				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 14:22:47</strong>
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				New system Andy, we're all playing it for the first time. 
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				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 16:14:22</strong>
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				Here's what I'm working with for Kenshin.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">here be a picture</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/valkyrieprofile/images/7/79/Suo.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20080320202252)<br>I feel like it's pretty thematically appropriate for him; the heavy red armor is symbolic of his clan, even though he's 'technically' a Ronin right now. The two swords of the samurai are present. He is standing in a strong, stalwart position, defiant of his injuries, which gives a good clue to how his Rings are distributed. And that mask... well, let's say he's got some anger issues.<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">here be a music</div><div class="spoiler_body">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvgHKkTTGO4<br></div></div><br>More to come. 
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				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 16:39:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13601913#msg13601913">Quote from: AndyZ on 15-10-2017, 07:52:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hairy, I might try a Courtier if you're willing to walk me through things.&nbsp; I've played L5R a handful of times - you ran one of them - but I don't really remember the system or setting overly well.&nbsp; Considering Michelle Harrison, though, I think I can pull off a social character with relative ease.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>As has been said, its a new system to all of us, but I'll be happy to help out how I can.<br><br>A social character in Scion and a social character in L5R are rather different though, given the setting. Even within L5R, the different clan courtiers have very different styles. For example:<br><br>Crane - Doji diplomat<br>No one plays the game of court better than the Crane—after all, their clan wrote the rules. The Doji Diplomats choreograph the courtly dance of favors exchanged, gifts given, and the right people invited to private gatherings. The Doji are always on the leading edge of fashion and culture, often driving it forward to benefit the Crane artisans. The Doji need never use an unkind word: their silence speaks volumes, and a simple gesture says even more. Their networks of favors, gifts, and invitations allow them to weigh the ebb and flow of the social side of the Empire and adjust the scales to their benefit<br><br>Dragon - Kitsuki investigator<br>The Kitsuki Investigator School is a recent school, founded when Agasha Kitsuki saved the life of the Mirumoto daimyō by use of evidence. The Kitsuki Investigators use their method of observation, experimentation, logic, and reason to understand the truth, which puts them outside the norm of the Rokugani testimony-based judiciary system. For the Kitsuki Investigators, justice and truth align more often than many in the Empire like, yet they pursue their investigations where it takes them. The Kitsuki Investigators gravitate to legal work as magistrates and justicars, and are also found serving as courtiers and representatives of the Dragon Clan<br><br>Scorpion - Bayushi Manipulator<br>Through the adept use of deception, temptation, and espionage, Bayushi trained courtiers are the masters of finding and exploiting the weaknesses of others. No method is too dishonorable as long as it is effective and untraceable. The Bayushi Manipulators are the shadow to the Doji Diplomat’s light, justly feared by all; yet, no court is complete without its Scorpion scoundrel—others are glad to have the Scorpion be the ones to dirty their hands. The Bayushi Manipulators accept their roles as villains in the play that is Rokugan, and in doing so, they help ensure that no true villains rise to threaten the Emperor<br><br>They have the same general skills, but use them very differently.
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				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 16:51:34</strong>
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				&nbsp;What's the gender spread at the moment?
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				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 16:54:24</strong>
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				Off the top of my head, one male, one female, and not sure about the rest.
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				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 17:02:09</strong>
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				I can go either gender, though at the moment I was thinking female.
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				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 17:31:35</strong>
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				&nbsp;Empyrean, did you still want to do a sorta joint background? If so, would you prefer a guy or gal for your Shugenja's protector?
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				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 18:56:30</strong>
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				I'm good either way really. And I like the idea of a joint background. Isawa shugenja and Shiba yojimbo just naturally go together. :) 
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				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 19:56:47</strong>
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				&nbsp;Well, this is only a premade adventure, so I'm not sure how much room there is for really expanding things.
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				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 20:06:33</strong>
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				You can always keep the characters for more games down the line.
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				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 20:39:04</strong>
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				If the campaign goes off really good, maybe we could continue it onwards? <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">About Kenshin</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Oni and Goblin aren't the only monsters in the Empire; but they're the ones the people don't know about."--Hida Kenshin <br><br>When the other Clans are busy hiding their faces behind silk fans, the Crab are putting on helmets. When the other Clans are busy exchanging honeyed words, the Crab sharpen their swords. While the rest of the Empire kills itself over pointless squabbles and trifling insults, the Crab throw themselves at an enemy countless in number, inestimable in malice; and all for what? So that those pompous bags of winds can keep trading half-truths and veiled insults in their fancy gardens! <br><br>Crab are brusque individuals, but Kenshin has seemingly taken this almost to its logical conclusion. There is no real room for nicety; not to strangers, at least. Not to the Unproven. And even then, when someone is Proven, the niceties can only go so far, because a kind word won't save you from being killed by an Oni's tetsubo; only good steel, and the will to kill can save you from that. And some times, you know... some times, monsters aren't just goblins, or Oni. Some times, the real monster is our fellow man; and some times, they need to die, too. <br><br>While in the field of battle, Kenshin can enter into an almost Zen-like state of tranquility, outside of the fight, away from the blood and the carnage, life is more difficult. People are difficult. He's expectant of, and accustomed to, the people of the Empire playing their stupid word games, and political maneuvers; acting as if they were some grand general when all they are weak and pathetic thralls that would come back as zombies if they spent even a few hours in the Shadowlands. To say that Kenshin has a lot of anger and animosity would be... a very astute observation. <br><br>It is also a good observation to understand that while he struggles to uphold the tenets of Bushido, when push comes to shove, he sees his first duty as killing monsters--and to a lesser extent, protecting people from the predations of said monsters (though he would be loath to admit he does this for any reason besides some sort of self-righteous "I have to do it because no one else will", or a feeling that the other Clans don't know what the "real threat" is).<br><br>At seventeen years old, Kenshin is still quite young, and susceptible to the follies of youth. While his warrior prowess, and special skills beyond that make him a good candidate for defending the Wall and going on Shadowlands excursions, his lack of maturity is a serious problem. It was generally agreed upon that sending him out on a Musha Sugyo, to experience the lands beyond the Empire, and to see what it is they fight for, would be the final touch that his education needed; that it was something he simply could not learn in the Dojo, even though his Sensei had otherwise done a remarkable job in tutoring him.<br><br>An interesting fact about Kenshin is that he has a strange power among the Bushi, and actually received some tutelage from a Shugenja named Emi to hone this power. When he was still young, no older than 13 or 14, he sensed a great malicious energy. He begged his Sensei to send warriors to investigate it, throwing an uncharacteristic hysterical fit until they did so. It's a good thing they listened to the youth, for a band of monsters had managed to find a way past the wall, and were intent on causing harm; but they were quickly foiled.<br><br>After this occurred, his time was spent training both his body, with Sensei Noetha, and his mind with Sensei Emi, who taught him more about the universe, and the strands of webbing that connect everything together; how to understand the strands, and how they pull and tug on each other. How to "see evil without eyes". She also subjected him to harmful spells and incantations, to acts of seduction, and other such arts that he was made to resist; such long term exposure and training to resist the seductive forces of evil, as well as the more direct applications of magic have left him with a willpower as strong as the lacquered armor he wears. <br><br>While he uses his power to seek out monsters to kill them, this has led to many people misunderstanding things; more often than not, people believe that he is cursed, and that he is actually the reason the monsters attack in the first place (when, in fact, he simply finds their location, determines where they are going to strike, and moves to either intercept or warn the inhabitants).&nbsp; That he invariably gets outraged over how people treat him (especially when they see how thoroughly he butchers the remains of said monsters; even bandits), he has gained an understandable reputation for being something of a wild animal.<br><br>He finds the daily maintenance of equipment to be a peaceful endeavor, but one he often does not get to engage in. <br><br>His parents, though; they have high hopes for him. They pray that he will return from this pilgrimage a new man, a better man. That he will come back with the maturity he needs to best serve the clan. They have faith enough in his skills, for sure; they even bequeathed their ancestral blade to him, a Zanbato (a nearly seven foot long sword), inlaid with Jade. This is a fabled "Oni-killer" that was wielded by his mother's father, Ken'ichi, for whom Kenshin was named after; and unfortunately, took after. Ken'ichi himself was quite the wild warrior who ran roughshod all over the place, though none would dare to question his might or skill.&nbsp; <br><br>He hasn't had very much time to spend beyond Crab lands, but what time he did spend has been primarily in the lands of the Lion clan. They eventually saw past his bad reputation (both the undeserved and deserved), and came to accept him as a respectable warrior, a relatively good strategist and commander; and they found that he shared many of the traits they exemplify. This mutual goodwill that was fostered has softened his opinion of the Empire's people somewhat, and Kenshin definitely views the Lion as 'good people'--he'd even happily marry into them, because he thinks it would strengthen the Crab clan--though he couldn't linger with them for too long. Still, he can count on a few people in those lands as friends, and they have helped him take the first step he needed to shed out of his childish demeanor.<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">What most people have heard</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hey, you didn't hear it from me, but...that Ronin? <strong>carries a sword larger than he is?</strong>, It isn't for show. I heard he only <strong>fights duels to the death</strong>, and that he <strong>butchers the corpses</strong> afterwards, so that their souls will never know rest. <strong>That's why he's cursed!</strong> <em>You'd better not associate with him, or else the unclean spirits will come after you, too! </em> That red armor... <strong>it must make it hard to see all the blood on him.</strong> <br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Equipment/Stats</div><div class="spoiler_body">Knife, Wakizashi, Katana, Jade-inlaid Zanbato (Torōrukirā (Troll Killer)), Tetsubo, Crossbow, Lacquered Armor, Traveling Clothes, Traveling Pack (Containing: Blacksmith's hammer, flint and tinder, rope (50 feet), week's rations, whetstone, lantern, small tent, wicker umbrella, blanket, bottle of umeshu), 3 koku. <br>To give an idea of how big a Zanbato is: https://i.imgur.com/Cmf7T7j.jpg<br><br>Earth: 3<br>Fire: 1<br>Water: 2<br>Air: 1<br>Void: 3<br><br>Fitness 2<br>Command 1<br>Tactics 2<br>MA (melee) 1<br>Survival 2<br>Meditation 1<br><br>Resilience: 10<br>Focus: 2<br>Composure: 8<br>Vigilance: 2<br><br>Status: 30<br>Glory: 52<br>Honor: 40<br><br>Sixth Sense, Indomitable Will, Armament, Whispers of Doom, Ferocity. <br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 21:06:24</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13602945#msg13602945">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 15-10-2017, 20:06:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You can always keep the characters for more games down the line.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>&nbsp;This is true.... <br><br>&nbsp;I might grab a Jitte for my character, to go along with the philosophy of not taking a life unless needed.
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				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2017, 21:21:35</strong>
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				&nbsp;20 questions of Shiba Shinobu<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">1. What clan does your character belong to? Phoenix<br>2. What family does your character belong to? Shiba<br>3. What is your character’s role and school? A bushi and Shiba Guardian<br>4. How does your character stand out within their school? Shinobu knows she is an outside to the rest of the Shiba, because of this she strives to stand out and make herself known as a skilled bushi and protector. (+1 fire ring)<br>5. What is your character’s duty to their lord? Shinobu is a yojimbo, a bodyguard, and was assigned to protect her childhood friend &lt;Empyreal's character's name&gt;<br>6. What does your character long for? More than anything, Shinobu simply wants to belong.<br>7. What is your character’s opinion of their clan? Shinobu is a strong believer in peace over power, protecting those who cannot, and holding all things in balance, so she holds her clan in high regard.<br>8. What does your character think of Bushidō? Shinobu holds firm to her clan's philosophy of Bushido.<br>9. What is your character’s greatest accomplishment so far?<br>10. What holds your character back the most in life?<br>11. What activity makes your character feel at peace?<br>12. What concern, fear, or foible troubles your character the most?<br>13. Who has your character learned the most from during their life?<br><br><br></div></div><br>&nbsp;Gotta head to bed soon for work, but have about 2/3 of the questions done for my Shiba gal.
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				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 01:26:58</strong>
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				Just a quick FYI, it looks like Ireland is going to be seeing some hurricane strength wind tomorrow. Lots of warnings, don't go out, businesses and schools closing. It's possible we could lose electricity, so if I vanish, that's probably why. 
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				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 01:27:44</strong>
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				I hope you all will be safe, Hairy. Sending good thoughts and positive energy your way. 
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				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 02:20:23</strong>
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				Hoping the worst would pass you by, HH! I know I'd be playing a male, in case I haven't mentioned it yet.<br><br>Also, I might well consider a Dragon Investigator too, maybe with some Mizu-do or similar stuff thrown in.
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				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 02:27:21</strong>
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				Thufir, please let me know when you decide if you want to do Dragon Investigator.&nbsp; I'm looking at that one also, but it's yours if you would prefer it ^_^ You did say first, after all.
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				Post by: <strong>Velatha</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 02:56:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/2c/67/2c673b1c-5c5e-41b4-83e4-3cb3608d7a29/l5r-crane.jpg)</div>While some of the others are beginning to post info of their character's I thought that I too would do the same for my character.&nbsp; Introducing Asahina Ryoko<br><br>Rings<br>Air: 3<br>Earth: 2<br>Fire: 2<br>Water: 3<br>Void: 2<br><br>Skills:<br>Culture 1<br>Aesthetics 2<br>Theology 1<br>Design 2<br>Fitness 1<br>Courtesy 2<br>Martial arts (Melee): 3<br>Martial arts (Ranged): 1<br>Meditation: 1<br>Sentiment: 2<br>Smithing: 1<br><br>Status: 35 <br>Honor: 60<br>Glory: 43<br><br>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br>Starting Techniques: Iajutsu Cut: Rising Blade<br>Techniques: Rank 1 Kata, Iajutsu Cut: Horizontal Blade, Striking as Air<br>• Shūji (choose one): The Weight of Duty or Shallow Waters<br>• Shūji: The Weight of Duty<br><br>&nbsp;(School Ability): Way of the Chrane<br>Precision is a virtue of the Crane Clan, and the Kakita Duelists are the most precise among combatants. No other duelist school’s students can match the exactness of each cut the Kakita Duelist School’s students inflict.<br>When you inflict a critical strike, you may increase or decrease its severity by an amount up to your school rank<br><br>Starting Outfit: Traveling clothes, ceremonial clothes, (inherited Sacred, Resplindent) daishō (katana and wakizashi), naginata, traveling pack, a pony, 10 koku, lacquered armor<br><br>Giri: Grow as a martial artist in order to grow as a person.<br>Ninjo: To love and be loved in return<br><br>Distinction: Quick reflexes<br>Adversity: Momoku<br>Passion: Calligraphy<br>Anxiety: Irrepressible flirtation<br>Mentor: Keen balance<br><br><br><br>Exp saved: 1<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">20 questions</div><div class="spoiler_body">1.&nbsp; &nbsp;What clan does your character belong to?&nbsp; The Chrane Clan Ring: +1 Air; Skills:&nbsp; +1 Culture, Status 35<br>2.&nbsp; &nbsp;What family does your character belong to?&nbsp; The Asahina Family Ring: +1 Water; Skills: +1 Aesthetics, +1 Theology, Glory 40<br>3.&nbsp; &nbsp;What is your character’s role and school? Kakita Duelist School (bushi) Rings: +1 Earth, +1 Air; Skills: +1 Design, +1 Courtesy, +1 Fitness, +1 Martial Arts (melee), +1 Sentiment; Techiques Available: Kata, Shuji, Rituals; Kata: Iajutsu, Shuji (Shallow Waters or Weight of duty?); Honor 50; School Ability (Way of the chrane); Starting outfit: (Traveling clothes, Ceremonial clothes, Daisho, Naginata, Traveling pack, attendant, 10 koku)<br>4.&nbsp; &nbsp;How does your character stand out in their school? Mysticism +1 Void<br>5.&nbsp; &nbsp;What is your character’s Duty to their lord? Soldier (Giri) Grow as a martial artist in order to grow as a person.<br>6.&nbsp; &nbsp;What does your character long for (Ninjo)? To love and be loved in return<br>7.&nbsp; &nbsp;What is your character’s opinion of their clan? The Crane are very well known for being mild mannered, polite, passive, and patient.&nbsp; Most of these Ryoko embodies well, however she feels that many of those in her clan, particularly those in her own family are a bit too set in their ways.&nbsp; They are sturdy, but that makes them unwilling to flex when needed and makes them weak.&nbsp; Wanting to avoid the sometimes judgemental beliefs of her family she spent more time with the masters of the Kakita school, learning the basics of how to use a bow.&nbsp; +0 glory, +1 Martial arts (archery)<br>8.&nbsp; &nbsp;What does your character think of Bushido? The Bushido code is one that all should follow to the best of their ability, not just the samurai.&nbsp; It is impossible to follow in its entirety at all times, however one must do what they can for the good of themselves and to better the world around them.&nbsp; Failure is unfortunate but forgivable, but to not even try is dishonorable.&nbsp; +10 honor<br>9.&nbsp; &nbsp;What is your greatest accomplishment so far? Asuka quickly reached the top of her class in the duelist school and bested even her most skilled her most skilled sempai upon the time of his Gempuku.&nbsp; Specific Distinction: (Quick Reflexes)<br>10.&nbsp; &nbsp;What holds your character back the most in life?&nbsp; Ryoko finds it difficult to sense the presence of spirits or feel the gifts/blessings of the Kami, a particular slight upon a member of the Asahina family.&nbsp; She tries to hide her resentment with her devotion to the art of swordplay, but she can’t forget how she will never quite have a proper place within her family.&nbsp; Specific Adversity: (Momoku)<br>11.&nbsp; &nbsp;What makes your character feel at peace?&nbsp; The similarities of calligraphy and swordplay are seemingly too many to count.&nbsp; Both require not only a steady hand and immense attention to detail, but hold a very specific place in Ryoko’s heart.&nbsp; Just as a single word can be displayed using several different symbols in kanji, so can a swing of a sword have multiple applications.&nbsp; Specific Passion: (Brushwork)<br>12.&nbsp; &nbsp;What concern, fear, or foible troubles your character the most?&nbsp; When Ryoko is in the presence of a particularly attractive woman she cannot help herself but to try and impress her, and even more so if the woman in question is herself an impressive specimen in ways other than just physical appearance such as political importance or particular specific skill&nbsp; Specific Anxiety: (Irrepressible flirtation)<br>13.&nbsp; &nbsp;Who has your character learned the most from in life? When challenged with the inability to commune with the spirits and draw power from the elements like those of her family Asuka set out seeking council from other members of her clan.&nbsp; The master of the Kakita school was the first to offer her a reasonable enough way to still follow the tenants taught by, and nearly solely accepted by her family while not attempting to follow a path that obviously the Kami themselves had not selected for her.&nbsp; As such she garnered a small bit of extra attention especially at a young age and learned more than just simple swordplay to gain the advantage in case of rare extenuating circumstances Mentor advantage: (Keen balance)<br>14.&nbsp; &nbsp;What do others find most striking about your character?&nbsp; Ryoko is certainly a classic beauty, or at least she would be if she did not go through such effort not to be seen and judged by her sex.&nbsp; Each morning she takes her time getting ready as she applies a tightly bound sarashi in attempts to mitigate the shape of her bust and her insistence to wear a man’s kimono and hakama even in the most formal of situations.&nbsp; She wears a stern serious face and refrains from smiles when possible and not in the presence of other women she finds attractive, at which point she is often described as even more giggly than the woman she (often pointlessly) attempts to woo.&nbsp; When in the presence of attractive women Ryoko has a hard time stopping herself from feeling giddy and attempting to impress her, however even this can take a back seat to her reaction to those who attempt to slight her honor or ability, particularly if in the context of gender.&nbsp; She will always stand up to those who believe herself, or any other inferior simply because they were born a woman.&nbsp; Bonus equipment: Prayer beads worn on the wrist of her sword arm.<br>15.&nbsp; &nbsp;How does your character react to stressful situations?&nbsp; When she feels cornered, even in reference to something that seems rather inconsequential, Ryoko tends to become very defensive, often to the point of potentially making matters worse on herself.&nbsp; She has been known to take offense to simple criticisms meant to help her improve or better herself often by taking certain phrases out of their intended context and turning them into words of slight or slander.&nbsp; She often lashes out with venomous words in return else she continuously repeats futile attempts to defend her position as the solid base of her argument turns to sand beneath her feet.<br>16.&nbsp; &nbsp;What are your character’s pre-existing relationships with other clans, families, organizations, and traditions?&nbsp; Ryoko has had little experience with other clans before being assigned to her current station, however she has formed her own opinions of the other houses based upon the rumors she’d heard among those of her clan, though twisted by her own personal ideals and their accused ideology towards the subject of swordplay.&nbsp; Crab – The crab are honorable defenders of the realm, and should be respected as such.&nbsp; They may not observe the niceties of court as some of the other clans, however their martial prowess has held the wall for countless ages.&nbsp; Dragon – Ryoko knows little of the Dragon beyond that they value their warrior class seemingly above all others.&nbsp; Their warriors surely must be of note.&nbsp; Lion – The lion have proven themselves time and again to be more than proficient in the art of war, however they have a tendency to be a bit foolhardy and to have too much self-pride to understand when a more subtle approach may be needed.&nbsp; Phoenix – The phoenix clan are by far the closest to her own family within the Crane.&nbsp; This alone is enough to form a bit of a wedge in the way of her hope of familiarity with their members.&nbsp; They are surely honorable in their own way, however Ryoko is wary of them.&nbsp; Scorpion – The scorpion are a very effective and necessary dark stain upon the history of the land.&nbsp; They serve an important purpose, but they are not to be trusted when avoidable lest you be stung yourself.&nbsp; Unicorn – The Unicorn are a strange lot.&nbsp; While more is known of them than the Dragon, the rumors are far stranger than most unbelievable myth.&nbsp; Ryoko is unsure what to believe, and even less sure what to think of the Unicorn.&nbsp; Only time will tell.&nbsp; Equipment: Lacquered armor received when given her current appointment.<br>17.&nbsp; &nbsp;How would your character’s parents describe them?&nbsp; Asuka’s parents had problems understanding her.&nbsp; They couldn’t fathom the idea of not being able to feel the presence of the otherworldly and thus, while they didn’t know how to help her, they were willing to try.&nbsp; When she decided to pick up the sword they protested at first, but on hearing her reasons they couldn’t deny her candid hope to grow closer to the Kami no matter the path so long as she did not simply want to spill blood just for the sake of violence.&nbsp; Meditation became a daily ritual for Asuka as she trained, often needing to clear her mind from everything unnecessary so she could gain a razor-sharp focus.&nbsp; +1 meditation <br>18.&nbsp; &nbsp;Who was your character named to honor?&nbsp; Ryoko’s name was derived from her great-grandfather – Ryusei.&nbsp; A great warrior, and one of the few in her family to be directly responsible for the protection of the emperor for his skill with the sword in one-on-one combat he was slain in a mass invasion by would be assassins.&nbsp; In a battle with several enemies it is said he slew four enemies of five at once before the poison of a minor wound slowed him, allowing for a lethal blow to be landed.&nbsp; Hoping to honor her warrior ancestor Asuka took his legacy upon herself on her Gempuku.&nbsp; Satisfied with her choice, she was given his Daisho as a matter of personal honor to live up to his name.&nbsp; Samurai Heritage rolls 1&amp;10 chosen 1 [Famous deed [effect rolled 2 – weapon effects.&nbsp; Chosen Quality: Razor-edged, Gm chosen quality: ???]) Glory +3<br>19.&nbsp; &nbsp;What is your character’s personal name?&nbsp; Ryoko<br>20.&nbsp; &nbsp;How should your character die?&nbsp; While Ryoko certainly has no hopes to die in such a way, she would be most honored by a death in combat.&nbsp; To live by the sword is to die by the sword.&nbsp; Such she has been told countless times, and so she has come to expect.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 15:54:29</strong>
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				&nbsp;If anyone wanted to collaborate on fluff, best way to do so with me is via Discord (3rd shift means that's really the only reliable way to get hold of me).
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 17:06:20</strong>
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				&nbsp;One thing I'm not sure on, do all Rings start at value of 1?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 18:03:57</strong>
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				Yeah. They all start at 1, and then you get additions to it based on Clan, Family, and School choices from what I see. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 18:19:16</strong>
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				&nbsp;Hmm... could start at Void 3, or possibly drop void down to raise something else.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 18:59:18</strong>
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				Everything maxes at 3 for character creation. If I read the rules correctly, if you're on 3 and get another +1, you allocate it somewhere else (of your choosing)
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 22:10:32</strong>
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				Page 26 says exactly that HH, yes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2017, 22:40:24</strong>
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				Yeah, I got snared on that part, myself. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 01:11:23</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">WIP</div><div class="spoiler_body">Name: Akodo Jiro<br>Gender: Male<br>Clan: Lion<br>Dojo: Akodo<br>Known for: Grace and inventiveness<br>Duty: Magistrate<br>Giri: Protect Order In Domain X? Protect Y with your life?<br>Opinion on Own Clan: We underestimate the ability to manipulate our enemy, and to make the most of our victories - and thus miss the first battlefield: the enemy's mind, and squander positions in ways that would be unforgivable in battle!<br>Bushido: Bushido needs to be tempered with more compassion!<br>Accomplishment: Subtle Observer<br>Adversity: Haunted<br>At Peace When: Dealing with tea<br>Anxiety: <br>Learned most from: Akodo sensei!<br>Striking Trait: Ancestry in far-flung part of the Empire<br>Outburst: Icy Whisper<br>Preexisting relationships: Friendship with a Kitsuki magistrate who believes the same ideals as him...in reverse - she believes her clan doesn't pay enough attention to strategy and setting an example.<br>Relationship with parents: Parents happy with filial piety, not nearly as happy with his reputation for kinda-sorta-bending the rules.<br>Named in honour of: Ancestor who forged a sword of unmistakable beauty...kinda. Since said ancestor was called Akodo Ichiro, and his father already had a son, he had to go for Akodo Jiro: Second Son. "Story of my life", Jiro would say.<br>Should die: With a sword in hand that he forged himself, in a mutual kill with a more powerful, hated but respected enemy.<br><br>Void 1<br>Air 1<br>Fire 2<br>Water 3<br>Earth 3<br><br>Skills:<br>+2 Tactics<br>+1 Command<br>+1 Government<br>+1 Martial Arts [Melee]<br>+1 Martial Arts [Unarmed]<br>+1 Meditation<br>+1 Fitness<br>+2 Skulduggery<br>+1 Smithing<br><br>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br>Starting Techniques:<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kata (choose one): Striking as Water<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shūji: Lord Akodo’s Roar<br><br>Way of the Lion (School Ability): When you succeed at an Attack or Support action check during a skirmish or mass battle, you may remove a number of strife from your character up to your school rank. If you do, add that many additional bonus successes to the check.<br><br>Starting Outfit: Ashigaru armor, traveling clothes, daishō (katana and wakizashi), spear, any one weapon, 2 knives, bow, quiver of arrows, traveling pack, 5 koku.<br><br>Status 35<br>Honour 50<br>Glory 49<br>Ninjo Take revenge on the family that you blame for the death of someone you loved<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 02:40:37</strong>
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				Hey I'd like to join you guys.&nbsp; A couple questions though.&nbsp; I'd like to play a female bayushi courtier who has newly married another player character and a member of their clan.&nbsp; We'd be kind of partners in crime, and we'd have an understanding of an open relationship (assuming all parties were discrete).&nbsp; Would anyone be interested in filling the husband role?&nbsp; Any clan would be acceptable.<br><br>Also, Hairy, if I do this, would you want me to roll the character as a Scorpion Clan Samurai with just a different name, or do you want me to roll it as a member of that clan and family with the Bayushi Courtier School as my school? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 02:44:15</strong>
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				Going to try for that Kitsuki Investigator.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 02:48:16</strong>
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				&nbsp;I don't think we have anyone else playing a Scorpion, be rather hard to fill that request.<br><br>&nbsp;Looks like Jiro and Shinobu would probably get along well with each other. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 02:50:34</strong>
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				Stupid questions from a newbie: do Clans intermarry?&nbsp; If so, do they join the male or female family?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 02:58:32</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13606932#msg13606932">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 17-10-2017, 02:48:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> I don't think we have anyone else playing a Scorpion, be rather hard to fill that request.<br><br>&nbsp;Looks like Jiro and Shinobu would probably get along well with each other.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Well, the idea was my character was a scorpion who married into the clan of another player.&nbsp; So the husband would be non-scorpion, and so would my character. <br><br>AndyZ, yes, they do intermarry.&nbsp; Who joins who's clan is the subject of many a long discussion and usually the result of intense negotiation between families.&nbsp; Rarely, both members of the clans can marry but remain members of their own clans, but this is the exception rather than the rule. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 03:28:01</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13606911#msg13606911">Quote from: evilnerf on 17-10-2017, 02:40:37</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hey I'd like to join you guys.&nbsp; A couple questions though.&nbsp; I'd like to play a female bayushi courtier who has newly married another player character and a member of their clan.&nbsp; We'd be kind of partners in crime, and we'd have an understanding of an open relationship (assuming all parties were discrete).&nbsp; Would anyone be interested in filling the husband role?&nbsp; Any clan would be acceptable.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>If you can find someone to play the other part, I have no objections.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13606911#msg13606911">Quote from: evilnerf on 17-10-2017, 02:40:37</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Also, Hairy, if I do this, would you want me to roll the character as a Scorpion Clan Samurai with just a different name, or do you want me to roll it as a member of that clan and family with the Bayushi Courtier School as my school?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Roll them up as a Scorpion. They would have gone through their gempuku prior to marrying into another clan. I'd need to check what way the name would change after that, I don't know off the top of my head.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 03:33:19</strong>
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				Well, I can answer that question.&nbsp; Her name would be &lt;whatever family she married into&gt; &lt;Her first name&gt;.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 03:38:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/db/37/f5/db37f5f50472347e90c013aaa42c5b1a.jpg)</div>Kitsuki Ryu<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">20Q WIP</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>1. What clan does your character belong to?</strong><br><br>Dragon Clan<br>Ring Increase: +1 Fire<br>Skill Increase: +1 Meditation<br>Status: 30<br><br><strong>2. What family does your character belong to?</strong><br><br>The Kitsuki Family<br>Ring Increase: +1 Air<br>Skill Increases: +1 Government, +1 Sentiment<br>As befits the odd nature of their clan, even the courtiers of the Dragon<br>are unusual: the Kitsuki are most well-known for their keen perception<br>and their investigative techniques that rely upon physical evidence. A<br>small family, they serve the Empire as magistrates and the Dragon Clan<br>as courtiers. In both roles, their eye for deception and knack for finding<br>the truth serve them well.<br><br><strong>3. What is your character’s role and school?</strong><br><br>Kitsuki Investigator School [Courtier]<br><br>Ring Increases: +1 Air, +1 Water<br>Skill Increases (choose five different skills): +1 Culture, +1 Government, +1<br>Martial Arts [Melee], +1 Medicine, +1 Sentiment, +1 Skulduggery, +1 Survival<br>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br>Starting Techniques:<br>• Kata (choose one): Striking as Air, Striking as Water<br>• Shūji: Shallow Waters<br>Honor: 45<br>Kitsuki’s Method (School Ability): Your training teaches you to look at<br>things systematically, finding patterns and inconsistencies in any field,<br>even those where you are a relative novice.<br><br>When performing a check to investigate (see The Art of Investigation,<br>on page 95), you may treat your ranks in the skill you are using as being<br>equal to your school rank. If your ranks in the skill are higher than or equal<br>to your school rank, you may add one kept Ring die showing .<br>Starting Outfit: Traveling clothes, ceremonial clothes, wakizashi, knife,<br>calligraphy set, bo or jian, traveling pack, 5 koku.<br><br><strong>4. How does your character stand out within their school?</strong><br><br>Self-awareness, insight, or mysticism (+1 Void Ring): At a certain point, all arts become a study of the universe, oneself, and the relationship between the two, and your character is more adept at seeing things within both than most of their peers are. They might even seem to have a supernatural sense of things, and act based on hunches about what is to come in addition to their insight about their place in the wider universe.<br><br><strong>5. What is your character’s duty to their lord?</strong><br><br>Work alongside [Important NPC] to mitigate a difficult situation that came up in the past and ensure a strong alliance.<br><br><strong>6. What does your character long for?</strong><br><br>Seek the Truth<br><br><strong>7. What is your character’s opinion of their clan?</strong><br><br>• If your character believes firmly in the precepts of their clan and has<br>sought to uphold them whenever possible, gain +5 glory based on<br>their reputation as an upstanding member of their community.<br><br><strong>8. What does your character think of Bushidō?</strong><br><br>If your character’s belief in the orthodoxy of Bushidō is very staunch,<br>gain +10 honor.<br><br><strong>9. What is your character’s greatest accomplishment so far?</strong><br><br>Sixth Sense (Void)<br>Type: Spiritual<br>Description: You are especially in tune with the spirit world, even if you<br>cannot hear or speak to the kami directly. If you do have the gifts of a<br>shugenja, you are especially sensitive to mystical phenomena.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Sixth Sense distinction:<br>• You have an instinctive sense of supernatural beings, and you can feel<br>the presence of spirits and similar beings even when they have not<br>chosen to reveal themselves. This feeling is ominous in the presence<br>of beings with evil intentions and neutral when the beings are simply<br>going about their business as usual.<br>• When performing a check for which you need to follow your hunches<br>(such as a Meditation [Void] check to generate initiative during a duel<br>or a Theology [Void] check to detect a snarl in the invisible threads of<br>the universe), you may reroll up to two dice during Step 3: Assemble<br>and Roll Dice Pool.<br><br><strong>10. What holds your character back the most in life?</strong><br><br>Incurable Illness (Earth)<br>Type: Physical<br>Description: A lingering physical malady plagues you, cutting your<br>stamina short and making it risky for you to remain continuously active<br>without rest.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Incurable<br>Illness adversity:<br>• Periodically, if you push yourself too hard, you are afflicted by especially violent fits that render you largely incapacitated for a brief<br>period of time.<br>• When you make a check to remain active for long periods of time<br>(such as a Labor [Earth] check to plow a field or a Survival [Earth]<br>check to build a shelter), during Step 3: Assemble and Roll Dice<br>Pool, you must choose and reroll 2 dice showing  or  results. After<br>resolving the check, if you failed, you regain 1 Void point.<br><br><strong>11. What activity makes your character feel at peace?</strong><br><br>Fortune-Telling (Void)<br>Type: Mental, Spiritual<br>Description: You have a love for puzzling out omens as revealed through<br>natural phenomena and divinatory tools.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Fortune-Telling passion:<br>• You can identify any common portents (such as constellations and<br>other stellar phenomena, the cracks in oracle bones, the appearance of<br>certain animals, and various other signs of things to come), along with<br>their implications for the future.<br>• After performing a check to discern the future (such as a Survival<br>[Void] check to look for small omens in your earthly environs or a<br>Theology [Void] check to perform a divination by reading the stars),<br>you remove 3 strife.<br><br><strong>12. What concern, fear, or foible troubles your character the most?</strong><br><br>Painful Honesty (Air)<br>Type: Interpersonal<br>Description: You are tormented by internal conflict when you lie or al<br>low a lie to pass. You cannot lie directly, and though you can tell or abet<br>indirect lies or lies of omission, you don’t enjoy it.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Painful Honesty anxiety:<br>• When you have the chance to show off your cleverness or slyly insult<br>someone, you take it, even if you gain nothing from it.<br>• After you make a check to mislead someone else (such as a Courtesy<br>[Air] check to falsely besmirch someone’s reputation or a Command<br>[Air] check to manipulate an underling), you suffer 3 strife. If you suffer<br>an outburst this way, you gain 1 Void point after resolving the outburst.<br><br><strong>13. Who has your character learned the most from during their life?</strong><br><br>Famously Honest (Air)<br>Type: Fame, Interpersonal<br>Description: Everyone knows that your word can be taken on its face,<br>even in a world that relies on half-truths and double speak to avoid<br>ruffling feathers.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Famously<br>Honest distinction:<br>• Other people have heard of you for your honesty, and believe you by<br>default unless given evidence to the contrary.<br>• When performing a check for which you need to leverage your reputation for telling the truth (such as a Command [Air] check to assert<br>a statement of fact or a Commerce [Air] check to sell an item at an<br>inflated price), you may reroll up to two dice during Step 3: Assemble<br>and Roll Dice Pool.<br><br>I'm thinking my character was branded as Famously Honest as a mixed honorific after finding out a little too much truth and refusing to take bribes.&nbsp; That was how the character in question spun things to get away from the actual problem that my character wanted to address.<br><br><strong>14. What detail do others find most striking about your character?</strong><br><br>Mild asthma, listening and observing far more often than actually speaking<br><br><strong>15. How does your character react to stressful situations?</strong><br><br>Screaming the obvious at people<br><br><strong>16. What are your character’s preexisting relationships with other clans, families, organizations, and traditions?</strong><br><br>I have nothing for this yet and welcome input.<br><br><strong>17. How would your character’s parents describe them?</strong><br><br>His parents never really saw anything he did as good or bad so long as he acted with glory and honor.&nbsp; They're sufficiently proud of him in his following of Bushido and neither smother him with praise nor expect perfection.<br><br><strong>18. Who was your character named to honor?</strong><br><br>Roll Result: AndyZ rolled: 2d10<br>Comment: Samurai Heritage<br>Result: 9, 1, <br>Total: 10<br><br>9 Imperial Heritage: You can trace your lineage<br>back to the Imperial line.<br><br>Increase yourstatus by 10.<br><br>You gain the Blessed Lineage advantage (this can be assigned in<br>excess of the normal limitations on advantages at character creation).<br><br>Blessed Lineage (Void)<br>Type: Interpersonal, Spiritual<br>Description: One of your ancestors did a service to the Emperor in the<br>past, and harming you would have serious political ramifications.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Blessed<br>Lineage distinction:<br>• Characters with status of 50 or higher understand that they might suf<br>fer a loss of prestige if they harm you, and thus do not choose to kill<br>you as their first option, even if you are a political obstacle they would<br>otherwise eliminate without hesitation.<br>• When performing a check for which your esteemed lineage is a benefit<br>(such as a Command [Void] check to challenge someone’s perception<br>of a situation or a Government [Void] check to know the likelihood of<br>a political eventuality), you may reroll up to two dice during Step 3:<br>Assemble and Roll Dice Pool.<br><br><strong>19. What is your character’s personal name?</strong><br><br>Ryu.&nbsp; It's a little on the nose but I imagine it's a pretty common Dragon name.<br><br><strong>20. How should your character die?</strong><br><br>As a necessary sacrifice for performing something absolutely amazing.&nbsp; For example, holding off the hordes of incoming monsters single-handedly just long enough for the real fighters to show up and handle a situation.<br><br></div></div><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 04:44:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b0/fe/62/b0fe62ab0d72c0b1167d85fc5af84bfb.jpg)</div><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Jun</span></strong> <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Stats</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rings<br>3 Air <br>1 Earth <br>2 Fire <br>1 Water <br>1 Void <br><br>2 Courtesy<br>1 Command<br>2 Design <br>1 Martial Arts (unarmed) <br>2 Performance <br>1 Sentiment <br>1 Skullduggery <br>1 Theology <br><br>Status 45<br>Honor 35<br>Glory 2<br><br>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br>Starting Techniques:<br>• Shūji (choose one): Cadence, Rustling Leaves<br>• Shūji: Lord Bayushi’s Whispers<br><br>Weakness Is My Strength (School Ability): The Bayushi Manipulator School teaches that any disadvantage can be exploited, any flaw in armor turned into a fatal gap, and any stain spread to ruin a reputation.<br>When you exploit a target’s disadvantage as part of a Scheme action (see Turning Advantages and Disadvantages, page 61), you may reroll&nbsp; additional dice up to your school rank.<br><br>Starting Outfit: Ceremonial clothing, clothing, travel clothes, wakizashi, any one weapon, calligraphy set, traveling pack, 5 koku.<br><br>Dangerous Allure (Fire)<br>Type: Physical, Interpersonal<br>Description: You have an air of dangerous beauty around you, and qualities that others find difficult to ignore. People find your looks and demeanor both alluring and intimidating.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Dangerous<br>Allure distinction:<br>• You always make an impression, and NPCs remember your name and face after interacting with you for one or more scenes (unless you take pains to disguise yourself).<br>• When performing a check for which your good looks (such as a<br>Command [Fire] check to get someone to act in spite of the possible consequences or a Performance [Fire] check to incite emotion in someone), you may reroll up to two dice during Step 3: Assemble and Roll Dice Pool.<br><br>Ikebana (Water)<br>ype: Mental<br>Description: You love flowers and are devoted to the meticulous, aesthetically pleasing arrangement thereof.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Ikebana passion:<br>• You can always identify a plant by any of its parts, and you know its physical properties and its hanakotoba (“language of flowers”) meaning.<br>• After performing a check related to flower arrangement (such as an Aesthetics [Water] check to rearrange an ikebana piece or improve it or a Survival [Water] check to acquire flowers from a marketplace), you remove 3 strife.<br><br>Irrepressible Flirtation (Earth)<br>Type: Interpersonal<br>Description: Your ability to assess the risks a romantic liaison might present could be described as poor. When interacting with someone you find attractive, you tend to be more distracted and pliant to their requests than perhaps you should be, and you act carelessly to win that person’s attention or admiration.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Irrepressible<br>Flirtation anxiety:<br>• You find it difficult to pass up the chance to flirt with people you find attractive, and when someone you find attractive flirts with you, you cannot help but return their advances with your own flirtation. Your interest is obvious to all onlookers.<br>• After performing a check to interact with someone you are interested in without exceeding propriety (such as a Courtesy [Earth] check to make appropriate small talk or a Sentiment [Earth] check to accurately recall what anyone present besides yourself and that person was feeling at the time), you suffer 3 strife. If this causes you to suffer an Outburst (see page 16), gain 1 Void point.<br><br>Karmic Tie (Void)<br>Type: Interpersonal, Spiritual<br>Description: For purposes that mortals can only guess at, the destinies of certain samurai are bound tightly together, such that if the strings of fate are pulled against one person, the other can feel the same intrinsically.<br>This bond might even transcend death, and even after one person has died, the other occasionally feels their presence guiding them. Effects: The following apply to a character with the Karmic Tie distinction:<br>• You have a supernatural tie with another character of your choosing, and you can tell as if you had a sixth sense when the character to whom you are karmically tied is in danger or has died. You always know the general direction they are located in, even if they are separated from you by thousands of li.<br>• When performing a check to act on behalf of the one with whom you share a bond (such as a Composition [Void] check to express your truest feelings in a poem or a Martial Arts [Melee] [Void] check to fight on their behalf), you may reroll up to two dice during Step 3: Assemble and Roll Dice Pool.<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">20 Questions</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Scorpion Clan<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Soshi Family<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Bayushi Manipulator School<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Drive<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Bring a great clan closer to the Scorpion Clan<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. True Love<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. She is a loyal member of her clan<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. She believes that Bushido is important to Rokugani society.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. The character's greatest accomplishment is tricking a sensei into abandoning his post as a demonstration of her skill.&nbsp; (Dangerous Allure)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. Having to marry outside of the clan<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Gardening<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. She only has feelings for women, and fears that will endanger her relationship with her future husband.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. Her Husband.&nbsp; Not someone who she loved, but someone with whom she could have an understanding. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. She has short brown hair, uncharacteristic of the Scorpion clan.&nbsp; She is uncomfortable in large cities, having grown up high in the mountains.&nbsp; She doesn't like large groups of people. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. She responds in dry insults at people, whether they deserve it or not.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. She keeps her cards close to her chest.&nbsp; She is always loyal to the Scorpion Clan, but seeks no ill will to the clan she marries into, and in fact, wishes to see them closer together.&nbsp; She is not overly stuffy and is just as happy in a sake den as she is in a performance hall. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. Her parents were actors, and she has three siblings, all of whom are well placed within the clan.&nbsp; They are still alive and she writes to him.&nbsp; The one thing she does conceal is her attraction to women.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. She is named after Mayu, who was a courtier within the court of Hantei II.&nbsp; The family folk tale is that she is actually a dragon who took human form in order to visit the child of a Kami, but was tempted into becoming human and bringing her. (Dynasty Builder)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. Jun, which means "Obedient"<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. She will probably die being torn by the service between two clans.&nbsp; &nbsp;But only if she screws up.&nbsp; If the end truly comes, she intends to make sure that she goes out proudly.<br></div></div><br>Here's the character.&nbsp; Looking for a husband to be a member of their clan.&nbsp; I want to stress, that while my character is still loyal to the Scorpion.&nbsp; Jun has no intention of backstabbing her husband.&nbsp; At most, she'll just use their marriage as a way bring the clans closer.&nbsp; If you'd rather have a contentious relationship, that's fine with me.&nbsp; It's up to you how much you trust Jun. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:01:42</strong>
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				So is a lion bushi spoken for?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:06:36</strong>
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				Thufir has one. I've just updated the first post in the thread with peoples character choices.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:08:16</strong>
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				I would love to make a Dragon Bushi or Shugenja or a Unicorn since we don’t have one, if you still have room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:11:54</strong>
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				Go for it :)<br><br>Though I think that makes 9 interested players now, which is probably enough to be getting on with :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:14:13</strong>
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				Excellent.&nbsp; I will try to have a character up in a day or so.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:17:58</strong>
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				Sound. Once everyone has their character ready, ping me and I can look it over. Some of the heritage results will also need GM input to finish the character off, so we can take care of those too. <br><br>Any questions, feel free to post them here. The rules are equally new to all of us, so it's probably handy to discuss stuff as a group.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:22:37</strong>
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				&nbsp;I'll most likely have my sheet finished on Friday. Need to be able to just sit down and crank out the sheet in one go.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:33:00</strong>
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				Okay I am going to go Unicorn Bushi.&nbsp; Because why not.&nbsp; I rarely see them being played.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:41:57</strong>
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				5 bushi, 2 courtiers, 1 shukenja.<br><br>Pumpkin Seeds, if you've no strong preferences for a character right now, how would you feel about trying a shukenja, or one of the 'non standard' classes like a Shosuro Infiltrator or Togashi tattooed monk?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:54:04</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13607989#msg13607989">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 17-10-2017, 16:41:57</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">5 bushi, 2 courtiers, 1 shukenja.<br><br>Pumpkin Seeds, if you've no strong preferences for a character right now, how would you feel about trying a shukenja, or one of the 'non standard' classes like a Shosuro Infiltrator or Togashi tattooed monk?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Pumpkin - If you are dead set on Bushi - I can swap to Shukenja.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 16:59:47</strong>
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				&nbsp;How do you figure out an advantage/disadvantage? Just go off of what fits fluff-wise?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:01:29</strong>
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				Still trying to work through the book. It's been a LONG time since I played L5R so trying to remember the rules has been a bit difficult.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:04:18</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608032#msg13608032">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 17-10-2017, 16:59:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> How do you figure out an advantage/disadvantage? Just go off of what fits fluff-wise?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>It seems to be personal choice. If you can find something that fits well with the character, or helps with the backstory or personality, I'd go with that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:05:21</strong>
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				I'll give the Iuchi Meishodo a try.&nbsp; Might as well learn the magic rules.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:06:10</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608046#msg13608046">Quote from: Pumpkin Seeds on 17-10-2017, 17:05:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'll give the Iuchi Meishodo a try.&nbsp; Might as well learn the magic rules.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Nice
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:13:05</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13606932#msg13606932">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 17-10-2017, 02:48:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> I don't think we have anyone else playing a Scorpion, be rather hard to fill that request.<br><br>&nbsp;Looks like Jiro and Shinobu would probably get along well with each other.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>The clans I was considering were, in order, Lion, Dragon, Scorpion, Unicorn, Crane, Crab, and Phoenix. So yeah, we'd probably get along.<br>Especially when nobody around is taking notice of some unorthodoxy ;D.<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">WIP</div><div class="spoiler_body">Name: Akodo Jiro<br>Gender: Male<br>Clan: Lion<br>Dojo: Akodo<br>Known for: Grace and inventiveness<br>Duty: Magistrate<br>Giri: Protect Order In Domain X? Protect Y with your life?<br>Opinion on Own Clan: We underestimate the ability to manipulate our enemy, and to make the most of our victories - and thus miss the first battlefield: the enemy's mind, and squander positions in ways that would be unforgivable in battle!<br>Bushido: Bushido needs to be tempered with more compassion!<br>Accomplishment: Subtle Observer<br>Adversity: Haunted<br>At Peace When: Dealing with tea<br>Anxiety: Superstitious<br>Learned most from: Akodo sensei!<br>Striking Trait: Ancestry in far-flung part of the Empire<br>Outburst: Icy Whisper<br>Preexisting relationships: Friendship with a Kitsuki magistrate who believes the same ideals as him...in reverse - she believes her clan doesn't pay enough attention to strategy and setting an example.<br>Relationship with parents: Parents happy with filial piety, not nearly as happy with his reputation for kinda-sorta-bending the rules.<br>Named in honour of: Ancestor who forged a sword of unmistakable beauty...kinda. Since said ancestor was called Akodo Ichiro, and his father already had a son, he had to go for Akodo Jiro: Second Son. "Story of my life", Jiro would say.<br>Should die: With a sword in hand that he forged himself, in a mutual kill with a more powerful, hated but respected enemy.<br><br>Void 1<br>Air 1<br>Fire 2<br>Water 3<br>Earth 3<br><br>Skills:<br>+2 Tactics<br>+1 Command<br>+1 Government<br>+1 Martial Arts [Melee]<br>+1 Martial Arts [Unarmed]<br>+1 Meditation<br>+1 Fitness<br>+2 Skulduggery<br>+1 Smithing<br><br>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br>Starting Techniques:<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kata (choose one): Striking as Earth/Water<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shūji: Lord Akodo’s Roar<br><br>Way of the Lion (School Ability): When you succeed at an Attack or Support action check during a skirmish or mass battle, you may remove a number of strife from your character up to your school rank. If you do, add that many additional bonus successes to the check.<br><br>Starting Outfit: Ashigaru armor, traveling clothes, daishō (katana and wakizashi), spear, any one weapon, 2 knives, bow, quiver of arrows, traveling pack, 5 koku.<br><br>Status 35<br>Honour 50<br>Glory 49<br>Ninjo Take revenge on the family that you blame for the death of someone you loved<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:13:21</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608036#msg13608036">Quote from: Pockets on 17-10-2017, 17:01:29</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Still trying to work through the book. It's been a LONG time since I played L5R so trying to remember the rules has been a bit difficult.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Given this is a new edition of the rules, and isn't using a variation of the previous rules set, its brand new to all of us :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:27:20</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608066#msg13608066">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 17-10-2017, 17:13:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Given this is a new edition of the rules, and isn't using a variation of the previous rules set, its brand new to all of us :)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>*cries silently* Alright, I just printed out the worksheet and I'll see about working out something.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:37:04</strong>
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				I didn't realize Bushi would be so popular. Normally when I play games like this, people flock to the magic-user.&nbsp; :o
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:41:56</strong>
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				&nbsp;It's a game about playing badass samurai, what do you expect? :P<br><br>&nbsp;So hard to pick advantages and disadvantages... My thoughts on Shinobu is a strong willed courageous fighter who would rather spare her enemies than execute them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 17:54:20</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608120#msg13608120">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 17-10-2017, 17:41:56</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> It's a game about playing badass samurai, what do you expect? :P<br><br>&nbsp;So hard to pick advantages and disadvantages... My thoughts on Shinobu is a strong willed courageous fighter who would rather spare her enemies than execute them.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>If they're strong-willed and would rather spare, I could suggest for an advantage Indomitable Will (a Distinction), and for being merciful, as a disadvantage, Softheartedness (an Anxiety if I'm remembering right). Just suggestions, mind you. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 19:43:01</strong>
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				OK, I think I made it - could you check my latest WIP, HH?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 19:47:35</strong>
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				I'm not going to be at my PC for a bit. It will be later this evening before I can go through it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 20:28:01</strong>
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				No hurry, of course, it certainly took me some time to reach the final edit!<br><br>Reposting him here for your convenience.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">WIP</div><div class="spoiler_body">Name: Akodo Jiro<br>Gender: Male<br>Clan: Lion<br>Dojo: Akodo<br>Known for: Grace and inventiveness<br>Duty: Magistrate<br>Giri: Protect Order In Domain X? Protect Y with your life?<br>Opinion on Own Clan: We underestimate the ability to manipulate our enemy, and to make the most of our victories - and thus miss the first battlefield: the enemy's mind, and squander positions in ways that would be unforgivable in battle!<br>Bushido: Bushido needs to be tempered with more compassion!<br>Accomplishment: Subtle Observer<br>Adversity: Haunted<br>At Peace When: Dealing with tea<br>Anxiety: Superstitious<br>Learned most from: Akodo sensei!<br>Striking Trait: Ancestry in far-flung part of the Empire<br>Outburst: Icy Whisper<br>Preexisting relationships: Friendship with a Kitsuki magistrate who believes the same ideals as him...in reverse - she believes her clan doesn't pay enough attention to strategy and setting an example.<br>Relationship with parents: Parents happy with filial piety, not nearly as happy with his reputation for kinda-sorta-bending the rules.<br>Named in honour of: Ancestor who forged a sword of unmistakable beauty...kinda. Since said ancestor was called Akodo Ichiro, and his father already had a son, he had to go for Akodo Jiro: Second Son. "Story of my life", Jiro would say.<br>Should die: With a sword in hand that he forged himself, in a mutual kill with a more powerful, hated but respected enemy.<br><br>Void 1<br>Air 1<br>Fire 2<br>Water 3<br>Earth 3<br><br>Skills:<br>+2 Tactics<br>+1 Command<br>+1 Government<br>+2 Martial Arts [Melee]<br>+1 Martial Arts [Unarmed]<br>+1 Meditation<br>+1 Fitness<br>+2 Skulduggery<br>+1 Smithing<br><br>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br>Starting Techniques:<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kata (choose one): Striking as Earth/Water<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shūji: Lord Akodo’s Roar<br><br>Way of the Lion (School Ability): When you succeed at an Attack or Support action check during a skirmish or mass battle, you may remove a number of strife from your character up to your school rank. If you do, add that many additional bonus successes to the check.<br><br>Starting Outfit: Ashigaru armor, traveling clothes, daishō (katana and wakizashi), spear, any one weapon, 2 knives, bow, quiver of arrows, traveling pack, 5 koku.<br><br>Status 35<br>Honour 50<br>Glory 49<br>Ninjo Take revenge on the family that you blame for the death of someone you loved<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>17-10-2017, 21:00:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1c/0a/ed/1c0aedc084d4780b006f144e57fa047c--orang-the-gathering.jpg)</div>Name: Mirumoto Takeo<br>Player Name: Pockets<br>Clan: Dragon<br>Family: Mirumoto<br>School: Togashi Tattooed Order<br>Techniques Types Available: Kiho, Rituals, Shuki<br>School Rank: 2<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Rings</span></em></strong><br>Air: 1<br>Earth: 3<br>Fire: 2<br>Water: 2<br>Void: 2<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Social Standing</span></em></strong><br>Honor: 40<br>Glory: 49<br>Status: 30<br><br>Ninjo: Find out memories he has lost<br>Giri: Gain a deeper understanding of the universe<br>Titles:<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Advantages and Disadvantages</span></em></strong><br><em>Distinctions:</em> Ambidexterity<br><em>Distinctions:</em> Support of House Hida<br><em>Adversities:</em> Lost Memory<br><em>Passions:</em> Ikebana<br><em>Anxieties:</em> Battle Trauma<br><em>Personal Outburst:</em> By Togashi’s Eyes!<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Skills</span></em></strong><br><em>Artisan Skills</em><br>Aesthetics:<br>Composition:<br>Design:<br>Smithing:<br><br><em>Martial Skills</em><br>Fitness: 2<br>Martial Arts [Melee]: 1<br>Martial Arts [Ranged]:<br>Martial Arts [Unarmed]: 2<br>Meditation: 2<br>Tactics: 3<br><br><em>Social Skills</em><br>Command: 1<br>Courtesy:<br>Games: 1<br>Performance:<br><br><em>Scholar Skills</em><br>Culture:<br>Government:<br>Sentiment:<br>Theology: 1<br>Medicine: 1<br><br><em>Trade Skills</em><br>Commerce<br>Labor:<br>Seafaring:<br>Skuldruggery:<br>Survival: 2<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Experience</span></em></strong><br>Total XP:<br>Spent XP:<br>Saved XP:<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Conflict Mode</span></em></strong><br>Air Stance:<br>Earth Stance:<br>Fire Stance:<br>Void Stance:<br>Water Stance:<br><br>Resilience: 8<br>Composure: 8<br>Focus: 3<br>Vigilance: 1<br>Void Points: 2<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">School Information</span><em></em></em></strong><br>Blood of the Kami (School Ability): Togashi monks adorn themselves in mystical tattoos that frequently take the shape of animals and natural phenomena, and they can draw power from these tattoos. Your character’s tattoos reflect revelations they have gained into the nature of the universe, themselves, and the falsehood of the division between the two, and thus each one grants a benefit to a particular skill to reflect these insights. Each of these tattoos is unique, and the form each takes on your character should have personal meaning to them in their quest for Enlightenment. <br>When performing a check with a skill for which you have the associ¬ated tattoo, add one rolled Ring die showing 1  result.<br><strong>Tiger Tattoo: </strong> Martial Arts [Unarmed] <br><strong>Mountain Tattoo:</strong> Fitness<br><br><strong>Techniques Available:</strong> Kihō, Rituals, Shūji<br><br><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Techniques</span></em></strong><br><br><strong>Kiho</strong><br><br><strong>Earthen Fist</strong><br><strong>Description:</strong> Placing their hand on the ground, the monk draws clumps of hardened earth that coat their skin, forming a rocky gauntlet. <br><strong>Prerequisites: </strong> School rank 1 <strong>XP Cost: 3</strong><br><strong>Activation:</strong> As an Attack action, you may activate this kihō. When you do so, you may make a <strong>TN 3 Martial Arts [Unarmed] (Earth) check</strong> to deliver an unarmed strike targeting one character at range 0–1. <br><strong>Immediate Effect: </strong> If you succeed, you deal physical damage to the target equal to your Earth ring, and your target must resist with a <strong>TN 3 Fitness (Air 2, Water 4) check</strong> or suffer the Prone condition. <br><strong>Kihō Effect: </strong> While this kihō is active, treat the base damage of your un¬armed punch and kick profiles as being increased by your Earth ring. While this kihō is active, when you perform a successful Attack action using a punch or kick against a target with the Prone condition, you may spend 1 Void point. If you do, double your bonus successes on the check.<br><br><strong>Earth Needs No Eyes</strong><br><strong>Description:</strong> The monk who waits and listens sees much, even without eyes. Sending out waves of their own energy and letting the ki of the life around them to flow into their body through the ground, the monk feels the reverberations of everything moving nearby, from the thunderous breaths of a warrior in battle to the footsteps of the tiniest ants. A monk sustaining this kihō is nearly impossible to ambush unless one can avoid touching the ground entirely. <strong>Prerequisites:</strong> School rank 1 <strong>XP Cost:</strong> 3 <br><strong>Activation:</strong> As a Support action, you may activate this kihō. When you do so, you may make a <strong>TN 3 Meditation (Earth) check</strong> to gain an aware¬ness of your surroundings. <br><strong>Immediate Effects:</strong> If you succeed, you instantly become aware of all liv¬ing creatures and objects touching the ground within a number of range bands equal to your Earth ring plus your bonus successes. <br><strong>Kihō Effect: </strong> While this kihō is active, you can use vibrations through the earth to “see” a number of range bands in all directions equal to your Earth ring. While this kihō is active, increase your vigilance by your Earth ring.<br><br><strong>Way of the Earthquake</strong><br><strong>Description:</strong> The monk slams a hand or foot into the ground and the earth itself shudders under the weight of this blow as their ki rushes through the soil. Nearby enemies are hurled from their feet, and find the ground shifting<br>treacherously underneath them even after they rise to face the monk.<br><strong>Prerequisites:</strong> School rank 2 <strong>XP Cost:</strong> 3<br>Activation: As an Attack action, you may activate this kihō. When you do so, you may make a <strong>TN 4 Martial Arts [Unarmed] (Earth)</strong> check to deliver an unarmed strike targeting each other character at range 0–1.<br>Immediate Effects: If you succeed, each target suffers physical damage equal to your Earth ring and the Prone condition.<br><strong>Kihō Effect:</strong> While this kihō is active, after you perform an Attack or Support action, you may spend 1 Void point. If you do, each other character at range 0–2 must resist with a <strong>TN 3 Fitness (Air 2, Water 4) check</strong><br>or suffer the Prone condition.<br><br><strong>Ki Protection</strong> <br><strong>Description: </strong> The monk touches the injured individual, feeling the flow of their ki and using their own to gently correct its flow. While sustaining this kihō, the monk’s touch continues to heal, though repeating the effort numerous times is quite draining. <br><strong>Prerequisites:</strong> School rank 1 <strong>XP Cost:</strong> 3 <br><strong>Activation:</strong> As a Support action, you may activate this kihō. When you do so, you may make a <strong>TN 3 Medicine (Water) check</strong> targeting one char¬acter at range 0–1. <br><strong>Immediate Effects:</strong> If you succeed, your target heals wounds equal to your Water ring. You may remove the Bleeding, Injured Body Part, or Dying condition from your target. Each target cannot be affected by this effect again until the end of the scene. <br><strong>Kihō Effect: </strong> While this kihō is active, after you perform an action, you may spend 1 Void point to heal wounds equal to your Water ring from yourself or another character at range 0–1.<br><br><strong>Breaking Blow</strong><br><strong>Description:</strong> The monk delivers a strike that looks like a gentle tap, unleashing a spark of ki into an object and igniting the latent energy within it uncontrollably. This causes the object to explode, shatter, or splinter.<br><strong>Prerequisites:</strong> School rank 1 XP <strong>Cost:</strong> 3<br><strong>Activation:</strong> As an Attack action, you may activate this kihō. When you do so, you may make a <strong>TN 3 Martial Arts [Unarmed] (Fire)</strong> check to deliver an unarmed strike targeting one character at range 0–1.<br><strong>Immediate Effects:</strong> If you succeed, your target suffers physical damage equal to your Fire ring. Additionally, choose one worn piece of armor or readied weapon in your target’s possession. It gains the Damaged quality (see page 146). At the GM’s discretion, this can also be used to shatter mundane objects such as wooden doors, stones, and trees.<br><strong>Kihō Effect:</strong> While this kihō is active, when you succeed at a Martial Arts [Unarmed] check with a target, you may spend 1 Void point to choose one worn piece of armor or readied weapon in one target’s possession. It gains the Damaged quality (see page 146).<br><br>Shuji<br><strong>Lord Togashi’s Insight</strong><br><strong>Description:</strong> The enigmatic Kami Togashi was said to be able to see the future, by which provenance he excused himself from the tournament of the kami. Occasionally he appears to his descendants, the members of the Dragon Clan, in flashes of visions or sudden, unexplained bursts of insight. Whether those who hear the voice of Togashi himself are truly in contact with their progenitor, channeling his essence across the ages, or letting their imaginations run a bit too wild is a topic of discussion among the clan’s scholars. <br><strong>Prerequisites:</strong> Dragon Clan, School Rank 2 <strong>XP Cost:</strong> 3 <br><strong>Activation:</strong> Once per game session, as an action, you may make a <strong>TN 2 Meditation (Void) check</strong> to seek cosmic wisdom regarding a quandary in front of you. <br><strong>Effects:</strong> If you succeed, you receive a brief vision or hear the voice of Togashi providing a hint of one way you might proceed (which the GM should furnish). This hint should not be the full answer, but it should help you move forward toward a solution or at least a formulate plan of action. <br>New Opportunities <br>: Reduce the TN of your first check to overcome the problem you are facing by your school rank (to a minimum of 1).<br><strong>Honest Assessment</strong><br><strong>Description:</strong> Honesty is a virtue of Bushidō, but direct honesty is often seen as rudeness among the Rokugani samurai—instead, one is expected to find a polite way to imply one’s meaning to spare the feelings of the other involved. As a result, directness can be something of a rare and valuable commodity, and it is most often dispensed by those with little time for frivolity, such as veteran warriors, or those with little to lose socially, such as monks.<br><strong>Prerequisites:</strong> School Rank 1 <strong>XP Cost:</strong> 2<br><strong>Activation:</strong> As a Support action, you may make a <strong>TN 2 Courtesy (Earth) check</strong> to appraise the weaknesses of a character.<br><strong>Effects:</strong> If you succeed, choose 1 of the target’s known disadvantages. The target ignores that disadvantage until the end of the scene.<br><br>New Opportunities<br>+: Choose one additional disadvantage per  spent this way.<br> : Reduce the TN of the target’s next skill check using the ring the disadvantage is attached to by 2.<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><em>Equipment</em></span><br>Staff (Bo)<br>Common Clothing (Monk's Robes)<br>Travel Pack (Small Statuette of Bishamon (Gift from Hida Kenshin), Wide-brimmed straw hat, Lantern, Small knife, Smoking Pipe, <em>Shuki</em>, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miniture Shogi set, Cooking Pot,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chopsticks, Fishing Net<br><br>XP: 0/24<br>XP Expeditures<br>2xp - Medicine 1*<br>2xp – Martial Arts (Melee)<br>4xp – Martial Arts (Unarmed) 2*<br>3xp – Breaking Blow *<br>2xp – Honest Assessment*<br>6xp – Void 2*<br>3xp – Way of the Earthquake*<br>2xp – Command 1*<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Twenty Questions</div><div class="spoiler_body">1: Dragon {+1 Fire, +1 Meditation, 30 Status}<br>2: Togashi {+1 Water, +1 Fitness, +1 Tactics, 44 Glory}<br>3: Togashi Tattooed Order {+1 Earth, +1 Void, +1 Martial Arts (Unarmed), +1 Survival, +1 Fitness, +1 Theology, Honor 40}<br>4: Thoroughness, patience, and calm {+1 Earth}<br>5: To show that the Dragon Clan does not hide from the rest of the Empire in it's mountains that it is willing and capable of fighting for the safety of the Empire as any other Clan<br>6: Takeo seeks to fight the Taint of the Shadowlands wherever it may be found<br>7: Takeo believes that his clan has done the right thing in that they are to be the historians and seers of the Empire (+5 Glory)<br>8: Takeo has been a bit outspoken about the blind devotion to Duty and Loyalty, he feels that blindly following the orders of anyone without understanding is cause for concern. He acknowledges that without Duty and Loyalty there can be no order, but he questions the necessity for blind devotion to a Lord (+1 Survival)<br>9: Takeo held a spot on the Great Wall against an assault even after those who were patrolling with him had died. His actions prevented creatures from the Shadowlands from getting over the wall long enough for Crab warriors to descend on the spot and push them back. (Ambidexerity)<br>10: Takeo took several blows to the head defending the wall and has lost memories of his life prior to waking up on the wall. He earnestly hopes that he has done nothing in that time that may have brought him dishonor. (Lost Memories)<br>11: Takeo takes a particular delight in the artform of flower arrangement and the release of being able to release all of his other worries to focus on choosing the correct flowers for a particular arrangement. (Ikebana)<br>12: The memories of what he had to do in order to hold the line on the Wall have scarred him mentally and few outside of the Hida Family that arrived would know what he did. (Battled Scarred)<br>13: Takeo has learned a great deal from Clan Crab while in his time on the Wall, both serving in its defense but also in his time recovering from injury among them. (Support of House Hida)<br>14: Takeo’s eyes carry a hardness not seen by many outside of Clan Crab or those who have served on the Wall. His right arm and shoulder are a scarred mess from half way up the bicep to just short of the neck itself. <br>15: When Takeo’s composure fails he is likely to make remarks like ‘By Togashi’s Blood!’ or&nbsp; ‘For the sake of the Wall!’<br>16: Takeo has a very subtle friendship with Hida Kenshin that is as complex as it is subtle. It stems from his time on the Wall. It was Kenshin’s actions that caused a group of Hida defenders to traverse the wall to find him keeping the stability of the wall from being overrun on sheer willpower alone. As he recovered, he would spend a great deal of time among the Hida Family learning more about them and why they were the way they were. When he recovered, he spent another four months on the Wall before he was summoned by one of the Abbotts of his Order.<br>17: Takeo’s parents are both dead. His father committed seppuku after contracting an incurable wasting disease and his mother went before him to Prepare the Way when he was still very young.<br>18: Takeo was named after&nbsp; Murimoto Takeshi a warrior philosopher who was as wise as he deadly in the ways of war.<br>19: His name is Takeo. When written uses the kanji meaning ‘warrior, brave’<br>20: Takeo wishes that if he were to die, he should do so in glorious service of the Empire and not in disgrace or over something stupid like being killed by bandits or honorless Ronin.<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 00:13:20</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608046#msg13608046">Quote from: Pumpkin Seeds on 17-10-2017, 17:05:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'll give the Iuchi Meishodo a try.&nbsp; Might as well learn the magic rules.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Shall I be your yojimbo then? I think I have used that term correct.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 00:18:43</strong>
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				A yojimbo is a bodyguard. Usually a bushi, but not always.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 00:27:39</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608966#msg13608966">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 18-10-2017, 00:18:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">A yojimbo is a bodyguard. Usually a bushi, but not always.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Okay so that would be the correct use.&nbsp; Cool.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 00:34:03</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608462#msg13608462">Quote from: Thufir Hawat on 17-10-2017, 20:28:01</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">No hurry, of course, it certainly took me some time to reach the final edit!<br><br>Reposting him here for your convenience.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>You're going to need to break me down what you got at the different stages. For example, the dojo skills are pick 5 of the 7 choices, so I'd need to know what you picked.<br><br>Also, if you spent the XP on stuff after character creation, I'd need to know what on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 00:39:52</strong>
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				I'm not really sure how to spend my starting xp.<br><br>(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/l5r/images/6/6f/Isawa_Mitsuko_2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100316134310)<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">First Draft<br><br>Isawa Tsukihime<br><br><br>Air: 2<br>Earth: 1<br>Fire: 3<br>Water: 2<br>Void: 3<br><br>Glory: 49<br>Honor: 50<br><br>Invocations: Extinguish, Path to Inner Peace, Tempest of Air<br>Techniques available: Invocations, Shuji, Rituals<br>Rituals: Commune with the Spirits, Divination<br><br>School Ability (One With the Elements): Once per scene when making the check to activate an invocation, before step 3 can reduce the TN of the check by school rank.<br><br>Starting outfit: Sanctified robes, wakizashi, knife, scroll satchel, traveling pack, 5 koku.<br><br>20 Questions<br><br>1.) Phoenix (+1 Void +1 Theology)<br>2.) Isawa (+1 Fire +1 Meditation +1 Theology)<br>3.) Isawa Elementalist School (+1 Fire +1 Water +1 Medicine +1 Theology +1 Meditation)<br>4.) Empathy (+1 Air)<br><br>5.) Her duty is to tend to the needs of the heimin of Phoenix lands. She travels the villages blessing fields and births, providing healing, speaking with the local kami of the land, and doing her part to ensure the bountiful harvests that keep the Phoenix Clan in food and abundance. Although she serves the Phoenix Clan as a whole and the Emperor, her primary lord is Isawa Ichiro, who oversees the clan magistrates of the Phoenix lands. Part of her duties as wandering shugenja is to learn of unrest among the peasantry in less obtrusive ways than a clan magistrate might. (Giri: Tend to the people of the Phoenix territorities)<br><br>6.)&nbsp; Tsukihime dreams of one day sitting on the Council of Elemental Masters. She believes that if she can attain a seat on the Council, she will be privy to the great secrets of communing with the kami and she'll have a chance of understanding all the mysterious things she just knows are lurking in the Phoenix's sealed vaults. She's far more interested in the challenges of hidden lore and secret magic than she is in mere mundane blessings. (Ninjo: To be an Elemental Master)<br><br>7.) The Phoenix are the only home she's ever known. She loves her clan and her people. She feels grateful for being born into the Isawa because she believes that her family is closest to the kami. Except for the Emperor. The Kami speak directly to the Son of Heaven, of course. But she places her family as not far behind. Being an Isawa means that she enjoys a close connection with the spirits, and it's both her duty to honor them and her pleasure to speak to them and have them respond. (+5 Glory)<br><br>8.) Tsukihime thinks Bushido is a fine thing, when she thinks deeply about it at all. After all, the Tao does not speak out against the Code Akodo One-Eye laid down. Her experiences tending to the needs and injuries of the peasants has evoked a strong sense of Compassion in her towards the lower classes. She's still samurai and will do her duty, but she has developed sympathies for those less fortunate in the Celestial Order. Her experiences have convinced her that the Phoenix's righteous commitment to pacifism is the right course, and that they serve their people best by protecting the empire from the specter of war. (+10 Honor)<br><br>9.) So far Tsukihime's greatest accomplishment would be the cultivation of her impending marriage. It was an accidental thing but she turned it to her advantage. She had been betrothed at a young age to one Iuchi Sun Yi, a part of the Phoenix's ongoing efforts to understand and control the meishodo magic of the Unicorn. She'd never met the young man and wasn't best pleased at the thought of being married off to someone she didn't know, but was prepared to go through with it for her family's sake. The ongoing hostilities between the Unicorn and the Phoenix however, caused Sun Yi's family to break the engagement shortly before her gempuku, much to the embarassment of the nakado involved. Soon after her gempuku, she and her bodyguard encountered one Miya Shinichi, an Imperial Herald on business who was assaulted by members of the criminal Perfect Land Sect. She and her yojimbo helped the Herald fight off the attackers, though Shinichi was badly injured in the process. Tsukihime's knowledge of medicine prevented him from bleeding out immediately, and they got him to a village where she tended him for weeks. Shinichi and Tsukihime fell in love during those weeks she tended him, and since Shinichi had yet to have a bride chosen for him (though he had many interested admirers), both he and Tsukihime found a nakado to convince their respective parents of the advantages of the bargain. It took some serious negotiating on the part of the parents, but the union was approved. Isawa Tsukihime wed into the household of Miya Shinichi. (Advantage: Blissful Betrothal)<br><br>10.) Tsukihime didn't know it at the time, but one of Shinichi's admirers would go on to be a serious enemy. Otomo Sakura had her eyes on the dashing young Miya and prior to his ill-fated trip to the Phoenix lands, she had already began plans to have him betrothed to her. Finding out that he had arranged to be married to some nobody buke samurai was humiliating for a scion of the Imperial Court. Even worse was how ridiculously happy he was about it when the arrangements were made. Her frustration and anger was expressed on many a helpless servant and she spent a good deal of time subtly badmouthing the "Isawa peasant girl" in the Court. Her jealousy and rage went unanswered however. The parents were agreed. The marriage happened. Otomo Sakura has never forgiven and never forgotten, even with her own impending nuptials to the son of the Seppun daimyo. (Adversity: Sworn Enemy-Otomo Sakura)<br><br>11.) Tsukihime has an abiding interest in learning new things. She always wants to know more and to learn more, and sometimes this drive for knowledge isn't always a good thing. She takes whatever chance she can get to study in the libraries of the Phoenix, and in the libraries of her new family among the Miya. (Passion: Curiosity)<br><br>12.)&nbsp; Tsukihime's compassion for life makes it very difficult for her to contemplate taking actions that would end life. (Disadvantage: Softhearted)<br><br>13.) Tsukihime learned the most not from her sensei but from her father. When she was a little girl it was her father, Isawa Sojiro, who bestowed upon her a love of learning. At an age when most samurai children were still playing innocent games and enjoying childhood, Sojiro would challenge his daughter with complex philosophical and theological riddles. Not because he thought she was a prodigy. But simply because he could see his girl was bright and he wanted to foster her mind while he could. It was through riddling with her father and studying his scrolls that she developed her love of learning, which became a passion for her. She was happy to see her father continuing the tradition with her little brother Tetsuya. Before she left for the dojo, she'd join her father in playing riddle games and sharpening the mind of her beloved little brother. (Isawa Sojiro. Advantage: Blessed Lineage. Sojiro is the son of a famous healer who saved the Emperor's household from a virulent plague. <br><br>Disadvantage: Scorn of One Group-the Scorpion. Sojiro inherited the techniques of his famed mother, techniques he passed on to his daughter. The Scorpion believed those techniques could be useful for their clandestine efforts and attempted to seduce and even blackmail the secret out of him. He would not be controlled, and killed the deniable assassins sent to silence him. The Scorpion have not forgotten or forgiven. Meditation +1)<br><br>14.) Tsukihime's most startling physical feature is the single lock of silver-white hair that adorns her head. Her mother said she was touched by the light of the moon at her birth, and she's always had this strand of moon-kissed hair to mark that occassion. She's rather proud of it, and favors decorations in her otherwise black hair that draw attention to it.<br><br>15.) Tsukihime has a hard time containing her excitement. Around a subject or person she's passionate about she tends to become a bundle of over-excited joy. It's very hard for her to maintain her on at these times. When she's worried, by contrast, she tends to look into space and lose herself deep in thought. She contains anger very well though, since the sensei taught her the dangers of a shugenja losing their tempers.<br><br>16.) Tsukihime's greatest exposure has been to the peasants of Rokugan. In her time touring the Phoenix provinces she's gotten to know some of them (as much as a samurai can anyways) and she feels a sense of obligation to them. As samurai, it's her job to educate and enlighten them, as well as protect them. She doesn't have a lot of experience with Rokugan's courts, and has only her father's stories of his clashes with the Scorpion to judge them by. She has a good relationship with her new family in the Miya, and adores her husband. Her compassionate stance towards the heimin means that she views the Miya in a favorable light for their good works towards the lower classes. <br><br>17.) Tsukihime has a good relationship with both of her parents. She was always a daddy's girl at heart and still maintains a lot of warm correspondence with her father from the road. Her mother Kyoko, who came from the Agasha family, is someone who Tsukihime also gets along well with. There's a lot of playful banter between them, especially now that Tsukihime's all grown up and married and off to her duties. She also has a younger brother, Tetsuya, who has already shown an affinity for the air kami and who idolizes his big sister. She loves her little brother dearly and is fond of bringing him treats and stories from the road when she's home. Tetsuya is too young to go to the dojo, but the stories of his sister the traveling healer fire his imagination and thirst for adventure.<br><br>18.) Tsukihime took her name for her grandmother, Isawa Tsukiko, who discovered a cure for a plague that had afflicted the Empire at the time. Tsukiko was born on the first night of a full moon, the same as Tsukihime, and given their similar interests in the medicinal arts, the name seemed appropriate. (5: Discovery, 9: Medicine)<br><br>19.) Her personal name is Tsukihime, which means "moon princess".<br><br>20.) Tsukihime knows that when she dies she'll be reborn. After all, she is Phoenix. She should die confronting some great supernatural evil that threatens the empire. Hopefully, her death would help the Empire achieve victory. She'd like to die at the side of her beloved Shinichi, joining her ancestors in Yomi.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 01:10:05</strong>
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				For myself, I'd probably want to raise all my rings to 2, since 1 is described as being a bit weak, and 2 average. After that, raise whatever skills I thought would be most useful or often used.<br><br>Maybe see if xp can be used to purchase new spells and special abilities? I haven't checked that yet to see if you could or not.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 02:03:05</strong>
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				I'm using the dojo rank advancemnt as a guide.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 04:51:37</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13609091#msg13609091">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 18-10-2017, 01:10:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">For myself, I'd probably want to raise all my rings to 2, since 1 is described as being a bit weak, and 2 average. After that, raise whatever skills I thought would be most useful or often used.<br><br>Maybe see if xp can be used to purchase new spells and special abilities? I haven't checked that yet to see if you could or not.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>So are we starting at a base of two for all the Rings?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 04:54:55</strong>
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				It's up to yourself. Personally I prefer fairly rounded characters, but that's just me.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 07:04:18</strong>
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				I have all the questions answered here (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13607059#msg13607059) except 16.&nbsp; I welcome input on 16.<br><br>A lot of them are vague where I just picked various concepts and felt like they spoke for themselves without really feeling I know the setting well enough to give some good elaboration.&nbsp; I'm not entirely sure the concept fits together as a fully-fleshed character rather than a set of attributes, but it'll be fun to try out.<br><br>To anyone who knows the system better than me, if I have something that doesn't really fit, please don't hesitate to tell me.&nbsp; I'm just not going to know otherwise.&nbsp; Nobody knows the system, but I don't even really know the setting, so...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 11:57:55</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13608999#msg13608999">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 18-10-2017, 00:34:03</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You're going to need to break me down what you got at the different stages. For example, the dojo skills are pick 5 of the 7 choices, so I'd need to know what you picked.<br><br>Also, if you spent the XP on stuff after character creation, I'd need to know what on.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>How many XP have we got? I didn't notice we had XP to spend, too!<br><br>I'm pretty sure I got Melee (weapon), Melee (unarmed), Fitness, Tactics and Meditation, while in the dojo.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 16:01:36</strong>
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				We have 24xp to spend. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>18-10-2017, 19:33:26</strong>
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				<strong>AndyZ:</strong> One question that comes to mind with your character that could be explained more is this: how did a Mirumoto get accepted at the Kitsuki dojo? The families tend to be possessive of the schools and techniques that make them unique. That's not to say they never accept students from outside of the family though! Just that it's usually a matter of some importance when setting up the background. And the Kitsuki senseis might expect more out of you than they would a Kitsuki since they went to the trouble of taking you in and training you.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 00:47:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13610980#msg13610980">Quote from: Empyrean on 18-10-2017, 19:33:26</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>AndyZ:</strong> One question that comes to mind with your character that could be explained more is this: how did a Mirumoto get accepted at the Kitsuki dojo? The families tend to be possessive of the schools and techniques that make them unique. That's not to say they never accept students from outside of the family though! Just that it's usually a matter of some importance when setting up the background. And the Kitsuki senseis might expect more out of you than they would a Kitsuki since they went to the trouble of taking you in and training you.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Thank you kindly for letting me know ^_^ I'll ponder how to go with things and might just switch to Kitsuki.<br><br>Edit: I just swapped to Kitsuki.&nbsp; Thank you again for informing me ^_^
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 03:34:30</strong>
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				Okay, going off 24 xp, then my end stats should look like this.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">sheet</div><div class="spoiler_body">Earth: 3<br>Fire: 1<br>Water: 2<br>Air: 1<br>Void: 3<br><br>Fitness 2<br>Command 1<br>Tactics 2<br>MA (melee) 3<br>Survival 2<br>Meditation 1<br>Smithing 2<br><br>Resilience: 10<br>Focus: 2<br>Composure: 8<br>Vigilance: 2<br><br>Status: 30<br>Glory: 52<br>Honor: 40<br><br>Kata: Lord Hida's Grip, Striking as Earth, Iaijutsu, Warrior's Resolve, Crescent Moon Style<br>Way of the Crab (School Affinity)<br>School Rank: 2<br><br>XP SPENT<br>Bought Iaijutsu (3 XP)<br>Bought Warrior's Resolve (3 XP)<br>MA (Melee) +2 (10 xp total; 4+6)<br>Bought Crescent Moon Style (2 xp)<br>Bought Smithing 2 (6 xp total; 2+4)<br><br>And 2/20 xp towards next school rank<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 09:10:35</strong>
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				So, if I understand all this stuff correctly, are Kitsuki Investigators just giant tricksters?&nbsp; I'm looking into all the Kitsuki Social stuff, and if I'm going to have to have a 3 in Air in order to be a Kitsuki Investigator, and all the Social Approaches for Air involve tricking people...
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 14:30:51</strong>
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				Not exactly.<br><br>Justice in Rokugan is .. interesting. <br><br>There is a crime. There will be visible punishment. If you get the actual guilty party, that's a bonus.<br><br>As an example, I was talking to a guy at a con one time that had also played the L5R City of Lies campaign. One of the central plot points is the PCs have to find out who murdered the previous magistrate.<br><br>My group included a Kitsuki investigator, and they looked for evidence, followed up clues and leads and eventually found out who was responsible.<br><br>The guy I spoke to, his group found out who the previous magistrates enemies were, picked one of them, and had him tortured until he confessed his guilt.<br><br>There was a crime committed.<br><br>There was punishment.<br><br>Case closed.<br><br>In Rokugan, reality is what the most powerful person says it is. If the governor says you are obviously drunk, then you are drunk as far as the rest of the room is concerned. If the daimyo says you are guilty of a crime, then you are guilty as far as the rest of the clan is concerned.<br><br>Kitsuki actually look for evidence. They want to find things out. Prove things. This is ... different ... to how most samurai would handle such a matter.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 15:29:22</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13610520#msg13610520">Quote from: Empyrean on 18-10-2017, 16:01:36</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">We have 24xp to spend.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Thank you! I'll make sure to spend them when I get to making the write-up for HH ;D!<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13612771#msg13612771">Quote from: AndyZ on 19-10-2017, 09:10:35</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">So, if I understand all this stuff correctly, are Kitsuki Investigators just giant tricksters?&nbsp; I'm looking into all the Kitsuki Social stuff, and if I'm going to have to have a 3 in Air in order to be a Kitsuki Investigator, and all the Social Approaches for Air involve tricking people...<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>You can trick people into revealing information, too &gt;:)!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 15:55:59</strong>
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				Hairy, here's what confuses me.<br><br>A Dragon Kitsuki Investigator gets Air 3 Fire 2 Water 2 Earth 1 Void 1 before any customization is possible.<br><br>Compare that to how Social Approaches work:<br><br>Social Approaches (choose one)<br>• Reason with them to act based on logic and duty (Earth)<br>• Charm them to develop positive feelings toward you (Water)<br>• Incite them to act on their emotions and desires (Fire)<br>• Trick them into believing something you want them to believe (Air)<br>• Enlighten them to understand a fundamental truth (Void)<br><br>Assuming Courtiers are meant to be predominantly social creatures, and based on the description I've been given, I would expect Earth and Void to be highest to reason with and enlighten others, and Air to be the lowest with tricking people.&nbsp; Yet the exact opposite is true.<br><br>Now, from what I understand of Scorpion, having Air 3 Fire 2 Water 2 Earth 1 Void 1 would make a lot more sense.&nbsp; Indeed, a Bayushi Manipulator has these exact stats as well.<br><br>Is this just a giant flaw in the system?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:04:39</strong>
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				Remember that we're only getting a small smattering of the families and schools. It might not be so much a flaw in the system as it might just be an occurrence of how they limited the selections in the Beta testing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:09:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Possibly. It might also be that this is something playtesting will show. A high Earth rating seems more suitable to the character, but testing how they play with a high Air will show us if this works or not. At worst, an individual GM can always house rule the family / school stats.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Velatha</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:10:19</strong>
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				Indeed beta is there to test and get reactions back to tweak and fix problems.<br><br>BTW been real distracted last few days playing Breath of the Wild.&nbsp; Still going to be distracted moving forward, but thought I'd take the time to finish my sheet at least right fast.&nbsp; About to work on that now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:28:41</strong>
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				Yeah bummed that I had to take the outrider school and the Battle Maiden was not yet available but I will run with it and see how it plays.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:29:59</strong>
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				I can tell you how it'll work without having to play it at all.&nbsp; The player will constantly be faced with the decision of either being a very convincing pathological liar or an unconvincing philosopher.&nbsp; It's a bit like handing someone a sheet with Charisma 1 Manipulation 5 telling them to play someone honest and trustworthy, while another character with Charisma 1 Manipulation 5 is told to play someone who is manipulative and conniving.<br><br>I think the reasoning for it is because the Scholar Approaches use Analyze for Air:<br><br>Analyze Approach (Air Ring): Detecting traces of a regional accent in a character’s speech, discerning a character’s feelings about honor and Bushidō, noticing slight imperfections in a mon or personal chop that reveal it to be a forgery, recognizing hints of dishonorable character traits.<br><br>But why would you apply the same attribute for analyzing as for lying?<br><br>Now that I'm reading up on stuff, I'm not entirely sure I'm as interested in the design.&nbsp; I'd either have to rework him to be more deceitful or just accept that my stats don't work right for the entire beta process.&nbsp; Would you object if I tried to put together a different character entirely?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:36:38</strong>
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				No objections from me. If there's a character appeals more to you, go for it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:49:04</strong>
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				&nbsp;Kinda what's making me take so long, I'm trying to decide what Rings to have high. Right now Shinobu is sitting at Earth 2, Fire 2, Air 2, Water 2, and Void 3. And that's with spending 12xp on the Rings....
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:56:19</strong>
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				I'm thinking about going for Doji Diplomat, but without knowledge of the setting, I'm worried I'm either going to need to take a Common Sense merit (which I can't seem to find), or you'll need to be egregiously patient with me and ask me to make a lot of edits every time a faux pas kicks in.<br><br>For example, I can invent things like giving someone a slight by bowing <em>almost but not quite</em> deep enough, but I'm not 100% on who she'd even be supposed to bow to.&nbsp; I don't want things to get grating on you as a GM if I'm playing a character who's supposed to be schooled since birth on etiquette and I the player make lots of obvious errors.<br><br>I also want to ask Velatha: are these the same character?&nbsp; How common is white hair for the Crane clan?&nbsp; I've had games where I accidentally used the same face claim, and if so, you have the picture first and I don't want to poach.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://pre01.deviantart.net/993d/th/pre/f/2012/195/c/a/legend_of_the_five_rings_female_samurai_by_phantom_cz-d579ozg.jpg)</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Velatha</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 16:57:36</strong>
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				I'm mostly confused right now with the techniques. In order to go up a rank in your school you have to buy a kata with a higher level prerequisite.&nbsp; I'm assuming that this means you begin at the level on the left of the advancement guide and work towards the next and the kata should be the last one purchased as you then meet all other necessary prereqs or do you buy it to advance, and simply can't use it outside of practice until you attain the rank, thereby explaining the need for the school rank.&nbsp; It's a little vague in there and open to several interpretations.<br><br>It seems fairly common from what I saw while looking at Crane clan pics so go ahead Andy
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 17:05:44</strong>
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				&nbsp;White hair is about as common for the Crane as red hair is for the Irish.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 17:06:55</strong>
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				Thank you kindly ^_^
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 17:13:37</strong>
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				More common in the Doji family than others, if I remember correctly, but still recognizable enough as a clan trait that some Crane will dye their hair white.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Velatha</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 17:18:26</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613347#msg13613347">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 19-10-2017, 16:49:04</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> Kinda what's making me take so long, I'm trying to decide what Rings to have high. Right now Shinobu is sitting at Earth 2, Fire 2, Air 2, Water 2, and Void 3. And that's with spending 12xp on the Rings....<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>By the way unless I'm very much mistaken shadow, even before buying any ring pluses you should look like:<br>Earth: 2<br>Air: 1<br>Water:3<br>Fire:2<br>Void:2<br>That's adding in your clan, family, school, and how you stand out.&nbsp; That should change your spending a bit I should hope
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 17:37:42</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613420#msg13613420">Quote from: Velatha on 19-10-2017, 17:18:26</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">By the way unless I'm very much mistaken shadow, even before buying any ring pluses you should look like:<br>Earth: 2<br>Air: 1<br>Water:3<br>Fire:2<br>Void:2<br>That's adding in your clan, family, school, and how you stand out.&nbsp; That should change your spending a bit I should hope<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><br>&nbsp;Ah, didn't add in a bonus for how Shinobu stands out. That gives me 6xp extra to spend then, and I can bump Void up to 3, then probably take Iron Forest Style and some ranks in Martial (Melee).<br>&nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 17:46:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				One thing I've seen commented on in the beta forums is that a single ring makes some characteristics odd. With a high Air, why would a good investigator also make a good liar? The two shouldn't really cross over that way. For the moment though, I guess we play the rules as they are, and pass back whatever feedback we think warranted.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 17:51:32</strong>
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				&nbsp;I think it's supposed to encourage you to make a well balanced character, instead of one focused on a specific Ring? Like Andy's Manipulation 5/Charisma 1 example, the game would rather you have Charisma 3 Manipulation 3.<br><br>&nbsp;Possible character picture.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.imgur.com/Jutr9eV.jpg)</div></div><br>&nbsp;Another possible picture, though there's a distinct lack of actual armor....<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.imgur.com/wA10HWZ.jpg)</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:00:21</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613494#msg13613494">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 19-10-2017, 17:51:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> I think it's supposed to encourage you to make a well balanced character, instead of one focused on a specific Ring? Like Andy's Manipulation 5/Charisma 1 example, the game would rather you have Charisma 3 Manipulation 3.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Holding to my example, the game starts you out with Charisma 1 Manipulation 5.&nbsp; You might want to buy up Charisma after the fact, and you're able to do so, but you can't lower your Manipulation to put the points elsewhere.<br><br>If I start with Air 3 Earth 1, I can buy up Earth with XP, but that won't drop my Air.<br><br><hr><br>Here's something I'm noticing in Anxieties.&nbsp; Emphasis mine:<br><br>Painful Honesty (Air)<br>Type: Interpersonal<br>Description: You are tormented by internal conflict when you lie or al<br>low a lie to pass. You cannot lie directly, and though you can tell or abet<br>indirect lies or lies of omission, you don’t enjoy it.<br>Effects: The following apply to a character with the Painful Honesty anxiety:<br><strong>• When you have the chance to show off your cleverness or slyly insult<br>someone, you take it, even if you gain nothing from it.</strong><br>• After you make a check to mislead someone else (such as a Courtesy<br>[Air] check to falsely besmirch someone’s reputation or a Command<br>[Air] check to manipulate an underling), you suffer 3 strife. If you suffer<br>an outburst this way, you gain 1 Void point after resolving the outburst.<br><br>I'm a bit confused how being painfully honest correlates to showing off your cleverness or needing to insult people.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:03:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Trump?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:03:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				From that, I'd guess that either it's a major typographical error, or that the concept of 'honesty' in Rokugan is a bit different than what we're accustomed to. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:09:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				That does seem out of place, yeah.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Velatha</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:17:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Now especially given the name of the anxiety it could just mean that you are a bit of an asshole.&nbsp; That makes the statement seem about right, insulting people just as a joke.&nbsp; Doesn't make you a bad person, but some people will like to hang around you for a laugh, and some people will be overly sensitive and not like you.<br><br>As a side note, Shadow, the first pic you posted is kinda cute, but I personally much prefer the second if you were looking for opinions.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:20:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I don't think it's out of place.&nbsp; Brutal honesty is something that's well known on Rokugan.&nbsp; I think it's meant for people like Doji Barahime who have a sharp tongue and get burned by it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:24:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Their idea of honesty&nbsp; is much different than ours and not considered a good thing. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:25:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;You know, I didn't even notice Empyreal's gal was Soft Hearted too.... Though, honestly, I don't like any of the specific anxieties listed, they seem super limiting to how a character can be played.<br><br>&nbsp;Maybe a Dark Secret related to her birth family.<br><br>&nbsp;Also, thanks Velatha, will probably use the second pic.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:30:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, honesty is usually a tongue in cheek kind of thing. Subtly is key in this society. One doesn't come outright and call someone a liar, one would say that they were mistaken and usually it would be phrased as a question.<br><br>Also, my character is open for pre-existing relationships. He's been to the Wall and he's fought against the creatures of the Shadowlands.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:31:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Thing is, through character creation, we all very specifically do have to pick an anxiety. I like it, because it makes the characters feel human, to me; a change from traditional high fantasy with its flawless heroes who--again, to me--tend to become almost alien in their perfection. And it doesn't limit you so much as penalize you (which to me are two separate but related beasts).&nbsp; You can act contrary to your anxiety, but it gives you Strife, which can make you eventually have what is essentially a meltdown/breakdown (Outburst). <br><br>Then again, we also pick up anxiety-reducing passions to remove our Strife, so things do balance out in a way. It makes for flawed characters, which I love. <br><br>@Pockets it's entirely possible our characters know each other, then. But, they would have to play it low-key, considering the Musha Sugyo he's on. http://l5r.wikia.com/wiki/Musha_Shugyo
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:37:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Well the Monks are known for being strange anyhow. So him being friends with someone on such a pilgrimage wouldn't be all that odd. But even still, Takeo would acknowledge the friendship in a subtle manner because there are supposed to be no ties for Musha Shugyo.<br><br>Anyway, I'll PM you so we can kind of plan a bit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:41:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				If no one wants to be my character's husband, I'm just gonna go ahead and make her husband be an NPC and have Jun be a member of the Crab Clan.&nbsp; I'd much rather it be a player character though if anyone is at all interested. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:45:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Looking between Ferocity, Dark Secret, or trying to figure out a custom one.... Didn't realize that Empyreal also had Soft Hearted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:45:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I have barely had a chance to read the rules yet.&nbsp; May have to wait until this weekend.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Velatha</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 18:46:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613564#msg13613564">Quote from: TheHangedMan on 19-10-2017, 18:31:15</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Thing is, through character creation, we all very specifically do have to pick an anxiety. I like it, because it makes the characters feel human, to me; a change from traditional high fantasy with its flawless heroes who--again, to me--tend to become almost alien in their perfection. And it doesn't limit you so much as penalize you (which to me are two separate but related beasts).&nbsp; You can act contrary to your anxiety, but it gives you Strife, which can make you eventually have what is essentially a meltdown/breakdown (Outburst). <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I tend to agree.&nbsp; I for example am playing a character who's ninjo is to love and be loved in return, and paired her having made a vow not to be married at the time of her gempukku (largely honestly due to her attraction to other women as opposed to men frankly) and her irrepressible flirtation with the ladies it should make for an interesting character with some self conflict as any carnal encounters would be very secretive affairs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 19:00:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(http://pre01.deviantart.net/993d/th/pre/f/2012/195/c/a/legend_of_the_five_rings_female_samurai_by_phantom_cz-d579ozg.jpg)</div>Doji Shizuka<br><br>Air 3 Water 3 Fire 2 Earth 1 Void 2<br><br>1 Aesthetics<br>1 Composition<br>3 Courtesy<br>2 Culture<br>1 Design<br>1 Games<br>1 Government<br>1 Martial Arts [Ranged]<br>1 Meditation<br>1 Performance<br>1 Theology<br><br>Status 45 Glory 52 Honor 60<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Shallow Waters</div><div class="spoiler_body">Description: The Yasuki family claims to be able to look at anyone and know exactly what they want but will never ask for. Whether or not this boast is true, a good courtier learns to read the desires of those around them from the subtle cues of their responses in conversation, as well as how to probe for details without revealing their intentions.<br>Prerequisites: School Rank 1 XP Cost: 2<br>Activation: When you make a Social skill (Water) check targeting a character, you may spend [Opportunity] as follows:<br>Water [Opportunity]: Learn one material item or worldly experience the<br>target desires.<br>Water [Opportunity 2]: Learn the target’s ninjō (see page 22).<br></div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Lady Doji's Decree</div><div class="spoiler_body">Description: Culture, writing, law: without Doji, Rokugan would have none of these. Propriety and order were of great importance to the founder of the Crane Clan, and along with grace and eloquence. With a word, she was said to defuse the most dangerous situations. Crane Clan courtiers follow in her footsteps, striking at the heart of a matter with their words and transfixing all but the most callous or duplicitous hearts with the demand that they be heard.<br>Prerequisites: Crane Clan, School Rank 2 XP Cost: 3<br>Activation: Once per game session as an action, you may make a Courtesy (Void) check targeting a number of characters up to your school rank. The TN of this check is equal to the vigilance of the character with the highest status among your targets.<br>Effects: If you succeed, your targets cannot perform Attack actions targeting you. This effect persists for one round, plus additional rounds equal to your bonus successes, or until you perform an Attack action.<br></div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Speaking in Silence (School Ability)</div><div class="spoiler_body">Doji Courtiers are known across Rokugan for the subtlety with which they act, and no other courtier school can express such depths from a single gesture. Without ever breaking their perfect etiquette, the Doji Diplomats ensure that none can forget the grandeur and magnanimity of the Crane Clan, and that every favor they deign to give is returned to the Crane tenfold.<br>Once per scene when making a check to persuade or influence someone, after Step 5: Choose Kept Dice, you may add a number of kept Ring dice showing results equal to your school rank.</div></div><br><br>Starting Outfit: Ceremonial clothes, wakizashi, bow, calligraphy set, <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Traveling Pack</div><div class="spoiler_body"><ul class="bbc_list" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><li>Coin Purse</li><li>Divination Kit (Kawaru Coins)</li><li>Fan</li><li>Shuki (set of one flask and two sake cups)</li><li>Small Hand Mirror</li><li>Small Tent</li><li>Spare Kimono</li><li>Tatami Mat</li><li>Tea Set</li><li>Wicker Umbrella</li></ul></div></div>, pony, 10 koku, ivory chopsticks.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">20 XP spent so far (24 total) - 4xp remaining</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rank 1: 16xp<br>Fire 2 &gt; 6xp<br>Courtesy 3 &gt; 6xp<br>Games 1 &gt; 2xp<br>Performance 1 &gt; 2xp<br><br>Rank 2: 4xp<br>Government 1 &gt; 2xp<br>Theology 1 &gt; 2xp<br></div></div><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">20Q</div><div class="spoiler_body">1. What clan does your character belong to?&nbsp; Crane<br>2. What family does your character belong to?&nbsp; The Doji Family<br>3. What is your character’s role and school?&nbsp; Doji Diplomat School [Courtier]<br><br>Skill Increases (choose five different skills): +1 Aesthetics, +1 Composition, +1 Courtesy, +1 Culture, +1 Martial Arts [Ranged]<br><br>Shūji (choose one): Shallow Waters<br><br>4. How does your character stand out within their school?&nbsp; Self-awareness, insight, or mysticism (+1 Void Ring)<br>5. What is your character’s duty to their lord?&nbsp; To maintain peace while ensuring the superiority of her lord's position.<br>6. What does your character long for?&nbsp; To someday raise a family and pass on her wisdom.<br>7. What is your character’s opinion of their clan?&nbsp; Crane sets the standard of excellence to allow every other Clan to see how it looks, yet must graciously understand that no other Clan has a hope of reaching that standard.&nbsp; +5 Glory.<br>8. What does your character think of Bushidō?&nbsp; If there was anything wrong with it, it would have been discovered centuries ago.&nbsp; +10 Honor.<br>9. What is your character’s greatest accomplishment so far?&nbsp; I don't know if this is even feasible, but negotiating peace between some sort of manifested spirit and a village.&nbsp; Sixth Sense [Void]<br>10. What holds your character back the most in life?&nbsp; Shizuka just can't seem to catch her breath as easily as other people.&nbsp; Incurable Illness [Earth]<br>11. What activity makes your character feel at peace?&nbsp; The future is wonderful and mysterious, but sometimes arrives too slowly.&nbsp; Fortune-Telling [Void] gives her a sense of belonging within the universe and helps remind her of her place within it.<br>12. What concern, fear, or foible troubles your character the most?&nbsp; Shizuka does not fear death from battle, but she does fear mutilation, scars, the loss of her beauty.&nbsp; Death would be a welcome end if the alternative is living flawed.&nbsp; Battle Trauma [Fire]<br>13. Who has your character learned the most from during their life?&nbsp; Her grandmother Sakura has been an instrumental force throughout her life, teaching her all sorts of things, including how to have a conversation even when her lungs hurt far too much to actually speak.&nbsp; Subtle Observer [Air]<br>14. What detail do others find most striking about your character?&nbsp; Shizuka has an interesting contrast with sound and silence.&nbsp; In her element, she can spend hours without making a sound, but in more stressful situations or when exertion is required, the wheezing sound of catching her breath accompanies her movements.<br><br>One thing distinctive about Shizuka is her complete lack of ever wearing perfume or using incense.&nbsp; As it has been explained, her connection to Air is so pure and absolute that the mundane air around her is difficult for her to breathe, triggering difficulties for her.&nbsp; The reputation is such that offering her incense or perfume is seen as an insult.<br><br>Doji Shizuka rarely goes anywhere without elaborate fan, the edges made with gold instead of wood and depicting the original mute Doji Shizuka upon either side.&nbsp; Upon one side, her ancestor smiles and beckons, and upon the other, she has her face turned completely to the side, raising her own fan in a symbol of dismissal.<br><br>She also never wears makeup.&nbsp; Several years ago, a provincial governor idly commented that her beauty is so perfect that any attempts to wear cosmetics only detracted from her features.&nbsp; In response, she gave her makeup kit to his attendant, who had been commenting on her own desire for cosmetics.<br>15. How does your character react to stressful situations?&nbsp; Trembling, shaking, reminding herself who she is and that she's a samurai.&nbsp; During an unmasking, it's not unknown for her to run and hide, just curling up somewhere and crying.<br>16. What are your character’s preexisting relationships with other clans, families, organizations, and traditions?&nbsp; <br><br>After hearing of a dispute involving the Mantis Clan, Doji Shizuka was sent to investigate and handle the situation.&nbsp; Rather than simply crush the Minor Clan, Shizuka listened with attention, discussing the matter and finding a solution that didn't really inconvenience Crane but allowed Mantis to save face.&nbsp; As thanks, she was gifted with a pair of ivory chopsticks.<br><br>17. How would your character’s parents describe them?&nbsp; Shizuka was always lavished and adorned with praise by her parents, leaving her both desirous of receiving more yet fully cognizant of the emptiness of the words.<br><br>Shizuka has developed a knack for Meditation, which her parents find quite acceptable.<br>18. Who was your character named to honor?&nbsp; (I kept my old roll.)&nbsp; The first Shizuka was mute, living her complete life in silence, yet never straining to be understood.&nbsp; Imperial Heritage.<br>19. What is your character’s personal name?&nbsp; Shizuka, which means "quiet."&nbsp; Feminine.<br>20. How should your character die?&nbsp; If she has to die, I'd like her death to serve a purpose, such as standing alone against overwhelming odds long enough to give the Shugenja time to complete a ritual or something like that.&nbsp; Being released from active duty and traveling enough that she can actually stop, settle a family and be a good mother would also be a sort of happy ending that would remove her from play.&nbsp; Committing honorable seppuku is fully on the table if the plot necessitates it.<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">v1.0 Edits</div><div class="spoiler_body">I changed the wording for one part, and otherwise fully added text for others.<br><br><hr><br>During an <del>outburst</del> <strong>unmasking</strong>, it's not unknown for her to run and hide, just curling up somewhere and crying.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">“Additionally, choose one distinctive piece of equipment (other than a weapon or armor) that your character carries or wears most of the time. This bit of personal flare might accent their striking features or stand in contrast to them.”</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>One thing distinctive about Shizuka is her complete lack of ever wearing perfume or using incense.&nbsp; As it has been explained, her connection to Air is so pure and absolute that the mundane air around her is difficult for her to breathe, triggering difficulties for her.&nbsp; The reputation is such that offering her incense or perfume is seen as an insult.<br><br>Doji Shizuka rarely goes anywhere without elaborate fan, the edges made with gold instead of wood and depicting the original mute Doji Shizuka upon either side.&nbsp; Upon one side, her ancestor smiles and beckons, and upon the other, she has her face turned completely to the side, raising her own fan in a symbol of dismissal.<br><br>She also never wears makeup.&nbsp; Several years ago, a provincial governor idly commented that her beauty is so perfect that any attempts to wear cosmetics only detracted from her features.&nbsp; In response, she gave her makeup kit to his attendant, who had been commenting on her own desire for cosmetics.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">“Additionally, choose one item of rarity 7 or lower that your character received as a gift from one such group, took in battle fighting against them, or that otherwise relates to or symbolizes the character’s past and ongoing relationship with them. Add this item to your starting equipment.”</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>After hearing of a dispute involving the Mantis Clan, Doji Shizuka was sent to investigate and handle the situation.&nbsp; Rather than simply crush the Minor Clan, Shizuka listened with attention, discussing the matter and finding a solution that didn't really inconvenience Crane but allowed Mantis to save face.&nbsp; As thanks, she was gifted with a pair of ivory chopsticks.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">“Additionally, gain one rank of a skill in which your character has 0 ranks, and determine whether your character’s parents approve of this extracurricular interest or see it as a regrettable deviation, and why.”</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Shizuka has developed a knack for Meditation, which her parents find quite acceptable.<br><br>(I removed Meditation from the XP cost.)<br><br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 21:00:13</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613552#msg13613552">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 19-10-2017, 18:25:42</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> You know, I didn't even notice Empyreal's gal was Soft Hearted too.... Though, honestly, I don't like any of the specific anxieties listed, they seem super limiting to how a character can be played.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>There is the option to create your own.<br><br>We could possibly work up some ideas from the 4th ed advantages / disadvantages list, if there was something there you felt worked better?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 21:04:25</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613604#msg13613604">Quote from: Velatha on 19-10-2017, 18:46:02</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I tend to agree.&nbsp; I for example am playing a character who's ninjo is to love and be loved in return, and paired her having made a vow not to be married at the time of her gempukku (largely honestly due to her attraction to other women as opposed to men frankly) and her irrepressible flirtation with the ladies it should make for an interesting character with some self conflict as any carnal encounters would be very secretive affairs.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>&nbsp;Marriage in Rokugan is less about love and attractions and more about alliances though.<br><br>&nbsp;Still mulling about on what Shinobu's personality would be like. I'm thinking someone who will stubbornly never back down when they see someone in trouble, with a strong sense of justice and honor. Maybe a bit of a proud streak in there, more than likely to get her in trouble. She's Tsukihime's yojimbo, though it's possible others have met her before as well.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 21:09:14</strong>
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				I'm already seeing some inconsistencies already. In order to progress to School Rank 2 for the Togashi Tattooed Order you need to get Way of the Earthquake, but in order to buy it you need to have School Rank 2. Which makes no sense. How do you want to handle that Hairy?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 21:12:16</strong>
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				You just need to spemd 16xp on any of the things in the dojo list.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 21:45:56</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613858#msg13613858">Quote from: Pockets on 19-10-2017, 21:09:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm already seeing some inconsistencies already. In order to progress to School Rank 2 for the Togashi Tattooed Order you need to get Way of the Earthquake, but in order to buy it you need to have School Rank 2. Which makes no sense. How do you want to handle that Hairy?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Hairy is currently purging Xenos, and will check the rules when he gets home ... assuming the angry Lictor right beside him doesn't interfere too much :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 21:54:05</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613919#msg13613919">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 19-10-2017, 21:45:56</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hairy is currently purging Xenos, and will check the rules when he gets home ... assuming the angry Lictor right beside him doesn't interfere too much :)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>*sends three squads of three Tau Broadsides armed with Heavy Rail Rifles and Smart Missile Systems rigged out with Advanced Targeting Systems to help with the Lictor* FOR THE GREATER GOOD!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-10-2017, 21:59:38</strong>
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				A kill team of rank 8 Deathwatch, all in terminator armour, other than my Raven Guard. Currently inside a Tyranid bio cruiser :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 00:32:34</strong>
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				Okay, so looking at Way of the Earthquake, this is how I see it. Every character starts off at Rank 1, and buys stuff from the rank 1 table to advance to rank 2. Spending 16xp gets you to rank 2, at which point you can purchase stuff on the rank 2 table to get to rank 3. You would be able to buy Way of the Earthquake, since you are school rank 2 at the point at which you can buy it.<br><br>Once you have spent a further 20xp, you go to rank 3.<br><br>On first impressions, this seems to indicate fairly quick leveling up, even if the GM is supposed to give out 2xp per session.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zahard</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 01:04:42</strong>
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				Ya'll are full up on characters, but I love L5R. I'll be keeping an eye out, as at first glance it looks like these beta rules are a LOT better than previous editions. I want to see how they are in action.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 01:17:08</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13614285#msg13614285">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 20-10-2017, 00:32:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Okay, so looking at Way of the Earthquake, this is how I see it. Every character starts off at Rank 1, and buys stuff from the rank 1 table to advance to rank 2. Spending 16xp gets you to rank 2, at which point you can purchase stuff on the rank 2 table to get to rank 3. You would be able to buy Way of the Earthquake, since you are school rank 2 at the point at which you can buy it.<br><br>Once you have spent a further 20xp, you go to rank 3.<br><br>On first impressions, this seems to indicate fairly quick leveling up, even if the GM is supposed to give out 2xp per session.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>But if you look at the advancement for the Togashi Tattooed Monk it's one of the Kiho necessary to advance to School Rank 2. Just an inconsistency I thought I'd point out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Steir</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 02:18:49</strong>
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				Currently going over the rules at a slow pace - I like the idea they put into the game considering the internal struggles of samurai on top of the already existing struggles day have to deal with every day, the dice though can be quite a challenge. I think the best you can currently do is chart the table up and assign numbers to the corresponding face of the dice. Takes a little more time, but at least you don't have to make custom dice or buy for the time being. :P<br><br>As for the situation regarding the Air ring. I feel it isn't exactly limited to conning people but more on how good you are at persuading them to believe in what your character is saying. So it's not just for telling a convincing lie, but also to tell a convincing truth.<br><br>These are my thoughts on the matter. I'll just go back to lurking for now.<br><br>:3c
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 04:02:04</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13614376#msg13614376">Quote from: Pockets on 20-10-2017, 01:17:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">But if you look at the advancement for the Togashi Tattooed Monk it's one of the Kiho necessary to advance to School Rank 2. Just an inconsistency I thought I'd point out.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Ah, right, I get you now. I'm guessing that's a typo, or poor editing. Either its a rank 1 or a rank 2 ability ... it can't be both in the rank 1 abilities list and have a requirement for rank 2 to get it. That makes no sense.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 05:12:25</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13614285#msg13614285">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 20-10-2017, 00:32:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">On first impressions, this seems to indicate fairly quick leveling up, even if the GM is supposed to give out 2xp per session.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>2xp per hour, not session.&nbsp; So that can get pretty fast indeed.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13614699#msg13614699">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 20-10-2017, 04:02:04</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Ah, right, I get you now. I'm guessing that's a typo, or poor editing. Either its a rank 1 or a rank 2 ability ... it can't be both in the rank 1 abilities list and have a requirement for rank 2 to get it. That makes no sense.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Lady Doji's Decree comes free to all Doji Diplomats but is listed at Level 2.&nbsp; I'm just assuming that either I automatically get it, or I will automatically get it at level 2.<br><br>The simplest way to handle the contradiction is to make it the absolute last thing you buy at rank 1, or the very first thing you buy at rank 2.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 05:46:03</strong>
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				Here is my work in progress....<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1d/UtakuMurasaki.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Identity</strong></span></span><br><br><strong>Name:</strong> Utaku Murasaki<br><strong>Clan: </strong>Unicorn<br><strong>Family:</strong> Utaku<br><strong>School/Rank:</strong> Shinjo Outrider School (Bushi)<br><em>Born in the Saddle (School Ability):</em> The bond between a Shinjo Outrider and their mount is legendary. In Shinjo lore, many noble steeds are nearly as famous as their riders. Once per scene, before rolling dice, you may declare that you are directing your horse to aid in a task and describe how its efforts should be helpful in those circumstances. Reduce the TN of the check by your school rank. Your horse must be present in the scene for you to use this ability.<br><br><strong>Techniques Available:</strong> Kata, Shuji, Rituals<br><strong>Samurai Heritage:</strong> Famous Deed: One of your ancestors won a great victory for their clan or even the Emperor, and was rewarded with an item of incredible quality. +3 Glory, A Weapon<br><br><strong>Experience:</strong> 24<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Rings</strong></span></span><br><br><strong>Air:</strong> 2<br><strong>Earth</strong>: 3<br><strong>Fire:</strong> 2<br><strong>Water</strong>: 3<br><strong>Void:</strong> 2<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Social Standing</strong></span></span><br><br><strong>Honor:</strong> 43<br><strong>Glory:</strong> 52<br><strong>Status:</strong> 30<br><strong>Ninjo:</strong><br><strong>Giri:</strong> Murasaki is a yojimbo in service to her lord.<br><strong>Titles:</strong><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Skills</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Artisan Skills</strong></span><br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Martial Skills</strong></span><br>Melee:&nbsp; 2<br>Fitness:&nbsp; 2<br>Ranged: 2<br>Tactics: 2<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Social Skills</strong></span><br>Courtesy: 1<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Scholar Skills</strong></span><br>Medicine 1<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Trade Skills</strong></span><br>Survival: 2<br></div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Advantages and Disadvantages</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Distinctions:</strong> Keen Sight (Water)<br><strong>Adversities:</strong> Bluntness (Air)<br><strong>Passions:</strong> Ikebana (Water)<br><strong>Anxieties:</strong> Impatience (Earth)<br><strong>Personal Outburst:</strong> <br></div></div><br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Relationships</strong></span></span><br>Murasaki is a yojimbo in service to her lord.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Conflict Modes</div><div class="spoiler_body">Air Stance:<br>Earth Stance:<br>Fire Stance:<br>Water Stance:<br>Void Stance:<br><br>Resilience:<br>Composure:<br>Focus:<br>Vigilance:<br>Void Points:<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Techniques </strong></span><br>Kata: Strike as Water, Pelting Hail Style<br>Shuji: Lady Shinjo’s Speed<br></div></div><br><br><strong>Starting Outfit:</strong> Starting Outfit: Traveling clothes, ashigaru armor, daishō (Family Heirloom katana and wakizashi), scimitar, yumi, knife, traveling pack, Unicorn warhorse, 7 koku.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">20 Questions and Experience</div><div class="spoiler_body">1. What Clan do you belong too?&nbsp; The Unicorn Clan +1 Water, +1 Survival, Status 30<br>2. What Family does your character belong too? The Utaku Family +1 Earth, +1 Fitness, +1 Tactics, Glory 44<br>3. What is your character’s School? Shinjo Outrider School +1 Earth, +1 Fire +1 Fitness, +1 MA (Melee), +1 MA (Ranged), +1 Medicine, +1 Tactics, Techniques Available:&nbsp; Kata, Shuji, Rituals, Starting Techniques: Kata: Striking as Water, Shuji: Lady Shinjo’s Speed, Honor: 40, Born in the Saddle<br>4. How does your character stand out in their school? Friendliness +1 Water<br>5. What is your character’s duty to her lord? Murasaki is a yojimbo in service to her lord.<br>6. What does your character long for? <br>7. What is your character’s opinion of their Clan?&nbsp; Murasaki loves the way of the Unicorn. +5 Glory<br>8. What does your character think of Bushido? Murasaki is a firm believer in the Unicorn Clans interpretation of Bushido. +1 Survival<br>9. What is your characters greatest accomplishment so far? Keen Sight (Water)<br>10. What holds your character back the most in life? Bluntness (Air)<br>11. What activity makes your character feel at peace? Ikebana<br>12. What troubles your character the most? Impatience<br>13. Who has the character learned the most from during their life? Relationship (Advantage or Disadvantage based on Relationship)<br>14. What detail do others find most striking about your character? (Notes)<br>15. How does your character react to stressful situations? (Outbursts)<br>16. What are your character’s preexisting relationships with other clans, families, organizations, and traditions? Relationships<br>17. How would your character’s parents describe them? Relationship between Murasaki and her Parents<br>18. Who was your character named to honor? Famous Deed: One of your ancestors won a great victory for their clan or even the Emperor, and was rewarded with an item of incredible quality. +3 Glory, A Weapon<br>19. What is your character’s personal name? Murasaki<br>20. How should your character die?<br><br>Experience:<br>Air Ring from 1 -&gt; 2 = 6xp<br>Void Ring from 1 -&gt; 2 = 6xp<br>Pelting Hail Style = 2 XP<br>MA Ranged 1 -&gt; 2 = 4 XP<br>MA Melee 1 -&gt; 2 = 4 XP<br>Courtesy 0 -&gt; 1 = 2 XP<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"></div></div></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 06:53:24</strong>
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				I found this written up, and it answers a few questions, so I figured I'd post it for everyone who's also new to this game:<br><br>Honesty is a virtue of Bushidō, but direct honesty is often<br>seen as rudeness among the Rokugani samurai—instead, one is expected<br>to find a polite way to imply one’s meaning to spare the feelings of the<br>other involved. As a result, directness can be something of a rare and<br>valuable commodity, and it is most often dispensed by those with little<br>time for frivolity, such as veteran warriors, or those with little to lose socially, such as monks.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 08:15:48</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13614497#msg13614497">Quote from: Steir on 20-10-2017, 02:18:49</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">the dice though can be quite a challenge. I think the best you can currently do is chart the table up and assign numbers to the corresponding face of the dice. Takes a little more time, but at least you don't have to make custom dice or buy for the time being. :P<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Something I threw together, though ultimately up to Hairy how he wants to do things; we can use E's diceroller, though it doesn't have special dice (as far as I know)<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">a thing</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.imgur.com/WILYQCK.png)<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 14:50:10</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13614832#msg13614832">Quote from: AndyZ on 20-10-2017, 05:12:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Lady Doji's Decree comes free to all Doji Diplomats but is listed at Level 2.&nbsp; I'm just assuming that either I automatically get it, or I will automatically get it at level 2.<br><br>The simplest way to handle the contradiction is to make it the absolute last thing you buy at rank 1, or the very first thing you buy at rank 2.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I seem to recall something about some techniques being available earlier than they normal would be, and that they would be somehow marked to indicate this special school bonus. It's possible these are those special cases, but again, editing / formatting is letting the pdf down.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 14:55:39</strong>
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				Hairy, while you have some free time, I want to ask for advice regarding coming up with family interactions.<br><br>I have a special ancestor of Imperial Heritage, the first Shizuke, who was mute and yet still able to brilliantly overcome the inability to speak.&nbsp; Then I've got a grandmother who taught her to be a Subtle Observer, and parents who lavished her with praise.&nbsp; The Giri I'm thinking is "To maintain peace while ensuring the superiority of her lord's position" and that leaves it open for whoever her lord might be, and as far as preexisting relationships with others...I have no idea whatsoever.<br><br>You know me, and if any of that doesn't work, I can change it ^_^
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 14:57:17</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13614980#msg13614980">Quote from: AndyZ on 20-10-2017, 06:53:24</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I found this written up, and it answers a few questions, so I figured I'd post it for everyone who's also new to this game:<br><br>Honesty is a virtue of Bushidō, but direct honesty is often<br>seen as rudeness among the Rokugani samurai—instead, one is expected<br>to find a polite way to imply one’s meaning to spare the feelings of the<br>other involved. As a result, directness can be something of a rare and<br>valuable commodity, and it is most often dispensed by those with little<br>time for frivolity, such as veteran warriors, or those with little to lose socially, such as monks.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>And that was where ranks in the Sincerity skill came in very useful :)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 15:07:34</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13615328#msg13615328">Quote from: AndyZ on 20-10-2017, 14:55:39</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hairy, while you have some free time, I want to ask for advice regarding coming up with family interactions.<br><br>I have a special ancestor of Imperial Heritage, the first Shizuke, who was mute and yet still able to brilliantly overcome the inability to speak.&nbsp; Then I've got a grandmother who taught her to be a Subtle Observer, and parents who lavished her with praise.&nbsp; The Giri I'm thinking is "To maintain peace while ensuring the superiority of her lord's position" and that leaves it open for whoever her lord might be, and as far as preexisting relationships with others...I have no idea whatsoever.<br><br>You know me, and if any of that doesn't work, I can change it ^_^<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Well, you don't necessarily need to have preexisting relationships, prior to becoming yoriki together. I imagine the Magistrate has collected the team over time, due to their skills being of use to him, or their being placed in his team for political gain for their clan. At this point you've probably all been working together for a bit of time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 15:23:36</strong>
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				I'm welcome to suggestions from anyone who wants to already know Shizuka ^_^
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 15:52:32</strong>
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				I think Murasaki is also far enough along to start talking relationships too.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 16:05:34</strong>
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				Hey, I've taken Karmic Tie.&nbsp; I love having Karmic Tie with other player characters.&nbsp; I was originally going to have it be with Jun's husband, but since no one has taken me up on that, I'm looking for another person. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 16:14:51</strong>
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				&nbsp; Well, Shinobu may be Tsukihime's Yojimbo, but that doesn't mean her services haven't been offered to guard other people before too. Working on some background for her that includes that, actually.<br><br>&nbsp;RE: 2nd rank techniques at start, I read that as a school gives you the technique iconic to that school.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 16:19:09</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13615410#msg13615410">Quote from: Crash on 20-10-2017, 15:52:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I think Murasaki is also far enough along to start talking relationships too.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Okay, I don't know the setting well, but let me throw this out and see how things go.<br><br>I see Ikebana, good Survival, and good Water on your sheet.&nbsp; What if our characters were set out on some sort of task to collect a perfect kind of flower as a gift for whatever NPC it might be appropriate for?&nbsp; With the very different skillsets, each one probably more or less let the other perform her task (Murasaki finding and securing the flower, Shizuka bringing it to said NPC and formally delivering it).<br><br>Up to you if they know each other's Advantages and Disadvantages or not.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13615446#msg13615446">Quote from: ShadowFox89 on 20-10-2017, 16:14:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">&nbsp; Well, Shinobu may be Tsukihime's Yojimbo, but that doesn't mean her services haven't been offered to guard other people before too. Working on some background for her that includes that, actually.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Where's the writeup for Shinobu?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 17:22:53</strong>
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				Andy - At the start of the game Murasuki is Pumpkin’s yojimbo so your idea would either need to include her Shukenja (which is fine by me) or we could have done that quest before the start of game.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 17:24:52</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13615560#msg13615560">Quote from: Crash on 20-10-2017, 17:22:53</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Andy - At the start of the game Murasuki is Pumpkin’s yojimbo so your idea would either need to include her Shukenja (which is fine by me) or we could have done that quest before the start of game.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I was thinking before the start of the game; not sure the idea works as well if your character is already someone else's yojimbo at that point.<br><br>I need to get Shizuka a Yojimbo...
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>20-10-2017, 17:58:15</strong>
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				Before game works for me.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 04:31:50</strong>
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				How are people getting on with their sheets? Anyone need anything from me? :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 04:33:35</strong>
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				&nbsp;Working on mine right now, still can't decide on a good drawback.... It might be interesting for Whispers of Doom, people think that she draws danger wherever she goes, but really it's just a hazard of being a shugenja's bodyguard.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 04:41:09</strong>
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				I need to come up with some relationships.&nbsp; Other than that I am good.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 04:59:15</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Shinobu Shiba</div><div class="spoiler_body">1. What clan does your character belong to?<br>The Phoenix Clan<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Ring Increase:+1 Void<br>Skill Increase: +1 Theology<br>Status: 30<br>The Shiba Family<br>Ring Increase: +1 Water<br>Skill Increases: +1 Courtesy, +1 Tactics</div></div><br>3. What is your character’s role and school? Bushi, Shiba Guardian<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Ring Increases: +1 Earth, +1 Water<br>Skill Increases: +1 Courtesy, +1 Fitness, +1 Martial Arts [Melee],&nbsp; +1 Tactics, +1 Theology<br>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br>Starting Techniques:<br>• Kata (choose one): Striking as Water, Striking as Earth<br>• Kata: Lord Shiba’s Selflessness<br>Honor: 45<br>Way of the Phoenix (School Ability): The Shiba Guardian School teaches<br>the idea of a life-preserving blade, one that is drawn only after all other<br>options have been exhausted. In a clan so full of shugenja, emotional<br>turbulence can lead to catastrophic destruction; it is the Shiba Guardian’s<br>sworn task to keep their clan’s shugenja from being harmed and from<br>harming themselves. If a conflict or disaster can be cut off at the source<br>with a word of wise counsel rather than a swift sword, all the better.<br>Once per scene, when a character at range 0–3 makes a check, you may<br>negate a number of&nbsp; results up to your school rank.<br>Starting Outfit: Ashigaru armor, travel clothing, daishō (katana and wakizashi),<br>spear or naginata, traveling pack, 5 koku.</div></div><br>4. How does your character stand out within their school?<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Creativity, passion, or drive (+1 Fire Ring): Your character is recognized<br>by their teachers and peers for their inventive ideas, their sincere<br>love for the craft of their school, or their intense and irrepressible<br>desire to succeed in their field. Their energy and enthusiasm inspire<br>fellow students and galvanize rivals to put forth their best as well.</div></div><br>5. What is your character’s duty to their lord? Bodyguard<br><br>6. What does your character long for? A place to belong<br><br><br>7. What is your character’s opinion of their clan? Shinobu is a strong believer in peace over power, protecting those who cannot, and holding all things in balance, so she holds her clan in high regard.<br><br><br><br>8. What does your character think of Bushidō? Shinobu holds firm to her clan's philosophy of Bushido.<br><br>9. What is your character’s greatest accomplishment so far? During one of Shinobu's rare tasks away from Tsukihime, she was assigned to the escort duty of one of the Phoenix Clan's provincial governors. What was supposed to have been a simple task of seeing the governor to his winter estate safely, turned near disastrous as the detail was ambushed by ronin and bandits. The fighting lasted for over a day, Shinobu's spear breaking as the moon rose, bodies of the bandits laying around her. By the time the estate guard had come to see what the delay was, only Shinobu and the senior samurai of the escort duty remained standing. Despite the fierce fighting, the governor remained relatively unharmed. Shinobu reminds herself of this fierce fighting each time she begins to doubt herself, to remind her of just what can be overcome through determination. (Advantage: Iron Will)<br><br>10. What holds your character back the most in life? Shinobu is a skilled fighter, a resolute warrior. In the heat of battle, as the storm of conflict rages, she can stand in the center of calm. Yet, when it comes to certain activities outside of battle, she is.... Less than graceful. Shinobu would be an exemplar of a samurai if she could get over tripping over her own two feet, every dance instructor has quit in frustration and her calligraphy tends to be a bit sloppy at best. She isn't blind to this fault either, it tends to be her greatest shame and she tries to keep it as a secret if she can help it. (flaw: clumsiness)<br><br>11. What activity makes your character feel at peace? Shinobu feels most at peace when helping others, seeing others happy and at ease also sets her heart at ease. (passion: generosity)<br><br>12. What concern, fear, or foible troubles your character the most? Shinobu is quiet, preferring to stay in the background and let others speak. After all, it is not the duty of the yojimbo to speak for their charge, they are there to fight so the charge need not. Unless called out, Shinobu tends to avoid saying anything at all. (anxiety: meekness)<br><br>13. Who has your character learned the most from during their life?<br><br>Experience Purchases:<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">School Rank 1 XP: 16/16 ; Increase Air Ring to 2 (6xp), Increase Melee to 2 (4xp), Technique Purchase Iajutsu (3xp), Warrior's Resolve (3x)<br>School Rank 2 8/20: Increase Melee to 3 (6xp); Iron Forest Style (2xp)</div></div></div></div><br>&nbsp;Getting there! Near completion.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 05:22:44</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13618661#msg13618661">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 22-10-2017, 04:31:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">How are people getting on with their sheets? Anyone need anything from me? :)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Just to have you go over what I have for him and see if I missed anything or if you want me to clarify anything.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 05:35:23</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13618661#msg13618661">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 22-10-2017, 04:31:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">How are people getting on with their sheets? Anyone need anything from me? :)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Here's mine: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13613624#msg13613624<br><br>I'm not 100% for preexisting relationships, other than having worked with a few PCs in the past, Velatha's character is going to be her Yojimbo, and I don't see her going out of her way to make any enemies.<br><br>If there's anything where you want me to elaborate, I'll be happy to.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 14:42:50</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13618734#msg13618734">Quote from: Pockets on 22-10-2017, 05:22:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Just to have you go over what I have for him and see if I missed anything or if you want me to clarify anything.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Can you PM the sheet to me?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>22-10-2017, 15:10:51</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13618661#msg13618661">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 22-10-2017, 04:31:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">How are people getting on with their sheets? Anyone need anything from me? :)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I think everything is done on my end. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">here be a picture</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/valkyrieprofile/images/7/79/Suo.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20080320202252)<br>I feel like it's pretty thematically appropriate for him; the heavy red armor is symbolic of his clan, even though he's 'technically' a Ronin right now. The two swords of the samurai are present. He is standing in a strong, stalwart position, defiant of his injuries, which gives a good clue to how his Rings are distributed. And that mask... well, let's say he's got some anger issues.<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">here be a music</div><div class="spoiler_body">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvgHKkTTGO4<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">About Kenshin</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Oni and Goblin aren't the only monsters in the Empire; but they're the ones the people don't know about."--Hida Kenshin <br><br>When the other Clans are busy hiding their faces behind silk fans, the Crab are putting on helmets. When the other Clans are busy exchanging honeyed words, the Crab sharpen their swords. While the rest of the Empire kills itself over pointless squabbles and trifling insults, the Crab throw themselves at an enemy countless in number, inestimable in malice; and all for what? So that those pompous bags of winds can keep trading half-truths and veiled insults in their fancy gardens! <br><br>Crab are brusque individuals, but Kenshin has seemingly taken this almost to its logical conclusion. There is no real room for nicety; not to strangers, at least. Not to the Unproven. And even then, when someone is Proven, the niceties can only go so far, because a kind word won't save you from being killed by an Oni's tetsubo; only good steel, and the will to kill can save you from that. And some times, you know... some times, monsters aren't just goblins, or Oni. Some times, the real monster is our fellow man; and some times, they need to die, too. <br><br>While in the field of battle, Kenshin can enter into an almost Zen-like state of tranquility, outside of the fight, away from the blood and the carnage, life is more difficult. People are difficult. He's expectant of, and accustomed to, the people of the Empire playing their stupid word games, and political maneuvers; acting as if they were some grand general when all they are weak and pathetic thralls that would come back as zombies if they spent even a few hours in the Shadowlands. To say that Kenshin has a lot of anger and animosity would be... a very astute observation. <br><br>It is also a good observation to understand that while he struggles to uphold the tenets of Bushido, when push comes to shove, he sees his first duty as killing monsters--and to a lesser extent, protecting people from the predations of said monsters (though he would be loath to admit he does this for any reason besides some sort of self-righteous "I have to do it because no one else will", or a feeling that the other Clans don't know what the "real threat" is).<br><br>At seventeen years old, Kenshin is still quite young, and susceptible to the follies of youth. While his warrior prowess, and special skills beyond that make him a good candidate for defending the Wall and going on Shadowlands excursions, his lack of maturity is a serious problem. It was generally agreed upon that sending him out on a Musha Sugyo, to experience the lands beyond the Empire, and to see what it is they fight for, would be the final touch that his education needed; that it was something he simply could not learn in the Dojo, even though his Sensei had otherwise done a remarkable job in tutoring him.<br><br>An interesting fact about Kenshin is that he has a strange power among the Bushi, and actually received some tutelage from a Shugenja named Emi to hone this power. When he was still young, no older than 13 or 14, he sensed a great malicious energy. He begged his Sensei to send warriors to investigate it, throwing an uncharacteristic hysterical fit until they did so. It's a good thing they listened to the youth, for a band of monsters had managed to find a way past the wall, and were intent on causing harm; but they were quickly foiled.<br><br>After this occurred, his time was spent training both his body, with Sensei Noetha, and his mind with Sensei Emi, who taught him more about the universe, and the strands of webbing that connect everything together; how to understand the strands, and how they pull and tug on each other. How to "see evil without eyes". She also subjected him to harmful spells and incantations, to acts of seduction, and other such arts that he was made to resist; such long term exposure and training to resist the seductive forces of evil, as well as the more direct applications of magic have left him with a willpower as strong as the lacquered armor he wears. <br><br>While he uses his power to seek out monsters to kill them, this has led to many people misunderstanding things; more often than not, people believe that he is cursed, and that he is actually the reason the monsters attack in the first place (when, in fact, he simply finds their location, determines where they are going to strike, and moves to either intercept or warn the inhabitants).&nbsp; That he invariably gets outraged over how people treat him (especially when they see how thoroughly he butchers the remains of said monsters; even bandits), he has gained an understandable reputation for being something of a wild animal.<br><br>He finds the daily maintenance of equipment to be a peaceful endeavor, but one he often does not get to engage in. <br><br>His parents, though; they have high hopes for him. They pray that he will return from this pilgrimage a new man, a better man. That he will come back with the maturity he needs to best serve the clan. They have faith enough in his skills, for sure; they even bequeathed their ancestral blade to him, a Zanbato (a nearly seven foot long sword), inlaid with Jade. This is a fabled "Oni-killer" that was wielded by his mother's father, Ken'ichi, for whom Kenshin was named after; and unfortunately, took after. Ken'ichi himself was quite the wild warrior who ran roughshod all over the place, though none would dare to question his might or skill.&nbsp; <br><br>He hasn't had very much time to spend beyond Crab lands, but what time he did spend has been primarily in the lands of the Lion clan. They eventually saw past his bad reputation (both the undeserved and deserved), and came to accept him as a respectable warrior, a relatively good strategist and commander; and they found that he shared many of the traits they exemplify. This mutual goodwill that was fostered has softened his opinion of the Empire's people somewhat, and Kenshin definitely views the Lion as 'good people'--he'd even happily marry into them, because he thinks it would strengthen the Crab clan--though he couldn't linger with them for too long. Still, he can count on a few people in those lands as friends, and they have helped him take the first step he needed to shed out of his childish demeanor.<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">What most people have heard</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hey, you didn't hear it from me, but...that Ronin? <strong>carries a sword larger than he is?</strong>, It isn't for show. I heard he only <strong>fights duels to the death</strong>, and that he <strong>butchers the corpses</strong> afterwards, so that their souls will never know rest. <strong>That's why he's cursed!</strong> <em>You'd better not associate with him, or else the unclean spirits will come after you, too! </em> That red armor... <strong>it must make it hard to see all the blood on him.</strong> <br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Equipment/Stats</div><div class="spoiler_body">Knife, Wakizashi, Katana, Jade-inlaid Zanbato (Torōrukirā (Troll Killer)(Sacred &amp; Durable on top of default Zanbato specialties), Tetsubo, Crossbow, Lacquered Armor, Traveling Clothes, Traveling Pack (Containing: Blacksmith's hammer, flint and tinder, rope (50 feet), week's rations, whetstone, lantern, small tent, wicker umbrella, blanket, bottle of umeshu), 3 koku, Finger of Jade. <br>To give an idea of how big a Zanbato is: https://i.imgur.com/Cmf7T7j.jpg<br><br>Earth: 3<br>Fire: 1<br>Water: 2<br>Air: 1<br>Void: 3<br><br>Fitness 2<br>Command 1<br>Tactics 2<br>MA (melee) 3<br>Survival 2<br>Meditation 1<br>Smithing 2<br><br>Resilience: 10<br>Focus: 2<br>Composure: 8<br>Vigilance: 2<br><br>Status: 30<br>Glory: 52<br>Honor: 40<br><br>Kata: Lord Hida's Grip, Striking as Earth, Iaijutsu, Warrior's Resolve, Crescent Moon Style<br>Way of the Crab (School Affinity)<br>School Rank: 2<br><br>XP SPENT<br>Bought Iaijutsu (3 XP)<br>Bought Warrior's Resolve (3 XP)<br>Bought MA (Melee) +2 (10 xp total; 4+6)<br>Bought Crescent Moon Style (2 xp)<br>Bought Smithing 2 (6 xp total; 2+4)<br><br>And 2/20 xp towards next school rank<br><br>Sixth Sense, Indomitable Will, Armament, Whispers of Doom, Ferocity. <br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>25-10-2017, 00:07:32</strong>
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				I <em>think</em> I have the starting xp spent right but I'm not sure. I don't really grasp the system for that.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Isawa Tsukihime<br><br>Isawa Elementalist School (Shugenja)<br><br>Air: 2<br>Earth: 2<br>Fire: 3<br>Water: 2<br>Void: 3<br><br>Glory: 49<br>Honor: 50<br><br>Meditation: 2<br>Medicine: 3<br>Theology: 2<br>Culture: 1<br><br>School Rank 1 (16xp): Earth 2 (6xp), Medicine 2 (2xp), Medicine 3 (6xp), Culture 1 (2xp)<br><br>School Rank 2 (20xp): Heart of the Water Dragon (3xp), Inari's Blessing (3xp)<br><br>School Rank 3 (24xp): Grasp of the Air Dragon (3xp)<br><br>Invocations: Extinguish, Path to Inner Peace, Tempest of Air<br>Techniques available: Invocations, Shuji, Rituals<br>Rituals: Commune with the Spirits, Divination<br><br>School Ability (One With the Elements): Once per scene when making the check to activate an invocation, before step 3 can reduce the TN of the check by school rank.<br><br>Starting outfit: Sanctified robes, wakizashi, knife, scroll satchel, traveling pack, 5 koku.<br><br>20 Questions<br><br>1.) Phoenix (+1 Void +1 Theology)<br>2.) Isawa (+1 Fire +1 Meditation +1 Theology)<br>3.) Isawa Elementalist School (+1 Fire +1 Water +1 Medicine +1 Theology +1 Meditation)<br>4.) Empathy (+1 Air)<br><br>5.) Her duty is to tend to the needs of the heimin of Phoenix lands. She travels the villages blessing fields and births, providing healing, speaking with the local kami of the land, and doing her part to ensure the bountiful harvests that keep the Phoenix Clan in food and abundance. Although she serves the Phoenix Clan as a whole and the Emperor, her primary lord is Isawa Ichiro, who oversees the clan magistrates of the Phoenix lands. Part of her duties as wandering shugenja is to learn of unrest among the peasantry in less obtrusive ways than a clan magistrate might. (Giri: Tend to the people of the Phoenix territorities)<br><br>6.)&nbsp; Tsukihime dreams of one day sitting on the Council of Elemental Masters. She believes that if she can attain a seat on the Council, she will be privy to the great secrets of communing with the kami and she'll have a chance of understanding all the mysterious things she just knows are lurking in the Phoenix's sealed vaults. She's far more interested in the challenges of hidden lore and secret magic than she is in mere mundane blessings. (Ninjo: To be an Elemental Master)<br><br>7.) The Phoenix are the only home she's ever known. She loves her clan and her people. She feels grateful for being born into the Isawa because she believes that her family is closest to the kami. Except for the Emperor. The Kami speak directly to the Son of Heaven, of course. But she places her family as not far behind. Being an Isawa means that she enjoys a close connection with the spirits, and it's both her duty to honor them and her pleasure to speak to them and have them respond. (+5 Glory)<br><br>8.) Tsukihime thinks Bushido is a fine thing, when she thinks deeply about it at all. After all, the Tao does not speak out against the Code Akodo One-Eye laid down. Her experiences tending to the needs and injuries of the peasants has evoked a strong sense of Compassion in her towards the lower classes. She's still samurai and will do her duty, but she has developed sympathies for those less fortunate in the Celestial Order. Her experiences have convinced her that the Phoenix's righteous commitment to pacifism is the right course, and that they serve their people best by protecting the empire from the specter of war. (+10 Honor)<br><br>9.) So far Tsukihime's greatest accomplishment would be the cultivation of her impending marriage. It was an accidental thing but she turned it to her advantage. She had been betrothed at a young age to one Iuchi Sun Yi, a part of the Phoenix's ongoing efforts to understand and control the meishodo magic of the Unicorn. She'd never met the young man and wasn't best pleased at the thought of being married off to someone she didn't know, but was prepared to go through with it for her family's sake. The ongoing hostilities between the Unicorn and the Phoenix however, caused Sun Yi's family to break the engagement shortly before her gempuku, much to the embarassment of the nakado involved. Soon after her gempuku, she and her bodyguard encountered one Miya Shinichi, an Imperial Herald on business who was assaulted by members of the criminal Perfect Land Sect. She and her yojimbo helped the Herald fight off the attackers, though Shinichi was badly injured in the process. Tsukihime's knowledge of medicine prevented him from bleeding out immediately, and they got him to a village where she tended him for weeks. Shinichi and Tsukihime fell in love during those weeks she tended him, and since Shinichi had yet to have a bride chosen for him (though he had many interested admirers), both he and Tsukihime found a nakado to convince their respective parents of the advantages of the bargain. It took some serious negotiating on the part of the parents, but the union was approved. Isawa Tsukihime wed into the household of Miya Shinichi. (Advantage: Blissful Betrothal)<br><br>10.) Tsukihime didn't know it at the time, but one of Shinichi's admirers would go on to be a serious enemy. Otomo Sakura had her eyes on the dashing young Miya and prior to his ill-fated trip to the Phoenix lands, she had already began plans to have him betrothed to her. Finding out that he had arranged to be married to some nobody buke samurai was humiliating for a scion of the Imperial Court. Even worse was how ridiculously happy he was about it when the arrangements were made. Her frustration and anger was expressed on many a helpless servant and she spent a good deal of time subtly badmouthing the "Isawa peasant girl" in the Court. Her jealousy and rage went unanswered however. The parents were agreed. The marriage happened. Otomo Sakura has never forgiven and never forgotten, even with her own impending nuptials to the son of the Seppun daimyo. (Adversity: Sworn Enemy-Otomo Sakura)<br><br>11.) Tsukihime has an abiding interest in learning new things. She always wants to know more and to learn more, and sometimes this drive for knowledge isn't always a good thing. She takes whatever chance she can get to study in the libraries of the Phoenix, and in the libraries of her new family among the Miya. (Passion: Curiosity)<br><br>12.)&nbsp; Tsukihime's compassion for life makes it very difficult for her to contemplate taking actions that would end life. (Disadvantage: Softhearted)<br><br>13.) Tsukihime learned the most not from her sensei but from her father. When she was a little girl it was her father, Isawa Sojiro, who bestowed upon her a love of learning. At an age when most samurai children were still playing innocent games and enjoying childhood, Sojiro would challenge his daughter with complex philosophical and theological riddles. Not because he thought she was a prodigy. But simply because he could see his girl was bright and he wanted to foster her mind while he could. It was through riddling with her father and studying his scrolls that she developed her love of learning, which became a passion for her. She was happy to see her father continuing the tradition with her little brother Tetsuya. Before she left for the dojo, she'd join her father in playing riddle games and sharpening the mind of her beloved little brother. (Isawa Sojiro. Advantage: Blessed Lineage. Sojiro is the son of a famous healer who saved the Emperor's household from a virulent plague. <br><br>14.) Tsukihime's most startling physical feature is the single lock of silver-white hair that adorns her head. Her mother said she was touched by the light of the moon at her birth, and she's always had this strand of moon-kissed hair to mark that occassion. She's rather proud of it, and favors decorations in her otherwise black hair that draw attention to it.<br><br>15.) Tsukihime has a hard time containing her excitement. Around a subject or person she's passionate about she tends to become a bundle of over-excited joy. It's very hard for her to maintain her on at these times. When she's worried, by contrast, she tends to look into space and lose herself deep in thought. She contains anger very well though, since the sensei taught her the dangers of a shugenja losing their tempers.<br><br>16.) Tsukihime's greatest exposure has been to the peasants of Rokugan. In her time touring the Phoenix provinces she's gotten to know some of them (as much as a samurai can anyways) and she feels a sense of obligation to them. As samurai, it's her job to educate and enlighten them, as well as protect them.&nbsp; She has a good relationship with her new family in the Miya, and adores her husband. Her compassionate stance towards the heimin means that she views the Miya in a favorable light for their good works towards the lower classes. <br><br>17.) Tsukihime has a good relationship with both of her parents. She was always a daddy's girl at heart and still maintains a lot of warm correspondence with her father from the road. Her mother Kyoko, who came from the Agasha family, is someone who Tsukihime also gets along well with. There's a lot of playful banter between them, especially now that Tsukihime's all grown up and married and off to her duties. She also has a younger brother, Tetsuya, who has already shown an affinity for the air kami and who idolizes his big sister. She loves her little brother dearly and is fond of bringing him treats and stories from the road when she's home. Tetsuya is too young to go to the dojo, but the stories of his sister the traveling healer fire his imagination and thirst for adventure.<br><br>18.) Tsukihime took her name for her grandmother, Isawa Tsukiko, who discovered a cure for a plague that had afflicted the Empire at the time. Tsukiko was born on the first night of a full moon, the same as Tsukihime, and given their similar interests in the medicinal arts, the name seemed appropriate. (5: Discovery, 9: Medicine)<br><br>19.) Her personal name is Tsukihime, which means "moon princess".<br><br>20.) Tsukihime knows that when she dies she'll be reborn. After all, she is Phoenix. She should die confronting some great supernatural evil that threatens the empire. Hopefully, her death would help the Empire achieve victory. She'd like to die at the side of her beloved Shinichi, joining her ancestors in Yomi.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-10-2017, 15:10:19</strong>
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				I'll get a look over the sheets hopefully later today, but Odinsday tends to be rather busy for me, and this one looks busier than usual.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>25-10-2017, 15:57:25</strong>
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				&nbsp;I just need to finish consolodating everything together, but Shinobu should be just about done.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-10-2017, 04:42:21</strong>
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				Quick FYI<br><br>https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/legend-of-the-five-rings-roleplaying-game/#/support-section<br><br>There's an update to the rules here, plus a preview of the Mantis
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>26-10-2017, 04:43:03</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13628069#msg13628069">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 26-10-2017, 04:42:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Quick FYI<br><br>https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/legend-of-the-five-rings-roleplaying-game/#/support-section<br><br>There's an update to the rules here, plus a preview of the Mantis<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>MANTIS!!!!&nbsp; My favorite clan
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>26-10-2017, 04:56:30</strong>
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				&nbsp;So are outbursts now Unmasked and Compromised? And it looks like Painful Honesty was changed to be not so much derp...<br><br>&nbsp;It also looks like there's a few additions to some things:<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">p. 40, Question 7. What is Your Character’s Opinion of Their Clan?:<br>Change the second bullet point to:<br>“If your character has a fundamental disagreement with their clan’s beliefs,<br>policies, or practices and has defied these in the past, gain one rank of one<br>skill in which they have 0 ranks, and decide why the character’s possession<br>of this knowledge is in defiance of their clan, family, teacher, or community.”</div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">p. 41, Question 14. What detail do others find most striking about<br>your character?: Add the following to the third paragraph:<br>“Additionally, choose one distinctive piece of equipment (other than a weapon<br>or armor) that your character carries or wears most of the time. This bit<br>of personal flare might accent their striking features or stand in contrast to<br>them.”</div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">p. 42, Question 16. What are your character’s preexisting relationships<br>with other clans, families, organizations, and traditions?: Add the following<br>to the second paragraph:<br>“Additionally, choose one item of rarity 7 or lower that your character received<br>as a gift from one such group, took in battle fighting against them,<br>or that otherwise relates to or symbolizes the character’s past and ongoing<br>relationship with them. Add this item to your starting equipment.”</div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">p. 42, Question 17. How would your character’s parents describe<br>them?: Add the following to the second paragraph:<br>“Additionally, gain one rank of a skill in which your character has 0 ranks,<br>and determine whether your character’s parents approve of this extracurricular<br>interest or see it as a regrettable deviation, and why.”</div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">p. 42, Question 18. Who was your character named to honor?: Add the<br>following to the end of the second paragraph:<br>“At the GM’s discretion, all players in a game my choose the first result, the<br>second result, or both results.”</div></div></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-10-2017, 14:26:36</strong>
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				I didn't get a chance to read over them last night, but it looks like we have some minor sheet tweaking to do. If anyone wants to try a Mantis instead of their current character, I have no objections.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>26-10-2017, 14:43:21</strong>
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				They did indeed tweak Painful Honesty:<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">“You cannot make claims you know to be false, though you can say technically<br>truthful things that imply untruths if politeness or circumstances demand it.”</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>They didn't actually put out a 1.1 edited rulebook, which is a serious pain in the butt.<br><br>Shinjo Outriders now explicitly get a quiver of arrows to go along with their bow, but it's worth noting by association that Doji Diplomats are also listed as having the choice between a spear or bow but don't explicitly get a quiver of arrows.&nbsp; I'm going to assume that's a simple oversight and Doji Diplomats deserve arrows too.&nbsp; Shoshuro Infiltrators are listed with getting 10 arrows instead of a quiver, likely also an oversight.&nbsp; Bow and Yumi are interchangable throughout the text.<br><br>I mention these things because I know you're writing into them and will likely appreciate a list of things that your players find.&nbsp; I know firsthand that this kind of crap is VERY easy to overlook throughout hundreds of pages when you're doing your own editing, and a fresh set of eyes will find it easily.<br><br>I'm adding a 1.0 errata listing to my character with all the changes, sometimes just changing Outburst to Unmasking in my text and things like that, sometimes clarifying a few things as different writeups seem like a much better way to explain something.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>26-10-2017, 17:17:33</strong>
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				I've been putting some thought into rolling.<br><br>For one thing, it's worth noting that the phone app for dice rolling is $4.99.&nbsp; Wow.&nbsp; Just wow.&nbsp; It looks like it doesn't even keep track of characters or anything else.<br><br>It won't be difficult to consult a chart and roll normal dice, but I think I'll go insane if I have to keep typing &lt;Explosive and Strife&gt; every time I roll for all the dice I'm keeping and rolling.&nbsp; So I want to suggest this shorthand:<br><br>Success: &lt;S&gt;<br>Success and Strife: &lt;SS&gt;<br>Opportunity: &lt;O&gt;<br>Explosive and Strife: &lt;XS&gt;<br>Opportunity and Strife: &lt;OS&gt;<br>Success and Opportunity: &lt;SO&gt;<br>Explosive: &lt;X&gt;<br><br>Basically, S in the first letter means Success and in the second letter means Strife.&nbsp; X is Exploding, O is Opportunity.&nbsp; It'll just help with a lot of repetitive typing.<br><br>What does everyone think?
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 02:44:14</strong>
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				In light of these changes, for Kenshin:<br><br>"Iajutsu" becomes "Iajutsu Cut: Rising Blade", and I get 1 extra XP to spend (since Iajutsu cost 3, but Rising Blade costs 2).<br>Theology 1 as a skill; parents approved (more because this skill was learned from his Sensei Emi)<br>Can't think of a personal flare item; I am open to suggestions.<br>For items that he could have gotten from the Lion clan, I really don't want to give him another weapon (he's already got six); but since he was being rather mercenary about things, is it possible that he simple has more starting money? If so, how much do you think would be acceptable, Hairy?&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 03:27:07</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13628784#msg13628784">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 26-10-2017, 14:26:36</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I didn't get a chance to read over them last night, but it looks like we have some minor sheet tweaking to do. If anyone wants to try a Mantis instead of their current character, I have no objections.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I don't remember seeing a school for them in the preview.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>evilnerf</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 03:41:47</strong>
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				I'm just going to have to drop out of this game.&nbsp; I don't really like my character or the system, so I'm having a hard time keeping interested.&nbsp; Best of luck!
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 03:48:02</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13630127#msg13630127">Quote from: Crash on 27-10-2017, 03:27:07</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I don't remember seeing a school for them in the preview.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>You're right, they don't.
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 03:48:25</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13630142#msg13630142">Quote from: evilnerf on 27-10-2017, 03:41:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm just going to have to drop out of this game.&nbsp; I don't really like my character or the system, so I'm having a hard time keeping interested.&nbsp; Best of luck!<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>No worries. See you around :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 10:22:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13630069#msg13630069">Quote from: TheHangedMan on 27-10-2017, 02:44:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">In light of these changes, for Kenshin:<br><br>"Iajutsu" becomes "Iajutsu Cut: Rising Blade", and I get 1 extra XP to spend (since Iajutsu cost 3, but Rising Blade costs 2).<br>Theology 1 as a skill; parents approved (more because this skill was learned from his Sensei Emi)<br>Can't think of a personal flare item; I am open to suggestions.<br>For items that he could have gotten from the Lion clan, I really don't want to give him another weapon (he's already got six); but since he was being rather mercenary about things, is it possible that he simple has more starting money? If so, how much do you think would be acceptable, Hairy? <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Let me suggest a Finger of Jade, page 148.&nbsp; Basically it wards off some Shadowlands taint and has the Sacred quality.&nbsp; That'd be really useful for a Crab.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13630142#msg13630142">Quote from: evilnerf on 27-10-2017, 03:41:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm just going to have to drop out of this game.&nbsp; I don't really like my character or the system, so I'm having a hard time keeping interested.&nbsp; Best of luck!<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sorrow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 16:18:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jade is always useful for a samurai to have.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 23:10:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So, I notice the Resplendent quality on page 147, but no listing of Rarity.&nbsp; I imagine some kind of jewelry or accessory, probably something made out of gold or otherwise notably expensive, but I don't know the old system well enough.&nbsp; How tough is it to get a Resplendent item?&nbsp; Would that be Rarity 7 or less?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 00:28:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A katana is rarity 7. The resplendent quality would probably increase that by at least 1 point I would say.<br><br>Take a look at the rarity values for different items on p144 and 146. Depending on just how resplendent you wanted something to be, you'd have an idea of what you can afford to get jazzed up from there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 16:04:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If everyone is happy with their characters, or doesn't have too much left to do, I'll get the IC game thread kicked off tomorrow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 16:08:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm making various edits, but I've got them all marked on the sheet under the v1.0 area.&nbsp; Stuff like this that I think fits the setting and you'll be able to work with:<br><br>She also never wears makeup.&nbsp; Several years ago, a provincial governor idly commented that her beauty is so perfect that any attempts to wear cosmetics only detracted from her features.&nbsp; In response, she gave her makeup kit to his attendant, who had been commenting on her own desire for cosmetics.<br><br><br>Still deciding on that valuable item.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 16:13:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm afraid I'd have to join the row of those leaving. No time to work on a character, at least until the end of the month, and then it might still fail if I'm unlucky.<br>I guess it would be best to not hold you down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 16:16:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We're not that far from the end of the month. If you still want to play, we can bring you in once you have a character ready.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 16:36:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's worth asking what all we currently have in game.&nbsp; Hairy, could I ask you to update the opening list of characters?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 17:06:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm just about done, the beta update gave me a bit more to work on though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 18:08:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Right, Finger of Jade is pretty nice; done and done.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thufir Hawat</strong> on <strong>28-10-2017, 22:22:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13633112#msg13633112">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 28-10-2017, 16:16:19</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">We're not that far from the end of the month. If you still want to play, we can bring you in once you have a character ready.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>That would be great, thank you! I'll post again once I have something ready.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-10-2017, 20:43:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So, before we get things really kicked off, does anyone else want their character to start off knowing Shizuka?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>29-10-2017, 21:09:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As my Character has been traveling for a while already, it's possible for him to know several different people. The big question is how would they know one another.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>29-10-2017, 23:26:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13635539#msg13635539">Quote from: Pockets on 29-10-2017, 21:09:48</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">As my Character has been traveling for a while already, it's possible for him to know several different people. The big question is how would they know one another.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Well, as far as my character goes, what little reputation he has that precedes him is that he's a bloodthirsty and cursed ronin (because of his disadvantages). So anybody can feel free to know him by virtue of Ferocity/Whispers of Doom, and how they imply that whoever has it has a fairly negative reputation. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-10-2017, 04:10:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keep in mind as well, the PCs will have been acting as yoriki for the Magistrate for a while, so you're not strangers to each other. There should be at least some degree of familiarity with each other.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-10-2017, 04:18:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=277530.0<br><br>Game thread is up.<br><br>https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=277531.0<br><br>And a thread for character sheets.<br><br>If I still have to get back to anyone about sheets, poke me :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>02-11-2017, 09:06:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Has anyone seen Empyrean?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-11-2017, 14:31:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I've been sorting out character details with him in PM.<br><br>BTW, people can still post even while we sort the sheets final details out. I'm holding off to give everyone a chance to post before the Magistrate responds to the questions already asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>09-11-2017, 15:18:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just to confirm: are we going to be here a while?&nbsp; I thought we were going to question the witness and then head out towards the Wall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-11-2017, 18:35:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It depends on your investigation, who you want to speak with and how long you spend doing so. Examine the scene, talk to any witnesses, it's all up to you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>09-11-2017, 18:47:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;I'll post tomorrow, not gonna wait for Empyrean anymore.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>10-11-2017, 18:05:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Kenshin's face; underneath the mask. Multiple facial expressions</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/valkyrieprofilefr/images/f/f9/Arngrim_expressions._Png/revision/latest?cb=20131013123206&amp;path-prefix=fr)<br></div></div><br>And yeah, totally taking all my pictures and stuff from Valkyrie Profile. Love that game. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 17:51:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Playing this game works so much better in forums than Mumble or tabletop.&nbsp; I have Google at my disposal and can just type in any and all words and phrases that I don't recognize ^_^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 17:56:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Friendly GM is also available to explain any unknown words. I've been playing L5R since 1st ed, so I'm pretty well versed in the language :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 18:05:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The ones I've had to Google were yoriki (assistant samurai), mahō-tsukai (blood witch), and samurai-ko (female samurai), but each one has links to other words which let me chase down the rabbit hole.<br><br>For example, I didn't know that some ronin outright couldn't be employed by other daimyo, or that female samurai were expected to take celibacy vows.<br><br>Trying to play this game live, I used to have to spend a lot of time just processing all the stuff and didn't really have the opportunity to just play and enjoy so much, because by the time I had my head wrapped around particular concepts, decisions were already made.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 18:11:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keep in mind that L5R is not pure samurai. It is it's own version of feudal Japan, with other elements mixed in.<br><br>In this context, Yoriki are police chiefs to the Magistrates Judge (and doshin are your beat cops, assistants to the yoriki). And I wouldn't expect any samurai-ko in this game to be stuck with an oath of celibacy :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 18:15:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This is the site that's been popping up in Google: http://l5r.wikia.com/wiki/Ronin<br><br>But clarification appreciated ^_^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>12-11-2017, 00:50:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This week has been insane. I'm sorry for not posting sooner. I'll try to have one up tonight or tomorrow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-11-2017, 02:36:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Real life is always going to come first, so don't worry too much about it :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>13-11-2017, 18:44:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So with my most recent post, what would be a good roll to make to gauge the Dragon Samurai-ko's strength/skill? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-11-2017, 18:46:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm not at my PC right now, but I'll check for you later on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>13-11-2017, 18:47:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, thank you. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-11-2017, 23:15:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just something to keep in mind, but generally you don't wear armour unless you're expecting to use it. Wearing armour while riding through another clan's territory is close to a declaration of war .. at the least you're saying you don't trust them to keep the peace and keep bandits in check, and that can be taken as an insult.<br><br>Now, you might have a little bit more leeway in Crab territory. Raids from beyond the wall can happen, but generally in a civilised area, you dress accordingly. Your swords are part and parcel of being samurai, so wearing them is quite normal. Being dressed in armour, ready for an all out battle is not.<br><br>The Dragon is not wearing armour, only normal clothing and her daisho.<br><br>Now, looking at the skills section, to know or learn a piece of info is a scholar skill<br><br>• Recall it from memory (Earth)<br>• Survey the surroundings for clues about it (Water)<br>• Theorize possibilities of its nature (Fire)<br>• Analyze a specifc thing for details about it (Air)<br>• Sense it with your instincts or a hunch (Void)<br><br>I'd say you want either a Water or an Air approach here.<br><br>You could probably use Fitness to compare their build to you own, and make some guesses to their ability. Without seeing them fight, it would be hard to estimate their skill.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>14-11-2017, 03:34:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I feel like that was a major blunder on my part; of not getting the lore. I'm used to D&amp;D where you're always decked out with everything, everywhere, all the time. Would it make more sense to mulligan it, and say that Kenshin was carrying the armor, and just wanted to finally have a nice spot to set it down? Probably along with the tetsubo and zanbato, too, since they have the Wargear quality. <br><br>Then again, lacquered armor says it's Ceremonial, so it can be worn under certain circumstances? But I guess coming into town wouldn't really qualify for that (or would it, since they're officially investigating a crime?).<br><br><br>As for the role, I think I would do Fitness+Air (2+1), or if you'd allow it, Fitness+Earth (2+3) on the basis that he is comparing her build to all the other fighters he's seen (recall from memory), and trying to extrapolate from there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-11-2017, 23:58:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A samurai walking around town, in full armour and carrying the likes of a tetsubo and zanbato would be akin to someone today walking down the street wearing body armour and carrying an assault rifle. It might be legal, but it's definitely going to get you some looks, and quite possibly official attention. Now, the fact that you are acting as yoriki to an Emerald Magistrate gives you some leeway, but even still, it's not something generally done. Armour would normally be carried packed away, unless there was a clear need to wear it.<br><br>I've no objections if you want to retcon things a little. L5R is a pretty different setting to standard D&amp;D type worlds, so if anyone wants to ask lore questions, feel free.<br><br>Earth would be recalling memories and facts. If you want to extrapolate, that might be more Fire I think.<br><br>And just to make sure I have things right, Torōrukirā is talking to the Dragon while Shizuka and Tsukihime go examine the room, is that correct?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>15-11-2017, 05:09:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, I'd like to retcon that he's carrying the armor, then (which would put him in plain traveling clothes; still carrying the weapons with him, unless they have a cart to stow them away in?), which would put him in plain traveling clothes. Kenshin is supposed to be brash, and maybe a little paranoid, but not a complete idiot. <br><br>I'll make a note to myself to ask more questions instead of going off my knee jerk reactions and learned habits.<br><br>For dice-roll, I think I'll stick with Fitness+Air to determine her specific body-type; the way her muscles are built up, and the way she carries herself (specific details about her physicality) to try to get an impression of her physical ability, if that makes sense.<br><br>Which leads me to question... how will we be handling dice rolls? <br><br>Also, yeah, Kenshin is checking out (not in that way)/chatting with the Samurai-ko. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-11-2017, 16:07:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Use d6s and d12s on the dice roller, and compare to the chart on p11 of the beta rules.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>15-11-2017, 20:27:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13675595#msg13675595">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 15-11-2017, 16:07:01</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Use d6s and d12s on the dice roller, and compare to the chart on p11 of the beta rules.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>At 2017-11-15 13:14:33, TheHangedMan (uid: 12227) rolls: 1d6 Result: 3 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=110060) 3 for Air (Success and Strife)<br>At 2017-11-15 13:14:18, TheHangedMan (uid: 12227) rolls: 2d12 Result: 14 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=110059) 5 &amp; 9 for Fitness (Success &amp; opportunity, explosive success and strife)<br>As I understand it, the explosive success allows me to roll another skill die, which I'm doing so.<br>At 2017-11-15 13:19:21, TheHangedMan (uid: 12227) rolls: 1d12 Result: 11 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=110061) 11 for skill (Opportunity)<br><br>If I keep all dice, that's three successes, two strife (for me), and two opportunities. If I understand the opportunities correctly, going off of Air, spending multiple opportunities on it allows me to <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Observe an interesting detail about a character in the scene. At the GM's discretion, you may use this to add a detail that did not previously exist to an NPC in the scene (such as an advantage or disadvantage).<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Since I got two opportunities, could I notice something about both her and the innkeeper? Or two things about her? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-11-2017, 01:08:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, the innkeeper is there as well, so sure. Are you looking for anything in particular?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>16-11-2017, 02:09:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Observing the stance and movement of the samurai-ko that might betray any sort of current or past injuries.<br><br>For the innkeeper, trying to gauge his general mood in relation to recent events; is he handling things well, or is he actually torn up about the murder? That sort of thing. <br><br>Hopefully, that makes sense. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-11-2017, 02:20:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The innkeeper is clearly pretty shaken by events, or perhaps by the presence of the magistrate and party investigating it. He's moping sweat off his brow, and trembles slightly when anyone is addressing him directly.<br><br>There's nothing in the Dragon's stance that indicates any injuries that you can tell.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-11-2017, 23:27:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What skills / approaches do people want to use for their investigations?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>19-11-2017, 04:55:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The primary plan for Shizuka is to question the Dragon samurai-ko.&nbsp; Any roll necessary for that?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-11-2017, 15:37:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Depends on the approach that they take.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>19-11-2017, 16:18:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tsukihime will take an Analyze approach to the scene of the crime, trying to use her connection with the kami to scan for clues that might not be obvious or that might indicate supernatural involvement in the crime.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-11-2017, 16:31:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If you want to actually contact the kami, that would be the Commune with Spirits ritual (p132). A successful roll will let you take the Spiritual Knowledge benefit, where the kami will reveal a piece of info they know.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-11-2017, 17:43:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just reading over your post again there Andy, the Dragon is in the common room of the inn. Are you still there, or did you move to the scene of the crime? I'm a little confused on where your character is at.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-11-2017, 17:52:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				My mistake. I thought the dragon was a witness and was coming with us. Ignore my post; I’ll reread and make another 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-11-2017, 17:57:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She is a witness, or may be at least, but you wouldn't want to interview her in the room where the crime was committed. That's what was confusing me.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-11-2017, 20:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				New post put up ^_^ Thank you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-11-2017, 23:22:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hairy, you've requested feedback for the beta.<br><br>One thing that's occurred to me is that I could milk the system by having Shizuka go and investigate while the smell was too overwhelming.&nbsp; She'd no doubt end up in a coughing fit, try for things with Earth to acquire information, fail, and get a free Void point out of it.&nbsp; However, that requires her to make an egregious effort to do something that's just plain silly.<br><br>Ordinarily, I wouldn't even mention this kind of thing, but it's one of those "this rewards characters for being stupid" things that can be problematic in games and should be pointed out to the developers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>29-11-2017, 04:09:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey all. Sorry for being quiet. Life's been pretty hectic lately. Going to try to do something with Suo in the next day or two. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-11-2017, 15:21:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				NP, real life has a habit of getting complicated.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-11-2017, 15:24:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=276862.msg13710765#msg13710765">Quote from: AndyZ on 28-11-2017, 23:22:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hairy, you've requested feedback for the beta.<br><br>One thing that's occurred to me is that I could milk the system by having Shizuka go and investigate while the smell was too overwhelming.&nbsp; She'd no doubt end up in a coughing fit, try for things with Earth to acquire information, fail, and get a free Void point out of it.&nbsp; However, that requires her to make an egregious effort to do something that's just plain silly.<br><br>Ordinarily, I wouldn't even mention this kind of thing, but it's one of those "this rewards characters for being stupid" things that can be problematic in games and should be pointed out to the developers.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Okay. The 'stench of death' bit was somewhat dramatic license. The body would have been removed and dealt with, all that's really left is some dried blood, so really I'm not sure how much stench there'd be :)<br><br>I'll keep the feedback in mind though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>29-11-2017, 16:27:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, as much as I would love to keep the story on my list of games. I have found that as much as I would like too, I need to trim back a few games and since I haven't posted to this one yet, I'm going to go ahead and let it go. Happy Hunting and good luck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-11-2017, 23:44:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No worries :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-12-2017, 01:49:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Can I assume most people have lost interest in this one?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>05-12-2017, 02:01:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I’m still around
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-12-2017, 02:11:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You are, but I haven't seen much recently from the rest of the group, so I wanted to check where we stood.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>07-12-2017, 15:41:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry. Life continued to be hectic; and yeah, I pretty much have lost interest at this point. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-12-2017, 00:05:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, I'm calling this one then.<br><br>Sorry it didn't go better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: L5R - A Ronin's Path - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>14-12-2017, 19:33:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If you decide to give it another try, please let me know.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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