[L5R] The City of Lies - OOC
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				Title: <strong>[L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>01-01-2008, 19:26:32</strong>
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				OOC thread. Any questions about honour, etiquette, proper behaviour etc, or just about anything else can go here. <br><br>We can use this for character sheets too .. no real point putting in a new thread for that.<br><br>You might want to add a description to the character sheet, with whatever you may have revealed to your comrades on the weeks it has taken you to arrive here. If there is any information you've made public in another thread which your character specifically hasn't reveal, and you don't want considered public knowledge, also make a note of it here so others can know that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>01-01-2008, 20:37:07</strong>
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				(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c213/L0rdAnubis/l5r_12.jpg)<br>Name: Mirumoto Hanzo<br>Clan:&nbsp; Dragon<br>Family: Mirumoto<br>School: Mirumoto Bushi (Iron Moutain Dojo)<br>Honor: 2.7<br>Glory 1.2<br>Status 4.5<br>Insight Score: 152<br>Insight Rank: 2<br><br>Earth 3<br><br>Water 2<br><br>Fire 3<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Agility 4<br><br>Air 2<br>&nbsp; Reflexes 3<br><br>Void 3<br><br>TN<br>33 ( 15 from reflexes, 5 from armor, 7 from rank 1 ability 3 from rank 2 3 from defense)<br><br>Primary attack<br>Katana<br>8k4+7<br>Damage<br>6k2<br><br><br>Kenjutsu 4<br>Defense 3<br>Theology 1<br>Meditation 1<br>Kyjustsu 1<br>Lore Shugenja 1<br>Lore Law 2<br>Underwolrd 2<br>Investigation 3<br>Ettiqute 2<br>Commerce 1<br><br><br>Advantages<br><br>(+2)Higher purpose (Become the First Dragon Emerald Champion)<br><br>(+3)Large 6'4"<br><br><br>Disadvantages<br><br>(-2)Obligation (asherah)&nbsp; When deciding from the lists of accomplished Samurai, there became a choice on the last spot to be filled, between Hanzo and a Lion from the Matsu family.&nbsp; The Emperor was debating the issue when the Crane he was speaking with spoke on behalf of Hanzo, saying that the Matsu's skills were better suited for the battle field, where the individual swordsmandship of the Dragon would be better suited in making those he investigate stay their swords, lest they face the wrath of the dragon.&nbsp; For this service Hanzo has been obligated to oversee the Crane's daughter's protection, who also was a part of the Emerald Magisrates.<br><br>(-2)Sworn enemy (lion)&nbsp; The matsu who got passed over for the position grew to resent Hanzo, saying it must have been Crane and Scorpion Scheming that helped the Dragon over take his position.&nbsp; During Hanzo's early travels back to his homeland to see his Sensi, he and a friend came across the Matsu who attacked Hanzo and his friend.&nbsp; The matsu killed his friend, but was beaten by Hanzo.&nbsp; Instead of killing him as would be customary Hanzo let him live.&nbsp; Calling him inept and to come see him when he was as good with his sword as he was with his ambushes.&nbsp; This was overheard and the two have been seeking an honorable way to rid themselves of one another.<br><br>(-2)Overconfident<br><br>(-3)Driven (When he was Young an oracle said that she could see him bearing the Mon of the Emerald Champion, that he could be the first Dragon to function as the EMerald Champion, Hanzo has pushed to achieve this ever since, feeling it'd be a great service to his clan to achieve this position.<br><br>(-1)Lechery<br><br><br>Kata<br><br>Requirement mirumoto bushi 2 or Mirumoto swordmaster 3<br>3xp<br>pre 20<br>last 120<br><br>Effect:&nbsp; After you successfully strike and opponent you may spend a void point to make another attack against the opponent.&nbsp; After using this ability you may not attack the following round and you are forced to enter the full attack position.<br><br>Katana, wakizashi, Yumi Bow, 20 fleshcutter arrows, No-Dachi, Light Armor, Kimono, Sandals, traveling pack, 102 koku<br><br>Traveling pack:<br>small tent<br>spare kimono sandals<br>hand mirror<br>50' Rope<br>2 weeks travel rations<br>Bottle of water<br>Kiseru<br>Blanket<br>Daisho Stand <br>&nbsp;<br>Description:<br>At first glance one would mistake this Dragon for a member of the HIda family, he stands at a towering 6'4" an unnerving, almost supernatural, height.&nbsp; WHile his swords seem to be of the normal variety they do have an Astheticly pleasing look to them.&nbsp; The handles have been carved to look like the Dragon of thunder, an ornate look to the handle it does little more then make then very distinguishable. <br><br>Each morning for fourty minutes he can be seen practicing what you can only guess would be a dragon clan Kata.&nbsp; He has not explained the effects, but after preforming it, he seems to carry himself very assured, as if it provided him with some unseen advantage in a possible fight.&nbsp; He i also never seen far from the Crane Shugenja of the group, any watches taken by the group when they were sleeping in the field he spent his at the same time as her and for the most part if you see one of them, you could rightfully assume the other is within sword striking distance. Finally, during the travel down you'd notice that for all his confidence he is not quick to draw his sword.&nbsp; the minor disputes that we came across while traveling he carried himself imposingly, but did not seem ready to solve things 'quickly'.<br><br>Noticable traits:<br>His family mon on his kimono seems to be the wrong color, instead of green and yellow it is black and gray, though he seems to wear that oddity with pride.&nbsp; His personal mon on the back of his kimono is a dragon coiling around an emerald sphere.&nbsp; Though it looks complete, it feels as if it is waiting to be something more, the design looks as if it is prepared to be changed after some event has occured.<br><br>XP<br>Earned 4<br>Spent 0
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				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>01-01-2008, 23:43:30</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/Lanzlo/Akane.jpg)<br><br>Name: Shosuro Akane<br>Clan: Scorpion<br>Family: Shosuro<br>School: Shosuro Shinobi (passes herself off as a courtier)<br>Honor: 1.8 ( Appears to be 4.8 )<br>Insight Score: 153<br>Insight Rank: 2<br><br>Rings:<br>Earth 2<br>Water 2<br>Fire 3<br>Air 3<br>Void 2<br><br>Skills:<br>Athletics 2<br>Deceit 3<br>Defense 3<br>Kenjutsu 3<br>Ninja Ranged Weapons 3<br>Stealth (Sneaking) 3<br>Underworld 2<br>Courtier 3<br>Etiquette 2<br>Poison 2<br>Sleight of Hand 2<br>Perform/Music (Flute) 3<br>Investigation 2<br><br>Advantages:<br>Dangerous Beauty (1) - She carries herself with grace, dignity, and assurance that, combined with her natural beauty, makes her all but irresistible to men. A fact that she knows, and will use to her advantage.<br><br>Crafty (4) - Since she was ordered by her Lord to forgo her normal honor and engage in skills far beneath her station, she has thrown herself into the task wholeheartedly. She approaches all such actions with a zeal and passion worthy of her calling as samurai.<br><br>Perceived Honor +3 (6) - She is a natural at deception. As such, since she was told to forgo her personal honor for the good of the clan, she has obtained a quiet determination that no matter what she did, she is all the more honorable for doing her Lord's will.<br><br>Shosuro Blade (4) - Due to her years of service, her skill at said service, and her zeal at performing it, her Lord has granted her with one of the Scorpion Sacred Blades.<br><br>Disadvantages:<br>Rumormonger (4) - In her business, she hears many secrets. Sometimes, she can't resist the urge to share.<br><br>Low Pain Threshold (5) - While she is no stranger to hard work, she always was a bit more sensitive to pain and discomfort than her brethren.<br><br><br>Heritage: A Hero's End-Yojimbo<br><br>School Techniques:<br>Shadow Has No Mask<br>Shadow Has No Mercy<br><br>Posessions:<br>Katana (Shosuro blade)<br>Wakazashi<br>Ninja-to<br>10 Shuriken<br>Blowgun with 10 darts<br>Courtier clothing<br>Dark clothing<br>Kimono and sandals<br>Traveling pack with flute, fan, mask (black full face), coin purse, chopsticks, hand mirror, makeup kit, mortar and pestle, perfume, and a handful of sweets<br>10 koku<br><br>Description: Akane appears to be a rare Scorpion... one who travels without a mask. Truth be told, she does wear a mask, one of make-up and attitude. She does wear a daisho, but one that does not match. Upon second glance, the katana is designed around a scorpion motif, and it is obvious from the way she carries it that it is a blade sacred to her. While it appears that she can hold her own in a fight, she chooses not to, similar to Mirumoto Hanzo. Also, as a 'courtier', she eschews the wearing of armor, choosing instead a kimono of red and black silk that accents her curves quite nicely.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 00:53:00</strong>
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				Hida Emi, a Bushi of the Crab Clan<br>Honor 1.5, Insight 150, Rank - Hida Bushi 2<br><br>Earth 3, Water 3, Fire 2, Air 3, Void 2<br><br>Battle (Shadowlands) 2, Defense 4, Heavy Weapons 2, Jiujutsu 2, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 1, Lore (Shadowlands) 2, Go 2, Etiquette 1<br><br>Katana, Wakizashi, Yumi bow and 20 willowleaf arrows, one finger of jade, kimono and sandals, 5 koku, travelling pack with rations, bottle of water, miniature go set, whetstone, flint and tinder, coin purse, small tent, shovel, blanket, spare kimono and sandals.<br>heavy armour, ono, tetsubo<br><br>Advantages - Large, Strength of Earth (3), Quick Healer, Benten's Blessing<br><br>Disadvantages - Brash, Contrary, Bitter Bethrothal<br><br>Katas - Shell of Stone, Striking as Earth, The Empire Rests on the Edge (Go)<br><br>Heritage - Ancestor Died Fighting the Shadowlands.&nbsp; +10 vs Fear of Shadowlands<br><br>Description -<br><br>Like most Crabs, Emi is tall and athletic.&nbsp; At six feet, she towers over virtually ever woman she meets and even most of the men, something that gets her teased fairly often.&nbsp; Most often, Emi wears her heavy blue armour and a full helmet, showing virtually no discomfort as she moves about in the heavy gear quite nimbly.&nbsp; Unlike most Crab, Emi actually prefers to use her katana, which was her grandmother's.&nbsp; Of course, she has an axe and a no dachi about as well, just in case.<br><br>Emi, like most Crab, isn't comfortable with small talk and she is usually fairly quiet until duty arises.&nbsp; This leads many to assume that she's another uncultured Crab.<br><br>Underneath her armour, however, Emi's hair is long and dark, with fair skin and midnight dark eyes set in a heart shaped face.&nbsp; She wears a dark blue kimono that fits close around a slender waist and long legs.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 01:24:55</strong>
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				(http://www.geocities.com/witchy692003/Asahina_Meiwha.jpeg)<br><br>Name: Asahina Meiwha<br>Clan:&nbsp; Crane<br>Family: Asahina<br>School: Asahina Shugenja School<br>Honor: 3.5<br>Status 4.5&nbsp; Emerald magistrate<br>Glory 1<br>Insight Score: 155<br>Insight Rank: 2<br><br>Air:&nbsp; 3<br><br>Awareness 3&nbsp; <br>Reflexes 3&nbsp; <br><br>Earth&nbsp; 3<br><br>Stamina 3 <br>Willpower 3 (1 Shugenja school Asahinas)<br><br>Fire&nbsp; 2<br><br>Agility 2<br>Intelligence 3&nbsp; (1 for Asahina family.)<br><br>Water&nbsp; 2<br><br>Perception 2&nbsp; <br>Strength 2<br><br>Void&nbsp; 3 <br><br>Skills:<br><br>Calligraphy 1&nbsp; <br>Etiquette 1 <br>Courtier 1<br>Investigation 3<br>Meditation 2<br>Theology 1 (fortunes)<br>Artisan 2 (origami)<br>Artisan 3 (craft Tsangusuri)<br>Lore 2 (divination)<br>Lore 1 (Astrology)<br>Lore 1 (Tea Ceremony)<br>Lore 1 (Spellcraft)<br>Performance 1 (Singing)<br>Defense 5&nbsp; <br><br>Advantages:<br><br>Dangerous Beauty 2&nbsp; Beauty is a heritage of the Crane.&nbsp; However, it is the innocense of trust.&nbsp; That turns Asahina Meiwha into a dangerous beauty to the opposite sex.&nbsp; <br><br>Benten's Blessing 2 (crane) The same naive innocence of trust, also serves the Asahina beauty. <br><br>Sage 4<br><br>Voice 2 (crane)Her voice is sing song, musical in delivery.&nbsp; With it's soft caress sooths the savage anger.&nbsp; <br><br>Disadvantages: <br><br>Compulision +1 (Gambling) It is hard to pass up a game of chance.<br><br>Gulliable +3 The same innocence that enhances her natural beauty and gives her power in social settings with members of the opposite sex.&nbsp; Is also gives her one of her major weakness.&nbsp; With a naive trusting.<br>&nbsp;<br>Lechary +4&nbsp; Not so much her trusting nature and naiveness.&nbsp; Her lechary serves as an outlet for her pacifist nature she adheres to.&nbsp; It is the outlet that funnels out the aggression kept within.<br><br>Soft Hearted +2&nbsp; Is firm in her belief in not bringing violence to another other then the shadow land tainted monstrocities.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>School: Affinity Air, Deficiency fire<br><br>Spells: Sense, Commune, Summon, Counterspell, By the light of the lady moon (air), way of deception (air), windborne slumber (air), Path to Inner peace (water), reversal of fortunes (water), Jade strike (earth)<br>2nd level: Bentens touch (air),&nbsp; Secrets of the wind (air)<br><br>Starting outfit:&nbsp; Tanto, Divination tool, Kimono, sandals, scroll satchel, traveling pack, 110 koku.<br><br>Appearance;&nbsp; The best way to describe Meiwha is she petite and nubile in appearance.&nbsp; Like a blade of grass in the wind.&nbsp; She stands 5' in height and weighs less then a hundred pounds at 96lbs.&nbsp; Her eyes a rare trait in the house Asahina, are of a sky blue.&nbsp; A more common trait of the other houses of the Crane clan.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meiwha takes to the Crane tradition and custom of bleachingg her hair white.&nbsp; In honor of Daidoji Hayaku.&nbsp; <br><br>Background;&nbsp; One might wonder why such a flower as Asahina Meiwha was selected and appointed as an Emerald Magistrate.&nbsp; &nbsp;For the shugenja of the Asahina school.&nbsp; Are known more for their meditation and fetish creations of nemuranai.&nbsp; Along with a deep conviction of pacifism.&nbsp; The refusal to strike back even when facing possible death.&nbsp; Or the use of destructive spells.&nbsp; Unless the antagonist is of the shadowlands, for the those tainted by this blight upon the natural order are the exception&nbsp; <br><br>Her selection brings a spiritual insight and demeanor that is not clouded by the need to excel in the skill of arms.&nbsp; That would bring a balance to what ever group she is assigned to.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 02:03:25</strong>
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				Charter of the Emerald Magistrate <br><br>Wherein is delineated: those matters which concern the Emerald Magistrates; those duties which the Emerald Magistrate shall at all times labor to discharge; those restrictions placed upon the Magistrate to ensure honorable justice within his or her jurisdiction; and those rights and privileges give to the Magistrate to aid in the pursuit of justice and social order.<br><br>Part One: Jurisdiction <br><br>Wherein is delineated those crimes which are specifically the concern of the Emerald Magistrate and which require diligent pursuit.<br><br>Section One: Crimes Against The Emperor Any attempt to harm, insult, endanger, steal from or otherwise inconvenience the Son of Heaven is a crime deserving of the utmost attention from all Emerald Magistrates. Any similar action taken against a member of the Emperor's family shall be constituted as a gesture against the Emperor himself and as such merits the attention of the Emerald Magistrate. Similarly, any action against a direct servant of the Emperor or the Imperial Family shall also be a matter of concern for the Emerald Magistrate.<br><br>Section Two: National Crimes Crimes (including theft, murder, treason, robbery, murder, forgery, armed uprising, tax fraud and other transgression of local law) which are national in scope, either in planning or execution, are a concern for all Emerald Magistrates.<br><br>Section Three: Shadowlands Incursions Any entry into Rokugan by denizens of the Shadowlands or by those who have been corrupted by the influence of the Shadowlands, or by those who have made pacts with the sinister forces of the Shadowlands, are forbidden by law. The enforcement of this law is the duty of the Emerald Magistrates. Crimes committed within Rokugan by violators of this law also fall withing the enforcement charter of the Emerald Magistrates.<br><br>Section Four: Fugitives The capture of any criminal who has fled across city or clan territorial boundaries is a matter of concern for all Emerald Magistrates, regardless of the scope of the crime or the location of its commission. Similarly, any criminal who flees the location of his or her crime, or attempts to, falls within the operational purview of Emerald Magistrates.<br><br>Section Five: Organized Blasphemy Any meeting of more than two individuals for the express purpose of participating in blasphemous or obscene rituals is forbidden, and is a matter of concern for the Emerald Magistrates.<br><br>Section Six: Civil Disorder and General Lawlessness Any crimes or actions with result in widespread civil disorder and/or general disrespect for the law and its enforcers is within the jurisdiction of the Emerald Magistrates.<br><br>Part Two: Duties <br><br>Wherein are delineated those tasks that the Emerald Magistrate is honor-bound to perform in additon to enforcing Imperial Law.<br><br>Section One: Tax and Tariff Collection It is the duty of the office of the Emerald Magistrate to oversee the collection of the yearly Imperial Tax and to enforce tariffs upon goods being transported across clan boundaries. In the case of larger cities this duty may be delegated to tax officials operating under official charger from teh Emerald Champion. In such cases, it is still the duty of the local Emerald Magistrate(s) to audit the collections, ensure their accuracy and protect the tax collectors and the gathered taxes.<br><br>Section Two: Authorizing Travel Papers It is the duty of the Emerald Magistrate to make him- or herself available at least one day a week to sign Imperial travel documents. Such documents are required only in the following instances: for persons who intend to travel across two different clan boundaries; for persons who require an open pass to all points within the Emerald Empire; for persons whose travel papers are to remain valid for longer than one year but not more than five years; or for residents who are not native to Rokugan.<br><br>Section Three: Protection of Visiting Dignitaries Dignitaries from outside Clan boundaries may, if they wish, request that the local Emerald Magistrate provide protection against threats mundane, military and supernatural. The Emerald Champion is bound to provide protection appropriate to the threat and to the visitor's social station.<br><br>Section Four: Briefing the Emerald Champion Once per month, the Emerald Magistrate shall meet with the Emerald Champion to provide a briefing on his or her current and ongoing activities and investigations. The Emerald Champion shall also be informed about any matters of national concern.<br><br>Section Five: Notification of Non-Jurisdictional Crimes When any Emerald Magistrate becomes aware of a crime that is outside his or her jurisdiction, that Magistrate is honor bound to give a thorough briefing on the matter to whatever authority has jurisdiction over the crime in question.<br><br>Section Six: Briefing the Governor The city or regional Governor of the province in which an Emerald Magistrate is stationed may, at any time, demand an accounting of the Magistrate's current and ongoing investigations. The Emerald Magistrate is to provide a detailed accounting in no less than three days. The Governor may not demand such an accounting more than once per month.<br><br>Section Seven: Notification of Accusations If a person of samurai class, living or dead, has been accused of or implicated in a crime being investigated by the Emerald Magistrates, it is the duty of said Magistrates to inform the local family and/or clan leader of the accusation.<br><br>Part Three: Restrictions <br><br>Wherein are delineated those tasks, investigations and duties which are excluded from the obligations of the Emerald Magistrate<br><br>Section One: Incidental Law Enforcement It is not the duty of the Emerald Magistrate to provide street patrols or random policing.<br><br>Section Two: Problems of Limited Scope It is not the duty of the Emerald Magistrates to investigate crimes which are strictly a local concern<br><br>Section Three: Authorization of Blood Feuds Emerald Magistrates have no authority over the matter of blood feuds. They can neither authorize such a feud nor declare one invalid.<br><br>Section Four: Levying of Troops Emerald Magistrates have no authority to command the service of troops except as noted below in Part Four: Sections Five and Six<br><br>Section Five: Acceptance of Gifts and Monies No Emerald Magistrate shall accept gifts, favors, monies, services or special considerations in exchange for any aspect of his or her duties as magistrate.<br><br>Part Four: Rights <br><br>Wherein are delineated those special privileges, powers and rights which are given to Emerald Magistrates to enable them to better pursue their goals and duties<br><br>Section One: Right of Questioning In the case of persons of inferior social class, station or worth, an Emerald Magistrate may arrest and restrain the individual for questioning about criminal matters. The right of arrest, restraint and inquisition also applies to individuals of superior social class, worth or station who are apprehended in a criminal act by an Emerald Magistrate. Persons of higher social rank, station or value may be apprehended, imprisoned and questioned if the Emerald Magistrate has obtained a valid Order of Appearance (cf. Part, Section Three)<br><br>Section Two: Right of Sentencing If a signed confession has been notarized by an Emerald Magistrate, that Magistrate may opt to sentence the confessed criminal. This right of sentencing may be passed on to a different Emerald Magistrate, at the option of the notarizing Magistrate. Transcribed confessions are legitimate only in the case of illiterate criminals. Sentences are to be appropriate for the crime and its circumstances. Possible sentences include, but are not limited to the following: execution by beheading for samurai criminals; execution by hanging from the neck for criminals of lower class; class-appropriate executions for spouses, parents or children of criminals, cuffing for periods not to exceed three months; public beatings with rods, sticks or whipse; house arrest; or fines, the sum of which is to be remitted to the office of the Emerald Champion.<br><br>Section Three: Orders of Appearance An Emerald Magistrate may exercise rights of arrest, imprisonment and inquisition upon persons of higher social worth only upon the presentation of a valid Order of Appearance. An Order of Appearance must describe in detail the crime of which the samurai is accused, it must be dated within one month of its presentation and it must be signed by the presenting Magistrate or Magistrates. In addition to this signature, it must also have the signature of one of the following: the Emerald Champion; the city or province Governor; or the local chief magistrate. The date of an Order of Appearance must be listed as the date on which the last individidual signed it.<br><br>Section Four: Right to Prior Information It is the duty of local Governors and daimyo to inform Emerald Magistrates of large scale military or police actions within that Emerald Magistrate's jurisdiction at least one day before the action occurs.<br><br>Section Five: Right to Commandeer Troops Emerald Magistrates have the right to amass groups of troops for necessary operations, provided that they inform the local daimyo of Governor of their intentions. They may commandeer troops from local leaders if they can show demonstrable need and provide reasonable financial compensation for the troops services.<br><br>Section Six: Right of Imperial Levy Emerald Magistrates may, at any time, petition the Emerald Champion for the command of Emerald Legions. The assignment of those Legions is entirely at the discretion of the Emerald Champion. Emerald Legions have rights of actions and armament in any and all places within the Emerald Empire.<br><br>Section Seven: Right of Privy Investigation If there is a conflict of jurisdiction between an Emerald Magistrate and a local magistrate, the jurisdiction of the Emerald Magistrate takes precedence. If the Emerald Magistrate presents the local magistrate with a signed and dated Order of Privy Investigation, that magistrate must immediately cease all new investigations into the matter of contention. An Order of Privy Investigation is valid only if it fulfills the following conditions: it is dated on the day it was completed; it is signed by the Emerald Magistrate; it contains a complete description of the crime in question; and it explains, completely and reasonably, why the two investigations cannont proceed in parallel fashion.<br><br>Section Eight: Right of Travel Authorization In addition to their power to pen Imperial travel documents (defined in Part Two, Section Two), Emerald Magistrates also have the right to provide valid travel documents of more limited scope. These documents cannot be confiscated or contradicted by local magistrates for more than two days.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 02:08:03</strong>
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				A little information you would know.<br><br>First, there is a Magistrates House in the city, where both the former Magistrates you know off have lived and worked. You don't know exactly where it is, except that it is in the Noble Quarter of the city. You would expect someone to be taking care of it since the death of the previous magistrate.<br><br>The governer is Shosuro Hyobo. She has ruled since the death of her husband, who was the previous governer. Technically she should have handed over the role to her son, Jocho, but he seems content in his role as leader of the Thunder Guards (the citys military / police force). She is best described as an efficient governer .. she tries to ensure that the city works .. perhaps not perfectly, but it works. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>02-01-2008, 10:05:42</strong>
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				(http://www.madeincuritiba.com.br/musashi/SwordOfTheSamurai.jpg)<br>Name: Soshi Hashimoto<br>Clan: Scorpion<br>Rank: 2<br>School: Bayushi Bushi<br>Insight: 151<br><br>Traits: <br>Rings: <br>Earth 2<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Stamina: 2&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Willpower: 2<br>Water:2<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Strength: 2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Perception: 3<br>Fire: 3<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Agility: 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Intelligence: 3<br>Air:3<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Reflexes: 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Awareness: 3<br>Void: 3<br><br>Skills:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Emphasis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rank:<br>Courtier&nbsp; (political maneuvering)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1<br>Defense:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3<br>Etiquette:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1<br>Laijutsu:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1<br>Kenjutsu: (Katana)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3<br>Kyujutsu:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1<br>Meditation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1<br>Investigation: (Notice)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3<br>Lore Law:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3<br>Underworld Lore:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2<br>Poison:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2<br><br>Outfit:<br>Katana, Wakizashi, Bow and 20 Arrows, 10 shurikens, light armor, kimono, sandals,&nbsp; traveling pack(blanket, bottle of water, chopsticks, a weeks rations, flint and tender, small knife, rope(50ft), wide brimmed straw hat, whetstone, lantern.) 107 koku.<br><br><br>Primary Weapon: Shosuro Blade<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Roll to Attack (Trait/Weapon Skill): 6k3+3<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;DR: 6k2<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Quality: Sacred Weapon<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Special Abilities: Free raise on poisons, poison resists at +5 TN<br><br>Armor: Light armor<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;TN Bonus: 5<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Quality: Normal<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Special Abilities: <br><br>TN to be Hit:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;=Reflexes x 5 + Armor + Other Modifiers:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; 23<br>Initiative:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Roll Reflexes/School Rank: plus quickness and school traits. +5 bonus to TN to be hit against lower init opponents.<br>8k3<br>Current Initiative:<br><br>Honor: 1.5<br>Glory: 1.0<br>Status: 4.5<br>Shadowlands Taint: 0.0<br><br>Advantages:<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Bishamon Blessing:<br>You have been noticed by one of the Seven Fortunes, Bishamon, the Fortune of Strength, has graced you with his blessing.&nbsp; For every 2 Raises you successfully make on an attack roll, you gain an additional Free Raise.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Precise memory:<br>&nbsp;You have the incredible ability to memorize and recall large amounts of information, including names, dates, facts, and figures.&nbsp; When attempting to remember information you have seen before, you must succeed at an Intelligence roll with a TN of 10.&nbsp; More obscure or specific information may increase the TN considerably at the GMs discretion.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Quick:<br>&nbsp; Your reaction speed is truly phenomenal. When making an Initiative roll, you always roll one additional die. Scorpion characters may purchase this advantage for 2 points.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Read lips:<br>&nbsp;You have the ability to read lips at a distance, understanding conversations that you cannot overhear.&nbsp; This requires a raw perception roll against a TN of 20 for every minute of conversation you are attempting to decipher.&nbsp; The TN increases by 1 for every foot father away then 10 feet your target is.&nbsp; You cannot read the lips of anyone more then 25 feet away.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Scared weapon of the Scorpion <br>&nbsp; The smiths of every clan craft majestic weapons that become the stuff of legends, and you have been chosen to wield such a weapon.&nbsp; These weapons are truly magnificent, and are particular to each clan.&nbsp; The number in parenthesis after the weapons name is the number of character points you must spend to purchase this advantage.&nbsp; Weapon:&nbsp; Scorpion Shosuro Blade (4) 4k2, Free Raise on Poison, poison resists +5 TN.<br><br><br>Disadvantages: <br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Benten Curse:<br>&nbsp;There is something about you that others find unsettling or just plain disturbing.&nbsp; You have a difficult time getting others to let their guard down, and often you are the first one suspicion falls on when things go wrong. Any Etiquette Skill Rolls or rolls to be cordial or persuasive have their TNs raised by 10.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Driven: <br>You have a single goal that you are utterly devoted to achieving.&nbsp; You will turn your back on your friends, family, and even your honor in order to reach your prize.&nbsp; This disadvantage is worth 4 points for Scorpion characters.&nbsp; For Soshi Hashimoto it is to be recognized as one of the best swordsmen in the land.&nbsp; Never to back down from a fight if he can help it.&nbsp; And always seeking to prove he is the best.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Insensitive:<br>&nbsp; The three most important things to you are your health, your welfare, and your interests. You don’t care overmuch about the plight of others, and you don’t go to great lengths to keep this a secret.&nbsp; With the exception of those who contribute directly to your well being, you must spend a void point to put yourself at risk for another if there is not a direct benefit for you.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp;Overconfident:<br>&nbsp; As Soshi is driven he is also prone to being overconfident in his strides for being recognized as one of the best swordsmen.&nbsp; With being overconfident he almost never retreats or chooses to fight another day.&nbsp; When faced with an obviously superior force, you must make a perception check at TN 30 or you stay and fight. <br><br>Description: <br>Here stands a man tall and proud of himself to the point that his gaze upon those around them instills fear and intimidation, or among other things a fight on a short fuse.&nbsp; Always looking like he’s ready for a challenge Soshi Hashimoto bears the typical traits g of a great Scorpion Samurai.&nbsp; &nbsp;Dressed in the traditional black and red armor of his clan, Soshi can be seen practicing his techniques rigorously.&nbsp; Having learned from the Bayushi Bushi School of the Scorpion clan, Soshi aims to become well recognized as the best there is.&nbsp; His weapon of choice is the clans Sacred Katana, The Shosuro Blade, which he keeps close to him.&nbsp; Behind his eyes lies the mind of a samurai that’s seen many a battle and lived to tell about it not just by the skill of his sword but by the ability to study the movements of his enemy and find the perfect opening to strike.&nbsp; Usually very quiet and to himself, he never the less speaks up when the need arises to point out something that displeases him or that he finds wrong with anything. <br><br>School Abilities: <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rank 1 Way of the Scorpion:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scorpion bushi always seem to get the jump on opponents.&nbsp; You roll additional dice equal to your school rank on initiative rolls.&nbsp; Enemies cannot use combat reflexes advantage to trade initiative with you.&nbsp; You gain +5 bonus to your TN to be hit against any opponent with a lower init.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rank 2 Pincers and Tail:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The infamous Scorpion feint has been the demise of many foolhardy Samurai.&nbsp; When making the feint maneuver, you gain two free raises from a successful feint instead of one.&nbsp; Additionally if an opponent attacks you and misses you gain a number of free raises equal to your air ring on any attacks against that opponent that occur before their next turn.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 00:26:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just so everyone is aware, I can't access the site in work any more, so my posting will pretty much be evening GMT, Mon - Sat, and variable times on Sundays. Saturday day I run my own L5R game, so can't really post then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 18:03:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just a quick reminder on the mechanics. Most rolls follow the format of Stat/Skill and you roll a number of dice equal to your stat + skill, and keep a number equal to your stat.<br><br>There will be bonus and penalties on different rolls, but those will probably be noted. When rolling against a particular target number, this will be modified by the wound penalty your character has.<br><br>Any questions, feel free to ask.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-01-2008, 01:20:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				How I handle combat<br><br>I figured it might be worth a post here explaining how I run the combat here. After everyone has rolled their initiative, the players declare their action from the lowest to the highest. This gives those with better initiative the ability to assess the situation, and perhaps take a better action than someone who has reacted slower, and who hence reacts rather than acts (if that makes any sense).<br><br>Then when the actions actually kick in, you go with highest initiative getting their action first. The players declared action won't kick in until their initative result is reached, but they have already commited to that action, so it carries out.<br><br>In a situation where the action is no longer possible .. say two attack the same target, and the faster player kills it, in effect the slower players action is wasted for that round.<br><br>That explain things?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-01-2008, 02:09:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moved this from the other thread to answer.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">(ooc magic?&nbsp; I've yet to play a game of l5r where anyone got a Nemurai.&nbsp; And it is Carapace right?&nbsp; Not DR?&nbsp; Sorry the number just seems insane for the system, since half the people wouldn't be able to damage it at all with it's original carapace.&nbsp; I thought you might have grabbed him from the oriental adventures books)</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I checked the name against the Creatures of Rokugan book, and since its listed there I'm using those stats.<br><br>It says Carapace 2 (10 against edged weapons, 5 against Jade)<br><br>Since I think thats insanely high, I've dropped the 10 down to a 5 to allow you the chance to do some damage to it.<br><br>Hida-sans tetsubo will obviously do much more against it than a katana will.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">(Nm, you mean an actual spell)</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Jade strike and such like, yes.<br><br>BTW, Asherah, if you want to make use of any spells from earlier editions, PM me about it and we can discuss things. Running this with my own group, Evil Ward has proven VERY useful.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>12-01-2008, 02:22:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Since I'm about to post my action, do the podlings have the same crapace?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-01-2008, 02:31:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A flat Carapace 2
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>18-01-2008, 03:14:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Can I get a quick clarification on the the battle?&nbsp; I realized as I began making a roll that somethign didn't make sense and i want to make sure I'm thinking things happened the way they happened.<br><br>Dragoon(soshi) and Elayne's(Hida) character attacked the large oni for a combined 61<br><br>Asherah's(Shugenja) character prepared a scroll<br><br>and Lanzlo's(Shoshuro) and my character (Mirumoto) cut up the podling for a combined 46<br><br>Your post made it sound like the Shoshuro ahd struck the large oni and so he threw a podling at her, at least as I understand the post.<br><br>If I'm mistaken, please let me know, I decided to do something a little complicated and it would be impossible if there weren't two oni right near me.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-01-2008, 20:26:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No, you're right. Shosuro-san did go for the smaller oni .. I misread it and thought he was going for the larger. I'll edit the post to show that the larger oni throws the smaller ones at the two samurai who were attacking it.<br><br>Lanzlo, feel free to change your posted action, since I made a mistake in what was going on.<br><br>Edit - and just for reference, I'm not generally as incompetant as my recent spate of being unable to read posts might make you think&nbsp; :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-01-2008, 02:44:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just in case anyone hasn't read my absense message, I'll be off from early tomorrow til late Sunday, possibly Monday, and likely unable to stop by here at all between now and then.<br><br>Feel free to go on with any kind of social interaction, and I'll move the plot along when I get back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-01-2008, 01:24:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm back, but fairly shattered so won't post til the mornin. Don't wander too far, things are about to get interesting again ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-01-2008, 02:58:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Quick question .. do you want some time now to discuss things amongst yourselves, or do I God mode you back into the inn to move the plot along? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>29-01-2008, 07:00:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's fine.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>01-02-2008, 20:08:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A quick point I need to clarify. The former magistrate was in a sedan chair, not (as I probably gave the impression) a horse drawn carriage<br><br>http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/f/f8/250px-Sedan-chair.jpg<br><br>Something like that. His yoriki was found in front of it, cut down, and the chair bearers presumably ran off during the attack, as no other bodies were found there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-02-2008, 00:47:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just a quick note. I tend to take something of a hands off approach to GMing, and if people are moving things along on their own, I tend to wait til they're done before continuing.<br><br>If you feel things are taking too long, post in here and let me know. I'd rather not have the game die because everyone is sitting around thinking they're waiting on someone else to post.<br><br>I'll be moving the main plot on once everyone is done with their current stuff.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 01:23:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No one from the bath house going to respond to the Crane magistrate?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 05:29:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				am waiting on the others as they are dressing and Hashimoto isnt even to the inn yet he stopped and doubled back to wait on them incase of an ambush
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 18:03:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 20:11:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I don't know about you.&nbsp; But in regards to the Crane.&nbsp; Who wield much influence amongst the imperial families. The other great clans looked upon only with tolerance and engaged only when useful in design.&nbsp; While minor clan status and ronin really do not merit the time of day.<br><br>With that said, my question.&nbsp; Is a Crane would first go to the Crane if really done right.&nbsp; Before going to any of the others.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-02-2008, 20:25:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Its likely he spoke to the other Crane while the others were in the bath house.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>26-02-2008, 05:44:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Imporant question I think I missed.&nbsp; How many bandits are in the room?&nbsp; Since hanzo is int here with a head count. I'm curious just how many bodies are moving around that need to be dealt with.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>26-02-2008, 06:22:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Does Hanzo have enough fingers to count all the bandits.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;::)<br><br><br>Just teasing&nbsp; ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>26-02-2008, 06:25:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He is as intelligent as your Shugenja little miss.&nbsp; So if he can't count Meiwha wouldn't be able to tell.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>26-02-2008, 07:19:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh, ouch. :P<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>26-02-2008, 07:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey she's a crane, an they bleach their hair.&nbsp; So can be true blondes of the clans&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>So whats your excuse&nbsp; ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>26-02-2008, 07:31:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, I guess there is something to the Crane's motto.<br><br>Doji says "there are 3 kinds of people in this world.&nbsp; Those who can count, and the Crane."<br><br>*chuckle*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-02-2008, 09:29:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There were a dozen bandits to start with. When you arrived, half fled out the back, half turned to engage. Of the 6 inside, 2 are down or dead, and 2 wounded.<br><br>Outside, 2 are engaged, 4 are running.<br><br>That's as of where I left it last night. I haven't read what you've done to them since&nbsp; ;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>28-02-2008, 07:31:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And Hanzo tries for&nbsp; the shot in the dark to hit the fleeing bandit.&nbsp; Not going to make it.&nbsp; Their TN is way above 8 lol.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-02-2008, 09:27:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The fleeing bandits are still quite visible. Bear in mind, a combat round is a matter of only a few seconds. If you want to give chase, pick a bandit and off you go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 07:45:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah he will chase next round. half wanted to see if lucky would be with me.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 08:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What is the order now,&nbsp; I am a bit lost in the next round initiative order.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 12:52:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Those chasing after bandits will be pretty much handled one on one. Given most of the bandits are down and/or dying, initiative isn't so important right now. I'll be posting something to continue the main thread shortly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-03-2008, 09:25:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As regards fetching the Thunder Guard, there are unlikely to be any in the eta village. Easiest thing to do would be send an eta to the nearest city gate, and let them fetch them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-03-2008, 01:51:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I can't see anything in the books regarding High Rokugani, so I suppose the easiest way to handle it would be to tie it to Courtier. Anyone with ranks in Courtier can speak it, the more ranks in Courtier, the better your mastery of the language. That sound ok to everyone?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>12-03-2008, 07:42:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Actually it is in the books.&nbsp; High rokugani is the language of the courts, the clans the samurai caste.&nbsp; &nbsp;As most of the populous speaks low rokugani.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Now anyone that is of the clans and well such as our characters.&nbsp; They would automatically know both high rokugani and low rokugani.&nbsp; &nbsp;The only exception to this is the Unicorn clan.&nbsp; &nbsp;Because of their travels.&nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-03-2008, 10:54:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fair enough. It was pretty late last night when I was looking for it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-03-2008, 21:53:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You want me to wait a little longer to give the others time to post, or shall I move things on?<br><br>Bear in mind, most of the bandits are quite badly injured. The one with the arrow in his leg may be able to hobble along, if you were to let him loose, but he would have a hard time getting away from the thunder guard if they chose to go after him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>21-03-2008, 00:32:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Let's move on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-04-2008, 23:17:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hanzo, Emi, what address were you going to check out first?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>09-04-2008, 03:49:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Crab one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>11-04-2008, 23:40:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I wish to apologize to the people i am in the games with here and want to let everybody know im back and ready to play my character again. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-04-2008, 23:42:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No problem. If you want to have a read through the thread you can see where the others are, and then we'll see where we can fit you in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-04-2008, 12:13:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Since the minor oni haven't seen you, you get a free action each. Onis TN to be hit willl be lower than normal also.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-04-2008, 12:38:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				These are all minor oni. Theres no sign of the large one from earlier.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>20-04-2008, 20:56:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Does my tetsubo go through their carapaces?&nbsp; Or do I still take off 2k2 like I did in the last fight?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-04-2008, 22:25:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'd need to dig out the rulebook and doublecheck, but I think the tetsubo ignores carapace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>21-04-2008, 03:23:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Technically it treats carapace as if it was 10 lower.&nbsp; I thin Named uber oni are the only ones this doesn't remove it's armor completely.<br><br>PLus she ignores 10 points of the persons armor for purpose of TN's, provided they have any, since she isn't looking for soft spots, she's smashing them with an iron club, every where is soft with enough force applied. *chuckle*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-04-2008, 01:28:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, pretty much all the same for our purposes.<br><br>Since you took off the 2k for the carapace when you didn't need to, do you want to reroll the damage?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>25-04-2008, 04:05:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As a double check, so I have the count right.<br><br>There were 5 minor oni.<br><br>She's now crushed 2 and I've crippled 3?&nbsp; Or did I miss count?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-04-2008, 09:10:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sounds right.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-04-2008, 23:55:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Akane and Hashimoto can join with Meiwha and Oruku as they head towards the Crane consulate. If you want to do something else, let me know.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>29-04-2008, 01:58:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				im still trying to get everything in order here, ugh its a hassle in itself i still need to transfer my books over to this compy which ill do in a few then ill be set to go.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-04-2008, 02:04:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No worries. I just figured that might be the easiest way to fit you back into the story.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>29-04-2008, 02:06:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				true true tanks
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-04-2008, 02:08:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				All part of the service.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-04-2008, 22:30:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Shorthand on my part. Standard perception check is perception / investigation. Its for anyone at the Crane consulate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>03-05-2008, 19:47:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now for operation over kill.&nbsp; Crippled oni.&nbsp; 36 damage.&nbsp; Make them all good and dead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-05-2008, 19:59:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*chuckles* And then some. Yes, extremely dead oni.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>04-05-2008, 06:02:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Initiative in Doji garden then?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-05-2008, 12:08:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Not at the moment, no. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>11-05-2008, 20:36:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am a bit lost with the in game thread.&nbsp; I am not sure who Doji san is talking to.&nbsp; I thought I was the only one with him.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-05-2008, 23:58:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hashimoto. He was out for a bit so I suggested he join one group or other when he came back into play, and he went along with you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>12-05-2008, 06:33:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok I had thought he had been with Emi and them.&nbsp; &nbsp;That is what was throwing me.&nbsp; I was thinking his posts are to them and their scenes.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-05-2008, 21:42:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The reference to the guards sudden sleepines made me think he was with you and Doji-san.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-05-2008, 00:57:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Is anything more being done at the Crab address (further searching, examination of stuff etc) or are you moving on? If the latter, where to?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-05-2008, 19:51:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the moment there is only one oni spawn to be seen, and it's legging it. There are probably others further into the house ... you've heard noises to indicate such, but you haven't seen any yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-05-2008, 02:29:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just a quick heads up, but I may not be posting much for the next few days.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 02:29:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just to let you know, with people moving around the city you're going to end up out of sync with each other. I'm trying to keep it straight as to who is where and when, so you may meet back up at relatively odd times.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 18:23:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I was quite surprised to see an L5R rpg here.<br>It's been ages (to say the least) i even dibbled in the rpg. (no players around here)<br>I was wondering if i could join up with a Scorpion bushi. And wether my rustyness rules-wise would be a major problem. If there's a problem that's okay. Since i see it's a small game thread and the slots may all be filled up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 20:40:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We're playing the City of Lies campaign, using the 3rd ed rules. Given that the game has started, with the players as Imperial Magistrates, adding a new person in would have some conditions. It would be tricky to justify another magistrate coming in, but a ronin / yojimbo / yoriki is certainly doable.<br><br>Scorpion bushi is probably the easiest to introduce, given we're in a Scorpion city. Are you familiar with 3rd ed rules?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 21:48:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				3rd is the last one no? Corebook with katana on it?<br><br>And I was thinking of using the Heroes of Rokugan Scorpion bushi as a basis. And modify it a bit for my needs. (move some skillpts, change some advantages/disadv.)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 21:57:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yup. Red book with a katana through an obi IIRC.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 22:04:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Got it. ^^ And the Four Winds book too.<br>How many players do you have at the moment if i may ask?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 22:24:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				5 at the moment. I'm comfortable with a couple more. Beyond that I'd have to see.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 22:31:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright. I'd love to join up as my Bushi.<br>I've been and am in some freeforms. And play the cardgame/read the fictions.<br>So i know the setting. Just may take a while to get into the rules again.<br>Would you prefer a Scorpion Yojimbo or a Scorpion Bushi?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 22:35:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Do you have a preference yourself? For an introduction I'm thinking your character will be in the right place at the right time to aid one of the magistrates, and we just go from there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 22:43:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Not really. Though a bushi build can serve as a yojimbo too. It would be nice to end up assigned to one of the players as a protector. It's a good excuse to interact. I also considered moving away from my typical bushi role and trying a ninja of the Scorpion but those usually are hard to integrate in a good story.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 22:51:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, we only have one shukenja, and she already has a yojimbo, of sorts. <br><br>I think an ordinary bushi should be fine, and if a yojimbo role becomes necessary, you could step into that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>08-06-2008, 23:03:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg647762#msg647762">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 08-06-2008, 22:51:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Well, we only have one shukenja, and she already has a yojimbo, of sorts. <br><br>I think an ordinary bushi should be fine, and if a yojimbo role becomes necessary, you could step into that.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Alright. I'll try to put up a bio based on the Heroes of Rokugan template this week. I'll finetune it a bit to fit my char.<br>Are there any rules, restrictions, new xp etc you apply?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 00:18:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Standard rules in the book for building a rank 2 character ... 45CP to start with, and then 40xp to advance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 01:43:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				pokes heretic as he is the other bushi of the scorpion clan*blinks*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 01:51:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You're in a scorpion city .. it makes sense for there to be other scorpion bushi about, especially for someone coming in as a new player. Still, since you're a magistrate and he won't be, you'll be able to bully him&nbsp; ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 05:07:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, I have a nameless Scorpion bushi with me helping me investigate the Warehouse.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 08:18:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright i'll try to make a bio this afternoon and i'll put it up here for you all to tear apart. Since i'll probably have made some mistakes.<br>Wish me luck with my exam in... *checks watch* Five hours and 10 minutes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 10:49:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg648165#msg648165">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 09-06-2008, 01:51:29</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You're in a scorpion city .. it makes sense for there to be other scorpion bushi about, especially for someone coming in as a new player. Still, since you're a magistrate and he won't be, you'll be able to bully him&nbsp; ;)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Go figure, their is actually more Scorpion bushi in the capital city of Scorpions.&nbsp; I would never had guessed.&nbsp; &nbsp;;D<br><br>Anyways, welcome to the game&nbsp; Darthvegeta800.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 17:10:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg649379#msg649379">Quote from: Asherah on 09-06-2008, 10:49:06</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Go figure, their is actually more Scorpion bushi in the capital city of Scorpions.&nbsp; I would never had guessed.&nbsp; &nbsp;;D<br><br>Anyways, welcome to the game&nbsp; Darthvegeta800.<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Thanks. ^^ Could someone fill me in a bit on the timeframe/era of the rp and the current storyline?<br>I'll put up a first draft of the Scorpion Bushi bio soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 17:17:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Name:</strong> Bayushi Yukimura<br><strong>Clan: </strong> Scorpion<br><strong>School:</strong> Bayushi Bushi<br><strong>Rank:</strong> 2 - Insight:&nbsp; (Ringsx10)+skills+insight bonuses<br><br><strong>Remaining XP:</strong> 2<br><br><strong>Earth</strong> 2 - Stamina 2 - Willpower 2<br><strong>Water</strong> 2 - Strength 2 - Perception 2<br><strong>Fire</strong> 3 - Agility 3 - Intelligence 3<br><strong>Air </strong> 2 - Reflexes 2 - Awareness 2<br><strong>Void</strong> 2<br><br><br>Iajutsu 4<br>Courtier (political manoeuvers) 3<br>Defense 4<br>Etiquette 3<br>Kenjitsu 4<br>Kyujitsu 3<br>Battle 3<br>Athletics 3<br>Stealth 3<br>Poison 2<br>Investigation 3<br>Horsemanship 3<br>Lore Scorpion Clan 2<br>Lore Bushido 2<br>Lore Law 2<br><br><br><strong>Abilities:</strong><br><br>Free Raise if defending contested social<br>Add Defense to TN at all times<br><br><strong>Glory:</strong> 1 - <strong>Honor: </strong> 2 - <strong>Status:</strong> 1&nbsp; - <strong>Shadowlands Taint:</strong> N/A<br><br><br><strong>Techniques:</strong><br>1k0 to init<br>+5TN vs. people with lower init.<br>Immune to Combat Reflexes<br><br><br><strong>Advantages:</strong><br><br>Jurojin's Blessings(2) (resist poison/disease - keep 2 extra dice)<br>Combat Reflexes(6) (in skirmish move up or down a rank freely, switching places with the one you take the place of<br>Quick(2) (extra die roll per initiative roll)<br>Heartless (2) (+10 to TN to change mind)<br><br><br><strong>Disadvantage:</strong><br><br>Cruel(4) (lower honor rank and perception by 1 in social interaction)<br>Lechery(4) (4 free raises for one attempting to seduce)<br><br><br><strong>Equipment:</strong><br><br>- Katana<br>- No Dachi<br>- Wakizashi<br>- Travelling pack<br>- Medium Armor<br>- Mask<br>- Kimono/sandles<br>- Bow<br>- Arrows (6 flesh cutter, 6 Armor Piercing, 6 Willow Leaf, 1 humming bulb, 1 rope cutter)<br>- 7 koku<br><br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Description:</strong></span><br>Bayushi Yukimura is of average height, broadshouldered and in good shape due to daily training.<br>His hair is ravenblack and usually cut short, his eyes piercing and darkbrown. Like so many Bayushi he has a rogueish handsome edge. <br>His expression though tends to be stern frequently but he has a charming smile. His voice is low yet still retains a youthful edge.<br>Bar a large scar on the chest and a few lingering imperfections due to his martial lifestyle, he has no notable traits.<br>His armor is crimson with a hint of golden and his underclothing black. His mask and helmet too are crimson with gold.<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>PERSONALITY:</strong></span><br>Bayushi Yukimura is a cunning, cautious, dutyful and loyal Scorpion. A perfectionist he has a charming edge and a jovial appearance when interacting with others but can shift to a business-like and stern approach whenever the need arises. This duality in his behaviour makes him pleasant to work with. He is outgoing when needed but reserved, silent and observant when necessary.<br>To some he may seem heartless in some cases but due to his extreme dedication to loyalty and duty, following the views dictated by the Scorpion Clan's interpretation of Bushido, he is hard to manipulate or force of a path he sets on. This unwavering observance of duty is one of his greatest strengths, he does not flinch when the need comes and sentimentality may get in the way.<br>However his archetypical Scorpionesque edge has also added an edge of cruelty in his personality. He enjoys seeing his enemies squirm and perish. When the Scorpion Clan sents him against a hated foe or someone he loaths then he gains great delight at their suffering and failure. This cruel edge contrasts starkly with his charming and loyal behaviour when dealing with those he respects and his comrades.<br>A lover of literature, history and tactics, he is also a perfectionist in martial skills. He values all skills be they political, military or artisanal in nature.<br>He also values cameraderie among his bretheren and gladly assists those of his Clan. Outsiders he is weary of but always treats politely.<br>Though Yukimura seems at first glance almost impervious to most manipulations due to his superior dedication to the facets of Clanloyalty and duty to ones superiors and comrades, he can be manipulated in other ways. And especially his lecherous edge makes it hard for him to resist the more seductive of women. It is a flaw known to some Scorpion who have learned to intervene if there is a risk of the more erotic predators of court attempting their skills on him. He seemingly just has a terrible talent for dealing with such compliments and attentions.<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>BACKGROUND</strong></span><br>Yukimura is a young but competent Samurai who has been trained in the classical Bushi arts of the Scorpion Clan.<br>Polyvalent like all the Bayushi, he excells in the military aspect of the Scorpion Clan's largest family. Over the years he has been stationed patrolling villages in the Scorpion Provinces before ending up guarding the Crane-Scorpion Boarder. In that time he saw little war and mostly pitted his skills against ronin and the bandits that all too frequently plage the Empire. By the time he rose to command a patrol of his own and did so admirably, he was noticed by a Courtier and reassigned to escort him. Having spent the last two years leading the escorts of notable Scorpion emissaries, he has gained some experience in Court and has travelled the Empire to a degree having allowed him to interact with a diverse group of people.<br>Only recently did he gain the interest of an important Scorpion and was suddenly reassigned to the City of Lies without further instructions.<br>Totally unaware of what is in store of him or expected, he arrives in the City of Lies... .<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 20:01:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				10 or 20 years pre Scorpion coup, reign of a Hantei. I'll dig up exact dates if you need them. We're significantly behind where the card game moved on to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 20:41:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg650104#msg650104">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 09-06-2008, 20:01:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">10 or 20 years pre Scorpion coup, reign of a Hantei. I'll dig up exact dates if you need them. We're significantly behind where the card game moved on to.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>So my recently reincarnated hero Shoju still lives? Ooh very nice. Though i assume at this time he isn't a Champion yet?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-06-2008, 21:31:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Off the top of my head I don't know.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>10-06-2008, 00:08:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg650317#msg650317">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 09-06-2008, 21:31:41</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Off the top of my head I don't know.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Ah well if you can figure it out that would be great! ^^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-06-2008, 00:12:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I don't think I have anything that would tell me one way or the other.<br><br>To answer your earlier question though, the campaign takes place in the year 1122, which is a fair bit before the current timeline the card game has advanced. This is significantly pre Scorpion coup.<br><br>The Scorpion are still a great clan, and the Mantis a minor one at this point in time. The city is Scorpion, governed by the Shosuro family, though there are members of all the Scorpion families there. The Unicorn have a fairly major presence, as this city is a trade hub for them too. There are a reasonable number of Crane, and handfulls of the other clans about.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>10-06-2008, 09:04:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ah i see. Clan War Era novels are what got me interested in L5R... well besides the fact i always loved Samurai.<br>I look forward to it.<br>I'll try to finish the bio soon.<br><br><br><strong>*edit*</strong> I have little experience in these bios (i tend to do L5R freeform) so i'll have a few questions:<br>How many advantages/disadvantages are allowed?<br><br>Any advice on what to raise with the xp. (for some reason when i spent xp i do something wrong -&gt; numbers never match)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-06-2008, 01:11:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rulebook standards for advantages and disadvantages. I have all the books, but ran what you want past me. Some may not be particularly suitable at this point in the timeline.<br><br>What's the overall concept that you're going for with the character? Martial and court skills are always useful for anyone, and the Scorpions have their own fields of expertise beyond that :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>11-06-2008, 08:36:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yukimura in the past rps i was in was a low rank officer but with keen tactical insight.<br>But i'm thinking of letting him just move in the direction of bodyguard/righthandman for this one.<br>Seems more useful interactionwise. Basically a char that can fight to protect others or to deal with threats and possible has one or more other talents to be useful to his master/mistress/Clan. (perhaps a bit of stealth) He's a Bayushi so i'd say he's got good enough political insight to survive court when accompagnying/escorting one or more Courtiers, but it's not his primary focus. He just has to make sure he can survive a potential verbal attack and interprete the actions of others should his superior want him to keep an eye on someone or something while they stroll through social activities.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-06-2008, 00:40:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Then probably boost etiquette and courtier a bit, maybe take stealth, a point or two in investigation (handy for noticing things), and the usual combat skills.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-06-2008, 01:24:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Is Hanzo going to try and find the warehouse on his own, or try and grab some local help?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>12-06-2008, 09:30:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think i'm done with the stats. I hope i didn't mess up... too much.<br>Should i add background?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-06-2008, 09:32:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A paragraph or two wouldn't hurt. If there's anything you want to keep secret, you can PM that through to me, and I'll have a read over it all this evening. I can only access the site evenings GMT.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>12-06-2008, 10:53:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll add it later. With a description of the char to the bio.<br><br>Also if anyone wants to already have met my char at one time or another, have a kharmic tie, animosity or anything else that lies in between for good or worse, give me a poke on it.<br><br><strong>*more or less done - what got messed up?*</strong>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-06-2008, 20:02:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm not sure what you mean?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>17-06-2008, 20:05:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry self criticizing. The bio is done but knowing me it's probably flawed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-06-2008, 20:08:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*chuckles* Ok. If you want some critique, feel free to toss it up here. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>17-06-2008, 20:14:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's been up on the previous page for a while now. *chuckles* Finished and all. ^^;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-06-2008, 20:19:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Is he rank 1? Did you spend the points to head for rank 2?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>17-06-2008, 20:22:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rank 2 - a lingering bit from my first draft and yes i raised the stats using the XP you mentioned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-06-2008, 00:34:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As far as I'm aware off, a magistrates symbol of office is a jade ball, inscribed with the seal of the Emerald Magistrates. Might be possible to flash as a badge, but don't think you could hang it anywhere :)<br><br>There were any number of bad jokes in our game about the magistrates flashing their balls to impress people&nbsp; :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>18-06-2008, 00:59:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh... I thought it was a medallion of some sort, that you wore on a necklace.&nbsp; :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-06-2008, 01:00:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We initially thought it was a rod or scepter of some kind, but a bit of digging turned up a jade orb, carved with the seal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>18-06-2008, 01:10:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				About the size of a baseball or soft ball.&nbsp; Heavy enough to slam on a desk like a judges gravel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-06-2008, 01:12:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Exactly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>18-06-2008, 13:42:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmm i always had the impression the Magistrates sometimes wore a symbol of office.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-06-2008, 19:04:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Is anyone waiting on me to post here? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-06-2008, 15:02:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A minor point, but you wouldn't refer to an ise zumi as a shaman. They're monks ... admittedly rather odd monks, but monks none the less. I'm not sure the rokugani would really recognise a shaman, and if they did they'd be more likely to refer to them as some kind of shukenja.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>29-06-2008, 00:00:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				ah ok sorry
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-06-2008, 02:29:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No biggie. Just figured I should point it out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>30-06-2008, 23:25:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry, I've been waiting on reaching the warehouse.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-06-2008, 23:37:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, you'll be a little behind Emi. Probably about the third round you should be making an appearance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-07-2008, 14:33:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Inititatives: <br>21 for the attackers, 22 for the sole thunder guard. Everyones pretty fast this time around.<br><br>Emi, the one who called out kill the magistrates was one of the guards at the door. Right now you've got 2 enemies behind you, and about 4 in front. <br><br>I'll need an initiative from Yukimura before we can start the fight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 10:17:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ack didn't know i was up for entry.<br><br>It's been ages since i used the L5R rulebook and the bit about the Initiative Roll is very vague.<br>I am quick so i add a dice. That means i'd roll 2 tensided die and add the sum of my reflexes/insight?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-07-2008, 13:35:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry, I should perhaps have made that clearer.<br><br>Initiative is Reflexes / Insight rank. You roll a number of d10s equal to that number (plus one extra one for being quick), and keep a number equal to your Reflexes. 10s do explode in this, so if you get a 10 you roll that dice again and add it. Keep rolling 10s, keep adding the dice. Most I ever saw from a single dice was about 35.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 09:51:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay thanks i'll go do that!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 20:02:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You don't keep that extra dice on initiative btw. You'd be rolling 5k2 for your initiative, but since both those were 10s you end up with an initiative of 31 I believe. That still leaves you fastest though.<br><br>Bad guys and thunderguard are both attacking (thunderguard attacking the two at the rear). Declare actions please, Emi then Yukimura; then act Yukimura then Emi.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>07-07-2008, 23:55:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aah okay thanks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-07-2008, 03:11:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just to clarify, there are two guards outside, one already wounded by Emi. Which were you going for?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>10-07-2008, 06:56:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				i take it the other parts on pause for the moment Hairy?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>10-07-2008, 10:27:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The unwounded one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-07-2008, 13:00:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg706409#msg706409">Quote from: Dragoondawg25 on 10-07-2008, 06:56:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">i take it the other parts on pause for the moment Hairy?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I thought it was still waiting on a response from Hashimoto. Just double checked the thread, and I see you did post, so my bad. I'll get a response up shortly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>13-07-2008, 09:43:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Before i reply, a small question. Am i correct in assuming that our enemies are wounded but still facing Yuki and Emi. Or are they wounded and lying on the ground?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-07-2008, 12:36:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Wounded, but upright and capable of fighting, though perhaps not well. The one Emi hit has definitely had better days :)<br><br>Just in case you're not familiar with the mechanics, as you get wounded, your TN for activities goes up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>13-07-2008, 16:30:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okies thanks! Just wanted to make sure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 10:50:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Which bandit is he currently striking at? The one who is trying to flee, or one of the ones who have just come out of the warehouse?<br><br>And at the end of this round, our en route magistrate will have entered the street, and will be able to see the fighting. He'll be able to take part in the next round ... assuming the two of you leave any still alive :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 16:33:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The one ready to fight. I assumed they were barring his way while the fleeing was already practically byebye. Doesn't seem to smart chasing him either with some battleready thugs around.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-07-2008, 16:46:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I envision the situation a bit differently. The two who were originally standing guard outside, one is down and the other is attempting to flee away up the street. The 4 who came out of the warehouse, one was felled by the now downed Thunder Guard, Emi just wounded a second, and the other two are trying to hit her.<br><br>B&nbsp; Bw&nbsp; B<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;E<br><br>Y&nbsp; &nbsp;----&gt;Bw<br><br>Something very roughly like this<br>B are bandits, Bw are wounded bandits.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>15-07-2008, 09:22:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I see, modified my post then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 01:05:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hanzo will now have reached the street with the warehouse, and will see Emi and a strange Scorpion apparently fighting together against some unknown foe. There are a number of bodies in the street, including the ThunderGuard that accompanied her earlier.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-07-2008, 12:18:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hashimoto, if you're not familiar with the etiquette around gifts in Rokugan, give me a standard Awareness / Etiquette roll.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 01:29:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You can't see what is in the bag just yet.<br><br>Gift giving in Rokugan follows a formula. Upon being presented with the gift, the recipient must twice refuse it, giving a reason for doing so each time. The one giving the gift will offer it again after each refusal, pressing the recipient to accept it.<br><br>Variations of "I am unworthy of such a fine gift" or "I was only doing my duty" tend to be the first response, after that the conversation will flow in whatever direction it goes, each offer / refusal coming from the previous response.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 01:31:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				the big question is did hashimoto know this lol<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 01:39:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes. It would be a fairly simple thing for him to recognise, hence me explaining it here :) 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 21:12:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think this is where I can come into the game.&nbsp; I just want to know what I'll see from the streets.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 21:52:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You would have seen the tail end of the fight. Emi and an unknown scorpion fighting roughly dressed individuals, several bodies lying nearby.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-07-2008, 21:56:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yukimura can also give me a flat intelligence roll (plus heraldy if he has it) to see if he recognises Emi's family mon. Crab-sama is perfectly polite under the circumstances, though. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-07-2008, 01:34:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If you don't have the games skill, battle or courtier are also ok for playing go. Pick whichever skill you'd like to use, and give me the appropriate roll.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>20-07-2008, 02:36:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				whats the rolls dynamics?<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-07-2008, 03:12:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Roll Trait plus Skill, keep Trait.<br><br>If you don't have an appropriate skill, Trait only, but the TN is generally higher.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-07-2008, 09:48:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Is Emi taking one or two actions there, as we discussed in PM? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>23-07-2008, 03:05:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One, I believe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-07-2008, 01:37:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, was just checking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>25-07-2008, 09:28:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll post after Emi, since it's best she gives her response first.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-07-2008, 09:30:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No problem.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-08-2008, 12:13:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Do you want to try and make a tracking roll to see if you can find tracks leading off from here? Bear in mind, while you may find something inside, following them through a city will be next to impossible.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>05-08-2008, 21:20:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				what would i need for tracking?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-08-2008, 21:24:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Its an emphasis of Hunting, so goes off Perception.<br><br>Perception / Tracking<br>Perception / Hunting<br>Flat Perception<br><br>in increasing levels of difficulty
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>05-08-2008, 21:28:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Roll Result: Dragoondawg25 rolled: 3d10, keeping 2 dice<br>Comment: tracking<br>Result: 2, 3, 10, <br>Total: 13<br><br>Roll Result: Dragoondawg25 rolled: 1d10, keeping 1 dice<br>Comment: exploding 10s<br>Result: 1, <br>Total: 1<br>Total TN=14
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>05-08-2008, 23:49:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For the fight in the warehouse, who's up next?&nbsp; Are we still waiting for Hanzo?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-08-2008, 00:07:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I believe we're waiting on Hanzo, yes. Unless I've miscounted he is the only one still to act this turn. If he hasn't posted in a day or so I'll do a standard attack for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-08-2008, 02:37:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll need a reroll on Yukimuras check before we can proceed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>11-08-2008, 15:04:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				ACK Oo; sorry wrong dice...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-08-2008, 00:24:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once we wrap things up in the warehouse, I'm thinking thats a good point to award XP (as if we'd finished a regular tabletop session). Generally speaking I award 3 points for everyone who has been there the whole time, 2 points to anyone who missed out some (in this case, just Yukimura, since he's new). I also give players the option of nominating others for a bonus point, for anything particularly impressive, cool, amusing or characterfull. Nominating multiple people is ok, if they've done stuff worthy of it.<br><br><br>Also, I found a link off the L5R site to a fanzine with some interesting stuff in it. What do you think of these?<br><br>http://www.musha-shugyo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/l5r_musha-shugyo_fanzine-01.pdf<br><br>Low Skills<br>Deceit<br>Emphasis: Obiesaseru<br>Obiesaseru: This Emphasis is a specialized form of intimidation, used only by members of the Imperial families, the Imperial Guards, or the Imperial Legions (including Emerald and Jade Magistrates on duty under the Emerald or Jade Champion). By appealing to the target's belief that the Imperial Legions are the best-trained samurai in the Empire, and that the entire Celestial Order stands behind them, a member of the Imperial House or someone with adequate status can freeze a samurai in histracks. The Imperial character must successfully make a Contested Willpower/Deceit (Obiesaseru) vs. the target's Willpower to freeze it for one round (the target can move and defend normally, but cannot approach or attack).<br><br>Raises can increase the duration or add targets. Against non-Rokugani, this works the same as Intimidation. You must have a token of Imperial authority in order to use Obiesaseru.<br><br>Mastery Abilities<br>Rank 7: You gain a Free Raise for using Obiesaseru.<br><br>Rank 10: You may use Obiesaseru without a token of Imperial authority<br>but doing so increase your TN by 5.<br><br>Honor Loss: Obiesaseru does not incur an Honor Loss if used for legitimate purpose by a member of the Imperial Guards or the Imperial Legions (including Emerald or Jade Magistrates, as stated above).<br><br>If anyone wishes to take this Emphasis, I think it is quite suitable for the game.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-08-2008, 23:07:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The 2nd issue of the Musha-Shugyo fanzine is out, this one focusing on the Minor Clans. The next will be non humans, which could be interesting. I've had a flick through it, and there's a few things I found interesting.<br><br>http://www.musha-shugyo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/L5R_Musha-Shugyo_Fanzine-02.pdf<br><br>That's the url, if you want a look at it. Here's the bits I've found interesting on a skim through.<br><br>High Skill<br>Meditation<br>Emphases: Free Raises Recovery, Shut out the World, Spell Slots Recovery<br><br>Free Raises Recovery: This Emphasis allows the recovery of a limited number of daily Free Raises (such as those granted by school Techniques). To recover a Free Raise, the character must meditate for 1 hour and succeed at a Willpower/Meditation (Free Raises Recovery) roll TN 20 to recover 1 Free Raise. Raises can be made in order to regain more daily Free Raises on a 1 for 1 basis. This Emphasis cannot be used at the same time as the Void Points Recovery or Spell Slots<br>Recovery Emphases; when meditating, a character can only regain one of those things. Homebrew<br><br>Shut out the World: This Emphasis emulates the ideology that this world is nothing but an illusion. A Willpower/ Meditation (Shut out the World) TN 25 allows a character to ignore TN penalties not stemming from Wounds for number of rounds equal to his Void Ring. Updated from Winter Court: Kyuden Seppun p.117 and Game Master's Guide p.171<br><br>Spell Slots Recovery: This Emphasis is highly prized by shugenja and allows them to regain their precious spell slots. By meditating for 2 hours and succeeding at a Void/Meditation (Spell Slots Recovery) roll TN 30, a character can regain 1 spell slot in each of his elements. Raises can be used to regain 1 more spell slot in an element (1 Raise) or 1 more spell slot in each elements (2 Raises). This Emphasis cannot be used at the same time as the Void Points Recovery or Free Raises<br><br>Recovery Emphases; when meditating, a character can only regain one of those things. homebrew<br><br>Mastery Abilities<br>Rank 5: You recover 2 Free Raises from Meditation, when using the Free Raises Recovery Emphasis.<br>Rank 7: You recover 2 spell slots of each Ring from Meditation, when using the Spell Slots Recovery Emphasis.<br>Rank 10: You recover 3 Free Raises from Meditation, when using the Free Raises Recovery Emphasis.<br><br><br>Bugei Skill<br>Kyujutsu<br>Emphases: Ashi-Kyu, Blind Shot, Defensive Shooting, Disarm Attack, Lezam, Quick String, Shigeto-Yumi, Tsuruchi Longbow<br><br>Specific Weapons: These Emphases represents expertise in the use of a particular type of bow (such as the Tsuruchi Longbow). See p.64-65 for the mechanics of the Ashi-Kyu, Lezam, and Shigeto-Yumi. Homebrew<br><br>Blind Shot: This Emphasis allows an archer to shoot at his target even if that target is hiding from the archer. The archer must be aware of the enemy's presence and&nbsp; have a rough idea of his location to use this ability. Roll Perception/Kyujutsu (Blind Shot) versus the opponent's Agility/Stealth (Hide). If successful, the character has pinpointed his opponent's location and can fire at it with only a +10 TN penalty. Updated from Secrets of the Mantis p.66<br><br>Defensive Shooting: This Emphasis represents an archer's ability of effectively use his bow in a melee without becoming an easy target. The archer gains a bonus to his TN to be Hit equal to his ranks in the Kyujutsu&nbsp; skill. The bonus applies only against melee attacks. This ability cannot be used without this Emphasis. Updated from Game Master's Survival Guide p.60<br><br>Disarm Attack: This Emphasis represents an archer's skill at disarming his foes from a distance. The character must make an attack rolls and call a number of Raises depending on the size of his opponent's weapon. Large weapons (tetsubo, no-dachi, dai tsuchi, most polearms) require 4 Raises. Medium weapons (katana, nage-yari, most staves, wakizashi) require 3 raises. Small weapons (tanto, aiguchi, kama) require 2 raises. This ability cannot be attempted without this Emphasis. Updated from Secrets of the Mantis p.66<br><br>Quick String: It takes 2 simple actions to draw and string a bow. This Emphasis helps in stringing a bow faster. A successful Agility/Kyujutsu (Quick String) roll TN 20 allows to do this with 1 simple action, but a failure means it takes 3 simple actions instead. Similarly, drawing and stringing a Han-kyu normally takes 1 simple action; the Han-Kyu can be drawn without taking an action but stringing it still takes 1 simple action. A successful Agility/ Kyujutsu (Quick String) roll will allow to string it without taking an action, a failure will mean it will take 2 simple actions instead. Homebrew, inspired by Game Master's Survival Guide p.60<br><br><br>Bugei Skill<br>Defense<br>Emphases: Spell Evasion, Technique Evasion, Trap Evasion, Yadomejutsu<br><br>Spell Evasion: This Emphasis allows avoiding hazards of supernatural origin. The Emphasis bonus applies whenever rolling to avoid the effects of spells, kiho, tattoos, and similar abilities (if such a roll is required). Homebrew<br><br>Trap Evasion: This Emphasis allows avoiding mundane hazards and traps. The Emphasis bonus applies whenever rolling to avoid traps, natural pitfalls, and similar hazards (if such a roll is required). Homebrew, inspired by Bearers of Jade p.15 and The Way of Shadow p.109<br><br>Yadomejutsu: While in the Full Attack posture, the character can cut arrows aimed at someone within 10 feet (TN equal the archer's attack roll). On Full Defense, the character can roll Agility/Defense (Yadomejutsu) and add to his TN to be hit against all ranged attacks he is aware of. (Note: Perceptive readers will realize that this is in fact part of the Technique from the Tsuruchi's Swordsman. If using Yadomejutsu as a skill instead of a School Technique, simply give the Tsuruchi Swordsman the benefit of 2 Free Raises on any Yadomejutsu skill rolls.) Updated from Secrets of the Mantis p.67<br><br><br>Not sure we have anyone focused enough in archery to be interested in those, but the arrow cutting skill would definitely be fun to have in a game. If anyone sees anything else in those pdfs that appeals to them, let me know. I'm happy to discuss pretty much anything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-08-2008, 01:40:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Which Clan warehouse is Hashimoto heading for now?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>30-08-2008, 11:27:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				errr i forget which ones where available, there was crab and another, not crane but ugh it eludes me at the moment. *grumbles*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-08-2008, 13:21:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Crab, Crane, Unicorn and Scorpion I believe were the 4 named on the sheet of paper. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>31-08-2008, 02:11:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				i think that he would head to the unicorn one next then his own last.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>01-09-2008, 01:36:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I need initiative rolls from those fighting at the warehouse please.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-09-2008, 00:08:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I need actions from Emi and Yukimura please.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-09-2008, 09:13:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A little note. I don't believe Hashimoto has identified himself to the Thunder Guard. Unless he had declared himself and his position, they would have no reason to defer to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>09-09-2008, 19:14:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will do, been a bit busy with r/l lately, my apologies if i'm keeping things up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-09-2008, 19:56:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				RL happens to us all. If its getting on top of you, drop a note here in the OOC so we know and we can work around it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>21-09-2008, 21:49:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				My apologies. I was too caught up in RL for Akane to show up recently. But, that's been resolved, and she's making her way back into the story.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-09-2008, 23:45:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Welcome back.<br><br>I'll probably be uploading some stuff for everyone, either tonight or tomorrow night. Its scans of the players part of the City of Lies campaign, a map of the city, and a collection of information that is just chock full of interesting stuff about all the movers and shakers of the city.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>22-09-2008, 09:15:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Greetings and welcome back Lanzlo!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>24-09-2008, 23:33:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am back finally.&nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-09-2008, 00:22:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Welcome back. I think you have a few posts to catch up on :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>25-09-2008, 19:44:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Wow caste numbers are rising again LOL. ^__^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-09-2008, 09:38:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Actually I had Asahina-san still with the others. It didn't really make any sense for her to just wander off on her own, and they still had an address to investigate. Feel free to edit your post in light of that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-10-2008, 18:52:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, I finally got around to uploading the city map and players guide. You'll find the players guide to the city and the map of it here<br><br>http://www.bazza.com/klingon/exalted/<br><br>The map is scanned in 4 parts .. upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right .. should be fairly clear when you see it, but might be easier to handle when printed out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-10-2008, 22:52:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Strength / Athletics roll from those trying to break down the door please.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>09-10-2008, 21:36:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hi everyone. I've been talking to HH about this game for what...? About two weeks now, maybe longer. I'm going to join you shortly when HH has finished OKing my character sheet and can find a suitable scene/timing to let me slot in.<br><br>Just a word of warning... I'm a serious Japanophile and rather obsessed with <em>bushido</em> and medieval Japan. ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-10-2008, 01:20:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There is currently no way to reach the archer. He is on the far side of the bars. You can try the gate, to see if its open, or try breaking down the bars, but you will get shot at doing it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>10-10-2008, 04:47:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ah.&nbsp; I thought he was hiding behind crates on our side of the bars.&nbsp; No problem.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-10-2008, 09:39:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I should maybe have made that clearer. If you want to edit your post in light of that, feel free.<br><br>There will be a little time to talk before that spell is completed. I'll let you know when it goes off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>11-10-2008, 01:42:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Way of the Magistrate<br><br>http://laeren.zoggins.net/rpg/l5r/magistrate.shtml<br><br>Quite a useful little read. You may know some or all of it already, but for those that don't ... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>11-10-2008, 06:13:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Name: <strong>Kitsuki Akano</strong><br>Gender: Female<br>Age: 22<br>Clan: <strong>Dragon</strong><br>Family: <strong>Kitsuki, House Ryusaki</strong><br>School: Kitsuki Courtier School / Kitsuki Jotomon <em>Bushi</em> School (City of Ryoko Owari) - visiting ;)<br>Honour: 3.5<br>Glory: 2.0 (Samurai Insight Rank 2)<br>Status: 1.0<br>Insight Score: 157<br>Insight Rank: 2<br><br><strong>Rings:</strong><br>Earth = Stamina 2, Willpower 2<br>Water = Strength 3, Perception 3<br>Fire = Agility 3, Intelligence 3<br>Air = Reflexes 3, Awareness 2<br>Void = Inner Strength 2<br><br>TN: 18 or 23 (15 from reflexes, 5 from armour, 3 from defence)<br><br>Primary attack: <em>katana</em> damage 6k2<br>Other: <em>naginata</em> damage 5k3 or 4k4<br><br><strong>Skills:</strong><br>courtier (gossip) 4<br>etiquette (bureaucracy) 4<br>investigation (notice) 3<br>meditation 1<br>theology 1<br>lore - law 2<br>underworld 2<br><br>shadowlands lore 1<br>calligraphy 1<br>horsemanship 1<br>artisan 1<br>medicine 1<br>games 1<br>stealth 1<br>commerce 1<br>athletics 2<br>forgery 1<br>lore - poisons 1<br>tea ceremony 1<br><em>kenjutsu</em> 2<br>spear 2<br>defence 3<br><br><strong>Advantages:</strong> Clear Thinker (+4), Fleet (+2), Precise Memory (+3), Sage (+3).<br><br><strong>Disadvantages:</strong> Compulsion (obsession with fine scrolls and <em>sumi-e</em> -2), Haunted (-2), Lost Love (-2), Phobia (acrophobia -4).<br><br><strong>Equipment:</strong><br><em>Naginata "Yukiakari", Katana "Aoao", wakizashi, kimono</em> plus spare (formal) <em>kimono</em>, sandals plus spare sandals, personal journal, pen &amp; ink, a personal teacup, a sake-cup (a small shallow bowl), a porridge stick, a basket hat, a good quality medicine kit (cost 3 bu), a personal seal, travelling pack, 3 <em>koku</em>, 4 <em>bu</em> and 7 <em>zeni</em>.<br><br><strong>Travelling pack:</strong><br>coin purse<br>fan<br>flint &amp; tinder<br>lantern<br>makeup kit<br>perfume<br>small hand mirror<br>second spare <em>kimono</em> (for sleeping; the spare given as a courtier are formal robes and constitute a fairly bulky full set of garments - I'll show an illustration if the opportunity arises).<br><em>sumi-e</em> (ink brush) kit<br>wide brimmed straw hat<br><br><strong>Heritage:</strong><br>Roll #1: 3B9 - Honourable death: Seppuku. Great-great-grandmother Ryusaki Yukino's fine quality Naginata "Yukiakari" passed down through the family.<br>Roll #2: 3A4-5 - Great Battles - Battle of the Cresting Wave. Ancestor (16 generations!) Kitsuki Shunsen died defending part of the Carpenter's Wall, heroically single-handedly fighting off hordes of Shadowlands stinking creatures for thirty minutes until help in the form of a fresh company of Dragon Ashigaru arrived.<br><br><strong>Description and Personality:</strong> This <em>samurai-ko</em> is very slight and slender, almost boyish in her shape. She is just under five feet tall, about four-eleven and slim; she must weigh about 90 pounds. She is economical in her movements though these are quick and bird-like. She may stay still for long periods but when she chooses or decides to move or act she will do so confidently and quickly. She is no beauty, she isn't even pretty in the common way of thinking; her face is plain but she has an aura of calm and peace about her, a solidity of purpose and her face is pleasant enough, perhaps 'cute' is too much of a word to use but her looks and demeanour relax and inspire the onlooker. She has a very friendly face, approachable, unassuming and kind. There is no malice there, no meanness at all. She does however have very pleasing eyes, almond shaped and very dark and she lines them with henna or stibium to emphasize their strength and clarity. They are the thing that draws you to her and what you notice at once about her. There is intelligence and wit there, wisdom and patience. Perhaps hidden within them is cunning too and a sense of being driven to some goal she keeps hidden. In the court style her eyebrows are completely plucked and when wearing formal makeup she will paint false ones on high up the forehead, the <em>ho bi taku</em>.<br><br>When she speaks her voice is light and pleasing, buoyant and holds a promise of an enquiring, happy mind. Along with her eyes, her voice is quickly noticeable as her most intriguing aspect.<br><br>(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/KitsukiAkano01_Edit.jpg) (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/KitsukiAkano06_Edit.jpg)<br><br>In the street she dresses in male clothes for ease of movement. She owns but rarely wears (unless it's necessary) a light suit of armour that is lacquered in warm autumnal tones, but focusing mainly on oranges with filigree designs picked out in cream. If she wears it, she keeps her helmet hanging down her back on a strap, putting it on only when it is obvious a fight is unavoidable. When out of doors in the strong sun or wet she wears a conical straw hat instead.<br><br>She has black hair, very fine and straight. Unwound it reaches to below her rear but she usually wears it wound into a thick plait which shortens the resulting ponytail into one that reaches below her shoulders. The plaited hair normally being interwoven with narrow green and yellow silk ribbons.<br><br>Her <em>katana</em> and <em>wakizashi</em> are tucked into her narrow male <em>obi</em> with the wider female <em>obi</em> positioned above so that it comes high on her chest. Normally she wears a simple black cotton <em>gi</em> and russet-red <em>hakama</em>. Her <em>obi</em> are a mix of lilac and pale cream, patterned with lotus flowers.<br><br>The sleeves of her <em>gi</em> are long as is the bow of her obi indicating a maiden, though she customarily keeps all these pinned up except in formal circumstances. Nevertheless the folds of the cloth make her status plain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>12-10-2008, 12:03:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aww, that's a pity. I join the game and it grinds to a halt. Are people busy with college or uni or something?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>12-10-2008, 12:46:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Weekends always tend to be slow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>13-10-2008, 00:05:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*grumbles* Didn't get any notifications from this thread -___- <br>Or they simply got lost when i changed comps. Terribly sorry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-10-2008, 01:40:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No worries.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-10-2008, 23:10:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lanzlo - nope, "Kitsuki-san" is just fine. She will probably continue to address the magistrates as "-sama" due to their higher rank.<br><br>HH - can Kitsuki roll to see if she thinks Shosuro is telling the truth please? Hm, I see that's a contested roll.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>14-10-2008, 23:15:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That is presuming, of course, that the other players are already inside with us. To tell the truth, I'm a bit confused as to who is where. I know that Hashimoto and myself are with Doji in the Scorpion warehouse. Where are the others?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-10-2008, 00:01:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They are in there too. Hanzo, Meiwha and Emi did all the slaughtering and smashing down of walls. There is, I think a room beyond the staircase where we are and they are all in there, Meiwha having just put the last ruffian to sleep. Uhm, I think. Or they may actually be in a room <em>beyond</em> this next room. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-10-2008, 01:00:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The first group is inside, at the back of the warehouse and upstairs, moving through the rooms at the back. The second group is sort of strung out towards them. <br><br>Yes, Kitsuki can try to see if she is being told the truth or not. Awareness/Investigation against Willpower/Deceit. PM me through the roll results.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>15-10-2008, 07:58:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Dice rolls sent ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-10-2008, 01:46:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, we have magistrates and other samurai on one side of the bars, a sleeping bandit and a strange glow coming out from under the door on the other side. Who is doing what?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 02:56:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Does anyone want to do anything right now, or shall I move things along?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 05:57:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just waiting for a few of the others to post.&nbsp; Don't want to jump and do a bunch of actions before others act. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 10:50:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hm, I think we are waiting on Elayne and LordAnubis maybe?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 15:43:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pretty much anyone is in a position to act. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragoondawg25</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 00:18:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				my character is waiting in lue of things
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 01:41:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm waiting for Lanzlo and it seems DragoonDawg and Asherah are waiting for Elayne and Anubis. Darthvegeta I'm not sure but his last post in this gane was 9th September.<br><br>Everyone's been online in the last day or two ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 20:44:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh, sorry... didn't realize anyone was waiting on me. I'll go post now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>01-11-2008, 00:03:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We seem to have stalled again. If I stay IC I can't really suggest anything more - its not my characters place to start suggesting things...<br><br>So another player needs to come up with an idea...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>01-11-2008, 03:12:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm waiting on someone to make a suggestion about getting through the gate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-11-2008, 14:28:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, little suggestin offered from your NPC. Hopefully we can start getting things going again. <br><br>BTW, the City of Lies is very much a player driven campaign. I'll be tossing out a few leads, but its entirely up to the group as to how they get followed. If you feel you need more input from me to get past a stuck point, tell me so. My GMing style tends to be more hands off, letting the players take the lead and running with them (or slightly in front of them), rather than railroading a particular path.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>05-11-2008, 08:48:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg911201#msg911201">Quote from: Haibane on 01-11-2008, 00:03:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">We seem to have stalled again. If I stay IC I can't really suggest anything more - its not my characters place to start suggesting things...<br><br>So another player needs to come up with an idea...<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I'm still around actually but quite lost on the situation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-11-2008, 09:26:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, the samurai are all on one side of a room. The room is divided in two by iron bars running floor to ceiling. There is a door that can pass them through the bars, but its locked. <br><br>On the other side of the bars is a snoozing archer. He seems to know something of what is going on, and was willing to talk in return for promise of safe passage. Another door leads out from the far side. There is a strange light coming from under that door.<br><br>Does that help clear things up?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>05-11-2008, 21:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I have a post half written but being new to the game universe I am unsure on a few things.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-11-2008, 22:21:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				PM in a minute
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>06-11-2008, 15:09:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmmm and i just pretend as if Yuki was never 'gone'?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>06-11-2008, 15:23:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Who is Yuki?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>06-11-2008, 16:19:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Bayushi Yukimura. My Scorpion Bushi. I was playing in the game but god knows how i managed to loose track of the thread.<br>-___-; Probably didn't get a notification again (or accidentally deleted it)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>06-11-2008, 17:51:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes, in that case he was never gone. If a player drops out for a while I always assume in my games that he's with the group just going along with them all but 'hanging back' so to speak. I'm sure HH will be cool with that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>06-11-2008, 20:05:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So do i, in my groups but still... . If the GM has a personal preference with it that's fine. Heck Yuki might have split of at some time or something. I don't want to damage the believability miss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-11-2008, 20:46:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unless someone says they've wandered off I simply keep them with the group. Feel free to catch up on the story, then jump back in to posting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Darthvegeta800</strong> on <strong>07-11-2008, 10:26:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay thankies HH!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>22-11-2008, 14:53:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I have a low Shadowlands Lore skill. I roll Perception+Skill and keep Perception, yes?<br><br>If that's the case my roll 4k3: 5, 1, 6, 9 = 20. <br><br>Forgive me, I'm still new to this and all the rule learning I did when I made the character has aready got rusty due to the slow pace of the game&nbsp; ::)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-11-2008, 15:33:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Almost. Lore skills are intelligence, so it would be intelligence + shadowlands lore, keep intelligence. If your intelligence and perception stats are the same you can keep that roll if you wish.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>22-11-2008, 19:17:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yep, Akano's Perception and Intelligence are both '3', so I'll go with that roll.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>24-12-2008, 22:50:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Please enlighten me on what “Ikyoto" means.<br><br>And any chance we could have a roll-call please? If we have lost some players my character needs to begin thinking they went another way across town for their own reasons and we have a reduced size group at the dock.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-12-2008, 23:00:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His name is Ikyoto.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>24-12-2008, 23:38:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am here, and will kick myself in gear and get more into the thread.&nbsp; Paying more attention.&nbsp; Especially since my peeps on the homefront have roped me into running a campaign with LOFR.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-12-2008, 23:51:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What campaign? A box set, or one you're doing yourselves?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>25-12-2008, 01:35:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One I am doing myself.&nbsp; Based on the time line of Torturi death and the four winds.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-12-2008, 01:47:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cool. If you're up for it, you mind posting how it goes? I'm always curious to see how other groups play L5R.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>25-12-2008, 03:50:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sure, I can tell you the premise of how I drew them together.&nbsp; I used the Sword, the commander of the imperial legions&nbsp; the eldest of the four in possible contention to the throne.&nbsp; Provided her with a daughter.&nbsp; That is going on a pilgrimage of the empire.&nbsp; So a writ went out to the clans both great and small.&nbsp; &nbsp;Those pick are imperial magistrates.&nbsp; The first part the traveled down to the island of spice.&nbsp; The mantis, had a run in with pirates.&nbsp; &nbsp;The group is mainly two dragons, two phoenix, a naga an esteem ally.&nbsp; From that point, after visiting a fishing village.&nbsp; The name not going to try spelling or pull out notes.&nbsp; Is famous for festivals.&nbsp; &nbsp;They traveled for the next adventure to the hida castle.&nbsp; From their they are going south of the wall.&nbsp; The one fort beyond, so her royal personage can pay the respects to the crab and ronin that are under constant assault. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-12-2008, 03:53:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				An Imperial princess is going into the Shadowlands?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>25-12-2008, 03:56:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yep.&nbsp; &nbsp;::)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>29-12-2008, 16:22:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What's happening people? I feel this game is dying and I only just got here. Anyone in the mood to post? Please?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-12-2008, 16:27:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You've got an opportunity here to try and get some info on what's been going on. I can't ask the questions for you :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>02-01-2009, 05:51:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				where do i sign up to join this game and where would i find a character and the info to fill it out with?<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-01-2009, 12:58:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, talking with the GM is a good place to start :)<br><br>Are you familiar with the 3rd edition L5R ruleset?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>02-01-2009, 20:46:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Who is the GM and where can i learn more about this ruleset?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>02-01-2009, 22:03:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The GM is right above you ;)<br><br>I think he may or may not have some .pdf copies of the rules but I'm warning you there is a ton of stuff to read. It took me about 3 weeks to get enough of it into my head before I felt able to join!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-01-2009, 03:57:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If you have a read through the OOC and game threads you should be able to get a rough idea of the basic rules.<br><br>If you wanted to play, a copy of the core rulebook would be the essential piece of kit. There are a number of others, with various useful stuff, plus some fan stuff I've included, but the rulebook is the main thing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Katra Alexion</strong> on <strong>03-01-2009, 05:00:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				what is the name of the core rule book?<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>21-01-2009, 12:53:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=27233.msg1078202#msg1078202<br><br>My sincere apologies. I do not know when normal service will be resumed. However given how infrequent the posts are in this game, I <em>should</em> be able to keep up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>22-01-2009, 00:09:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No problem. Priorities first, games later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>28-01-2009, 21:09:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				1) How is everyone? Are we still playing?<br><br>and <br><br>2) Has anyone seen the movie 'Twilight Samurai'? I watched it today and was very moved by it. I kept thinking of Rokugan Clans all the time in the way people's lives are train-tracked by their social position in feudal Japan. It was a movie that both filled me with despair at the unjustness of the feudal system and those who abused it and the power and strength of the downtrodden who stand up and do good deeds. There was a marked similarity in the main characters life and fate and that of his arch enemy. I love that form of storytelling - the paralleling or mirroring of characters that seemingly are opposed but which at the end of the story you discover are very similar.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-01-2009, 00:44:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Haven't seen the film, but I'd like to think we're still playing. I'm waiting for someone to post.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-02-2009, 01:07:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So, has everyone given up on this then?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-02-2009, 02:45:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'd like to carry on but am waiting for some different players to post.<br><br>HH, you could PM around the whole team and see if the prompt draws any interest back. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-02-2009, 02:56:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'll wait a little to see if anyone responds to this first.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>08-02-2009, 04:39:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still here, also waiting.&nbsp; Think next one to post is LordAnubis.&nbsp; Sure just busy, we should just forge ahead,&nbsp; he can jump in again.&nbsp; So Haibane you be next.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-02-2009, 13:42:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I don't feel there is any particular need for a posting order. Anyone should be able to post when they feel their character would have something to contribute.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>09-02-2009, 20:26:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, I'm still here. Haven't been inspired to post lately. I'll see what I can do soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>10-02-2009, 02:04:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I hope jumping us on to almost disembarking from the boat is OK, I couldn't think of anything else to do.<br><br>I do think that before running around on this island we need to decide how we're going to go about this task, hence Akano's question.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-02-2009, 10:04:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Might have been an idea to mention it to me first, as you passed over the spot where the previous magistrate was killed. Then again, you are on a time limit, so I'll write a summary of what you saw when I get back in tonight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>10-02-2009, 10:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I can do an edit, let me know how it is best for me to change it. I think Akano's and Asahina's comments could still be made mid-journey without it seeming odd.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-02-2009, 19:54:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Its no biggie, I can work around it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-02-2009, 18:43:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Since some of our players seem to have been a bit quiet of late, I'd like to do a roll call and see who is still around, and who wants to continue playing. For those that don't, I'll likely offer their characters up for another player to take over, as it will be easier to do that than introduce a new character in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>14-02-2009, 18:49:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Here, still interested. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>14-02-2009, 23:21:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yup, I'm here.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 19:03:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm still here.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-02-2009, 19:05:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, I'm going to give the others a few more days to respond, and if I don't get a reply here then I'll presume they're no longer interested and will offer their characters up for new players.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-02-2009, 09:24:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, I think that's enough days then. I'll check on those who haven't replied this evening. If they've simply not been on, their characters will stay on hold for the moment. Those who have been about, and posting elsewhere, I will consider no longer interested in playing, and their characters will be available for a new player.<br><br>If you happen to know anyone you think would enjoy playing, feel free to give them a shout. I'll put up a wants ad this evening.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-02-2009, 00:45:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, I'm going to send a PM to those who are about and posting elsewhere to see if they want to continue on. If not, I'll post a players wanted for their characters.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>26-02-2009, 03:21:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am sorry. My e-mail has been shunting everything from here to my spam folder.&nbsp; I had set notifications on these threads and was waiting on responses.&nbsp; Obviously I missed them.&nbsp; I am still intrested.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>26-02-2009, 14:51:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yay! That's good LA.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>05-03-2009, 21:52:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Quick question before I post.&nbsp; Where are we?&nbsp; I think we're at the docks about to depart to the island, when the Doji was saying how the weapons issue shouldn't apply here.&nbsp; I just want to make sure I know where I am before I'm posting.&nbsp; Either my allergies or the meds I took for them is giving me a very nice case of clouded head and I don't want to bungle it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-03-2009, 01:34:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tradition is that the weapons are left at Swords Polished, to prevent 'accidents' occuring with drunken samurai. Doji-san has suggested that you could try using your authority to push through with the weapons.<br><br>Given that you could potentially be facing an oni, you have every right to want to keep them.<br><br>I've been a bit out of it the last while, but I'm hoping to get back to posting by the weekend.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>17-03-2009, 20:27:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Is Akane trying persuasion or intimidation here? Or just making a statement for the moment?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>18-03-2009, 20:45:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the moment, just making a statement. She'll try the easy way first, resorting to firmer persuasion later, if needed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-03-2009, 20:47:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, I'll give the others a chance to chime in before I reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>19-03-2009, 19:11:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Have the Magistrate players read the information they were supposed to have, about the city? It tells a lot about various characters. My character is not privy to that information, but when I was creating my character, I'm sure Hairy Heretic said the Magistates were.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-03-2009, 19:58:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think I put the PDF of the players guide up, which contains info from the books the magistrates would have. <br><br>I can always put it up again for people to grab, if they want it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>23-03-2009, 10:40:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				HH, was that last post meant to be in this thread? It felt like player information more than character information. I'm waiting for Shosuro to react to Kitsuki leaving her if she wants to, if she lets Kitsuki go, I'll move her straight to Mirumoto and Asahina who I mentioned were just visible down the path. As Kitsuki is not a magistrate and carries no authority she knows she has to remain with a magistrate. So Shosuro needs to respond fast before the others get out of sight.<br><br>Where is Doji-San?<br><br>Should we assume for now that the others in the party are absent (stayed in the city to do other stuff?)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>23-03-2009, 10:49:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's me setting the scene, so to speak, and presenting a couple of options for action.<br><br>Doji-san will stick with the main group, as well anyone who doesn't post to the contrary.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 00:42:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So..... *points to Hairy's banned status*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 00:44:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Points to Pillory Thread + The Date.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 00:49:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I wasn't sure how serious it was, and was curious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 00:52:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, since ALL the Gods and Goddesses including Vekseid are banned it looks like an April Fool joke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 02:05:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aye, it was an April Fools. Apparently we staged a coup, failed and were banned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 02:06:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And Veks banned himself?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 02:19:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes. Apparently he was leading the coup.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>06-04-2009, 15:09:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Roll Result: Kitsuki Akano rolled: 5d10, keeping 3 dice, overroll at 10<br>Comment: Initiative<br>Result: 7, 6, 1, 8, 3, <br>Total: 21
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-04-2009, 00:06:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While we're waiting on initiative rolls from the rest of the upstairs group, Haibane, you have initiative downstairs. What do you want to do?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-04-2009, 00:10:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Step back, pass my <em>Wakizashi</em> to the unarmed Samurai behind me and take up a defensive posture to meet the first podling thing that comes at me.<br><br>I'm also trying to make room/buy time for the patrons and staff to get out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-04-2009, 00:15:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Staff and patrons have either legged it or are hidden in other rooms.<br><br>You going on full defense for this round then? Or going to attack the oni spawn after you hand over your wakizashi?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Haibane</strong> on <strong>08-04-2009, 09:57:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After I've handed over the short sword, I'll attack.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-04-2009, 00:37:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sound. Roll to hit and damage. I'll apply the damage if you hit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 02:31:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I still need initiative and actions from those upstairs so we can keep going.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elven Sex Goddess</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 04:32:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I was the first to post initiative and action.&nbsp; &nbsp; So if you back track and look you will see it.&nbsp; Thank you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 09:32:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was on the previous page, that's why I missed it. My bad.<br><br>Is Hanzo also on defensive? If so this round is complete as no one is attacking the oni, and it's not able to hit anyone. We can move into 2nd round actions.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 22:39:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry I didn't know it was my turn to act.&nbsp; Yes, Hanzo will be on full defensive, post coming.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 22:44:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok. After you post we can move to 2nd round, since no one else is doing anything. I'll add a post for the NPCs after you're done.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 22:44:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Done.<br><br>Wow, I forgot how hard it is to hit a dragon who says try me. lol.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-04-2009, 02:01:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Can I get your second round actions please, if you haven't already posted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-04-2009, 22:34:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12404.msg1825421#msg1825421">Quote from: Lanzlo on 24-04-2009, 22:24:49</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Akane glances behind her, seeing the other magistrates approaching down the stairs. A quick nod to Hanzo-san, and she slips to the side, secure in the knowledge that the Dragon will handle the oni. Right now, their assistant Akano is in trouble with two-to-one odds against her. She aims to even those odds, and perhaps tip them to their favor.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Unfortunately the Oni is in the way :)<br><br>You can always jump over the balcony, but I'll need an athletics roll for that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-04-2009, 13:57:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Since our Dragon on the stairs is on Full Defense, I'll need a dice roll for that before I can make any attacks with the Oni.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>26-04-2009, 21:34:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12405.msg1825451#msg1825451">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 24-04-2009, 22:34:28</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Unfortunately the Oni is in the way :)<br><br>You can always jump over the balcony, but I'll need an athletics roll for that.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Ah yes, the down side to blocking the Oni.<br><br>Very well. One Agility/Athletics roll, coming up:<br><br>Roll Result: Lanzlo rolled: 6d10, keeping 3 dice, overroll at 10<br>Comment: Agility/Athletics<br>Result: 2, 12, 2, 8, 7, 4,<br>Total: 27
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-04-2009, 22:20:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cool, thats enough. Feel free to make your move against the oni spawn.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>27-04-2009, 06:31:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm maintaining the last full defense, unless you want another roll.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>27-04-2009, 06:50:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				NM, saw that it only functions for a round and can't be maintained.&nbsp; Plus saw it is agility, not reflexes for the roll, I have a better pool.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-05-2009, 21:01:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I believe I still need current round actions from the rest of you. If you want to answer Asahina-san, a line or two is fine.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>25-05-2009, 10:07:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				OK, I started to post this a while ago, and got sidetracked. Akane is making sure that the minor oni's victory of killing a samurai is short lived.<br><br>Two raises to damage:<br>Roll Result: Lanzlo rolled: 6d10, keeping 3 dice, overroll at 10<br>Comment: Attack roll<br>Result: 1, 8, 18, 3, 3, 4,<br>Total: 30<br><br>Roll Result: Lanzlo rolled: 7d10, keeping 3 dice, overroll at 10<br>Comment: Damage<br>Result: 6, 4, 6, 9, 17, 5, 6,<br>Total: 32
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-05-2009, 20:12:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I suspect that will do it alright :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>29-05-2009, 00:14:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As a note, I'm pretty sure Meiwha is behind Hanzo on the stairs, out of arms reach but within spell blast range.&nbsp; Unless I'm surprised.<br><br>And actually has a foot or so in the grave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-05-2009, 13:09:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, at any rate, the oni and its spawn are down, and the House is on fire, so further conversation may be best outside :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordAnubis</strong> on <strong>01-06-2009, 00:47:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will I need to make another attack roll to decapitate the oni and it's spawn on the way out?&nbsp; Lack of Shadowlands knowledge leaves Hanzo feeling more comfortable with them being decapitated for dead, unless they are disolving before us.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [L5R] The City of Lies - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>01-06-2009, 00:54:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You wouldn't need to make an attack roll, as the thing is simply lying there. The smaller ones are dissolving, the bigger one hasn't yet. If you want to take its head off, you should have time to before the fire reaches you, but bear in mind, wood and paper burns fast :)
			</dd>
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