Legend of the Five Rings 5e: The Night is Brief IC
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				Title: <strong>Legend of the Five Rings 5e: The Night is Brief IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>28-07-2021, 05:12:44</strong>
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				The twentieth year of the reign of the Divine Emperor Hantei the 38th has passed through the bitterness and beauty of winter. Spring flowers have begun to bloom even though tendrils of sparkling snow still cling to the landscape, each soft mound glistening as the sun melts tiny rivulets across each mound. The morning still has the chill of a winter breath, but the sun above promises warmth and beauty for the day. Through the air comes the sound of the Tangu river flowing not even a stone’s throw away from a simply roadway that winds its way through the lands of the Crane. Those waters flowing freely now that the ice has melted and the world has come to life.<br><br>A group of magistrates has now found themselves on this path. Each drawn together by the leadership of Yasuki Yun and a mandate from the Emerald Champion. New to their duties they had each been summoned with little fan fare or concern for their daily business. The Emperor had commanded the Topaz Championship commence and so much as winter now obeyed so too did the mighty bureaucracy he commanded. Concern had grown during the winter months that there might be dissent among the people and perhaps even among the samurai. As one of the first gatherings after the Winter Court, the Topaz Championship was considered an appropriate time to show unity and control. For that reason the magistrates were being dispatched to ensure that nothing worrisome occurred beneath the Emperor’s words.<br><br>So now each were made to move toward the village of Tsuma. Typically a sleepy fishing village, the landscape swells each year with the tournament as samurai from all across the landscape brave this first journey of the Spring to make their gempukku and prove themselves to the world. Much like young cubs stumbling into sun they are each eager for what is to come and fearful of the future. This has proven a glorious and dangerous mixture in the past, something that cannot be allowed to grow out of hand this year with the recent death of Doji Satsume; the former Emerald Champion.<br><br>Each magistrate had been summoned to a sake house two days ride outside of Tsuma. Each promised that Yasuki Yun would meet them once the Championship began, but also warned to be on guard for mischief. There were to be no interruption of the festivities and no tolerance showed for poor behavior. Though vague the wording and tone of the letter provided showed concern by the writer.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Legend of the Five Rings 5e: The Night is Brief IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Avalon29</strong> on <strong>31-07-2021, 01:26:39</strong>
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				Reiko made her way down to the sake house outside of Tsuma after her ride from the Scorpion clan lands.&nbsp; Her simple gilded mask cover her lower face as she rode in.&nbsp; Tying the animal outside she considered how she had ended up here to work for the magistrate. She hadn’t ever actually expected to work for one or end up at the Topaz Championship even if it was just to work nearby rather than to directly participate in the event.<br><br>Before this she had fully expected to spend most of her time at the various courts, dealing with other courtiers and providing cover for infiltrators for her clan as a public facing member of the clan. That was when she had received her invitation and got a chance to meet the magistrate. She had been quick to agree to the arrangement. It was an honorable position and would let her further the glory of her clan. At the very least it was bound to be more exciting than handling and managing other less important courtiers and messengers. It had been pretty boring if she was honest and she was looking forward to the chance to do more than encode missives and woo other clans. Not that she didn’t have a bit of fun every ow and then by encouraging fights between the bureaucrats but that was another thing all together<br><br>Entering the sake house she looked around looking for either her patron or an open table where she could sit. If she was lucky she would be the first to arrive and would have a few&nbsp; moments to relax before the others showed up.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Legend of the Five Rings 5e: The Night is Brief IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Datawych</strong> on <strong>02-08-2021, 07:05:52</strong>
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				Kiyoko wasn't anywhere close to what could be called 'comfortable' in Crane lands, even given her current situation. The invitation had miraculously managed to reach her in the northernmost reaches of where she normally operated. Had that not been the case - and had the invitation not come from someone within her own family - she likely would have tried to find some excuse not to go. Or that's what she told herself, at least. Truth be told, the Topaz Championship offered attendees nearly as many chances to make good showings of themselves as it did to the year's competitors.<br><br>Tsuma, situated in the Northern Crane Lands, was far out of the way of Kiyoko's usual path. Securing transportation had been a challenge, much less <em>prompt</em> transportation. She'd begun the journey soon after sending a messenger to inform her lord of the Emerald Magistrate's summons. During her travels, she reminded herself daily that though such duties felt much less pressing than the situation along the Kaiu Wall, that made them no less legitimate. A new, unexpected trading parter could make all the difference in the world, same as relief supplies.<br><br><hr><br>When Kiyoko arrived at the sake house, a quick glance was all it took for her to realize that Yun - who she'd seen on several formal occasions but never talked to directly - had not yet arrived. The same glace was also enough to identify a woman from the Scorpion clan, who also appeared to be waiting for someone. Though the mask made it difficult to tell.<br><br>Kiyoko ordered a bottle of sake and a pair of cups, and sat down a few places away. "Does duty draw the Scorpion toward the Crane's beak, as it does the Carp?" She filled one of the cups and offered it to Reiko.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Legend of the Five Rings 5e: The Night is Brief IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>02-08-2021, 19:31:45</strong>
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				<span class="bbc_u"><strong>Name</strong></span>: Mirumoto Hikari<br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Status</strong></span>: 30 <span class="bbc_u"><strong>Glory</strong></span>: 54 <span class="bbc_u"><strong>Honor</strong></span>: 65<br><strong>Endurance</strong>: 10 <strong>Composure</strong>: 10 <strong>Vigilance</strong>: 2 <strong>Focus</strong>: 4<br><strong>Time/Location</strong>: Early morning, Sake House<br><strong>Tagging</strong>: Kiyoko, Reiko<br><strong>Notes</strong>: Trying hard not to start a fight<br><hr><br>&nbsp;Hikari was in a slightly sour mood as she entered the sake house. When the message arrived she was preparing for yet another meeting with yet another matchmaker. Her family was insistent that she find a husband that would help improve their standing in the ever shifting courts of the Emerald Empire. Thus far, every match seemed to end in disaster. Either the potential suitor was ill-fated by the matchmaker's divining, the other family backed out, or the suitor gave reason for Hikari to issue a duel. It wasn't her fault that so many suitors could not best her. And just as many seemed entirely disinterested in the idea of being bested by their potential bride.<br><br>&nbsp;While there was the Lion lands between Hikari and the Topaz Tournament of the Crane, she was able to make it with fairly decent ease. The hardest part of the journey was having to leave her grandparent's abode, staying with them for a day while she rested from travel. Still, with time taken for the journey, Hikari was amazed to arrive when she did, finding the festivities not yet entirely begun.<br><br>&nbsp;Hikari made her way into the sake house, taking note of who within would appear to be capable duelists. Finding two others who seemed to be waiting for someone, Hikari sat between them. She preferred a simple glass of water, sake had a nasty way of dulling judgement if one was not too careful, and ordered a small bowl of rice. <strong>"The carp swims upon many rivers, his journey finding himself in many lands. I would hazard we wait for the same person? If you allow, let me introduce myself. I have Mirumoto Hikari of the Dragon."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Legend of the Five Rings 5e: The Night is Brief IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Captain Whitebread</strong> on <strong>02-08-2021, 20:45:32</strong>
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				<br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Name</strong></span>:Ide Yoshi<br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Status</strong></span>: 30 <span class="bbc_u"><strong>Glory</strong></span>: 50 <span class="bbc_u"><strong>Honor</strong></span>: 55<br><strong>Endurance</strong>: 10 <strong>Composure</strong>: 12 <strong>Vigilance</strong>: 2 <strong>Focus</strong>: 3<br><strong>Time/Location</strong>: Early morning, Sake House<br><strong>Tagging</strong>: Kiyoko, Reiko, Kikari<br><strong>Notes</strong>:Sampling the wares<br><hr><br>The sake house that had been suggested as the meeting place had a reputation for serving sake that was pleasantly flavoured but a little weak.&nbsp; it was popular with those who drank for flavour and avoided by those who drank for intoxication.&nbsp; It suited Yoshi quite nicely.&nbsp; He could savour the subtleties without becoming slow, stupid or ill mannered.<br><br>He'd waited for others to arrive, assessing each in turn.&nbsp; He couldn't help but smile to himself when Hikari arrived.&nbsp; He knew her better than she knew him but it was good to have a potential ally at the table.<br><br><strong>"A Scorpion, a Carp and an Dragon meet in a sake house,"</strong> he said, setting down the jar of what he'd deemed the house's best sake.&nbsp; <strong>"Let us hope that when a Unicorn joins them it does not become a joke.&nbsp; Allow me to treat you to some sake.&nbsp; I've been told that this is the best the house has to offer and I am inclined to agree."</strong> &nbsp; He bowed respectfully.&nbsp; <strong>"I am Ide Yoshi.&nbsp; May I join you?"</strong><br><br>The voice would be familiar to Hikari, although she had been blindfolded all the times she'd heard it.&nbsp; He was clearly a Unicorn, from his bowed legs from time spent on a horse to his clothing.&nbsp; He waited expectantly to be invited to join them.&nbsp; He realized belatedly that he should have waited before setting the bottle on their table.&nbsp; If they refused to allow him to join them, there would be problems.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Legend of the Five Rings 5e: The Night is Brief IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RobyntheWitch</strong> on <strong>04-08-2021, 07:48:37</strong>
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				Makoto opened the door to the sake house and entered quietly, gauging those who would be her fellow compatriots. A scorpion, a carp, a dragon, and a unicorn... Quite the diverse cast. Though she couldn't lie, as she was slightly upset at the time. She was tracking the whereabouts of her brother when she got the summons, at least a lead she hoped would take her to her brother. Nevertheless, she was Duty bound to obey and follow as she took her brother's position with the Magistrate. With a careful mask in place, she took a calming breath and bowed to them in greeting.<br><br>"Doji Makoto greets her fellow magistrates", with courtesy observed, she took her place and enjoyed a glass of sake that was poured for her. She did have to be careful about not drinking too much unfortunately, a very careful vice after all. Still, with a taste of alcohol reaching her tongue, she did relax a bit and let her frustrations release. <br><br>Who knows, maybe her fellow bushi could help her find him as they come from various lands. Jin did not seen to be in Crane Lands any more..<br><br>"hmmm... Adequate", she said, looking to her saucer. It wasn't the best, but it worked.
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