The New Winds

I think that's a really cool idea!

the temple and shrine will think very fondly of you!

Now that we are in end game, please ensure your character sheet in your personal forum is accurate and updated. If it is missing something, please post a reply with what!

It was totally Orokos!

....maybe orokos is a Kolat agent though.

The Topaz Championship of 1123 will be one that is constantly on the minds of those for years to come each time the event comes up. Marred by scandal and near disaster, the events of the Championship put the first crack into the Crane's armor of being the epitome of culture and properness in the Emp...

What was your favorite Ichiro scene (with a link) and what was one you read that Ichiro was not part of that you enjoyed?

After all the gifts had been given, Toshimoko then turns his attention to the celebration feast, seemingly overall pleased by how the participants had performed in this test of etiquette. ((There will be glory awards given out for this at some point for each persons gift. Most will be small, 0.2, bu...

((Asahi is taking them to the Magistrates essentially, and it would not provide any answer once (if) they cracked the cypher. They are really just checking for corruption/maho and that's not really in the purview of magistrates anymore since the Jade office is not staffed. There isn't any downside t...

"Everyone has their own way, and none of us can say whose is the correct way. The Dragon believe that each way is valid to those who walk it."

It was certainly an exciting championship. You, Kauko, and Qiang all have crazy good rolls for the Iaijutsu tournament.

Favorite scene Haruki was involved in (With link!) and if you had a chance, favorite one you read that Haruki wasn't part of?

That wraps up the game all! Part 2 is finished other than your Post Game stuff. I have some more admin things to complete, such as a few additional bonuses based on things I'll get around to eventually, but I'll be much less available for a while. Congratulations to our Topaz Champion, Matsu Qiang, ...

"Good. I am pleased to know you will be able to relish the words of Shinsei"

"After we are finished here, shall we go to my room to retrieve it then? We are staying at the same inn, no?"

The blade is handed over gently, the sheath shortly after and then the former Champion retreats back behind Toshimoko. ((Normal Katana, when carried, gain the Prodigy advantage. This stacks with previous Prodigy Advantage. This item is lost after 1 year.)) Then, the servants step forward and offer u...

Gempuku ceremony, Late Evening: viewtopic.php?f=228&t=1795

The training grounds of the Academy are quickly decorated, cleaned, and blessed by the many Crane servants, Academy Artisans, and priests. As the contestants arrive back at the Academy, they are gathered into rank and file formations with the sensei of each clan at the head of their formations. The ...

The crowd is stunned and silence fills the Academy, everyone just staring at the scene in front of them. An age old grudge match, Kakita against Matsu, but this time the Matsu won. Many fans pop open after a few moments and whispers grow. Kakita Toshimoko and Akodo Eiko both nod in agreement, and To...

Kakita Kazuko is eliminated
Matsu Qiang wins, becoming the winner of the Iaijutsu tournament, gains 12 points for a new total of 345

"I have, and can always get more. Will you take it?"

Please conduct your match here!