The New Winds

"Indeed. Though, while the things that have happened here at this gathering have been quite incredible in their own way, they still don't compare to the madness of being part of a gathering in Sakkaku. That is just madness given life. It's near impossible to keep track of all the pranks and games th...

While the sensei he had the strongest relationship with was Shosuro Tomoe, the Crab that had carried his blades to the tournament had given them over to the Hida. He seemed to be one of those older folks that was a bit sore about the former runner-up being an attempted assassin and thus had avoided ...

"They all likely have their own occurrences that make them... interesting. Large gatherings of many clans seem like draws for the attention of ancestors, fortunes and powerful samurai. And when you involve such beings in any event they will have some sort of influence," the Kuni responds with a nod....

"I think she hears prayers no matter when they are offer, Utaku-san. We don't need to be in the midst of battle for Bishamon to hear us, or engaging in trade for Daikoku to listen to our prayers. Or even for them to bestow their blessings. She likely hears and blesses us during the night as well, bu...

Noticing the Utaku, he nods to the warrior that joined him in the temple. "Lady Sun will shin upon you again soon. She always returns to grant her blessing each day," he says with an air of calm.

Yotsuo bowed with respect to Jiro. "It was an honor facing you Bayushi-san. I look forward to further discussions in the future."

"That is an excellent point that I will need to think on," Yotsuo replies, pausing for a few moments. Which sounded like a concession, and may as well have been a concession. It wasn't one but the judge made a judgement anyway and Jiro was clearly the winner. D7 LM, Courtier / Awareness #3, 1 CR, TN...

"Again, there is truth in what you say. There is no guarantee that others will know or learn from us. But that is only a tension if you look at the verse from the perspective of one that considers themselves a teacher. When we observe the theme of the passage, we identify that it suggests teaching w...

Yotsuo nods to the argument made by Jiro. "I cannot say I disagree with that assessment. But I assess that the passage clearly points to the two different ends of a spectrum on so many occasions that it is meant to subtly draw attention to the space between. That the "it" refers to the extremes and ...

The Crab spirit walker entered the temple and approached the monks much later that day. He sought out the same purification ritual as previous days but this time he did so with the passing of Amaterasu from the sky. He was leaving soon and wished to see her off as well. After the ritual is complete ...

I have no hard lines. Just a preference for not crossing others'. Things that push me away from games tend to be more personal real-world issues that interfere with my ability to participate.

Yotsuo showed up for his debate match with Jiro. He suspects that he is going to be far outmatched, much like he would have been in the iaijutsu brackets. Winning the championship or even the individual tournament was never something he expected here. So with low expectations he can only be potentia...

There was no hesitation in his actions, but he had a great deal of love for the object he was gifting to Toshimoko. He presents a small statue of Jurojin that is beautifully handcrafted, though worn from years. It was obviously older than the samurai presenting it. "Kakita-sama," he starts with a de...

D6 EM in the temple of Amaterasu: viewtopic.php?p=22406#p22406

Soon the guests would depart this place, and Yotsuo had been glad to become so familiar with the temple. By this point the monks recognized him on sight and knew what he was here for. He went through the ritual purification as per usual, with Amaterasu's guiding light greeting him. Today, however, r...

"If that is what you wish, though I am always glad to converse with you if you want," he says with a nod.

"As are you Shosuro-sensei. I am glad to provide any assistance to you if I can," Yotsuo offers.

Yotsuo paid attention to the instructions given, listening with care. He then went out to locate a plant as specified. He had difficulty determining between two plant species, but once he made his decision he went to locate what he was looking for, finding and collecting it effectively. Little did h...

"It's a complex one, mired in the duty of the Crab and all the stigma that entails. It can be difficult to explain with propriety in the company of people that are not Crab," he says with a nod. "But I will be doing all I can for the good of the Empire."

"It is a difficult thing, certainly, to learn of those that are taken by that realm's influence. It's something many Crab have to deal with all the time. But it is also part of a Warden's duties to see to those individuals. It is not something I want for anyone. But I have also been blessed by the O...