The New Winds

Asako Himeya has all of the students gather inside the dojo proper.

"What I am about to teach you is unknown to most of the Empire, and to speak it outside of magistrate circles is bound to bring death to you for having knowledge forbidden to them. The Empire faces a great threat every day, that of the Maho Tsukai. They are people who have succumbed to their desires and are willing to sell their soul to the realm of evil for power, status, glory, and wealth. I will teach you signs to recognize, such as someone with multiple small cuts on their arms, legs, feet, or palms. Why Maho is a risk to us all, for it invites the corruption of the Ninth into your soul, and how to summon forth the will to defeat such enemies, even those who are higher in station than you, or even your friends. First, let us begin with my role, as an Inquisitor of the Phoenix..."

Sensei: Asako Himeya
-The rules for this event are as follows: You will need to the following checks, all at TN6.

Lore: Maho / Perception to represent your ability to recognize signs of Maho
Lore: Maho / Intelligence to comprehend the effects of Maho
Lore: Maho / Willpower to have the will to enact justice against a Maho user.

If you pass all three rolls, you gain the Forbidden Knowledge: Maho advantage, which grants +1 rank in Lore: Maho (This does NOT grant you any Maho spells)
If you pass all three rolls with a raise, you gain +1 rank in Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors
If you have two dice explode on any roll, you gain Agasha Himeya as a temporary ally.

Mai listens intently. Considering it seems like every time she goes to sleep something horrible happens, she considers this to be an important lesson. After all, after the gaki and goblins, why not a tsukai attack her in her sleep. She also pays attention the Phoenix Inquisitors. Knowing the enemies of the Darkness and how they fight it will be important for Mai someday. She knows it.

D9 Goat: Lore: Maho/Perception 1 Raise: 4d10 12

D9 Goat: Lore: Maho/Intelligence 1 Raise VOID for skill: 3d10o10k2 16

D9 Goat: Lore: Maho/Awareness 1 Raise VOID for skill: 3d10o10k2 10

Rewards

+ Forbidden Knowledge: Maho
+ 1 Lore: Maho
+ 1 Lore: Phoenix Inquistors

The study and subject matter were offensive, but it was knowledge, and knowledge was power. More importantly, however, it was knowledge that protected against the abuse of power. And for a Phoenix to be less than prepared to protect against this threat would be unconscionable. Saburo listened with absolute, aggressive seriousnes, taking in each piece and parcel of the lessons and mentally filing the knowledge away as a thing that was only to be applied in the most dire of situations. One did not speak of such things, save in very specific situations.

By the end of the lesson, he hadn't improved his standing in Himeya's eyes, but he had learned something at least.

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Required Rolls:
Lore-Maho/Perception - CR (TN 8) Unskilled: 12 - Success
Lore-Maho/Intelligence - Void for Skill, CR (TN 8): 35 - Exceptional Success
Lore-Maho/Willpower - Void for Skill, CR (TN 8): 14 - Success

Net Results:
+ Forbidden Knowledge: Maho
+ 1 Lore: Maho
+ 1 Lore: Phoenix Inquistors

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Lore: Maho/Perception, Raise TN 8, V for skill, 4k3 = 33 (Success)
Lore: Maho/Intelligence, Raise TN 8, V for skill, 4k3 = 17 (Success)
Lore: Maho/Willpower, Raise TN 8, 3d10 = 19 (Success)

+1 Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors
Forbidden Knowledge: Maho

Jiro sat silently in the room and listened, his eyes far away. This was...problematic subject matter, but there was another lesson being taught here. The Scorpion would be interested not only in the fact that knowledge of maho was taught, which might be taken as a sensible precaution for young people that may well be magistrates, but in which students were paying the closest attention, sitting the straightest, taking the most careful notes. The overeager could be dangerous, after all, and the Clan of Secrets would be keeping careful tabs. Oh, yes.

Lore: Maho/Perception, 1 raise called=11
Lore: Maho/Intelligence, 1 raise called=20
Lor: Maho/Willpower, 1 raise called=12

+Forbidden Knowledge: Maho
+1 Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors

The young Yasuki was very serious throughout these lessons. Yasuki ended up traveling all over the Empire, many to places other samurai would never tread. As a yojimbo, he absolutely should know about this kind of threat. How to stop it, how to fight against them. Those were super important. He better take careful notes.

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D9 Goat: Lore: Maho / Perception TN 6: 3d10k3 11
D9 Goat: Lore: Maho / Intelligence TN 6: 2d10k2 10
D9 Goat: Lore: Maho / Willpower TN 6: 3d10k3 13
Forbidden Knowledge: Maho ; +1 Lore: Maho

It was a messy topic but one that was important for any samurai to know about, the taint was a threat to everyone and the Unicorn boy took the study of such a thing very seriously.

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D9 Goat Advanced Lore Training Lore: Maho/per 1 raise tn 8: 4d10 12
D9 Goat Advanced Lore Training Lore: Maho/int void for skill 1 raise tn 8: 3d10o10k2 10
D9 Goat Advanced Lore Training Lore: Maho/will void for skill 1 raise tn 8: 3d10o10k2 13

Forbidden Knowledge: Maho
+Lore: Asako Inquisitors

Dao took his seat in the lecture, but couldn't bring himself to concentrate on the lesson properly, it was just far too distasteful to him.

He knew it was supposed to be important, but let the Crab deal with it all, he thought.



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D9 Goat Maho/Perception TN6: 3d10 15
D9 Goat Maho/Intelligence TN6: 2d10 10
D9 Goat Maho/WillpowerTN6: 2d10 5

No rewards

Ichiro knew he was not meant for this class but, it was mandatory, and thus he attended anyway. He paid attention as best he could and picked up the parts to help recognize and destroy tsukai - but the greater metaphysical aspects eluded him to no surprise.

(2 pass, 1 fail = No rewards)

Wyn dutifully memorizes the signed as they are taught, and does his best to understand the exact effects of the dark forces involved, he swears to have the will to fight such a blight to the empires name any time he were to come across it.



D9 Forbidden Lore Maho : TN 6 - Perception: 3d10 21
Passed 1 Raise
D9 Forbidden Lore Maho : TN 6 - Intel: 2d10 10
Passed - 0 Raises
D9 Forbidden Lore Maho : TN 6 - Will: 2d10 18
Passed - 1 Raise


Forbidden Lore Maho, +1 Lore Maho

This is a really important lesson for any Phoenix. The importance put on the need for spellcasters make any way to call upon any kami tempting. Some of the less reputable populace could abuse this system. Asako-sensei is offering Haruki a once in a lifetime chance to learn how to tell the difference between a true diamond in the rough and a blood diamond.

Crunch:

D9 Goat: Lore:Maho/Perception, Called Raise, TN 8: 4d10 12
D9 Goat: Lore:Maho/Intelligence, 1 Called Raise, TN 8: 3d10 16
D9 Goat: Lore:Maho/Willpower, 1 Called Raise, TN 8, Void Point Used: 3d10o10k2 12

Forbidden Knowledge: Maho, +1 Lore: Maho
+1 Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors

Kazuko does well on recognizing Maho and its effects despite being equally hesitant to learn about such forbidden knowledge as some other students. However, she suffered in the lsat part, nearly failing. What if it happened to be someone she knows or one of her friends?! With all the resources of the empire, surely a way will be found to cure them...

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D9 Goat Lore: Maho/Perception, TN8 (Raise): 4d10k4 18 Exceptional Success!
D9 Goat Lore: Maho/Intelligence, TN8 (Raise): 2d10k2 11 Success.
D9 Goat Lore: Maho/Willpower, TN8 (Raise): 2d10k2 8 Success.

Result: +Forbidden Knowledge: Maho, +1 Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors

Sanzo's attention snaps to when the Asako mentions the Inquisitors. Certainly, the information being shared was very important. At the very least, it would be embarrassing to fail a quiz about one's own clan or family. So, the young bushi really put some effort into paying attention and retaining everything he could about the very grim and serious subject at hand.

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Crunchy Bits:

D9 Goat, Advanced Lore Training, L:Maho/Per, 1 raise = TN8: 3d10k3 28 (Y u give me two 10's on the non-skilled roll orokos... y? )
D9 Goat, Advanced Lore Training, L:Maho/Int, 1 raise = TN8, VP for skill: 3d10o10k2 9
D9 Goat, Advanced Lore Training, L:Maho/Wil, 1 raise = TN8, VP for skill: 3d10o10k2 17
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Rewards:

+Forbidden Knowledge: Maho/ +1 Lore: Maho
+Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors

He paid utterly attention to this. As if it was the most important lesson of his life. Humans who volunteered to use evil magic could spawn corruption anywhere from inside the empire. It was like a Crab's nightmare.

D9 Goat: Advanced Lore Training - Lore: Mahō/Perception one raise: 2d10 15
D9 Goat: Advanced Lore Training - Lore: Mahō/Intelligence one raise: 4d10 22
D9 Goat: Advanced Lore Training - Lore: Mahō/Willpower one raise: 3d10 18

+ Forbidden Knowledge: Mahō
+ Lore: Mahō 1
+ Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors 1

When they are sat down for the training, she had thought perhaps they would be delving into more of the magistrate knowledge from earlier. Perhaps the signs of a shugenja misusing their blessing. Getting told that what they were about to learn could cause them death if they discussed it or showed signs of knowing anything about it outside the proper circles made her pale. Moreso when the actual lessons began.

Such blashemony against the Celestial Order was certainly something to keep watch for. It almost felt like a burden on the soul... only it wasn't quite that. It was a sign of great trust that Agasha-dono had in them. To use the knowledge for the betterment of the Empire. Almost as if she had hopes they would all one day be given positions that would benefit from the knowing.


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OOC
D9 Goat Lore: Maho/Perception: 2d10k2 11 vs TN6- Pass
D9 Goat Lore: Maho/Intelligence: 4d10k4 28 vs TN6 - Pass
D9 Goat Lore:Maho/Willpower: 2d10k2 11 vs TN6 - Pass

Totals: Forbidden Knowledge: Maho (+1 Lore: Maho)

Sakura found lore to be the most boring thing in all the lands. Right up there with sitting on a wall all day. However this seemed to be more...forbidden stuff. As it was explained Sakura sat wide-eyed, and she took part in the studies as best she could. However she didn't understand why they were being taught it - it seemed so dangerous!

She wasn't happy by the end, and left a little upset.

(ooc:
D9 goat maho lore training Maho/perception TN6: 2d10 14
D9 goat maho lore training Maho/intelligence TN6: 2d10 14
D9 goat maho lore training Maho/willpower TN6: 2d10 8

+Forbidden Knowledge (Maho)
+1 rank of lore: maho
+1 Touch of death scroll (kidding! Or am I.....)

Kenji listened to the teachings of Asako-sensei. To think that anytime, anywhere, any people could fall into corruption was disturbing to say the least.

Much more disturbing was the question if Kenji could judge his friends if they fell into corruption.

He looked at Aiichiro first. Of all people here, Kenji would call Aiichiro his best friend. Could Kenji judge him? Hunt him down? He thought about it, wouldn't Aiichiro even want him judged? As a crab, it was his job to protect the empire against corruption.

His thoughts then circled over his other classmates. Some of them he had hardly had anything to do with, others he would call his friends. And with each of them he asked himself the question: Could I kill them if they were Maho Tsukai?

He looked at Sakura, Ginkarasu, Saburo, Kokyou, Wyn, Nobuko, the Ichiros, Pra,.. Pru,... Prashant, Otoko, Jiro, Kaidan, little Matsu, Haruki, Zashi, Dao, and finally Kazuko.

Could he kill Kazuko? Could he have the will to do so? Something in his heart cramped at the thought of killing her. But would she still be his Kazuko if she was doing Maho? Wouldn't it be his duty towards her and her love to kill the corrupted Kazuko? It was questions that hurt, and brought light tears to Kenji's eyes.

He knew he had to do it, if it ever came to that.

But he would rather make sure it never came to that.

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D9 Goat Lore:Maho/Perception TN6 unskilled: 2d10 12
D9 Goat Lore:Maho/Intelligence TN6 unskilled: 2d10 9
D9 Goat Lore:Maho/Willpower TN6 VP for Skill: 4d10o10k3 23

Result:
+ Forbidden Knowledge: Maho
+ 1 Lore: Maho

More magisterial knowledge? Yes, please!

It is strange lore, not familiar to her at all, but there are enough overlaps with spirit lore that she is able to wrap her head around it. And soon enough, she has the knack.

Whether that is a good thing or not, of course, remains to be seen.

(Lore: Maho / Perception, TN 6, passed at 20 for Exceptional Success Raise(?), https://orokos.com/roll/826934
Lore: Maho / Intelligence, VP for Skill, Raise to TN 8, pass at 11, https://orokos.com/roll/826935
Lore: Maho / Willpower, VP for Skill, Raise to TN 8, pass at 25, https://orokos.com/roll/826937

Forbidden Knowledge: Maho
+1 Lore: Maho (This does NOT grant you any Maho spells)
+1 Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors)

Kokyou maintains his smug smile during the whole lesson. Interesting topic. Perhaps useful.

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D9, Goat, Lore:Maho/Perception TN 8 (1 Raise) Unskilled: 3d10 21
D9, Goat, Lore:Maho/Intelligence TN 8 (1 Raise) Unskilled: 2d10 18
D9, Goat, Lore:Maho/Willpower TN 8 (1 Raise) Unskilled: 2d10 18

Total
+Forbidden Lore: Maho
+1 Lore: Maho
+1 Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors

This particular subject was one that he hadn't been expecting to learn about here. He knew it was waiting for him back home, but his master had held off on it before this training since it didn't seem appropriate or pressing compared to other training. But even with the limited understanding he came into the lesson with Yotsuo did just fine. He knew that the propriety of such things had to be handled with care already, but thus far he hadn't had any specific information to do so with. Now he did.

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D9 Goat, Lore: Maho / Perception, VP Phantom Rank, 1 CR, TN8: 4d10o10k3 22
D9 Goat, Lore: Maho / Intelligence, 1 CR, TN8: 4d10 20
D9 Goat, Lore: Maho / Willpower, VP +1k1, 1 CR, TN8: 3d10 15

+Forbidden Knowledge: Maho, +1 Lore: Phoenix Inquisitors