Returning to the gallery where the oral trials are normally conducted, contestants are quizzed on a variety of matters of law, the Tao, and Bushidō. Once again, three judges are present, this time Akodo Eiko, Asako Himeya , and Bayushi Kiriko, and each contestant must answer a question from each judge. Because the law of Rokugan is intimately connected to the Celestial Order, this is as much about theology as law..
- Air is precise, distant, and analytical. Air does not approach the matter directly, but with care, subtlety, and planning.
- Earth is firm, grounded, and cautious. Earth prefers to act decisively, but only after due consideration.
- Fire is passionate, inventive, and direct. Fire acts swiftly and with overwhelming force.
- Water is flexible, responsive, and powerful. Water acts with confidence, flowing around the problem until it finds a solution.
- Void is the element of no element, the mind of no mind. Void does not think, plan, or react. Void simply acts, moving in accordance with instinct and the natural path of the cosmos
"What is a nation without laws, spirituality, or heavenly guidance? These three things are core to the daily life of Rokugan, set down from the Heavens themselves to guide and uplift us all, and to eventually break free from the wheel and take rest with our honored ancestors."
One by one the students are taken into the gallery and quizzed.
Judge Ring Hint: Just before you enter the room, Asako Himeya brushes by you with an armful of scrolls. "I hope you spent time studying for this," she says. "being well studied keeps us all grounded after all"
Event Rules:
Participants: Unlimited (Mandatory Event)
Spells: Allowed, Each roll is considered a "Round". You cast the spell just before the event begins and may not cast during.
Kiho: Allowed, each roll is considered a "Round", Kiho must be activated at the start of the event, not during.
Kata: Not Allowed, as this is not a Combat.
Tattoos: Allowed, as each roll is considered a "Round" and you may use free actions at any time.
You may NOT target an opponent with any of these abilities before the event begins.
If you purposefully harm an opponent outside of the realm of the Sumai event (By winning the contested Jiujutsu roll) or the Weaponry event (By winning the contested Weapon roll) you loose 1.0 honor and 10 topaz points. If you do so a second time, you will be sent home in shame, removed from the tournament (and thus the game)
Also please remember that Spellcasting in Rokugan is a very spiritual thing, and to ask for the kami to do something for you is an incredibly rare thing and should not be done lightly.
Select a Ring to use during this event. Unless the roll specifically mentions a trait, you must use that ring for the entire event.
This event uses Lore: Law / Mental trait and Lore: Theology / Mental, at TN 20.
A student must pass all three rolls, and at least one of each Lore: Law and Lore: Theology roll.
Rewards:
-The student gains 1 Topaz Point per passed roll (Maximum 3 Points)
-Additionally, students may gain an additional +2 points per successful raise.
-Exceptional Success Raises may be utilized if you possess the skill you are rolling, each exceptional success (Up to your Void) granting +1 points
-If a student passes all 3 rolls, they are deemed to have sufficient knowledge, passing the event and are awarded 5 Topaz Points
-At the end of the event, Asako Himeya will reveal which Ring she felt was the most appropriate and you will gain +5 Topaz Points if you used it.
After players have conducted this event, they may attempt to meditate in this thread at the normal meditation TN.
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