Defense Training (Mandatory Event)

[Utaku Nesrin]

The thugs that had attacked in the night taught Nesrin that she still had a great deal to learn about not getting hit, stabbed, or grappled, so she worked hard to absorb today's lessons. She picked up a bo staff, representative of the sticks and broom handles that were most likely to be at hand before she was able to carry a blade and stepped into the familiar noise and movement of a room full of training samurai.

She had definitely improved in her abilities to dodge and block the ashigaru's incoming blows. Perhaps pain had brought greater awareness? But the stinging bruises she was supposed to stand and shrug off? She did it, but it was only by acting against her instincts instead of with them.

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Defense / Reflexes
22 1 called raise, Exceptional success
+1 DP, +1 Defense

Defense / Stamina, to represent your ability to weather hits and shrug off injuries
12 1 called raise
+1DP

Defense / Agility, to represent your ability to use your weapon to block
34 1 called raise, Exceptional success
+1 DP, +1 Stamina

Totals: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina

[Iuchi Prashant]

Prash was not a Shugenja known for forgoing physical training. Mind and body was something he knew to be important for monks, and he always thought the same was true for Shugenja.

Besides, training to keep alive in a battlefield was perhaps one of the most important parts of physical training, especially for a Shugenja that might end up riding to battle besides his comrades.

He did not disappoint. His performance was not as remarkable as that of some others, but it was a solid kne. He easily dodged the ashigaru's hits in the first part of the training, then weathered the hits he received without a flinch when he had to, and deflected all attacks with his boken without a second thought during the last part of the exercise.

It wasn't enough to call the sensei's attention, but it proved to himself that he had improved.

OOC
Day 5 Dragon - Defence/ Reflexes for dodging a blow in Defence training. 1 Raise called, TN 8. Rolling 4k2: 4d10o10k2 13
Day 5 Dragon - Defence/ Stamina to weather hits for Defence training. 1 Raise called, TN 8. Rolling 4k2: 4d10o10k2 17
Day 5 Dragon - Defence/ Agility to block with weapon. 1 Raise, TN 8. Rolling 4k2: 4d10o10k2 18
Result:
+3 DP
+1 Stamina
+1 Defence

[Matsu Qiang]

Matsu Qiang dodged the first few attacks with relative ease. This is going well, he thought to himself, and began to smile ... but right at that moment a spear thrust got through and knocked the wind out of him. Undaunted, the young Lion raised his bokken and blocked the next attack.

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Day 5 Defense Training, dodge a blow with 1 raise, REF/Defense +Void Point, Overconfidence TN10: 3d10o10k2 15 succeeded
Day 5 Tactics Training, shrug off injuries with 1 raise, STA/Defense, Overconfidence TN10: 2d10o10k1 9 failed
Day 5 Tactics Training, use weapon to block, AGI/Defense, Overconfidence TN8: 4d10o10k3 21 succeeded

Total: 2 Dojo Points
+1 to Defense

[Isawa Tanshin]

Tanshin tried to unravel the lessons within Eiko-sama's stories.

He recalled how he had dodged a dodged a yari before disemboweling a Shiba bushi. So far so good.
Unfortunately, he found little help in how to take staff-jabs, leaving him with multiple bruises, and having the air taken from him after a jab to the stomach.
He was able to recover enough to recall the technique the Lion Gunso had used to block a katana strike.


Dodge Blow D5 Defense Dodge Blow 1 Raise: 3d10o10k2 19 Pass +1 DP
Weather Hits D5 Defense Weather Hits 1 Raise: 2d10o10k1 5 Fail +0 DP
Weapon Block D5 Defense Weapon Block 1 Raise: 5d10o10k4 25 Pass +1 DP
+1 Defense +2 Dojo Points

[Bayushi Kaidan]

Kaidan seems to need more bushi training because he wasn't fast enough. Still he is a sturdy lad who could take the blow. His fast movement of the bokken showed promise in his future as a bushi.




//D5 Dragon Defense Reflex 1 raise TN 8: 2d10 7

D5 Dragon Defense STA 1VP +1k1 1 raise TN 8: 2d10 14 +1 DP +Defense

D5 Dragon Defense AGI 1 raise TN 8: 3d10 20 1DP Extraordinary roll!

+2 DP +1 defence

[Kakita Kazuko]

Kazuko completes her drills deftly, able to twist and turn to minimize the impact. It's actually quite easy compared to the combat training earlier since she isn't fighting half blinded in the rain, but she finds herself unsatisfied with her performance. The shenanigans that went down last night are still weighing down on her mind, unable to help feeling the indignation of it all despite it being her own fault. She glowers heavily once the ronin is brought to the forefront of her mind, not even wanting to think of her name. The ashigaru seems to think the glower is for him though, and hesitates slightly before attacking and Kazuko easily takes advantage of it.

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D5 Dragon Defense/Reflex, TN8: 3d10o10k2+1 17 (forgot to add that this is raised) Success.
D5 Dragon Defense/Stamina, TN 8 (Raise): 2d10o10k1+1 10 Success.
D5 Dragon Defense/Agility, TN8 (Raise): 4d10o10k3+1 25 Exceptional Success!

Result: +3 DP, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina

[Togashi Dao]

Dao was squared off against the same ashigaru he had sparred with yesterday and did well fending off his blows. He dodged, ducked, dipped, dived and dodged every attack that was thrown at him until Akodo Eika had seen enough and gave the student a passing grade.


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D5 defense training Def/Ref 1CR TN8: 4d10o10k3 23
D5 defense training Def/Stam VP 1CR TN8: 3d10o10k2 13
D5 defense training Def/Agi 1CR TN8: 5d10o10k4 16

3 Dojo Points
+1 Defense
+1 Stamina

[Vutall]

This event closes in 6 hours from this post.

Kaiu Aiichiro: +2 Dojo Points, +1 Defense
Bayushi Jiro: +2 Dojo Points, +1 Defense
Asako Saburo: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Yasuki Ginkarasu: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Yogo Otoko: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Miya Wyn: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Mai: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina, , Akodo Eiko as a temporary ally
Asako Sanzo: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Moto Ichiro: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Kuni Yotsuo: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Soshi Shiso: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Doji Sakura: +1 Dojo Point, +1 Defense
Zashi: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Kaito Haruki: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Toritaka Sasaiko: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Utaku Ichiro: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Kakita Kenji: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina, , Akodo Eiko as a temporary ally
Kokyou: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Otomo Nobuko: +1 Dojo Point, +1 Defense
Utaku Nesrin: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Iuchi Prashant: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Matsu Qiang: +2 Dojo Points, +1 Defense
Isawa Tanshin: +2 Dojo Points, +1 Defense
Bayushi Kaidan: +2 Dojo Points, +1 Defense
Kakita Kazuko: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina
Togashi Dao: +3 Dojo Points, +1 Defense, +1 Stamina

[Kaito Kai]

If Kai learned anything at all from this training, it was definitely better to not get hit at all.

Those bruises were already starting to look nasty and were probably going to ache soon...

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RESULTS
D5 Dragon - Defense Training - Def/Ref and Def/Sta - TN6: 2#1d10 6 4
D5 Dragon - Defense Training - Def/Agi, VP for skill, CR - TN8: 3d10o10k2 13

+2 Dojo Points
+1 Defense

[Kitsune Setsuna]

Kitsune Setsuna faced off against another Ashigaru, rubbing his eyes. He was tired and achy but wasn't going to say anything about it. Wielding a short wooden staff, he slowly assumed the stance that Akodo-sensei was yelling out. A wooden weapon jabbed viciously towards his face; eyes widening, he was definitely awake now as the boy turned his head just in the nick of time to avoid getting a delicious bruise on his face. Again and again the blunted wooden object came at him, targeting all over. Limbs, shoulder, center of mass, his lithe body weaving just in the nick of time to avoid being hit.

Another order, this one to pause. Satisfied that he hadn't been hit, a smug smile crossed his face. Then came the next order: to stand one's ground. The smile evaporated from his face faster than a puddle in the hot summer sun. His hands balled into fists, but he took a breath, closed his eyes, and braced himself. Whack. His shoulder was struck. Then another vicious whack, on the back. The ashigaru had circled around to target areas that would not cripple the children, but it was still incredibly painful. Over and over he allowed each strike to be a surprise, until at last no more came. Even more achy, he was now covered in red marks underneath his student's kimono. But he did not fall over or cry out in pain.

The last part was the simplest at least. Using his own staff he batted away the blunted spear as it came at him, determined to not be struck any further for the rest of today. The loud clacking of wooden weapons colliding was resounding through the parade grounds, and did not cease until Akodo-sensei finally ordered it. Not one sound of wood against flesh came from Setsuna's area.

Defense / Reflexes
1k1 unskilled
D5 Dragon Defense / Reflexes, unskilled, raise, void: 2d10k2 11

Defense / Stamina
2k2 unskilled
D5 Dragon Defense / Stamina, unskilled, raise: 2d10k2 14

Defense / Agility
3k3 unskilled
D5 Dragon Defense / Agility, unskilled, raise: 3d10k3 25

+1 Defense
+3 Dojo Points
+1 Stamina