The New Winds

Kazuko presents Toshimoko with a calligraphic work of art representing the struggles and obstacles one must overcome to achieve success. --- D5 EE Calligraphy/Intelligence, TN30 (3 Raises for Quality, VP) : 7d10o10k4 45 4 raises for quality (sry for short pots but i figure a short one is better than...

Likewise, the determined and innocent boy Kazuko once knew has been replaced. --- ATN: 25 VP: 4 after Assessement Emphases: Assessment, Focus, Strike Reflexes: 4 Earth: 3 D7 EE Iaijutsu (Focus)/Void (Honor, VP) : 10d10ro1o10k10+23 84 ouch all of my focus rolls have been shitty... under the 50% mark

Kazuko appears nonchalant as she steps up to the ring, but her clenched jaw and narrowed eyes toward her opponent betray the emotion within. Did Qiang really think it would be okay to inflict serious harm on Kenji simply because he's a Crane, because the kami will heal him, and that the incident wou...

Kazuko swings her blade, grazing Kichiro's arm before sheathing it in one fluid movement, barely able to avoid getting hit herself. Even though it was nearly a kharmic strike, she's grinning widely, almost regretting having to knock him out of the tournament when it's so early. It turns out the Lion...

Unfortunately for Kichiro, his spirit is simply a candle to Kazuko's blinding radiance.

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D7 LA Iaijutsu (Focus)/Void: 10d10ro1o10k10+19 85

Kazuko lilts her head questioningly toward Nobuko's uncharacteristic behavior but is unable to follow, confined to the arena to prepare for her next duel that will be starting shortly. Perhaps they will have time to talk after the duels finish...

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thx, tho i attribute my success to orokos

Kazuko stretches before entering the ring, letting out a deep sigh as if she wasn't satisfied with her prior duels. As it's not even the semi finals, she really isn't expecting much out of her third duel although the Lion may surprise her once again. "Of course, it would be a shame to let such talen...

There are no surprises to be found in the second round, unlike the first. In the end, a courtier is a courtier and a Kakita trained duelist is a Kakita trained duelist and no amount of luck or wishful thinking could bridge the disparity of skill between the two. Even so, the display of talent is som...

Void Ring 5, TN25
Focus: D7 LA Iaijutsu (Focus)/Void: 10d10ro1o10k10+12 77

It was quite unfortunate that Kazuko had to face off against a friend so soon but alas. No one could've foreseen Nobuko participating in the Iaijutsu tournament though, least of all her. The shock has long since worn off though and not even facing a friend could make her falter, even if the outcome ...

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Kazuko finds a quiet corner in the common area and creates a calligraphic work of art.

D5 EE Calligraphy/Intelligence, TN30 (3 Raises for Quality, VP): 7d10o10k4 45 Exceptional = 4 Raises

As expected, Kazuko strikes first. The poor Phoenix didn't stand a chance, getting hit fairly hard across the chest as Kazuko is swept up by the excitement and adrenaline again. This happened with Haruki too but she looks far less apologetic to the stranger as Toya doesn't even get a sheepish grin a...

Void is 5
Focus: D7 LM Iaijutsu (Focus)/Void: 10d10ro1o10k10+12 60 ouch i really hit that ~7%(i think, since 93% chance to hit 53 or higher) for a shitty roll

Kazuko's far more relaxed than most of her peers as she chooses a weapon from the rack with a swagger in her step and an overconfident smirk on her face. This is the moment, all of her training and knowledge culminating to this event. She could beat the simple Phoenix bushi in her sleep. There's no ...

Ring: Air Weapon: Bow Investigation: D6 EE Investigation (Search), Awareness, TN20 : 6d10o10k4 48 wtf +3 TP (+1 Pass, +2 Exceptional) Hunting: D6 EE Hunting/Awareness, TN25 (1 Raise, VP) : 6d10o10k5 34 +2 TP (+1 Pass, +1 Raise) Shot 1: D6 EE Kyujutsu (Yumi)/Reflex, TN35 (2 Raises, VP) : 8d10o10k5 31...

Ring: Void Shot 1: D6 LM Kyujutsu (Yumi)/Void, TN40 (5 Raises, VP) : 9d10o10k6 46 +6 TP (+1 Pass, +5 Raise) Shot 2: D6 LM Kyujutsu (Yumi)/Void, TN40 (4 Raises, VP) : 9d10o10k6 51 +10 TP (+1 Pass, +8 Raise, +1 Exceptional) Shot 3: D6 LM Kyujutsu (Yumi)/Void, TN40 (3 Raises, VP) : 9d10o10k6 47 +10 TP ...

Ring: Air
Rolling 2 Lore: Theology and 1 Lore: Law
D5 Lore: Theology/Awareness, TN30 (2 Raises, VP): 2#6d10o10k5 30 34 Both Pass, +10 TP
D5 Lore: Law/Awareness, TN25 (1 Raise, VP): 5d10k5 16 Fail.
Result: +10 TP

Initially, Kazuko tries to skirt around the larger puddles in Tsuma, attempting to keep herself as clean as possible but gives up soon after seeing how utterly muddy the ground is. She hopes that the downpour won't make it too difficult to track down animals, although it does have the benefit of was...

Kazuko wakes up early, blearily looking around the room for a second as she tries to recall the events of last night. Oh, right. She was... unwillingly put to sleep early. Kenji must have carried her here. Speaking of Kenji, is that his snoring outside? She carefully creaks the door open and peeks o...

"Indeed, I have found that I quite enjoy the food around town. There is an udon shop nearby that I am quite fond of. By the way, how long have you been playing Go?" Kazuko takes the first move, confidence radiating from her as she tries to outsmart you. D4 EM Games: Go/Intelligence (Void) : 7d10o10k...