Dao approached the course when his name was called. "Ohayo Shiba-san, may the Fortunes smile on both our efforts today." He greeted his opponent jovially but with a respectful bow.
The bow he offered Oichi however, was deeper and held for longer, even moreso than required for their difference in station. Rising from the bow he headed towards his steed, the Lion tattoo on his shoulder flaring, as he chanted a quiet sutra to himself.
The mount accepted him without qualms and they made their way around the course efficiently and with obvious teamwork.
There was one small hiccup as Dao missed the ring on his first attempt, but he recovered to rectify his error in aim and finish the rest of the course.
Dismounting, he seemed far more fatigued than the other riders, but after a bit of a sit down, during which he was almost surrounded by the scent of an ocean breeze, he seemed fully recovered.
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D3 HORSES. Activate Kiho TN15:
8d10o10k5 32
D3 HORSES. Animal handling/Int TN15:
5d10 33
D3 HORSES. Horsemanship #1. Honor bonus. 3CR. TN30:
10d10o10k5 42 (8 points: 1 success, 6 called raises, 1 exceptional raise)
D3 HORSES. Athletics/Agi. VP 1k1 2CR. TN30:
7d10o10k5 37 (5 points: 1 success, 4 called raises)
D3 HORSES. Horsemanship #2. VP 1k1. 2CR TN30:
8d10o10k5 40 (6 points: 1 success, 4 Called raises, 1 exceptional raise)
D3 HORSES. Handling/Agility. VP for skill. TN20:
5d10o10k4 16
D3 Handling/Agi. Attempt 2:
4d10 20
D3 HORSES. Horsemanship #3. VP 1k1, 1CR. TN30:
8d10o10k5 44 (4 point: 1 success, 2 c aslled raise, 1 exceptional raise)
Total points (excluding victory and ring bonii) = 23