The New Winds

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Pulling the reins of his horse along behind him, Kichiro meets his opponent at the starting line. His emotion's far more mute than the passions of his cousin, Kichiro attentively glares at Nijiro with a cold hollow look from his light brown eyes. "An honor to face you cousin. Let us ride out and prove the radiance of the Lion's warrior spirit! We stand not against but united in our glorious demonstration of our clan's pride!" Words to inspire spoken with an unwavering confidence to his voice. A fire in his eyes that hopes to be infectious.

Ring chosen: Fire
D3EA Horseback Event Test 1 Animal/Intelligence TN15: 5d10o10k4 50 - pass

Kichiro mounts up on his horse and rears it back, ringing out a triumphant warrior's roar out to the crowd. The crowd cheers in excitement as he rides forth!

D3EA Horseback Event Test 2 Animal/Agi +2 raises VOIDED TN15: 5d10o10k4-10 16 - pass
-Points- +1 First Attempt, +4 from raises

D3EA Horseback Event Test 3 Animal/Agi +1 raise VOIDED TN20: 5d10o10k4-5 18 - fail

D3EA Horseback Event Test 4 Animal/Agi +1 raise VOIDED TN20: 5d10o10k4-5 27 - pass
-Points- +1 first attempt, +2 from raises

D3EA Horseback Event Test 5 Animal/Agi VOIDED TN25: 5d10o10k4 28 - pass
-Points- +1 First Attempt

D3EA Horseback Event Test 6 Animal/Agi VOIDED TN25: 5d10o10k4 12 - Fail

Points Total before declared winner: 9 (Potential 16 if correct ring used)

Furiously charging forward through the course, Kichiro breaks off the road and forges his own path through the rough. A risky bet that pays off as he gains massive ground at the start. An advantage that dwindles quickly as his steed loses rhythm towards the flag and back.

With a readied lance the young Lion strikes true against the target and blitzes towards the finish line. His aggression almost proves to be his downfall right at the end as he nearly loses control of the horse. The steed rearing back fighting him attempting to throw him off. "Calm yourself beast! We're nearly there!" He commands and forces it forward to the end.

Nijiro looks to the Akodo and says "I see no competition before me, only my cousin"

He moves to mount his horse and make a grand show for all to see!!

(Ring-Fire)

Day 3 LA Mount his horse TN 15 Int/Animal Handling: 4d10o10k3 20 (Made)
Day 3 Ride the course to the Flag TN 15 Agl/Horsemanship 1vp for roll: 5d10o10k4 22 (Made 1 pt)
Day 3 Grab the Flag TN 20 Agl/Athletics: 5d10o10k4 29 (made 1 pt)
Day 3 Ride the course to the start: Horsemanship (Rokugani Pony) / Agl, TN 20 1 vp for skill: 5d10o10k4 48 (Made +1 pt, +2 pts for exceptional success Total of +3)
Day 3 Ride the course to the ring and lance it: Animal Handling / Agl 25: 5d10o10k4 32 (Made +1 pt)
Day 3 Return to the start: Horsemanship / Agl, TN 25 1 vp for skill: 5d10o10k4 27 (made +1 pt)
(Total of +7 before ring choice)

Although Nijiro rides as fast as his heart can take him, speeding up when he thinks he can catch his cousin, the Akodo does shine as the victor.

He bows to the Lion "An excellent ride, I see our Armies will be in great hands some day, Akodo sama."

"Thank you Ikoma-sama. Let the empire see us for what we are! Two brilliant souls of honor ready to bring glory to our empire!" Kichiro rides alongside Nijiro and walks in unison with him. He offers a wave to the cheering crowd as the two slowly ride to the course exit. The two shining together as a representation of the great lion clan's prowess.