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Post by tadakasan on Jul 4, 2011 22:32:54 GMT -5
It has been some time since the humble smiths of our family have written the illustrious Dragon; it seems only right in these troubled times to re-affirm the stances of the Oriole in the Empire and to do so to you.
First, let me state that the Oriole's alliance with the Dragon is and ever shall be as solid as it has been; It was the Dragon who acted as our sponsors when Hantei Naseru elevated our humble family to the status of a minor clan not but a few years ago, and your generosity shall not be overlooked.
Second, know that our alliance with the Crab is also still strong as is our alliance with the Scorpion. The Crab for offering to exchange knowledge and goods between the Kaiu family and our humble family, and the Scorpion for supplying building materials to help us construct Tsi Uchi.
Third, know that our hatred of the figures who kidnapped our first Champion is still a smoldering stain upon our family. The Kitsuki have been studying these assassins calling themselves "Ninube" and we cannot express our gratitude. We hope in the future to one day be able to assist in obtained vengeance against them.
Finally, we must state that we are troubled by the Dragon's position recently against Hantei Naseru; it is the illustrious Emperor that gave our Clan recognition for our long work serving the Empire, and we would be torn in our duties if our patrons and our founder had enmity with each other. We hope to meet some time soon to discuss how such a small and young Clan such as ourselves should treat this situation, as the Emperor has already given us his statement in a letter.
Until then, your most humble brothers and speaking as our representative: ~ Tsi Karone
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Post by Togashi Homsar on Jul 6, 2011 12:24:45 GMT -5
Sup, dawg? I'm all about the Hantei. Screw that Toturi dynasty.
Togashi represent!
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Post by tadakasan on Jul 6, 2011 21:43:37 GMT -5
The Dragon are as individualistic as ever I see. The Oriole have not put forward support for either Toturi or Hantei... so perhaps we could just bet together some time, grill up some mountain tuna, get some of those of Tamori sake that turn blue when they're cold?
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jul 7, 2011 12:11:25 GMT -5
Homsar would bring peaches. I can bring you information
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Post by Togashi Homsar on Jul 7, 2011 23:41:04 GMT -5
I can also get Modestly Hot Homsar here. Hot tub party!
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Mirumoto Machu
Dragon Clan
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Post by Mirumoto Machu on Jul 10, 2011 11:42:05 GMT -5
Noty picking a side is it's self a side. You could join me in the army without banners.
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Post by tadakasan on Jul 10, 2011 13:19:06 GMT -5
Except the Oriole do not wish to join such a movement. Yes, every issue has an opinion, even if that opinions is your wish to not have one. But one must remember there are many ways not to stand with Nareu or Kaneka-dono's on this matter.
- The Oriole stand that we simply do not wish to get involved in any way what-so-ever. We are artisans, and far too young and small of a Clan to wish to join any sort of movement taking a side.
- One could also refuse either side and declare neutrality as a firm position based on the fact that you believe neither side is in the right. This is more firmly a third side rather than the more neutral one above.
- One could also refuse either side and declare peace for peace's sake. While declaring you think neither side is right is more conductive to staying out of things, wanting peace is more meddlesome, trying to reconcile and involve the main two sides.
Regardless... I realize that I don't know anything about the banner free army you, the point is my Clan wishes to stay out of this entirely; Call it weak if you wish, for we are weak compared to the esteemed Great Clans or the armies of the sons of Toturi. But more to the point, we are too young and of too humble of origins to feel like our thoughts are, as of yet, worthy of any consideration in this matter. Especially considering the difficulties presented that I stated above.
Now, if we're talking a smithy without banners, perhaps I could see that something is done to increase armor production and quality; afterall, as long as things must be decided in the Empire before they will return to peace, there might as well be plenty of protection to go around, make sure as many of the Empires' servants survive as possible.
PS: I will most certainly attend this "hot tub" party should one be arranged. It would be a great honor to see the legendary beauty of the Kitsuki daimyo in such a festive and relaxing atmosphere.
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jul 10, 2011 16:38:06 GMT -5
Just beware Tsi Clan - whoever wins will remember you not following their order to join their side, ready for war. They may wish to punish you for not following those absolute orders. If the Emperor said "seppuku" you must kill yourself. If they say "come to me" then you must travel to them. To not aid them isn't necessarily neutrality - it could be construed as a kind of betrayal. Or perhaps even worse - a dishonourable attempt at staying uninvolved until one side came out nearly on top and then joining them as you realise they are the side that is going to win. Hehe. Very sneaky!
Of course I believe that you are doing this for the reasons you state. Let us hope whoever emerges victorious also sees the sincerity in your words. *Smile smile*
Ps) Stick to the mens' baths and you may have a deal
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Post by tadakasan on Jul 10, 2011 17:24:58 GMT -5
The definition of Emperor right now is unknown; our family could follow the traditional definition and follow Hantei Naseru, but then we would be working against the definition of half the Empire. Including those amongst your Clan, who are our great clan patrons. No matter what we do, the definition we would choose to give to the Emperor may end up proving wrong in a very short term, and has no True answer due to Toturi or the Heavens not declaring an heir, and both Kaneka and Naseru samas' being of Toturi's blood.
In other words, what one may see as cowardice or betrayal is truthfully this; we are ordered to follow the Emperor directly, as it is the Emperor alone who gave our ronin forefathers our name and legacy. When who the Emperor is becomes unclear, it is our duty to let the will of the Heavens make it become clear. Otherwise we presume to become more than we are, to have free will like those Clans founded by those birthed from the Kami. Not to mention to presume to know the will of the Heavens, which has not been shown.
No, we will accept our fate in the Tsi, like we always have; so long as the Emperor says we may stay as his weapon makers and the will of the Heavens is followed, we will continue to behave as we were created to, to be impartial in wars like our ronin forefathers or the Miya heralds who share much of our same charges. If we end up being commanded to seppuku, we shall do so without crying out or flinching and if one of our superiors commands us directly right now to take action, we shall do so so long as we are not commanded to choose a true Emperor with those actions. If we are commanded as such, we shall offer our seppuku's until that day we are no longer commanded to presume the Heavens' will or it's will becomes clear.
*bows low* Forgive me Yuushahime-dono, but that is all I can say. Our Clan is at your command as always but we will always uphold our honor and duty as it was given to us, no matter how others may view us. I hope this breeds no ill feelings with you or the Dragon Clan.
Oh... and I would never stoop so low as to invade the privacy of the women's baths m'lady Yuushahime. One glimpse at the festival within proper bounds of etiquette and custom would be more than enough of an honor for one such as myself. Though I am sure the view of the Kitsuki daimyo in her bath is more radiant than a glowing forge, not to make it thought to the contrary.
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
This person sometimes posts things that are tl;dr
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jul 10, 2011 17:43:44 GMT -5
No ill will at all. Yours are words from a noble heart and a noble heart should never be punished. Is not honesty one aspect of bushido we should praise and hold aloft?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the matter of the two Emperors. It has served to remind me that no side can be sure in this impending conflict. We cannot know the will of heaven and perhaps it is even presumptuous of us to have chosen sides in the matter. Still, I pray that our actions only reflect our desire to safeguard the Empire.
Finally, I'm glad to hear you respect the women's baths. I cannot respond to the other comments...
(Though I am tempted to now offer you a festival ticket, in a completely unrelated offer of generosity... because I have extra. It's not that I l-like you or anything. No. It's just because it would be a waste. You understand right?!)
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Post by tadakasan on Jul 10, 2011 20:41:15 GMT -5
(( Letter paper - 2 zeni. Professional courier - 14 bu. Festival Tickets - 8 zeni. Yuusha tsundere reference - priceless. ^+^ ))
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Mirumoto Machu
Dragon Clan
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Post by Mirumoto Machu on Jul 21, 2011 17:37:12 GMT -5
Will you trade your legendary blades to both side of the comming war? There are some who would see you as the enemy for arming the other faction even if you provided an equal number to their side.
Also I do not know if I beleive you when you say you would not invade the privace of the womans bath. You DO have the bold print trait PERVERT.
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Toku Hirotomo
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Jul 21, 2011 19:48:18 GMT -5
I don't presume to know what the Oriole will do, but I do seem to remember that they are not so fond of their weapons being used in political battles such as this.
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Post by tadakasan on Jul 21, 2011 21:02:41 GMT -5
*grumbles* Our weapons being used in a war like this is like my mother asking for a blade to kill my father; we have no intention of supplying either side with blades. We are smiths, not merchants. Nor politicians. I am also well aware of the political tricky both sides are using to try to paint this war as for or against, good and bad, black and white. But to me all are citizens of Rokugan. If Kaneka and Naseru wish to fight let them fight; do not drag the citizens or the blades of the Oriole into this. Perhaps a duel or set of duels... it would be much more productive and honorable.
Oh, and perhaps we should give you the trait humorless then?
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Mirumoto Machu
Dragon Clan
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Post by Mirumoto Machu on Jul 21, 2011 22:02:25 GMT -5
I preffere SNARK-ASTIC Snarky + Sarcasric I TRY to town it down on all fourums because it could be taken as too mean spirited and personal.
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