Post by Shoju on Jul 13, 2011 11:13:43 GMT -5
Here is the Best Transcript I can put together in a readable format for the Q&A in the Cbox that was the basis for Senshi wanting to Interview the RPers here on the boards. Some of it is paraphrased, because I didn't think to save it all until after wards, and its saved in my phones text editor that I then ported over to my comp.... The whole conversation is meant to be 3rd person from my perspective.
Senshi
Shoju has a desire to "unite" Rokugan's Clans under one banner, What would be different under his vision?
Shoju
Less bickering about provinces, and territories, and honor, and wars over issues that Shoju see's as Petty. He would strive to make the Clans Become a fearsome united machine where each clan has a position, and each person does its thing, And the empire of Rokugan never fears being torn apart from within, and crushes anything foolish enough to attack it from the outside.
Senshi
So what would he change? the clans' philosophy? or change the leadership?
Shoju
He would change philosophy.
Haruka
But without war, we're out of work.
Shoju
I don't remember North Korean soldiers being out of work, and they are certainly not engaged in any "on going " wars.
Senshi
does he really think he should be forgiven for opening the scrolls?
Shoju
Yes. He feels that the Scorpion (and by extension, you) have failed as the "masters of secrets" if they merely guard secrets instead of knowing and understanding the secret. Because, if you don't know what the secret is, and merely guard it, how can you make sure you are guarding against the right thing?
Senshi
What did he wish to accomplish by visiting Senshi, what did he think would really happen?
Shoju
His goal for visiting you, was two fold.
1.) give Haruka the peace of mind about her sister.
2.) Show peace despite the Scorpion trying to destroy him, his home, and his Yojimbo (Minturo).
He expected to have a sit down with you. And by showing you peace when you showed agression win another ally to bring the Spider into the folds of the Empire.
His whole goal is to show people that the Spider aren't really that different from the rest of the Empire. The differences are the same as the differences between crane and scorpion philosophies
He has a really backwards ideology of honor and bushido. He sees himself as a VERY honorable person, who is misunderstood because they do not understand.
Senshi
How does the plague scroll fit into his plan?
Shoju
He needs to understand the plague if he is going to save the Empire. You can't guard against it, if you don't understand it.
PLus, All the people who die from the plague aren't wasted in his eyes. They just become standing troops in the build up of military might.
Senshi
how does he react to the spreading of the plague and its effects on the crab?
Shoju
He is very curious about how it is spreading. What started out as a simple test is quickly growing to a much larger test with fantastic information to be gathered.
As for why the crab, He does hold petty grudges, and he is on one side of their wall, and they are on the other. It kind of "made sense" that it would be them.
Senshi
does he regret any of his choices or actions?
Shoju
Of course he does. He was a samurai, who was mildly oblivoius to most of what he now sees. had he just turned in the scroll, he could have had a chance at an oblivious life with a beautiful shosuro woman, had sons, taught them about the world, and never seen the horrors of his current life. He could have gone on pretending that the Shadowlands were a single 'color' of evil, that there was no grey to it. And that he had a good hold on his place in the world
You also have to understand that, he had thought he had attoned for his wrong doings. he attempted Seppuku. His current state is not directly a choice that he made.
Senshi
but since his rebirth, he has done no wrong?
Shoju
He would calling them "lessons" now. He has learned "lessons" that have others would view as mistakes / errors/ missteps.
He learned a lesson about the Scorpion: They truly cannot be reasoned with, and will slit their own throat to slit yours. Next time, He wont make the mistake of thinking a peaceful talk can be had
(The lesson about the scorpion is to illustrate his thinking).
Senshi
what is his role in this future he wants
Shoju
His role in the future: Whatever place there is for him. He doesn't want to rule it for sure. But past that, if there is a post for him in his united Rokugan great. If not, he will find a place to watch it from. and live out his days / undeath in solitude.
Senshi
Does he believe the empire will react differently then the scorpion?
Shoju
He is hopeful that the prejudice shown to him by the scorpion is based on the raw wound left from what they perceive has is treason.
Senshi
what is next in his plan?
Shoju
Make preparations for the second black scroll, as well as preparations for dealing with you. At this point, I think its pretty safe to say he views you as Enemy #1. Similar to Karasu VS Yori, or Kyoso VS Akuma
Senshi
how does saisei fit into his plan?
Shoju
Saisei is his home. It was originally designed just to be his center of power and research, possibly fulllfilling the need as the place his lived his days out after he "saved" rokugan. Now, he sees it as an instrument of the Spider. He will create his own brand of undead / zombie army here, and make it the "Evil" version of what Kyuden Isawa was.Err... the libraries of the Isawa.
Also, Shoju has a great disdain for those who 'abuse' Maho. Using Maho for personal power, and the like means that the person isn't a "real" Tsukai. Its that weird 'sense' or 'code' of honor thing
Senshi
How does he react to Daisuke's use of maho then?
Shoju
Daisuke shocks him frequently. There have been times when he has thought about correcting Daisuke, and I'm sure once he has a body again, that might happen. But he also sees and understand that Daisuke is still very much a child. He really hopes that Daisuke learns the ropes before he is undone by his maho
Senshi
How does he feel about Haruka?
Shoju
He thinks that Haruka is quite possibly the only person in the Empire who "sees" his vision. She showed honor when no one else did, and he has always tried to reciprocate that. She is the only great clansmen to do so in a genuine form since his first death. And if he sees that she can no longer be an ally, he would blame you for that.
Senshi
insert troll face here
what is his opinion of Tadaka?
Shoju
Tadaka is the one being who has him completely perplexed. His actions at Saisei made him curious. to travel and find that he is now no longer a Phoenix was.... puzzling. To then start the rumors of Tadaka doing 'bad things' and not here from tadaka leaves him guessing too.Meeting Tadaka was on his list of things to do when preparing to deal with the scroll and you. obviously, tadaka has retired since then...
Senshi
Question about how he can see himself as honorable that my phone garbled....
Shoju
Because when you pull back the veil on Maho, it is simply using a tool (blood) to manipulate the Kami instead of praying and asking them nicely.
He believes that the ends (a peaceful rokugan, united as one,) is truly justification for ANYTHING that needs done to achieve it. I can tell you that he truly does believe that he is saving the empire. And now, that you are the devil. And probably that the Spider should be the new underhand of the Empire,
I will clean it up a little more later.
Senshi
Shoju has a desire to "unite" Rokugan's Clans under one banner, What would be different under his vision?
Shoju
Less bickering about provinces, and territories, and honor, and wars over issues that Shoju see's as Petty. He would strive to make the Clans Become a fearsome united machine where each clan has a position, and each person does its thing, And the empire of Rokugan never fears being torn apart from within, and crushes anything foolish enough to attack it from the outside.
Senshi
So what would he change? the clans' philosophy? or change the leadership?
Shoju
He would change philosophy.
Haruka
But without war, we're out of work.
Shoju
I don't remember North Korean soldiers being out of work, and they are certainly not engaged in any "on going " wars.
Senshi
does he really think he should be forgiven for opening the scrolls?
Shoju
Yes. He feels that the Scorpion (and by extension, you) have failed as the "masters of secrets" if they merely guard secrets instead of knowing and understanding the secret. Because, if you don't know what the secret is, and merely guard it, how can you make sure you are guarding against the right thing?
Senshi
What did he wish to accomplish by visiting Senshi, what did he think would really happen?
Shoju
His goal for visiting you, was two fold.
1.) give Haruka the peace of mind about her sister.
2.) Show peace despite the Scorpion trying to destroy him, his home, and his Yojimbo (Minturo).
He expected to have a sit down with you. And by showing you peace when you showed agression win another ally to bring the Spider into the folds of the Empire.
His whole goal is to show people that the Spider aren't really that different from the rest of the Empire. The differences are the same as the differences between crane and scorpion philosophies
He has a really backwards ideology of honor and bushido. He sees himself as a VERY honorable person, who is misunderstood because they do not understand.
Senshi
How does the plague scroll fit into his plan?
Shoju
He needs to understand the plague if he is going to save the Empire. You can't guard against it, if you don't understand it.
PLus, All the people who die from the plague aren't wasted in his eyes. They just become standing troops in the build up of military might.
Senshi
how does he react to the spreading of the plague and its effects on the crab?
Shoju
He is very curious about how it is spreading. What started out as a simple test is quickly growing to a much larger test with fantastic information to be gathered.
As for why the crab, He does hold petty grudges, and he is on one side of their wall, and they are on the other. It kind of "made sense" that it would be them.
Senshi
does he regret any of his choices or actions?
Shoju
Of course he does. He was a samurai, who was mildly oblivoius to most of what he now sees. had he just turned in the scroll, he could have had a chance at an oblivious life with a beautiful shosuro woman, had sons, taught them about the world, and never seen the horrors of his current life. He could have gone on pretending that the Shadowlands were a single 'color' of evil, that there was no grey to it. And that he had a good hold on his place in the world
You also have to understand that, he had thought he had attoned for his wrong doings. he attempted Seppuku. His current state is not directly a choice that he made.
Senshi
but since his rebirth, he has done no wrong?
Shoju
He would calling them "lessons" now. He has learned "lessons" that have others would view as mistakes / errors/ missteps.
He learned a lesson about the Scorpion: They truly cannot be reasoned with, and will slit their own throat to slit yours. Next time, He wont make the mistake of thinking a peaceful talk can be had
(The lesson about the scorpion is to illustrate his thinking).
Senshi
what is his role in this future he wants
Shoju
His role in the future: Whatever place there is for him. He doesn't want to rule it for sure. But past that, if there is a post for him in his united Rokugan great. If not, he will find a place to watch it from. and live out his days / undeath in solitude.
Senshi
Does he believe the empire will react differently then the scorpion?
Shoju
He is hopeful that the prejudice shown to him by the scorpion is based on the raw wound left from what they perceive has is treason.
Senshi
what is next in his plan?
Shoju
Make preparations for the second black scroll, as well as preparations for dealing with you. At this point, I think its pretty safe to say he views you as Enemy #1. Similar to Karasu VS Yori, or Kyoso VS Akuma
Senshi
how does saisei fit into his plan?
Shoju
Saisei is his home. It was originally designed just to be his center of power and research, possibly fulllfilling the need as the place his lived his days out after he "saved" rokugan. Now, he sees it as an instrument of the Spider. He will create his own brand of undead / zombie army here, and make it the "Evil" version of what Kyuden Isawa was.Err... the libraries of the Isawa.
Also, Shoju has a great disdain for those who 'abuse' Maho. Using Maho for personal power, and the like means that the person isn't a "real" Tsukai. Its that weird 'sense' or 'code' of honor thing
Senshi
How does he react to Daisuke's use of maho then?
Shoju
Daisuke shocks him frequently. There have been times when he has thought about correcting Daisuke, and I'm sure once he has a body again, that might happen. But he also sees and understand that Daisuke is still very much a child. He really hopes that Daisuke learns the ropes before he is undone by his maho
Senshi
How does he feel about Haruka?
Shoju
He thinks that Haruka is quite possibly the only person in the Empire who "sees" his vision. She showed honor when no one else did, and he has always tried to reciprocate that. She is the only great clansmen to do so in a genuine form since his first death. And if he sees that she can no longer be an ally, he would blame you for that.
Senshi
insert troll face here
what is his opinion of Tadaka?
Shoju
Tadaka is the one being who has him completely perplexed. His actions at Saisei made him curious. to travel and find that he is now no longer a Phoenix was.... puzzling. To then start the rumors of Tadaka doing 'bad things' and not here from tadaka leaves him guessing too.Meeting Tadaka was on his list of things to do when preparing to deal with the scroll and you. obviously, tadaka has retired since then...
Senshi
Question about how he can see himself as honorable that my phone garbled....
Shoju
Because when you pull back the veil on Maho, it is simply using a tool (blood) to manipulate the Kami instead of praying and asking them nicely.
He believes that the ends (a peaceful rokugan, united as one,) is truly justification for ANYTHING that needs done to achieve it. I can tell you that he truly does believe that he is saving the empire. And now, that you are the devil. And probably that the Spider should be the new underhand of the Empire,
I will clean it up a little more later.
