9/9/2011: On the march

[Mirumoto Daisuke]

Brothers in exoskeletons, it seems.

[Alesha]

Dear Crabs. Allow me to translate what scorps are saying to you

[Kakita Ren]

Sept 11, 2011 12:41:15 GMT -5 Toku Hirotomo said:

The Monkey will stand alone if need be. Perhaps you all need reminding of what Virtue truly means. To those that do cast aside worldly matters to defend the Empire, you have my most humble respect.

The Monkey need not stand alone. I will stand beside you against all the Oni and goblins the Shadowlands can send even if we are the only two there.

It shames me that my brothers amongst the Crane would use such danger to elevate the true emperor's position. The Hantai is the true emperor of Rokugan, and he would wish for his empire to be defended to the last breath of every samurai within it.

The Empire is what all true Samurai live for. No one man is more important than the Empire. The Hantai is the embodiment of our land and in defending it I am defending him.

[Toku Hirotomo]

It will be my honor to fight beside you, Kakita-san. While one true samurai remains, there will always be an Empire.



Now if I can just get the Hare to cough up those scouts I need, it'd be good.

[Alesha]

Your duty Haru-san lies with serving Clan Champion and crane clan. And currently that duty is protecting Emperor Hantei in Toshi ranbo, which is under attack by traitorous Lion. If you by some chance believe that your duty is to defend crab clan's wall, while they are storming our cities and pillaging our lands you are welcome to join Monkey clan.

Once the traitors are dealt with and Emperor and clan champion command us we will deal with shadowlands invasion. Duty is not doing what you think is right. Duty is serving your Lord and his commands. Nothing else needs to be said about it. It is neither your place to question your clan members actions, they are doing what their duty and loyalty demands - that is following clans orders and Emperor's command.

Cranes are dying in Toshi ranbo and Lonely Shore City, because other clans and samurai forgot what duty and honor means.

[Asahina Yuuto]

I think there is some confusion as to who is being elevated and by whom; it is very clear, the continued attacks on the Lonely Shores, is a bold declaration that the Crane are a greater threat than the inhabitants of the shadowlands.

As I've already stated, I've given everything I have left to prop up Crab obligations as war machines point towards my clan's throat; I simply ask them to come to their senses, work with us, and carry out their sacred duty.

Although, if the Scorpion are to be believed, the Crab have already elevated our scarlet friends above themselves. Does our white hair and teal silk offend that much?

[Alesha]

Crab seem to have made three auspicious mistakes:
> Turned on their righteous Emperor
> Left Empire Defences bare for Great Enemy to storm in
> And opened the doors to Scorpion.

I was thinking cranes were hardest hit by the war. I think that perception is about to change... I applaud the master plan of Toturi who clearly seeks to destroy the Empire he pretends to protect. But as long as there are Cranes guarding Emperor in Toshi ranbo - Empire will stand. This is where where Lady Doji and Lord Kakita and all of Crane ancestors will watch their clan make its stand.

[Bayushi Hisa]

Sept 11, 2011 18:50:46 GMT -5 Asahina Yuuto said:

Does our white hair and teal silk offend that much?

No, it is more the pretentiousness and overall uselessness of the Crane clan in the setting. I mean the clans entire purpose is... to dye your hair white?

[Asahina Yuuto]

Sept 11, 2011 19:13:03 GMT -5 Bayushi Hisa said:

No, it is more the pretentiousness and overall uselessness of the Crane clan in the setting. I mean the clans entire purpose is... to dye your hair white?

Well, you know, it was either bleaching our hair or wearing decorative masks to stand out. Fashion is a most fickle mistress!

[Tamori Koichi]

The Crab need to reminded that there are consequences to ignoring one's duty. I don't like the Spider as well, but my scouts are busy defending Crab-besieged lands in the first place.

[Bayushi Hisa]

Stop blaming the Crab for Spider aggression. They're Spider, they are Lost, they don't need a reason to attack Rokugan. Besides the Crab are only attacking an undefended Crane province near Yasuki lands, odds are it's just members of the Yasuki family deciding to give the Crane the finger again while the Crab is actually doing their duty. Also I encourage everyone to note that the Shadowlands are only attacking Shiro Hiruma right now, a castle beyond the Kaiu Wall.

Do not forget that there is also the Khol Wall which is supposed to be manned by the Unicorn at all times, and yet that clan is marching on TR as well. Where are the recriminations and accusations of failure of duty towards the barbarians?

[Tamori Koichi]

Oh I'm not blaming them. I could care less for them. If they're still doing their duty, then I guess the Crab don't really need any help defending Shiro Hiruma. Gambatte Crab guys! We'll leave you guys alone since you're so great at doing your duty.

[Shosuro Aroru]

...Unicorn didn't have a duty that stated stay and defend the wall, the Crab did. When Jay phrases a vote choice like that, you are making a choice. I suppose it's possible that he was just being poetic about his stay behind option, but we have no way of knowing that. Past experiences seem to show that Jay's choices are definite actions, you pick an option at the expense of the others.

[Toku Hirotomo]

Who's saying the Wall is defenseless? I believe that has been a topic of much discussion, and to any who say the Crab just let the door open for the Lost, I think a certain club wielding champion may have something to say about that.

The Wall is ALWAYS fully staffed. I don't remember anything in game stating that the Crab left the wall to be guarded by three men and a goat. They have additional armies, those were the ones sent. The Monkey is small, but apparently we take the defense of the Empire more serious than some white haired ji-samurai. I'm sure the Hantei will love to dine with Daigotsu. A delightful romp it will be. No one is going to be sitting on the throne if by some miracle of miracles the Lost do manage to break past the wall. Once again our cause is proved just by the simple fact that we will do what no one else will do.

Since the mighty Fortune of Coding declared that you needn't be supporting Toturi to defend against the lost, I assume some will answer the true call of Honor. Though sadly, it seems that some more politically inclined clans seem to take delight in these attacks.



What the difference between the Spider and the Crab?

Well, a Crab spear is about 6 feet.....

[Tamori Koichi]

LOL. Really funny Hirotomo-kun. While it may be true that you don't need to be pro-Toturi to defend, it is also true that you don't need to be pro-Hantei to attack. I really do wish you luck on defending Shiro Hiruma especially since there are pro-Toturi (even high ranking and very outspoken Toturi loyalists) commanding the Shadowlands army that is attacking.