Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 17, 2011 12:53:54 GMT -5
::Reposted from the old forums (by request of interested persons)::
(ooc: this is an idea I had. I wanted to form a society in game about honor, bushido, and taking action. It creates a network of samurai that isn't based on clan affiliation. Much more to the interests of finding a way to work together or at least talk together about ideals without stepping on the toes of social norms of Rokugan. I felt this was a good way to introduce people who are new to the setting without needing to declare a duel as a result, or see people get flamed when they just don't know better. I got inspiration from just how well WC has been going and the dialog between and amongst clans as a result. No real material benefit to this other then a network of multi-clan allies, and room to learn about Rokugan.
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I, Bayushi Jun, a bushi of some renown have come across a once in a life-time discovery. One I feel should not go unmentioned and lost to the shadow of time. While scouring through the Ikoma libraries, for my own selfish interests, I discovered a tome written by the great Toturi, from when he was Akodo Toturi. It is his lost teachings called, the way of the senshi.
The senshi are an order of samurai from different clans, major and minor, to dialogue about honor without the limitations and obligations that clan membership brings.
"The senshi are an elite society of warriors who see that death in battle as the most glorious path of a warrior. Those who live beyond many battles however, are tasked with teaching this creed to newer generations."
The core tenant is to uphold bushido and honor the relationships you build with samurai from other clans. Foster these friendships, and you will never stand alone.
The Senshi believe that by taking action, be it in court or on the battlefield, you can achieve glory. The most glorious thing for a samurai is to die doing their duty to their fullest potential. Yet some samurai are too skilled for such an honor, these samurai become teachers, those who carry the word of the creed to younger samurai, that they may be blessed with an honorable and glorious death.
I have taken these teachings to heart, and ask that those among you who believe in these words by Toturi stand with me as a brother Senshi. I announce that from this day forth I shall take on a new name, Bayushi Senshi, to honor the rediscovery of these tennents, and my pledge to teach the way of the senshi to future samurai.
~Bayushi Senshi, formerly Bayushi Jun.
(ooc: questions? I understand its vague, but thats intended. More or less just thinking much can be gained from having friends from other clans who can find common ground at least somewhere.)
(ooc: this is an idea I had. I wanted to form a society in game about honor, bushido, and taking action. It creates a network of samurai that isn't based on clan affiliation. Much more to the interests of finding a way to work together or at least talk together about ideals without stepping on the toes of social norms of Rokugan. I felt this was a good way to introduce people who are new to the setting without needing to declare a duel as a result, or see people get flamed when they just don't know better. I got inspiration from just how well WC has been going and the dialog between and amongst clans as a result. No real material benefit to this other then a network of multi-clan allies, and room to learn about Rokugan.
)I, Bayushi Jun, a bushi of some renown have come across a once in a life-time discovery. One I feel should not go unmentioned and lost to the shadow of time. While scouring through the Ikoma libraries, for my own selfish interests, I discovered a tome written by the great Toturi, from when he was Akodo Toturi. It is his lost teachings called, the way of the senshi.
The senshi are an order of samurai from different clans, major and minor, to dialogue about honor without the limitations and obligations that clan membership brings.
"The senshi are an elite society of warriors who see that death in battle as the most glorious path of a warrior. Those who live beyond many battles however, are tasked with teaching this creed to newer generations."
The core tenant is to uphold bushido and honor the relationships you build with samurai from other clans. Foster these friendships, and you will never stand alone.
The Senshi believe that by taking action, be it in court or on the battlefield, you can achieve glory. The most glorious thing for a samurai is to die doing their duty to their fullest potential. Yet some samurai are too skilled for such an honor, these samurai become teachers, those who carry the word of the creed to younger samurai, that they may be blessed with an honorable and glorious death.
I have taken these teachings to heart, and ask that those among you who believe in these words by Toturi stand with me as a brother Senshi. I announce that from this day forth I shall take on a new name, Bayushi Senshi, to honor the rediscovery of these tennents, and my pledge to teach the way of the senshi to future samurai.
~Bayushi Senshi, formerly Bayushi Jun.
(ooc: questions? I understand its vague, but thats intended. More or less just thinking much can be gained from having friends from other clans who can find common ground at least somewhere.)
