Saiko's L5R Campaign

[Saiko]

So I have a campaign that I've been writing up for a couple of months now, and some people the other night expressed an interest in a possible game online. I said I'd get a post up with some minor details and to gauge some general interest, so here we are.

The Campaign is set a few months after the return of the Scorpion from the Burning Sands, and the PC's would be playing experienced characters. The campaign is designed to be compatible with either the D20 system or the L5R 4th Edition system, and I'm open to suggestions as to the method by which we would be playing; meaning whatever the eventual party decides works best for them.

As far as the makeup of the party, it has to kind of make sense for the time period, but other than that I am pretty liberal as long as you can give me a good explanation for why you are what you are. PM me with character ideas, is basically what I'm saying , and I'll let you know if it would work or not.

Ok, there we have it. I guess just post here or PM me if you have any questions/are interested at all in playing. I'm looking for around 5 or 6 people, no more or less really, I find it hard to keep a good campaign going with a smaller or larger party. Look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks
Damien
Mirumoto Saiko

***EDITED to answer questions***

Interested so far are:
Zeure
Yasuki Chad
Kakita Sojiro
Kakita Mitsuoko
Bayushi Senshi
Utaku Kasumi
Daigotsu Thrakhath
Iuchi Ozora
Doji Naetaru

***REMEMBER The Party won't have more than 6 people, but this is just an interest thread; i.e post if you're interested even if 6 others have already posted. Nothing is set in stone yet ***

[Yasuki Chad]

I have both systems so I'm good for whatever. I'd prefer 4th edition L5R.

[Zeure]

As one of those who initially expressed interest, I am totally down bro. I prefer the R&K system, so that's my preference.

As far as experienced characters I get what you mean, but I wonder if there is any restriction/desire to see anything specific from the group. Will we all be playing scorpion? Does it matter what clan we are?

Also when you say d20/L5R system, what edition of L5R you talkin' about? I'm a big fan of fourth edition. I've played a good bit of third, but I never got the chance to play 2nd or 1st.

Also, again I suggest RPTools to host the game. For the GM it's a little bit complicated, but it works great if you take the time to get to know it, for the players it's snap. Just make sure we're all using the same client.

[Bayushi Senshi]

I am TOTALLY interested

[Utaku Kasumi]

Ok, I'd be interested Just need to catch you, Saiko and talk to you about the details first But - yeah, count me in.

[Daigotsu Thrakhath]

Sounds like fun! Put me down as interested.

[Iuchi Ozora]

I'm interested as well. Just will need more information on times and dates. Love a good campaign.

[Doji Naetaru]

I am interested! Aww! Hope I was quick

[Kakita Mitsouko]

I'm in, right?
l5r 4rth edition, please.

[Saiko]

A SETTING UPDATE:

So, a bunch of people have expressed interest, which is awesome, and a few people have even got character ideas in to me; I promise, I WILL respond to you soon. But for now, I figured I'd give a more detailed setting for those of us not quite as schooled in Rokugan lore

***Taken DIRECTLY from the L5R 4th Edition Core Rulebook***

The Lying Darkness, having gathered power for centuries, struck at the heart of the Empire. Its minions kidnapped the Emperor and blamed the Scorpion Clan for the crime. The Scorpion were banished to the Burning Sands, where they struggled to survive for several years before managing to return to Rokugan.

The disappearance of Toturi the First sparked another series
of large-scale wars and conflicts among the Great Clans. The
Lying Darkness enhanced these battles, re-igniting old rivalries
and feeding ancient hatreds between different factions.
The rescue of Emperor Toturi did little to end these battles,
since the Lying Darkness had corrupted him and his actions
became erratic and destructive.

Elsewhere in the Empire, the Crab Clan fought to retake the Hiruma territories from the Shadowlands, while the Kami Shinjo returned from long imprisonment in the Burning Sands to expose and purge the Kolat who had infiltrated her family in the Unicorn Clan. Otaku Kamoko, the Unicorn Thunder, helped the now-purged Unicorn to finally destroy the Dark Moto, and the rule of the clan passed from the Shinjo family to the Moto.

Higher matters were at stake than merely the Empire’s internal struggles. Lord Moon, Onnotangu, held great contempt for the human race in his heart, a legacy of his bitter hatred for his own children whose bloodline had mingled with mortals. He was fueling the Lying Darkness with his own power.

The Dragon Thunder, Mirumoto Hitomi, took it upon herself to stop this threat. Using the power of several artifacts and the assistance of Togashi’s soul, she challenged Lord Onnotangu to personal combat, slew him, and ascended into the Heavens as his replacement. Lady Sun, Amaterasu, was enraged by the death of her husband and left her position in the Celestial Heavens. Rokugan was engulfed in twenty-seven days of complete darkness, dramatically increasing the power of the Lying Darkness.

When Lady Amaterasu came to her senses, she was overcome with shame at her actions and committed seppuku. Hida Yakamo, the Crab Clan Thunder, was her second during the ceremony and ascended to become Lord Sun after her death. By now, the Empire was finally awake to the threat posed by the Lying Darkness. It had made its home deep within the Shadowlands at Oblivion’s Gate, an artifact of great power where ancient dead spirits could return to the mortal realm. Toturi committed seppuku to free the Imperial throne from the influence of the Darkness, and in the wake of his sacrifice the armies of the Great Clans united once more and marched into the Shadowlands.

The revered ancestors of the Great Clans, including Toturi himself, returned through Oblivion’s Gate to help Rokugan in its hour of need. At the critical moment, their efforts weakened the Darkness, allowing the new Moon, Hitomi, to do what Onnotangu and Amaterasu had never done – give it a name. She gave it the Akodo name, limiting its power and simultaneously restoring the Lion family. The Lying Darkness was defeated, reduced to a shell of its former power. The remnant which remained behind was absorbed
by the Celestial Air Dragon, preventing it from ever growing strong enough to threaten existence once more – but in the process, creating the Shadow Dragon, a sinister being who would menace Rokugan for many years to come.[/i]

As a side note, I realize how close this is to our own EE time line, but I started designing this campaign a long time before I started here I promise that it will be a much different roleplaying experience. Also, start posting availability, because we now have I believe 9 people interested haha. WHICH IS AWESOME, btw. More updates to come.

****EDITED****

[Bayushi Senshi]

best available on the weekends at any hour, sleep is an easy thing to come by on the weekends so I don't mind. Friday through Sunday all 72 hours I am available.

[Daigotsu Thrakhath]

I can be available while I'm at work, though sometimes I'll have to focus on that rather than the game. I'm at home in the evenings and on Sundays, Saturdays can be iffy.

[Iuchi Ozora]

Friday and Saturday in the US, I'm able to be on at any time. Any other day and I'm similar to Thrak and while I can be on at work, sometimes I have other requirements.

[Kakita Mitsouko]

I think that due the different timezones the players live in, a forum-based game would work better. It’s my suggestion. I have availability during the week, but due other P&P games sessions (running Saturday, playing Sunday) in the weekends I can’t attend your campaign if you opt for it. What a pity

[Yasuki Chad]

I'd only be good for a forum based one, because my job is erratic in starting and ending hours. I can post at least once a day.