Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
|
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 21, 2011 13:00:13 GMT -5
(Intended for Akodo Tomatsu, Akodo Jin, Daidoji Fitso, and myself. If you wish to join in, no problem! Ask me first please in a pm, and we should be able to work you in to the story.)
Bayushi Senshi was a sight to behold that day, standing atop a small stone covered hill on the Lion side of the famed Beiden Pass. He was wearing ceremonial armor, passed down in his family for generations. A mixed batch of colors spanning gold, red, and deep blue. He was wearing the mask that had become his avatar of battle, A roaring lion with the right eye covered by a scorpion mon, and the left eye closed, Senshi's face sitting in the lion's mouth.
Before him lay an army the likes of which Rokugan had rarely seen. A combined force of Scorpion, Crane, and Lion. Senshi smirked, what my ancestors must think of me now, he thought.
Even greater an irony, was they very battlefield they were meeting on. No greater show could be made for peace, then the one gathering before him. His heart swelled.
Senshi knew his purpose here. It had been his plan from the start to unite the three rival clans in the brotherhood of war. It had been a long road ever since the Three Sides River incident nearly tore central rokugan apart in a war between the clans. Senshi almost adored the Yobanjin who decided to invade Rokugan. Almost.
As he stood upon his little hill a messenger approached, "Sama, the delegation from the Lion clan is arriving."
"Tell Tomatsu to meet me on the old hill where we first met." Senshi grinned at the memory as the messenger left, they were still kids then. Just barely past their own gempukku, they had fought for control of the tiny hill, but it had been the wily Tomatsu who dislodged Senshi by pulling away the rocks from beneath his feet, causing him to fall as a miniature rockslide began. The two became fast friends after the chance encounter in the pass.
"And look at us now."
(Edit:: Matsu Domotai and Kakita Kenshi have permission to join)
|
|
Kakita Kyoshi
Banned
Crane Clan ? Samurai ? Duelist ? Enlightened ? Hero ? Kenshinzen ? Loyal ? Unique
Posts: 213
|
Post by Kakita Kyoshi on Jan 23, 2011 12:21:29 GMT -5
Kakita Kenshi had decided that just 50 Kakita are as good as an army, most of them are from the Kakita house guard. A larger army would only have slowed him down, and with only so few men he is able to travel a few short cuts like the one he decided to take through the Spine of the World to arrive in time to meet the gathering armies there.
Kenshi to his men: "Looks like we are in time."
He was glad not to be late. During the Winter Court he never had a chance or reason to talk with any Clan Champion but that will change soon.
So many things changed in the last days... like father's death and I becoming daimyo.
|
|
Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
|
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 23, 2011 12:52:43 GMT -5
When the small crane contingent arrived, Senshi was surprised at first. A small unit, barely a "soldier" among them. Most in simple armor, or sporting just a kimono, but each with an ocean of silver hair. Then Senshi realised what he was looking at.
He began to mull over ideas for how to best use the Kakita duelists on the battlefield. For it was highly unlikely that the yobanjin would play by the Kakita's rules. An elite guard then? Hmm, I will have to consult with Tomatsu and Fitsu about about their implementation. They are the tacticians here, not I.
"Send a messenger to the Kakita contingent, welcoming them to the field and with best wishes in the coming battle. Ask them if there is word of the main Lion and Crane armies."
Is it likely that the Kakita are being used as a scouting contingent? No, they came by a route that does not suggest they came from Shiro Akodo. What a thought though, a Kakita scouting school. He laughs. That is my force's role in the coming battle, I doubt the glowing silvery manes of the kakita could hide so well. Still though, they seem quite nimble travelling along the steep slopes.
|
|
Akodo Tomatsu
Lion Clan Mod
The Shining Lion
Lion Clan Champion?Samurai?Tactician?Loyal?Paragon of Sincerity?Defender of the Empire
Posts: 1,042
|
Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Jan 23, 2011 22:55:12 GMT -5
The dust cloud looms on the horizon, moving swiftly towards Beiden pass. After an hour or two, a horseman crests the rise, riding on a pure black Gaijin warhorse, the rider maneuvers the horse close to the group, dismounting and brushing the dust from his Lion and Akodo War College mons. Sorry we are late to the party, the main army is only an hour behind me.
He bows to his friend, deeply, then to the others, customarily.
Hello old friend he says to Senshi, and holds out a simple pair of wooden sandals to him, which he produces from his traveling bag. I brought my customary gift of sandals for you, perhaps this pair will finally be the one that will give you better leverage on these rocks.
|
|
Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
|
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 24, 2011 2:15:41 GMT -5
Without any recourse or any attention at all to etiquette, Senshi performs a rare sight, he laughs. Deeply and truly. He bows. "Tomatsu-san, as always I must refuse such a humble gift. For your gifts have never quite been so effective at maintaining any semblance of balance at all. Though I will say that you have made quite a show to deliver this gift. Never before has it required an entire army!"
His grin falters almost comically, clearly an act, "Or are they here to ensure that I accept?"
|
|
Matsu Domotai
Lion Clan
Samurai- Lion Clan general-magistrate-courtier- Tensai-Unique
Posts: 123
|
Post by Matsu Domotai on Jan 24, 2011 2:22:48 GMT -5
Domotai saw Akodo Tomatsu ride off towards Beiden which wasn't far now. Probably to alert the scorpion army of our arrival. Domotai decided to stand in front of our armies and quicken the past of our march. First of all because we are late, then a jogging army always looks spectacular and to finish I knew that our army will be able to rest for a few minutes once in Beiden.
Matsu Domotai also starts to adjust is armor and try to cover it up with a cloth so that it stays clean. He knows he will probably meet important people in Kyuden Bayushi.
|
|
Kakita Kyoshi
Banned
Crane Clan ? Samurai ? Duelist ? Enlightened ? Hero ? Kenshinzen ? Loyal ? Unique
Posts: 213
|
Post by Kakita Kyoshi on Jan 24, 2011 2:40:56 GMT -5
Kakita Kenshi walked over to the Scorpion command post. While doing this he say the first Lion arrive and getting with the horse faster there. Coming closer Kenshi recognised the new arrived Lion as the Clan Champion. So he waited a few meters away, watching the Clan Champions interact.
|
|
Akodo Tomatsu
Lion Clan Mod
The Shining Lion
Lion Clan Champion?Samurai?Tactician?Loyal?Paragon of Sincerity?Defender of the Empire
Posts: 1,042
|
Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Jan 24, 2011 7:56:19 GMT -5
Depends, am I going to have to dislodge you from a pile of rocks while wearing them? Because if so, then the army would be helpful. He laughs as well. So tell me, who has come to join our army?
|
|
Matsu Domotai
Lion Clan
Samurai- Lion Clan general-magistrate-courtier- Tensai-Unique
Posts: 123
|
Post by Matsu Domotai on Jan 24, 2011 11:21:15 GMT -5
The main Lion and Crane army and now at the doors of Kyuden Bayushi.
" My honorable Lion comrades, please take a rest, regain strength and prepare for war while I see with our honorable Champion what will be our next step."
Matsu domotai glances around him and sees Akodo Tomatsu on a top of hill with what seems to be the Scorpion Champion. He once again checks is armor, Katana and general looks and rides towards them. A few meters before the hill he dismounts and starts walking slowly towards the top. When he arrives close to the two Champions, he wonders if he can interrupt. He stays at a reasonable distance and bows towards them.
|
|
Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
|
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 24, 2011 11:22:00 GMT -5
Senshi passes the sandals off to a Gunso who seemed very confused about the discourse. "With your arrival, Champion, we now have on the field easily a third of Rokugan's military power. Representatives from all major families from our three clans have reported in, save the Kakita. The Kakita guard however, made it to the mustering zone just moments ago."
Senshi looks out, and notices a relatively young Kakita standing to the side waiting to speak with the champions. "Perhaps, this is them now, Tomatsu-san? They arrived numbering 50. I was mulling over how we should apply them on the field, but I decided to leave that decision to you."
(To clarify, we are not at Kyuden Bayushi, but rather at a mustering zone on the Lion side of the Beiden Pass.)
|
|
Akodo Tomatsu
Lion Clan Mod
The Shining Lion
Lion Clan Champion?Samurai?Tactician?Loyal?Paragon of Sincerity?Defender of the Empire
Posts: 1,042
|
Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Jan 24, 2011 11:58:03 GMT -5
Let us worry about strategy when we reach Mountain Watch Keep. For now, let us celebrate this momentous occasion. My generals should be arriving soon, shall we all dine together tonight? He claps a hand on his old friends shoulder, and gestured back towards the army that had formed there. Come now, care to introduce me to your generals?
|
|
Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
|
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 24, 2011 12:40:44 GMT -5
"In anticipation of such a request, I have had the finest in our cuisine being prepared for all the generals in my war tent. The plan of order is that come morning we begin to cross the Unicorn lands."
He gestured down the rocky hill, "If you care to follow me, I will show you to my war tent, we can make sure everyone becomes acquainted there." Stepping down the hill he nodded to the Matsu and the Kakita gathered there, "Generals, if you will accompany us, I will see that your needs are attended to."
|
|
Matsu Domotai
Lion Clan
Samurai- Lion Clan general-magistrate-courtier- Tensai-Unique
Posts: 123
|
Post by Matsu Domotai on Jan 24, 2011 12:58:12 GMT -5
Matsu Domotai bows once more after hearing the words of the Scorpion Champion and follows him and his champion merely.
" Thank you Bayushi Senshi. My name is Matsu Domotai, Lion General, tensai , courtier and ambassador for our clan. The hospitality of the scorpion is perfect as always. I look forward to tasting the fine dishes of your chefs."
He then turns towards the crane and salutes him.
" My best greetings Kakita san. My humble name is Matsu Domotai, lion clan general, tensai, courtier and ambassador for the Lion Clan. I hope you have made a pleasant and safe journey to Kyuden Bayushi. Sorry for my looks but I have also just arrived from a tiresome journery. I see you have arranged an impressive army of Kakita duelists. I am sure they will be of great help for the battle to come. For now lets follow Bayushi Senshi and Akodo Tomatsu. We can discuss everything on the way."
|
|
Kakita Kyoshi
Banned
Crane Clan ? Samurai ? Duelist ? Enlightened ? Hero ? Kenshinzen ? Loyal ? Unique
Posts: 213
|
Post by Kakita Kyoshi on Jan 24, 2011 13:05:56 GMT -5
Being spoken to, Kenshi bows as low as the rank of the Clan Champion requires in this informal situation.
"It will be an honour to accompany you both."
Also bowing to the Lion Clan Champion.
I wonder if this Yobanjin attacks might end a thousand years of enmity between the Crane and the Lion? Somehow it seems doubtful, still there is hope.
"My Name is Kakita Kenshi, daimyo of the Kakita family."
After introduction the the Champions Matsu Domotai has also introduced himself. Returning his salute.
Nice to meet you Domotai-san. Yes, let us follow the Champions.
While following Kenshi looks around to see if Daidoji Fitsu has also arrived.
|
|
Akodo Tomatsu
Lion Clan Mod
The Shining Lion
Lion Clan Champion?Samurai?Tactician?Loyal?Paragon of Sincerity?Defender of the Empire
Posts: 1,042
|
Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Jan 24, 2011 13:28:07 GMT -5
He bows to the Kakita Daimyo. Kakita-san, I'm glad to see the Crane family has contributed more forces. I'm sure your pleased to know that a contingent of the Iron Crane march with us and should arrive with the main force. I'm look forward to seeing what the forces of the Crane can do in battle, especially since we will share the same side of the field for once.
He then follows Senshi towards his tent. Removing his Kabuto and carrying in the crook of his arm.
So tell me Senshi-san, what forces have you brought for the fight?
|
|