5/8/2012: Imperial Court

[Tamori Manji]

Honzo, are you truly naive enough to believe that you would achieve your goals by doing something as ridiculous as trying to kill the Empress to be? Do you seriously believe the Hantei would simply take another bride as if nothing had happened? Sorry but I can't disagree more.

And I did not stab my allies in the back, it was you who had the foolish idea of turning against the Empress instead of trying to kill Toturi himself or his generals. Please tell me the logic behind the brilliant plan of trying to assassinate the bride of the Emperor amidst a war instead of killing his true enemies because I really wish to understand your way of thinking. I have nothing but respect for some Scorpions, like Hiromitsu, Moyotoshi, Hiryu and Aroru (despite him complaining too much from times to times), but I cannot extend my sympathies to those who would raise a hand against the Son of Heaven or his chosen bride. So, think what you wish, my position regarding this matter was always clear.

[Asahina Yukihime]

ooc:

Well, if the lesson is "don't stab your allies in the back", may be there should never been an assassination attempt, as the Crane and Scorpion are in the same side of this war.

Of course, there seems to be another veiled war going on (Scorpion Vs Crane? ) it was just a really bad timing for the Scorpion to put their own interests above Hantei's choice

Can't you guys go assassinate Kaneka, if this game is so enjoyable to you? Please

[Mirumoto Daisuke]

Yeah, seriously. If you wanna assassinate someone, can you at least try for Toturi? :-)

The Dragon had a stake in this as well. I think the lesson to be learned here is to coordinate with your allies :-)

[Akodo Kenzo]

Considering that I helped defend the princess, I feel no qualms whatsoever about seeking out the truth of what happened. Besides, it makes as much sense as Hantei supporters being able to pass freely through Toturi supporter territory and vice versa.

[Akodo Kenzo]

Also, I am rather surprised that there's a "Praise the Dragon Clan" action but no corresponding denounce action, given the extremely... "unorthodox" methods they chose to employ.

[Enishi]

I suppose we would have seen one had the Scorpion not been busted on that one. Having both seems like too much bickering, even for the politicking clans. You' ve got to run with what you get

[Shosuro Aroru]

May 9, 2012 0:38:13 GMT -5 Akodo Kenzo said:

Considering that I helped defend the princess, I feel no qualms whatsoever about seeking out the truth of what happened. Besides, it makes as much sense as Hantei supporters being able to pass freely through Toturi supporter territory and vice versa.

...No, it doesn't. To attend Kaneka's court, you have to have his supporting icon. Jay can't lock down whole areas of the map based on who you support, but the respective courts, yeah, that should happen.

[Hida Joji]

Kaneka doesn't need to juggle the clans, the imperial families and the odd pekkle yet... so for now he can have enemies.

Hantei the weak, however, doesn't have enought steel to make a nail... He can't take action to protect his bride and you want him to antagonize ppl with swords?

[Tamori Koichi]

We don't need to assasinate Kaneka. He's a traitor, an usurper, a rebel. We should kill him openly when there's a chance if he doesn't surrender to commit seppuku.

[Hida Joji]

May 9, 2012 8:58:27 GMT -5 Tamori Koichi said:

We don't need to assasinate Kaneka. He's a traitor, an usurper, a rebel. We should kill him openly when there's a chance if he doesn't surrender to commit seppuku.

Since when is surrender on the table? But I like the attitude!

[Shoju]

There is a fourth option that I wish would have been considered. Kaneka flees, goes into hiding, and contacts a fair haired ruler of the southern reaches of Rokugan for asylum. In return, we give him an army, and march back into the Empire, cutting a swath of destruction straight to the capital. Oni, Spiders, and Kaneka OH MY!

[Hida Joji]

Kaneka the Mermaid Naga?

[Tamori Manji]

Is it just me or the guy with the accusatory stance in the Denounce the Scorpion Clan action is really wearing Lion colors? For some reason that picture looks oddly amusing.

[Akodo Keisuke]

You may have a point Manji--

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If we zoom in the picture gets a little more clear,

it might just be a Lion, there is just no way to be sure.

[Asahina Yukihime]

Lol, great zoom, Keisuke-san.

I kinda have to add that Shoju's idea (of fleeing Kaneka) could lead to a very interesting scenario. >.o