Shinjo Roku
Unicorn Clan
Unicorn Clan * Samurai * Cavalry * Scout * Magistrate
Posts: 43
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Post by Shinjo Roku on Feb 28, 2011 1:57:47 GMT -5
Name: Shinjo Roku
School: Shinjo Bushi / Shinjo Scout / Emerald Magistrate (eagerly awaiting the 4th ed Emerald Empire book so I can play this combo in the RPG)
Role: Emerald Magistrate
Character description/personality: A somewhat outgoing and jovial person, he always tries to be witty, key word being "tries"... Roku also is known for his lack of etiquette when it comes to physical contact. In battle, a steady calm takes over as he methodically takes down his opponents with his mastery of the yomanri style of archery.
Age: 33
Appearance: Standing at 5' 6", Shinjo Roku wears his raven black hair long and tied back into a ponytail. Despite his jovial personality, his sea green eyes show the slightest hint of sorrow. His clothing, armor, and daisho are all of subdued shades of purple with black trimmings. He also has a very quiet step, aided by the moccasins he wears instead of sandals.
History: Shinjo Roku was only 5 months old when his parents were taken from him. Of course, he was better off not knowing them, considering they were part of the Kolat. He was raised and trained by the sensei of the Shinjo Scout school, and on his gempukku ceremony he vowed to hunt down any conspiracy that threatened the Empire to restore his family's honor. Roku has since then traveled far and wide seeing nearly all of the lands of Rokugan and has gained enough favor through his exploits to become an Emerald Magistrate.
Spouse (if any): None, on account of his parents' dishonorable actions.
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Hiruma Koji
Crab Clan
Hiruma * Crab * Scout * Hiruma Daimyo
Posts: 96
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Post by Hiruma Koji on Mar 8, 2011 1:32:26 GMT -5
Hiruma Koji Crab Clan, Hiruma Bushi Age: 29 Role: Servant of the Crab, Scout, Warrior, Forerunner Height: 5'6" Weight: Armored.
There are many tools, many roles to be filled by a samurai. Balance in footing and action must be preserved, as ones lords may call one to perform a myriad of actions during one's life.
This one has battled across the wall and within the Imperial Court. Worn the finest silks and most honored of armors. There are few places untraveled too, few teachers whose lessons have gone unlearned. Battle is this Hiruma's home, however, and after many years of service, there are many allies to be called upon to stand alongside him in battle.
That is not to say there are no enemies either.
The name of Hiruma Koji knows no blackmarks upon ancestors names by his actions, and his spirit is pure...he is a shield against the darkness, and he will carry the light of the Empire he has fought for with him.
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Post by the monk Basufu on Mar 10, 2011 0:07:57 GMT -5
Togashi Okashii has the unusual sense of humor Ise Zumi are sometimes known for to an even greater degree than most. Nothing seems to be able to crack his sunny outlook, even tragedy. He also makes no effort at all to increase his glory among the samurai caste, frequently working alongside farmers and miners in their humble pursuits. There are even rumors he has worked alongside eta.
He makes no effort to gather wealth, but enjoys the little comforts in life fully, and while he is never known to enjoy sake he is rumored to sometimes indulge in pleasures with women. But he has taken no oaths not to.
His humility and seeming naivety cover a burgeoning power, however. He is rapidly becoming one of the more talented martial artists in the Dragon.
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Post by Soshi Kira on Mar 13, 2011 16:12:03 GMT -5
Name: Daigotsu Kensho-in (Formerly Seppun Kensho-in) Age: 22 Height: 4' 9" Hair: Black Tattoos / Markings: On her back there is a series of lines inked into her skin. If looked at from the right angle, they align to form the mon of the Spider Clan. Her eyes also lack any pupils; instead they are a solid milky white color.
Daigotsu Kensho-in is a courtier from the known ronin group calling themselves the Spider. She is of small stature and slight build, but speaks with unnatural confidence in her voice. Those in the Spider Clan know her as the former Seppun yojimbo Seppun Kensho-in, tasked with guarding some of the foremost researchers of the Phoenix clan. It was during one such researcher's experiments that Kensho-in met her death, at the hands of a fouled potion she was asked to sample. Blanching her eyes white and burning her insides, the potion stole the life from her.
However her life was not at an end. Isawa Koetesu, driven mad by her guilt over the death of Kensho-in, worked feverishly to try to bring her yojimbo's life back. Eventually she delved into Maho, resulting in the reanimation of her former yojimbo. Yet the process did not work as Koetesu wished. Upon her reanimation, Kensho-in slew her former charge out of rage, now fully under the influence of the Dark Lord.
After a few years of wandering around the Empire, avoiding human contact, she learned of rumors of a city in the Shadowlands. She worked her way over the course of several months into the Shadowlands where she found her way, as if a voice was calling out to her, to the City of the Lost where she was welcomed by those like her, born of Maho and embracing the love of the Dark Lord. She took the name Daigotsu to honor her new master and prepared herself to do as he commanded.
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star.png)
::Daimyo::Kenshinzen::Hatamoto of Crane Clan::Paragon of Duty
Posts: 1,952
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 13, 2011 21:36:33 GMT -5
Name: Kakita Mitsouko (birth name was Mitsu) Mitsouko is daughter of a Kakita Duelist and a Phoenix Shugenja. In fact, as their parent’s marriage wasn’t peaceful or desired by the couple, her mother had spent most of her time in Phoenix Lands, away from her husband. Anyway, Mitsouko was raised between two parents different wishes for her future. When she finally decided for choose obbey her father´s will and steps, her mother warned her she has indeed a shugenja's heart. But Mitsouko just loves the way of the sword too much to be impressed by her mother’s fateful words. After finishing her studies at Kakita School, as well her Gempukku (at 17, as her father was just much perfectionist with her; she is also a Mizu-do praticcioner), Mitsouko travelled through Rokugan. During her travels she proven to be worth of her name: The mysterious beautiful woman has many talents, and some of her many allies could think she have a special connection with the kamis, even Mitsouko avoiding to talk about it. By her devoted search for justice and loyalty to her allies, she’s favored by her friends, and she’s now an Emerald Magistrate. Her heart s uneasy, shattered by her dual vocation, and her duty and her loyalty to her Daymio and The Emperor. She really tried to be “low profile”, dedicating this time in travels to know herself and in search of answers. She was engaged since childhood with a Crab, and was waiting for him accomplish the mission his Lord assigned to the Hiruma samurai to perform the wedding rituals, but unfortunately her fiancé perished at the the first skirmishes with the Yobanjin. It could be coincidence, but her mother advised her she would not marry him... As her mother is a tensai, and a bit controlling person, Mitsouko keeps a safe distance of her. She is more fond of her father's family, Kakita Shinoburo, a well known and respectable Kenshinzen. Her father is the stepson of the Kakita daimyo. Character description/personality: Mitsouko’s a bit rougher than expected by a Kakita, but can make her way with grace when she thinks it’s really necessary. She’s impatient, and her mind is sharp and accurate as her sword. As she had problems with her spontaneity once, she tries not to share her real feelings. Mitsouko doesn’t like to talk about her parents problems: she really misses a harmonious family, despite the individual success of her parents. And special fact about her is that she owns a beautiful melodious voice, ideal for passionate speeches and telling tales… Some that had heard her tales, in the camp, after some sake tell she has indeed a convincing and smooth voice… Some of her waka and haiku are known by the apreciateurs of art. Age: 20 Appearance: Kakita Mitsouko has well done features, and her green-golden eyes makes her gaze somewhat fiery and passionate. She wears her long hair dyed white. Standing at 5'9”, very tall for a woman, it seems to be a problem with the opposite sex sometimes. But Mitsouko is slender, and being a duelist, has a feminine but athletic body, and very flexible movements. Spouse (if any): now she is engaged with the Voice of the Elemental Council of Phoenix Clan, Agasha Shodai. She was once close to be engaged with Toku Sanjuro (now known as Yoritomo Masamoto), but the Crane clan had decided for a better alliance. Also, the kharmic ties with Agasha Shodai had pushed Sanjuro away. Vantages/disavantages:Voice, Wealthy, Friendly Kami (Air), Inner Gift, Allies, Kharmic Tie x2 (Agasha Shodai, Isawa Tisuke) Momoku, Obligation (Kakita family), Bad Fortune x2 (Unknown Enemy), Dark Secret. UPDATES: After the death of Mitsouko's father, in Mantis islands, Mitsouko became the favorite candidate for the position of Kakita daimyo. After some lobbying of her/her father's supports, she earned the position, with the blessings of the Crane Champion, Doji Yoshi, that made her the clan Hatamoto. She also proven be worthy to join the ranks of the Kenshinzen. OCC: Sorry my bad English. ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
This person sometimes posts things that are tl;dr
Courtier Magistrate Ambassador Daimyo
Posts: 1,140
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Mar 14, 2011 6:15:06 GMT -5
Your english is fine Mitsouko! I liked your character post. Very nice.
A few points... you may want to change your first sworn enemy - if the emperor himself hated you then you'd lose the emerald magistrate job and probably be ordered to seppuku! Also, age 26 is very, very old for an unmarried Rokugani woman. Age 20 is already considered spinster-like for a woman.
Other than that, interesting concept. It'll be fun to see how the kami guide her ^^
I am enjoying all the new character posts. The new Spider is welcome too!
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star.png)
::Daimyo::Kenshinzen::Hatamoto of Crane Clan::Paragon of Duty
Posts: 1,952
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 14, 2011 14:35:14 GMT -5
Thanks a lot. I noticed my mistake about the emperor today ![:-[](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) But about being too old, thanks again for the tip! I'll correct it right now. Must have hope for poor Mitsouko! ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
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Akodo Tomatsu
Lion Clan Mod ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star.png)
The Shining Lion
Lion Clan Champion?Samurai?Tactician?Loyal?Paragon of Sincerity?Defender of the Empire
Posts: 1,042
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Mar 14, 2011 14:53:15 GMT -5
Well there are plenty of Rokguani men out there who are single, many more than woman, so you really get your choice of the lot ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star.png)
::Daimyo::Kenshinzen::Hatamoto of Crane Clan::Paragon of Duty
Posts: 1,952
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 14, 2011 15:05:16 GMT -5
Well, of course I must have some fun roleplaying it! Can't Wait!
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
Crane Clan? Hatamoto of Crane clan ? Kenshinzen ? Hero ?
Posts: 132
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Mar 14, 2011 15:38:02 GMT -5
Very Nice character Mitsouko san ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Agasha Torai on Mar 14, 2011 19:51:14 GMT -5
Name: Usagi Kiro Age: 18 Height: 5'10" Hair: Black
Backstory -
Usagi Kiro was born Usagi Toshi on a stormy night in Shiro Usagi. His mother, Usagi Yorisa, passed away shortly after he was born. His father died somewhere near the Spine of the World Mountains not long after, hot on the trail of of a Maho-Tsukai. A fellow Usagi bushi was able to bring his father's daisho back from the mountains.
Years later, after his Gempukku, Kiro too began tracking Maho-Tsukai. Though he is still quite fresh as a samurai, he has decided that he should devote his life to finding and destroyed the darker threats of Rokugan.
Personality -
Kiro is inquisitive and curious of all things. He is not beyond using distasteful methods to reach his goals, though he does not dishonorable by nature. His beliefs are that the ends justify the means in all ways. In his eyes, if the goal is noble than anything towards in it's pursuit can not be too dishonorable. He is a hunter, tracker and swordsman, hoping to perfect himself in at least these three fields.
Despite his tendencies towards dishonorable methods, Kiro has amazing control of himself and his emotions. He is able to strongly focus on the task at hand. Fierce determination is one of his key character traits.
Detailed Description -
Kiro stands five feet, ten inches tall and has long black hair, thick and curly at the ends. He has light blue eyes, pale skin and an athletic body. Most often he wears either red and white light armor with Hare mons on it or his red and gray kimono, something that he seems to hold in great esteem.
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
This person sometimes posts things that are tl;dr
Courtier Magistrate Ambassador Daimyo
Posts: 1,140
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Mar 14, 2011 20:15:29 GMT -5
^^ Hehe. Sounds familiar in a good way Kiro. Nice character. I think you'd enjoy the hospitality of the Kitsuki dojos...
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Post by Agasha Torai on Mar 14, 2011 20:27:33 GMT -5
Erm! What do you mean? I am SO confused!
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
This person sometimes posts things that are tl;dr
Courtier Magistrate Ambassador Daimyo
Posts: 1,140
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Mar 14, 2011 20:46:19 GMT -5
I mean you might like Kitsuki lands but I was being somewhat vague on purpose. Ohohohoo~
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Agasha Shodai
Phoenix Clan Mod ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png)
Phoenix Clan * The Void Master * Tensai * Taisa * Enlightened * Paragon of Compassion * Unique
Posts: 783
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Post by Agasha Shodai on Mar 23, 2011 1:15:14 GMT -5
Name: Agasha Shodai (second name; birthname was Sho) Age: 30 Height: 5'10" Weight: 150 lbs Hair: Shaven (normally black) Eyes: Emerald (right) and Gray (left) Appearance: Agasha Shodai typically wears simple clothing fashioned along the lines of the monks of Reihado Shinsei, though of a higher quality material. He is a man of many personalities and, as situations dictate, he has been known to don armor - he trained as a Yamabushi in his youth and is as proficient with the four katana that accompany him everywhere as he is with magic - as well as kimonos of the finest craftsmanship when he needs to attend Court. Family: Agasha Keitaro (father, 52) and Agasha (formerly Isawa) Sakura (mother, 48) School: Agasha Shugenja School History/Personality: Agasha Shodai is a much-travelled man. As a youth, he was one of the top students in the Agasha Shugenja school and was one of the few with the Agasha name to show aptitude for Ishiken-do - Void magic - thanks to the venerable Isawa Shugenja bloodline his mother has passed to him - indeed, his maternal grandfather was the Master of the Void long before his mother was born. Shodai's paternal grandfather was a battle-hardened Gunso, who taught his grandson the ways of combat as Bushi understand it and the boy was as entranced by physical combat as he was magical learning. Upon completing his Gempukku, Shodai chose to honor both his grandfathers by securing for himself the priviledge of studying with the Tamori to become a Yamabushi. This would turn out to be only the start of Shodai's travels. Thanks to his skill at Ishiken-do, the Shugenja was able to master the art of Teleportation and he can travel the length and breadth of the Empire at will. He has studied and trained with most of the Shugenja and Bushi schools - all in an effort to hone himself in to a better samurai and person. Shodai appears to have - at least temporarily - hit a plateau in his development: he has passed the tests to become a Tensai - the ultimate title in the known world of shugenja - has achieved Enlightment and studied the Tao of Shinsei first hand - tightening his connection to the world and destiny - and has honed his swordsmanship with the Tengu swordsmen. Since that time, Shodai has focused on two of his true passions - developing new spells and teaching others. He has begun writing his own Tao which attempts to bridge the various aspects of his own personality and skills - and, at the same time, - provide a useful learning tool that may help others in finding what role they will play in Destiny's grand design. Shodai's Tao can be found at rokuganee.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=phoenixhq&action=display&thread=459Edit (4/13/2011): Following a rather unexpected turn of events, Agasha Shodai has just been elevated to the seat of the Phoenix Clan's Void Master.
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