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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 27, 2011 2:02:43 GMT -5
Noble Dragon, I hope you will take it as no slight that I brought this spell first to the Phoenix. I was in their area hunting Maho-Tsukai and undead anyway, and I thought they might find it interesting. Alas, I was informed, notably over the protests of the inestimable Isawa Tadaka, that this knowledge was not welcome in the Twin Soul Temple. I am hoping that among the more militant Yamabushi, with whom I have just completed training, this spell might arouse more enthusiasm.
Originally, I designed it using Jade energy, and it was quite effective. Indeed, I believe I am close to making the original's effect contagious, although I have avoided such with the new version, for reasons which should become obvious.
The new version utilizes fire in a more subtle way than perhaps you will be used to. This attack does not necessarily cause any more casualties than a simple blast of fire would, but I believe it has other advantages. It works by rapidly boiling the blood of an opponent, in this case, likely a Yobanjin. The target explodes, spraying those around him with boiling blood, hot steam, and shards of bone and gore.
The advantage over a standard area fire spell is, I believe, in the demoralizing effect. The first aspect is simply the visual, which could obviously be quite horrifying to an undisciplined mind. While a plain fire spell would leave few, if any survivors, this one would leave several severely scalded, screaming and disabled. This is especially valuable targeting calvalry, indeed, horses, as they have a greater volume of blood and panicked, pained horses are a peril to all around them.
Please do be sure to target this spell behind enemy lines, since you don't want its area of effect to hit your allies.
So, are you interested? I have a set of scrolls right here...
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 27, 2011 21:43:32 GMT -5
Most of our shugenja it seems are indisposed as of the moment Kuni-san!
I am Mirumoto Katsutoshi! Commander of the 36th legion of the Dragon armies, and by the way you describe your spell, an admirer of your work.
You have chosen well to bring this spell in the halls of the Dragon, and if my kinsmen would not find use over this weapon you present; then as an admirer, i would be glad to give you my full support as sponsor to your research over this mystical matter, and others you might deem interesting when it comes to military advantages.
Ah-Where are my manners-- come- we must have tea-- and talk of other things. By the way-- I would greatly be honored and be in your debt, if one day, if you would welcome me in your lands.
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 27, 2011 21:46:33 GMT -5
(i LOVE this thread already, I fake exalt you both. Jiyuu, the timing of posting this after the Phoenix thread is priceless.)
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 28, 2011 10:15:45 GMT -5
Excellent! Thank you, Mirumoto-san (OOC: I am not sure how our ranks would actually compare; I command no legions, but then, I don't serve in yours, either)! You honor me, and it is clear that you are one who puts your duty ahead of abstract and aesthetic notions of what weapons are acceptable in a time of war.
Having the support of a military commander would indeed be most helpful in securing research time at the various schools of the Empire, which you may know tends to come at a premium, and requires multiple levels of approval.
As for tea, I would be delighted, Mirumoto-san. The Dragon are clearly superior hosts. And indeed, should you even come to Shiro Kuni, I would endeavor to make sure your accommodations are as comfortable as the nature of that place will allow.
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jan 28, 2011 11:10:47 GMT -5
(ooc: Have to totally agree with Senshi here. This could be epic and I love the way it was started after the Phoenix thread. Excellent work Jiyuu. I think most of the dragon would not support you but Katsutoshi is special ^_- . Just don't tell Yushahime alright? Haha)
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 28, 2011 11:39:39 GMT -5
(OOC: "Special"... I like the word. haha, but she's right Jiyuu. As of now your yes or no can be a key to some major setup for epic role play. Choose wisely on what Katsutoshi offers.)
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 28, 2011 11:56:45 GMT -5
(OOC: Are you speaking of some future offers? I believe I've already responded affirmatively to your previous ones...
And thank you all for the compliments. Nice to know my style is appreciated.)
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 28, 2011 12:07:09 GMT -5
(OOC: Yes thats what it may seem to be :-D)
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jan 28, 2011 12:42:40 GMT -5
(aww do continue this guys. We want to read how you two form an alliance... no... an axis of power. Yes, axis...)
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 28, 2011 14:05:26 GMT -5
(A short time later, Kuni Jiyuu has a sip of tea and flashes a smile full of teeth which appear to be usettlingly pointed and predatory) This tea is most excellent, Mirumoto-san. While I find the cold of the mountains more refreshing than anything else, its warmth is a welcome counterpoint, and it is entirely delicious. I shall have to see about getting some sent South. What is it called?
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 28, 2011 18:27:55 GMT -5
(OOC: I'm sorry-- I got carried away ^_^)
Katsutoshi slightly bowed at the compliment by the Kuni "Ah the tea- Would the brew come from the Dragon clan it would be something I'd brag to anyone. But no Kuni-san... This brew comes from an old acquaintance of mine from the Kasuga."
Lightly wiggling and shaking the cup of tea he had for drama, Katsutoshi sipped his tea longer than he had originally drank the first time;
"Now... Pleasantries aside... " The Dragon samurai's tone shifted into a low almost whispering mode of talking "In case My clan does agree to help accept your offer..."
Katsutoshi sipped his cup to stall what he would be saying next, then after a moment of silence, spoke;
"What is in it for you?" Mirumoto Katsutoshi smiled. An almost eerie smile...
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 28, 2011 18:54:04 GMT -5
* Jiyuu spins his hand idly in the air as a faint glow surrounds it; all sounds from outside the room disappear * If we are going to talk frankly, I prefer to do so in privacy. I appreciate greatly the opportunity to do away with pleasantries, but we do need to keep up appearances, yes?
As I mentioned before, for one thing, getting research time and materials at any of the Shugenja schools can be problematic, especially when one's researches are as... controvertial as mine can be. Even my fellow Kuni, hardly known as the most squeamish in the Empire, sometimes hesitate at my ideas. Any outside aid in... expediting my approvals would be most welcome.
The second thing I want is, simply, credit. You Dragon are here on the border, and are excellently placed to say who the heroes of this war will be. Make me one of those heroes. Help spread my fame and good reputation and I will make your victories swift, cheap, and glorious.
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Post by Togashi Jinyu on Jan 28, 2011 22:05:10 GMT -5
(OOC: hee. This is fun to watch.)
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 28, 2011 22:21:08 GMT -5
(ooc: *passes the popcorn*)
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jan 28, 2011 22:53:37 GMT -5
(ooc: nom nom *passes it back* thanks. Anyone else feel it heating up? Something tells me the name "Kuni Jiyuu" will soon be quite glorious)
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