Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 27, 2011 21:40:18 GMT -5
Not wishing to influence the decision of the others gathered, Senshi simply looked at Tomatsu and said, "You know my choice."
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Daidoji Fitsu
Crane Clan
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Post by Daidoji Fitsu on Jan 27, 2011 22:02:50 GMT -5
I say we attack the Yobanjin, drive a wedge betweeen them and their camp.
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Matsu Domotai
Lion Clan
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Post by Matsu Domotai on Jan 28, 2011 5:16:55 GMT -5
"I would be in favor of attacking their camp. As Bayushi sama said the Yobanjin have no way of taking the keep since they have no siege weapons. If we attack the camp then the attack on the keep will have to stop and the Yobanjin will have to retreat. The Yobanjin retreat will be I think quite disorganized and there will be panic inside their lines. When they retreat we can attack them face on and the people in the keep will probably come out and chase them away also. They will be doomed, attacked by both sides by two big armies."
This is just my humble opinion. I will do whatever you deem right Tomatsu sama.
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Post by Shoju on Jan 28, 2011 10:39:55 GMT -5
Reports are coming from somewhere that it appears some of the Yobanjin are showing symptoms similar to the dreaded wasting disease that ravaged the empire during the Clan Wars.
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 28, 2011 12:59:49 GMT -5
Senshi looks to Tomatsu and nods, "We make for their camp then at best speed. Then we drive the Yobanjin to defeat."
Senshi beckons to the two Gunso, and begins discussing with them orders to prepair to move out. The two bow at the waist, and sprint off to the scorpion lines to relay the commands. After a moment, the sound of war drums are heard, signaling an advance. But not from the Imperial lines.
A Chui in Scorpion robes runs up and bows to the gathered generals, "Samas, the Yobanjin are regrouping and are preparing to march on our position. Our agents report the gathering of wardogs past the next hill, and scouts indicate the enemy army seems sickly."
"Get back to your unit, chui. Thank you." Senshi looks to Tomatsu, "It seems the Yobanjin are quicker to react then we thought. Perhaps this sickness drives them to hasty action? I say we let them throw themselves upon our spears and die."
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Akodo Tomatsu
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Jan 28, 2011 14:10:01 GMT -5
When we see the Yobanjin moving towards us, send word to the cavalry to retreat. And make sure to remind our cavalry commanders to take everything they can from their camp, large or small, we must deprive them of their means to stay here. Hopefully once this battle is done, we can weather the night inside Mountain Watch Keep.
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Daidoji Fitsu
Crane Clan
A prepared Daidoji is an implacable foe on the field of battle. Fitsu is always prepared.
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Post by Daidoji Fitsu on Jan 28, 2011 14:17:37 GMT -5
Indeed. I will rejoin my squad then and prepare for defensive fighting. I am versed in semaphore,Fitsu flicks open his tessen.Signal any change in plan, the Crane stand ready.
The Daidoji sets off at a jog to where his small force of elite troops had made their camp.
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Matsu Domotai
Lion Clan
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Post by Matsu Domotai on Jan 28, 2011 17:54:34 GMT -5
Akodo Domotai bows towardsthe Champions.
"Honourable samurais my men are ready and eager to fight. They will make you proud in the battle to come. We will wait for them at the top of hill and then will charge with all our strength. I must leave you and attend my troops.May the kamis be with us."
Domotai leaves the beloved warmth of the fire and runs towards is troops. He posts himself in front of his army and says:
"Today my fellow Matsus we are going to demonstrate our will and give the Yobanjin what they deserve. They will remember this battle and know that no one attacks our empire without facing the wrath of the Lion army."
Domotai looks down upon the battlefield while boulders launched from his siege machines fly over his head to finish their course into the ennemy lines.
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Post by shinguma on Jan 28, 2011 20:14:53 GMT -5
Out of the Shadows walks into the light, a Large man, Dressed in Bone White Ridging Armor, he looks around the at the Samurai with Piercing jade green eyes ... ~ Greeting Great Samurai of the Empire! My Lord wishes to thank you all for your contribution and also heeding the call to protect the Empire from this new threat. I’m Moto Kazehito A Jade Magistrate and Chui of the Khol, I’m here to assist with the Calvary, I lead a small contingent of the most feared Moto. Once again I know you all will bring great glory to you Families and Clans. I can’t wait to hear the stories of our deeds.
Kazehito Nods to other Samurai in the group.
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Akodo Tomatsu
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Jan 28, 2011 20:30:00 GMT -5
Jumps slightly at the arrival of the mysterious Unicorn. Hello, Unicorn-san. He says, recovering from the sudden entrance. How fortuitousness that when we are most in need of a cavalry commander, one of the Unicorn generals shows up. Allow Senshi-san to inform you of the plan while I see to some of the final preparations. He smiles and bows slightly. Then he walks away, producing an elegant Tessen, made of bronze with a leaf-vein pattern on the inside. He then takes a position clear to all the troops in front of him and begins to make gestures with it.
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 28, 2011 21:24:39 GMT -5
"Moto-san, as you can see our cavalry is quite disorganized. This is by design. They are too flee, yes flee, before the advancing yobanjin, then when they pass the crest of the hill regroup, ride around and make at full gallop to the enemy camp after our forces engage their front. Take the enemy camp commander. We will find you at the end of the battle. Now go!" Senshi turns then and goes to stand behind Tomatsu, crossing his arms and watching the master at work.
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Akodo Tomatsu
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Jan 29, 2011 18:27:33 GMT -5
He watched, as the Yobanjin finally began to make progress towards their position. He waiting, reaffirming in his mind Half way to us, launch the siege weapons. When they reached his approximation in his mind as to where half way was, he thrust his tessen into the air. He held it there for a second, making sure those who were in command saw it. Ready old friend? Without waiting for a response he dropped his arm, giving the signal for the siege weapons to fire and the battle to commence.
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Post by shinguma on Jan 29, 2011 19:28:18 GMT -5
MOTO kazehito, thinks to himself the MOTO have never retreated, never surrender.
I hope your right on this tactic bayushi...
Kazehito nods at the Generals, he then refastens his mempo, motions to his MOTO warriors, leads them away in gallop away... ~ Kazehito silently prays to the Lords of Death... that if we die... let us die with honor and glory.
~ Kazehito Screams For ROKUGAN, FOR THE KHAN!!! Leads the Moto into full charge... this is it... Charge
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 29, 2011 22:46:58 GMT -5
Senshi, acknowledging that the newly arrived Moto had left, breathed a sigh of relief. Had the Moto drawn any dislike for the odd nature of his orders, he was at least wise enough to see that there was glory in it. He did not want to have a pissing match over battle plans right then and there. Nothing would have hurt the war efforts more. He made a note to remember Kazehito's name, so he could honor it later, and give thanks.
Then the heavens burned above him. Senshi could barely hold his composure, the moment could have been a tapestry in a temple. Many burning rocks, numbering more then one could count in the brief time they were there, blazed over the champions' heads. Many coming to a fiery end embedded within the Yobanjin lines. One even made its mark in a small contingent of cavalry, blowing warriors off of their steeds.
Just after the boulders passed, Senshi was struck by a surreal sight. A single snowflake, floating down peacefully right before him. He opened his mouth in subtle awe, then his vision refocused on the enemy lines. Their troops had reached firing range of the archers, and the gunsos responsible, gave orders to prepare to fire... the snowflakes gently growing in number.
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Daidoji Fitsu
Crane Clan
A prepared Daidoji is an implacable foe on the field of battle. Fitsu is always prepared.
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Post by Daidoji Fitsu on Jan 30, 2011 0:27:48 GMT -5
Fitsu watched the Yobanjin advance impassively. He signaled the archers to prepare to loose arrows by raising his tessen in the air above his head. He had set his Daidoji Iron Crane in a spear line prepared to meet the enemy's charge should they advance that far, and he stood among them.
The next line back was the archers, some among them duelists of the Kakita, and with them the shugenja. The Kakita's orders had been clear: destroy the enemy from afar, only draw blade on those who breached the spear line, and protect the priests at all costs.
Fitsu took note of the descending flakes and breathed out:
Snow whitens the sky while archers tense their bows to blacken the heavens
The Daidoji brought his upheld hand down swiftly, and the tensions were released.
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