Minor Clan Alliance - RP

[kasuga]

Oh most misunderstood of the minor clans...

We are embarking upon a great endeavor... a minor clan forum, where minor clans may speak their minds and voice freely without fear of the judgement of the great clans. Your practicality, your counterbalance to the long held assumptions and superstitions of the past would be welcome among the halls of the minor clans...

Will you lend your voice to those who are willing to hear it? Will you support the minor clan forum?

The Tortoise see that the Spider must weave it's own web, must walk it's own indirect path... but perhaps letting others see the beauty of your works, the magnificence of your strength, and the cunning that overcomes even the greatest of Samurai... will provide balance and solidity which is often lacking in courtly discourse.

Will you join us, cousins of the southern lands? Will you support the minor clan forums?

From the only Minor Clan who is wrongly shunned for practical, is shameful or dishonorable acts...

Your friends,

The Tortoise

[Shoju]

Greetings Ambassador of the Tortoise.

Our esteemed champion has appointed a left and right hand to help us in directing the day to day affairs of the Clan. Sadly because of the path we walk many times this leaves our leadership quite busy.

I would welcome the chance to meet with the minor clans, and speak about how to make the empire great. I have no official authority, but I promise that anything that is brought up in our discussion will make it to the ear of the venerable Hands of the Spider for their consideration.

[kasuga]

Chuda-sama,

Such wisdom would be most welcome! Especially now when in conflict, seeing the path to make the Empire great is of the utmost importance. To see that the Spider are so adept at leadership and tasks shows the wisdom of the old saying "many hands are better than none.."

I welcome your insight and look forward to seeing you among the Minor Clans representatives.

In Friendship,

-Kasuga

[tadakasan]

(( OOC: Would the Tortoise or anyone else really consider the Spider a minor clan? Was pretty sure they went from claiming to be group of Ronin to claiming Great Clan status? ))

[Daigotsu Thrakhath]

((No, they wouldn't. Color me confused.))

((Edit: Unless in this particular continuum the Spider is officially recognized as a clan of some variety, either minor or great. Was that ever established somewhere?))

[Toku Hirotomo]

OOC: I belive in 3.5 they were still a "band of Ronin" doing good deeds for the half-humans. 4th ed did not change that. I was under the impression that most Spider went by a personal name only with regards to everyone who was not Spider or pretended to be minor clan samurai. I don't envy the Spider players, it's a difficult task getting your identity in the game. Everyone else has a clear set identity thanks to their clan. Personal character goals aside, it's easier for us to develop motive and such.

[Daigotsu Thrakhath]

OOC: I'll work on a response that's properly in-character.

[Shoju]

I'm quite enjoying the story that I have concocted for myself. It works, and has been a blast to RP with so far. It is tough when everyone wants to know "who my lord is", but I'm having fun with that one too.

[Daigotsu Thrakhath]

Honorable Kasuga,

Though I am not known for my way with words, I have been chosen by my lord to represent the Spider in these matters. Forgive me if my words come across as crass or uncouth, but we of the Spider tend to value strength and martial ability over social niceties, and as such it can be difficult to interact with those of any official clan, minor or great.

Our mission over the short years of our existence has been a simple one, and we have done our best to avoid political entanglements. Our concern is for the people of Rokugan, not its leaders who so often neglect them. These are dangerous times, and we must always be vigilant to protect the common folk from those who may wish to exploit them. Your invitation comes at a time when we are still working to establish ourselves. That you would offer us the same opportunity you would offer an established clan is a great honor, although one that we must respectfully decline.

My lord does not feel we deserve to stand alongside those of the recognized clans of the Empire. Truth be told, we are little more than a band of clan-less ronin, though perhaps with more organization and structure than a typical such band. We wish you good fortune in your endeavour to bring the minor clans together, however, and hope to see the people benefit from your alliance as much as your lords and nobles. Perhaps one day we will be held in high enough esteem to stand with our brothers among the clans, but until that day we will continue to work behind the scenes, helping those who would normally be ignored by the noble caste and doing what we can to ease the lives of the common folk.

With great respect,

The Spider

[daigotsukentaro]

(OOC: Damn, I wish we had some clan recognition, so we could play in all the reindeer games..)

[Daigotsu Karteru]

as most of the empire looks down upon those of us calling ourselves "Spider" we welcome the Tortoise and thank them for their recognition. While all samurai of the empire should put the needs of the Empire foremost, we know that the clans great and small have a history of squabbling and bitter infighting that serves no benefit to our empire as a whole. The politics of our rokugan serve to pit us against one another, to create enemies even when we are not assaulted by foreign invaders. To that end, know that in all endeavors where the Tortoise have the interests of the empire at heart, they can count on the Spider for assistance.

[Kasuga Raphael]

May I join my Brother Kasuga in offering support and recognition. Regardless as what some may see as clan-less ronin I personally still recognise the minor clan that is the Snake. And if people would like to join the event I would do my upmost to ensure their safety. Though it may be proper (and wise) to attend in colours other than your own.

Yours Kasuga Raphael

[Khamul]

Thanks for the offer! It may well come up depending on how far Shoju's plan goes.