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Post by the monk Basufu on Feb 7, 2011 16:54:47 GMT -5
In the big stink, a battle is joined. A single man, a Witch Hunter, garbed in black with sword, magic and jade battles a troop of goblins. Once enough of them have fallen, the rest begin to flee, but the man captures one and holds it before him as it squeals in terror and claws ineffectually at his arm.
The man whispers something to the goblin and its eyes glaze over...
A short time later...
Kuni Jiyuu stops as soon as the gate is visible and surveys it. The goblin that led him there shakes its head as if startled, looks back at him in terror, and flees. Jiyuu lets the creature go.
He speaks quietly to the wind, knowing that it will carry his words to those within,
"I am here, Lost ones, not to fight, but to learn."
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Post by Daigotsu Karteru on Feb 10, 2011 22:38:31 GMT -5
samurai, what secrets are so valuable that you would brave the blighted landscape to travel here, walking so boldly into this dojo in the trappings of the Witchhunters? It is well known what 'trophies' must be gathered to be accepted into that Kuni order. How many of the 'lost' that you dispatched were former brethren of the Kuni, Hida, or Hiruma families? I daresay that your courage has displaced your good sense on this journey.
if you truly do come here as a student, then please, present the favors of the spider the the sensei. Know that the shadows stand poised to strike you down at even the slightest hint of betrayal.
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Post by the monk Basufu on Feb 11, 2011 0:28:52 GMT -5
I have indeed earned the favor of the Lost. I have slain many of your brethren, and many goblins, and undead. But is it not your way that the strong may take from the weak what they will? Even this fine kimono I wear was one I received in the City of the Lost, and I have stood in its court wearing it. I am not tainted, and have not sworn allegiance to your lord, but my intent is not one that should be objectionable to you.
In my interrogation of Lost in the past, I have come across the term "Shourido". My understanding is that it is a competing system with Bushido. I have studied the wisdom of Shinsei, some even think me enlightened, and I suppose, in a sense, that is true. But I fear my wisdom is incomplete. If there is another perspective to be had, I would know it, and incorporate it if it is of value. I have shown my strength; would I not be of value, if you could convince me? We Kuni are, it seems, ever so prone to turn.
I am also interested in learning more about the Nothing, for I am curious in studying the true nature of the mystical energies which pervade these lands. I give my solemn vow that, should you share this knowledge with me, I will neither act to harm any here, nor reveal the location of this place to the armies of the Crab.
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Post by Daigotsu Karteru on Feb 11, 2011 19:12:18 GMT -5
know this. the Nothing is a reflection of the Void, all that is Kuni Jiyuu may be forfeit in your studies, as the Nothing can unmake a man. I too have seen the mysteries that are known as enlightenment, and the Nothing is nothing like what you may think you know.
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Post by the monk Basufu on Feb 11, 2011 19:24:19 GMT -5
If there is a mystery I am not strong enough to face, my preservation is worth nothing to me.
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