Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Feb 24, 2011 19:15:07 GMT -5
Kaymars trip from the Hare lands and been uneventful. Thankfully so. It allowed him to continue his duty. Hida Setsuro had told him to make relations with the Phoenix Clan, and in many ways Kuni Kaymar was happy to do so.
The Crab approaches the gates in full facepaint and with his jade pendant on display. Why hide what he was to the Phoenix. After all, his encounter with the Master of Void was a pointed reminder that if the Phoenix have people who can read your mind, why hide your soul from them? Besides, he mused, it might earn a few nods of acknowledgement should he encounter any Inquisitors in his capacity as Crab Ambassador.
Speaking to the gate guard, Kaymar announced, "My name is Kuni Kaymar, and I am here on official business from the Crab Clan. My champion has tasked me to offer the hand of friendship to our honourable cousins in the north, the noble Phoenix Clan." Kaymar's hand dropped to the phoenix coloured satchel case at his side, seeming to gain confidence as he did so.
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Post by Agasha Miga on Feb 25, 2011 0:13:27 GMT -5
The doors open before the Crab emissary.
A well dressed young shugenja flanked by his yojimbo come to Kuni Kaymar. The spellcaster seems a bit nervous, as if it was not in his day-to-day duty to welcome the visitors.
Welcome to Kuyden Isawa, Kuni Kaymar-san. I am Isawa Yoshimi, an apprentice of the Elemental Masters (OOC: Yoshimi is a random NPC). We are very honored by your presence. The Fire Master, Agasha Miga-sama will meet you soon. My orders are to make you as confortable as possible until he may grant you an audience. Please, follow me inside.
The apprentice brings Kaymar in the inside court, then in the guest's aisle. For sure the architecture is way different than what may be seen in Crab's lands. The student then open a shoji, inviting Kaymar to enter.
This room have been appointed expressly for your convenience, Kuni Kaymar-san. An heartful meal have been prepared for you and all the commodities are available, would you feel the need to refresh yourselve after the long trip that brought you to us. We hope you'll enjoy your stay to the fullest.
The student then left with his Yojimbo after he assigned a servant to watch for Kaymar's needs.
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Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
Posts: 162
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Feb 25, 2011 17:09:53 GMT -5
The Crab accepted the hospitality with grace and took the opportunity to make himself presentable. While he didn't really care about the state of his robes, he understood that many of the other clans did - and he was supposed to be setting a good example after all. Besides, feeling clean after a journey was an excellent reason in and of itself.
Once he had cleaned himself, and taken a drink of water, the Kuni adopted a medatative position and awaited for the Master of Fire.
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Post by Agasha Miga on Feb 27, 2011 11:11:28 GMT -5
After a short, but quiet and replenishing meditation, the Crab courtier hear a soft knocking on the door. Kuni Kayman-san? I hope you enjoyed the confort of your suite. The Fire Master want you to know that he is available to meet you whenever you deem it appropriate.
(OOC) I don't know how long you wish to wait before rejoining the Fire Master, but I don't want to make it too long in the formalities. I'll continue with the audience, and you'll be able to adjust the timeframe in your reply.
Yoshimi lead Kaymar through a few corridors. Two Yojimbos are escorting them. Thus they are wearing protocol outfits and despise the very low threat level of the place, the guards seem very alert and concentrated on their duty.
The castle regorge of delicate ornementation. Nicely crafted lamps illuminated the place. The little flames flicker in a kinda joyful way, as if they were alive. Banners and tapestries wave gently as the men walk nearby, like if there was a warm breeze moving them. the movement make subtil details emerge from the artwork and the effect is astonishing.
After a few turns, they arrive near a medium-sized lounge. Yoshimi opens the door and bows deeply, announcing : Isawa Miga-sama, I introduce you Kuni Kaymar-san, the official envoy from the Crab clan. Then, he bows again and retire, the yojimbos staying outside.
Obviously, the room have been especially designed to be close of the guest's aisle, in a way to minimize their deplacements in the castle, and are well-fitted for one-on-one interactions. The place is richly decorated and confortable cushions are carefully placed on the floor. Kaymar couldn't repress a surprised look on is face when he sees on the wall animated visions of great battles fought by the Crabs on the Kaiu Wall.
In the back of the room, Agasha Miga stands on a low stage. Surprisingly, he is wearing finely designed, but not somptuous, light armor. It is quite rare to see a Shugenja wearing body armor and it is even more intriguing that he feels quite at ease with it. Kaymar can immediately notice that it is not some front to show some would-be closeness to the Defenders of the Empire. This man, for sure, have met the battlefields a few times.
I am Agasha Miga, Elemental Master of Fire in the High Council of the Phoenix. Kuni Kaymar san, I am very honored to welcome you in our home. I know you arrive here from a long trip and I hope you found some relief here.
Please, have a seat and let's discuss about the important matters that bring our Crab brothers in our remote mountains.
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Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
Posts: 162
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Mar 6, 2011 7:33:19 GMT -5
Kaymar bows before the Master of Fire, before accepting the seat. "It has indeed been a long trip, and the hospitality you have shown is quite welcome. I am also, pleasantly, surprised by your choice in decor. While I had to admit to not being used to quite as many comfy cusions, the depictions of battle are impressive." The Kuni peered closer at the figures and nodded his approval. "I can even recognise a few of the more..." the Crab paused for a second, as if contemplating the right word for polite conversation, "...monsterous foes. Please pass my appreciation onto the artist, both for the accurate research and techniques."
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Post by Agasha Miga on Mar 6, 2011 11:19:51 GMT -5
**Smiles politely** Kaymar-san, precision is no feat when one have personnally fought on the Wall (for a short time, of course), heard the stories of the brave soldiers and helped the Kuni family fighting the Lost tribe. I am pleased if this room reminds you home, as harsh and uninviteful the Crab frontier may be perceived by many samurais.
This said, the Yobanjin assault and the uprising taint emerging throughout the Empire and associated with the Spider tribe leave us but little time to take actions. I know the Crab to be pragmatic, so please tell me, Kaymar-san, which matter is driving your trip around the many clans of Rokugan, including the Pheonix?
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Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
Posts: 162
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Mar 11, 2011 18:38:45 GMT -5
Kaymar nodded in respect to the Elemental Master. "As you have asked, I shall be direct - if nothing else in respect to the aid you have previously provided to the wall.
My reasons for visiting are three fold. The first is an official greeting from the new Crab Champion and an extension of friendship. As a measure of the respect my Lord has for the Phoenix unending persuit of knowledge, I am authorised to make an open invitation to five members of your Clan. These five individuals, who they may be are at your discression of course, will be allowed free access to all non-restricted areas of the libraries within Kyuden Kuni. Unfortunatly this gift does have a time limit, but those who make the trip may have access for three months from the day they arrive." The Kuni nodded, as if confirming the gift to himself.
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Post by Agasha Miga on Mar 12, 2011 17:30:47 GMT -5
The Fire Master nodded in approval. The Crab Champion's greetings are more than welcome in Kyuden Isawa, Kaymar-san. The great deeds of Hida Setsuro-san at Mountain Watch Keep are much famous. He is also reputed for his devotion and his sense of justice. We are very honored if such a valiant and respected samuraï express his consideration for us.
For the gift offered by the Crab Champion, I feel quite unworthy to accept such a generous proposition. The Kuni's knowledge have been acquired through many efforts and sacrifices and we would be ashamed to benefit from it so openly.
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Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
Posts: 162
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Mar 12, 2011 19:02:38 GMT -5
The Kuni inwardly winced. He should have expected the ritualised game of accepting gifts. Wasn't politics fun! Brushing aside such thoughts, the Kuni plunged on. "There is no need for shame Miga-san. The Empire is at war, and it is in such times that knowledge becomes even more important than anyone could expect. Please accept the gift, knowing that in doing so you are furthering both friendship with the Crab, and furthering the wishes of the Emperor that all Clans work together when facing direct threats to the empire." The Crab smiled, his mind starting to race to find the next counter.
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Post by Agasha Miga on Mar 12, 2011 22:59:31 GMT -5
Agasha Miga knew he asked the Kuni for shortened protocol, yet, the greatness of the Crab Champion still commanded this showdown of respect. He was then happy the emissary accepted his relance.
As you said, Kaymar-san, the Empire is at war. We definitely care for our most respected cousin's friendship, but accepting this gift, as wondrous as it is, would imply that some of our potent shugenjas would be out of action for some time, and no more available to back up our soldiers' lines. I feel, at this time, the Emperor's will ask us to work together in front of our foes more than in our libraries. It is far more probable that those studies would serve greatly in our next war, the one with the rising threat from the Spider tribe. I feel hardly able to accept this gift now, for we all have more urgent duties to accomplish on the field.
(OOC: does this gift implies special in-game actions in Crab lands, or is it only intended for RP purposes?)
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Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
Posts: 162
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Mar 13, 2011 9:03:58 GMT -5
(OOC atm, I will have to think about my next offering for the gift It is purely for RP purposes - unless the powers that be decide otherwise - but I certinatly havn't approached them )
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Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
Posts: 162
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Mar 13, 2011 19:58:29 GMT -5
The Crab nodded, then replied "If that is your concern, then there is no reason to refuse this gift, as it was stipulated that the 3 months would begin upon their arrival. The Phoenix can aid the Empire without distraction, and when there is time, be it several years in the future or not, the researchers will still be met warmly." The Crab bowed, and tried not to smile.
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Post by Agasha Miga on Mar 14, 2011 23:04:42 GMT -5
By offering this gift and adaptating to our needs, the Crab Champion proves that he understand the soul of the Phoenix as well as his great wisdom, and your display brings honor to your Lord, Kuni Kaymar-san.
In the name of the Phoenix clan, I am honored to receive this token of friendship from Hida Setsuro-san. Knowledge is like friendship, it grows when it is shared, and I hope our restored relations with the Crab to grow strong and deep as well. Our wise elders says to learn is to love. I expect this exchange to bring us a better understanding of your ways and generate even more respect for the Crab clan.
After these words, Agasha Miga bowed with great respect, stood still for two seconds, then regained his posture.
Kuni Kaymar-san, you said earlier that there are three folds to our discussion. Do you intend to proceed immediately with the next fold of this diplomatic origami?
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Kuni Kaymar
Crab Clan
Crab Clan * Damiyo * Shugenja * Witch Hunter * Jade * Earth *
Posts: 162
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Post by Kuni Kaymar on Mar 15, 2011 3:38:28 GMT -5
"I shall pass your words onto my lord, I know that they shall be appreciated." Kaymar bowed in respect to Agasha Miga again. "The second reason for my visit, you have already touched on. It is my concern that the attacks from the west are drawing the attention of the Empire. While this is entirely justified, indeed who am I to question the will of the Shogun or the Emperor, I am no Crane Daimyo, I travel to remind the Clans that dark forces can grow in the shadow when the glare of Great Clans is elsewhere. As such, I seek to further unify the bond between the Witch Hunters and the Inquistors, to show a strong face against the most corrupt of internal threats." The Kuni thought carefully, then continued. "While I know the Phoenix will respond to the challenge, I would petition that they approach their traditional allies to do likewise - the words of a Crab are not always best received by some Clans who might think what I say an insult or a topic not for polite conversation. You however have been on the wall, and seen what we try to prevent from growing within." The Crabs eyes harden and his voice slowly turns to steel as he talks, the subject obviously instilling several emotions within him.
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Post by Agasha Miga on Mar 18, 2011 0:07:52 GMT -5
The Fire Master chuckled softly at the Kuni's picking on the Kakita Daimyo. The help of the Phoenix seems really necessary, after all.
Kuni Kaymar-san, we are also deeply concerned about the corruption that is growing inside the Empire, while we are at war with the Yobanjin. You may assure your Daimyo and your Champion that the Inquisitors will fully collaborate with the Kuni family to investigate the dreadful sites that emerged recently. As well, we will start a diplomatic run to share our concern with the other clans.
OOC: I'll be on vacation time for about one week, so I won't be able to continue this thread in the next days. It will be normal if I dont give news for some time.
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