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Post by Hida Setsuro on May 22, 2011 11:25:57 GMT -5
When the Crab Champion arrived, so too did the Elite Guard. There were very no others with Setsuro, save a pair of young Yasuki courtiers who seemed quite interested and delighted to have been chosen to come to Kyuden Gotei with him. He had left it up to his Daimyos if they wanted to attend, especially the Kaiu, as they were the masters of siege warfare. No one in the Empire doubted them
The Champion arrived very shortly after Daidoji Fitsu, for they had both been upon the wall in Crab lands. It had been the first time he had openly traveled since the battle at Mountain Watch Keep and the celebration after, but it was a rather interesting affair to him. The Mantis Champion had invited all of the military minds and the daimyos of the families and clans of the Empire. Even the minor clans had been invited, which was even more interesting to him, as he knew that alone,t hey could not match the might of a great clan, but together they were more than a challenge.
Servants introduced the Champion as he entered and his eyes shifted through the room. Mantis, Monkey, Bat, Scorpion, Crane and Dragon. Setsuro himself had never had the pleasure of meeting the Dragon Champion like he had the Phoenix, Lion and Scorpion, but there were plenty of things he had never done. He was still young, there would be plenty of time to get to know the other champions and see many things.
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Post by Ikoma Kibo on May 23, 2011 0:00:51 GMT -5
A young Ikoma Samurai walked carefully alongside her Daimyo, observing the others from the various clans rather carefully. Her face was rather dour as she sized up the attendees carefully.
She had travelled the length and breadth of the Empire, as well as fought the rather nasty gaijin at the behest of the Shogun. She had attained some recognition for her deeds in service to the EMpire and to her clan.
It was obvious the next few days would be... interesting. The question would be whether it would be a "good" form of "interesting"... or not. There were many things to be discussed of importance, and things to be appraised in light of the way things had been spun out....
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Post by Komori Yukio on May 23, 2011 19:30:48 GMT -5
Warai smiled inwardly to himself at Kenpachi's response to the Mantis Champion. Good, he thought to himself, Kenpachi will do even better than I had believed.
There was much that he wished to discuss, but the time was not yet right and so, with a little smile playing on his lips, he kept his own council for the time being and graciously took the cup of tea pored by a passing servant.
He noticed and acknowledged the various delegates with a respectful bow of his head as they entered. The Crab Champion. The Kitsune, Ikoma, and Daidoji daimyos. Several lesser delegates... This meeting would certainly prove interesting if nothing else. His smile remained unmoved and his eyes glittered; the room was teeming with possibilities and, almost despite himself, the Scorpion blood in his veins virtually boiled with delight. Yes, this gathering would prove most interesting indeed...
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Ikoma Buretto
Lion Clan
Lion Clan Courtier?Daimyo?Samurai?Hedonist?Experienced?Unique
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Post by Ikoma Buretto on May 23, 2011 21:37:57 GMT -5
The Ikoma daimyo pulled out a fan, when it snapped open it depicted a sailing vessel upon choppy waters, and those that looked close enough saw it crewed by nezumi instead of normal sailors. He comments in an aside manner, voice chiding and teasing, "Kibo-san. That so sour look is not benefit your lovely features. Let us show a well-manicured mane towards our contemporaries,"he gives an incline of his head towards Kenpachi and Warai, voice lowering quietly, "And those who may be beneath us in station. There will be plenty of time for frowns long after the sake stops flowing and the stories dry up." He then shut the fan slowly and gave a warm, friendly smile towards Akihiko and bowed respectfully deep, "Greetings and many thanks for allowing us opportunity to meet upon your islands of spice and silk, Yoritomo-sama. Having last spent time amid the austere Phoenix for their new champion's inauguration, the change in decor is most pleasing. I, and the Lion, are grateful for the extended invitation." He then paused and turned his head slightly, offering Kibo the opportunity to introduce herself personally.
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Akodo Kenzo
Lion Clan
Lion Clan * Bushi * Tactician * Shireikan of the Akodo Army * Ambassador to the Scorpion Clan
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Post by Akodo Kenzo on May 24, 2011 2:27:53 GMT -5
Akodo Kenzo arrived at Kyuden Gotei with little fanfare. Despite the fatigue from his long journey from the Unicorn lands, he still made certain to greet his gracious hosts with the proper respect before retiring to the chambers provided. The next day was the summit and would require his undivided attention. Although he had primarily come to listen rather than speak, it simply would not do to be unprepared.
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Moto Yoee
Spider Clan
The Dark Clown
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Post by Moto Yoee on May 24, 2011 7:44:23 GMT -5
The arrival of the Khan on the Mantis isles didn't go unnoticed. As soon as he set foot on the lands of the children of Osano-Wo, he started complaining about his trip from the mainland, claiming that these "nutshells" were even less secure than a walk through the Shadowlands. Clearly, he didn't like boats, and apparently ships tended to return him the favor.
Along with a small retinue of Unicorn clad in white armors, he arrived at the meeting. As usual, he didn't wear any kind of armor, prefering a heavy fur coat and a white kimono addorned with the mons of the Unicorn clan and the Moto family.
Stopping at the entrance of the room to let all know that the sturdy figure of the Khan had entered the room, he scanned the samurai present at the time. A quick nod to salute the various family daimyos present and the Minor clans representatives, and a slight bow to greet his peers from the Crab, the Dragon and the Mantis.
- I hope I didn't travel across the Empire just for some kind of courtier shenanigans, he sneered towards his hatamoto.
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Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
Bushi Paragon of Compassion Clan Champion Toturi's Army
Posts: 793
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on May 24, 2011 11:11:19 GMT -5
Ah, the Unicorn arrived. Kenpachi was fond of them, dispite thier unusal ways. They tended to treat the Minor Clans with respect and friendship, ignoring thier smaller status. Kenpachi would not linger next to some of the other clans. He trained with the Matsu and his mother was a Kitsu, so he should at least get tolerance from the Lion. Politicaly, he was close to both the Crane and Scorpion though he favored the Southern Route in the trade agreement. He was on good terms with the Kitsuki Daimyo, but he never met the Dragon Champion. He admired the Shiba, but never spent any length of time with the Pheonix. As for the Crab, Kenpachi had heard that he strongly favored the Shogun, and Kenpachi's voice of concern had earned his the emnity of the Shogun, would this hold true for the Crab as well?
Then there was his host. A collection of Minor Clans under a single banner. In some ways they started similar to the Minor Clan Alliance. A reminder that Fortune Favors the Mortal Man. Kenpachi started moving through the crowd. Most everyone liked, or had no opinion on, his Clan. Now was as good a time as any to introduce them to the newest Champion.
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Post by Komori Yukio on May 25, 2011 17:24:32 GMT -5
Warai returned the respectful nod of the Unicorn Khan. It was clear that like most among the Great Clans, he regarded the lords of the Minor Clans as of lower station despite title. It was also more clear than ever that earning their respect would be a long and difficult road.
No matter. The actions of the Minor Clans in the north were only the first step. So began all roads. And so he sat and sipped his tea, his glittering eyes missing nothing that happened in the room, as he awaited the word of the Mantis Champion that the meeting was to be called to order.
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
This person sometimes posts things that are tl;dr
Courtier Magistrate Ambassador Daimyo
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on May 25, 2011 18:27:32 GMT -5
A young Kitsuki courtier moved to discretely intercept the Monkey delegation headed by Kenpachi. When recognised he bowed low before gesturing to a group of samurai who seemed to already be in a deep discussion, many of them Dragon. "Sama, my deepest apologies for interrupting you. The Lady Kitsuki Yuushahime asked me to convey this message to you - Kenpachi-sama, it is good to see you as always. I hope we can speak this evening and that I may introduce you to Takezo-dono". He bowed again before taking a step closer and then offering a small furled scroll with Yuushahime's own Mon sealing it tightly closed. With that he backed away, making a beeline for another delegation, presumably with another message.
I had hoped to see you here. There have been concerning rumours regarding your Clan. I have also not heard much from my retainer. You are of course welcome to continue to make use of her services. I was thinking of appointing her as an aide or more permanent assistant magistrate to your Clan if you would permit it. It would be in all our interests for our Clans to be closer.Most importantly I believe I ought to inform you of certain growing negative elements that have been active in various provinces and which we are investigating. Those matters aside for later, I think you will find much common ground with my Lord Takezo-sama too so I do hope you will join us later. If there is anything you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to raise matters with me during the course of this gathering. A pleasure as always,
- Kitsuki Yuushahime Dragon Ambassador to the Scorpion and Crane Clans
ooc: She's still not revealing her greater position publicly yet. I hope that comes across to Kenpachi with her signature
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Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
Bushi Paragon of Compassion Clan Champion Toturi's Army
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on May 25, 2011 19:47:20 GMT -5
Kenpachi smiled at the letter. There was a great deal to discuss with the Dragon. Perhaps they could assist in locating Sanjuro-sama. Regardless, it was discussed not to keep the news of Sanjuro secret. It would only invite more problems. Besides, if everyone knew about him, he would not remain lost forever. He had heard rumors of similar problems of negative problems from the Scorpion. The samurai were as tight lipped as ever, but the common people tended to trust his clan.
The meeing would be called to order soon. He sat as close as he could to the great clan Champions and Daimyos. His delegation was large, almost the size of the Crane's so most of them stayed further back. He was not just speaking for the Monkey, Kasuga was ill apparently, so he was asked to oversee the alliance's intrests as well.
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Post by Ikoma Kibo on May 26, 2011 15:56:53 GMT -5
Kibo deeply bowed and nodded politely towards her Lord. "I am Ikoma Kibo, daughter of Tora and Saia." I have just returned from tha battle, where I ably served and aided the Shogun. I took many heads. I feel my actions on behalf of the Clan and Empire speak well for themselves."
Buretto nodded. He knew of the old fellow that was her father- a samurai drummer who also happened to be a rather unorthodox sensei of the Akodo school who taught a rather unusual technique with the tessen in the off-hand, and was quite capable with a Kiseru. He'd died a few years ago, quite old for a girl that was so young.
Kibo snapped open her father's old tessen with a practiced crispness and used it to hide her mouth and face from prying eyes. She knew there were likely to be quite a few individual skilled at lip-reading, so she spoke barely above a murmur, observing the others nearby closely.
"Normally, I'm quite well-composed, Tono- but recent events have left me rather.... enraged. My concern is that we're being brushed off by certain other clans, who are taking all of the credit for the victory! It's an insult to all of the Lion who contributed to that battle! We're being trated like a Minor Clan by them, and I hope that this meeting here will begin to set some issues more... correctly. Forgive me for my forthrightness, but I live to serve, and we indeed have done our share, and should not be trivialized. This is what angers me so."
Kibo lowered her fan and nodded, with a look of absolute sincerity on her countenance as she bowed again... (OOC/Work calls!)
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Post by Soshi Kiso on May 26, 2011 17:26:53 GMT -5
Kiso had been sitting back, watching the various delegates and daimyos arrive, engaging in small talk. His ears pricked however when he heard the one identifying herself as Ikoma Kibo mention her father's name. For a moment he couldn't fathom why he knew that name, then it struck him.
Ikoma Tora had been a friend of his father, the Koi. Tora had even resided in his father's village for some time. Now, years later he meets the daughter. First just years ago, shortly after his gempukku he had saved the life of another of his father's friend's children, Kitsuki Kai. He was unsure what it meant to keep coming across the generation following the group of imperial magistrates, "The Thunders of Justice", but some research in the books of heraldry might be in order that the next time he wouldn't be caught unawares.
Considering the summit would be starting soon, such stories of generation could wait. But an old ache of a missing father with a reputation as large as a mountain began to throb.
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Post by Komori Yukio on May 31, 2011 17:14:29 GMT -5
ooc: So should we just consider the summit to have begun?
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Mirumoto Machu
Dragon Clan
Advantage: Different school Shiba bushi. Dissadvantage: Missing limb
Posts: 299
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Post by Mirumoto Machu on May 31, 2011 17:33:58 GMT -5
OOC: I think we should wait for A champion or a mantis of high rank
And yes the one armed man is about doing odd jobs for the ranking Dragons present.
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Yasuki Chad
Crane Clan
Crab Clan
*Crab Clan Courtier *Experienced *Samurai *Daimyo *Hero *Experienced *Commander
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Jun 18, 2011 0:14:25 GMT -5
OOC: Soooo....was this dropped? It was gearing up into something interesting.
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