Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
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Post by Doji Naetaru on May 22, 2011 7:15:08 GMT -5
There is word in Ryoko Owari that in one week time, there would be a celebration concerning the recent rokugani victory over the yobanjin, honoring the heroes that for once more proved the glorious might of the Emperor's military force.
To the Esteemed samurai and nobles of Rokugan,
in the face of Rokugan's recent victory, the Clan of the Crane, as tasked by Lady Doji herself, are honored to organize a celebration for the heroes of the Battle at Mountain watch Keep. Whomever honorable individual seems proper, may attend the event in one week's time at the Embassy of the Crane in Ryoko Owari. In honor to the Scorpion Clan, a kabuki act contest would be organized accompanied by proper haiku poetry.
((OOC: Hello guyz! This is an open RP event. If you wish to participate you may wish to do so. The formal event will keep for a couple of weeks in forums (even if storywise keeps just for a day). ))
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on May 22, 2011 11:15:20 GMT -5
OCC: Will be there! Looking forward for more interclan plotting!
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
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Post by Doji Naetaru on May 26, 2011 10:42:04 GMT -5
((OOC: This is an open event. Courtiers and Clan delegates may join freely. However should any non-court character wish to join, you may PM me and arrange your participation.))
The dusk had been quite a marvellous sight to behold. From the Crane embassy, one could witness Lord Sun hiding behind the mountaintops and into the southern lands. It was just the time for the festivities to begin. People had begun arriving just as invited. The building was adorned in the Imperial colors and chrysanthemums. In the air, the sweet fragrances of lavender and freesia danced over the light of the candles. In the chambers, tables and desks were moved to make more place for people to join. The embassy was adorned by the Crane, keeping every tradition as instructed by Lady Doji. Naetaru's figure lingered around. He was a gracious host and was intent on keeping his fame as one.
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Post by Soshi Kiso on May 26, 2011 15:01:49 GMT -5
ooc: I almost want to see an action in Ryoko Owari, Attend Crane Celebration, once mastered, gain Mantis Enemy for stepping on their Summit. =D
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on May 30, 2011 15:38:13 GMT -5
OCC: It was not expected the Mantis Summit would take too long. I think the Crane celebration will be delayed, of course.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on May 30, 2011 17:35:29 GMT -5
of course, we can wait.
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Post by Soshi Kiso on May 30, 2011 20:41:14 GMT -5
Ooc: not sure if the mantis summit is going anywhere, noone has heard from akihiko in awhile.
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on May 30, 2011 21:10:33 GMT -5
OCC: So we can start this week. maybe Wednesday. I think Naetaru-san is waiting for us. Anyway, it can be placed before or after the summit, whichever is better.
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Post by Soshi Kiso on May 30, 2011 21:50:05 GMT -5
Ooc: I would say either during or after imo. Looking forward to checking it out.
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Naetaru on May 31, 2011 2:13:30 GMT -5
(OOC: Chronologically, the festival will begin after the summit. Every Clan is invited there and would not be proper to arrange a celebration "during" the summit. We can begin whenever it's ready. Besides, "forum-wise", the celebration will take a couple of weeks.
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Jun 1, 2011 9:42:54 GMT -5
OCC: for all I know,The Celebration at Embassy takes place after the "Defeat of the Ishii-no-oni" thread. Yes, we are alive.After a long time since her travel from Ryoko Owari to Toku Torid-E, Mitsouko was back to the most efervecent and singular city within Scorpion lands. There was rumors shehas been poisoned here, by mysterious agents. She didn't had investigated it further to find the truth, though. Logic said she was poisoned because of her position in the succession to the Kakita daimyo's sucession. But she hadn't enough time to discover the real reasons in this all. The new Kakita daimyo and her party were hosted by Naoko, spouse of her cousin Daidoji Ryo, in their state near the city. ... That very night, the oficial reason to this sudden travel to the famed City of LIes was the celebration of the new Crane Embassy. Ryoko Owari was strategically placed in an important location to the trade in the Empire; More than now, the mischievous city was a port to whom travel to and from the battle fronts; are as well linked to the south routes where hard times of disease are lurking. A perfect point to gather the most important people in the empire in that moment. After When Kakita Mitsouko, The Phoenix Void Master Agasha Shodai and Toku Hirotomo, acompanied by some friends and staff, came, they found several courtier, both of Crane and Scorpion, and and envoys from other clan guests as well, entertained in conversation in the main yard. Mitsouko and, of course, Doji Mikado was proud of the excellent job Doji Naetaru was made, in embellish the space to host the guests in a perfect enviroment, and provide the finest goods to this celebration. She whispered to her Crane friend: Mikado-san, your brother done everything perfect! I am sure the party will be an event to remember, for all the presents. Where are he? Mitsouko wore at that evening, a gracious furisode with a delicate painting of a Crane maiden dancing. She delivered her sword, Tsukinai, to the guard in the front of the main hall. She had great hopes in the meetings of this night. OCC: for those interested in pretty kimono patterns, there 's the motif in Mitsouko's furisode: artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2050031
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Bayushi Haruka
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Jun 1, 2011 12:46:15 GMT -5
Haruka did not have to travel far with Riku, but she still saved the stallion's legs by walking rather than dashing in any urgency. Recent events at Kyuden Bayushi still weighed on her mind as she brought Senshi's most personal attendant with her, Alana.
She may have been unable to speak but there was a gradual affection between the two that didn't need words. As Haruka arrived at the event, she was happy to let Alana take her steed to the stable as she turned her own blade in to the guard. There was a flurry of hushed whispers and chatter as she made her way inside. Alana was quick to return and keep her mistress company.
Haruka had traded her battle armor for an elegant crimson shadow kimono, gently tracing the outlines of the iconic scorpion trailing around her form. Cut to fit her figure, her head wrap still in place as she gently lowered the front of it in order for her face to be seen. She silently agreed that Scorpion parties were some of the best, considering it was one of the few times they were able to lower their guard, or at least appear to.
However with all that being said, most of the courtiers from the Scorpion seemed keen enough to keep to themselves for the moment as she made her way to have a quiet sit and start the night off with some tea. Alana only leaving her side briefly to fetch it for her as she relaxed for a moment and allowed herself a sigh of relief.
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Agasha Shodai
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Post by Agasha Shodai on Jun 1, 2011 15:22:41 GMT -5
Agasha Shodai was dressed in a dark red kimono with black ribbons stitched on it to make a flame-feathered phoenix appear on his sleeves and back. He'd commissioned the kimono the last time he'd visited the Scorpion Clan's Palace of Crimson Shadows. While it fit him comfortably, there was some tightness to it that emphasized his muscular frame in places. Shodai's shoulder-length hair, now snow white - save for a single lock of black over his gray eye - as a result of the battle to banish the Isshin-no-Oni back to Jigoku, was loose.
The Void Master smiled at Kakita Mitsouko - his body had finally thrown off the last of the weakness he'd felt after nearly killing himself to undo Isshin's final act of insanity. "I quite agree. It has been some time since I last attended a party like this, but never before have I attended one with the artistry of the Crane and the atmosphere the Scorpion are known for. I rather look forward to meeting the architect of this celebration..."[/b]
Shodai looked around the yard, noticing the arrival of a woman that he thought he recognized from the front lines, but he wasn't quite sure of her idenity. There were so many servants and courtesans milling about that if there was anyone there he recognized, he hadn't spotted them yet.
Agasha leaned close to Kakita. "You look amazing tonight, Mitsouko-san. Just wanted to be the first to get to tell you that."[/b] He said with a playful wink of his green eye.
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Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Jun 1, 2011 19:58:06 GMT -5
After a quick stop at Toku Torid-e to see Kitsuki Rinko, Toku Hirotomo entered the celebration area walking beside his charge, Fuzake Chiyuki. She was as bright and bubbly as ever, wearing that Scorpion cut kimono she was so fond of. Hirotomo was once again in pure silk, a fact he still found uncomfortable. He was more or less happy though. He'd been able to see Rinko, and there were murmurs that she might even stay there more or less on a semi-permanent stay. As liaison between the magistrates of their respective clans or something similar.
Hirotomo saw his cousin and the Phoenix. He still had unpleasant dreams about the encounter with the Oni. His arm has been healed by the Phoenix and there would be no permanent damage, for which he was grateful. He owed the Phoenix, and he would remember that debt.
Chiyuki was saying something about hoping to meet a particular Scorpion who used to be a Unicorn. Hirotomo murmured where appropriate. He grew used to her constant small talk and learned to feign interest years ago. He was theoretically the higher ranking clan member between the two of them. He was still acting as her yojimbo, per his own choice. His father's way of taking a quarter of the clan with him to social gatherings was not his way. Perhaps that was needed at the summit, it was not needed here.
Hirotomo noticed the fine kimonos of those around him and he was happy he had on something decent. Showing up in rags would likely lead to a poor impression of his clan. His clan may not have the wealth of the Mantis or the Crane, but they could afford presentable clothing for their courtiers and Bonge at least.
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Bayushi Haruka
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Jun 1, 2011 20:24:37 GMT -5
A rather genuine smile came over Haruka as she spotted the young Monkey clan woman coming inside. It didn't surprise her in the least that she wouldn't be recognized from a distance. While the Scorpion did not approach her, they still provided a decent cover among the gentle motions and blending of warm accents on each of their kimonos.
However, Haruka was in a new position and decided it best not to move too much in her current state. She was still a bit weary from the battle only a short time ago, so when Alana returned back with some tea she was mildly surprised that her mistress had another task for her. Normally Alana was always at her side, but nonetheless happy to oblige her. She would whisper something in her ear after she wrote a small but elegant little note for her to deliver.
Alana would bow deeply before sifting her way to Chiyuki, giving her a bow and a soft smile while handing her the note.
"Toku Chiyuki-san, I am very pleased to see you again. This is Alana, I must apologize as she doesn't mean to be rude for she is unable to speak. It would be my honor to share a drink with you on this fine evening if you could find the time for it.
Best regards, Bayushi Haruka."
Alana would not rise as she showed gentle humility in the face of one of her mistress's acquaintances. A few strands of her hair came out of place as she awaited the Monkey's decision. It wasn't as though Haruka had hidden herself, but still she wished to honor Chiyuki as much as possible as she admired her spirit.
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