Bayushi Haruka
Scorpion Clan
OOC Cleanup Crew
Samurai? Battle Maiden? Cavalry? Paragon of Courage? Friend of the Lion
Posts: 1,054
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Mar 12, 2011 16:50:13 GMT -5
"What do we look like..." The guard spat upon the ground. "A courier service for the lost?"
With a growl he could hear the lumbering guard approach, his footsteps weren't slow but predictable. Bearing a tetsubo and heavy armor he went swinging for Oronkohiro's head, quite happy to make him an example of how far out of place he was.
Oronkohiro could feel the air rush past, the inevitable feeling of it bearing down on him as the other guard smirked as it all went black.
For a time he felt nothing, and soon a soft heat and the sound of iron every now and again. It was all a blurr in truth, his eyes started to refocus as he looked up, a single figure looming over him.
"Welcome back..." His eyes would readjust as Kijiro stood over him for the moment, and out of the corner of his eye he could spot his food he'd requested waiting for him.
When Oronkohiro moved to speak however, Kijiro sighed and interrupted. "I did not kill them to make a scene. We've already lost enough ground and supplies for one day. We want a whole crab battalion showing up to try and kill us now would we." He would ease away from Oronkohiro.
"I intercepted a traveling messenger and took his bag. You messages will be delivered without interruption now. You should have considered the crab a bit differently, they think nothing of killing us. We are mere pests and wretches of the old ways in their eyes." Kijiro lowered his gaze again as he sat down, still having to nurse his strength again as he resumed his stoic nature.
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Post by Shoju on Mar 12, 2011 20:37:48 GMT -5
"Thank you Kijiro-sama. My brashness is a liability I fear. Something I will need to temper." Oronkohiro sat. All he could do now is wait and hope that the enchantments on the cases held, and he would be privy to the reading of the scrolls.
(OOC) The three Scrolls will be addressed to:
Utaku Kasumi
Bayushi Senshi
The Monkey Clan Champion.
I will be posting them as I get the ideas finished up. Tonight I'm busy with work stuff (yay server upgrades!) so I might have time to flesh out my ideas and begin posting them soon.
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Bayushi Haruka
Scorpion Clan
OOC Cleanup Crew
Samurai? Battle Maiden? Cavalry? Paragon of Courage? Friend of the Lion
Posts: 1,054
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Mar 13, 2011 1:08:12 GMT -5
OOC: For the moment the scorpion response is done for now, but yes, this certainly puts a complicating thread in their story. But eventually the spider were meant to rise up and unite into a great clan. Whether this be one of the initial interactions that leads to their ascension, it has yet to be certain.
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Shinjo Roku
Unicorn Clan
Unicorn Clan * Samurai * Cavalry * Scout * Magistrate
Posts: 43
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Post by Shinjo Roku on Mar 13, 2011 11:10:11 GMT -5
OCC: Roku's follow up story incoming shortly, keep an eye on the Shiro Moto forum for it...
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Post by Shoju on Mar 14, 2011 9:35:26 GMT -5
It was the morning after Haruka arrived in Kyuden Bayushi, and the messenger arrived early. The guards barred his entrance. He politely explained he was sent only to deliver the Scroll case. It was for The Master of Secrets regarding his brother.
The scroll reads:
Bayushi Senshi-san
By now, my name should be known to you. Before my first death, I was Bayushi Taizin. I am now simply Oronkohiro. You call me a traitor, and you sent your own brother in an effort to destroy me. From your vantage point, These are understandable and honorable actions.
Rest assured that your brother succeeded in destroying my home, slaying my Yojimbo, and shattering my legion. For all of those things, he will be honored. Also know, he did not destroy me, and it was not by my direct hand that your brother perished.
When I returned the scroll to its rightful owners, I exchanged it for Shosuro Kijiro, a gifted Shinobi, and my new Yojimbo. If you are able to speak with those who accompanied your brother, you will find that until the final battle at Shiro Saesei, Shosuro Kijiro was alive, and untainted. Sadly, he was injured at the hands of the Battle Maiden Utaku Haruka in honorable combat after your brother was slain by his hand. Sadly, in treating his wounds, he was tainted by a healing salve.
You must understand Master of Secrets, I seek no quarrel with you, or the Scorpion Clan. If I felt that after my first death, and second birth I would have been welcomed in the halls of Kyuden Bayushi, Know that I would have come back. Sadly, this is not to be.
My position in the Shadowlands is not as a villian. I still defend the empire and emperor we both love, and will do so until such a time as I do not walk this plane of existence. My methods may now conflict with the honor of the Scorpion, but Kijiro and I have not faltered in our duty. Loyalty. While our condition prevents our loyalty to you, We remain loyal to the Son of Heaven, and to Rokugan.
There is a new dawn coming in the Shadowlands. One that will unite the Shadowlands in a way never seen before. The Lost will rise up, and claim a place for themselves in Rokugan. We seek no war with any great clan, or with the entirety of the Empire, but we will defend that which is ours.
Oronkohiro.
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Post by Shoju on Mar 14, 2011 9:43:43 GMT -5
At a similar time of day, a messenger arrived in Toku Torid-E, with a black scroll case, addressed to Toku Kenpachi.
The Scroll Reads
Little Monkey,
You honored your ancestor greatly with your victory at Shiro Saesei. Your champion should be most proud of you.
Please understand my fight is not with you, but should you make good on your threat of returning, The Shadowlands will defend that which is ours.
While you serve the Empire as a magistrate, and honor the Emperor with your actions, I too defend the Empire. Speak with the battle maiden. You will see that the differences between us are not as great as one would first think.
Oronkohiro.
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Post by Shoju on Mar 14, 2011 9:54:43 GMT -5
Later that day, a messenger arrived in Unicorn lands. He looked exhausted, as though he had covered the entirety of Rokugan without rest. His Scroll case was larger than the others, and slightly heavier. Inside was a scroll, and a Gaijin Crystal.
The Scroll Reads:
Daimyo of the Utaku and Shinjo families.
Recently, representatives of your great families were sent to investigate the disappearance of Crab scouts in the Shadowlands, and the Corruption of the ground near the Yobanjin battles.
I am responsible for both of these actions. My name is Oronkohiro, and my home was the budding fortress of Shiro Saesei until your honorable samurai arrived. I tried to reason with your samurai, but sadly, not all in their party were willing to be as patient as Haruka, and a battle ensued. Shinjo Roku was unfortunately injured in the battle. He should be arriving home soon if he hasn't already. Utaku Haruka was a valiant and honorable samurai, and she should be commended for her actions. The Crystal contained in this scroll case is a gift for her. It is free from the taint, simply a small trinket.
Your Samurai, along with Toku Kenpachi, and Bayushi Yosuke, succeeded in destroying my home, and slaying my Yojimbo. They drove my legion deep into the Shadowlands.
Speak with Haruka. Believe her words. Whether or not she believes what I told her, It is the truth.
Oronkohiro.
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Bayushi Haruka
Scorpion Clan
OOC Cleanup Crew
Samurai? Battle Maiden? Cavalry? Paragon of Courage? Friend of the Lion
Posts: 1,054
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Mar 14, 2011 11:00:03 GMT -5
OOC: Haruku... I'm sorry it's just making me laugh so hard. HARUKA RAWR! *giggle fits*
<3 Oronkohiro, my thanks!
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Post by Shoju on Mar 14, 2011 11:06:54 GMT -5
OOC - This is what happens when I post from my phone. Stupid auto correct.
-EDIT. FIXED!
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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 Mar 14, 2011 17:34:20 GMT -5
OOC: This is great! You added your name to the list of possible murderers of Kenpachi's wife. This has really been a great RP. Much kudos.
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Post by Shoju on Mar 14, 2011 17:58:54 GMT -5
Anything I can do to help would be fantastic.
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Post by Shoju on Mar 15, 2011 8:57:25 GMT -5
As the days passed in the ruins of Shiro Saesei, The forge began to look more complete. The doors were replaced, the structure was repaired, as an undead Engineer worked at a pace he never knew in life.
It seemed that for some, Undeath was a curse. But for some individuals, Death was merely a beginning to a new found desire. While it would take years for one man to rebuild Shiro Saesei, it was a loving job that Iromasu took too with glee. Slowly, The jobs that could be done with a single worker would be completed. Then, the Engineer would look to find others who shared his passion. Shiro Saesei would be rebuilt.
Oronkohiro wished only for the forge to be completed. When the forge was complete, he had sought about ending Iromasu's cursed existence as an honor to the crab. Iromasu begged for his new existence, and Oronkohiro had reluctantly agreed. With the master now departed for more tasks, The Engineer could work as he pleased.
The design for Shiro Saesei had been his life's work. A design for a temple, and military structure to hold a garrison of Crab Soldiers at one time, and pay honor to Sukune, the son of the Great Bear. Now, in time, it would house a garrison of Lost troops. The eastern fortifications of a budding movement in the Shadowlands.
(OOC) Thanks to all those who participated in the Shiro Saesei RP. It was truly a blast, and while I didn't get to hit all the little points that I had setup (there is still the matter of some tainted jerky I never got to deal with), I'm pretty happy with the way things turned out. From here, I will probably keep this thread active only when not actively engaging in RP somewhere else. Shiro Saesei is an idea I have, and I hope that it will serve as my "home" of sorts. Updates from here on out will be of Oronkohiro coming home, and finding more work done to rebuild his home.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Mar 15, 2011 11:37:22 GMT -5
ooc: Yosuke is sooooo gonna haunt you
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Post by Shoju on Mar 15, 2011 11:59:39 GMT -5
(ooc) That would be fantastic. It would give me a reason to invite the master of secrets and his bride to Shiro Saesei. Bring some tea, see the sights, visit your brother....
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Post by Shoju on Mar 21, 2011 8:56:36 GMT -5
(OOC) This seems to be a good place to carry out a single post RP.
The names that one held onto in life meant something. As a boy, he was known as Bitsumen. As a man, he was known as Taizin. In his rebirth, he was known as Oronkohiro. As the unwanted defender of the Empire, he will be known as Shoju.
It wasn't an easy thing to leave the name Oronkohiro behind. He had chosen it shortly after his first death to show honor to his fallen Snake Clan heritage, and the name had served him well. He had fought battles with the name. Claimed Victories, and advanced the incubation research. But, if one is truly to embrace their role, The name must further that purpose.
For this reason, it was found suitable for him to now be given a new name. The name of an ancestor who had similarly risked all to try and save the empire from a fate worse than destruction would be fitting.
Bayushi Shoju's decision was a costly one. It cost his clan their lands, his wife her son, her husband, and her freedom, the cost to the empire immeasurable. Sometimes, even when the action seemed to not be worth the cost, the action is still required.
As The man who was known as Taizin, Oronkohiro, and even Bitsumen now knelt before his dark lord, he knew that he had made the right choice. The cost of his honor, and place among his beloved clan had been worth it to know the secrets of the scroll. The cost of his mortality and his place in Yomi, worth it to continue to defend his Empire. The cost of being hunted tirelessly as a traitor, worth it to ensure The protection of the Scrolls.
As that man rose and looked his lord in the eye, The man now known as Chuda Shoju had a clear purpose. The Defense of the Empire. No matter what the cost. No matter the Price. No matter if they wish it defended by him or not.
The age of the Spider was coming. It would soon be time to claim their Lord's rightful place among the rest of Rokugan. While Daigotsu and his Lady worked tirelessly to turn such an uncivilized brutal culture into a Clan, This man would work to ensure that the Empire was safe.
There will be those who don't understand why a tainted, murderous, maho wielding, traitor would defend the Empire. And for this, they will seek to destroy him. But their hatred is bred from misunderstanding. For Centuries, the only truth to the Shadowlands was that the Shadowlands was an impossibly immortal and ever growing enemy of the Empire. The Spider is not the same. And now is the time to prove it.
As the ceremony completed, The Lord of the Spider motioned, and a man stepped forth, and presented Shoju with a Daisho. Bowing low, he accepted the Daisho. It's Laquered Saya looked as though it were marbled. The blade itself crafted from the finest metals of the Empire.
"Thank you for this opporunity. I will not fail the Spider." Shoju bowed low, turned and walked out. On the other side of the door, Kijiro waited for him. "Come my friend. We have much work to do."
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