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Post by Jay Luo on Jun 17, 2011 10:47:53 GMT -5
Following the battle at Mountain Watch Keep, the Shogun Kaneka has proclaimed the restoration of the Toturi dynasty, naming himself the successor to Toturi Tsudao as Emperor of Rokugan. In the Imperial Court of Toshi Ranbo, Emperor Hantei the 40th has called all true and loyal samurai to oppose this treachery by renewing their pledge of loyalty to the Hantei dynasty.
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Post by Shoju on Jun 17, 2011 10:49:10 GMT -5
OH
MY
GOD
This is awesome.
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Shosuro Aroru
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Aroru on Jun 17, 2011 11:00:02 GMT -5
...Go to Mountain Watch Keep and declare for the traitor who makes a sworn enemy out of anyone who disagrees with him or go to Toshi Ranbo court and declare for the rightful emperor of Rokugan. Decisions, decisions.
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Tamori Koichi
Dragon Clan
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Post by Tamori Koichi on Jun 17, 2011 11:02:45 GMT -5
Awesome. Finally a chance to freely take down Kaneka. Time for him to die.
I'm postponing my void quest for this one.
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Post by Shoju on Jun 17, 2011 11:07:56 GMT -5
I'm debating on who to back.
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Takezo
Dragon Clan
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Post by Takezo on Jun 17, 2011 11:12:14 GMT -5
My support for Kaneka is well known to my clan - give me a samurai and general as an emperor, not a simpering recluse who hides behind a wall of courtiers and decadence while his empire rots around him.
While civil war is hard, let it be the fire needed to burn the opium, the Spider, the corruption and the decadence from Rokugan. War cauterizes the festering wound.
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jun 17, 2011 11:25:16 GMT -5
This is an uncertain time and we face a momentous future.
I for one will also be supporting Kaneka. He has divine blood and a rightful claim to the throne. Perhaps more importantly he has fought for the Empire and earnt the right to rule, whereas his brother hides and tries to take Kaneka's head through agents - rather than honourably request it as was his right.
If the Emperor will not act as the Emperor, then he is not the Emperor - for if a samurai were to act as a peasant and flee from battle, then he would not be a samurai. One's station and status are not inviolable - they must constantly be upheld and adhered to. One cannot claim to be an artist if they do not pursue artistic pursuits.
For the good of the Empire - it's strength, honour and future - we must rally behind the man who should have been the Emperor; Kaneka.
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Akodo Kenzo
Lion Clan
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Post by Akodo Kenzo on Jun 17, 2011 11:31:34 GMT -5
Wait, he did *what*? I confess, I'm not terribly familiar with the canon setting or the history of EE Rokugan. Is there history to back up this claim, or is he just posturing? I'm really questioning my support for him right now, since I had no idea this was coming and have no idea if he's legit.
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Kakita Shinji
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Shinji on Jun 17, 2011 11:37:04 GMT -5
Guess it's time to reestablish Kaneka as enemy... (joke of course, I'll have to run this by my clan)
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Shosuro Aroru
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan Ninja * Duelist
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Post by Shosuro Aroru on Jun 17, 2011 11:39:57 GMT -5
...Kaneka has been plotting with a member of my clan. Kaneka claims that agents of the emperor have tried to kill him. Rather than do the honorable thing and submit to the emperor's will(if it is even his will to have him dead) he drags the entire empire into a civil war. Many of you were deeply worried about getting spider favors for supporting the war between crane and lion. How do you think the spider feel about an empire wide civil war?
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Matsu Yoshino
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Post by Matsu Yoshino on Jun 17, 2011 11:44:51 GMT -5
kenzo-san: History: Kaneka is one of the Four Winds, the children of Toturi, so he technically has a claim. No comment otherwise
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Post by Jay Luo on Jun 17, 2011 11:44:56 GMT -5
I'm not terribly familiar with the canon setting or the history of EE Rokugan. Is there history to back up this claim, or is he just posturing? I started writing a response to this, but I don't really want to bias anyone on this decision, so will simply say "Yes, there is history....but, it's complicated."
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jun 17, 2011 11:45:49 GMT -5
Haha and we are to believe a Shosuro self proclaimed ninja? And doesn't everyone plot with your Clan?
All the Emperor had to do was ask for Kaneka's head. It was that simple. His lack of strength shows in his cowardice and inability to publicly do as much. He took forever to decide whether to support Kaneka's actions in defending the Empire or not, rather than swiftly display proper leadership or even lead the defence himself. Shame on him
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Tamori Koichi
Dragon Clan
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Post by Tamori Koichi on Jun 17, 2011 11:54:48 GMT -5
kenzo-san: History: Kaneka is one of the Four Winds, the children of Toturi, so he technically has a claim. No comment otherwise A claim that Kaneka (and Sezaru) relinquished!
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Post by Mirumoto Keitaro on Jun 17, 2011 12:00:37 GMT -5
Now, THIS is interesting...
Jay, remind me again: how is it that in our game the Hantei Line didn't end with the Second Day of Thunder?
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