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Post by Shoju on Jun 21, 2011 10:08:20 GMT -5
The Underhand of the Empire now desires the defeat of a second Emperor. For a clan that suggests loyalty as the greatest tenant of Bushido, their loyalty rings empty.
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Tamori Koichi
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Post by Tamori Koichi on Jun 21, 2011 10:12:08 GMT -5
I give you a quote from my Champion, Takezo-sama.
So do not question my loyalty when my champion does not.
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jun 21, 2011 10:12:29 GMT -5
The day I take lessons in loyalty from you is the day that true loyalty dies. I am a champion, my sense of loyalty transcends that of mere men. Tomatsu is a champion, Yoshi is your champion Kakita, you would do well to know who it is he supports before you speak out against another lord. For if you find yourself on the other side, then it will be you performing the three cuts because of your brashness today.
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Post by Shoju on Jun 21, 2011 10:27:22 GMT -5
I'm assuming that first sentence or two was directed at me right?
When my loyalty faltered, I tried to perform the three cuts. When I was able, I returned the scroll to you out of loyalty. I do believe that I have been unfathomably loyal to my former clan whenever possible.
You speak of your loyalty transcending that of mere men. You are going to claim that this is another effort of being loyal to the Empire as a whole, and doing what is right and for the betterment of the Empire?
I think you may want to read the history of how that turned out the last time Senshi-san.
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Tamori Koichi
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Post by Tamori Koichi on Jun 21, 2011 10:30:30 GMT -5
A classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. You might be a champion but you are not above the Emperor. Your support of this rebellion speaks out against the Son of Heaven who you are obligated by your position to serve. Maybe it is you who should be performing the three cuts Senshi-san?
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jun 21, 2011 12:00:27 GMT -5
*Chimes in* Aim for Shoju's face Senshi-sama! I want to see the three cuts to his face!
How about we settle this all with a duel? Hantei vs Kaneka. The brothers can try and kill one another. Assuming Hantei doesn't try and have Kaneka poisoned or pincushioned with arrows just beforehand. Or they could have a poetry reciting competition or something equally flowery that Hantei may prefer. They should be able to designate Champions afterall. That would be much more civilised. Oooo then I could take bets... I mean - gambling is wrong!
ooc: Koichi, if you are doing all of this as part of your Kolat agenda then my hat off to you. It's awesome!
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Post by Shoju on Jun 21, 2011 12:03:20 GMT -5
Kolat?
Now that would be interesting. Kolats, spiders and Dragons......
OH MY!
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jun 21, 2011 12:04:07 GMT -5
Look under Koichi's avatar picture. I thought everyone knew that ooc?
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jun 21, 2011 12:07:21 GMT -5
To clarify, I was not speaking to you, Koichi. I was speaking to the young powerless Kakita with the gall to speak ill of the actions of a champion. Your disloyalty to your lord is often and expected. It wouldn't be the Tamori daimyo if he didn't disagree. But you are a daimyo, you have made a choice that I honor and accept. I bow to you Koichi, but I will only commit seppuku when my lord commands it, not an equal and certainly not you. To do so would be a waste of my lord's resources, but it would be far more foolhardy for Tomatsu to waste his life because a kakita no-body commands it. I was just the only one bold enough to chastise him for having the gall to do so.
That said, yes, I am a traitor. Ponder THAT, Shoju, and enjoy. As I am sure you will. Ponder very hard, and ponder it again when I expose the spider for orchestrating all of this, and for corrupting good Hantei XL's mind with your poison. Ponder it again when I kill you, again.
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jun 21, 2011 12:11:18 GMT -5
I am assuming I don't know hes a Kolat. Else, as a scorpion I would be honor bound to destroy him o.O and not worth the honor I just gave him. Isn't it interesting so many badguys are siding with Hantei? I guess I did pick the wrong side jk
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Post by Shoju on Jun 21, 2011 12:46:39 GMT -5
I promise you, there is nothing to expose Senshi-san. You can dig as deeply as you wish, you will find nothing except the end of my blade waiting on you.
If you think back upon it, the events leading up to the acension of the Venerable Hantei, The Spider should be rooting for the Empire to tear itself asunder, and for both men to die. Both men were present in the City of the Lost, and one could squarely place part of the blame for our defeat on the hands of the Emperor himself.
We Spider however, recognize the cunning shown by Hantei XL in the battle in the City of the Lost. We recognize the sacrifice by Empress Tsudao, and we recognize that we were defeated.
Since that time, our Skirmishes in the Empire have been no different than the Lion's ostentatious advances against the Crane, and the Dragonfly. We have scaled back our efforts, and have sought a peace with the Empire, as evidenced by an armistice we delivered to Imperial courts, despite knowing that our courtier would likely not be returning home.
In light of no armistice signed, the Spider have made no advances on the Empire. We haven't stormed the walls, we haven't blindsided the Empire. We have on the other hand, aided in the destruction of the Yobanjin, and the Bloodspeaker Cells throughout the Empire.
While we have shown humility, honor, and an attempt to broker peace, The Empire continues its aggression against us. Scouting our lands, destroying our Temples, and assaulting our people, even when they arrive under peaceful circumstance.
When this is all over Senshi-san, Hope you don't find yourself in the grove.
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jun 21, 2011 12:54:11 GMT -5
You have SO advanced into the Empire. You're digging out our precious metals! Quit doing that dammit! You also seem to pop up everywhere claiming to be our old friends - that's a lie! Makes me so angry! I want to collapse your mines so badly!!! Grrrrr! Garuru~!
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Post by Shoju on Jun 21, 2011 13:04:03 GMT -5
If you mean our mines throughout the empire, If you notice, we are only mining where no one else was present Kitsuki-san. No mine in the Empire is at a location that had any level of great clan activity.
If you feel that we have somehow circumvented something that we shouldn't have, I'm terribly sorry for the sleight, and would be willing to have you speak to our Quartermaster about it. I will even give you explicit directions on how to find him.
I am an old friend to the Empire, and will speak with anyone who seeks my counsel. Like I have said before, I seek nothing ill of the Empire, only a place for the Spider within it. It is curious though, one shouldn't be looking to speak with the spider unless they have curried our favor.....
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Post by Morito Mori on Jun 21, 2011 13:11:37 GMT -5
I do believe that it takes a Samurai to be emperor. If A man cowardly hides in his capital, does not react to major world changing events that endanger his vassals, or have the honor to fight his own battles be they on the field of battle or at court.... then they are not Samurai. And thus cannot be Emperor.
This is why Hantei as Emperor is a logical fallacy. He does not act as a Samurai should. In doing so he has lost the heart and soul of his station and deserves only to feel the kiss of his own Wakizashi for his failure.
Consider this:
Had he performed his duties properly as Daimyo of Daimyos, had he as Son of Heaven, the chosen of the gods, truly kept the favor of the Kami havew had this rebellion crop up in the first place? The Otomo should have ensured that the Crab, Lion, and Unicorn never be on the same side. It is their one mission in life. As an Imperial family their failure is his failure.
Were his soul pure and his actions true to the Celestial Order, would the Ancestors not speak to the rebels and show them the error of their ways? Why is it that the corrupt Spider are one of Hantei's greatest supporters? By -accepting- the help of those touched by the evil of the Shadow Lands Hantei loses the right to call himself anything but a pawn of Fu-Leng.
Rokugan is a land governed by prophecy, the samurai spirit and the Kami. In such a world this enormous a breach of Loyalty could only be a result of the Celestial Order's will. This is no single Clan coup or March. This is most of Rokugan. And the blatant villains are on the Emperor's side. This is why this war is righteous and necessary. It -must- be Hantei's inner rot that brought it upon us. There is no other way.
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Post by Shoju on Jun 21, 2011 13:27:11 GMT -5
What villain stands at the hand of Fu Leng? Me? Surely you jest. Since being welcomed into the Spider, we have - returned a Black Scroll to the protection of the Scorpion. In return, I and my home were burnt to the ground during an assault by the great clans.
- Marched on the Yobanjin. In return, I and my home were burnt to the ground during an assault by the great clans.
- Attempted to broker an armistice with the Empire. In return, our courtiers were detained in Toshi Ranbo with no one willing to read our armistice
- Attempt a peaceful meeting with the Scorpion. In return, my party was assaulted by the forces of the Scorpion. These forces assaulted a party of 4 who were coming to Kyuden Bayushi under peaceful circumstances, and identified themselves as such.
Villain? Pawn of Fu Leng? "Evil of the Shadowlands"? These are all cliches and stereotypes of a time past. No effort has been made by the Great Clans to discern the truth of our statements, and only serve as misinformation being used to spread lies and dishonor about those who stand with the Son of Heaven.
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