Heavenfall

"Definitely a good starting place. Though, I would warn you, a lot of the more recent texts are not... complimentary of the little gods. Some are... downright nasty."

I was also not trying to replace it, but to offer an additional option. For quick casting, I definitely see blood magic as faster, with it's raises easier to make, and especially higher level spells easier to cast in combat. But, for things without time constraints, a Pre-prepare method seems intere...

"Reacting to change, hmm? Like I hear you are doing, yes? Starting up a library system? I wouldn't mind the chance to have the Isawa libraries get copies of what is put there. Unlike many of the other tribes, we have not been illiterate for some time, and also have some books that you likely would n...

"I know Sora. Good choice to lead that project. Seems to have calmed down in the last few years, too."

"Hmm. Perhaps. But, I am a spirit-speaker. And nearly all my magics involve sacrifice of some kind. So, to me, to get rid of one major incursion from one spirit realm, by way of another, seems only just and fair. Yes, the Empire lost it's last two direct blessings from Tengoku. But, on the other sid...

"A new library? I wonder who I would talk to in order to insure that the Isawa might have the ability to copy some of those works? We would also have a few that I think we could have copied to them, as well..."

"Something? You feel there would have been something either way? You sound like you might know of what that is? Dare I ask?"

"Hmm. Mittens wouldn't work, no fingers. Well, maybe for the most broad of strokes. Even most gloves wouldn't work. Have to think over that. Could be something there..."

"So, you planning any new works to come?"

"Mmm. Ahhhh. Do you have any suggestions for the cuts, abrasions, and barks of knuckles? Each time it slows me down to have to heal."

Had a thought - what about, you can do one of the bigger rituals, like mentioned in the first post, and gain something thematic to use to cast the spell better - gain a Free Raise, or allow you to cast beyond your Ring? Or even just to cast at all, without cutting yourself. For example, While visiti...

"To save one's strength is... I think it would be good. If we did not have to worry about the pain, the potential injury, even death, we might be able to do more. Mind, the spirits would have needs, too. If we do not sacrifice blood to them, what else might we give them to gain their favor and actio...

"Some lives lost, yes. Some wounds, which may never heal correctly. One of those who would face him exposed early, and thus in danger. Speaking of, should she travel with you for now, or just continue her life as it would be? What else? We stopped the expansion of the Realm of evil to here, and prev...

"Hmm. And if your mission is successful, and we succeed in the coming war? How much influence will it have still on the world? We have, I think, already dealt it a powerful blow. With another major loss, could it not be limited to what normal men know? Or at least, to the point where it could be tri...

"Do you feel you have already drawn it's ire? Any more than the rest of us that went have?"

"Hmm. Joining the tribe of, uh, Ryoko's? So, you would move with them? Otherwise, sounds... difficult. And when I said disappear, I was thinking more in a way that left others thinking you were dead, not just vanished. They wouldn't look, because they would 'know' Shinsei was dead. This new guy? Oh,...

I like the idea - which raises the question of, can these things be done in advance, so you have a certain amount of advantage, then once it's gone, you have to do something else to get the kami's blessing?

I still have some jade dust. Want me to sprinkle it over your wound, just to be sure? Might leave you with a green scar...

Kyosei looks at the teeth, and sees something different from most. "Ah, Dragon, ah, friend. Do you ever, well, shed your teeth?"

"But, you could disappear dramatically, then a follower, one that follows the truths you reveal could appear. Particularly if he did so in an out of the way place. Alternately, you could move to the edge of nowhere. Build yourself a life on the edge of the wilds." He takes a deep sigh. "I hear that ...

"Ah. Yes, fights between siblings can be... bad. I have several brothers and sisters, and my master does as well. I've seen many variations." Kyosei shakes his head. Then, taking a sip of the drink, stops and looks at it. "This isn't bad. Have to see if it travels well." "Ah. This entire thing, the ...