Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
- Togashi Saruko
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Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Aaaaask away!
This was Saruko's last game so I'm open to answer (most) stuff.
This was Saruko's last game so I'm open to answer (most) stuff.
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
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- Seppun Chisei
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Ayyy, great writing with you, as always. It was fun to see how Saruko changed from the last game to this one.
Well, since she's retiring (from pbp, anyway), tell us what happens with her? More bebés? Train up a group of attack monkeys? Geez, I hope not.
Well, since she's retiring (from pbp, anyway), tell us what happens with her? More bebés? Train up a group of attack monkeys? Geez, I hope not.
Seppun * Former Isawa * Shugenja * Philosopher * Husbando
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
What was it like being the morale officer?
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Carries: An array of weaponry, some traveling rations, a couple of lightweight trade goods, and some dried flower petals.
As of Late Night, Day 7, has a servant- a young woman named Kinyôbi
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Wears: Either a very simple kimono in Imperial colors or light armor strapped on over Hikaru garb and facepaint.
Carries: An array of weaponry, some traveling rations, a couple of lightweight trade goods, and some dried flower petals.
As of Late Night, Day 7, has a servant- a young woman named Kinyôbi
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- Togashi Nadare
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Did you ever finish the banner? I missed that
Hope you enjoyed the Togashi ties?
Hope you enjoyed the Togashi ties?
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- Shinjo Miuna
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
No questions, just some praise. Shirayuki was such a fun character to follow! And hey, she was right about Miuna and Hanzou, even if Miuna didn't want to admit it then! Haha. I'm sad we didn't get more time together but I enjoyed writing what I did with you ♡
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
How disappointed not to get to pick Sora's bride personally? And that he told other people first?
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- Jiyo Ayumu
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
How was it to be the social/artistic focused one in a big girls with dai-tsuchi and wizards party?
Do you plan to spin this particular story into a tale, and what will it say?
Do you plan to spin this particular story into a tale, and what will it say?
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- Kyosei of the Isawa
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Sorry for not much interaction, but Togashi is the one Kami that Kyosei actively doesn't like. So, he just tends to avoid the Dragon entirely.
Kyosei of the Isawa Tribe
Shugenja • Earth • Experienced • Jade
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Often seems dirty, or has a dusty form.
small knife, regular knife, mining hammer, 3 belt pouches, small ink set with brush, candle.
When out in the area outside the camps, Axe, shovel, bo staff.
Shugenja • Earth • Experienced • Jade
Glory 2 • Reputation 4 • Status 1
Often seems dirty, or has a dusty form.
small knife, regular knife, mining hammer, 3 belt pouches, small ink set with brush, candle.
When out in the area outside the camps, Axe, shovel, bo staff.
- Togashi Saruko
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Ayyy! As always, thank you for the scenes. I got a lot of good moments with Chisei, especially talking philosophy! I really enjoyed going deep into that this game, and to really put thought into what it would mean to lead, gude, and teach a Family within a Clan (especially one as contemplative as the Dragon), and Chisei was great for that.Seppun Chisei wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:48 amAyyy, great writing with you, as always. It was fun to see how Saruko changed from the last game to this one.
Well, since she's retiring (from pbp, anyway), tell us what happens with her? More bebés? Train up a group of attack monkeys? Geez, I hope not.
Monkey training might happen! You never know!
Not sure about any more kids yet. First go around with that was pretty intense for Saruko, as I tried to keep it somewhat in line with canon in terms of Togashi's love affair and son in that timeline. Though in this case, Saruko had a bit more protection from going blind+hair turning white+dying in childbirth (stronger spiritual power, Great Destiny. Those being my reasoning). Maybe I'll chat with Birb about it.
Going forward, Saruko will first spend lots of time with her family because she has missed them! Then she's going to focus on becoming a proper leadership figure within the Dragon, and to begin teaching those who have chosen to follow her. And eventually founding the city that will at some point become Great Falls Castle (or Great Falls City first?).
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
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- Seppun Chisei
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Seppun * Former Isawa * Shugenja * Philosopher * Husbando
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
It was fun sitting around the campfire sharing stories! Saruko was one of the couple folks that really helped Miyako in navigating a whole world of potential futures and developments and I enjoyed those conversations greatly.
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
While Saruko was arguably one of our most court-focused and lore focused characters, and thus has less presence in combat scenes for obvious reasons, I really liked seeing her here, and that she was as important to several events as she was.
Phi was a good girl! Shinsei's kid's not going to be tainted! (whew. I was actually worried there a couple times). He's even going to have a face!
... I digress. I will say, however, that I am really looking forward to the Saru-family angles and their ties to Shinsei's line we've talked about. Nozomi won't be joining any families, as you might have guessed, but those two are definitely coming to visit and make plots and plans.
Did you have fun this time around? What's it like to play one of the courtly machines in a shadowlands event?
Phi was a good girl! Shinsei's kid's not going to be tainted! (whew. I was actually worried there a couple times). He's even going to have a face!
... I digress. I will say, however, that I am really looking forward to the Saru-family angles and their ties to Shinsei's line we've talked about. Nozomi won't be joining any families, as you might have guessed, but those two are definitely coming to visit and make plots and plans.
Did you have fun this time around? What's it like to play one of the courtly machines in a shadowlands event?
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- Togashi Saruko
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Beatings will continue until morale improves!
Wait, that's not right... *ahem*
Monkeys will continue until morale improves!
Honestly though, I had a great time with it. I considered some different character ideas for a while, because bringing courtly squishie on this trip sounded like a terrible idea! But, as game time approached, I was really in the mood to play a character that I knew would be fun for me. And I honestly don't mind being the background/support character. Support-types are my favorite types to play in a lot of games.
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
So.
Sora has tasked Kinyoubi with never letting Saruko live down her little rumor-game at the expedition's outset.
What horrible Ayakashi vengeance awaits him for that?
Sora has tasked Kinyoubi with never letting Saruko live down her little rumor-game at the expedition's outset.
What horrible Ayakashi vengeance awaits him for that?
Imperial • Assassin and Babysitter • Experienced • Bushi • Evil Eye • (The Worst) Sage (in Rokugan) • Team Hikaru • Disturbing Countenance • Willow • Blessed by Fukurokujin
Wears: Either a very simple kimono in Imperial colors or light armor strapped on over Hikaru garb and facepaint.
Carries: An array of weaponry, some traveling rations, a couple of lightweight trade goods, and some dried flower petals.
As of Late Night, Day 7, has a servant- a young woman named Kinyôbi
Status: 4.0 Glory: 4.0 Reputation: 1.5
Wears: Either a very simple kimono in Imperial colors or light armor strapped on over Hikaru garb and facepaint.
Carries: An array of weaponry, some traveling rations, a couple of lightweight trade goods, and some dried flower petals.
As of Late Night, Day 7, has a servant- a young woman named Kinyôbi
Status: 4.0 Glory: 4.0 Reputation: 1.5
- Togashi Saruko
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
I did finish it, just in time for the finale too! It was present in the Wedding-scene on Day 16.Togashi Nadare wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:25 amDid you ever finish the banner? I missed that
Hope you enjoyed the Togashi ties?
I greatly enjoyed the connection between Saruko and Nadare. It was nice to have someone she deeply trusted along, and I greatly enjoyed all the scenes of them together - from philosophy talk to Nadare low-key frustrating Saruko with how much of a smartass he was compared to her. Not that she'd admit it, of course!
Looking forward to seeing more of Nadare in the future. Really liked the "first tattooed man" feel there, and he had a really interesting personality and vibe.
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Good times, but the writing was on the wall even from Game 1, her relationship and closeness to Sora and basically most of what he abhors about that philosophy were probably going to form a wedge but the Bird sealed the deal it seems but even before that it felt that they were drifting apart.
Fun though.
Fun though.
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- Hantei Kinsen
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Will she ever shape change into a monkey or something?
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- Togashi Saruko
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Monkey knows love when she sees it. OhohohohohohoShinjo Miuna wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:13 pmNo questions, just some praise. Shirayuki was such a fun character to follow! And hey, she was right about Miuna and Hanzou, even if Miuna didn't want to admit it then! Haha. I'm sad we didn't get more time together but I enjoyed writing what I did with you ♡
And thank you. I'm glad she was enjoyable for you. I felt I was a little all over the place with no strong connections to folks this game, but I'm very glad to know my antics were enjoyable. <3
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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- Togashi Saruko
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
Not really. A little?
Her plan was more to indirectly help him find someone, hence the rumor at the start. Sora strikes her as the type of guy who would dig in his heels and refuse or think of some excuse if she pointed out a specific person and said "but what about this one?". xD So she'll just claim that her masterplan was a success.
A little sad he didn't tell her though! That's just cruel and mean!
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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- Togashi Saruko
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Re: Mother of Dragons, Queen of Monkeys (Saruko Q&A)
It was fun!Jiyo Ayumu wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:52 pmHow was it to be the social/artistic focused one in a big girls with dai-tsuchi and wizards party?
Do you plan to spin this particular story into a tale, and what will it say?
Honestly, I find that as long as you have the mindset ready to not be mechanically relevant, which I've always had with this character (no school techniques, lots of weird skills at 1 and 2, uneven spread of traits), is that I'l only be pleasantly surprised when I *am* mechanically relevant. And I was happy that the GMs included a social event at least and one that made sense too.
As mentioned earlier, I greatly enjoy playing support-roles, so I was also very mentally ready to just fluff-wise provide entertainment during the trip in forms of storytelling and music.
I am considering spending a point on making an epic tale about this adventure! Her side of the story would probably focus very much on the strength of many coming together, and the importance of family-love saving the day as well.
No problem. She found his interaction on Day 1 a little odd too, and Saruko thought it rather funny that Kyosei insisted on calling the Kami "little gods".Kyosei of the Isawa wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 2:37 pmSorry for not much interaction, but Togashi is the one Kami that Kyosei actively doesn't like. So, he just tends to avoid the Dragon entirely.
As she knows, there's nothing "little" about them.
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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