The Second Shield
The Second Shield
You have been tasked as the second line of defense of the shugenja enacting the ritual. If you fall, all is lost.
Location: The Edge of the Pit
Participants: 4 character, plus Shinjo
Time: Early Evening. This event will open at 09:00 PDT.
Rules:
This is a roleplaying thread until such time as the characters in Those Who Defend can no longer continue and the enemies left make it through them. After that time, it will become a combat thread with the remaining enemies/waves.
Location: The Edge of the Pit
Participants: 4 character, plus Shinjo
Time: Early Evening. This event will open at 09:00 PDT.
Rules:
This is a roleplaying thread until such time as the characters in Those Who Defend can no longer continue and the enemies left make it through them. After that time, it will become a combat thread with the remaining enemies/waves.
GM + Bird + Glorious Plumage + Experienced
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
Re: The Second Shield
Shinjo stood tensely near the shugenja, splitting her attention between watching their years of work to retrieve her brother come to fruition and watching for any enemies that may break through the first ranks.
Kami | Paragon of Honesty | Paragon of Compassion | Daredevil | Quick | Absolute Direction | Wary
Honor: 10.0, Status: 9.0, Glory: 10.0
Run by GM Canary
Honor: 10.0, Status: 9.0, Glory: 10.0
Run by GM Canary
Re: The Second Shield
Nanzi glanced to the Kirin champion and said, "This will succeed."
Family Daimyo | Sexy DILF | Dark Skin | Doji's Husband | Prodigy | Divine Tongue | Oni Daddy
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
- Hantei Kinsen
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Re: The Second Shield
Kinsen sides with Nanzi, swinging a newly received and jade-nail-coated proto-tetsubo. "Oh! You're here."
Stag Clan • Waifu • Bushi • Fierce • Blessed • Rawr • Ouch • Jade Nails • Golden Eyes • Noriaki Beast
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0
Re: The Second Shield
Nanzi held out his arm and allowed his Raven to land on his gloved hand and he said, “Where else would I be, dear sister?”
He gently stroked the raven’s sleek black feathers and then said, “Stay alert friend, this is a moment of history.” He then raised his hand and the raven took off once more to circle and keep and eye out for trouble avoiding the worst of the weather.
He gently stroked the raven’s sleek black feathers and then said, “Stay alert friend, this is a moment of history.” He then raised his hand and the raven took off once more to circle and keep and eye out for trouble avoiding the worst of the weather.
Family Daimyo | Sexy DILF | Dark Skin | Doji's Husband | Prodigy | Divine Tongue | Oni Daddy
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Re: The Second Shield
Shinjo nodded, though she still looked fairly tense. "Yes... I know."
Kami | Paragon of Honesty | Paragon of Compassion | Daredevil | Quick | Absolute Direction | Wary
Honor: 10.0, Status: 9.0, Glory: 10.0
Run by GM Canary
Honor: 10.0, Status: 9.0, Glory: 10.0
Run by GM Canary
- Hantei Kinsen
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Re: The Second Shield
She smiles at his question, replying and cocking her head back at the sudden raven landing, "Er... watching pretty birds... but guess you can do plenty of that afterwards."Nanzi wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:32 amNanzi held out his arm and allowed his Raven to land on his gloved hand and he said, “Where else would I be, dear sister?”
He gently stroked the raven’s sleek black feathers and then said, “Stay alert friend, this is a moment of history.” He then raised his hand and the raven took off once more to circle and keep and eye out for trouble avoiding the worst of the weather.
With a nod to Shinjo, Kinsen's internal energy is gets boosted over the top. She confesses, having being sleeping in –– closely –– the same tent for some nights about now, "It is so good to have you nearby."
Stag Clan • Waifu • Bushi • Fierce • Blessed • Rawr • Ouch • Jade Nails • Golden Eyes • Noriaki Beast
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0
Re: The Second Shield
Kanna was here as well, and pacing nervously. That she wasn't directly with Reiko filled her with a clear sense of unease... but one that she was doing her best to quell. She couldn't be at Reiko's side right now. Physical threats were her job. And being the last line of defense was going to be her job. She was quiet, eyes narrow. We get past this. Reiko and Fu Leng comes home. Then I can rest a bit. Marry a pretty girl. Maybe actual start working on training a bit more. But first. We get past this.
Spider Clan | Reiko's Shadow | Wary | Warrior
Carries: Tetsubo, Bronze Sword, Practical Clothing, Bottle of Wine, Bottle of Beer
Status: 1 | Glory: 2 | Reputation: no fucks given
Carries: Tetsubo, Bronze Sword, Practical Clothing, Bottle of Wine, Bottle of Beer
Status: 1 | Glory: 2 | Reputation: no fucks given
- Jiyo Ayumu
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- Joined: Sun May 10, 2020 10:44 pm
Re: The Second Shield
Ayumu was there as well, in his armor discolored by splashes of acid, very obviously nervous. But who wouldn't be in such circumstances?
Imperial | Former Isawa | Bushi | Artisan | Skeletal
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Re: The Second Shield
Nanzi was all smiles and confidence. He said to the defenders, "We all must die sometime, my friends, but we will do so only after we have held this line. A samurai knows Courage, and Honor is stronger than Iron."Jiyo Ayumu wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:15 amAyumu was there as well, in his armor discolored by splashes of acid, very obviously nervous. But who wouldn't be in such circumstances?
He added, "We are the bulwark against the Terror. We are the Defenders of Ningen-do. We are Samurai and we shall know no fear."
Family Daimyo | Sexy DILF | Dark Skin | Doji's Husband | Prodigy | Divine Tongue | Oni Daddy
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
- Jiyo Ayumu
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Re: The Second Shield
"Fearless people do stupid things Lord Nanzi. I'd rather be aware of the danger and use my fear as fuel to prepare for it as best as I can."
While saying that, Ayumu started meticulously coating the blade of his yari with dust from a small, raw, uncut piece of jade.
"We've fought a beast that was basically immune to anything but jade yesterday. I've heard you also had one such encounter."
While saying that, Ayumu started meticulously coating the blade of his yari with dust from a small, raw, uncut piece of jade.
"We've fought a beast that was basically immune to anything but jade yesterday. I've heard you also had one such encounter."
Imperial | Former Isawa | Bushi | Artisan | Skeletal
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Re: The Second Shield
"Courage is not fearlessness," he said chuckling applying Jade to his blade. "Courage is the strength to overcome that which brings terror."
Family Daimyo | Sexy DILF | Dark Skin | Doji's Husband | Prodigy | Divine Tongue | Oni Daddy
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
- Jiyo Ayumu
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Re: The Second Shield
"Well, if the monsters challenge us to a word definition fight, we'll be sure to win with you on our side.
Joke aside, I don't think courage will be the issue. No one who has come this far lacks it. Though one may argue the most courageous ones are the ones on the frontline at this very moment, not us."
Joke aside, I don't think courage will be the issue. No one who has come this far lacks it. Though one may argue the most courageous ones are the ones on the frontline at this very moment, not us."
Imperial | Former Isawa | Bushi | Artisan | Skeletal
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Re: The Second Shield
"There are no tiers here, we are fulfilling an important role, same as those going into the Pit," he said looking at the strange man.
Family Daimyo | Sexy DILF | Dark Skin | Doji's Husband | Prodigy | Divine Tongue | Oni Daddy
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
- Hantei Kinsen
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- Joined: Mon May 11, 2020 6:06 am
Re: The Second Shield
Bad blood or not, Honor binds Kinsen to show courtesy. She bows to greet a fellow woman-in-arms. "May the light of the Kami guide us."Kanna wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:55 amKanna was here as well, and pacing nervously. That she wasn't directly with Reiko filled her with a clear sense of unease... but one that she was doing her best to quell. She couldn't be at Reiko's side right now. Physical threats were her job. And being the last line of defense was going to be her job. She was quiet, eyes narrow. We get past this. Reiko and Fu Leng comes home. Then I can rest a bit. Marry a pretty girl. Maybe actual start working on training a bit more. But first. We get past this.
Kinsen nods to Nanzi with a smirk, and raises her eyebrows playfully to Ayumu, saying, "I am glad for the work you did to my kimono. I might finally put your geniousness to good use. Although, I hope it won't be necessary."
Stag Clan • Waifu • Bushi • Fierce • Blessed • Rawr • Ouch • Jade Nails • Golden Eyes • Noriaki Beast
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0
- Jiyo Ayumu
- Posts: 666
- Joined: Sun May 10, 2020 10:44 pm
Re: The Second Shield
"I am aware of the importance of our current duty. I am also aware that it is the position where I can be the most useful.
But nonetheless, it's easier to be courageous when you're slightly farther away from doom.
It's like... I've been on cooking duty a lot of this expedition. It's an important duty, vital even. People need to eat to not die. But I wouldn't say it requires as much courage as what we are doing today."
"Thank you for your kind words lady Kinsen.Hantei Kinsen wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 2:10 amKinsen nods to Nanzi with a smirk, and raises her eyebrows playfully to Ayumu, saying, "I am glad for the work you did to my kimono. I might finally put your geniousness to good use. Although, I hope it won't be necessary."
In a way, it's relaxing to think that the best that could happen would be for us to do nothing today."
Imperial | Former Isawa | Bushi | Artisan | Skeletal
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Re: The Second Shield
Kanna, on the other hand, glares at Kinsen with a bare nod of her head. "And may our arms be strong enough to carry the day," is her cold response. Which was probably more polite than one could reasonably have expected.Hantei Kinsen wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 2:10 amBad blood or not, Honor binds Kinsen to show courtesy. She bows to greet a fellow woman-in-arms. "May the light of the Kami guide us."
Spider Clan | Reiko's Shadow | Wary | Warrior
Carries: Tetsubo, Bronze Sword, Practical Clothing, Bottle of Wine, Bottle of Beer
Status: 1 | Glory: 2 | Reputation: no fucks given
Carries: Tetsubo, Bronze Sword, Practical Clothing, Bottle of Wine, Bottle of Beer
Status: 1 | Glory: 2 | Reputation: no fucks given
Re: The Second Shield
Nanzi said calmly, "Speak ill of my Courage, or of those that stand beside you, one more time Jiyo-san and Nanzi will know the reason why."
"If you wish to revel in your cowardice, do so in silence."
"If you wish to revel in your cowardice, do so in silence."
Family Daimyo | Sexy DILF | Dark Skin | Doji's Husband | Prodigy | Divine Tongue | Oni Daddy
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
- Jiyo Ayumu
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- Joined: Sun May 10, 2020 10:44 pm
Re: The Second Shield
"That's not what I'm saying at...
Let's just stop there. I feel like we're using the same words, but don't put the same meaning behind them.
Our actions have proven and will prove more than anything we could say."
Let's just stop there. I feel like we're using the same words, but don't put the same meaning behind them.
Our actions have proven and will prove more than anything we could say."
Imperial | Former Isawa | Bushi | Artisan | Skeletal
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
Outfit in camp: No weapon, no trinket (D1-D7), jade (D9+) | On patrol: Light armor, yari, bronze sword, yumi + quiver
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What Is Expected | Description
- Hantei Kinsen
- Posts: 866
- Joined: Mon May 11, 2020 6:06 am
Re: The Second Shield
"Nanzi-sama likes to win. So, Ayumu-san, let's talk about victory please. He's the head of his family. Hmmm." Kinsen chants up to the bickering pair.
Stag Clan • Waifu • Bushi • Fierce • Blessed • Rawr • Ouch • Jade Nails • Golden Eyes • Noriaki Beast
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0
Description • Theme • Reputation: What is Expected • Status: 4.0 • Glory: 9.0 • Infamy: 1.0
Wears: Black Silk Choker, Jade Pendant (Hantei's Gift).
Outdoor Gear: Battle-Ready Kimono (Designed by Jiyo Ayumu), Small Knife, Bronze Sword, Bow & Arrows, Light Armor.
Indoor Gear: Fabulous White-Golden Kimono (Doji's Gift).
TN to be recognized is 0