The Uesung Clan
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Roleplay posts: 15 
Registered: Dec 20, 2015 19:16:51 GMT -8
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Post by The Uesung Clan on Dec 20, 2015 21:07:22 GMT -8
Uesung Ronin Encampment
In a part of Katashima, where no Daimyo treads, rests the ruined lands of the former Uesung Province. Where once there stood a mighty castle surrounded by fertile land, there remains only rubble and ruin. The neglected province has since become a home for ronin, vagrants, and other vagabonds. A dangerous place, even for the greatest of warriors. It is land once ravaged by war, but now ruled by nature.
Those loyal samurai who survived the Uesung's extermination still remain. They have nowhere to go, and are wanted men in all other regions of Katashima. Though skilled and powerful, they are disgraced and without a master, and so live hopelessly in the ruins of their former lord's land, waiting for the end times.
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Kenjin Uesung
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Roleplay posts: 54
Age: 25
Registered: Aug 12, 2015 15:08:28 GMT -8
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Post by Kenjin Uesung on Dec 20, 2015 21:17:38 GMT -8
At least a dozen warriors sit quietly around a camp fire in the still of night. Grizzled, bruised, and beaten, these warriors are ronin: former samurai who fought for Lord Uesung. Unfortunately for them, their master was killed almost two decades ago, and they have remained in the ruined land ever since, having nowhere else to go. Every day is a struggle as they fight and compete with other ronin who stalk the land. Today's struggle was another bad one. They lost a fellow warrior, a brother in arms, and so sat in silence around the fire, remembering their comrade. "There!" One of the ronin jumps to his feet, gripping the hilt of his katana with one hand and pointing into the darkness with the other. There, in the shadows of the night, there walks a man. The other ronin all prop or stand up, looking at the figure as he comes into the fire's light. "No need to be alarmed," the figure says. He is dressed in white robes and traditional samurai armor. Judging by his appearance, he is no ronin and exhibits the appearance of a well-trained warrior. "Who are you," commands a bald-headed samurai, one of the oldest out of the group. "Speak now, or my brothers shall strike you down where you stand." The figure walks closer, where he is clearly visible. He says nothing, only draws the odachi which is slung over his back. He pulls it out slowly so as to let the ronin anticipate its full length. Disbelief covers the ronins faces, there hands coming off of the grips of their own blades. Eyes widen and mouths drop as they realize what it is. "No... it can't be! Is that... " "Yes," the figure says, clasping the hilt in both hands. "It is I, Kenjin Uesung, son of Kagen Uesung, and rightful heir of this province! And I have come here to reclaim what is rightfully mine!" Some of the ronin cry, some of them laugh in joy, but they all fall to their knees - either out of joyful-weakness or respect. They bow before him, pledging their loyalty. It is a small band, but a loyal band - a happy band. They know this man speaks the truth, for he wields the Tachi no Akuma. "You bow as ronin, but you shall stand as samurai. Now, stand before me, and let me see your faces, for I aim to know the people who serve me." The ronin - no, samurai - will sleep good tonight. Their lord, Kenjin Uesung, will sleep with them, protected by his newly-acquired retainers. [Exit to the Main Gate] |
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Hametsu
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Roleplay posts: 1
Age: 34
Physical Description: An imposing warrior of great height and stature. He was trained in the Uesung Province at a young age, but was forced to be a ronin after Kagen's death. Raised in the harsh badlands of the region, and further trained by the grizzled, veteran samurai of Kagen, Hametsu has become an exemplary warrior. He was reinstated as a samurai by his new master, Kenjin Uesung.
Clothes and Equipment: Hametsu wears quality samurai armor, which is purple, black, yellow, and other colors. This armor belonged to his father, who served Lord Kagen honorably, and he has obtained it rightfully.
He also carries a katana, which he uses sparingly. His main choice of weapons are his two short swords, which he dual wields.
Registered: Dec 24, 2015 8:24:46 GMT -8
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Post by Hametsu on Dec 24, 2015 8:43:27 GMT -8
Hametsu stood upon a ridge which overlooked a plain down below. He wondered if his master, Kenjin Uesung, would ever return. Perhaps the other Daimyo and the Empress herself deemed him evil, like his ancestors, and killed him - like they did his father. Or perhaps he was gathering more allies. Whatever the case, Hametsu was concerned for his lord, for he needed someone to serve without being known as a ronin.
One of the other samurai walked up beside him. "Anything?"
"No." Hametsu's voice was dark, deep, and rigid. He was a large man, an intimidating man, and it was no surprise he was the de facto commander of the samurai here.
The samurai sighed and then went back to the camp. Hametsu looked on, awaiting any reinforcements - or even the arrival of his lord.
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Kenjin Uesung
Committed
Roleplay posts: 54
Age: 25
Registered: Aug 12, 2015 15:08:28 GMT -8
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Post by Kenjin Uesung on Dec 27, 2015 10:52:38 GMT -8
Kenjin and his samurai re-arrived at the encampment and was immediately greeted by Hametsu. "Any word," he asked.
Kenjin laughed and dismounted his horse, letting one of the other samurai retrieve it for him. "Eager for battle, Hametsu? No. I will accept no reinforcements. We will take this land back now, or will die trying."
The samurai all stopped what they were doing and looked at Kenjin. Hametsu looked curiously at his master. "What ever do you mean, Lord Uesung?"
"I mean, we will take this lands with our weapons, or die trying," Kenjin reiterated. "And we shall do it in the Empress' name. Now, prepare your arms and armor and make ready for war. We head out tomorrow."
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