Regent Homura Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 47 
Age: 48
Physical Description: Tall and with inquisitive brown eyes. Sports a small chin beard and a moustache.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears whatever garment fits the given situation, but is always immaculately dressed.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 5:42:49 GMT -8
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Post by Regent Homura Hizashi on Feb 3, 2019 7:22:06 GMT -8
Continued from: Hizashi Ambassador MansionHomura nodded back at his friend with a simple smile enjoying the fact that they were able to cooperate at such an important time in the history of Tawakoshi. "Yes indeed, that was my thought. But you must join me as quickly as possible so we do not get split up, there is much danger in taking such an important position from the enemy. But I trust you, Akagi-dono!" Homura said before circling around the right flank. Before long the Homura would hear the ruckus of the horses and the shouting of confused soldiers. Soon Akagi's elite team of samurai would be all over the enemy soldiers and allow Homura's team to take the gate. "Come on men, this is the moment we have all been waiting for! The moment where we let some fresh air into Xuandao!" Homura said confidently although he could only hope the battle outside was going as expected or this act might not be as triumphant as he had hoped. "Open the gates!" Homura suddenly heard from above the gates. "Mad Dog Ebizou is pulling back..!" the shogun's soldier elaborated while another soldier slapped the first one. "You idiot, Ebizou never pulls back and he'll hang you from your toes if he hears you say that!" the other soldier said as they started to open the gate. "Shit..!" Homura exclaimed. This was bad... If one of the generals were riding into the city with a sizable army they would ride directly towards... Akagi! It was now important to seize control of and close the gate to prevent this and signalling to his samurai they cast themselves fearlessly towards the gate control area seemingly catching the soldiers very much off guard. As they quickly fought their way up onto the plateau above the gate Homura eventually dispatched of the last soldier and commanded his samurai to take control and turn the wheels that closed the gate again. However beneath him - and unaware of the gate being closed general Ebizou and his soldiers rode back into Xuandao and down the main road leading into the city directly towards the burning haystacks and confusion that Akagi's burning arrow had caused. The clash between the crazy general of Jeoncho and the stoic daimyo of Quying and his men seemed inevitable. The gate was closed as quickly as possible leaving well over half of Ebizou's men outside the gate severely limiting how many soldiers rode along with Ebizou into Xuandao and Homura prayed that Akagi would be alright. The force that would meet them would still be sizable and Homura himself and his samurai already had the shogun's soldiers to try and fend off as they sought to retake control of the gate while Homura peered down onto the battlefield. 'Come on Kojuro, dispatch the last ones so we can open the gate and let you in fast!' he thought as he commandeered one of his soldier. "Fire a single fiery arrow high into the sky and into the battlefield to show them that we are here!" he said firmly and added. "The shogun's men must never set foot on this gate again - fight them as if all future depended on it!" Homura shouted to the men holding the stairs as the fight intensified. |
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Shogun's Army
Established
Roleplay posts: 21
Age: Between 18 and 50
Physical Description: The army consists of a combination of samurai and peasant soldiers wielding a wealth of different weapons.
Clothes and Equipment: About 30% use prime samurai armor while the next 20% use somewhat cheaper samurai armor of either wood or metal. The 50% have little to no armor. They use spears, naginata, bows and some of the lower ranks even sling shots and clubs.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jul 16, 2018 12:16:37 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun's Army on Feb 3, 2019 12:43:56 GMT -8
While he and his horses burst into the city it took a while for Ebizou to realize the fact that things were not exactly as they should be. Seeing the burning haystack in front of him and the confusion and men fighting he looked back and saw that probably only a third of his men or less had reached the inside of Xuandao the gate firmly shut behind him to his great surprise.
"What is this?!?" he yelled angry that his plan of taking the fight inside the city had seemed to crumble. His first instinct was to ride back to the gate and reopen it, but that would most likely still be too late for the soldiers that didn't make it inside the city as a wave of Hizashi samurai would have fallen upon them already.
He clenched his teeth and looked angrily around before seeing it - the soldiers.
"Quying..!" he exclaimed bitterly recognizing them instantly. Mad Dog Ebizou had memorized all the insignia of any official and unofficial clan in Tawakoshi along with their mannerisms, strengths and weaknesses and even their accents. Ohhh the time he could use torturing people from unknown clans and areas just to get all aspects of what made them recognizable out of them. He had enjoyed it but it also meant he was not fooled by anyone and knew that a scalp might be here somewhere.
"A half dead Quying bird once told me that the daimyo of Quying enjoys being on the frontline with his soldiers!" Ebizou shouted out through the chaos and the clouds of smoke hoping to get the attention of Akagi.
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Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 181
Age: 29
Physical Description: Black hair matches a pair of green eyes and well-tanned skin. His hands bear numerous scars from rope burns and large splinters, as do his legs. He is well-muscled, looking more like a dock-worker than a daimyo, but he emphasizes the ability to do personally what he commands others to do. It is not uncommon that he smells of the sea, in fact he tends to bathe in it, using the power of the sea to cleanse his body.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears traditional samurai armor, which has been carefully constructed and enchanted to prevent damage by corrosion or rust in the salty environment he is often found in. His katana has received the same treatment, the handle wrapped in the skin of a monstrous shark, the blade forged from the toughest steel.
Registered: Jun 27, 2016 9:39:02 GMT -8
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Post by Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku on Feb 12, 2019 9:12:02 GMT -8
Akagi saw the gates open as the smoke shifted and the flag of Ebizou caught his immediate attention. Akagi had never been particularly fond of the "Mad Dog", especially after the comments made about dishonor at his Father's funeral and the rumors of his penchant for torture. The General's words slid across the battlefield, drawing the attention of the Daimyo and his Guard.
The space between the two was nearly empty of soldiers, the wind picking up and clearing the smoke as Akagi got a good look at his new foe.
"A half-dead Quying bird is still worth far more than you Ebizou." He shouted back, holding his sword at the ready.
"Would you fight me like a man, and let us decide the fate of the gates honorably?" He yelled, hoping that at the very least the duel would give Homura the time he needed to wrest control of the gates away from the Shogun's men.
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Shogun's Army
Established
Roleplay posts: 21
Age: Between 18 and 50
Physical Description: The army consists of a combination of samurai and peasant soldiers wielding a wealth of different weapons.
Clothes and Equipment: About 30% use prime samurai armor while the next 20% use somewhat cheaper samurai armor of either wood or metal. The 50% have little to no armor. They use spears, naginata, bows and some of the lower ranks even sling shots and clubs.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jul 16, 2018 12:16:37 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun's Army on Feb 26, 2019 8:11:56 GMT -8
And there it was presenting itself to Ebizou... His scalp and prize.
"Hahaha! You think so, Akagi?" Ebizou laughed with a bitter yet somewhat amused voice. "Well as you might know, Akagi, I fight like a dog! A vicious ravenous dog and I don't care about worth in the tiniest. But if you're asking me to face you one on one - I'd do that." he said and smirked while dismounting his horse.
"My puppies... go kill the rest while I take care of this one!" he commanded his soldiers that shortly after would take the fight to the Quying party.
"Now we'll be having fun. Which one do your want be to take first? Arm or leg?" he asked Akagi rhetorically as he drew his katana. "As A dog I'll take hold of any bone ya' know?" he said and flashed his teeth in a grin. Suddenly Ebizou came towards Akagi with his katana cutting upwards in an arc towards the lightly armored patch at the arm pit - the mad dog's speed betraying his age.
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Regent Homura Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 47
Age: 48
Physical Description: Tall and with inquisitive brown eyes. Sports a small chin beard and a moustache.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears whatever garment fits the given situation, but is always immaculately dressed.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 5:42:49 GMT -8
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Post by Regent Homura Hizashi on Feb 26, 2019 8:26:53 GMT -8
Homura could just about see that the shogun's soldiers had stopped further down the main road - it had to be Akagi and his men that was stalling their progress.
"Nice work, Akagi-dono..!" he said to himself and clenched his fist, but hope was hanging by a thread as some of the soldiers that rode along with Ebizou had noticed the fighting for the gates and was about to assist the ones already fighting Homura's men for the control of the gate.
Behind him however he heard the whistling sound of a signal arrow and hope yet again touched his heart. Homura raced over to the other side seeing that the remaining men of the shogunate army had surrendered before the gate and that everything was in place for them to open the gate.
"Come quickly, we're opening the gates! It's now!" he shouted at three of his men leaving only a couple to fend off the invaders on the stairs. Putting all his strength into turning the wheels and his men the same the gate doors slowly creaked as they opened up. However suddenly an arrow found the back of on of the men assisting in opening the gate.
"D-don't stop! If we don't open this gate, it is all over!" he commanded them to continue still as the gate continued open, one of the double door gate a little faster than the other. But it was enough for the Hizashi to start infiltrating the city in numbers. But at halfway open Homura stopped and pointed towards the stairs.
"They are in! We must hold the stairs now - our own life and honor is at stake. Don't let it be in vain!" he commanded as the three of them assisted the last remaining samurai in fending off the shogun's soldiers at the stairs.
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Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 181
Age: 29
Physical Description: Black hair matches a pair of green eyes and well-tanned skin. His hands bear numerous scars from rope burns and large splinters, as do his legs. He is well-muscled, looking more like a dock-worker than a daimyo, but he emphasizes the ability to do personally what he commands others to do. It is not uncommon that he smells of the sea, in fact he tends to bathe in it, using the power of the sea to cleanse his body.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears traditional samurai armor, which has been carefully constructed and enchanted to prevent damage by corrosion or rust in the salty environment he is often found in. His katana has received the same treatment, the handle wrapped in the skin of a monstrous shark, the blade forged from the toughest steel.
Registered: Jun 27, 2016 9:39:02 GMT -8
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Post by Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku on Feb 28, 2019 18:06:41 GMT -8
Akagi's men, led by half of his personal guards, moved quickly to engage the Mad Dog's forces, the two groups evenly matched as they fought for dominance of the gates. The remainder of Akagi's personal guard would ensure no interference in the fight, as well as positioning themselves to potentially avenge their Daimyo...
"You talk too much." He retorted, stepping to the side of the uppercut, his own blade cutting in to go for the Mad Dog's now exposed torso. The expression on his face was stoic, he seemed to take no delight in this particular set of carnage.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Mar 1, 2019 13:44:31 GMT -8
Kojuro turned to Yasuke and gave a smile. “Yes, let’s do that.” It seemed as though they were nearly there, but the war wasn’t over yet. Kojuro’s focus on controlling the flow of the battle hadn’t given him much opportunity for small moments of levity but he was glad to have Yasuke Shisou beside him ready for a fight still, and Wuppo too. They would see this through together. The Hizashi army started through the gates. Urabe Shogo’s men headed through first, but as the gates came to a halt halfway open, he stopped and waved through the main party. “Lord Hizashi, quickly!” If the gates closed, it was important that at least Kojuro was on the right side of it to take the Capital from the Shogunate control even if the whole army didn’t get through. In the end, formation was broken and Kojuro along with a number of the Hizashi army found themselves on the inside of city gates, faced with Shogunate men in the midst of trying to wrest control back from the Hizashi clan. Shogo’s men had already begun engaging archers on the ground who were shooting up at the walls. Kojuro looked up to the top of the city walls, spotting Homura himself. “Quickly! Up the stairs and assist Homura-dono in holding the gate!” If they couldn’t protect Homura who was a vital lynchpin in the plan there would need to be a whole lot of improvising after the city was won, and that was more than he cared to think about. “Yasuke, with me. Wuppo… I’m not sure the stairs will take your weight. Be ready to hold the gate open! Tsuru-san, protect Wuppo!” Kojuro began to climb the stairs along with his personal guards, with his sword drawn intending to cut through as many of them as necessary to reach Homura and secure the mechanism. |
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Shogun's Army
Established
Roleplay posts: 21
Age: Between 18 and 50
Physical Description: The army consists of a combination of samurai and peasant soldiers wielding a wealth of different weapons.
Clothes and Equipment: About 30% use prime samurai armor while the next 20% use somewhat cheaper samurai armor of either wood or metal. The 50% have little to no armor. They use spears, naginata, bows and some of the lower ranks even sling shots and clubs.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jul 16, 2018 12:16:37 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun's Army on Mar 4, 2019 12:40:07 GMT -8
The Mad Dog almost howled as he himself and the daimyo engaged in a battle to the death. The daimyo was quick to avoid his cut but there was no time nor willingness to commend such a thing and thus the mad dog quickly stepped out to the side changing the direction of his cut to intercept the sword of the daimyo before trying to thrust Akagi's blade to the ground - and if succeeding Ebizou would let his own katana travel along Akagi's blade still keeping a downwards pressure and cutting towards Akagi's throat in a decisive yet bold move.
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Mar 4, 2019 12:49:20 GMT -8
Yasuke hurried inside along with Kojuro as the gate opened and saw how chaos inside. Well it would be chaos for most people but for Yasuke it looked eerily like another night out - only there were more horses and less sake - yet. Apparently though the gate had been taken under control by forces inside the city - but it was not Quying as the crest on the few people still battling up there was definitely Hizashi.
"Sure, Kojuro. Let's kick them off the stairs before we sack the palace!" Yasuke said and grinned. He was kind of looking forward to the hectic tour of Xuandao a city he had never been in before and hoped that the castle hadn't been burned to the ground yet so he could see it in all its rumored splendor - and perhaps start the fire himself... Of course after he had robbed their sake chamber and stuffed a few jewels into the pockets he had had sewn into his clothes for this very occasion. War was the very definition of 'finder's keepers'.
"Let me have a go at them first!" he said confidently to Kojuro and jumped off his horse running towards the soldiers on the stairs stepping in front of Kojuro to take the grunt of the danger. With teeth bared Yasuke let out his inner war dog slicing, kicking and head butting whatever was near him in a bid to shake their moral and make life a bit easier. However he could use a bottle of sake soon.
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Regent Homura Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 47
Age: 48
Physical Description: Tall and with inquisitive brown eyes. Sports a small chin beard and a moustache.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears whatever garment fits the given situation, but is always immaculately dressed.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 5:42:49 GMT -8
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Post by Regent Homura Hizashi on Mar 4, 2019 12:58:43 GMT -8
Homura fought the best he could to keep the shogun's soldiers from retaking the gate bulwark and as Kojuro and his soldiers passed through the gate a hopeful joy started rising in his heart. The young Hizashi had even brought the beastly ogre he had told Homura about in the letters and his strength looked truly frightful even from up there.
"Hizashi Kojuro..!" he exclaimed with a smile directed at Kojuro although it was only for a brief moment as his attention was needed in front of him where the tough fight continued. Although now the shogun's men were being assaulted from behind and outnumbered and would need to fight both ways now. This was starting to look much better and he himself and the men took courage from seeing their plan working and were even more determined to not make the shogun's dogs retake control of the gates. Never again would the shogun control the gates!
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Wuppo
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 114
Physical Description: "The citizens of Tamatoshi Bay would lay eyes on Wuppo, a 10-foot tall ogre, dirty with grime and what was probably dried blood. The giant's black beard was messily braided and twisted into two strands that hung from his chin, and the hair atop his head tied into a somewhat familiar but not entirely correct topknot."
Registered: Jun 20, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -8
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Post by Wuppo on Mar 4, 2019 18:50:52 GMT -8
To Wuppo's mind, the situation set before him was very easy - as most things tended to be with him. Kojuro, his friend who he had promised to protect, had told him to keep the gates open. This meant the gates would remain open with complete disregard for anything else. Wuppo had been given a very simple task, and closing the gates would absolutely require bringing down the ogre first.
With his viciously spiked club in his left hand, Wuppo quickly made use of a nearby wagon, laid over on its side. What might have been impromptu reinforcement of the fortifications now became a shield for Wuppo as he grabbed the front axel of the wooden wagon with his right hand, and lifted it off the ground. Wuppo hoisted the wagon up on his right side to protect himself from the light and scattered archer fire that would undoubtedly be coming for such a large target like himself. He moved right into the middle of the space between the gates, and once again began laying his giant club to just about anything dumb enough to be within his reach.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Mar 5, 2019 13:53:42 GMT -8
With Yasuke leading the way up the stairs, Kojuro only had the odd few already wounded or attempting to run away to deal with, and those were either dispatched with his sword or flung over the edge of the stairway with the kind of technique Yasuke had brought into Kojuro's repertoire via his bar room brawling demonstrations.
Soon enough, the Kiyonai Hizashi forces joined with their cousins from the city branch and Kojuro was soon grasping the wrist of Homura. “Homura-dono, good to see you. We made it in the end,” he said, with some attempted restraint in his delight at seeing his father's cousin Homura again alive and well.
“Are things here going as planned?” he asked. “Is the Shogun---?” So far he had heard nothing of the supposed assassination. Whether it had gone ahead or not, whether it had succeeded or not, whether the Shogun had found out about it or not. Here and now wasn't exactly the place to discuss it but the right kind of nod or shake of the head from Homura could tell him a great deal.
From the vantage atop the gates he could see smoke and fire, but also plenty of Quying banners. And also below there was Wuppo, holding a wagon above his head as an impromptu arrow shield while Tsuru surrounded him with her archers.
“We need to press on to the Shogun's palace. Are you planning to stay holding the gate or should I leave Tsuru-san here to take over?” he asked Homura. Over the city the roof of the Shogun's Palace and that of the Imperial Palace could be spotted. Kojuro pointed out their destination to Yasuke. “Its right at the centre of the city, but don't worry, unlike in Kiyonai the streets are mainly straight.”
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Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 181
Age: 29
Physical Description: Black hair matches a pair of green eyes and well-tanned skin. His hands bear numerous scars from rope burns and large splinters, as do his legs. He is well-muscled, looking more like a dock-worker than a daimyo, but he emphasizes the ability to do personally what he commands others to do. It is not uncommon that he smells of the sea, in fact he tends to bathe in it, using the power of the sea to cleanse his body.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears traditional samurai armor, which has been carefully constructed and enchanted to prevent damage by corrosion or rust in the salty environment he is often found in. His katana has received the same treatment, the handle wrapped in the skin of a monstrous shark, the blade forged from the toughest steel.
Registered: Jun 27, 2016 9:39:02 GMT -8
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Post by Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku on Mar 8, 2019 7:46:12 GMT -8
The Mad Dog almost howled as he himself and the daimyo engaged in a battle to the death. The daimyo was quick to avoid his cut but there was no time nor willingness to commend such a thing and thus the mad dog quickly stepped out to the side changing the direction of his cut to intercept the sword of the daimyo before trying to thrust Akagi's blade to the ground - and if succeeding Ebizou would let his own katana travel along Akagi's blade still keeping a downwards pressure and cutting towards Akagi's throat in a decisive yet bold move. Akagi felt the blade shift down into the dirt, letting go with one hand and allowing it to travel with far less resistance than would be expected, his now free hand grabbing Ebizou's wrist to stop the other. Akagi stepped in close and smashed his helmet into Ebizou's nose. Not the cleanest move, perhaps, but Akagi was used to fighting pirates, and they did not fight clean at all. When the fate of his Empire was at stake, neither did he. |
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Shogun's Army
Established
Roleplay posts: 21
Age: Between 18 and 50
Physical Description: The army consists of a combination of samurai and peasant soldiers wielding a wealth of different weapons.
Clothes and Equipment: About 30% use prime samurai armor while the next 20% use somewhat cheaper samurai armor of either wood or metal. The 50% have little to no armor. They use spears, naginata, bows and some of the lower ranks even sling shots and clubs.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jul 16, 2018 12:16:37 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun's Army on Mar 10, 2019 2:28:14 GMT -8
The elite samurai were normally not difficult targets for Ebizou to kill once they where overwhelmed by his viciousness and killing instinct - but this guy, daimyo Akagi Zuikaku, seemed like a cut above the rest. Only Ebizou didn't notice before his wrist was grabbed and his intended moved had been brought to a halt. A decisive headbutt met Ebizou's face breaking his nose and the force of the attack even blinding him momentarily causing The Mad Dog to let out a howl worthy of his nick name.
"Aaauurgh!!!" he yelled bringing his left hand to his face slashing evasively out before him while taking a couple of few confused steps backwards. It would take Ebizou a moments more to regain any solid defense and was wide open for that time being.
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Regent Homura Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 47
Age: 48
Physical Description: Tall and with inquisitive brown eyes. Sports a small chin beard and a moustache.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears whatever garment fits the given situation, but is always immaculately dressed.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 5:42:49 GMT -8
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Post by Regent Homura Hizashi on Mar 10, 2019 2:43:11 GMT -8
The sight of Kojuro and his men fighting the way up the stairs seemed to give both Homura and his remaining men almost super human amounts of stamina as they continued to fight with everything they had until the last of the shogun's soldiers had been killed off. As Kojuro grabbed Homura's wrist he was exhausted but with a smile on his lips, although his attention was still on whether or not there were more dangers around - one stray arrow and much could be undone in a single moment.
"Kojuru Hizashi-dono! I'm elated to see you again my friend!" he said and tried to regain his composure and breath as he shook his head. "No, I'm afraid it was a failure, the assassin we've sent couldn't even gain entry." he explained briefly. "I guess we made it this far and victory seems assured as Akagi-dono's forces have successfully infiltrated the city too and we should be passing him by a little further up the road - probably locked in combat. We should probably go there as quickly as possibly as it was the Mad Dog and his soldiers, that rode that way." Homura said slightly concerned.
"However we must strike the shogun hard but wisely as his elite ninja will still be there to guard the palace and they are said to each be the strength of ten samurai. But of course I'll come, you can leave things here safely to your general I'm sure!" Homura asserted and followed Kojuro if he was ready to continue towards the palace.
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Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 181
Age: 29
Physical Description: Black hair matches a pair of green eyes and well-tanned skin. His hands bear numerous scars from rope burns and large splinters, as do his legs. He is well-muscled, looking more like a dock-worker than a daimyo, but he emphasizes the ability to do personally what he commands others to do. It is not uncommon that he smells of the sea, in fact he tends to bathe in it, using the power of the sea to cleanse his body.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears traditional samurai armor, which has been carefully constructed and enchanted to prevent damage by corrosion or rust in the salty environment he is often found in. His katana has received the same treatment, the handle wrapped in the skin of a monstrous shark, the blade forged from the toughest steel.
Registered: Jun 27, 2016 9:39:02 GMT -8
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Post by Daimyo Akagi Zuikaku on Mar 19, 2019 10:54:43 GMT -8
It was all the opening Akagi needed to finish the duel as he sidestepped to avoid his foe's haphazard slashing. Akagi's blade swept smoothly up from the ground, severing Ebidou's head from his shoulders in one clean stroke.
"A dog indeed. Still, at least you finally learned to lie down." He stated with no great fanfare to the corpse of his foe.
His attention returned to the battle that had raged around the duel, his Warriors encouraged by the success of their Daimyo and crashing into their foes with the fury of the sea.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Mar 24, 2019 13:37:11 GMT -8
Kojuro nodded. It was what he had expected given the lack of news. “I see. No matter, we will just have to finish this the hard way.” Laying siege to the palace would take more lives than an assassination, but many had been saved by Oguro’s timely surrender and many more following suit afterwards. “Then we’ll take as many men as possible to the Palace.” He gave a small smile to Homura as his kinsman agreed to follow him to the Shogun’s Palace. Tsuru would remain to hold the walls, but on the way back down he called to Wuppo to leave the gates to the Hizashi forces. He ran back down the steps, and found one of Sanzaemon’s messenger corps. “Go to Lord Akagi, tell him we’re heading to the Shogun’s Palace and to join us once he’s ready if he’s able.”
[Exit to Shogun’s Palace]
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27 
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on May 27, 2019 12:32:45 GMT -8
The Yukimoto retinue was expected and easily seen. The Crane flags flew prominently from the outriders, and although there were three carriages that came with them, the Daimyo of Tokhung, the infamous woman herself, road on her own steed.
She was armed and was armored, but wore no helm -- at least, not as she approached the gates of the capital city. Beside her was the ever present Nun, and behind her were two more warriors in full armor and helm. If anyone knew anything about the Iron Crane, they could quickly assume that both of those warriors were female as well.
Unless stopped or impeded, the Yukimoto retinue intended to make its way through the gates, and to the palace as she had been...
... "Invited."
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Tawakoshi
Committed
Roleplay posts: 95
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 20, 2017 12:22:53 GMT -8
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Post by Tawakoshi on May 28, 2019 6:27:34 GMT -8
Likewise the flags on the walls of Sakura-Kyo - earlier known as Xuandao - wavered with the whirling green dragon in the middle to prove that Tawakoshi had indeed entered into a new area. Still the arrival of Lady Sayaka, or The Demon of Tokhung, as some of the lower classes had taken to calling her after hearing about the brutal take over of Mutsunobe, was making the guards tense already when the flags were seen in the distance. Approaching the gate the guards were playing 'saishohagu' and the loser would have the duty of greeting her.
"Lady Yukimoto I presume. Welcome to Sakura-Kyo, the regent and his wife will be expecting you at the newly rebuild palace." the soldier said his voice clear and strong but little droplets of sweat on his forehead indicating that it was tempered with respect and even fear - something that all the Sakura-Kyo soldiers there had to content with.
If this was enough conversation for the Iron Crane she would be let through the gate and into the autumn colored city where red and yellow leaves were now starting to fall and the city's streets had almost already forgotten the taste of war and bloodshed. Only the few houses that had not yet recovered from the sporadic fires and the rumor of the presence of The Iron Crane herself reminded people of what had been.
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on May 30, 2019 9:04:56 GMT -8
The caravan came to a stop at the gates. The outriders led the group, with the Iron Crane toward the middle on her expertly behaved horse. Her eyes, as pale and cold as the winter sky, were settled on the soldier who was pushed forward to greet her.
She nodded once, in thanks and acknowledgement, and then trained her gaze forward. Prodding her horse, the Yukimoto caravan began walking again, passing by and into the city.
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