Kazue
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 136 
Age: 419
Physical Description: Kazue is a Kitsune spirit. Many people find them as being tricksters and pranksters.
Even though she can change appearances she usually shows herself a blond woman with golden eyes, dressed in a soft red kimono with golden details. Her six tails and a pair of ears is visible as well and strawberryblond in colour.
Registered: Aug 21, 2015 10:28:36 GMT -8
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Post by Kazue on Mar 8, 2018 12:03:59 GMT -8
Only after Zu Fu was finished speaking she would look at him, her eyes returning to its normal warm golden color now that the sun wasn't shining into them. "The sun is special to me. It gives warmth and peace. Anytime I stare into its golden rays, it feels like I am staring directly into the eyes of mother earth herself." she said softly to him. Her eyes would need a few second to adjust to the new light, but she would soon get to her feet.
"Don't play such games with me. I know you enjoyed your nutsoup." she said then chuckling. If he hadn't wanted her around, he sure wouldn't have bothered to walk the 100 meters to get her. He would just have accepted that she was not coming and left for his own tasks.
"There is a girl that works there that visited the shrine often. She was one of the few things keeping me from losing myself completly." she said then paused. "She stopped coming though, I wonder if she is doing alright." she said, already walking towards the mansion, knowing that Zu Fu would surely follow her. For now she would simply stay in her hidden form. She could always change later.
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Zu Fu
Committed
Roleplay posts: 72 
Age: 102
Physical Description: Zu Fu is wrinkled and whether bitten and through his rigorous dedication to nature's magic his hair has scattered too. His elevated age is of course apparent, but apart from that his physical shape is like that of one half his age.
Clothes and Equipment: Zu Fu is wearing simple clothes and his beaded necklace.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 17, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -8
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Post by Zu Fu on Mar 9, 2018 15:06:17 GMT -8
Zu Fu stood a while enjoying the sun with Kazue taking in deep breaths of the fresh morning air. "You're right, Kazue. I do enjoy your company - and to some degree even the nut flavored soup." Zu Fu said with a light hearted voice. "So the shrine had had a Miko?" Zu Fu mused. He found that perhaps Kazue had felt something towards this human being besides the skepticism she seemed to feel towards most people.
"I'm sure she was a good person and good people tend to surround themselves with other good people." Zu Fu said and smiled comfortingly. Zu Fu did follow her as she pointed her nose towards the mansion although he kept to his own pace. "So what do you know of the rulers here en Kiyonai, the Hizashi, Kazu?" Zu Fu asked curiously, but you wouldn't quite know if he was testing her or actually had need of the information.
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Kazue
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 136
Age: 419
Physical Description: Kazue is a Kitsune spirit. Many people find them as being tricksters and pranksters.
Even though she can change appearances she usually shows herself a blond woman with golden eyes, dressed in a soft red kimono with golden details. Her six tails and a pair of ears is visible as well and strawberryblond in colour.
Registered: Aug 21, 2015 10:28:36 GMT -8
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Post by Kazue on Mar 12, 2018 0:05:06 GMT -8
Kazue would stay in front of him, walking lightly on her feet and her hands playfully behind her back. Her tails swayed around her, almost blocked her entire body from Zu Fu's direct view. "There was a Miko yes, but it isn't her I am talking about. It was one of the servants at the Hizashi Mansion. She visited faithfully every single day, saying her prayers. And where I could I would grant them as a thanks for her help. She stopped coming a while back." she explained to him.
She knew the girl well, better then any other person in this damned country. The girl had poured her heart out in front of her, holding nothing back. Of course the girl would be praying to the Kami and didn't know she was listening, but somehow Kazue felt a special connection to her.
She would think a small bit before answere Zu Fu's next question, as if trying to remember. "I don't know much. I know that their leader has fallen dangerously ill and that a young male is expected to take his place. Things havn't gone to smoothly lately though. Or at least that is the last I heard about it. It is supposed to be decently spacious, full of samurai in their service and it seems the people speek much love about them."
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Zu Fu
Committed
Roleplay posts: 72
Age: 102
Physical Description: Zu Fu is wrinkled and whether bitten and through his rigorous dedication to nature's magic his hair has scattered too. His elevated age is of course apparent, but apart from that his physical shape is like that of one half his age.
Clothes and Equipment: Zu Fu is wearing simple clothes and his beaded necklace.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 17, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -8
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Post by Zu Fu on Mar 12, 2018 11:26:26 GMT -8
Zu Fu listened intently to Kazue's explanations and nodded a couple of times. "A servant girl. She sure had much to tell you - you think she would be happy knowing that her secrets was being passed on this easily?" Zu Fu jested and mused. "Maybe we'll meet her there." he said and appeared happy. To Zu Fu this spirit was interesting and he would love to see the girl who had made such an impression on her, knowing that Kazue wasn't the most pro-human spirit around by any means. "Well this is it... Seems like we made it to their gate." Zu Fu said and stopped a little short of the gate at a distance where the guards could yet not hear them. "I might have to... perform a bit. So please don't flick nuts at me or anything the likes." he said and gave Kazue a warm smile. He sensed a strong purpose right now, knowing that Hizashi was in trouble and feeling as if he could be arriving at a place where he could help. A place he had sought since he left The Temple of The Wind Singer many weeks ago. [ Exit Main Gate of Hizashi Mansion ] |
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Kazue
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 136
Age: 419
Physical Description: Kazue is a Kitsune spirit. Many people find them as being tricksters and pranksters.
Even though she can change appearances she usually shows herself a blond woman with golden eyes, dressed in a soft red kimono with golden details. Her six tails and a pair of ears is visible as well and strawberryblond in colour.
Registered: Aug 21, 2015 10:28:36 GMT -8
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Post by Kazue on Mar 13, 2018 3:03:55 GMT -8
Kazue shrugged again. “If she didn’t want them to be passed on she shouldn’t have said it out loud. Even I don’t listen in on silent prayers.” She said. There seemed to be a rythem around Kazue, where one moment she showed interest in the humans and the next moment she tried to make it seem like she didn’t care. The conflict within herself was clear, she didn’t know how to feel about them. However a spark did appear in her eyes as Zu Fu talked about the fact that she might meet the human of the shrine. She was the reason she had been able to linger until Zu Fu had come to her, the reason she hadn’t vanished into the thin air, her energy given back to mother nature herself.
She would look around her before they got to close to the gates and would once again take the physical form of the same young attractive woman she had taken the night before. It seemed like a good idea if she was spotted near the gates after the lie they had told last night. At his request she only giggled. “I will try my best not to flick any nuts in your soup.” Though mischief shined in her eyes. She could already sense the pressence of so many humans inside of the mansion, some with some incredible strong aura’s. She was sure she could play many tricks if she just stayed around long enough. “Let’s go then.” She said with excitement in her voice as they walked closer to the gates.
< Exit to Main Gate of Hizashi Mansion >
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Zu Fu
Committed
Roleplay posts: 72
Age: 102
Physical Description: Zu Fu is wrinkled and whether bitten and through his rigorous dedication to nature's magic his hair has scattered too. His elevated age is of course apparent, but apart from that his physical shape is like that of one half his age.
Clothes and Equipment: Zu Fu is wearing simple clothes and his beaded necklace.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 17, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -8
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Post by Zu Fu on Oct 27, 2018 12:43:07 GMT -8
Grandma"Yes exactly - a spinning top. I put it here as a deposit and now I have the money to pay for my past lodging." Zu Fu said as the servant girl didn't quite seem to understand. "You haven't spun it have you? I said not to spin it!" he said and slightly raised his voice as an old and more grumpy side appeared shortly before his grin manifested again. "Oh there we have it..!" he said as he moved up behind the desk to collect his spinning top again and as he touched it he felt that it luckily hadn't been spun but with the youth today you might never know. Not many understood not to touch what they didn't understand and their curious fingers wanted to try reaching into the mouth of the lion far too often. As with so many things Zu Fu did this wasn't a coincidence and while he had postponed the time when he had to retrieve the spinning top and pay his bill, he knew that today the Sayurihana Inn had a guest he had anticipated and that Kazue had brought her here. Kazue's word had quickly reached him after the guest had been lodged and she would have briefly revealed the appearance of their newest guest - and perhaps also what Zu Fu looked like, but that would depend on the mood the trick playing fox spirit was in today. "Oh and by the way, I'm here to meet an elderly foreign lady that should have checked in not long ago. Will you please go fetch her if she is still here and haven't taken a stroll?" he asked and looked around the room. Perhaps she was enjoying a cup of sake or another similar pleasure? If she was up in her room the servant would be knocking on her door shortly and asking her to follow her down on the first floor where Zu Fu would be waiting.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Registered: Sept 12, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
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Post by Grandma on Oct 27, 2018 14:56:02 GMT -8
Grandma sat on the bed in her room, intently studying a small leatherbound notebook that she held open in one hand. Even though she was touring Tawakoshi, she wasn’t going to spend her free time aimlessly. She had books she needed to study after all. Although the arcane arts weren’t approved in Tawakoshi, books about them, especially in a language she suspected few on the continent could even recognize, let alone read, were fair game as far as she was concerned.
Looking up at the knock on her door, the elderly woman sighed before putting her book back inside her bag and opening the door to see what exactly the room service needed from her. The brief bit of irritation caused by being interrupted from her book was quickly replaced with curiosity, for it seemed the man she had been brought to meet had just arrived. She believed Kazue had told her the man's name was Zu Fu, a funny sounding name. Not that she could judge considering her own moniker.
Her cane in one hand, Grandma made her way down to the first floor, each step punctuated by the thump of the cane on the wooden steps. As she came into view of Zu Fu, he would find Grandma wearing one of her robes that was of a deep purple color, constructed of a high-quality cloth but possessing no ornate trim. The arms of the robe flared out at the end, obscured the elderly woman's wrinkled hands, although the glint from the multiple rings she wore was still visible. She was small in stature, but moved forward with a certain self-assuredness, her gray eyes swiveling to meet Zu Fu as he entered her view. Grandma hadn’t been given a detailed description of Zu Fu, but upon seeing him in comparison to the others present in the room, there was little doubt in Grandma’s mind this was who wished to speak with her.
“Master Zu Fu, I presume?”
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Zu Fu
Committed
Roleplay posts: 72
Age: 102
Physical Description: Zu Fu is wrinkled and whether bitten and through his rigorous dedication to nature's magic his hair has scattered too. His elevated age is of course apparent, but apart from that his physical shape is like that of one half his age.
Clothes and Equipment: Zu Fu is wearing simple clothes and his beaded necklace.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 17, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -8
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Post by Zu Fu on Oct 28, 2018 12:24:03 GMT -8
It seems that the foreign lady hadn't left her room and before long Zu Fu would hear the sound of a cane rhythmically knocking on the floor which would give her away already before she stepped down the stairs.
"Yes, you presume correctly!" He said with a wide grin. "And I am told I could call you only 'Grandma', isn't that right or did Kazue play my another one of hertricks?" he asked.
Zu Fu was pleased to that this one was one of age too as he was himself, wisdom was rarely developed fully in the youngest people, although some people like Lord Hizashi had more than most people his age - and definitely more than he would give himself credit for.
"Would you mind going for a short stroll? I hope I'm not intruding, but I'm quite interested in foreigners with your kind of... expertise." he said and nodded slowly towards the door hoping indeed she would follow him outside.
"A regularly old lady you are not, that much is clear to me. What seems to be the reason that you choose to grace this land with your presence, Mrs. Grandma?" Zu Fu asked as he would leisurely stroll towards a nearby pond.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Oct 28, 2018 18:00:20 GMT -8
“Kazue has informed you correctly, that is the name I go by. Of course, I can understand why you might find it a bit hard to believe especially if you are used to Kazue playing tricks on you.”
Letting out a small chuckle at her last statement before falling silent, Grandma studied Zu Fu for a moment, getting a proper look at him as he spoke to her. He was certainly old, older in appearance than her at the very least. Perhaps in his late nineties, but Grandma of all people knew to judge age purely off appearance was at times a pointless endeavor.
“A short stroll would be lovely, the scenery here in Tawakoshi has been quite a refreshing experience compared to what I’m used to seeing in my travels on the mainland. As for what you mean by my kind of expertise… I assume you are talking about my talent with the arcane arts? I must admit, the lack of openly used magic in this land compared to Isra makes for quite the contrast.”
She wondered if Zu Fu had been expecting her to feign ignorance at his question but getting right to the heart of the topic was something the old crone loved to do. The manner in which he had requested this meeting only made sense if he had sensed her magic. However, she was still quite confident in her disguise, that disguise being a human mage of some strength. In most places, being a mage of some strength wouldn’t have drawn this level of attention, but given the status of magic in Tawakoshi, she really should have anticipated something like this. Following after Zu Fu at a pace that matched his own, she considered how to go about answering his final question.
“My reason for coming to Tawakoshi is quite simple, I am a traveler. I have traveled, explored, and uncovered countless places in the Overworld, but never before now have I set foot in Tawakoshi. At some point during my travels on the mainland, I realized there was likely a great trove of lore and knowledge just waiting for me in Tawakoshi. Why scour places on the mainland I’ve already visited when Tawakoshi exist. And so here I am.”
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Zu Fu
Committed
Roleplay posts: 72
Age: 102
Physical Description: Zu Fu is wrinkled and whether bitten and through his rigorous dedication to nature's magic his hair has scattered too. His elevated age is of course apparent, but apart from that his physical shape is like that of one half his age.
Clothes and Equipment: Zu Fu is wearing simple clothes and his beaded necklace.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 17, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -8
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Post by Zu Fu on Oct 30, 2018 0:55:31 GMT -8
"Ahh yes she does that quite often actually. Did she reveal her true nature to you - or did you in some way notice?" he asked curious to figure out if Grandma was sensitive to feeling such things as nature spirits. "She is a kitsune - a fox spirit - and those kind of spirits are inherently kindhearted but can take on any form and will often use those forms for mischief - mostly harmless mischief though. Kazue is a well developed kitsune with six out of nine tails and I have no doubt that before long she will obtain another one. The tails marks how many important deeds they have done in their life and thus their maturity. But Kazue unfortunately still carries a bit of mistrust towards human kind - and you would understand why wouldn't you?" Zu Fu asked with a smile that concealed how he really felt.
"You think so? Yes indeed the nature here in Tawakoshi should be quite unique. But it is not by mere accident it has become this way. A kitsune like Kazue is an important nature spirit but everything in Tawakoshi contains spirits - they are all around us as we speak right now and because we honor them through offerings, prayers and thoughts, they react by taking care that the wind, water, plants and animals have favorable conditions to thrive in." Zu Fu said and smirked. "But I know that for a thing you cannot see it must sound wondrous if not - a bit hard to understand." Zu Fu said, though he thought perhaps this magic user would be able to understand the concept of something that couldn't be seen but still acted upon the world.
"You could say so, but magic in Tawakoshi might be at least as or more prevalent than where you come from. The shogun can outlaw and prosecute those who practice it, but he cannot behead the land itself for being inherently magical. As I told you the spirits of Tawakoshi act upon the land in many unseen and unimaginable ways and even the simplest of peasant might invoke the pity or solidarity of a mighty spirit if his prayers are true." Zu Fu explained but nodded reluctantly. "However I know what you're getting at however this part of Tawakoshi is distinctively less burdened by the shogun's choices and apart form a certain fear of magic users from some people the lord of the land is far more lenient towards magic - and in the areas of Tokhung and Quying it is far more normal to use magic. Jeoncho is the head seat of the shogun and thus - as a magic user - I wouldn't lightly go there." he explained enjoying the conversation with this traveler who carried a refreshingly lack of formality and went straight to the point.
"Ahhh a traveler, I see. Indeed we are of the same kind then and I have set foot in many places in Tawakoshi, but I have also traveled many places where I have not set foot. Also beyond this world and strange beings I have met and conversed with." he said as he arrived to the pond glancing over its mirror like surface. "We may travel beneath this experience as soon as we close our eyes and trust - but in these days trust is hard to come by and few people close their eyes without grasping their dagger." he said with a concerned look on his face. "But change is triggered by fear and anger, and change will definitely be upon Tawakoshi very soon - for better I hope."
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Oct 30, 2018 16:35:15 GMT -8
“Once we left the magic suppression of the port town, I had some idea what manner of creature Kazue was. I might not have met a creature exactly like her kind before, but I have met ones similar to her. And yes, creatures of that variety are wise to fear humans, we have done some terrible things to them in the past after all. I can’t claim to know Tawakoshi’s history, but in other lands, humans searching for dominance and magic have shackled and chained down the spirits so that they can use the power of the spirits as their own. If I had to guess, I would assume such things have happened in the past here in Tawakoshi as well.”
Grandma noted the information he mentioned about Kazue and the other spirits of this land, but for the present didn’t press further on that topic. She had much to learn about the spirits of Tawakoshi but had a feeling Zu Fu would reveal the knowledge in due time.
“So the opinion on magic here in Tawakoshi depends on the region? Interesting, but I suppose it makes sense that the rulers of this land would have the most to lose by allowing magic to flourish. I usually find that the governments that have enacted bans on magic still make use of magicians themselves, is that the case here with the shogun?”
So far, Zu Fu seemed quite happy to talk openly with her, a fact that pleased Grandma. Things were much less messy when both parties were willing to get straight to the topic at hand. She had a feeling others in Tawakoshi would be a bit less direct than Zu Fu, but she hadn’t interacted enough with the local populace yet to make an accurate judgment on that.
“You have traveled to other realms? I have been to a handful myself and they range from wonderous to terrifying. You might find it an odd comparison, but Tawakoshi almost feels like a completely different realm compared to some places in the Overworld. The amount of variety in just the Overworld is a blessing from the heavens themselves.”
The significance of his final words was obvious, but this was something she was curious to hear more about. The topic was likely a very hazardous one to speak about publicly, but Grandma didn’t see anyone else close by enough to warrant concern of their conversation being overheard.
“Change will be upon Tawakoshi soon? I take it there is an expected change in leadership approaching… Or perhaps a rebellion is brewing?”
The old crone's eyes glinted slightly as she gazed upon the pond, stroking the top of her cane absentmindedly with one hand while she leaned forward on it.
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Zu Fu
Committed
Roleplay posts: 72
Age: 102
Physical Description: Zu Fu is wrinkled and whether bitten and through his rigorous dedication to nature's magic his hair has scattered too. His elevated age is of course apparent, but apart from that his physical shape is like that of one half his age.
Clothes and Equipment: Zu Fu is wearing simple clothes and his beaded necklace.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 17, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -8
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Post by Zu Fu on Oct 31, 2018 13:39:33 GMT -8
Zu Fu nodded and agreed with Grandma about the humans and their actions. He found it peculiar but believable that Grandma - given her history of travelling - had met many creatures and some of them very much like that of Kazue.
"Ohh Tawakoshi has a history of battling leaders and power hungry generals like most other nations. Such things have definitely been done in the past and the effects of these actions continue to cause trouble in Tawakoshi today, though many people also work to mend the old wounds." Zu Fu said, trying to put a more positive spin on Tawakoshi, as he was about to head down a darker conversational path. The masks. Those masks had been one of the main reasons that Tawakoshi didn't have peace and even in his tranquil mind he couldn't help but curse the Jade Queen who had put them into existence and Grandma might notice the further contorting of wrinkles as he frowned.
"Why yes, you would definitely think he does right?" Zu Fu said secretively. "For this question I don't know if I can give a real answer but I've outlived a few despots in my time and the shogun seems a little more... sheltered than the rest. I think he genuinely dislikes magic and would probably only use it if he had no other choice. But this is only what I've heard from the spirits as I haven't met the man before - and have no intention to either." Zu Fu said. "How is the rule in your nation? Just? Or do the leader primarily use the power for his or her own means?" Zu Fu asked back after a brief pause to think.
"Realms? Yes I have seen a few. Some awfully different and I'd have to use days to adjust my perception to what I experienced there while others were so alike I forgot I wasn't here." Zu Fu said and smiled followed but a small merry laugh. "Yes yes! Exactly what I think too! Wonder is what you put into it and when you travel a lot you tend to see the wonder that unfolds just before your nose that much better!" Zu Fu said and nodded enthusiastically feeling happy to meet another one to share those feelings of his.
"Yes change. The lord is growing impatient in filling the shoes of his mentor and seeks to right all the wrongs the shogun has wrought upon this land. While he won't get that far I think we should be wary in dismissing the pure spirit the young people put into their ambitions for their fire can burn brightly indeed and lay many obstacles to waste. If you ask me if we direct that fire in the hearts of the youth towards goodness and justice that will be how we change this world to the better." Zu Fu explained in his own elaborate yet patient way. "And in the nation of Isra? Do you have such promising youth there too?" he asked expectantly.
"Now please follow me Grandma-dono, I will show you something though it might be a fresh little walk from here and into the woods. And don't worry, we'll stick to the roads so the gown won't be dirtied!" he said reassuringly nodding towards the woods on the other side of the pond slowly leading the way with his short and measured steps.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Oct 31, 2018 15:22:47 GMT -8
Zu Fu was certainly more positive than she had been expecting. Many of the elders in other nations she had visited, herself included, were far more cynical and jaded. She wondered what exactly he had gone through to achieve such an outlook on life. It was true that she had the memories of some who might possess such an outlook, but possessing the memories of a life and living out a life wasn’t even remotely comparable. Grandma had learned that long ago.
Then Zu Fu inquired about Isra. Normally Grandma would paint a picture of perfection and impenetrable strength, which was mostly true, but not wholly so. She wasn’t talking to a politician but to a Wiseman, Zu Fu appeared to be offering her his candid opinions so she decided it was only fair to respond in kind.
“The rule of Isra… I must admit that I am a biased source, for you see, I am quite close with the leader of our great nation. Empress Naoki, she came to power a few years ago, me at her side offering what help I could. I don’t know if you could call the rule of Isra completely ‘just’, but compared to most other nations in the Overworld I would say we are fairer in most in our judgments. Naoki certainly uses her power for her own use, but you would be hard pressed to find a leader who doesn’t do this to some degree or the other. This does not mean the people of Isra suffer, in fact, the majority of them flourish. Could all this change if the Empress goals and morals were to change? Yes, but I have faith in the Empress such an event won’t transpire.”
Zu Fu now spoke of the youth of Tawkoshi. He described them in quite colorful terms, but Grandma would simply call it a rebellion. Likely for a just cause from the sounds of it, but a rebellion nonetheless.
“From my point of view, the Empress was a member of the youth and the rebirth of Isra has already taken place. To be completely honest, Isra is such a young nation even from the very start I would say it was inspired by ideas similar to what you mention. But when Naoki came to power, she brought about even more reforms and fresh blood into Isra. I can truthfully say, Isra is a nation that the youth will forge as opposed to nations where the youth is molded to the ideas of their elders.”
It seemed Zu Fu had something he wished to show her, and at his mention of not wanting to get her robes dirty, the old woman let out a slight chuckle.
“Don’t concern yourself if we take a path that will dirty my robes, I’m quite used to that happening during my travels. After all, going off the beaten path is often where you’ll find the greatest discovery’s.”
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Zu Fu
Committed
Roleplay posts: 72
Age: 102
Physical Description: Zu Fu is wrinkled and whether bitten and through his rigorous dedication to nature's magic his hair has scattered too. His elevated age is of course apparent, but apart from that his physical shape is like that of one half his age.
Clothes and Equipment: Zu Fu is wearing simple clothes and his beaded necklace.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 17, 2018 13:06:10 GMT -8
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Post by Zu Fu on Nov 4, 2018 12:17:57 GMT -8
As they started walking the twisting forest path Zu Fu took a deep breath of air feeling as if he was filling his lungs as well as invigorating his spirit again. Zu Fu nodded to the first few words grandma spoke about Isra but would show her a clearly surprised face as she spoke so honestly of her own position and the 'compromises' that were involved in ruling a nation. "It is true that the deeds of our leaders shape the land and culture of so many. I can hardly call myself Lord Kojuro's adviser because he has so many but I'm honored that he might listen to an old man's babbling. When I was young I definitely didn't have the patience for such nonsense!" Zu Fu laughed. "I'm sure young people must sometimes see our words as a stone in the shoe despite the good intent - or does the empress always take your sound advice? Because then you must tell me how you make that happen!" he said and laughed again. "I know about Isra but indeed I know surprisingly little about what it was before she rose to become empress. Maybe you care to enlighten med?" he asked curious to hear what might have predated such a young - but surprisingly prosperous and large - nation. "In all accounts one has to be surprised everytime youth shows us what they can accomplice when they really put their heads into it." he said and nodded a bit to himself as if reminiscing pieces of his own past. "Well that's good to know, but luckily it's right on the path!" he said and flashed another wide grin. He was more than content with what this conversation had unfolded to be and was eagerly awaiting what it could lead to. "This forest is just so great in this time of year!" he said to himself and sighed. [Exit Kiyonai Forest] |
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