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Post by City of Quying on Jul 28, 2017 8:37:56 GMT -8
The tapestry depicted a magnificent victory, similarly armored warriors, a more primitive version of what many of the Wave Warriors wore currently.
"This depicts the Battle of Yamato Castle, where the Daimyo's ancestor drove off the Tokhung Raiders, putting an end to their raids into Quying Province permanently. The castle at the time was nought but an ancient ruin, but the Daimyo trapped the full force of the Raiders inside, his bodyguard pretending to be a merchant caravan, and holding the raiders off until the main force arrived, cutting off the Raiders from their base and utterly destroying them. Daimyo Zuikaku wield the very sword depicted in this battle."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 7:03:21 GMT -8
Asherah wanted to reach out and touch it -- almost did, too -- but she stopped herself before her fingertips could touch the slightly yellow silk paper. She dropped her hand instead and began to move once again down the hallway at a gentle pace, jewelry quietly chiming around her heavily veiled body, so the only flesh that could be seen was that of her face, and the shape of her body beneath the garments was a mystery.
"The Quy are very talented warriors," Asherah said, speaking thoughtfully and seemingly genuine as well. "Are women allowed to train in the art of the.... I'm sorry, what is the sword called?" It was two questions in one, really.
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Post by City of Quying on Aug 17, 2017 16:38:11 GMT -8
The handmaiden followed her dutifully, answering Asherah's question quickly.
"They are, fighting on a ship requires many of the same skills as fighting on land, with the added element of confined spaces and a moving, rolling ship. The sword is called a katana, and nobody in Quying is forbidden from learning the art of the Katana, though many of the Trainers will only train men. Women are usually taught by their husbands, brothers, or fathers. The wives and daughters of the Wave Warriors tend to be the ones who are skilled, as the Wave Warriors are not always here to defend them. As the wife of the Daimyo, you have a choice in the matter, though I believe the past three wives of the Daimyo have refused, citing the skill of the Daimyo's guard."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2017 11:19:10 GMT -8
Asherah stopped and turned to the handmaiden, jewelry chiming as she did so. Her jade eyes had a strange gleam to them.
"I want to learn. When can I begin?"
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Post by City of Quying on Aug 20, 2017 17:40:37 GMT -8
The handmaiden looked at her, face impassive though inwardly she was a bit surprised at the sudden ferocity displayed in her eyes.
"That is up to the Daimyo, not myself. You should ask him, Lady Asherah."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 19:28:32 GMT -8
She mentally chastised herself for her question. Of course she would have to ask her soon to be husband. He would no doubt control many aspects of her life.
Or try, at least.
"Of course," Asherah said, affecting a blush on her pretty face as she turned away to keep walking through the hallways.
She paused, and turned back to the handmaiden. "Can you take me to him now?"
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Post by City of Quying on Aug 25, 2017 18:00:13 GMT -8
"Of course," came the Handmaiden's reply, taking a quick series of turns through the Palace to end up outside the Daimyo's Throne Room.
"You may enter, as the Daimyo's future wife, all affairs of state are open to you."
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