Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
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Roleplay posts: 149 
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 3:20:28 GMT -8
Haitaka saw the weak breath, " Oh so you are alive." He reached into the crate with his blade and cut the ropes, unbinding her hands then sheathed his blade. The Shogun meandered over to the cart. He approached the patched mare and gently placed his still bloody hand on its snout, making a soft, " shhhhh," noise as he did so. He grabbed it's reigns and led her and the cart through the sand to the woman in her crate. He made his way to the back and moved the bandits haul about to make room for a person. She wouldn't be laying down but there was space for her to sit securely, even if unconscious so long as the bumps were gentle. In the rearrangement of the stolen goods he found a kasa and smirked a bit. He put it on his head but didn't bother with the straps. Haitaka approached the crate and sighed. He reached in and moved the woman on her back, then hooked underneath her arms, dragging her out of the crate and through the sand. He would leave her in the sand and repositioned himself. He scooped her up, an arm behind her knees and one behind her shoulders, and placed her in the space he whipped up for her. He was quit gentle in the actions and gently leaned her side and head against a large bag of rice to her left. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 3:32:13 GMT -8
The woman didn't move or fight as she was dragged, lifted and settled in the cart of goods - only faintly muttering incoherent words here and there that were more dry, rasped sounds than anything. But she slouched against the bag of rice with little sound or motion.
The mare was easy to calm and guide, and she would wait patiently as she was guided into the sands - a quiet animal. The harness and reigns were cheap but sturdy, and she would be easy to urge from the seat on front of the cart.
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 3:43:07 GMT -8
Haitaka looked at her a bit concerned. She was clearly dehydrated, alas there was no water but the sea. He left her where she was and returned to the front of the cart and grabbed the horses reigns once more and began lead the cart toward his city. With luck it would be an eventless trip. If bandits somehow ambushed them though, all the better.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 3:54:54 GMT -8
Depending on how it was perceived in good or bad, the trip to the city would be relatively uneventful. This far out from bandit territory and into Shogun rule wasn't a safe place to try and ambush for loot, so there wouldn't be any attacks from the wicked.
However, less than a mile from the city gates the Shogun in partial disguise would be set upon by a small detachment of horsemen - soldiers and a samurai from his guard that were on a very hard patrol in search of the ones responsible for the raid. "Halt! Sir!"
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 4:04:16 GMT -8
A small smirk appeared on the shogun's face. He was covered in blood and hauling known stolen goods. He stopped in his tracks. "Is there a problem?"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 4:19:43 GMT -8
Indeed, he was. The samurai watched him with scrutiny as he waved off his men - who moved to make a four point circle around their lord unbeknownst to them and the cart. The man was hiding his face, his clothes stained in blood, leading along an old and crude cart with goods of all sorts from possession and wealth to food... as well as a dying woman in the back, as was pointed out by one of the soldiers.
The man drew his sword quietly and steered his mount to turn and watch from the side of the animal rather than out front - also making it easier to swing if this man tried to do something. He was clearly armed.
"Yes, there is. Where are you headed?"
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 5:48:00 GMT -8
"To the palace of Dongshu." His eyes darted about noting the locations of the men, but he made no aggressive moves. The smirk still set upon his face from earlier, "These goods were held by bandits as was the girl, I slaughtered about half of them and thought it best to take the stolen items to the palace where the advisors can properly deal with them." A single eye was judgingly settled upon the speaker.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 6:05:40 GMT -8
The samurai in charged watched the man in question just as hard as the individual was watching him from peeking beneath that hat.
"... that's noble of you. Care to show us your face, good samaritan?" he barked, hand reaching over his saddle to his left side in preparation to draw if necessary.
The one standing completely opposite his commander in the ring neared the cart, watching the woman carefully. A bit of a concerned expression crossed his face momentarily as he noted her condition, her clothes, and the marks visible on her wrists. He looked back to the commander and the man pulling the horse and cart. Perhaps there was some truth to his words.
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 6:17:41 GMT -8
The disguised shogun chuckled, "Certainly." He reached up with his right hand and gripped the weaved hat at its conical point. He lifted it off and brought it down in front of his face, a small teasing delay, before letting it drop to his side. The shogun said nothing but grinned happily at the samurai who would most certainly be able to recognize the shogun.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 6:27:59 GMT -8
There was a simultaneous thought of 'oh, shit' as the shogun revealed his face to all four of the men. They were quick to scramble from their saddles, the samurai leaving his blade in its sheathe, and kneels before their leader. All they could do was beg forgiveness at this point.
And the swordsman in charge was quick to do so for them all. "My lord, I ask for your forgiveness. I didn't know it was you..."
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 7:12:54 GMT -8
The shogun shook his head, "You have nothing to apologize for. You were doing you duty as I would expect you to." His cheerful demeanor quickly took on a dark note however, "If you had failed or shirked your duty, you would be unable to speak to the living."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 7:30:53 GMT -8
Once again, all four were synchronized and felt a terrible chill down their spines as his demeanor shifted so suddenly. And he was very much right. Failure and incompetency was not acceptable under Lord Haitaka. But after the warning settled, the small bout of praise reaffirmed - they had done well. And their Lord was no liar - he had dealt with the bandits and retrieved the stolen goods from Napo.
However, the one in the back spoke up as they all rose back to their feet - offering a subtle gesture at the poor woman in the cart. "My Lord... what of her? What would you have us do?"
The samurai stepped around the Shogun just a couple of paces to get a better look of the woman. The first thing he noticed was her terrible state, and then her clothes. "... is she a farmer of Napo?" he asked, half expecting a negative answer.
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 7:54:15 GMT -8
Haitaka made no action as he answered the question, "The girl was washed up on our shore in a box with her hands bound. I was bringing her to the palace to see what the doctors could do for her." He added, "There are still 4 bandits that escaped my blade. They are scared for their lives and not thinking clearly. If you leave now you should be able to catch them before they reach more... capricious territory. They likely headed directly east, probably passing just south of Napo. If you can, bring them to me alive. Slaughter them if you think your lives are in any danger. mmmm... actually if you catch them, let one go free. I would like him to spread the tale."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 8:08:47 GMT -8
"Oh- here, my Lord...!" The one nearest the back of the wagon would tug the reigns of his mount forward and offer the lengths to him. "Please take my horse - if you would like, and we can hunt down the Fusei men and return the wagon to Napo and you may hurry you both to the palace."
The samurai watched the eager soldier, a younger one compared to most, as he made the offer and suggestion - and nodded gently in turn. "If you would wish, my Lord. But we will have them brought to your feet to see justice at your blade, without trouble. Nothing less. And one will go free, as you command."
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 16:48:20 GMT -8
"She is too weak to ride. The cart will do. I would hate to slow you down in your hunt of those robbers." He responded plainly. He put the kasa back on his head, "But your generosity is noted." He looked at the samurai who still kneeled, "What are you doing? They'll get away if you don't make haste." He began to pull the cart forward resuming his journey.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 16:52:28 GMT -8
Nothing else needed to be said - the soldiers were back on their horses, and so was the samurai. It was never smart to test the man's patience, and with that in mind the four tore off with a newfound energy eastward in hopes of finding the stragglers.
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Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 149
Age: 26
Physical Description: He stands about five feet, eight inches tall. His face is rugged. His hair is well groomed and solid black. His body is firm and toned, proof of his constant training to hone his skills.
Clothes and Equipment: Often he wears simple silk robes. In the event of being prepared for a fight however he dons a full set of armor.
The armor is dark blue, a carefully applied lacquer that coated the leather and steel scales and plates gave the material a dull glossy shine. Bright white threads weaved through the armor holding the plates in place, several of them were stained red with blood that could not be washed out, something Takehiko had no problem with. A horo of blue was also upon the armor, its edges trimmed with gold, a white tiger on the back and the Haitaka clan sigil emblazoned on each side of the front of the horo. Light blue silk kimono and black hakama were neatly folded beneath the armor and a thick white juban kimono is worn beneath the armor. A thick rope of weaved white, light blue, and dark blue fibers wrapped its self around the armors waist to hold his blade.
The blade is a simple but very very high quality katana.
Registered: Jul 7, 2016 22:34:34 GMT -8
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Jan 8, 2018 16:56:27 GMT -8
Haitaka continued his trip without haste. The sun began to set and cicada's came to life as he first layed eyes upon Yueqiu.
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