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 Jan 31, 2018 13:59:53 GMT -8
Ayamé Seijo Ito and Izanami BrandalfHomura gave a faint smile thinking that this was probably not such a bad group though the three of them had very different skills. "In my opinion you should head out already tomorrow, but if you need a couple of days rest, I do understand." Homura said as he handed them four sacks of gold coins that would more than cover their travelling and lodging expenses during the trip given they didn't drink too much sake on the way. As Seijo Ito hadn't indicated Izanami was a spirit, she was handed a sack of gold too. "I must warn you though, that the nearer the you get to the border of Jeoncho and Kiyonai, the higher the tensions are. This letter of passage from me should get you through the gates at Kasen no Tochi Fort though, but beware of Jeoncho soldiers, they are very weary of foreigners acting as spies for Kiyonai or Quying." Homura warned them, but finished with a warm smile. "If you need horses or provisions please don't hesitate to ask the staff here. I must leave now as I have business with the shogun." Homura said and bowed to the group as a whole before leaving the room. [Exit Sosaioka Village]
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Izo Okuyama
New
Honor is but a reflection of cowardice
Roleplay posts: 6
Age: 27
Physical Description: A young man is his mid twenties, and a life of hunting and gathering in the forests, has defined muscles along his tanned skin. Although some may consider him wiry he has a considerable strength, if he choses to use it that is. Black hair cascades around his shoulders unless he ties it up in a signature tail.
Clothes and Equipment: He carries his signature hunting bow, which need not be concealed as he is a hunter. Although he loves ranged weapons he carries a wide variety of knifes well hidden within his robes. His clothes vary from day to day, so he has no fixed appearance. One day he might be your everyday commoner, and the other a high ranking noble.
Having trained as a hunter all his life, he extremely skilled with a bow, and rarely misses his target. If the target somehow gets to close, he will use his many hidden knifes to exterminate the target. He has a passion for poison, and so has a vast knowledge of plants and poisons.
As a hunter he is a reserved and quiet man, but can change his attitude easily when the situation depends on it.
Player's online availability : Mostly
Registered: Jun 12, 2018 8:34:08 GMT -8
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Post by Izo Okuyama on Jun 12, 2018 12:54:17 GMT -8
Izo walked down the path which he knew would lead to the gate house of the Hizashi Mansion. He did feel the slight excitement, that he always felt before starting a mission. Of course this was not his first one but he was nonetheless excited for what this one may bring. After he had read the coded message given to him, he had rushed to his next ravenous point; The Hizashi Masion. This mission he assumed could only be one of political importance as was seeing the Hizashi Representative. As he neared the guarded gatehouse he adjusted his worn clothing, and reached back with his hand to feel the reassuring touch of his ever present bow.
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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 Jun 12, 2018 13:09:45 GMT -8
"Halt peasant! There is no admission to the Hizashi ambassador's mansion if your name doesn't figure in today's meeting schedule - and there are no meetings today." the guard said rather harshly as he put the end of the spear into the ground signalling the person approaching to stop. Assuming the person followed the guard's advice he was then thoroughly inspected by the guard's eyes, who was not informed of this covert meeting.
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Izo Okuyama
New
Honor is but a reflection of cowardice
Roleplay posts: 6
Age: 27
Physical Description: A young man is his mid twenties, and a life of hunting and gathering in the forests, has defined muscles along his tanned skin. Although some may consider him wiry he has a considerable strength, if he choses to use it that is. Black hair cascades around his shoulders unless he ties it up in a signature tail.
Clothes and Equipment: He carries his signature hunting bow, which need not be concealed as he is a hunter. Although he loves ranged weapons he carries a wide variety of knifes well hidden within his robes. His clothes vary from day to day, so he has no fixed appearance. One day he might be your everyday commoner, and the other a high ranking noble.
Having trained as a hunter all his life, he extremely skilled with a bow, and rarely misses his target. If the target somehow gets to close, he will use his many hidden knifes to exterminate the target. He has a passion for poison, and so has a vast knowledge of plants and poisons.
As a hunter he is a reserved and quiet man, but can change his attitude easily when the situation depends on it.
Player's online availability : Mostly
Registered: Jun 12, 2018 8:34:08 GMT -8
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Post by Izo Okuyama on Jun 12, 2018 13:24:01 GMT -8
The stranger looked the guard upend down, before responding; "I have halted." He shoot a look at the guards spear pointedly before counting. "I have a note, right here." He states before pulling out a thin excuse for a paper out of his robes. Izo, tapped his bow casually, as he waited for the guard to take his note.
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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 Jun 12, 2018 13:33:34 GMT -8
The guard looked at this guy's note rather skeptically. "This is nonsense... makes no sense. Can you decipher it?" he asked a second guard arriving from the other side of the gate to see what the commotion was all about.
"Hmm.... I've seen this kind before, I better consult with Homura-dono." the second guard said and went inside the mansion before returning shortly after. "Yeah, you're expected Okuyama-san. Please follow me." the second guard said and opened the gate for him.
"Your weapons please. All of them." he said knowing very well Izo had some concealed underneath his clothes. Assuming the weapons were left at the entrance to the mansion, he was allowed to proceed.
Izo was then lead through the rather luxurious looking mansion and into a private room with a small low table and pillows to sit on.
"Homura-dono will be here very soon. Please make yourself comfortable." a sweet voice told Izo. "Care for tea?" the young servant asked him.
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Izo Okuyama
New
Honor is but a reflection of cowardice
Roleplay posts: 6
Age: 27
Physical Description: A young man is his mid twenties, and a life of hunting and gathering in the forests, has defined muscles along his tanned skin. Although some may consider him wiry he has a considerable strength, if he choses to use it that is. Black hair cascades around his shoulders unless he ties it up in a signature tail.
Clothes and Equipment: He carries his signature hunting bow, which need not be concealed as he is a hunter. Although he loves ranged weapons he carries a wide variety of knifes well hidden within his robes. His clothes vary from day to day, so he has no fixed appearance. One day he might be your everyday commoner, and the other a high ranking noble.
Having trained as a hunter all his life, he extremely skilled with a bow, and rarely misses his target. If the target somehow gets to close, he will use his many hidden knifes to exterminate the target. He has a passion for poison, and so has a vast knowledge of plants and poisons.
As a hunter he is a reserved and quiet man, but can change his attitude easily when the situation depends on it.
Player's online availability : Mostly
Registered: Jun 12, 2018 8:34:08 GMT -8
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Post by Izo Okuyama on Jun 12, 2018 14:04:15 GMT -8
As, Izo was asked to lay his weapons, he was hesitant to give up his many knifes, and herbs. But even more so to give up his beloved bow. As they walked through the hallways Izo looked around taking note at how luxurious the mansion was. This if not anything added more proof from his belief on the mission. As they entered the private room, and he was asked to make himself comfortable, he remained standing, and began to wander the room. When he was asked for tea he simply shook his head and mentioned; "No, that will not be necessary, thank you."
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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 Jun 13, 2018 23:15:42 GMT -8
The shoji doors opened and the lord of the house entered wearing his traditional blue and gold kimono. "Thank you for coming, Okuyama-san." Homura said quietly and sat down a couple of paces in front of Izo. Homura studied him quietly for a while before he spoke. "Did I understand correctly when I was told that you excel in infiltration?" Homura asked and folded his hands before him.
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Izo Okuyama
New
Honor is but a reflection of cowardice
Roleplay posts: 6
Age: 27
Physical Description: A young man is his mid twenties, and a life of hunting and gathering in the forests, has defined muscles along his tanned skin. Although some may consider him wiry he has a considerable strength, if he choses to use it that is. Black hair cascades around his shoulders unless he ties it up in a signature tail.
Clothes and Equipment: He carries his signature hunting bow, which need not be concealed as he is a hunter. Although he loves ranged weapons he carries a wide variety of knifes well hidden within his robes. His clothes vary from day to day, so he has no fixed appearance. One day he might be your everyday commoner, and the other a high ranking noble.
Having trained as a hunter all his life, he extremely skilled with a bow, and rarely misses his target. If the target somehow gets to close, he will use his many hidden knifes to exterminate the target. He has a passion for poison, and so has a vast knowledge of plants and poisons.
As a hunter he is a reserved and quiet man, but can change his attitude easily when the situation depends on it.
Player's online availability : Mostly
Registered: Jun 12, 2018 8:34:08 GMT -8
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Post by Izo Okuyama on Jun 29, 2018 15:20:01 GMT -8
Izo, turned to the sound of the doors and raised one eyebrow until Homura began to talk. "Well met" he answered with a slight bow, before continuing without pause; "You understood correctly. I am not one to bold, but I am also a master of all panes of assassination."
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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 Jun 30, 2018 10:26:39 GMT -8
"I see. Well your worth will definitely be proven here and your measure of success will define how clan Hizashi will use your skills in the future." Homura said, wanting to make sure Izo was aware how important it was to solve this mission right.
"Now as you are probably already informed about, the Hizashi army is not far from Jeoncho's border and while the shogun is yet not alarmed, there are certain people in Jeoncho who are." Homura said and continued. "His name is Ichishiro Kakusaki and he's a young yet influential noble who the rumor says are having meetings with other noble clans from all over Jeoncho - and I suspect that he is trying to gather a force and cross the borders into Kiyonai. But this is where you come in, because I need to know." Homura said and pushed a piece of paper in Izo's direction.
"This is a forged paper that says the owner is an emissary from the Seihachi clan. It is a small clan that usually doesn't mingle a lot with the other clans but I've learned that they will send an emissary to a meeting with Kakusaki and a few other clans." Homura said with a wry smile. "Make sure the real emissary doesn't arrive - and of course a clever method is better than a violent one in this case." Homura explained.
"Kakusaki need not die either, but if a blade in his heart is what is needed to stop him, that will be his end. However try finding out what he's up to and return to me first if possible." Homura said and bowed. "Any questions? I will of course provide you with a map and the most likely road the Seihachi clan's real emissary will take." Homura assured Izo.
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Izo Okuyama
New
Honor is but a reflection of cowardice
Roleplay posts: 6
Age: 27
Physical Description: A young man is his mid twenties, and a life of hunting and gathering in the forests, has defined muscles along his tanned skin. Although some may consider him wiry he has a considerable strength, if he choses to use it that is. Black hair cascades around his shoulders unless he ties it up in a signature tail.
Clothes and Equipment: He carries his signature hunting bow, which need not be concealed as he is a hunter. Although he loves ranged weapons he carries a wide variety of knifes well hidden within his robes. His clothes vary from day to day, so he has no fixed appearance. One day he might be your everyday commoner, and the other a high ranking noble.
Having trained as a hunter all his life, he extremely skilled with a bow, and rarely misses his target. If the target somehow gets to close, he will use his many hidden knifes to exterminate the target. He has a passion for poison, and so has a vast knowledge of plants and poisons.
As a hunter he is a reserved and quiet man, but can change his attitude easily when the situation depends on it.
Player's online availability : Mostly
Registered: Jun 12, 2018 8:34:08 GMT -8
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Post by Izo Okuyama on Jul 8, 2018 11:20:32 GMT -8
Izo looked on with variety of emotions splayed upon his face, as Homura explained this particular mission to him. As the conversation drew to an end it grew clear to Izo that this was an important mission, and had much impact on the state of the world. With Homura's briefing done, he stood abruptly from the table, walked over to a nearby window and stared out into the distance. It could be plainly seen that he was waging an inner war with himself. A conflict between the right and wrongs of choosing to partake in this operation. On one hand it would rid the world of an unnecessary conflict, but on the other, he had no idea what the war plans were for the Hizashi side. Finally, he turned on his heels to Homura and spoke; "Understood, when do I begin Hizashi-san?"
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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 Jul 11, 2018 6:10:59 GMT -8
"Izo-san, you need to start immediately. There's the map and this is the city you need to go to and where the emissary will be travelling through." Homura said and pointed at the map. Exit: SEISHINJITAKU VILLAGE
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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 Dec 13, 2018 13:19:03 GMT -8
Both Akagi and Yakumo including their men met only scarce resistance through the city as Yakumo would lead the group through little known alleys to avoid catching too much attention. Soon they would find themselves close to the Hizashi Ambassador Mansion where a racket was stirring.
"Oi! Open up Hizashi-dono, I know you're in there! The shogun wants to know what is happening, and you're going to explain it to him!" a samurai yelled over the walls as a few other soldiers pounded on the braced gate with the bottom of their spears and trying to force it open with their shoulders - but to no avail. "Ushioni-san, go the the oil and the torches, we're going to..." the samurai said to one of his underlings as he suddenly spotted Akagi, Yakumo and the rest of their men.
"Who... are you?" he asked firmly but clearly confused with seeing samurai this far into the city that he did not recognize. Was it an allied clan he did not know of? This was his first thought having yet to identify the markings on the armor as being that of Quying.
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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 Dec 13, 2018 14:49:28 GMT -8
The Daimyo's forces began to spread out, the Six sticking close to their Daimyo as the rest ensured there was no where to go for the Shogun's men
"I suggest you cease this course of action at once. Lay down your arms and no harm will come to you." Akagi stated calmly, the drawing of his blade a guarantee of what would happen if they did not comply.
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Yakumo Teiko
Established
Roleplay posts: 35
Age: 28
Physical Description: Yakumo is a fairly slender and elegant looking man who's Triad origins only shows on his body which is covered in tattoos of snakes in all sizes and shapes. Outwardly he is a fairly handsome man with a charming smile.
Clothes and Equipment: Yakumo is normally always dressed immaculately and has a preference for fine silked Yukatas
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Mar 8, 2018 10:02:27 GMT -8
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Post by Yakumo Teiko on Dec 18, 2018 7:11:14 GMT -8
Yakumo nodded slightly and drew his own sword. It was a clear warning and they were outnumbering the shogun's men - if only a little though. It seemed though that the shogun's men were not interested in laying down arms.
"As if we would do something that dishonorable... You're Quying soldiers aren't you? How did you gain entry to the city?" their leader asked before commanding his soldiers to attack the group as the came towards them with naginatas and spears.
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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 Dec 30, 2018 10:30:25 GMT -8
"There is nothing dishonorable about guaranteeing the lives of your men," Akagi said softly, his men levelling weapons around him.
"But so be it."
The two forces clashed in a quick yet violent conflict, the Daimyo's guards using their own pole arms with such skill that the few warriors before them would be as lambs to the slaughter.
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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 Jan 8, 2019 7:00:09 GMT -8
As Yakumo's men, Akagi's men and himself had taken care of the soldiers there Yakumo would quickly withdraw from the area having 'other things' to see to too in the light of this conflict. There were assets he had to protect and things to deal with which could not be delayed.
Instead as Homura heard the fighting outside stop and the voice of his dear friend Akagi he ordered his samurai inside the mansion to open the door and he stepped outside to greet Akagi. "Akagi-dono!" he exclaimed with a broad smile. "You're just in time, I am so happy to see you you can't imagine it!" Homura said with a smile. "I don't dare think what would have happened if the shogun had had luck to summon me. A Hizashi ambassador explaining why the Hizashi forces attacks the city - that's a tough one!" he said and chuckled.
"But I was tasked with something important I need to do and I have a few men in there that - with your help Akagi-dono - can assist in opening the main gate so the main force can enter Xuandao. It is a task of great honor and one I'm sure we'll remember that deed for the rest of our lives and the gods even longer!" he said and padded Akagi on the shoulder.
"I am ready and my men are too. Care to get going?" he asked with a grin dressed in his samurai armor with about two dozen warriors to accompany him.
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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 Jan 8, 2019 9:29:19 GMT -8
Akagi wiped his blade off with a ripped cloth, throwing it to the ground with a look of distaste.
"Ensure they get a proper burial. They fought with honor and upheld their oaths to the bitter end." He said quietly, gesturing to a pair of samurai as Homura approached.
"Homura-dono, I am glad to see you well." Akagi was much more muted than energetic. A lot of blood had already spilled that day, and he suspected that the worst was yet to come.
"We are here to assist, my soldiers and I will assist in opening the main gate. The rest of my forces have secured the docks, the Shogun will find no escape there."
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Renzo Uehara
Established
Roleplay posts: 46
Age: 27
Physical Description: A rather atypical ronin mercenary, Renzo wears his silky black hair long and flowing, and dresses in bold, rather ostentatious and luxurious clothing. He cultivates the appearance of a courtier, which is only enhanced by his good manners and fluid movements. He smiles too much to be entirely respectful.
~oOo~
Clothes and Equipment: Renzo’s primary weapon, "Tsujikaze" is a double-ended kusarigama with a sickle at both ends of the chain. Each sickle blade is kept hidden inside the handle when not in use, but can pop out via a hidden mechanism. The blades are about as long as his forearm, and rather than being standard farm tools have been manufactured in the same way as a sword from a master smith. Renzo also carries a daisho as a mark of his samurai status.
~oOo~
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Apr 17, 2018 7:28:39 GMT -8
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Post by Renzo Uehara on Jan 29, 2019 15:34:01 GMT -8
Renzo found himself at the city walls in no time. In a blur of flaming wings and slashing blades he made short work of the guards and hopped onto the rooftops. A few arrows narrowly missed him as he headed into the city. He sped over the rooftops in a zig zag path. As he went, he noticed down below disorder in the streets. A pall of smoke hung over the city, the smell of burning wood and ash was in the air, and Fenghuang was not the brightest fire that graced the city today. To the west, the docks were burning. Was that the Emperor’s Pleasure Boat catching an errant flame? The ships on the river bore the flags and crests of Quying, as Lord Hizashi had said they would be. That, however, was not Renzo’s concern.
Looking up towards the centre of the city, he saw the Shogun’s palace that loomed above the tiled roofs of the lesser buildings that surrounded it. As he continued in his flight over the rooftops, merchants’ stores and artisans’ workshops gave way to the larger walled mansions of the samurai. He found himself slowing down. He had a strong feeling that Fenghuang had brought him this way deliberately, that his brother Snake was very close by.
Renzo descended the rooftop and peered over the porch. There was Yakumo-san, sword drawn, standing side by side with Quying samurai as they slaughtered a patrol of the Shogun’s men, while the Hizashi men inside the compound were ordered to open the gate. Knowing that Yakumo could sense his presence as keenly if not moreso, he gave a quick nod to his brother Snake before setting back off over the rooftops once more. If anyone had turned to see Renzo there, he would have come and went as quickly as an apparition. Somehow, the fact that he and Snake were now on the same side, at least for the moment, strengthened his resolve even further.
[exit to Shogun's Palace]
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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 Jan 30, 2019 6:08:29 GMT -8
"If that is so we can depart towards the gate immediately!" Homura said with a smirk. "The plan is to seize the gate and maintain control with it until the Hizashi forces have entered or make sure that the gate isn't opened in case the shogun's men tries to retreat into the city. Our small force here will be able to make it happen but we won't be holding the gate forever once we seize control over it." Homura explained and nodded as he lead them towards the gate district of Xuandao.
"It is as I expected, Akagai-dono. The shogun has put the vast majority of his forces either outside the gates or in the palace so as to protect himself. He didn't expect an insurrection like this so we can move quite freely." Homura said with a wry smile. As such Akagi and Homura were both able to make it quite close to the gate without fuss and as they neared it Homura suddenly raised his hand to make the stop and take cover.
"See over there?" he said and pointed down the main path leading to the gate. "See all those horses close together a little further down? If we can somehow spook them it will be a perfekt distraction and we can circle right behind those buildings and strike at the guards controlling the opening and closing of the gate. It is all managed from above where they can spot any who arrives and open and shut it. The stairs are narrow so once taken we should be able to hold it - for a while." Homura said and looked to Akagi. "Perhaps a well placed fire arrow in the haystack right besides the horses might bring things to happen?" Homura suggested implying Akagai might have the better archers of the two.
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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 Jan 31, 2019 18:10:18 GMT -8
"It is a sound plan, simple and effective."
He signalled for his men to form up and follow, allowing Homura to lead the way through the city. Akagi mirrored the signal given by Homura to his own soldiers, who stopped out of sight of the Shogun's guards.
"My men will exploit the chaos of the stampeding horses, allowing yours to have the honor of opening the gates then?" He stated, reaching one hand out for a bow, gripping the one handed to him. He nocked a flaming arrow, stepped out from behind the corner and shot the arrow true, igniting the pile of hay.
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