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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2018 22:46:47 GMT -8
Sitting within a cavern mouth that the river flows from in the north, miles of tunnels and caverns have been carved out by man over the years since the first Shogun took charge, leading deep into the mountains and down into the earth. Why? For the seemingly boundless numbers of ore veins and deposits found. Just when one tunnel dries up, breaking into another reveals all the more - making this location highly desirable for both the law-bound and the lawless. Known sources inside: - Iron (common)
- Coal (common)
- Silver (uncommon)
- Tin (common)
- Gold (rare)
- Jade (uncommon)
- Ruby (rare)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 0:21:10 GMT -8
The soldiers remained in the company of the Shogun, just outside and in the edge of trees near the falls that the river ran from. Nori would have already been inside for quite some time - considering the trek and the fact he hadn't met Haitaka before his arrival? He would have been inside for a few hours, or waiting. The small village that was nestled in the clearing within the foot of the mountain, the sprawling forest, and the river itself was silent. Not a movement, not a sound. It was as if the entire place had been deserted. There wasn't even the bray or grunt of livestock. What was going on? The sun would be high overhead, preparing it's descent, when something would shift. The first sign of life from the mouth of the mines. A small number of individuals would step out into the light and out to the edge of the jutted overhang, just beside the river before it toppled over and crashed down below and continued it's path south. Bandits, clearly, and three of them. They were dragging a man along and forced him down to his knees on the stone - his plain and dirty clothes suggesting a miner. One more came out behind them and moved to the very edge of the rock, and the view of the man was enough to send a sense of dread through those that recognized him. The stark white hair and face, the menacing armor bloodstained, the cruel smile that never seemed to fade. This was Katsurou, a face known and wanted dead for more acts of violence and cruelty than a scribe could put in a scroll. 
In his tight fist was a handful of hair, belonging to a young boy he was dragging along with him - stopping him with the child's toes barely teetering on the edge of the cliff. The boy was crying in fear, and the man on his knees was frantic - begging and pleading.
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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 Mar 5, 2018 2:31:12 GMT -8
Haitaka waited for Nori's return. He did not want to go onward without knowing what lie ahead. He was gone far longer than Haitaka expected. With the sun beginning to set, Haitaka ordered his men to make camp with a grim look. A six man watch tonight, one being an archer high in a tree to ensure a lookout. He didn't have Nori's traps so it was on the samurai to defend the camp. If Nori did not return by morning he would have to attack without a scouting report. A very foolhardy act.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 2:47:19 GMT -8
"Now, now - you were warned like everyone else, little man," Katsurou sighed, turning so that he and the child in his hold would face the man on his knees. The boy was grasping for dear life to his hand, but it wasn't an issue. He had a firm hold. Now, if the brat didn't stop dancing on the cliff side he might slip, but then again he wasn't walking back into the mines today. No, this was a lesson.
His hand went for a short sword at his waist and slid it free in a reverse grip with hardly a whisper of steel in the scabbard. He watched as the miner's eyes went wide while he grinned and lifted the weapon in clear view of the man. "I said this the moment we walked in here - you mine. You eat. You sleep. You obey. And no one gets hurt. But no, you just had to make a fuss. My men just wanted some fun, and your wife obliged - there was no issue."
The general sighed and looked at the sobbing boy in his hold, before releasing his hair and settling a comforting hand on his far shoulder - keeping him close so he wouldn't fall. "There, there. Stop crying. I'm not going to hurt you, boy."
The miner let out a heavy breath, seeming relieved.
The child sniffled and rubbed his sore head from having his hair pulled, as well as the tears running down his face. He looked to his father, and seemed a little better. He wasn't going to be hurt?
The next instance was swift and precise - the blade slicing across and back in a blink of an eye. The child remained stationary for only a moment. Katsurou let his arm fall to his side, and the lifeless body of the child fell back and down, down, down until it splashed in the river. Even as the miner let out the worst scream of anguish and sobbed, he didn't flinch. He wiped his sword clean with a spare bit of his kimono beneath the armor, and marched back in the mines. "Maybe now you'll do as you're told. Now back to work."
The three bandits dragged a broken father back into the dark.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 3:00:13 GMT -8
Moments before the execution, Nori finally appeared in the shade of a tree - rushing up to Takehiko's side as if he had sprinted the whole way from the mines. His eyes held a grim stare. "My lord-" The scream of a man in devastation cut through his words, and Nori watched as the body of a child fell into the river - and didn't make any attempt to move as the current carried it off. Despite all his training, this left a stone in his gut. The bad news just kept on piling up. "... Lord Haitaka. Far be it from me to advise you on battle, but we have a serious problem. I don't think we can take the mines with what we have," he murmured, his tone low and grave. "Getting in there was difficult, and getting out harder. There's probably more men in there than in the two forts combined. And they have every miner from this village in there, chained down and working. Even the sick and the children. I checked every tunnel I could get to that wasn't flooded with light, and they are all over the mines. "Not only that, but Katsurou is here... and Suk-Ja." 
Suk-Ja. Another of Dongshu's worst criminals. She was one Nori had never encountered but heard enough - her ruthlessness. Her speed and precision with a blade. Her sharp words. And it wasn't beneath her for pillaging and trafficking - whether it was goods or people. A woman that many men feared.
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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 Mar 5, 2018 3:29:38 GMT -8
The scream cut through the evening air. The shogun was already staring at the mines. The noise made him grimmace, it was just more proof that he needed to slaughter all these vagrants.
The shinobi's news though... Haitaka did not flinch in fear. Rather, he smiled. It was wide grin just brimming with malicious intent. "This is good news." He stood and looked to his men, some of which were in ear shot and stopped eating mid bite. "Men, our mission to retake the mines has given us a great oppurtunity. Katsurou and Sok-Ja are both holed up within. This could prove a fatal blow to the enemy on this side of the island. More importantly we can bring these two monsters to justice. Unlike at the fortress, we are not going to take prisoners. We are not going to take our time with their deaths." He looked to his shinobi, "Nori, please tell us all you can." The shogun stepped away putting the shinobi in the lime light.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 3:55:25 GMT -8
Nori was all for slaughtering these beasts of men that corrupted and rotted the land. But this seemed like a suicide mission. But, if this was his command then he would obey. He ran a hand through his bright, wild hair and thought back on the details. And he proceeded to lay out everything he had observed, which explained his prolonged stay in the mines. There were many tunnels dug out and shelves of rock cut out, plenty of platforms and ladders and stairs erect to allow further access where pits and hollows made it impossible or deadly otherwise. There were simply, wooden machines of complicated pulleys to help move and lift or lower debris or ores. And the Fusei held every inch of it. More of the men were actual swordsmen rather than ratty vagabonds. And, as stated, every man woman and child was in chains and being forced to dig. Personal accounts of Fusei degradation that Nori had seen were left out - there was enough heated anger at the cruelty alone. Suk-Ja was somewhere deeper into the mines, in a major open dig site. She was overseeing several women and children that were harvesting out a plot of rock that bore several deposits of jade, and was armed and guarded, as well. Katsurou was patrolling and kicking his men that were slacking, at least until the little display recently. Nori looked to Takehiko carefully, guarding his stare and his tone as he spoke. "I do not see any way of sneaking around with our numbers, my Lord. If we go in, we are marching in and meeting whatever is up front first. And in all likelihood, they will alert those further in and we will be outnumbered. I'm hoping you have another brilliant plan." |
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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 Mar 5, 2018 4:26:10 GMT -8
Haitaka narrowed his eyes in thought. "There is one way. But I fear the slaves would be a casualty. If we can take the hold of the mine's entrance. We can use the lamp oil to burn them out. Their prisoners would suffer as much as the enemy. Alas, even with greater numbers on our side... I fear a major blow to the enemy would affect the prisoners just as well." He looked down, "Their time in that mine, in the hands of those defilers and torturers... death may be a mercy. If I must bear the sins of their deaths to secure the future of this land..." He looked up at his men, "Then I will go to Hell for my people." He looked to Nori, "With the morning fog can we move up to the mine unseen? If we can take the entrance we can kill every foul being inside, the innocents regrettably with them."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 5:27:43 GMT -8
There was a wave of dread and depression that settled over those present, even Nori. To kill a whole village of people... just to kill the Fusei inside. Takehiko would easily be able to see the outrage and disbelief in the eyes of his men, as if they couldn't believe he had just mentioned such a thing. But not a single soldier or samurai said anything against him. Nori felt a twist in his gut, which was strange to him. He blamed this on Makoto for feeling this way. He was quiet for an uncomfortably long moment. "... we might. Considering the sun will rise behind the mountains, we'll have a long period of darkness in the mist. We might be able to do it." A part of him wanted to protest, to wait and plan this. Recon for a while longer, and see if something comes about. Maybe call for more support. But this was not the will of Lord Haitaka. |
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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.
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Mar 5, 2018 5:35:33 GMT -8
Haitaka heard Nori's words and looked at the faces of his men. He sneered at them and began to speak harshly, "Your weakness is evident. As long as the Fusie can hold those people and stop our blades we will never win. I would see them cut down rather than tortured, raped, and otherwise defiled. You see a harsh terrible act while I see mercy for them and freedom from the horrors they've endured in the future. If you cannot see that, then you are unworthy to stand beside me."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2018 4:06:54 GMT -8
The words of the Shogun cut through every man like a knife, even making the young Nori cringe. It was difficult for a normal person to see this as a mercy, but... it was likely true. Several thought to the boy that had floated by dead in the river - a prime example of release from the forced labor and likely pain he was enduring in those mines. And the father... his scream of anguish would be in each soldier's dreams for quite some time.
But the remaining four samurai rose quickly and saluted to their lord, determined once again, and sought to rouse their men into hearty fire and straighten them into line - despite a clear hesitation in two of them. One revealed to his commander that he had a son, a young man, that was likely in those mines. But he wouldn't step back out of line... he just had to steel himself for what was to come. They would stand beside their merciful lord, no matter what.
Nori remained silent as the men rallied, prepared for what his next orders might be - his expression guarded.
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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.
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Mar 11, 2018 1:16:02 GMT -8
He closed his eyes, clearly deep in thought. "Nori, climb the mountain. Search for any openings in the rocks. Mines this deep will often have ventilation shafts. Find all you can. Samurai, take my steed and quickly return to Yueqiu. Bring back more samurai and shinobi. They should come in haste." His second command was to no one in particular.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2018 1:43:36 GMT -8
The nearest swordsman grunted a "Yes, sir!" and was swift to snatch the waiting reigns of the mount and swing into the saddle. Nori was swift to snatch a tattered square of parchment from his belt and a little charcoal stick - scribbling something on the scrap and shoving it into the fist of the samurai before he could leave. "Drop this in the courtyard," was all he said. As soon as the animal was gone from sight and the sounds of the heavy hoof beats faded into the distance, the shinobi turned to look at his lord - a little cautious. Now they were waiting... perhaps the Shogun had a change of heart in the prior idea of haste? He wasn't about to ask. He saluted and nodded low. "Yes, my lord." With that, he stepped into the shade of a tree and vanished.
The soldiers and commanders remaining were tense, now wondering what their fearless lord was planning - or how long they would have to wait.
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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.
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Mar 11, 2018 1:57:33 GMT -8
The lord said nothing, did nothing. He simply waited on Nori's return from the scouting trip.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2018 2:43:33 GMT -8
It would be less than an hour before Nori returned, seeming to warp from the shadows and move to stand beside the Shogun - head bowed and in salute. "Reporting - there's a ventilation shaft well up into the mountains. I had seen it from inside but I did not know what it was. It cuts far down into the mines, even to the deeper tunnels, but accessing it isn't a simple feat. I'm sure a few men could climb up there, but it would take a little time. I don't think anyone intended to go back up there after the tunnel was made." |
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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.
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Mar 11, 2018 4:45:26 GMT -8
"As expected. Good job. I need you to show these men how to make traps. Simple but large traps. Traps that can stop army formations and fleeing enemies. Traps that can kill many people." He looked to his men, "You are going to set up a large trap area around the mine. A place that no man can cross without knowing the safe paths. You will make three safe paths, no wider than two men each. Make haste, we must do it in the dark of night and the morning fog. One night is all we can afford. Afterwards the bandits might take note and impede us. A fight we cannot win, not directly." He looked back to Nori, "Complete this task and get some rest."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2018 6:03:21 GMT -8
Anticipation of fleeing or advancing Fusei on them - and massive traps. Nori felt a sudden rush in adrenaline. They were likely going to look at a blood bath, with Fusei corpses rotting the forest. It made him eager, and his eyes showed it. A cracking of his knuckles announced he was ready to get to work, and he turned to look at the soldiers and archers ready. He had tools at his disposal, and he was going to work with every single one of them - especially if he was looking to have some aid soon. His own, at that. His brain was spinning. He could only hope that Lord Haitaka wouldn't condemn him for taking a little initiative. "Well, we have a long day and night to go - and we need to move. We're establishing camp further in the woods, where we can't see them but they won't see us. And most of this forest is about to be converted to a death trap. C'mon! Let's move it!"  The soldiers and samurai alike were quick to scramble and gather everything to move their camp as Nori began snapping his arms out in gesture to hurry the hell up and move. Most of the daylight hours would be in work within the trees, cutting and breaking down limbs for stakes and spears and structures in preparation for the traps the shinobi had in mind. And this would eat up the time in light so they could do the actual layout and digging while it was dark and they weren't to be seen. The sun would creep along the sky and over the trees and beyond the opposite horizon as they continued to work - nonstop, as Nori opted to try and push out as much work as possible now.
He knew the night would not be long enough if they lingered. Before the last few rays had even disappeared from the darkening sky, Nori was already making another trip into the mines to scout - finding that there was no patrol heading out. Nothing had changed inside... save for the fact that both Katsurou and Suk-Ja were lingering just inside the entrance.
He listened in to the banter between the pair of them before returning to camp - and appearing right beside Lord Haitaka, looking a little on edge.
"My lord, we can continue to set up through the night - but I wanted to report to you first."
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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.
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Post by Shogun Takehiko of the Haitaka on Mar 11, 2018 6:20:27 GMT -8
The Shogun watched as the traps went up. He walked silently, making notes of every trap and doom that awaited the Fusei in this forest. Excellent. With Nori's report he was visibly smiling, "Excellent. The fight will start shortly after our reinforcements arrive. So as soon as the traps are completed make sure to get some rest."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2018 6:29:05 GMT -8
"Yes, my Lord. But... I thought you might wish to know - both Katsurou and Suk-Ja are guarding the entrance. Just them. They saw the fire and smoke, and they're anticipating something tonight. But right now, they want you. They're hoping you'll show up." The soldiers were already starting to dig up ditches between trees within the safety of the forest, as instructed, while Nori reported to their Shogun. |
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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 Mar 11, 2018 16:50:37 GMT -8
Haitaka's eyes narrowed. "The burning fortress must have heralded us." He paused for a moment before speaking, his words not very conveying of his thoughts, "If they want to talk they can come to the edge of the forest. Where my archers can strike if needed. Do not risk your life in sending them the message. I'm sure an archer can lend you a bow to send the message."
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