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
|
Post by Renzo Uehara on Dec 8, 2018 12:11:07 GMT -8
Renzo had caught but one of the monster's hands in his chain, though it seemed the burning metal was having its desired effect as soon forgot playing with the corpse of Ushioni and started clawing away at the chain, his roars of pain and anger almost deafening. He felt the tug of the ogre on the chain, but clearly the pain had disorientated it – this wasn't the strength of a creature who had just pulverised a man's head into paste. Renzo heated the chain more to deter the pulling, and it glowed brighter, even as he managed to stand his ground by keeping the centre of his gravity low.
On the way through the air, the kama had struck another spear to the ground, and now, in a moment of respite, Renzo slowly turned his head towards what he considered a annoying gnat behind him. The spear chucker had now drawn out a sword. “I'm sure any weapon in your hands will be just as useless,” he replied, a smirk on his features, before he seemed to dismiss Yasuke to return his attention to Wuppo. Instead, keeping hold of the Kusarigama with his left hand, he drew his katana with his right, and without any warning, in a sudden flash of speed, he turned and sliced it down in a bright arc towards Yasuke's face. Maybe that would stop him talking.
But to the ogre: He had one of his arms chained, but the other was free. Renzo sped towards the ogre now, but instead of launching an attack with the sword still in his hand, he ran a circle behind him, attempting to stay out of reach of that one free hand and stamping feet. The burning metal chain came with him, and his aim was encircle Wuppo, wrapping the chain around the ogres legs as he went, and once done, another burst of heat that would bring him, trussed up to his knees.
Defence vs Yasuke: 21HSpS3u1-20
Defence vs Wuppo 1-20
Attack vs Yasuke 1-20
Attack vs Wuppo 1-201-20·1-20·1-20·1-20
|
|
Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
|
Post by Yasuke Shisou on Dec 8, 2018 14:14:31 GMT -8
Yasuke's smirk suddenly froze seeing how his spear was useless and that no other than Wuppo was being restrained by this guy - and that was using only one arm.
"Wuppo..! What's the matter, drag that guy in close and crush him!" Yasuke shouted seeing Wuppo roaring in pain.
"Useless, what are you getting at..?" Yasuke said and tightened his grip while instinctively loosening his stance ready to dodge in whatever way might be necessary. This was one nasty oni, if you asked Yasuke - but few other thoughts got the chance to flow through his head before the opponent's sword was brought down upon him in a speed so quick that Yasuke barely had time to get his guard up. As such Renzo's cut would break Yasuke's upward defence and continue its cut downwards through the breastplate leaving a vertical cut about the length of a hand on Yasuke's torso.
But in a fit of pure determination and rage - ignoring the pain for now - Yasuke continued his momentum and spun outside on Renzo's right side swinging his sword towards Renzo's thigh where the few patches of decorative armor wasn't placed. If this didn't outright sever this oni's leg it would surely cut deep through ligaments, flesh and hopefully one of those vital veins. Even an oni had vital veins and they'd best not underestimate Yasuke!
Defence
vX94Enqz1-20
Attack
1-201-20·1-20
|
|
Wuppo
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 114
Physical Description: "The citizens of Tamatoshi Bay would lay eyes on Wuppo, a 10-foot tall ogre, dirty with grime and what was probably dried blood. The giant's black beard was messily braided and twisted into two strands that hung from his chin, and the hair atop his head tied into a somewhat familiar but not entirely correct topknot."
Registered: Jun 20, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -8
|
Post by Wuppo on Dec 8, 2018 18:02:49 GMT -8
The chain continued to sear the tough, muscled hide on Wuppo's right forearm, but from all indications the pain radiating from the chain only incensed the ogre further. Seeing the man running tangentially around him, Wuppo quickly scooped up the tetsubo at his feet and simply charged in the same direction Renzo was running. Wuppo's strides were long, and easily made three of Renzo's for his one. A flaw in Renzo's plan to wrap the ogre's legs in chain was revealed; Wuppo was much faster than it might initially appear, and he wasn't going to stand still for Renzo to do as he pleased.
His vicious, spiked club in hand, Wuppo made a wild overhand swing for Renzo and brought his club down in a wide arch. It smashed the ground as if Wuppo would sunder the earth, but the odds that Renzo would be under it were low. The combination of fatigue, injury, and lack of clear-headed focus in battle were finally beginning to take their toll on the ogre, and the relatively fresh Renzo would likely have little problem dodging the powerful blow.
Defense vs Renzo: E4QI3zL61-20
Attacking Renzo: 1-201-20·1-20
|
|
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
|
Post by Renzo Uehara on Dec 9, 2018 8:49:29 GMT -8
Renzo smirked, seeing his sword slash into the Hizashi samurai’s chest. That should put an end to his terrible trash talking, but much to his surprise, the man kept going towards him, aiming his sword towards what appeared to be vulnerable point in Renzo’s armour. With exceptional yet casual speed, Renzo span aside in a blur. The place where Yasuke aimed his strike contained nothing more than a bright white arc of steel as Renzo’s sword flicked his away, and Renzo himself seemed to almost disappear and appear behind Yasuke to his right. “Good effort,” he commented, “I suppose you really do want me to kill you after all. I hope whatever you’re fighting for is worth it.” He flicked his sword backward to slash Yasuke across the side of the side of the neck, though it wasn’t the most accurate or forceful of attacks, considering that he was still focused on Wuppo as the greater threat.
The ogre proved to be faster that Renzo expected given his size, but the Fenghuang had yet to be released to its greatest potential. Some part of him did not want people to think he was relying on magic to gain victories, and the more of Fenghuang’s power he used, the more obvious it would become. Fenghuang was not pleased with this strategy, as its own vanity was in direct conflict with Renzo’s – it wanted to be seen in its glory. So far, he did not yet need to give in to it. As soon as he had dodged aside from Yasuke’s sword blow, he saw the ogre’s huge meaty fist bearing down from above and once again, he seemed to move faster than a normal man, this time moving in haste behind Yasuke relative to the ogre, so that the ogre’s blow might clumsily fall upon his ally.
And as the ogre’s attack was so pathetically clumsy, Renzo figured he could take the creature down while it was off balance. Summoning his strength and leaning low to the ground, he pulled on the chain that he still had wrapped about the giant’s wrist, letting the iron heat even higher as he did so. With any luck the ogre would fall and crush the hairy samurai underneath too.
Defence vs Yasuke 5Z4|erjs1-20
Attack vs Yasuke 1-20
Defence vs Wuppo 1-20
Attack vs Wuppo 1-201-20·1-20·1-20·1-20
|
|
Suezo Oguro
Established
Roleplay posts: 24
Age: 32
Physical Description: A muscular and athletic build with straight black hair that reaches down a little bit beyond his shoulders when not braided into a ponytail.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears the heavy armor of the shogun which carries his insignia. He uses a finely made katana and wakizashi for battle, but is adept at naginata too.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 18, 2018 0:00:34 GMT -8
|
Post by Suezo Oguro on Dec 10, 2018 12:39:49 GMT -8
Suezo narrowed his eyes and frowned - the pain from Kojuro's words burned worse than the wound he had given him. However it seemed like Suezo too had left a scar on Kojuro although it was not quite the size he had hoped for.
"I placed it there myself." referring to Kojuro calling Suezo's loyalty misplaced. "The gods have already taken that decision by placing the emperor on our side!" Suezo flared up feeling his emotions towards Kojuro mixing with those he felt as his brother had just gotten murdered.
Kojuro's next attack was anticipated before he even swung his katana and Suezo stepped to the side diverting Kojuro's katana away before taking another step to add distance between them. "Hizashi Kojuro, why don't you admit that you covet the seat of the shogun just as much as your greedy uncle Genji?" he taunted with a wry smile. "Well in any case I believe the gods have pitted two quite skilled swordsmen against each other but before you get too confident you should know, that you are not the first Hizashi that I've faced in a duel of swords - and here I stand." he said confidently as a faint smile crept up his cheek.
"Ryuzo-dono... I wonder why he left so suddenly, did he ever tell you?" Suezo said and lowered his sword tauntingly low. "Oh of course he didn't, his so called honor was ohhh so important to him yet that day it didn't last and I wonder if you've inherited the same naive idealistic weakness of his? Thinking you can change the world and all..." he said with devious grin.
Defense
bThGNZ0X1-20
1-20
|
|
Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
|
Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Dec 10, 2018 14:18:25 GMT -8
“Do you presume to speak for His Imperial Majesty yourself? Or is that what Ogino has told you? Do you truly believe the emperor wishes to be locked away like a prisoner and treated as a servant? When was the last time anyone but Ogino even saw His Majesty.” And when was the last time anyone had seen Ogino? Kojuro had heard no news of the assassination attempt, and no-one had mentioned anything as obvious as avenging the Shogun’s death, which meant he had to assume it had failed.
Kojuro felt his sword thrust easily parried as Suezo nimbly stepped aside, and he lowered his tachi into more of a defensive stance, holding the hilt at waist height in fornt of him with the tip pointing towards Suezo’s neck. He was anticipating that his opponent would move forward with a strike, but it seemed Oguro was content to let the two of them face each other off for now, while giving him a few words. He couldn’t help but twitch a small smile, since becoming Shogun was so far down his list of wishes it was laughable. “I have no interest in that. Lord Genji only wishes to see justice done, and I am his sword.”
“Hm?” Kojuro was expecting that Suezo would tell him he had fought Genji before, but Ryuzo. How would that ever have come about? Kojuro took a step back and adjusted his stance, holding his sword low as well, the better to counter Suezo’s blow when it came. “No, he didn’t,” said Kojuro, feeling a strange thump in his chest as Suezo mentioned his father leaving. “I can’t say I’m not curious,” he smiled, feeling the cut on his jaw open up and blood trickle its way down his neck, “but I’m sure he’ll tell me if he feels I need to know. As for your next question, no. I don’t think I can change the world. But I don’t need to, I only need to change one small corner of it.” He knew that Suezo was trying to unsettle him, get under his skin and taunt him into making an error. The longer he let him speak, the more he would continue. He closed the distance in a couple of paces towards Suezo’s left side, bringing his sword up in an arc that would slash at Suezo’s legs and up under his thigh guards.
|
|
Suezo Oguro
Established
Roleplay posts: 24
Age: 32
Physical Description: A muscular and athletic build with straight black hair that reaches down a little bit beyond his shoulders when not braided into a ponytail.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears the heavy armor of the shogun which carries his insignia. He uses a finely made katana and wakizashi for battle, but is adept at naginata too.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 18, 2018 0:00:34 GMT -8
|
Post by Suezo Oguro on Dec 10, 2018 14:55:07 GMT -8
"Tschh..!" Suezo said, he was hardly amused by Kojuro's well placed critique and though he had had the same thoughts in regards to the emperor he suppressed his true thoughts about the subject. "Shogun Ogino takes care of the emperor from time to time. I wouldn't be surprised if your marring of the land have made him ill!" Suezo said not going into the Ogino-subject as he had no relevant knowledge about the fact that he had been attempted killed.
"Lord Genji you say? Rumors tell me that he isn't doing so well... But then again they said the same about you and here you stand - but I'm prepared to take on both of you should he suddenly jump out of the bushes like you." Suezo said and and chuckled. "Justice?!? Genji is a greedy warlord like the filthy Iron Crane and he leaves every nation behind in worse chaos than when he came. Ogino-sama has made peace despite Tawakoshi being inhabited with war mongers." he argued and clenched his teeth.
As Kojuro's strike came Suezo would be ready knowing that he had provoked him and was awaiting aggression at some point. He took a step more back making contact with the tip of his katana attempting to force Kojuro's katana's tip to a standstill into the ground along with his own.
"You're a fool Hizashi-dono, for not pursuing the truth!" Suezo challenged him and proceeded to tell him whether he wanted to hear it or not. "Ryuzo came to the shogun's palace to talk to the Ogino-sama speaking against Ogino's-sama's plans to release a decree allowing us to persecute magic users to an even greater extend and placing the sole responsibility on the shoulders of the daimyo to clean out their own house. And as it happened Hizashi-dono was quite determined about not letting it happen and at last the shogun asked if Ryuzo had something to hide before telling Ryuzo to fight and kill me - his young protegé - in a duel to prove that he was not a liar." Suezo said and widened his grin.
"He followed through but never stood a chance, he hadn't be rigorously trained like me and in the end he probably didn't want to harm a young boy. However the shogun let him live believing him to be at least rewarded for taking up the fight." Suezo said and shrugged as his eyes narrowed. "I cut your father down and only because he looked so pathetic as he lay there did I hesitate long enough for the shogun to stop me from taking his life.
"That was a good twelve years ago but you Hizashi swine STILL didn't learn your lesson..!" Suezo exclaimed as his tip dug up a small amount of dirt launching it towards Kojuro's unmasked face as he attempted a stab towards his opponent's chest.
|
|
Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
|
Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Dec 15, 2018 14:12:57 GMT -8
“Ogino Tadatsugu-sama made peace. What has Ogino Shingen done except to gradually whittle away everything his ancestor strove for? Tawakoshi has always been a land of warriors, and as such we fight for our country, even to fight against its leader if we must.” Suezo was able to parry away his sword strike, and Kojuro slowly raised his sword back up in front of him as Suezo took his step back. “The truth?” He had his attention, and Kojuro listened to Suezo's words, even though he was still watching his body and his sword. “I … have never heard of such a thing,” he replied.
Suezo didn't seem to be lying, but the shogun sparing his father's life? It only made sense, not as an act of mercy, but as a way of denying him an honorable death. If his father had gone to plead for the fate of magic users it must have been for Anzen's sake. But to fight a duel against the shogun's champion - he never would have imagined such a thing. Twelve years ago? That would have been... But no, Kojuro would not let himself be distracted, difficult as it was to hear this information.
He took a swift half step forward, and planted his left foot down on the tip of Suezo's katana just as he was about to scoop up some dirt to throw in his eyes. He had spent far too much time sparring with Yasuke to fall for that little trick. At the same time, he stabbed his tachi towards Suezo's wrists. If he didn't want to be impaled by the blade, he would need to let go of his sword. “You've spent so long in Ogino's company, you can't even pay your enemies proper respect, Oguro-dono?”
|
|
Suezo Oguro
Established
Roleplay posts: 24
Age: 32
Physical Description: A muscular and athletic build with straight black hair that reaches down a little bit beyond his shoulders when not braided into a ponytail.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears the heavy armor of the shogun which carries his insignia. He uses a finely made katana and wakizashi for battle, but is adept at naginata too.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 18, 2018 0:00:34 GMT -8
|
Post by Suezo Oguro on Dec 18, 2018 7:05:40 GMT -8
"Hah..! You fool, it's harder to keep the peace than to make it!" Suezo argued and frowned. "Ogino-sama doesn't whittle it away, he eliminates the threats that Tadatsugu-sama didn't have time for." he added. However it bothered Suezo that Kojuro didn't seem less moved by his revelation - what kind of cold guy was this one? However Suezo's attempt to throw dirt in the face of Kojuro didn't succeed as Kojuro stomped down on Suezo's katana and sliced towards his wrists - the only option left to Suezo was to release his hold on the katana as he stepped back drawing his wakizashi. Where had that guy learned such cheap tricks? Suezo had expected a sword fight between experts, not one against an unpredictable ronin.
"W-what?!? I can't pay my enemy proper respect? What the hell are you talking about?!? You're the one fighting like a damn ronin!" Suezo hit back at Kojuro. However it was true that with all the atrocities and unfairness he had seen his heart had become gradually more and more uncaring. "As if I'll listen to someone like you! What do you even think you can change?" he challenged Kojuro before stepping in with his shorter wakizashi blocking Kojuro's attack but instead of cutting Kojuro, Suezo moves in with a hard shoulder tackle seeking to put Kojuro on the ground and into a few barrels a couple of meters behind him.
1-20Vf|OM32m
|
|
Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
|
Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Dec 28, 2018 14:31:28 GMT -8
Kojuro laughed, “That’s certainly true. But, given Ogino-sama’s record, I’m sure the nation can do better. Perhaps if you had taken his unworthy head years ago, we may have been ruled better, Oguro-dono. Sorry to contradict you, but Shingen-dono is not eliminating threats but creating them: Quying declaring independent rule, the Omaharu, his hand-picked daimyo of Tokhung, trying to bait Kiyonai into civil war while his own province fell to such disharmony that he was overthrown and beheaded.” Suezo was forced to drop his sword, and Kojuro kicked it away out of his reach.. “I’m sorry that I have to spell it all out to you. Do you not get much news in the capital?” It wasn’t so much that Kojuro was unmoved by Suezo’s revelations but that he was focused on the present moment. Later, once his enemy was defeated, once the battle was done, he would think about what Suezo had said.
He held Suezo at bay for the moment while he drew his short sword.While Kojuro’s opponent was an excellent swordsman surely he’d be at somewhat of a disadvantage with only a wakizashi in his hand. It lacked the reach of a katana or the ability to stab through armour of a tanto. If he kept that in mind, he could maybe take an advantage over the more experienced warrior. Other than that, and the wound Kojuro had inflicted earlier, almost having taken Suezo by surprise, there were very few openings in his defence. Although Suezo claimed he wouldn’t listen, he still asked questions.
“Unite the Nation and Free the Emperor,” Kojuro replied, almost as a battle cry as he stepped forward to put his weight behind a thrust that took full advantage of the greater length of his sword, aiming for the weak point in Suezo’s armour on the upper chest above the breast-plate where normally there was only padded chain. Suezo’s sword came up to block his attack, knocking his blade aside. He lost his grip on the tachi’s hilt with his left hand, though held on tightly with his right as the blades clashed. Then, caught off-guard, Suezo’s full bodyweight barrelled into him, knocking him backwards, off-balance and into something – he wasn’t sure what, that exploded loudly into wooden shards when he crashed into it and the back of his head hit something painfully.
For a moment, he was stunned. The impact had knocked the air from his lungs, and as he tried to move the quite recently healed scar in his abdomen surprised him by sending a stab of pain through him. No doubt he made quite a tempting target for Suezo right now, but he still had his sword in his hand, as he mustered the energy to move.
|
|
Suezo Oguro
Established
Roleplay posts: 24
Age: 32
Physical Description: A muscular and athletic build with straight black hair that reaches down a little bit beyond his shoulders when not braided into a ponytail.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears the heavy armor of the shogun which carries his insignia. He uses a finely made katana and wakizashi for battle, but is adept at naginata too.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 18, 2018 0:00:34 GMT -8
|
Post by Suezo Oguro on Dec 30, 2018 12:25:05 GMT -8
"What are you talking about you fool?!? Quying got independent because Ogino-sama banished them for their racist behavior and the Omaharu are noble and just people unfairly slaughtered by the Iron Crane in their own homes!" Suezo exclaimed almost spitting out the words. Suezo was steaming how could he tell him such blunt lies? Suezo had to make this right and take down the false one coveting the throne and unveil the truth and as such Suezo went into his daring move.
It was a success and as Suezo barged into Kojuro's chest with his shoulder he felt the impact shoving him off balance and tumbling into the barrels behind him. Suezo saw that Kojuro was hesitating but Suezo was still in balance and his opportunity was wide open. This was it, if he took this opportunity victory would become his without a doubt. Suezo rushed in and sought to place his katana at Kojuro's throat before he could move or raise his own in defense. If successful Suezo would smirk and speak.
"Lord Kojuro Hizashi, I should offer you some last words, but what words would suit someone as misguided as you? Come on, humor me please." he said as he rested his blade at Kojuro's throat but there was something not quite content about just finishing off the former lord of Kiyonai like this.
"... and... Tell me what on earth possessed you to go up against the shogun. Elaborate on these lies while your throat is still intact." he said with a superior grin although deep inside there was something to Kojuro's words he had spoken before. Lies or not, the worst thing to happen was that they ensnared the Hizashi lord and proved how misguided he was.
|
|
Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
|
Post by Yasuke Shisou on Dec 31, 2018 4:38:33 GMT -8
Yasuke's attack had been sincere indeed and expecting to cut through Renzo's thigh with a near perfect strike he was surprised to see Renzo dodged it as if he disappeared into thin air. Only his instincts told him that he an enemy that was no longer in front of you would have to be behind you made Yasuke spin around instantly. It was clear that this guy was not an ordinary fighter and although the slash that came towards Yasuke was a casual one to Renzo, Yasuke had to stay fully focused to avoid it as he raised his sword in almost the last moment as Renzo's blade collided with Yasuke and nicked the blade quite severely causing Yasuke to taking a few steps back to regain balance from the force of the blow.
Yasuke smirked as he received Renzo's comment.
"I never fight for anything worthwhile, I fight because that's who I am and a puffed up clown like you..!" he said and pointed his katana towards Renzo before a scene interrupted him in his trash talking. Just there he saw in the corner of his eyes that Kojuro was facing someone directly - one who just in that instant barged into Kojruo and seemingly took him down. This was all that Yasuke was able to see before their fight was no longer visible to him in the chaos of the fight.
"Oi shun-shun no chicken..! Don't feel too special, I'll come after you some other time!" Yasuke yelled angrily as he leapt towards where he had seen Kojuro being tackled. "Wuppo, follow me! Kojuro-dono could be in danger so we need to kill someone else!" he commanded the ogre.
|
|
Wuppo
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 114
Physical Description: "The citizens of Tamatoshi Bay would lay eyes on Wuppo, a 10-foot tall ogre, dirty with grime and what was probably dried blood. The giant's black beard was messily braided and twisted into two strands that hung from his chin, and the hair atop his head tied into a somewhat familiar but not entirely correct topknot."
Registered: Jun 20, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -8
|
Post by Wuppo on Dec 31, 2018 19:46:13 GMT -8
Fatigue, being wounded, and frustration with the difficulty he was experiencing in the fight with Renzo had whipped Wuppo into a frenzy. As Renzo pulled down on the chain trying to topple the ogre, Wuppo stomped down on the string of metal links with his foot. He felt another searing shot of pain on his forearm and under his foot as he grabbed the chain with the hand that it had been wrapped around, and pulled on it against his foot. The smell of the burning flesh and thick hide that covered Wuppo's body filled his nostrils as the muscles of his right arm flexed to pull up on the chain, and finally snap it. The intense heat from the chain had burrowed the metal into Wuppo's skin on his right forearm, and it would remain embedded there for the time being, but Wuppo had broken free of the tether to Renzo.
With his new found freedom, Wuppo looked to continue the fight with Renzo. Wuppo's burns from Renzo and being slashed by the now deceased Joji were significant injuries, but they would have to be far more grave than they were to take the ogre out of the fight. It was then that Wuppo heard Yasuke's call to help Kojuro. Wuppo's current state of mind didn't allow him to process well what his friend was yelling over the battle going on around them, but he did understand 'Kojuro'. Wuppo snapped his head to his left, looking over to where Kojuro had been. Wuppo saw the ornament on Kojuro's helmet - the dragonfly symbol the ogre would know anywhere - as it fell to the ground. The ogre was seeing red as the realization came over him that Kojuro could have been harmed while he had his back turned, fighting Joji and then Renzo. Wuppo cared so precious little about honor, or fighting Renzo, or even about the Hizashi Clan in general. He'd only come to protect his friend, and a new, empowering rage swept over him as it appeared he may have failed without even realizing it.
Wuppo bounded towards where Kojuro had fallen, leaving Renzo behind. It took the ogre only a handful of strides to reach Kojuro's attacker, blindly bowling over or bashing anyone in his path. Tetsubo still clutched in his left hand, Wuppo swung his mighty club from right to left in front of him, just about chest level for the humans in the area. Still barreling forward with great momentum, Wuppo would make a grab for Kojuro's attacker with his empty right hand if the tetsubo strike hadn't struck true.
|
|
Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
|
Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jan 1, 2019 13:37:11 GMT -8
This was hardly the time for taking a breather though as General Suezo was on him in an instant with his wakizashi pressed against Kojuro’s throat. This was it, then. Suezo was the stronger and more skilful opponent, and Kojuro had lost. The sounds of battle around seemed to fade into a distant hum; the details close to took on a strange clarity as though magnified: The cold steel at his neck, General Oguro’s hot breath, even the pores on his enemy’s face. I am prepared to die. What warrior wasn’t, riding out to war? Arrangements had been made. Lord Homura would be named head of the clan until Genji’s heir came of age. His uncle Ikeda Katsutora would finish leading the Hizashi army against the Shogun. The only thing he had to regret was leaving Naka behind, but even then, they would meet again in the next life. He always knew he would die young, why not now. He waited for the blade to cut, to feel the warmth of his own blood released from his throat to drown him.
But instead of the cut, Suezo was talking. Asking him something. Questions that demanded answers. He tried to return himself back to the present. It seemed as though Suezo wanted to know the truth, wanted to be persuaded of it. Perhaps it was one more useful thing he could do before he died. “Do you think I would stake my life, the lives of my friends, of all my warriors on a lie, the Hizashi name and the very existence of my house? The Empire is under threat. The nation will crumble and fall as Katashima did. You can ask Akagi-dono the truth about Quying yourself, he’s in the capital now with his ships, to protect the Emperor. The Iron Crane let the Omaharu daughter live so as not to pay for the sins of her father. Did Ogino-sama tell you that? If you think I’m lying I probably can’t convince you, but open your eyes, Oguro-dono. See the world for yourself. Don’t let the Shogun’s madness be yours too.” There was nothing more that he could say. He waited for Suezo to finish him. The man who had failed to kill the father, would now kill the son. At least there was some poetry in it.
|
|
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
|
Post by Renzo Uehara on Jan 7, 2019 13:50:05 GMT -8
The ogre broke his chain? Renzo frowned, with a snort of disbelief as his kusarigama chain went slack in his hand, ending not in a beautifully crafted sickle, but a set of broken links. Not only that but his opponents seemed to have other ideas than fighting him. “You… !” he looked after the two of them with mouth agape as both the hairy samurai and the ogre found something better to do. They are ignoring us… Fenghuang lamented. Its disgust with the situation and disappointment with Renzo himself resonated deeply within his mind. We should be the greatest spectacle! And they ignored us!
The Fenghuang began to retreat. Renzo felt the mask on his face – not part of his face but on it. He clapped a hand to it, forcing it back into himself before it detached and became just another object. Relunctantly it seemed to stick, though the chain had gone cold, and all the spitting fire seemed to have left him as Fenghuang sulked. “What can possibly be greater a spectacle than Fenghuang?” Renzo said to himself, which seemed to appease the mask’s vanity a little.
Regaining his composure, he stalked to wear the damned ogre had dropped other end of his kusarigama and picked up the sickle from the muddy ground. He followed his enemies, curious more than anything to see what would cause them to leave their most glorious battle. The Hizashi lord was in danger; that was clear enough. General Oguro had him on the ground, now with a blade to his throat. Surely he would have the rebel lord’s head off in moment. Oguro may not survive either given these two retainers’ desire to protect their master.
Renzo certainly wouldn’t lose sleep over it either way. Instead, he hung back, watching and listening. Perhaps the very battle would be decided here. He could swoop in and protect Oguro from the samurai and the ogre who would undoubtedly kill him if he slew their lord. Yet he did not. Did he care who won and who lost? Oguro meant nothing to him. Nor did this Lord Hizashi. But why hadn’t Oguro had Hizashi’s head off yet? Curiously he strained to hear what the two were saying to each other, the angry tones of General Oguro and the more measured responses of the Hizashi lord.
|
|
Suezo Oguro
Established
Roleplay posts: 24
Age: 32
Physical Description: A muscular and athletic build with straight black hair that reaches down a little bit beyond his shoulders when not braided into a ponytail.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears the heavy armor of the shogun which carries his insignia. He uses a finely made katana and wakizashi for battle, but is adept at naginata too.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 18, 2018 0:00:34 GMT -8
|
Post by Suezo Oguro on Jan 8, 2019 6:25:33 GMT -8
"Kata-shima..?" Suezo spoke his eyes moving trying to make sense of the Hizashi lord's words. They were totally different than the story the shogun had told him so many times and he was just about to have his intent slack when Kojuro mentioned Akagi being inside the city. "Is Quying inside the city right now?!?" he exclaimed pressing the blade towards the throat of the Hizashi lord. This was bad indeed but he couldn't keep his selfish desire to hear more of what the lord had to say in check. Suezo ought to finish the job immediately and go to aid the shogun inside the city but he just had to hear him out a bit longer. Anyway what was the danger? Everything was in control here and Renzo's carnage would surely keep the rest occupied for now so a few seconds more would do no difference.
"Indeed the life of your House is a huge thing to stake - a house that will be forever lost now that you've lost." he said and tried to regain some sort of mental upper hand. Suezo wanted to sever the Lord's head right now - but still he hesitated and his lower lip trembled. "You're implying..." he said and paused his voice cracking a bit. "That I don't see things as they are!" Suezo managed to form the words correctly. He had had a speaking disorder since when he was a child but the shogun had helped him manage it through rigorous training and discipline in the art of the sword. However when his uncertainty emerged so did his difficulty with speaking. "How... How do I see this?!?" he said and clenched his teeth. How did he open his eyes to what he could not presently see? True there had been difficulties and he wondered how little appreciation the other parts of Tawakoshi and the civilians showed towards the shogun's rule - but could the Hizashi lord really be right?
|
|
Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
|
Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jan 8, 2019 14:02:51 GMT -8
It seemed to Kojuro that Suezo was actually interested in hearing what he was saying, even as he pushed the blade closer to his throat. Kojuro had no thought of talking Suezo out of killing him, and yet, he thought he saw that intent waver just slightly for the briefest of moments. “Quying is in the city right now,” he repeated, meeting Suezo's gaze even as the general's eyes seemed to dart about in confusion. “Akagi-dono has led his ships up the Mizukawa.”
Perhaps he was getting through to Oguro somehow. There had to be some part of him that doubted whatever lies the Shogun told him, though he'd given the man his loyalty. To be confronted with that couldn't be easy. He was hesitant, confused, and for the first time Kojuro began to think that perhaps this wasn't his moment to die after all – though that choice lay literally on a blade's edge. “Even if you kill me, the Hizashi clan will still fight on, because we know our cause is just.” If their General lacked faith in the Shogun's cause, it made them weak. Whether his head came off or not, if he could convince Suezo he was making a mistake, it would help the Hizashi clan to victory. As Suezo became more confused, Kojuro's fingers tightened just slightly around the hilt of his sword. Making no sudden movements, and keeping focused on the General, nevertheless, there might come a chance when he was so distracted that Kojuro might be able to strike.
“I can't show you these things now, with a sword at my throat, General. But it's all around you if you care to look. Talk the peasants in the field, request an audience with the Emperor, go back to the capital and ask Lord Akagi why he is burning the Shogun's ships. Visit the provinces, visit the temples and ask the will of the spirits. Even if you win today and end up back at the Shogun's side with a new land and title, do it.”
|
|
Suezo Oguro
Established
Roleplay posts: 24
Age: 32
Physical Description: A muscular and athletic build with straight black hair that reaches down a little bit beyond his shoulders when not braided into a ponytail.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears the heavy armor of the shogun which carries his insignia. He uses a finely made katana and wakizashi for battle, but is adept at naginata too.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 18, 2018 0:00:34 GMT -8
|
Post by Suezo Oguro on Jan 10, 2019 12:18:20 GMT -8
"Yes I know that Akagi is already in the city..!" he said impatiently and and narrowed his eyes. If the lord Hizashi was just trying to buy time, he'd better come up w... Suezo stiffened up as Kojuro told him that the Hizashi would continue to fight on. How could he continue to believe in his cause even now? Suezo reluctantly looked around his gaze shifting slightly from side to side trying to see all of this Kojuro told him he missed. Well if the lord couldn't show them to him right now he might not be able to see them either in this strained situation.
Now that the Hizashi lord had challenged him he wanted to, but the situation did not allow him. He couldn't leave the lord alive - at least he should be taken a prisoner, but fat chance of that succeeding on a battlefield as chaotic as this.
"And what if I wanted to, Kojuro-dono. What if I wanted to do all these things, what would you do in my stead? Do my allegiance towards the shogun not matter even if he is wrong? Should I forsake my oath and let you live just to appease my personal curiosity?" Suezo asked Kojuro torn as he saw no way of escaping this foul predicament.
|
|
Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
|
Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jan 10, 2019 12:58:26 GMT -8
Kojuro frowned, and raised his voice as much as he was able with the sword’s blade at his throat. When he spoke it was in a voice of command. “I’m not telling you these things so you’ll spare my life, General. Take my head if you will and satisfy honour for both of us. But once you’re done and the war is over – if you’re still alive – take a look around you then with your eyes fully open. There’s no shame in loyalty, but wisdom is a virtue too. I can’t make that choice for you, Lord Oguro.” Kojuro was losing patience, either the General would kill him or let him up, or Kojuro would take his chance, draw back his right arm and give Suezo a swift stab in the side with the sword he still grasped in his hand.
|
|
Suezo Oguro
Established
Roleplay posts: 24
Age: 32
Physical Description: A muscular and athletic build with straight black hair that reaches down a little bit beyond his shoulders when not braided into a ponytail.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears the heavy armor of the shogun which carries his insignia. He uses a finely made katana and wakizashi for battle, but is adept at naginata too.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 18, 2018 0:00:34 GMT -8
|
Post by Suezo Oguro on Jan 12, 2019 0:07:53 GMT -8
He wasn't all wrong the Hizashi Lord and Suezo knew that exactly the virtue of wisdom was something Ogino-sama lacked although it was a reluctant and painful realization Suezo couldn't completely contain right now. Would it be wise to take the head of the Hizashi Lord? Yes, if you wanted to protect the shogun and gain honor and wealth - which was such a huge part of what drove any man. But still... Had he not in the deepest reaches of his soul searched for someone to show him another way to tell him that there was something better to be imagined?
The pure discord happening in his mind caused him to take half a step back the blade releasing its pressure from Kojuro's throat although still wary of his sword and threatening his position with the point. But he did not see what approach him from the side before it was too late... The huge ogre he had seen earlier reached towards Suezo and even if he had reacted sooner and would have the time to react his body wouldn't move even and inch as the terror grabbed him. 'Was he to die now? Was this the recompense of letting Lord Hizashi live that he had to die? Was this... Wisdom?' Suezo thought as he dropped his sword as the huge hand closed around him the fingers squeezing around the body.
|
|
