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ROAD TO ROKAFOSU.

Posted by GM KENFor group 0
GM KEN
GM, 61 posts
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 10:36
  • msg #1

ROAD TO ROKAFOSU

Second part of Jizai’s mission
“Second, I wish you to then travel south, to the village of Rokafosu. This means traveling outside my physical control and into waku held lands. Rokafosu is held by the Subtle Breeze gang of yakuza. You are to spend time to do a complete appraisal of the town’s defenses. Fortification, number of viable water craft that could be used for water-based war, number of armed men, resilience of their leadership structure, allies within the town, enemies within the town, various ways to access the town by both small and large groups, weaknesses, strengths, major personages, and anything which would be useful to know if I wished to create an outpost of samurai there – either by force, guile, or treaty.”
Ito
GM, 38 posts
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 12:23
  • msg #2

ROAD TO ROKAFOSU

I assume this thread starts the following morning.

Upon hearing the team will be heading a direction different from returning to the capitol, Ito looks confused.  If not back home, is there another item your team must acquire before returning?  If so, I would consider it a kindness if you would let me help in any way.  My debt to the Michizane clan is considerable and any assistence I could provide would be at your disposal.  Ito had started talking to Lady Sasumi, but realized his error quickly and in mid-sentence, shifted his attention to speak directly to Arashi.  He was in charge, regardless of rank.

Ito performs a half-bow, almost as an apology for his error.
Arashi Fukushu
player, 323 posts
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 17:13
  • msg #3

ROAD TO ROKAFOSU

In reply to Ito (msg # 2):

"Hai, Ito san, my Lady Sasumi and I welcome your companionship as we travel to Rokafosu on a matter of business for the Michizane. By  accompanying us you agree to keep all things confidential and will not discuss our business with anyone not in our party. Is that understood?"

"If you swear allegiance to the Michizane then we would be more likely to take you into our confidence, Are you agreeable to swearing allegiance to our clan?"

Ito
GM, 39 posts
Sun 4 Jul 2021
at 20:59
  • msg #4

Re: ROAD TO ROKAFOSU

Arashi Fukushu:
"Hai, Ito san, my Lady Sasumi and I welcome your companionship as we travel to Rokafosu on a matter of business for the Michizane. By  accompanying us you agree to keep all things confidential and will not discuss our business with anyone not in our party. Is that understood?"


"If you swear allegiance to the Michizane then we would be more likely to take you into our confidence, Are you agreeable to swearing allegiance to our clan?"


Ito looks from Arashi-sama, to Lady Sasumi.  And then takes in his traveling companions of Mage, 'bodyguard' that Arashi doesn't seem to need, a couple servants, and Hiro-matsu.

Arashi-sama.  Forgive the impertinence of my response, but, while I am Shinsoku (a priest outside of any formal hierarchy), I have already sworn a vow of allegiance.  To the Daimyo - Sugawara no Michizane.

It is he, in person, who awarded me dispensation to leave the ranks of his families secretaries and study under one of his Shinten masters.  He, may he live forever, was the man whom saw the right path for my life and placed my feet upon it.


Ito, playing it safe, adds, So I would gladly aid the Michizane in any way I can, looking at Lady Sasumi, but I regret being unable to keep anything secret from the Daimyo - whom is not part of this party.

Is that acceptable Arashi-sama?

Sasumi Michizane
NPC, 16 posts
Mon 5 Jul 2021
at 19:18
  • msg #5

ROAD TO ROKAFOSU

In reply to Arashi Fukushu (msg # 3):

Sasumi listens to the conversation with interest.
When Arashi says "my Lady Sasumi" instead of "the Lady Sasumi", she politely interrupts.

"Ah Arashi-san. That is an honor I do not hold yet and is only one of many possible futures that can be swayed by Kami, Buddha, and many other powers of this land." She gives you a slight smile.

She turns her attention to Ito: "I am glad to see you honor your oath to my father. Without your help we would not have the artifact."

To Arashi: "Arashi-san, your oath is to Jizai-sama. His and my father's paths are similar but not the same. However, I do not see Ito's presence as something which can cause a major issue and is acceptable with me. Decide as you will but remember the goal of the mission and how much you are willing to share with Ito. We do not want to put him in harms way... or vise/versa."
Takeshi Oshiro
GM, 405 posts
Mon 5 Jul 2021
at 19:24
  • msg #6

ROAD TO ROKAFOSU


Takeshi looks at the group members one at a time. He remembers that Jizai and Sasumi's father, Sugawara, was a devout Shinto with many rumors regarding his opposition to Buddhism and wanting to unite the island under Shinto religion. Even Cawti had told him that there would be no chance of the buddhist and shinto surviving together without all out war if Sugawara were in power for very long. Takeshi was glad when Sugawara gave up his position to his son, Jizai, but Sugawara was still a major player and still VERY Shinto.
With Ito being shinto he wonders what the allegience between Ito and Sugawara is like and how Ito views Buddhist.

He awaits Arashi's decision but, if Ito is to travel with this group, we must learn more about him and his passions.
Arashi Fukushu
player, 324 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 15:02
  • msg #7

ROAD TO ROKAFOSU

In reply to Takeshi Oshiro (msg # 6):

Arashi looks to Sasumi for any hint of concern regarding Ito's proclamation before proceeding.

"Of course it is more than acceptable Ito. I think you will find the Michizane are all for the success of the Clan, regardless of any possible difference of opinion on how to accomplish it."
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