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Psychofish

Dedicated Loiterer

PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2018 7:26 am


Tsuyoshi would finish preparing before the other man, setting only what was needed aside- yet as the other continued to speak, stripping off his sleeves as well, baring muscles and proclaiming his story, the uneasiness of what he said at first began to fade, and the young Crane watched increasingly rapt.

When the other man looked up, readying himself, Tsuyoshi was looking back, eyes glittering and wide, wearing a small smile.

With far too much energy- err, excitement even?- he burst to his feet, pulling the upper part of his garments back in one dramatic motion to bare his chest likewise, letting it fall around his waist (after one moment of awkwardly shrugging his sleeves off), and bowed deeply.

"May we both endeavor to our utmost then, and may the kami guide our hands!"

He did not have the same volume control- but by the tone, at least his sharp-and-deep bow was genuine rather than mocking or overplayed emotion. He didn't hold it long before he stood as well, still smiling as he took a deep breath, trying to push aside the sudden rush of passion in the face of the unwavering spirit!

A shame their contest wasn't better suited to it (like sumai). He'd have to take a moment to master himself and look for serenity again for a duel, wherever he'd put his serenity, before moving to take his stance.
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2018 9:31 am


Placing his hand softly on the handle of his katana, Sugimoto would adopt the Center Stance, and prepare for his assessment.

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Iaijutsu Rules reminder!

A duel is a 3-round affair, and you are considered in Center Stance for all of it (the only time you can really stay in Center Stance for more than a round and get the benefits of it)

First round is Assessment, where you roll Awareness/Iaijutsu (Assessment) vs TN 10 + 5*Insight Rank, and you reveal one of the following, +1 more per raise:
  • The opponent's Void
  • The opponent's Reflexes
  • The opponent's Iaijutsu Skill
  • Any emphases the opponent may possess
  • The opponent's remaining Void Points
  • The opponent's current Wound Level


If you beat the opponent's roll by 10 or more, even if it did not yield information, the character gets +1k1 for their focus roll.

The second round is Focus, where you try to see weakness in your opponent's stance. The duelists make a Contested Void/Iaijutsu (Focus) roll (+1k1 for being in Center Stance for more than a round; +1k1 if you beat your opponent's Assessment by 10+). If you beat the other's roll by 5 or more, you earn the right to make frist strike, and gains a Free Raise toward their strike roll for every increment of 5 which you beat your opponent's roll. If the result has a difference of less than 5, then a simultaneous Kharmic Strike happens.

The third round is the Strike phase. The duelist who won first strike can make a Reflexes/Iaijutsu roll (+1k1 for Center Stance; +any number of Free Raises earned during the Focus roll) against the opponent's Armor TN. If the second duelist lives (not enough damange, was missed, or was to first blood), they can then attempt a strike in return; however, if they strike in retaliation of 'first blood', it is considered extremely dishonorable. If both miss, then it becomes a standard skirmish (taking a new stance, but getting one +1k1 from leaving Center Stance).


Sugimoto rolls at 26, raising once. He views your Void rank (2) and Iaijutsu skill level (1).

Rain Yupa
Captain

Enduring Member

Psychofish rolled 6 10-sided dice: 8, 9, 1, 3, 8, 1 Total: 30 (6-60)

Psychofish

Dedicated Loiterer

PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2018 9:55 pm


Chest swelling in excitement and pride, Tsuyoshi was... not in the best place for this particular contest, and closed his eyes a moment as he shifted his stance and moved his hand back near his blade, opening them slowly as he sank into the stance and trying to let his focus leave him- not to study too hard, but to open his mind and let the world speak to him, to let Sugimoto's own will speak to him.

[Spending 1 void for +1k1 to his Assessment roll, rolling one extra die in case of explosions.]
[Single raise. Aiming to learn his Iaijutsu and Void ring as well.]
[5k4 Awareness/Iaijutsu (Assessment): 28]
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:48 pm


Sugitmoto's Void is 2, and his Iaijutsu rank is 2.

Tsuyoshi, do you wish to continue? If so, give me your focus roll.

Rain Yupa
Captain

Enduring Member

Psychofish rolled 6 10-sided dice: 2, 2, 9, 10, 1, 3 Total: 27 (6-60)

Psychofish

Dedicated Loiterer

PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2018 11:03 pm


Tsuyoshi continues trying to empty his mind, allowing sense and instinct deep in his mind and body to take over in place of slow, flawed reason and thought, smiling just slightly as he lets his muscles slowly relax.

[Tsuyoshi continues, and spends another void point for +1k1]
[+1k1 for a round in center stance, +1k1 for void point.]
[5k4 Void/Iaijutsu (Focus): 13+9+2+2=26]
Rain Yupa rolled 8 10-sided dice: 7, 7, 4, 3, 2, 8, 5, 6 Total: 42 (8-80)
PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 8:58 am


Sugimoto also focuses, listening to something, eyes narrowing on his opponent. His hand tightens around the tsuka-ito of his weapon...

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Rolling in-game because I like to in moments like this. 4k2, +1k1 for void point spent, +1k1 for center stance, 2 extra dice for possible explosions

Result: ALSO 26


With a 31 for his strike roll after spending his last void point vs TN 23 18 (Akodo bushi free raise), Sugimoto's blade with ever so slightly clip Tsuyoshi's torso between two ribs, causing 3 points of damage with a slight flick of blood.

Rain Yupa
Captain

Enduring Member

Psychofish rolled 6 10-sided dice: 3, 8, 8, 5, 4, 3 Total: 31 (6-60)

Psychofish

Dedicated Loiterer

PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 9:10 am


The Scorpion's fingers moved, and Tsuyoshi's body reacted, drawing quicker than thought, the two in simultaneous, almost perfectly synchronized motion.

[5k4 Reflexes/Iaijutsu (Strike): 8+8+5+4=25]
[Damage: 2+4=6]
PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 9:39 am


"..."

Blade extended still, Sugimoto would see the wound he was inflicted, then re-confirmed the would he had dealth. Letting out a sigh, he would flick the blood from his own blade off to the side, before sheathing it once more into his saya.

Sugimoto would bow respectfully to Tsuyoshi. He would then turn to bow to Ayame, before going to briefly dress his wound and pull his kimono back on, followed by silently donning his armor once more.

"So, Miya-sama, it seems we didn't quite make the cut," the tall woman would say, shooting a quick glare at Mokuami. "I hope you at least view the Scorpion as comparable."

Rain Yupa
Captain

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Psychofish

Dedicated Loiterer

PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 2:12 pm


Tsuyoshi smiled faintly, looking at the other samurai, and glancing down at the small line of red across his body and feeling a small swelling of- oh, ouch. He looked down, not having immediately noticed the sting on his own body. His expression didn't shift a bit, more than happy with their contest of wills. The Crane returned the bow in kind, taking a cloth out to clean his blade, and then the relatively small gash on his side as an after thought, bringing his head back to the Imperial only as the Scorpion drew attention there, still abesent-mindedly in the process of cleaning and redressing himself.
PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2018 1:56 pm


Chiharu would watch the duel, impressed by the technique displayed.
They seem to display much control of their blows, the shugenja could remain calm, not rushing in to heal, and she was glad about it.
Thankful to both of the contestants she bowed briefly.

She remained silent, not interrupting the conversation between the Imperial and the Scorpion.

GustyFox


Paidi tou Selini
Crew

Adorable Abductee

PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 6:15 pm


Too far to hear the conversation, Ayame could only watch with rapt attention at the unfolding duel, thrilled by the tension of two... well... sorta experts... plying a very precise craft. And dramatic it was! The two bold shirtless men striking simultaneously and poetically in a perfect tie, blood drawn but nobody truly hurt.

"Fortunes, but that was exciting. Certainly comparable, you have proven yourselves to be quite skilled, both contests very close calls, the second even too close to tell. Still perhaps this was for the best. You fine folk have a letter to deliver and a response to return, while I will be out in the wilderness for quite some time. But perhaps when it comes time to start mapping the Scorpion lands I shall ask for you." she concluded, with an imperious nod.
PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:58 pm


"Hai, Miya-sama," Michiko would say with a nod, before bowing politely to Ayame. Sugimoto approached the taller Scorpion, one more re-armored and ready to go.

Mokuami hurried up about that point. "I finished gathering up what arrows I could. Did we win?" he asked with a bit of youthful enthusiasm. Michiko would shoot him a glare.

"We shall take our leave, Miya-sama, Crane. Until our paths cross again," Michiko would say, before turning and began walking towards the road, Sugimoto following closely behind. Mokuami gave a couple uncertain glances at everyone before hurrying after them.

"Well, did we?"

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A bird, a boar, and a lion walk into a bar...
-Paidi tou Selini


Your fifth area has been solved, and everyone earns 1 XP! The XP logs have been updated. In addition, Chiharu and Tsuyoshi won duels and earn 3 points of Glory each. The Honor/Glory/Status logs have been updated. As a reminder, you are responsible for reporting your own honor changes.

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It would be early afternoon, and still time for a little more exploration before it would get too dark - and assuming you don't get held up, you should be able to make it back here before dark.

What is the plan?

Rain Yupa
Captain

Enduring Member


Paidi tou Selini
Crew

Adorable Abductee

PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:17 pm


"Hm. Well that was eventful. Shall we explore one more section before turning in for the night?" it was hard to tell if that was a rhetorical question or not as she began walking over towards her pony in preparation for the option, but she would also stop if an objection was raised.
PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 4:55 am


Tsuyoshi was feeling slightly drained after the intense focus of the duel- but it wasn't like one said no to an Imperial just because they were a bit tired. Besides- it had been an inspiration too! The manly spirit filled him!

Smiling broadly, he nodded. "Certainly, Miya-sama."

Psychofish

Dedicated Loiterer


GustyFox

PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:39 pm


Chiharu would nod, ready to follow the Imperial.
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