The lost kobune really is a glorious thing to have at random. XD Heritage-table as a strong part of character creation is something I'm glad to see returned. I always liked those in older editions. I just wish the damn things weren't so generic in most cases... the Imperial Bastard in the family wo...

Isawa Natsuko wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 15, 2021 3:22 am

The lost kobune really is a glorious thing to have at random. XD

Heritage-table as a strong part of character creation is something I'm glad to see returned. I always liked those in older editions.

Really enjoyed Aya as the representation of stoic and honorable Lion samurai. Very nice.

AHHHH

I had a feeling Masaru was a Shadow! xD

How did you feel the Ikoma's Shadow worked in the new edition?

Seconding the backstory question. I was piecing together bits from threads about how the betrothal came about. Not a lot of interaction for us this go around, but I enjoyed the bit there was. Besides the Mantis, did Ahiru find herself shifting or solidifying opinions of any other clans throughout t...

Future pirate princess! It was a joy to write with you, as always. The dynamic with these two was great fun, and I'd like to see them grow a bit, together! What are some possible directions you see Ahiru going in the future? I know her backstory, but I think you should share a bit of it for everyon...

Asahina Sakura wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:02 pm

Sorry we didn't get, like, any scenes together! Ahiru was a great read!

Aww thank you! I enjoyed reading Sakura's scenes too, especially her manner of speech I enjoyed.

I was just too exhausted to go chasing scenes or make a lot of popups this game. Hopefully next game!

Uh oh! Curveballs! Duck! Was nice having a functional betrothal to contrast my dysfunctional one with! Didn't have a lot of interaction, but thanks :D Quack! Not much interaction sadly, but I did get to read a lot more than I was posting, so I enjoyed seeing Jiro's drama. Very teen. Much complicate...

Thanks for the storyline and for the fun interaction with our characters. As always a pleasure.

How would Hirame had felt if he had lost the wager between him and Ahiru (and she was the one in the Iaijutsu finals)?

Biggest curveball the game threw you? Biggest curveball Ahiru threw you? Biggest missed opportunity for you in this game? Favorite scene in this game? The system and simply not having much time to post (and if I had time, it was a matter of energy to muster the writing). Not a fan of the 5e system ...

The Kakita maiden stepped forward. Her hair had been trimmed this morning, marking her appearance as an adult rather than a youth on the cusp between childhood and adulthood, and today her makeup had been done as an adult in the colors of resplendent red and black. A beautiful hakama was paired with...

Quack away here!

Thank you for running the game for us. :) I wish I had been able to participate more but at this time of year I am lacking for spoons. Overall I had a good time, and my problems were with the system and not with the game. :D I enjoyed the little details in the Daily-post like the food that was serve...

Her free hand briefly touched Hirame's hand as it left her cheek, allowing the shared warmth and connection between them to last just a second longer as they both stepped back. A moment passed and she brought her colorful sleeves up to her face, hiding her mouth and nose behind the silk in a demure ...

"Well, if I am to be a Mantis..." she said with a smirk, but the words trailed off into a breathy whisper as they closed the distance between them, connecting as their lips touched. Her hand rested against his arm, near the elbow, as they properly shared this very brief and stolen intimate moment. L...

Keeping her fan up, Ahiru was almost holding her breath as she watched the tense duel. And as Aya struck Rin in the nick of time, she gasped behind her fan in surprise.

It was such a skilled and masterful strike. Truly, Ikoma Aya was one very talented samurai of great skill.

Oh my.

Ahiru fanned herself as she watched with great interest. What an honor for the two finalists, to have the Emperor personally be the judge of their match.

"Goodness, I couldn't even properly strike a dummy yesterday. Sure, I was pretty upset afterwards, but in the end, I was challenged at something I wasn't specifically trained to be good at." Ahiru shrugged, unbothered. "In the end I take away a learning experience of how I might perform at things I'...

"Hmmm... I had hoped he would win, I admit," she said with a slight sigh, "but I am proud of how well he performed. In the end though, we all competed against some of the most talented samurai-to-be. Just to get as far as to attend is an honor in itself, but I can't deny I'm also a little jealous th...

To meet his gaze properly, Ahiru tilted her head up slightly, and she felt very aware of his close proximity now. She glanced off to the side, to the mentioned willow-branches... Her hand gingerly curled a lock of her dark hair around the slender fingers. "Yes... I like the sound of that, Hirame-san...