This is an Intrigue. Open to 4 PCs. Please reference pg. 254 of the Legend of the Five Rings 5th edition Core Rulebook

The administrative hall of Tsuma is open. The city's governor, Kakita Josuke, has been convinced to open the halls as a court, to allow those not so martially inclined sent to the Topaz Championship, to petition the court for things that perhaps are needed, or bring up any concerns.

The administrator sits at the dais, formally dressed, as his hands rest upon his knees, a fan flicked open. The windows of the building are closed, to keep the cool spring air out. Servants move about, tending to lanterns and keeping the coals stoked for heat.

When joining, please roll Initiative (TN1 Sentiment).
You are ready for the intrigue, so your base initiative value is FOCUS + successes on the intiative check

Declare your objective

Opening Stance

And Composure track

Rin had managed to wrangle an invite she wasn't sure she deserved. The Sparrow had donned her best (which which meant she'd gone to get her one fan and her clothes were clean and presentable) and was now looking around wide-eyed, taking in all the pomp and circumstance of a proper Crane court.

Day 2 The court of Tsuma, Void/Sentiment Initiative roll | TN: 1 | Success: 6 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 4


Somehow, Rin chose to speak just as there was an awkward moment of silence, the Sparrow slotting in seamlessly.

((Initiative 9
Objective - Persuade the Crane to send food to the Sparrow
Composure 4/8 ))

Where to expect to find a Scorpion courtier but at court really.

The living image of what was expected of a courtier, in expensive clothes and makeup, both in the most classic of style, Kaoru was in attendance.

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Objective: Learn as much as possible about Tsuma's standing and issues post-tsunami (economy, power balance between the lords, etc.)

(I guess it falls into "Discern Someone’s Qualities" category of objectives if relevant?)

Initiative

(assuming Distinction applies since Sentiment [Air] is an example roll for it and it seems to fit the objective quite well; will of course reroll if wrong here)

Clicked to quickly sorry, wanted to keep two successes and one opportunity, not the three success. Total should be 2 success, 1 strife, 1 opportunity.

Using opportunity to On an Initiative check, assess one foe’s weakness. Learn one of their disadvantages of that foe’s choice. as per page 329... targeting Kakita Josuke I guess? He is the only "foe" around after all?

Air stance
Initiative: 5+2=7
Strife: (assuming a Passion strife-healing thread I've yet to write in the afternoon): 0+1=1/8
Void: 0/1

Wearing Ceremonial Clothes since this can apparently be mechanically relevant

Ide Yizhak wore clothes proper for the event and prepared for the court

Starting Composure: 1/10
Starting Stance: Water\

Vigilance: 3

D2 EE: Court intiative, TN 1 Sentiment (Water | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2


Using opportunity to either cancel 2 strife or notice a detail about the court

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//D2 EE Event Court of Tsuma Sentiment Initiative Water | TN: 1 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 1


Initiative: 3+4=7
1 Opportunity=-1 strife
Objective: Persuade the Crane to allow the Phoenix Keep the Shrines

Initiative | TN: 1 | Success: 6 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 1
Objective - Josuke is looking to keep the status quo. His target value is 5 Momentum Points

The Number of Momentum Points to accomplish an objective against Josuke is:

Suzume Rin - 6 Momentum points needed (Persuading)
Ide Yizhak - 6 Momentum points needed (Persuading)
Shiba Kuroneko - 6 momentum points needed (Persuading)
Shosuro Kaoru - 4 momentum points needed (Discerning)

Intrigue Initiative Order:
10 - Josuke
9 - Rin
7 - Shiba Kuroneko
7 - Shosuro Kaoru
5 - Ide Yizhak

Kakita Josuke-
Composure - 1/12

Intrigue Ends: When an Objective is completed (if it ends before your objective is completed, note your momentum points in your PF).

Or

When 2 PCs Unmask

Or

When Josuke Unmasks (if he does so, he closes the court for the evening, regardless of objectives being completed)

The Governor looks to the students gathered. A manicured brow is raised, as his fan idly moves before his face. The seasoned Crane administrator shakes his head. He says nothing, inhaling deeply as he steadies himself.

OOC:
Stance chosen - Air (Scheme action TNs are increased by 1 (Persuade TN is now 4)
Action - Calming Breath (does nothing as he is below half composure).

Suzume Rin is up!

Day 2 Court, Turn 1, Persuade on Kakita Josuke, TN 4 base, TN 3 with courtesy. Void approach. | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 0



"Kakita-sama, thank you again for this opportunity to address the court. I know how busy everyone must be what with the Tournament and all."
Rin bobs her head again

"Seeing everthin' going on here reminds me how wonderful the empire is when samurai from all clans come together to make something. It actually reminds me of a story about..uh, well you probably don't want me to just tell a story here. But seeing Tsuma thriving as it is and the tournament already being such a success, perhaps we could in turn be thinking about all these other clans?

My Clan, the uh Sparrow, everyone knows we never ask for much at all, we've got out duty to do and we do it. But these last seasons have been real hard, I think they've been hard all over the empire, it's a challenge for us to meet Kakita-sama. And seeing all these samurai gathered here together reminds me that challenges are overcome when folks pull together. So, the Sparrow would be real grateful if their Crane cousins had the opportunity to send a little food over. Uh, thank you for your time again."

Deep bow.

(( 1 momentum point down))

Josuke bows slightly to the Sparrow, appreciating the courtesy she offers.

Ooc:

Suzume Rin - 1/6 MP
Shosuro Kaoru - 0/4 MP
Shiba Kuroneko - 0/6 MP
Ide Yizhaj - 0/6 MP

As Shiba Kuroneko has higher honor than Shosuro Kaoru, they go next!

For purposes of the Persuade Action- Kakita Josuke's Status is 40.

Everyone is within Range 1 of each other

The young Shugenja bowed to the governor and took his fan out. "This one is Shiba Kuroneko humble servant of the Phoenix Clan. We are very honored to be here and see the wonderful city you have kept." He lowered his head. "We are a bit concerned by the state of the shrines. We are very interested on taking the duties of keeping them from your hands and allow us to aid you with this task."

//D2 EE Court of Tsuma Courtesy Water approach | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2
opportunity= -2 strife

1 MP
0 strife

"Kakita-sama, first thank you for granting us a bit of your precious time.

I, Shosuro Kaoru, have been thoroughly impressed by the quality, the quantity and the diversity of the goods available on the markets on Tsuma, easily rivaling what can be found in far bigger cities.

The only difference really was a few luxuries that were nowhere to be seen. If you were so inclined however, I'm sure we could find an arrangement to have them delivered from Scorpion lands to Tsuma's stalls through the river road, so that Tsuma can shine even brighter."

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D2EE | The Court of Tsuma | Persuade | Courtesy [Air] | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2


Using opportunity to compensate for one strife

1 momentum point
Air stance
Strife: 2/8

D2 EE: Courtesy(water) tn 3, void point | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 2


Success, 2 strife brings total to 3/10
Using 2 opportunity to activate shallow waters technique to learn Kaita Josuke's Ninjo.

Yizhak starts the process by going through the motions of a friendly greeting, hoping to neither draw ire or attention at the moment. Instead, he takes this time to read the demeanor of the governor and get an idea of what to do next.

Shiba Kuroneko wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:21 am

The young Shugenja bowed to the governor and took his fan out. "This one is Shiba Kuroneko humble servant of the Phoenix Clan. We are very honored to be here and see the wonderful city you have kept." He lowered his head. "We are a bit concerned by the state of the shrines. We are very interested on taking the duties of keeping them from your hands and allow us to aid you with this task."

//D2 EE Court of Tsuma Courtesy Water approach | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2
opportunity= -2 strife

1 MP
0 strife

Their eyes narrow as the young Phoenix speaks, especially with the bluntness of the request. Something so bold from one so young, and the audacity and arrogance coming from an honored guest. Josuke focuses on the Shiba. But says nothing.

Shosuro Kaoru wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:58 pm

"Kakita-sama, first thank you for granting us a bit of your precious time.

I, Shosuro Kaoru, have been thoroughly impressed by the quality, the quantity and the diversity of the goods available on the markets on Tsuma, easily rivaling what can be found in far bigger cities.

The only difference really was a few luxuries that were nowhere to be seen. If you were so inclined however, I'm sure we could find an arrangement to have them delivered from Scorpion lands to Tsuma's stalls through the river road, so that Tsuma can shine even brighter."

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D2EE | The Court of Tsuma | Persuade | Courtesy [Air] | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2


Using opportunity to compensate for one strife

1 momentum point
Air stance
Strife: 2/8

Josuke seems grateful for the courtesy of the Scorpion, and impressed by their training. "It seems that the silvered tongues of the Scorpion extends to their youth. That may be something we could do something."

Ide Yizhak wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:12 pm

D2 EE: Courtesy(water) tn 3, void point | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 2


Success, 2 strife brings total to 3/10
Using 2 opportunity to activate shallow waters technique to learn Kaita Josuke's Ninjo.

(Fluff pending)

Ninjo - To be assigned to Otosan Uchi

Finally, it returns to Josuke. His eyes again focus on the Shiba. His posture shifts, almost seeming to loom large over the room, his personality flashing through, his brow furrowing as his words rise with fury.

"Presumptuous child! You are here as an honored guest, and you deign to believe that you have the authority to take hold of a clan holding. Tell me, child, are yougiven authority by your betters to seize the shrine? Have they given you such power, even before your gempukku? Sit down, Shiba Kuroneko-chan, before that tongue of yours gets you in trouble, or causes problems for your Lord!" Their words Fan the Flames.

Persuade - Command (Targetting Shiba Kuroneko) - Higher Status than target -1 TN (Fire/Command) | TN: 1 | Success: 6 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 3
(I am choosing to not use the strife as additional successes, because that would one shot the Momentum points needed by Josuke.)

1 Opportunity spent to use Josuke's ability Fanning the Flames - Shiba Kuroneko is Dazed - Their focus is hampered, putting them on the defensize. A Dazed character increases the TN of their Attack and Scheme actions by 2. It is removed when, at the end of the affected characters turn, if the character did not perform an Attack or Scheme action, they removed the Dazed condition.


Suzume Rin - 1/6 MP
Shosuro Kaoru - 1/4 MP
Shiba Kuroneko - 1/6 MP
Ide Yizhaj - 1/6 MP
Kakita Josuke 3/5 MP

Josuke is at
Composure 4/12
Fire stance
TNs are 3 (Vigilance is 3)

Rin very nearly disappears behind her fan as the Governor delivers a tongue lashing. Her quiet response is lost amidst all the admonishment, but she does get an idea on how to approach next time.

Day 2 Court of Tsuma, round 2, persuade against Kakita Josuke, approach is courtesy/void.
TN is 3, reduce to 2 from courtesy. | TN: 2 | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 3 / Strife: 2


(( 1 opp to reduce the TN of Rin's next earth roll by 1.
2 opps to assist the next character to attempt a check to accomplish something similar))

Kuroneko was taken aback by the reaction. He took a step back and a seat to meditate on his next move.


//Taking 0 Action keeping water stance.
Vigilance 2
MP=1
Miss turn no longer Dazed.

Court wasn't going to last long if the administrator flamed that hard everyone going beyond mere compliments. Which was information in itself.

Kaoru prudently went fishing for more.

"Tsuma's temple of Amateratsu shines with the brightness of its namesake, and in its glory the major fortunes are basked. In my ignorance I first thought the building was a possession of the Brotherhood, but from your words I know understand all shrines of the city are under your direct responsibility, and that you would never allow them to fall into disarray.

Really, all our requests in the end boil down to how prosperous your city appears to be, and how blessed we would be to associated with such prosperity."

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D2EE | The Court of Tsuma | Persuade | Courtesy [Air] | Subtle Observer | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 1


Distinction applies as per /viewtopic.php?p=3783#p3783.

One opportunity to cancel the strife and one to Learn another character in the scene’s demeanor (if an NPC) and current strife. targeting our dear Kakita Josuke I guess.

Air stance
Vigilance: 3
2 momentum points
Strife: 2/8

Shosuro Kaoru wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:56 pm

Court wasn't going to last long if the administrator flamed that hard everyone going beyond mere compliments. Which was information in itself.

Kaoru prudently went fishing for more.

"Tsuma's temple of Amateratsu shines with the brightness of its namesake, and in its glory the major fortunes are basked. In my ignorance I first thought the building was a possession of the Brotherhood, but from your words I know understand all shrines of the city are under your direct responsibility, and that you would never allow them to fall into disarray.

Really, all our requests in the end boil down to how prosperous your city appears to be, and how blessed we would be to associated with such prosperity."

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D2EE | The Court of Tsuma | Persuade | Courtesy [Air] | Subtle Observer | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 1


Distinction applies as per /viewtopic.php?p=3783#p3783.

One opportunity to cancel the strife and one to Learn another character in the scene’s demeanor (if an NPC) and current strife. targeting our dear Kakita Josuke I guess.

Air stance
Vigilance: 3
2 momentum points
Strife: 2/8

Josuke's current Composure
4/12

Demeanor - Haughty

D2 EE: Round 2, TN 2 Courtesy (void) | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 1


Passed, void stance ignores strife
Use opportunity to reduce difficulty of next water roll by 1

Yizhak takes a calm listen to the room and lets the universe guide next actions. But for now, he is content to see how this conversation progresses.

Ender wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:59 pm

Shosuro Kaoru wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:56 pm

Court wasn't going to last long if the administrator flamed that hard everyone going beyond mere compliments. Which was information in itself.

Kaoru prudently went fishing for more.

"Tsuma's temple of Amateratsu shines with the brightness of its namesake, and in its glory the major fortunes are basked. In my ignorance I first thought the building was a possession of the Brotherhood, but from your words I know understand all shrines of the city are under your direct responsibility, and that you would never allow them to fall into disarray.

Really, all our requests in the end boil down to how prosperous your city appears to be, and how blessed we would be to associated with such prosperity."

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D2EE | The Court of Tsuma | Persuade | Courtesy [Air] | Subtle Observer | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 1


Distinction applies as per /viewtopic.php?p=3783#p3783.

One opportunity to cancel the strife and one to Learn another character in the scene’s demeanor (if an NPC) and current strife. targeting our dear Kakita Josuke I guess.

Air stance
Vigilance: 3
2 momentum points
Strife: 2/8

Josuke's current Composure
4/12

Demeanor - Haughty

(Just pinging Kakita Josuke's turn)

Shosuro Kaoru wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:56 pm

Court wasn't going to last long if the administrator flamed that hard everyone going beyond mere compliments. Which was information in itself.

Kaoru prudently went fishing for more.

"Tsuma's temple of Amateratsu shines with the brightness of its namesake, and in its glory the major fortunes are basked. In my ignorance I first thought the building was a possession of the Brotherhood, but from your words I know understand all shrines of the city are under your direct responsibility, and that you would never allow them to fall into disarray.

Really, all our requests in the end boil down to how prosperous your city appears to be, and how blessed we would be to associated with such prosperity."

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D2EE | The Court of Tsuma | Persuade | Courtesy [Air] | Subtle Observer | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 1


Distinction applies as per /viewtopic.php?p=3783#p3783.

One opportunity to cancel the strife and one to Learn another character in the scene’s demeanor (if an NPC) and current strife. targeting our dear Kakita Josuke I guess.

Air stance
Vigilance: 3
2 momentum points
Strife: 2/8

"To speak of our prosperity, in the light of the struggles that plague our lands is a bit presumptuous, Shosuro-san." Josuke closes his eyes, shaking his head for a moment. "Even as you do so to see what fruit can be sown and reaped from such."

He shifts, being more adaptable, even as he maintains his decorum.

Water Stance
TN 3 (Vigilance 3)
7/12 Composure

Suzume Rin - 1/6 MP
Shosuro Kaoru - 2/4 MP
Shiba Kuroneko - 1/6 MP
Ide Yizhak - 2/6 MP
Kakita Josuke 4/5 MP

Courtesy v. Shosuro Kaoru ( | TN: 3 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 3

Rin takes a deep breath and takes a moment to square her shoulders before stepping forward once and again and making the argument of yams for all. This time she roots her argument in reason, calmly laying out the potential benefits of such a course while noting the very limited costs.

Day 2 Court, Round 3, Persuade on the governor, Earth/Courtesy to lower TN to 2, opp from last spend to lower TN to 1. | TN: 1 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 2


((I think that's two more momentum points but also 2 more strife.))