A fifth heir? Even if his existence has been hidden I wonder if their are documents mentioning anything on Sadahako, the Emperor's relationship to her, or anything else that might make for an interesting read on the history of Sadahako that might make for interesting research. The earthquake and ot...

Earthquakes and now intruders? Perhaps the Phoenix quarters, need some rearranging. Think of being back in the library, some nice, safe scrolls around you...

The small Phoenix's brow had the slightest of furrow to it and her hand jittered just a little bit as she took notes on the proceedings.

Ebiko began to start a daily history lesson that would normally be decently easy for her and relate it to current court events, or started to rather. The earthquake left her a bit shook it seemed and only a few muttered words came out of her mouth. loremaster rank 3 tech 2 raises for additional targ...

Ebiko also wore a less formal kimono than she would later, choosing to sit to the left of her cousin with a brief smile and nod of greeting. She also had a genuinely anxious look in her eyes, with a slight furrow to her brow. Among her immediate clansmen maintaining the most perfect On was less a pr...

"Then perhaps a gentle breeze to caress the sails and stir the water's surface is most ideal?" She paused, "I read a pillow book once describing a similar scene, describing Lord Moon's reflection and the glittering lights of stars above and below. It sounded almost too beautiful to be real, but perh...

"Hai... I came via land route through Toshi Ranbo. I'd been stationed in Nikesake previously." "That sounds pretty exciting. When riding, there is a steady rhythm you can at least adjust yourself to match. Was it the hard pounding or the unpredictable motion that took longer to become accustomed to?...

'I've actually never been on a boat. What was it like?' The ever curious Ebiko's eyes widened. She stretched up and extended a hand towards the decorations before catching herself and clearing her throat softly. 'That looks like it hurt quite a bit,' her voice was gentle and a bit concerned.

"I'd need to be awfully close on the heels of another for them to close the door on my beak. Close enough for a level of impropriety, even?" She looked thoughtful for a moment and gestured with her hands, "mayhaps if the length were reduced from here," she held her hand about the length of her upper...

Oh no, I found the Sparrow Noh Play (actually a kyogen parody of one): https://kyogen-in-english.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/The-Mountain-Potato.pdf A huge mountain potato was dug up, cooked and eaten, and his ghost appears to tell of his suffering to a wandering priest in song and dance. ...are...

"Are there any traditions among family lines that must be adhered to? i would not accidentally want to pick something that may have implications I am unaware of." She paused, "Hypothetically speaking, so long as there is no etiquette declaring otherwise, I have always liked the style of mempo, parti...

"Quite! And yourself Eiji-san?" "This one is Isawa-ke no kashin Yoshinobu Ebiko." She frowned looking at the shrubbery again, "I've never understood art like this..." "I may understand it, Isawa-san. I think it's meant to bring to mind precision. There are no individuals in an army, simply a gather...

PC is from the same School type (bushi, courtier, shugenja, etc.) as presiding officer, +1 PC is from the same School as the presiding officer, +1 For the sake of this Can you add the npc's school to their descriptions or to the opening court post? I believe we have it for Rumiko in D2, and we'll t...

Ebiko stepped forward again, "I propose along these lines, if we have art and a play, perhaps we could have a theme proposed so that some of these collected projects could be compiled into an illustrated pillowbook or anthology showcasing the talents of the attendees, that it may last alongside the ...

"Quite! And yourself Eiji-san?"

"This one is Isawa-ke no kashin Yoshinobu Ebiko." She frowned looking at the shrubbery again, "I've never understood art like this..."

Ebiko decided it was time to wander about and see what the courtyard had to offer in the way of a view. Among the strange cubed plants, another visitor was looking around.

"Eto... Greetings, Scorpion-sama." The small Phoenix called out so she wouldn't startle the other samurai.

Can I attempt to refute the Crane delegation gifting supplies to the Crane? :lol: I'd convert this question to its more general version, even! Can one attempt to 'refute' someone presenting an offering? Or are Court Points gained from offerings not subject to refutation? The general version especia...

Can I attempt to refute the Crane delegation gifting supplies to the Crane?

Ebiko had never played kemari and it showed. However, she at least managed to give a decent speech about the importance of attempting new things before walking off to join the spectators. Unskilled games kemari/agility +1 for phoenix 10 :roll: Courtier(manipulation)/ awareness +2 for higher status t...

The small Phoenix stepped forward and waited for her own chance to chime in. Once indicated, "I also agree with Doji-san's proposal. Some of the most beloved courts referenced in the historical archives hosted a play." concur with Shinnosuke's proposal Awareness/ etiquette base tn 24, spend vp +3k1 ...

Ebiko stood amongst the Phoenix delegation in her fine red and orange kimono, parchment and charcoal in hand, ready to take notes as soon as it was appropriate.

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