Hello, cousin! Just wanted to say that I loved the dynamic, and how easily it came to us. I guess we've known each other for a while OOC, but it felt like these characters really did have a long established history. :D It's always a pleasure! And I 100% agree it felt very natural. Ryu bringing that...

One more of these before bed. I'll have to catch the rest as work allows. Story of the entire game. Thanks for the pregame connection when you needed a betrothal. XD "um...yes, there's a cousin that works." When's the wedding! Sorry work and my generally slow composing style choked our threads a bi...

Thanks for playing with me this game. :) Always a pleasure! What made you decide on playing an Emerald Magistrate? Do you feel like you missed out on some parts of the game by having a character that was already engaged to be married? Did Sae follow up on Sayomi's message about Ryunosuke having mos...

That does sound pretty cool. You're a spiffy rper, but I just didn't have any reason to go running to an emerald magistrate. I did consider trying to get you to investigate the dead Scorpion delegate through spreading a rumor, but I failed the rumor roll :P Right back at yah :D Sakkaku definitely p...

Director's Cut Question: Think back on the game as a whole. If you could go back, and add just one more scene with our characters in it, what would it be? What are they doing/talking about? I think a scene showcasing how Eiji actually is a pretty honourable samurai much to Sae's surprise, would hav...

Does Sae seriously doubt that duels settled by champions is a poor way to guage Heavens will, or were you just looking for a hole in my proposal to get to your fishing tournament? Sae feels the empire is about to plunge into a civil war because of the inexplicable decision to not pick a successor. ...

It's funny, I thought you said 'fishing' because Doji Noriko did a fishing scene, and that you had jumped ship on supporting Tomaru. I'm glad you were still team Tomaru to the end! Crane are water birds, we like to fish. #tomarurideordie I was a bit thrown by the final day, so figured with what was...

Please Fill Out Form Questions Umami through Damp, and submit them in triplicate... 1. Did Sae change much from concept to execution? 2. Biggest curveball the game threw you? 3. Biggest curveball Sae threw you? 4. PC you missed interacting with that you wish Sae had logged some time with? 5. Team T...

Thank you to everyone who contributed to Windrise, in particular our two GMs Cearnach and GBE. Running a game of any size is a tremendous effort and its clear a lot of prep work was done for the campaign. It's been a long time since the community has had a chance to play a standard L5R 4E game and I...

"And in conclusion let us decide here and now as samurai what our path forward will be. Let us seek the heavens' wisdom and humble ourselves enough to listen. Let us not be afraid of the future no matter its uncertainty. Let us fish." ----------- Day 15 Court, EA, Advance own position, etiquette/awa...

"By allowing nature to... As even the famed Yasuki did... Consider the humble trout..." Sae regains momentum after a stumble and continues on. ---------- ay 15 Court, EA, Advance own position, etiquette/awareness/benten's, contested, void, calling one raise. TN 29 Fishing Tournament, we mustn't flou...

"Thank you Asahina-san. Now, to expand on some of those ideas." Sae starts expounding on the theological implications of fishing at length --------- ay 15 Court, EA, Advance own position, etiquette/awareness/benten's, contested, void, calling one raise. TN 29 Fishing Tournament, let's fin-ish this, ...

"Many of you have suggested methods of deciding the succession that are frankly little better than 'Everyone whose name is Doji Noriko can be empress' or 'Only Seppun over the age of 50 should be considered'." Sae offers a baleful look. "Some of you have offered suggestions more in keeping with the ...

"Let us not quibble about the details and specifics, have been asked a question, and it must be answered. The exact deployment of the legions will be a matter for the Emerald Champion, although I am sure expert advice on their approach is not amiss. What matters is they are ready." ----- Day 14 LM, ...

"And if two candidates declare themselves emperor? Three? More? What if they start rallying samurai to their cause? The last thing the empire needs is a bitter loser trying to rally the support of some clans against others, the imperial institutions paralyzed, rumours swirling." Sae's voice remains ...

Sae listens quietly as discussion continues, nodding slightly at Ryusei's words before addressing Sayomi. "I am sure none here doubt the strength and honour of the Lion, but should the Lion armies mobilise I am sure we would see every other clan do likewise. To allow your foes to mobilise while you ...

"Call the legions." Magisterial Discretion, Action 1, Introduce Position, Contested/Benten's, Etiquette/Awareness, Void, calling one raise to TN 31 | 10k5 ⇒ 38 (TN: 31) Sae's voice is calm and steady as she raises her head to meet Hajime's gaze. "I pray they will not be needed and that sense and the...

"Lastly, the composition of the report team. To build on the theme of unity we have seen advanced time and time again across this court I propose the team be comprised of junior samurai from many clans, at least one representative each from each of the clans whose lands would be most directly effect...

"Now, as to the consequences of declining or even absent fish populations in the river. Let us consider the risks such a thing would pose. For many fish is a staple food, especially those living around the shores of the great lake Mizu-Umi No Fuko which supports many major communities and castles fr...

"I will also draw the court's attention to the variety of issues which may contribute to a decline, temporary or permanent in the River's fish population. The most obvious is of course, over-fishing. Consider how the population of our great empire has swelled since it was firm formed. The rich bount...