[D9, LA-EE, EVENT] This Court Ain't Big Enough fr' th'Both of Us!

[Cearnach]

In the heat of the day, Otomo Gorobei paces in gardens. His countenance is stormy; the deep lines of his frown cut into his face. It is no surprise, of course; the events of the past two days have rocked him to the core. The death of the Empress has been followed by the worst possible news: an up-jumped ronin has appeared out of nowhere to outflank him in claims of swordsmanship and legitimacy. Son of an Emperor and a Kami indeed! But there is always something that can be done. A paper tiger such as this can be shown up for what he is by direct confrontation. But then, this Tatsuya surely must have killed before. What if…

Gorobei sighs, his shoulders slumping. This is going to take some thought.

During the Late Afternoon and Early Evening timeslots, players may encounter Lord Gorobei and present their arguments as to whether he should challenge Tatsuya or leave the ronin well enough alone. Any number of players may contribute to this event.

If you wish to persuade Gorobei to fight Tatsuya, you can make a contested Courtier (Manipulation)/Awareness, Lore: Bushido/Intelligence, or Temptation/Willpower roll to do so. These rolls are against a TN of 20.

If you wish to dissuade Gorobei, you can make a contested Intimidation/Awareness, Lore: Politics/Intelligence, or Battle/Perception or Kenjutsu/Perception Roll at TN 20.

For the purposes of this event, all such rolls are considered Contested Social Skill rolls. If you are a Bushi, you may add your Ranks in Kenjutsu to your roll–Gorobei respects the opinion of a swordsman. Benten's Blessing applies.

Results: Both successes and any raises called will be totaled up and will decide Gorobei’s actions during the Winding Water Banquet.

[Doji Arai]

"Of course, it is within your right, if not your duty, to present a challenge, Otomo sama. Any honorable samurai knows and understands that every prospect heir needs to be thoroughly checked before any decision is made and we know nothing of this man." She smiles faintly. "We, bushi, sometimes check with our swords. Some others with words. Whichever path you choose, it will be a noble one."

/D9, LA, influencing Gorobei, courtier/awareness, BB, kenjutsu skill, 2 raises | 7k5+5 ⇒ 44 (TN: 30)

Success and 2 raises in favor of confrontation

[Ikoma Honoka]

Honoka had heard the rumours about Gorobei and his issues with Tatsuya. She then came across the man pacing around and she approached him, bowing as she did.

"Otomo-sama, I understand how you feel. However, Tatsuya-san is not a bad man. As one of the people requested to go to find him and bring him here I've spent much time talking with Tatsuya-san and I believe that you and he would be better suited to standing together than standing apart. There are many forces pushing their case after all, and if you meet with him over tea and conversation I know you would feel the same as I do."

She was sure her views got through to him.

(ooc: convincing Gorobei not to fight Tatsuya

D9 LA Gorobei event - dissuade Gorobei from fighting Tatsuya. Kenjutsu/Perception + ILS1+ILS2+ILS3+void+Bentens. 4 raises (TN40). +5 to roll due to being bushi | 10k6+5 ⇒ 41 (TN: 40)

Success with 4 raises

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

“Of course you must do as you think best, Otomo-sama,” Ryoichi began. “But I think you only want to challenge Tatsuya to a duel because you cannot challenge Keihime to one. And if you fight Tatsuya, win or lose, it will only strengthen Keihime’s position if her rivals are brawling rather than talking.”


“No, if you want to gain face in this Court, you must use the courtier’s fan, not the sword,” the Yasuki advised.

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9LA Dissuade Gorobei from challenging Tatsuya with 1 called raise, Kenjutsu/Perception +Benten’s +kenjutsu TN25 | 7k3+5 ⇒ 30 (TN: 25) succeeds

[Cearnach]

Please don't do that!: 7
Go for it!: 3


Gorobei will not challenge Tatsuya in the Winding Water Banquet.