Interlude: Through the Forest

Toturi III is dead. The Empire is left without an Emperor. Toturi's wife, Toturi Kurako, rules as the Empress until her husband's written wishes can be found and acted upon.

With the Emperor dead, others seek to gain power. One such man is the Khan of the Unicorn Clan, Moto Chagatai, who currently lays siege to the Imperial City, Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho.

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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by TetNak » Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:16 am

Tadao 59, Koshiro 41, Utaku Battle Maiden -3, Unicorn Scouts -20, Akira -22
The Utaku is slowly being cut down. She is cramped, though Akira does not appear to be any danger now. She raises her massive bow, firing at Koshiro twice. The point blank shot looks good enough to hit him, but her arm fails at the last moment, slumping. One arrow goes just over Koshiro's shoulder while the second thuds into the ground not far behind the Seppun.
Attack 55 vs. + 15 TN, Success. Attack 30 vs. + 15, Fail. Rule of two attacks, if one fails, they both fail
The badly injured scout next to Koshrio swings wildly, blood rushing from his mouth, but the scimitar comes up short and misses the Seppun without endangering him at all.
Full Attack: 33 + 15 vs. + 20 TN, Fail
Akira is dazed and weakened ... so Tadao ...
Akira cannot really act, so I'm letting var post a flavor post, however, MV, you may post your actions at any time.
Tadao 65, Koshiro 51, Unicorn Scouts -12, Utaku Battle Maiden -13, Akira DOWN (No Void)
Akira: - 25, Down, +40 - 11 (Various) = + 29 TN, -2 Void, Must Use Void to Act
Akinori: - 44, Dead
Koshiro: - 12, Grazed, +5 - 5 (SoE) = 0, -2 Void
Utaku Battle Maiden: -29, Injured, +15 TN, -2 Void
U1: Dead
U2: Dead
U3: -35, Out
U4: Dead
U5: -24, Crippled, +20 TN
Rider1: -29, Out
Rider2: -35, Out
Rider1's Horse: -17, Grazed
Rider2's Horse: Uninjured

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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by Vardaen » Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:27 am

Akira might not be able to act but he can shout, and shout he does, "Finish what you started! Finish me you cowards!" His horse bucks, fearful of the battle now that his rider is unable to control him. The horse rears up, and dumps Akira on the ground a few feet from the battle. With a neigh and a whinny the horse bolts out of the immediate area leaving the Lion prone on the ground, his yari broken on the ground under him. Slowly he reaches for his katana, managing to grab the hilt of the blade, "The Khan's mother is an Eta!" Taunting, the nearly dead Lion refuses to give up the fight even if his body has.
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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by MadVlat » Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:42 am

A puff of heated vapor escapes the lion's mouth as he shouts out. "You are not worthy of my sword, gaijin". The words venomous in their intent. Tadao takes another of deep breathes before releasing yet another in a volley of arrows. There is darkness in his eyes as he stares at the woman. Then suddenly turns and releases the arrow at the last unicorn scout. Hoping to even the odds for the Seppun...
Targeting U5 with an armour piercing arrow. Using rank 1 ability.
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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by TetNak » Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:12 pm

Tadao 65, Koshiro 51, Unicorn Scouts -12, Utaku Battle Maiden -13, Akira DOWN (No Void)
Tadao changes targets, firing an arrow at the injured Unicorn. The arrow drives right through his armor and into his body. He grunts, drops his scimitar, and falls to the ground. The gaijin is dead, leaving only the battle maiden.
Attack 34, Success. Dmg 25 + 24 = 49, Dead
Koshiro ..
Akira: - 25, Down, +40 - 11 (Various) = + 29 TN, -2 Void, Must Use Void to Act
Akinori: - 44, Dead
Koshiro: - 12, Grazed, +5 - 5 (SoE) = 0, -2 Void
Utaku Battle Maiden: -29, Injured, +15 TN, -2 Void
U1: Dead
U2: Dead
U3: -35, Out
U4: Dead
U5: Dead
Rider1: -29, Out
Rider2: -35, Out
Rider1's Horse: -17, Grazed
Rider2's Horse: Uninjured

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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by akarmicanomaly » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:06 am

Koshiro continues his attack upon the battle maiden. His instincts remember how she reacted to his strike, how she tried to avoid the blow that carved along her right arm. He loosens his grip, allowing the blade more momentum at expense of force.

A nimble swing and he changes his stroke, whipping the katana down low towards her abdomen.
Posture - Attack.
+5 Emphasis (Katana) cancels +5TN penalty from Amour.
1 Free Raise from Kenjutsu 5.

Attacking the Battle Maiden again.
Attack: 8k3+3+5 from Free Raise.
Damage: 6k2+3.

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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by TetNak » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:42 am

Koshiro does not attack the same way. This is the mastery of kenjutsu. He alters his swings, bringing it down across the Unicorn's stomach. There is only a quick grunt from the woman, who does not move as the katana cuts through her armor. The Seppun feels how the blade slices through her flesh. Suddenly, her intestines burst out of her lower stomach and the gaijin Battle Maiden's eyes roll back into her head. With her guts everywhere, she slumps forward, dead.

There is no other obvious threat from attack.
Attack 33, Success. Dmg 47 - 10 (Void) = 37 + 29 = 66, Dead

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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by Vardaen » Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:35 pm

Akira lays on the ground doign his best not to groan from the pain of the arrow in his chest. He lets the handle of his sword go and reaches up to touch the arrow. Again I fail. He looks across the field at Akinora who isn't moving or breathing, an arrow in his throat and he closes his eyes. "Go to Yomi clansmen, you deserve the honor." He then starts coughing, and spits up blood into the mempo he is wearing, the crimson fluid trickles out from under it to his neck and chest. With all his effort he undoes the straps on one side of the lion mask and opens it gasps for air, and displaying his one eye and bloodly mouth and chin.
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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by MadVlat » Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:18 am

The Kitsu quickly surveys the surroundings of the camp. Less more of the stinking gaijin should drop from the heavens above. Once satisfied that the area is clear of threat he moves to the fire pit of the camp. Retaking his katana from the earth as he does. With his fans steel blade he fans the smouldering embers before shovelling a small pile of them up onto the fan itself. He turns to his fallen comrades and begins to trot quickly and carefully towards them. This will hurt more than a hungry oni's bite but it should staunch the bleeding long enough to get them some help...
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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by Vardaen » Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:08 pm

Akira notices Tadao walking towards him with a warfan full of hot coals. "What do you think you are doing with that?" The Lion Deathseeker coughs up blood, "Leave me be." He starts to close his eyes, then struggles to open them.
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Re: Fighting in the Forest

Post by MadVlat » Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:13 pm

Tadao has seen many battle wounds. Some of which where even his own. He finishes his trek to the deathseekers side and kneels. The coals from the fire sending wafts of thin smoke into the chilled winter air. "Your duty to the Lion is not yet ended deathseeker. I simply wish to afford you the honor of fulfilling your debt.". As he finishes speaking he places the steel fan down on the frozen earth. Sending a *sizzling* sound into Aikira's ear. He then grabs hold of the arrow in his shoulder with both hands. "Do not be fooled this is going to hurt". The Kitsu trying to break the arrow quickly...
...And the stone of the earth and the wind in the sky bowed before the wisdom of the Ancient One...

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