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- Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thank you!
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Re: Thank you!
I think someone has suggested reviving the fiction contest and I like this idea.
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:18 pm
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
After he returned from the dojo, Karasu sat on a bench near the rock garden. Some of the dark clouds that hung over them all were beginning to clear. Prince Kiseki’s betrothal to Isanko would be announced to the Imperial Court in the morning, the marriage to take place once Isanko had come of age. T...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
That evening, Karasu accompanied Empress Iweko Ayameko and her son Crown Prince Iweko Kiseki to the Hida Dojo. Karasu wore the Emerald Armour and carried the Emerald Blade, but his role was purely ceremonial. The dojo was empty when they arrived, save for the Master Sensei Hida Senchou. Senchou was ...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:56 am
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
Harun’s thoughts whirled like a storm as he headed to his father’s quarters. They were right…all of them…father, Kyoumi, Arami…even Doji Teruhime…how could they live with me doing this? How could I live with myself? I have been so very blind. Karasu wasn’t there when Harun arrived, but the ronin Sai...
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:56 pm
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
Alone in the dojo, Harun’s bokken was a blur as he went through his exercises. Katas, stances, lunges, feints…again, again and again. But wasn’t enough, not nearly enough to dispel his nightmare. The empty academy, the traditions of Kakita abandoned. It couldn’t happen, it couldn’t, it couldn’t… he ...
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:17 am
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
Harun’s second betrothal meeting took place in the rock garden at Kyuden Hida. Cushions were set out for both parties on both sides of a table with the nakodo Doji Nashikyo down one end. Harun sat to the right of his father, across the table from Hiruma Yosoko. He was silent, his face was still as h...
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:27 pm
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
There was a festive air in the camp that night, especially from the Mantis and the Crab that seemed to wish to outdo each other in drinking. Harun was invited to be a part of it, but felt a little separate, as if he wasn’t enjoying himself. All he had in his mind was the image of his father Karasu, ...
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:03 am
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
Being back at court was an odd experience for Harun, coming back from the Wall where the threat was visible and pleasant back to court where so much was about pretence and appearance. And he was constantly reminded where he wasn’t welcome, especially in the dojo. He knew the stories that were circul...
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:53 pm
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
Two days later, Harun was back at Kyuden Hida having tea with his Aunt Momoibura and his cousins. He told her about his trip to the Wall, honestly including his own mixed feelings. Momoibura smiled reassuringly. “I think that can be expected on your first trip, Harun,” she said. “The Wall is importa...
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:40 am
- Forum: Fiction
- Topic: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
- Replies: 83
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Re: L5R - The Duty of War - A Post Winter Court 5 story
The food in the mess hall was hearty and served in large portions. Noodles, rice with everything fried and greasy and topped with bonito and broth. And eaten quickly with little regard for mess or appearances. Harun found he could not eat much, not just from the table manners of his table mates but ...