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This is 40 Answers to 40 Questions for L5R 4e

Kikita Mayoko

Character Creation 40 Questions

What Clad Does Your Character Belong To? Kakita Fujita Mayoko no Daiki is a part of the Crane Clan

What Family Does Your Character Belong To? She was raised in the Kakita Family Line with her parents. Mayoko’s Father is family name is Ueda, her mother’s family name is Akatsutsumi. Her husband’s last name is Fujita

Is Your Character A Bushi, A Shugenja, or A Courtier? Mayoko is a Courtier.

How Would Others Describe Your Character’s Appearance? Mayoko is a female of average height and weight. Her hair is dyed white and long, often tied up into stylish designs. She has a very attractive face that is a bit slender, with well proportion eyes (dark brown), ears and mouth, yet her nose is a bit on the small side with a weak bridge (not prominent). She has average length limbs, with narrow fingers that are a tad on the long side. Her skin is pale, and she appears to be one of those individuals who tries hard to stay out of the sun. Mayoko also has slightly long toes but her feet still are in the average range. She has a docile or shy demeanor most often. Her voice is a bit too soft and in nosier areas it is often hard to hear what she says, and in such times she seems to struggle a bit to speak in a louder tone. Her style of dress is impeccable, always seeming to be in the know of the highest of fashions and her application of perfume is almost like an art form in itself (always just enough of a sent, just a hint mixed in with her naturally pleasant odor. A small breasted woman, with narrow shoulders. She appears to be young, but carries herself like one of the more mature ladies of the court, with that air of confidence, some may refer too in her case as arrogance. Her movements appear to hypnotize many of the opposite sex, and it is apparent that she is well aware of her admires and knows how to be seductive enough to both maintain her dignity, while leaving many a woman envious as she seems to hold the attention of the men. No scars or other distinguishing features stand out, yet she has a small tattoo in the middle of her forehead, that her face actual pulls off admirably.

What is your character’s primary Motivation? Mayoko’s primary motivation is to serve her liege lord to the fullest of her capabilities as one of the up and coming courtiers of the age, she knows she is an important asset for her liege and family. Yet deep down inside she questions her motives at times as she is often worried about another “episode.” If she could but find a cure, she is unsure if she would betray all for alleviation.

Who is The Person Your Character Trust Most in the World. She trust Kakita Yoshi more than anyone she knows. She has looked up to his leadership and political influence since she completed her first day of training in the Doji Dojo. She would almost say that she loves him; but only to herself.

What is Your Character’s Greatest Strength and Weakness? Mayoko’s greatest strength is her ability to figure out what is going to happen before it even happens. It is a wisdom of putting things together almost like a puzzle of logic and reason when it comes to life. Mayoko’s greatest weakness is her vanity in her own abilities and independent thinking. She is not one to listen to the advice of others. While, it has cost her once or twice, she just usually knows better than most and trust herself more than any other.

What does Your Character Think About Bushido? Mayoko has taken to heart the importance of bushido from both of her parents. Their beliefs coincide with the typical Crane. To her the most important code is Courtesy, with Duty and Honor being the codes next in the chain of importance. While she feels Courage is important outside of the Courts, she is out of her element, and so worried of any additional episodes (which has happened more often when courage was involved), it is just best for her to avoid being in any situation that may require the drawing of steel.

What is Your Character’s Opinion of Her Clan? Mayoko feels she is privilege to have been fortunate enough to belong to the most important Clan within the Empire. It is their clan that truly brought civilization to the people of Rokugan. There are times and situations that she must stomach for the clan, but overall Mayoko just bares through those times. Karma is Karma, and there really is not reason to be ungrateful.

Is Your Character Married? Mayoko has been married for about two years to Fujita Daiki from the Doji family. It was arranged. Her husband is a distance cousin to the Emerald Champion. She did not know much about her husband, until after they were married. For Mayoko marriage is a duty, and when it comes to her husband and infant son, they are one of her priorities. While she wouldn’t say she “loves” her husband in the romantic sense, she thinks he is a wonderful samurai, husband and father. There home is within the Doji Provinces. Daiki and Mayoko both have proved to be great assets for their Daimyo. Six months ago, they were given a fief. Their home is located at Fyia sha - nogure - su mura. They live with her mother-in law Cho. Mayoko has a difficult time being in the house with this woman, while she is not happy at the distance her new assignment will place on her and her family, she is at least welcoming some time of peace away from her husband’s mother.

Does Your Character Have Any Prejudices? Like many, Mayoko biases have been heavily influence by individuals within her Clan. She really is put of by both the lion and the Crab, Don’t Trust the Scorpions (any further than she could throw one of them). She thinks members of the Phoenix Clan are trust worthy and admires their pacifistic philosophy. The Unicorn probably should not be samurai, and the emperor would do everyone a favor by sending them back from wince the came. She doesn’t really have an opinion of the Dragon Clan, but she has heard they are, sort of strange and intriguing. Minor Clans are barely above being Ronin and Ronin… well, maybe most can take a trip with the Unicorn, they mostly bandits and up to know good.

To whom Does Your Character Owe the Most Loyalty. Mayoko thinks that the Emerald Champion is top on her list, followed by Kakita Yoshi, and finally the Emperor. She is well aware how the order of loyalty should rank. Mayoko just does not voice these thoughts aloud to anyone and hopes she never has to be placed in a situation, where her loyalty between the Emperor and Emerald Champion are at odds.

What Are Your Character’s Favorite and Least Favorite Things? Mayoko loves to talk about interesting subjects and ideas to someone who also has an intellectual mind set. She has enjoyed mental stimulation when it comes to two or more individuals having great discussions. What she doesn’t like is having to be around individuals who talk about frivolous things and or isn’t that bright. She rather not talk at all, and many people think she is just not a very talkative type of person, not knowing she actually can be talkative, just not with any and everyone.

Does Your Character Have Any Recurring Mannerisms? Mayoko clinches her teeth when she is frustrated with someone. She tends not to notice this action. If attention is brought to her about this, like her parents do when they see it, she will close her eyes draw in a breath and release the tension from her face.

What About Your Character’s Emotions? Being a courtier Mayoko has pretty much mastered her “Face.” The emotion she has the most difficult time dealing with is fear, it is more from what can occur in such a state she is more concerned about. The emotion she has the easiest time controlling on the other hand is anger. Her sensei taught her meditative techniques for both emotions. She, has perfected the anger techniques, but the fear is a work in constant progress.

How Would Your Character Handle A subordinates Improper Behavior? Mayoko’s typically reaction to Improper Behavior by a subordinate is to correct address the problem immediately. She has no problem telling or showing someone proper behavior. She is more lenient with Heimin and Hinin, and less understanding with fellow samurai, who are supposed to know better.

How would Your Character’s Parents Describe Her? Both of Mayoko’s parents are still alive. They live near Kyuden Kakita. She had the typical childhood, and has great respect for both of her parents. Her father is nearing the age of retirement in a few years, she hopes they marry off her younger brother soon, so him and his wife can help take care of their mother once their father leaves.

What is Your Character’s Highest Ambition? Mayoko hopes that one day she will be able to have a regular assignment in the courts with Kakita Yoshi and in the presence of the emperor which would bring great honor on her and her family and perhaps greatly affect her son’s life in the future.

How Religious is Your Character? Mayoko considers herself to be just as religious as the average samurai. While she does not make frequent trips to the temple, she does make all the holidays and observes her ancestors and the fortunes when she can. Religion is an important aspect of her life.

How Will Your Character Die? Mayoko will die an an Emerald Magistrate when a group of bandits attack her entourage while traveling through the lands of the Lion. Her escorts will be killed as she helplessly watches. Then the bandits will kill her last.

Does Your Character Have An Ultimate Goal and If So What is it? Mayoko’s goal is to ensure her family’s line through her son. If their is anyone she loves it is her son. She hopes that he will one day inherit their fief and go on to live an Honorable life.

What Is Your Character’s Secret and What Will Happen If It Is Discovered? Mayoko’s only secret is that she had cheated on one of her last assignments as a student. She could not complete the lore project that was assigned, and had outside help. If it was ever discovered it would bring shame to her family, school and dojo. She felt so horrible, that after her gempukku, she began to take her profession seriously (she had been enjoying her popularity so much that it had greatly affected her studies, and she was almost sent home as a failure of the school). Because of her guilt, Mayoko has become one of the phenoms of her dojo’s class. Many have high hopes for her.

What Does Your Character Think of the Political Climate in Rokugan? Mayoko, loves the court and its accompanying intrigue. It is almost like a game, one of the greatest games and she loves the competition.

What Does Your Character Do To Relax? Mayoko loves to music and listening to music since she was a child was one of her favorite past times. She learned how to play the Biwa while in school. Mayoko loves to play the Biwa (usually to herself as a form of relaxation.

If Your Character was give a Koku How Would She Spend It? So long as all of her responsibilities where taken care of, Mayoko would have a servant purchase more accessories and perfumes for her.

Does Your Character Have A Stereotypical View of the Classes Beneath Her? Mayoko thinks the lower classes serve a purpose, and that is to do their job well and provide. Samurai’s have their duty and so do the lesser classes. Of all the classes, Mayoko is not a fan of peasant merchants. She knows they are a necessary evil, but she prefers to keep her distance.

What Are the Names of Your Parents and Siblings and what do they do? Family Name is Ueda of the Kakita family. Her Father’s name is Takeshi(38)He is a Kakita Bushi, her mother Akiyama runs her home(37). Her borther’s name is Kira Bushi (16).

What Reward Would Your Character Most Wish to Receive? Mayoko would love to work as a courtier for her clan in the Imperial Court.

What Does Your Katana and Saya Look Like? Mayoko does not have a Katana, but she does have a wakizashi. The Scabbare and hilt is made of bamboo, it is itched with lotus flowers on lily pads all around it. The design looks like someone took painstaiking efforts to sculpt the covering and handle. The actual blade looks like a typical blade, but on both sides their has been a Reed itched into the blade. Her wakizashi belonged to her mother’s father once a courtier himself. His Name Kira.

Does Your Character Revere the Tao of Shinsei or the Fortunes More? Mayoko reverse the Fortunes slightly more than the Tao.

What is Your Character’s Most Sacred Possession? She has a tea set that once belonged to Kakita Yoshi’s mother. She was given it after winning in a Poetry contest held at Kyuden Seppun.

Who is Your Character’s Closest Friend? Her closest friend is a Phoenix Clan courtier Shiba Eiji (19)of the Doji school, who was in her class. They became great friends and still correspond with each other.

What Does Your Character Love, Fear, and Hate? Mayoko loves music, Fear having any “episodes” and Hates Travel

How Does Your Character Feel About Each of The Great Clans? Answered earlier

How Does Your Character Feels About Different Professions in the Celestial Order? Kind of went into this earlier. She respects the work of Farmers, Fishermen, Artist, Entertainers, and Carpenters more than any other professions. She do not care for most ETA, although she does have a lot of respect and admiration for Geisha.

Who is Your Character’s Ideal Mate? An intelligent and attractive Crane Courtier would be her ideal mate. (Her Husband is a bushi)

How does your character react to minor impurities and irreverence? Mayoko feels that being clean and showing proper reverence is very important, not only because of social norms, but also for the soul. She avoids such things.

Has Your Character Ever Been Exposed to Maho or other major blasphemous? Mayoko has never been exposed to either although she does knows about Maho.

What Advice Would You Give Your Character? Be wary of the lime-light. Try to allow others their time to shine, listening to the advise of someone who has insight into a subject matter is prudent/ wise and you should take the time to listen to those experiences (or thoughts)

Who Would Be Your Character’s Ultimate Enemy? A rival courtier, who is attractive, intelligent, and resourceful.

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wychfate-blog · 8 years ago

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Recruiting for an Online Legends of the Five Rings Game

Game days Sundays 10am Pacific/ 1pm Eastern (run times about 4-5 hours)

Game Start Date 3/4/18

Rokugan is a place of mystery and wonder, inspired by the lore of legends from Feudal Japan and other lands of the far East. A magical world controlled by the Samurai caste, This a land of magic where dragons, kami, and oni exists. This land has danger that lurks in the dark, ninja are a feared myth, and region of the world seeps with an evil essence. This is the Legend of the Five Rings. Players take the roles of protagonists destined to leave their marks in the land. I am looking for mature players willing to emerse themselves in a setting where western philosophy and ideologies are foreign. This is a game that the wrong words or action could cost a person the lives of their spouse, children and selves. Here honor is one of the most important aspects of life, and a person has to concern themselves with not only their personal honor but more importantly the honor of their family. Unlike many role-playing games combat and politics are very lethal. Do you have the ability to actually "role-play" in a world who places import on ideals that are not the norms of your real lives? This weekly game requires players who can commit to regular on time play. They must be respectful of everyone who participates at all time both in game and outside of the game. Bullying and discrimination will not be tolerated. If you love to role play, are mature, can dedicate your time and energy to create an epic campaign and have an interest in Eastern Feudal mythology, they may be a great fit for you.

The game I am going to be running is called Legends of The Five Rings 4th edition. This is a mystical fantasy game set in a world that draws greatly from the Feudal Japan era, as well as several other Far Eastern civilizations around the same period. The game includes magic, non-human creatures, the spirit realm, etc. In this game the players character creation will differ greatly from the Rifts campaign. The first step is for the players to choose a party Great Clan. Players will have to make characters from said Clan, although 1 player will be allowed to create a “ronin” character who is being paid by the Great Clan (although be warned; playing a ronin in this world will be much more difficult than those who are vassals of the Clan). The group must have one character play a Shugenja samurai and one character be a Courtier samurai of the Great Clan; the both will require another player to create a character who will be their yojimbo (bodyguard) that is a total of 2 who will be bushi characters. The other players will have more diversity although only one other player may create either a shugenja or courtier (if they desire to do). The class professions will be limited by the Great Clan that has been chosen as well as limit any possible Minor Clan allied to the Great Clan. Great Clans also have major families which each player will be limited in choosing for their characters.

To determine the Great Clan for Campaign B (if that campaign type is picked) we will have a closed vote of rating most to least favorite of the choices. The Clans to rate and choose from: • Crane • Dragon • Lion • Phoenix The list provide via email should list the clan you think you would like to play the most first, then the second, third and finally the last choice. Each will be given points based on where the clan was placed on your list. 1. 20 pts 2. 10 pts 3. 5 pts 4. 0 pts The first step in creating your character begins with the player answering a requisite 40 questions about the character they will be playing and choosing the characters astrological sign (Chinese). It is best that players read the setting and the rules before beginning to work on a character concept. Player will email the gm at [email protected] I will correspond via email to players. Players will fill out a fillable PDF character sheet and send to the gm, after their character concept has been approved. The character creation system is pointed based. Starting Attributes called Rings (and Traits) begin at 2 (this is average, each statistic has a normal range of 1-5; 1 is poor/ noticeably below average) and 3 is noticeably above average, a 4 is what gifted individuals would have while a 5 is the human maximum possessed by a relatively small amount of people) but the players choice of family and profession will adjust their Traits and possible a Ring. The profession will provide each player with stating skills, Honor Rating, and equipment (called an outfit). Players will have an opportunity to take some advantages/ disadvantages (which provides extra points; limited) and points to modify their character. All choices will be subject to GM approval. Other Campaign types will have different restrictions see below. This game like all games is not for everyone, and the role-playing will require each player to more than likely step out of their rpg comfort zone, at least if they have never played a game that puts so much emphases on Honor, Bushido, and the Celestial Order (more of the clan and families than the character). The combat is severely dangerous where one fight could mean the end of your character no matter what their experience. Failure may also prove to be fatal depending on the situation, the clan, the lord, etc. Won’t to try something new? Let me know and you will be able to begin to learn more about this world and prepare for the clan and character each of you will make. The Great Clans: • The Crab Clan have steadfastly defended the Emerald Empire (Rokugan) from the evil hordes of Shadowland. Unfortunately, this duty has left them little time for courtly activities, thus making them the most blunt and uncouth of the Great Clans. While their courage and honor are never questioned, the other Clans often point to the fact that the evil aura of the Shadowlands lingers on everything it touches, and they wonder how many Crab samurai have gained what the Phoenix Call “the Shadowlands Taint.” • When it came time for Hantei I (the first Emperor of Rokugan) to wed, all the Clans offered up their most beautiful daughters for consideration. It was the daughter of Doji, form the Crane Clan, that he chose. Ever since that day, every Emperor has chosen a bride from the Crane Clan. That is how the dynasty of Doji has maintained its hold on the Imperial Court: every Emperor has a Crane he calls “Mother.” Also, every Emperor has attended a Crane fencing school. The Kakita School is the most prestigious in the Empire, its students legendary for their prowess and courage. Ultimately, however, the Crane are seen by the other Clans as poser and sycophants for their relationship with the Emperor. • Since the earliest days of the Hantei dynasty, Togashi and his Clan have remained secreted away in the high mountains of Rokugan. Practicing their strange meditations in privacy, the Dragon Clan are the most misunderstood samurai in the Empire. Their spellcasters are fluent in the ways of war, and their samurai are familiar with the ways of sorcery. The strangest of their Clan- the ise zumi- shave all hair from their bodies and cover their skin with detailed tattoos. Always enigmatic, the Dragon Clan are sometimes seen as aloof and bizarre by the other Clans. • If the Crane are the “left hand” of the Emperor, then the Lion are his right hand. The Lion Clan has always maintained a reverence for the Emperor, a devotion unparalleled anywhere in Rokugan. The samurai of the Lion Clan are some of the most brilliant tacticians the Empire has ever known, commanding small armies against large ones with legendary success. However, some would say that Lion Clan clings too tightly to tradition, and their unquestioning loyalty to the Emperor has caused much strife between them and the other Clans – especially their chief rival, the Crane. • The word “shugenja” has many meaning in Rokugan: holy man, prophet, sorcerer, priest. The most powerful shugenja in the Empire, without any doubt, belong to the Phoenix Clan. The scribe who stood by the Emperor and wrote down his conversation with Shinsei was Phoenix, and he brought back all the details and verbal nuances of that conversation to his Clan. No other Clan has a more fundamental understanding of the Old Religion of Rokugan and the “new way” of Shinsei. It was the Phoenix who melded the two into the current belief taught across the Empire. However, in their study of the sublime, the Phoenix samurai have suffered. Days spent in contemplative meditation and reading ancient texts are days unspent learning the finer aspects of swordplay and battle. • If there are secrets to be known, a Scorpion somewhere knows them. They are masters of double-dealing and subterfuge. Many say that the Scorpion Clan is only a front for a family of ninja, but no evidence has ever been procured to prove that claim. Over the thousand years of Hantei’s reign, the Scorpion have proven to be valuable allies to every Clan. Theirs is a Clan of spies and information peddlers. Once you strike a deal with a Scorpion, however, you can never clear yourself of the debt. • Just after Hantei took the Throne, he turned to his sister Shinjo and asked her to ride into the outlands of the Empire to seek allies and look for possible dangers. Shinjo left with a small band of followers and was not heard from again for eight hundred years. Two hundred years ago, the Clan of the Unicorn returned with wealth undreamed of, fabulous treasures of foreign make, and their most valuable prize: the war-horses of the west. The Unicorn Clan also brought with it many strange customs and beliefs, making them strangers to the people of Rokugan. Their ignorance of the delicate etiquette of Rokugan has made them appear to be “barbaric” and “uncivilized” at times, but their mighty horses and valiant samurai (all trained in what the Lion call “barbarian tricks”) have made them valuable allies to any who would take them.

Players will vote on five different campaign types: I will describe each version briefly (along with brief introductory info about the campaign if chosen) and players should email along with the Clan votes. Like voting on the Clan players should list the campaign types from most favorite to least favorite. The highest over all points will determine the type of campaign the party will play. The rank and points for your choices are as follows: • First Choice 40 points • Second Choice 20 points • Third Choice 10 points • Final Choice 0 points Emerald Magistrates (Campaign A): Serving the Emperor and the Emerald Champion it the protection of the Empire. Magistrate adventures cover a wide gamut of material. Emerald Magistrates are responsible for dealing with many types of crimes, as well as for collecting Imperial taxes, and are well suited for adventures built around mystery, investigation, and intrigue. However, they also deal with bandits, lawlessness, blasphemy, and Shadowlands incursions, allowing for a variety of action-oriented adventures. This game will allow the players to create characters from any Great Clan, the players do not have to be from the same Great Clan as Emerald Magistrates are recruited from the Great Clans of the Empire to serve the needs of the Emperor. Players can make characters that are not a part of the Great Clans, but their position will be less than the Greater Clan members and it will be more difficult for them to increase their Status throughout the campaign. Players can expect to begin the game working as yuriki (assistants) to a magistrate. Actions in the campaign will determine if they will advance in status in the future. The game setting will usually be in a neutral province. Clan Magistrates (Campaign B): As above in most ways except the players will be limited to one specific Great Clan, which will also limit the parities choice to creating characters from that Specific Great Clan (although one character may be from an allied Minor Clan and another character can be an appropriate Ronin). Most of the group should be characters from the Great Clan, the non-Great Clan member choice will be rare and limited. Players can expect to begin the game working as yuriki to a Clan Magistrate (Not an Emerald Magistrate). Clan Magistrates have a Clan Lord whom they are in service too, while the player will begin in service to a magistrate. The game setting will be within the borders of their clan.

Shadowlands Campaign (Campaign C): A Shadowlands campaign is an exercise in action and horror, throwing the PCs into the struggle against the forces of Jigoku. Most players will be restricted to creating characters from the Crab Clan although up to two players can create characters who have been assigned to the Crab Land to make penance for mistakes or Ronin. This type of campaign throws the characters into a relentless struggle against the most foul and terrifying enemies of the Empire. The campaign may address themes of horror, mystery and romance. Game setting will be within the Crab Clan province and may include incursions beyond the Great Wall (Kaiu Wall) of the Empire into the Shadowlands themselves.

Ronin Campaign: In this campaign the entire party consist of Ronin characters. These characters begin the game without a master and must settle for getting any work their can as “swords for hire.” Ronin are not looked at as a respectable profession especially in the eyes of the Samurai Caste. Setting somewhere in Rokugan. The players have banded together for mutual support (or other reasons) and to hopefully make it easier to get hired for missions that a lone ronin would not be able to accomplish on their own. Expect to fill used and at the whim of your employers as you try to make a name for yourselves or find a new liege lord to serve to become a true samurai one again. This campaign can have a variety of themes including all those listed above in the other campaign. The largest limit is the fact that all characters must be Ronin (although there are several different types of Ronin backgrounds the players can choose from). Characters will have a lot more freedom of choice in this campaign as “Wave Men.” Yet, these characters have no clan protecting and providing for them. The disadvantages of being a ronin are very severe yet the advantage of freedom is an aspect other samurai never truly experience.

The 1st Scheduled game will be dedicated for character creation only all players who have been invited to the game must make this scheduled game or their player slot will be opened for another character to participate. In order to get an invite to the game interested players will need to read the threads below and correspond with the GM. Thank you for reading, Cassie

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