/builders/ - Hero and Nation Builders!

Rolled 52, 74, 22 = 148 (3d100)

>>47755

Fuckin sick.

Clan Name: Catgirls of Death

Leader: The Demon Catgirl

Colour: Very Dark Red

Strength: 6

Agility: 9

Wits: 3

Mysticism: 3

Tenacity: 2

Koku: 27

Territory & Holdings:

Satsuma(2)

Clan Trait:

[Way of the Cat] Agility rolls always get a +5 as long as the ninja has freedom to move.

Fluff:

The Catgirls of Death are, as the name would suggest, a clan of catgirls who dawn cat-claw blades and hoods especially shaped to cater for their cat ears. This affects their combat with specialised training in traversing whatever terrain they encounter, moving in the shadows and stalking their prey, before pouncing in for the kill with lightning-like speed.

The Demon Catgirls partake in demonic rituals and meditation in order to decide on their targets. Their leader, nicknamed "The Demon Catgirl", is a master of their fighting style who has sworn to spread their area of influence.

Followers & Equipment:

Actions:

1. Train in Agility.

2. Have a meditation session with the clan.

3. Search for an employer.

Rolled 47, 65, 68 = 180 (3d100)

>>47765

1. Harderu is still learning his powers. He's not exactly sure on how Oni are summoned, and so, he goes out to find out more. Maybe there are ancient scrolls telling how, or maybe there is some ritual or sacrifice he must do. Find information about Oni summoning

2. He also walks around Taverns to hear any tales of Oni stalking the land, or better still, someone willing to pay to deal with an Oni problem.

3. Harderu likes the ability to transform into a normal human. It is a spell that requires very little advanced mystical knowledge, a natural magical talent. Train in it.

>>47768

95-100 crits is perhaps a smidge too powerful. Will observe and if its too stronk, will adjust (if that's the one you pick, if not this message is utterly redundant)

Rolled 29, 24, 94 = 147 (3d100)

>>47768

Clan Name: Catgirls of Death

Leader: The Demon Catgirl

Colour: Very Dark Red

Strength: 6

Agility: 9

Wits: 3

Mysticism: 3

Tenacity: 2

Koku: 27

Territory & Holdings:

Satsuma(2)

Clan Trait:

[Way of the Cat] Agility rolls always get a +5 as long as the ninja has freedom to move.

Fluff:

The Catgirls of Death are, as the name would suggest, a clan of catgirls who dawn cat-claw blades and hoods especially shaped to cater for their cat ears. This affects their combat with specialised training in traversing whatever terrain they encounter, moving in the shadows and stalking their prey, before pouncing in for the kill with lightning-like speed.

The Demon Catgirls partake in demonic rituals and meditation in order to decide on their targets. Their leader, nicknamed "The Demon Catgirl", is a master of their fighting style who has sworn to spread their area of influence.

Followers & Equipment:

Actions:

1. Continue the Agility.

2&3: Partake in some demonic rituals, as per tradition, to see if they can give us any jobs.

>>47739

I thought you said the stats don't have to go in the order they were rolled?

Rolled 53, 1, 76 = 130 (3d100)

>>47735

Clan Name: Hai

Leader: Hai Daichi

Color: Yellow

Background: The Hai Clan originates from the SouthWest, from a family of mystics often employed by local lords there. Hearing of fortune and fame to be made in the east, the family formed a proper clan and moved there, where they employed their craft to great effect, eventually subverting lords there and gaining their titles. The key to their success was their ability to bind and control Yokai, Kaiju, and beasts in general. Most of the time they would gain the trust of these creatures first, using the spells to enhance the power of both, but some creatures are too unholy or wild to make a connection, which teeters on the taboo. These dangerous beings have been used more than usual by the current head, Daichi. A rather craven person and a disappointment to his now deceased father, his control over the clan is based mostly on his intelligence and superiority of his Clan craft. He has some morals and care for people, but his compulsion to perfect their techniques means he often ignores his responsibilities and his ethics are questionable.

Strength: 1

Agiity: 5

Wits: 7

Mysticism: 10

Tenacity: 2

Koku:

Territory & Holdings:

Province Name Echigo(65) [ ]

Clan Trait:

[Seal of the Beast] May recruit a defeated youkai, oni, or kaiju as a follower with a Mysticism Success

Followers & Equipment:

[ ]

1-2; Huh, what?! Oh! Yes, we do need more money for experiments, yes. Well… eeh, I forget how to hold my blade. Uhm, I should get on that and get into shape.

3; Look for a contract

>>47783

>1 strength

>>47785

dice are bullshit

Rolled 70, 97, 26 = 193 (3d100)

>>47735

Clan Name: Musuru Ninja

Leader: Buffuh Justutato

Color: Blwhay

Strength: 9

Agiity: 3

Wits: 4

Mysticism: 1

Tenacity: 7

Koku: 26

Territory & Holdings:

Sagami (55) [Holdings]

Clan Trait:

[Body-sattva]

>May train Strength-based followers to a maximum of double their starting bonus.

Followers & Equipment:

Leave blank -

1. What Buffuh needed now was a place to meditate and lift heavy weights. But mostly lift heavier weights. He would purchase a gym where he could grow to become the most powerful Ninja ever.

2. Buffuh needed to obtain a spotter immediately. Not a scout but someone to check that his heavy weights didn't get the best of him.

3. The time had come for Buffuh to pick up whatever heavy objects were available and lift them in a variety of fashions so that he could become the most powerful of all Ninja.

>>47779

Well you were supposed to put them in order straight down the list, but well…

>>47783

Daichi, leader of the estoeric Hai clan, was found dead in his home estate this morning, impaled on a blade later identified as his own. Investigators reportedly found a message scrawled in his own blood indicating the killer. The investative team however were stumped when learning that the message read 'Daichi.' What does this mean for the clan? Will justice be found, or will it remain a mystery for the clan. Find out this week on Imperial News Nightly. (Regular failure doesn't cause injury during training, but well, you nat 1'd, which is 2 failures below "0" against your 2 Tenacity…)

Thankfully the rest of the clan is a little more adept than their ill-fated leader. They do find a simple mission, involving the elimination of a nearby bandit clan.

( I'm so sorry but look at the bright side, you can roll a new leader to show everyone that death is not the end? You'll keep all of your koku, you just need to re-roll a leader and you still have a lead on a mission. )

>>47787

The Musuru are mighty ninja, and need a mighty facility. Luckily they find one, supposedly owned by the legendary Kintoki himself, on Kitoki's Mountain.

Not only does Buffuh find a spotter, he finds a renowned Sohei, a monk that is (relatively) close to being as buff as Buffuh. He may purchase the services of the Sohei for a discounted 5 koku, on account of the mutual respect earned through a brotherhood formed by biceps.

Do you even lift bro? These things lifted are too easy, to light, and there is no room on Buffu's body for such puny muscles that would be built by benchpressing horses and moderately sized boulders. (Strength+ progress: 0 / 2)

NEW HOLDING

Sagami (55) [Gold(en)'s Gym] - When training Strength, you get a +5 to the result as long as you use this holding.

NEW FOLLOWER

[Swolehei, Level 2] +2 on Strength rolls.

TURN 2

Season: Spring

The winter frosts have thawed, and the samurai leave their courts and castles to return to their duties. A recent Imperial edict has reorganized some of the Great Clans' holdings in an attempt to settle disputes. It has only caused more disputes, but there are always opportunities in chaos for the Hidden Clans.

If any small skirmishes between the clans are to happen, they will happen during Turn 3: Summer, when the weather is hot, and the tempers are short. A great opportunity for any of the Hidden Clans. Unclaimed territory may be obtained during Turn 3 with Two Successes. (Normally it is 3, and it is 3 for player-controlled territories with +1 for each Holding in that territory - assuming you aren't fighting someone trying to invade your turf. Really shoulda put that down earlier. Hindsight.)

>>47762

You create several swords. They are fantastic in quality (naturally), though one made mostly by your idiot apprentice is not up to your quality standards. The other two more than compensate for it. You earn 3 koku this turn from working the forge.

>>47763

Perhaps your frustration at a lack of employment is adversely affecting your ability to focus. You find no progress in improving your agility.

You wonder if the Minamoto are getting wise, despite repeated attempts, they will not offer you an contracts, and this last time they ran you off. At this rate you might need to venture afar in order to find work.

Your time isn't entirely wasted, you manage to find a blade among the ruins of Mt. Ooe. It is old, but the worksmanship on it is solid, despite a little bit of rust. In fact if anything that seems to lend it a fearsome bent, and if you're lucky maybe someone injured will get tetanus?

NEW EQUIPMENT [Battleworn Katana, Level 1] +1 on Strength rolls.

>>47771

You race up the side of a plateau, but then… well you plateau. Despite the insight gained from your meditations with the clan, you do not manage to improve your agility (Agility+ progress: 1 / 2 )

Your communion with demons does not seem to be giving you any leads, but then you hit a goldmine (perhaps literally). You hear news about the Tachibana clan hiding a gold mine and witholding the taxes from the Emperor. Because of its hidden nature, they cannot denounce an attack on it without bringing attention to the fact that they are hiding it in the first place. A perfect target for opportunistic ninja.

>>47794

I'm doing my to keep everything on the same proverbial page, however I'll admit some of you pop posts off pretty quick. I'm gonna do my best to progress one Turn a day (possibly more if everyone posts) all quick-like.

At this point its pretty much just Scruffy that has yet to make a faction, and nobody invaded or anything on Turn 1, so the map hasn't changed (yet) for Turn 2. That being said, not everyone has finished Turn 2.

Remember neutral (white) territories are gonna be cheap to take over next Turn. I'll be putting various Turn bonuses up, and do my best to let you know a turn ahead of time, so anybody who cranks out turns real quick doesn't feel robbed of an opportunity.

Rolled 87, 78, 84 = 249 (3d100)

>>47794

Clan Name: Kyudenmon Clan

Leader: Koken Kyudenmon

Color: Purple

Strength: 10

Agility: 8

Wits: 1

Mysticism: 9

Tenacity: 8

Koku: 14

Territory & Holdings:

Yamato (37) [ ]

Clan Trait:

[Kekkaijutsu] +5 Mysticism versus inhuman creatures

Fluff:

The Kyudenmon Clan is not a typical ninja clan, as they were created from the union of a relatively minor ninja clan and a once powerful but waning clan of onmyouji. However what this clan lacks in influence, they make up for in ability. The members of this clan are trained to use both ninjutsu and onmyoudo in tandem to great success, becoming a uniquely mystical type of ninja. In particular, the Kyudenmon Clan inherits an ability to create kekkai, barriers that can enclose enemies and constrict them, or be cast as a defense against attacks. With these powers, Koken seeks to eliminate the inhuman creatures lurking in the shadows of this land that would terrorize and slaughter the helpless people.

Followers & Equipment:

[Second Temple Shakujo, Level 2] +2 on Mysticism rolls

1. If the Taira think too highly of themselves to give us work, then perhaps we need to travel to get it from a slightly less arrogant clan. Koken travel East to Fujiwara lands to ask about missions concerning hostile yokai. This time he is prepared to demonstrate his ability to form kekkai in the event they don't believe he is worth hiring

2-3. While traveling, Koken decides to try and shore up a personal weak point. He's always had trouble with perceptiveness, so he trains as he walks by trying to keep track of all the things around him to increase his awareness

Rolled 88, 18, 45 = 151 (3d100)

>>47794

Clan Name: Catgirls of Death

Leader: The Demon Catgirl

Colour: Very Dark Red

Strength: 6

Agility: 9

Wits: 3

Mysticism: 3

Tenacity: 2

Koku: 27

Territory & Holdings:

Satsuma(2)

Clan Trait:

[Way of the Cat] Agility rolls always get a +5 as long as the ninja has freedom to move.

Fluff:

The Catgirls of Death are, as the name would suggest, a clan of catgirls who dawn cat-claw blades and hoods especially shaped to cater for their cat ears. This affects their combat with specialised training in traversing whatever terrain they encounter, moving in the shadows and stalking their prey, before pouncing in for the kill with lightning-like speed.

The Demon Catgirls partake in demonic rituals and meditation in order to decide on their targets. Their leader, nicknamed "The Demon Catgirl", is a master of their fighting style who has sworn to spread their area of influence.

Followers & Equipment:

Actions:

1. Train in Agility one last time.

2&3: Intrigued by the idea of the Tachibana Clan having a large amount of money stashed away, The Demon Catgirl makes scouting runs, looking for any members of the Tachibana Clan to listen in on.

Rolled 57, 34, 61 = 152 (3d100)

Clan Name:

Sumasshu

Leader:

Sumasshu Harderu

Color: Crimson Red

Strength: 7

Agiity: 1

Wits: 1

Mysticism: 4

Tenacity: 4

Territory & Holdings:

Yamashiro (38)

Clan Trait:

[May buy a Success on any Oni encounters by paying 3 koku and may recruit Oni followers.]

TURN 2

1. Harderu reads the scrolls, to see if he can learn more of his kind.

2. Onward to Yamashiro, and go to recruit the Oni.

3. Keep practicing shifting in between Oni and Human form 1/2

Rolled 77, 61, 83, 58 = 279 (4d100)

>>47794

Clan Name: Kabu Clan

Leader: Rubin III

Color: Green Jacket

Strength: 5

Agiity:7

Wits:7

Mysticism: 5

Tenacity: 4

Territory & Holdings:

Province Name Bingo 20

Bingo (20) [Gambler's Den] - Every turn you may roll an extra d100. On a 1-50 you lose 1 koku, on a 51+ you gain 1 koku. You may add bonuses to this extra roll. This province also earns 1 extra koku during Harvest.

Koku: 2

Clan Trait:

[Trait] You give me fluff, I give you mechanic. This should be some sort of genetic thing, or a training specialization. Like [Oni Blood] or [Blessed Weapons] etc. Remember the more narrow the skill is, the bigger the bonus it'll give.

Followers & Equipment:

Leave blank - followers and equipment may give bonuses past the stat cap of 20 if used on a roll. Followers or items may also be sacrificed to avoid taking damage (followers die or sacrifice themselves, equipment will break).

"The clan of master thieves. A true thief is never caught. He goes where he wants and takes what he wants. He always has something up his sleeve." These were the words of the first generation leader and now it passes on to Rubin the IIIrd. It is a clan of tricksters, actors, and gambling masters. If the leader is ever caught he has always found a way to escape punishment. Somehow his favorite horse Otsuka is always hidden nearby ready to speed them both away.

[Fate of Mankind]

> Your clever tricks can overcome obstacles in ingenious ways. You may swap Agility and Wits rolls at will.

1 Train Wits. False limbs, makeup, bird calls, voice imitation, imitation of an old man's walk, kimonos for woman and men. Deception is the key to outwitting another.

2 hunt for missions. Whispers in the gambling den of someone with wealth? Tutor some ignorant nobles child while duping them?

3 Make a list of men and women getting deep into debt. They can be used to pin blame and avoid suspicion. Provide cover to approach a target. Open doors to new places. It is appalling just how many people succumb to gambling these days.

4 GAMBLE

Rolled 13, 33, 88 = 134 (3d100)

>>47794

Clan Name: Keikain Swordsmiths

Leader: Yoshimitsu

Color: Orange

Strength: 7

Agility: 2

Wits: 7

Mysticism: 2

Tenacity: 7

Koku: 8

Territory & Holdings:

Oki (30) [Keikain Forge] - You may spend up to 3 actions a turn crafting swords. You may sell those swords to the samurai, and earn 1 koku per action spent this way.

Province Name (30) [Oki]

Clan Trait:

[Peerless Blades]:

May purchase equipment for 1 less koku, and swords for 2 less koku (per "level")

Fluff:

Passed down for generations the Kekain Swordsmiths are renowned across the lands for their blades, infused with magical power and other interesting abilities, they make only swords and nothing else however, making them quite rich during war time. but poorer during peaceful times.

There can only exist one Keikan clan member at any time unless they're getting an appretince to pass down the techinques. This makes the time for swords quite long, but ensures the quality of them.

They all take the name Yoshimitsu Keikan during the ritual of which they ascend to become the clan member, but when they do they have to kill the current holder of the Yoshimitsu title.

Followers & Equipment:

[ ]

Action 1-3: Concentrate my efforts on one amazing sword, An artifact sword, to bring my name into the very history of japan!

Rolled 2, 9, 4, 5, 6 = 26 (5d10)

Is this still open?

Rolled 19, 1, 27 = 47 (3d100)

>Clan Name:

The Iga Clan

>Leader:

Hattori Hanzo III

>Color:

Dark Blue

>Fluff:

The dense forests and misty mountains of Iga Province are home to a clan of renowned and deadly ninjas both feared and respected as some of the most legendary assassins and ninjas around. Those fortunate enough to know of them know that they are some of the most deadly weapons around, capable of solving any "problem" for the right price, although to many there is a legend going around about demons of death within the Iga woods, and that if a name gets mentioned within the Iga woods, that person will surely die.

Indeed there are rumors about the Iga Clan's existence, that they are descended from gods of death, demons that, while powerful enough on their own, have mastered the ability of learning from others, to the point that the Iga can copy their foe's mannerisms, behavior, and even appearance and abilities to become a nearly perfect clone of their victim. However, that said, the Iga still place a great value on personal strength, and the weak have no place within the Iga.

The current head of the Iga is none other than the legendary Hattori Hanzo III, grandson of the legendary Hattori Hanzo who founded the Iga Clan and inheritor of his feared and mighty name. He did not get this for nothing, however, as he had to prove himself through countless trials and tribulations to be worthy of such a legendary title.

Though the Iga have a feared reputation amongst those who know of them, the Iga are not complete monsters, willing to save as easily as they are to kill, if it suits them properly. However, they are most eager to serve those who they deem are destined for greatness, helping their lucky clients propel themselves to greater heights and slaying any standing in their way.

>Stats:

-Strength: 10

-Agiity: 9

-Wits: 8

-Mysticism: 7

-Tenacity: 8 (7)

>Koku:

8 Koku

>Territory & Holdings:

-Iga (41) [ ]

>Clan Trait:

[Iga, the First Shadow] - Earn double the koku from mission completion (6 instead of 3)

>Followers & Equipment:

-[ ]

1-2. The Iga will not be stopped by these minor setbacks. I will venture forth to find a worthy client.

3. Then I shall continue training my tenacity, a mere flesh wound will not hinder me.

>>47804

We are on turn 2, approaching turn 3 (i think most have gotten their second turn handled)

>>47694

>>47804

Clan Name: Kayaku Clan

Leader: Kayaku Notoko

Color: Sea-green

Strength: 2

Agiity: 9

Wits: 4

Mysticism: 5

Tenacity: 6

Territory & Holdings:

Buzen [4]

Clan Trait:

[Song Contacts] The island of Kyushu always being a place of commerce, needless to say the Kayaku clan is one tied to the merchants and sailors. Their escapades abroad have ensured them relations, and at some times, the respect and gratitude, of the many middleman military officers and bureaucrats of the Song dynasty. At times, they have aided them in past endevours, whether it was the occasional equipment, or even once a copy of the Emperor's own seal. The Kayaku have always found the occasional side-job in China to be beneficial to their operations in Japan.

Followers & Equipment:

Back half of turn 2 (Last time I'm splitting turns into multiple updates (unless of course I forget to add something - probably the map). From here on, all Turn updates are going to happen all at once. For cleanliness and my own sanity :D

At this point I've not heard back from the Hai clan or the Musuru, but I'm forging ahead.

>>47797

The Taira's arrogance and ignorance are not traits seemingly shared by the Fujiwara. Your trip into their lands is successful, and you discover leads on a band of Kappa threatening villages near the Fuji river.

Similarly your travels along quiet roads are an excellent way to train your awareness. You sharpen your vision by focusing on distant trees, and you hone your ears by picking out the sounds of single birds and insects among the lively noises of spring. (Wits increased to 2, progress to 3: 1 / 2 )

>>47800

Harderu finds some of the highest concepts in the book beyond his understanding, but he understands the basics well enough. It would be prudent to avoid thrown soybeans.

You proceed there, but you do not find any immediate signs of its presence. A successful Wits roll will lead you to him. (Mission progress 0 / 3)

As you travel to the remote village you find it easier and easier to assume your monstrous form and more quickly. (Mysticism +1)

>>47801

You practice a wide variety of skills that will be useful for work in the shadows. You can feel an improvement close, and you know with a little more work you will achieve it. (Wits+ progress: 1 / 2)

You find work. The Minamoto reveal that they are contemplating giving a reward to anyone who can find out about a new and rising crime syndicate that has been affecting their ports. However the catch lies in that the syndicate's headquarters is on Shikoku, which is Tachibana territory.

Your work goes quite well. People come from all over the province of Bingo to indulge their vices at your casino, and spend more than they can afford. Your list of scapegoats increases. (Your next Failure result is lessened by one step)

Your gambling pays off and you earn 1 koku.

>>47805

Disaster strikes as you search for work. An honest accident gets blamed incorrectly on you, and an Imperial magistrate calls for justice. He is bumbling and ignorant, but the fact is that he has caused problems for you. You may spend an action to make an Agility roll next turn to hide until the heat blows over, or a Wits roll to cover your tracks and find someone else to pin the accident on. Failure on this roll could end up in the Emperor's magistrates issuing a mission to bring the Iga to "justice."

As for your training, you wonder how effective being beaten by sticks to increase your tenacity is. It doesn't seem to be doing much for you. (Tenacity+ progress: 0 / 2 )

>>47807

[Song Contacts]

Pick one of…

>You may purchase 'exotic' equipment for 1 less koku per level. 'Exotic' means it can be things like swords that improve Agility, armor that improves Wits, etc.

>You will always have missions available from the Song Dynasty, and any mission that undermines the samurai clans or the Empire will get you 1 extra koku on completion.

>Access to Chinese trading vessels allows you easily access to any coastal territory in the land of the Rising Sun. You can invade territories are not adjacent to your own as long as they are on the coast.

Rolled 7, 68, 28 = 103 (3d100)

>>47810

Clan Name: Kayaku Clan

Leader: Kayaku Notoko

Color: Sea-green

Strength: 2

Agiity: 9

Wits: 4

Mysticism: 5

Tenacity: 6

Territory & Holdings:

Buzen [4]

Clan Trait:

[Song Contacts] You will always have missions available from the Song Dynasty, and any mission that undermines the samurai clans or the Empire will get you 1 extra koku on completion.

Followers & Equipment:

24 Koku

1. Send out men to look for men of character that would be 'useful' in this kind of work.

2-3. Begin strength training. 50 sets of 6 repetitions of lifting full jugs of water, should be a good start.

Rolled 7 (1d68)

Turn 3

Season: Summer

The summer heat brings storms, and the Imperial-decreed reorganization of some territories have left the samurai clans both disgruntled and distracted. Conquering neutral territories takes 2 Successes on this turn (as opposed to the normal 3)

The Emperor declares that a great temple is to be raised in honor of Inari, the goddess of rice and the harvest. The temple will become a holding in a territory during Turn 4 (determined at random). Claim the territory (or be lucky enough to have it built in territory you already own).

NEW HOLDING

[Temple to Inari] - This province's rice harvest is bountiful, producing 3 koku instead of 1 during harvest season.

( I will post the response to turn 3 tomorrow after getting the vast majority of your turn 3 posts )

Rolled 3, 28, 64 = 95 (3d100)

>>47810

>>47813

Clan Name: Kabu Clan

Leader: Rubin III

Color: Green Jacket

Strength: 5

Agiity:7

Wits:7

Mysticism: 5

Tenacity: 4

Territory & Holdings:

Province Name Bingo 20

Bingo (20) [Gambler's Den] - Every turn you may roll an extra d100. On a 1-50 you lose 1 koku, on a 51+ you gain 1 koku. You may add bonuses to this extra roll. This province also earns 1 extra koku during Harvest.

Koku: 3

Clan Trait:

[Trait] [Fate of Mankind]

> Your clever tricks can overcome obstacles in ingenious ways. You may swap Agility and Wits rolls at will.

Followers & Equipment:

"The clan of master thieves. A true thief is never caught. He goes where he wants and takes what he wants. He always has something up his sleeve." These were the words of the first generation leader and now it passes on to Rubin the IIIrd. It is a clan of tricksters, actors, and gambling masters. If the leader is ever caught he has always found a way to escape punishment. Somehow his favorite horse Otsuka is always hidden nearby ready to speed them both away.

[Fate of Mankind]

> Your clever tricks can overcome obstacles in ingenious ways. You may swap Agility and Wits rolls at will.

The List: 1 Sucker. (Your next Failure result is lessened by one step)

(Wits+ progress: 1 / 2)

12 Expand into Aki. Confused authorities is always a plus. Heads roll and spaces open. Worst come to worst disappear in the chaos.

3 Investigate rising crime syndicate. We must be extremely careful here. Territorial disputes are no fun. Best have the scapegoat ready, a diversion on hand, and perhaps some kind of disguise. Perhaps as "The Honorable Detective Zenigata" or "The Blind Swordsman".

Rolled 86, 36, 63 = 185 (3d100)

>>47813

Clan Name: Kyudenmon Clan

Leader: Koken Kyudenmon

Color: Purple

Strength: 10

Agility: 8

Wits: 2 (1/2)

Mysticism: 9

Tenacity: 8

Koku: 14

Territory & Holdings:

Yamato (37) [ ]

Clan Trait:

[Kekkaijutsu] +5 Mysticism versus inhuman creatures

Fluff:

The Kyudenmon Clan is not a typical ninja clan, as they were created from the union of a relatively minor ninja clan and a once powerful but waning clan of onmyouji. However what this clan lacks in influence, they make up for in ability. The members of this clan are trained to use both ninjutsu and onmyoudo in tandem to great success, becoming a uniquely mystical type of ninja. In particular, the Kyudenmon Clan inherits an ability to create kekkai, barriers that can enclose enemies and constrict them, or be cast as a defense against attacks. With these powers, Koken seeks to eliminate the inhuman creatures lurking in the shadows of this land that would terrorize and slaughter the helpless people.

Followers & Equipment:

[Second Temple Shakujo, Level 2] +2 on Mysticism rolls

1. Traveling to the area in question, Koken investigates the villages along the Fuji river to see if he can find exactly where this band of Kappa is causing trouble

2-3. Meanwhile, he has instructed his clan back home to use the opportunity this summer has provided to try and establish holdings in the Ise province

>Clan Name:

The Iga Clan

>Leader:

Hattori Hanzo III

>Color:

Dark Blue

>Fluff:

The dense forests and misty mountains of Iga Province are home to a clan of renowned and deadly ninjas both feared and respected as some of the most legendary assassins and ninjas around. Those fortunate enough to know of them know that they are some of the most deadly weapons around, capable of solving any "problem" for the right price, although to many there is a legend going around about demons of death within the Iga woods, and that if a name gets mentioned within the Iga woods, that person will surely die.

Indeed there are rumors about the Iga Clan's existence, that they are descended from gods of death, demons that, while powerful enough on their own, have mastered the ability of learning from others, to the point that the Iga can copy their foe's mannerisms, behavior, and even appearance and abilities to become a nearly perfect clone of their victim. However, that said, the Iga still place a great value on personal strength, and the weak have no place within the Iga.

The current head of the Iga is none other than the legendary Hattori Hanzo III, grandson of the legendary Hattori Hanzo who founded the Iga Clan and inheritor of his feared and mighty name. He did not get this for nothing, however, as he had to prove himself through countless trials and tribulations to be worthy of such a legendary title.

Though the Iga have a feared reputation amongst those who know of them, the Iga are not complete monsters, willing to save as easily as they are to kill, if it suits them properly. However, they are most eager to serve those who they deem are destined for greatness, helping their lucky clients propel themselves to greater heights and slaying any standing in their way.

>Stats:

-Strength: 10

-Agiity: 9

-Wits: 8

-Mysticism: 7

-Tenacity: 8 (7)

>Koku:

8 Koku

>Territory & Holdings:

-Iga (41) [ ]

>Clan Trait:

[Iga, the First Shadow] - Earn double the koku from mission completion (6 instead of 3)

>Followers & Equipment:

-[ ]

1-2. Bastards! We were framed! By who we do not know, but for now we must wait and lay low. Once not as many eyes are on us we may get our revenge on this mysterious new enemy.

3. While we are hiding out, we can move into the neighboring province of Omi. There we can establish a foothold in the region, and once we do so we will have more room to hide out. (Expand to Region 40)

Rolled 75, 67, 38 = 180 (3d100)

>>47816

Rolled 63, 84, 69 = 216 (3d100)

Clan Name:

Sumasshu

Leader:

Sumasshu Harderu

Color: Crimson Red

Strength: 7

Agiity: 1

Wits: 1

Mysticism: 4

Tenacity: 4

Territory & Holdings:

Yamashiro (38)

Clan Trait:

[May buy a Success on any Oni encounters by paying 3 koku and may recruit Oni followers.]

1. Continue to search for the Oni 0/3

2. Look in the book about possible ways to use magic to substitute wits, to help find things.

3. Train my strength however i can

I'm tired, lazy, and the weather is not literally killing me but it might as well be. I'll post (ideally) tomorrow morning or early afternoon once I have stopped death.

>>47798

Your agility training bears fruit, going beyond your expectations (but only a little). You can feel yourself faster than before, and how much more you can improve in it. (Agility up to 10, progress to 11: 1 / 2)

Also, steathily slinking along rooftops you find a few noble samurai with too little sense to keep their mouth shut. You are quickly able to identify the location and reach it, but you'll need to slip past the samurai stationed to guard the gold. (Mission progress: 0 / 3)

>>47803

You throw yourself bodily into the forge, seeking to make a singluarly impressive blade. You form the basics, but are unsatisfied. Common materials like what you have are not enough. You can still sell the inferior blade for 1 koku if you wish.

>>47812

You do not find anyone helpful at all. In fact much to your chagrin a masterless samurai, a ronin, gets the drop on you along the road and you lose 1 koku.

Your strength training finds more success than you did on the road, and the process soon begins to build muscle mass on your body. (Strength+ progress: 1 / 2)

The junk that sails into Buzen's ports has a message addressed to you. The Song wish the Tachibana's trade with the Minamoto disrupted. Buzen is an ideal location to pilfer the goods on the Minamoto's vessel. Get the goods before the Tachibana, so that the Minamoto appear to be shorting the Tachibana and create conflict between the two. (Mission progress: 0 / 3)

>>47814

Your "legitimate" business that you use as a cover are rebuffed. It appears the people of Aki are less trusting and willing to part with coin than the people of Bingo. You ultimately make no progress, but it could have been worse. (Conquer Aki progress: 0 / 2)

You establish a proper disguise as you travel across the waters and can begin your investigations, nobody will "see" yo coming as a blind swordsman. Now that you're in Shikoku, you must identify the primary members of the syndicate first. (Mission Progress: 0 / 3)

>>47815

The common knowledge of youkai and their habits serve you well. Far better than you expected. Or there's a lot of kappa. Either way you found them immediately wrestling each other on the riverside, and a few travelers. And then taking the coins from the travelers. You'll have to defeat them some how (Double success on the mission roll, Mission Progress: 2 / 3)

The remaining Kyudenmon, on your instructions, carries out their orders. Progress is steady, but it is not complete, and the Imperial-mandated reorganization is ending soon. (Conquer Ise progress: 1 / 2 )

>>47816

It seems whoever tried to blame the accident on you is not nearly as skilled as you. Your time in the shadows reveals the truth - a splinter sect trying to supplant the Iga. You can move against them easily, there is only a few of them. (Mission: eliminate the splinter sect, 0 / 3)

Your progress into neighboring Omi is slow, because of how cautious you have to be to not draw undue attention to yourself right now. (Conquer Omi progress: 0 / 2)

>>47844

Your search bears fruit and you find clear signs of an oni's presence on the outskirts of the village towards the forests. (Mission Progress: 1 / 3)

Your search for ways to search for things goes well. Better than you expected. You think you could - with a large amount of trial, error, and training - uncover a new clan trait. (Trait training available - 0 / 5 successes)

Your strength training is also successful. As you proceed into the forest in pursuit of the rogue Oni, you find a tree that you can uproot with your unnatural might.

Turn 4

Season: HARVEST

Everyone in control of a province gains 1 koku per province, + anything a Holding might give you for bonuses.

Furthermore the [Temple to Inari] has finished being built in Chikugo (7).

As the harvest season begins to draw to a close, rumors sweep in from the north. Rumors circulate of yuki-onna sweeping in from the mountains of the northernmost provinces. Investigating the area might be dangerous, or might be profitable, only time will tell.

Those who want make-up turns (there's not that many of you) you're more than welcome.

Rolled 66, 30, 45 = 141 (3d100)

>>47896

Clan Name: Kyudenmon Clan

Leader: Koken Kyudenmon

Color: Purple

Strength: 10

Agility: 8

Wits: 2 (1/2)

Mysticism: 9

Tenacity: 8

Koku: 6

Territory & Holdings:

Yamato (37) [ ]

Clan Trait:

[Kekkaijutsu] +5 Mysticism versus inhuman creatures

Fluff:

The Kyudenmon Clan is not a typical ninja clan, as they were created from the union of a relatively minor ninja clan and a once powerful but waning clan of onmyouji. However what this clan lacks in influence, they make up for in ability. The members of this clan are trained to use both ninjutsu and onmyoudo in tandem to great success, becoming a uniquely mystical type of ninja. In particular, the Kyudenmon Clan inherits an ability to create kekkai, barriers that can enclose enemies and constrict them, or be cast as a defense against attacks. With these powers, Koken seeks to eliminate the inhuman creatures lurking in the shadows of this land that would terrorize and slaughter the helpless people.

Followers & Equipment:

[Second Temple Shakujo, Level 2] +2 on Mysticism rolls

1. While they are not quite yet at the level to be called evil, these troublesome Kappa must be put in their place so they stop harassing the simple country folk. They seem to be enamored with their wrestling, so it should be easy enough to get their attention by challenging them. Of course, while I am strong, my kekkai is all I need to win such a match. I shall form it around my opponent's head and knock them around until the water is spilled from their dish. Then I will make the kappa vow to retreat to the wild and never bother these villagers again or face destruction. +16 Mysticism

2-3. My clanmates continue efforts at establishing us in Ise

Rolled 46, 66, 27, 43 = 182 (4d100)

>>47896

Clan Name: Kabu Clan

Leader: Rubin III

Color: Green Jacket

Strength: 5

Agiity:7

Wits:7

Mysticism: 5

Tenacity: 4

Territory & Holdings:

Province Name Bingo 20

Bingo (20) [Gambler's Den] - Every turn you may roll an extra d100. On a 1-50 you lose 1 koku, on a 51+ you gain 1 koku. You may add bonuses to this extra roll. This province also earns 1 extra koku during Harvest.

Koku: 5

Clan Trait:

[Trait] [Fate of Mankind]

> Your clever tricks can overcome obstacles in ingenious ways. You may swap Agility and Wits rolls at will.

Followers & Equipment:

"The clan of master thieves. A true thief is never caught. He goes where he wants and takes what he wants. He always has something up his sleeve." These were the words of the first generation leader and now it passes on to Rubin the IIIrd. It is a clan of tricksters, actors, and gambling masters. If the leader is ever caught he has always found a way to escape punishment. Somehow his favorite horse Otsuka is always hidden nearby ready to speed them both away.

The List: 0 Sucker. (Your next Failure result is lessened by one step)

(Wits+ progress: 1 / 2)

(Conquer Aki progress: 0 / 2)

(Mission Progress: 0 / 3)

1 Conquer Aki 0/2. People are probably wanting a temple to match the new one in Chikugo that is famous. Maybe we can open doors with a clever business plan. People want to be seen going to pray but really they want to gamble. We will open doors with our original idea and play on people's desire to make something better then the hillbillies in Chikugo.

2 Mission Progress 0/3. Wander towards the docks for now. Sit, listen, offer massages for money since that is one of the few things a blind man can still do after all. A good massage could loosen lips as well as stiff shoulders.

3 Train Wits+ 1/2. The Mind is a muscle. Use it or lose it.

4 GAMBLE

Rolled 74, 18, 51 = 143 (3d100)

>>47896

Clan Name: Catgirls of Death

Leader: The Demon Catgirl

Colour: Very Dark Red

Strength: 6

Agility: 10 (1/2 Progress)

Wits: 3

Mysticism: 3

Tenacity: 2

Koku: 27

Territory & Holdings:

Satsuma(2)

Clan Trait:

[Way of the Cat] Agility rolls always get a +5 as long as the ninja has freedom to move.

Fluff:

The Catgirls of Death are, as the name would suggest, a clan of catgirls who dawn cat-claw blades and hoods especially shaped to cater for their cat ears. This affects their combat with specialised training in traversing whatever terrain they encounter, moving in the shadows and stalking their prey, before pouncing in for the kill with lightning-like speed.

The Demon Catgirls partake in demonic rituals and meditation in order to decide on their targets. Their leader, nicknamed "The Demon Catgirl", is a master of their fighting style who has sworn to spread their area of influence.

Followers & Equipment:

Actions:

1. Observe the Samurai's movement, also keep an eye out for any other guards.

2&3. The Demon Catgirl slips into a place out of view from the Samurai, perhaps behind a bush or around a corner, before letting out a not-too-loud whistle to get their attention.

Rolled 35, 25, 39 = 99 (3d100)

>Clan Name:

The Iga Clan

>Leader:

Hattori Hanzo III

>Color:

Dark Blue

>Fluff:

The dense forests and misty mountains of Iga Province are home to a clan of renowned and deadly ninjas both feared and respected as some of the most legendary assassins and ninjas around. Those fortunate enough to know of them know that they are some of the most deadly weapons around, capable of solving any "problem" for the right price, although to many there is a legend going around about demons of death within the Iga woods, and that if a name gets mentioned within the Iga woods, that person will surely die.

Indeed there are rumors about the Iga Clan's existence, that they are descended from gods of death, demons that, while powerful enough on their own, have mastered the ability of learning from others, to the point that the Iga can copy their foe's mannerisms, behavior, and even appearance and abilities to become a nearly perfect clone of their victim. However, that said, the Iga still place a great value on personal strength, and the weak have no place within the Iga.

The current head of the Iga is none other than the legendary Hattori Hanzo III, grandson of the legendary Hattori Hanzo who founded the Iga Clan and inheritor of his feared and mighty name. He did not get this for nothing, however, as he had to prove himself through countless trials and tribulations to be worthy of such a legendary title.

Though the Iga have a feared reputation amongst those who know of them, the Iga are not complete monsters, willing to save as easily as they are to kill, if it suits them properly. However, they are most eager to serve those who they deem are destined for greatness, helping their lucky clients propel themselves to greater heights and slaying any standing in their way.

>Stats:

-Strength: 10

-Agiity: 9

-Wits: 8

-Mysticism: 7

-Tenacity: 8 (7)

>Koku:

8 Koku

>Territory & Holdings:

-Iga (41) [ ]

>Clan Trait:

[Iga, the First Shadow] - Earn double the koku from mission completion (6 instead of 3)

>Followers & Equipment:

-[ ]

1-2. This splinter faction has brought shame to the Iga and they will not go ignored. We will find them, exterminate them and restore our lost honor. +10 str (Progress: 0/3)

3. The expansion into Omi will continue, a foothold in the region will prove to be most invaluable. (Progress: 0/2)

>>47915

Forgot to add 1 koku

>>47897

UPDATE COMING IN ABOUT 1 HOUR

Rolled 68, 23, 89 = 180 (3d100)

Clan Name:

Sumasshu

Leader:

Sumasshu Harderu

Color: Crimson Red

Strength: 7

Agiity: 1

Wits: 1

Mysticism: 4

Tenacity: 4

Territory & Holdings:

Yamashiro (38)

Clan Trait:

[May buy a Success on any Oni encounters by paying 3 koku and may recruit Oni followers.]

1. Continue to search for the Oni! 1/3

2. Continue training a new clan trait 0/5

3. Continue to train strength 1/???

>>47898

Kappa while rapscallions, ultimately aren't too bright. The biggest kappa accepts your challenge, only for you proverbially to box him about the head with your literal magic box. With the water spilling from the top of his head, he quickly submits, not able to match you. He and his bretheren swear to not pester the people of the Fuji River any longer. The greatful villagers pay you 7 koku for dispatching the kappa menace. (Mission successes 4 / 3, +3 koku for mission completion)

Your clan does make some headway in putting up facilities in Ise. It appears that your progress was slowed by various kansen, vicious spirits that are fundamentally opposed to your clan. (Conquer Ise progress: 1 / 2)

>>47901

You finally make a headway with your "temple" which of course will accept alms from traveling pilgrims. Purely "at cost" of course. That being said construction still needs work before the temple will be complete. (Conquer Aki progress: 1 / 2 )

The progress on the mission is going well, though much to your chagrin it seems the citizens of Shikoku aren't terribly generous to the blind, giving you coins, but no koku. Small change. However you think you've figured out who the major ring-leaders of the syndicate are, or at least where to find them. They, perhaps brazenly, own a seemingly legitimate warehouse by the docks. (Mission progress: 1 / 3 )

Your attention is occupied with other matters, and your efforts to increase your Wits is largely unsuccessful. (Wits+ progress: 1 / 2 )

The first rule of gambling is that the house always wins. That being said sometimes the other side gets lucky. You lose 1 koku this turn.

>>47905

Your efforts on the mission are successful, but only require a little more effort to finish the mission satisfactorily. You observe the motions of the guards, and then swiftly distract - and dispatch - an errant guard who thinks its wise to investigate birdsong in the middle of the night by himself. All that remains is to deal with the overseer of the mine and perhaps "convince" him to give the mine's profit to the Catgirls of Death. (Mission progress: 2 / 3)

>>47908

Perhaps ordinary training is not enough? You find it difficult to make progress this turn. (Strength+ progress: 0 / 2 )

Your mission work is slow, and methodical. The safest time to relieve the ship of its goods is when their guard is lowest. Ironically this means while they are still on the boat while its in the water. This presents a challenge and so the work is slow, for now. (Mission progress: 1 / 3)

>>47915

The splinter faction made one grave mistake when they crossed the Iga. They crossed. The Iga. Methodically you begin identifying and removing the members of this splinter sect. The work is slow, but rewarding. (Mission progress 1 / 3 )

The progress is slow because caution is most necessary in these moments. The progress is slow. (Conquer Omi progress: 0 / 2)

>>48002

The signs of the oni in the forest soon come clean and you catch a glimpse of him. The same is true the other way. Seeing you, the oni begins to run. (Mission progress: 2 / 3)

While theoretically possible, your progress on creating a new trait remains sadly theoretical, and its making your head swim. (New Trait progress: 0 / 5)

Some people might considering uprooting trees to be an unusual choice of exercise, but you perform it admirably. You uproot trees with great vigor. (Strength increases to 8, Strength+ progress 1 / 2 )

Rolled 77, 27, 84 = 188 (3d100)

>>48007

Clan Name: Kyudenmon Clan

Leader: Koken Kyudenmon

Color: Purple

Strength: 10

Agility: 8

Wits: 2 (1/2)

Mysticism: 9

Tenacity: 8

Koku: 17

Territory & Holdings:

Yamato (37) [ ]

Ise (42) [ ]

Clan Trait:

[Kekkaijutsu] +5 Mysticism versus inhuman creatures

Fluff:

The Kyudenmon Clan is not a typical ninja clan, as they were created from the union of a relatively minor ninja clan and a once powerful but waning clan of onmyouji. However what this clan lacks in influence, they make up for in ability. The members of this clan are trained to use both ninjutsu and onmyoudo in tandem to great success, becoming a uniquely mystical type of ninja. In particular, the Kyudenmon Clan inherits an ability to create kekkai, barriers that can enclose enemies and constrict them, or be cast as a defense against attacks. With these powers, Koken seeks to eliminate the inhuman creatures lurking in the shadows of this land that would terrorize and slaughter the helpless people.

Followers & Equipment:

[Second Temple Shakujo, Level 2] +2 on Mysticism rolls

1-2. With his mission complete, Koken sets out not for home, but North. He's heard rumors of the yuki-onna, and a gathering of youkai is most ominous. The nobles may feel safe in their castles, but Koken knows the dangers the nation could be facing

3. He has however heard the good news from back home, that efforts to establish in Ise were successful. Between that and his finished mission, his mind is clear and in perfect state to once again train his Wits

Rolled 77, 54, 48 = 179 (3d100)

Clan Name: Keikain Swordsmiths

Leader: Yoshimitsu

Color: Orange

Strength: 7

Agility: 2

Wits: 7

Mysticism: 2

Tenacity: 7

Koku: 9

Territory & Holdings:

Oki (30) [Keikain Forge] - You may spend up to 3 actions a turn crafting swords. You may sell those swords to the samurai, and earn 1 koku per action spent this way.

Province Name (30) [Oki]

Clan Trait:

[Peerless Blades]:

May purchase equipment for 1 less koku, and swords for 2 less koku (per "level")

Fluff:

Passed down for generations the Kekain Swordsmiths are renowned across the lands for their blades, infused with magical power and other interesting abilities, they make only swords and nothing else however, making them quite rich during war time. but poorer during peaceful times.

There can only exist one Keikan clan member at any time unless they're getting an apprentice to pass down the techinques. This makes the time for swords quite long, but ensures the quality of them.

They all take the name Yoshimitsu Keikan during the ritual of which they ascend to become the clan member, but when they do they have to kill the current holder of the Yoshimitsu title.

Followers & Equipment:

[ ]

Action 1-3: Search out superior materials so that I may create a sword that will satisfy me, sell the failure of a sword.

Rolled 87, 35, 81 = 203 (3d100)

>>48006

Clan Name: Catgirls of Death

Leader: The Demon Catgirl

Colour: Very Dark Red

Strength: 6

Agility: 10 (1/2 Progress)

Wits: 3

Mysticism: 3

Tenacity: 2

Koku: 27

Territory & Holdings:

Satsuma(2)

Clan Trait:

[Way of the Cat] Agility rolls always get a +5 as long as the ninja has freedom to move.

Fluff:

The Catgirls of Death are, as the name would suggest, a clan of catgirls who dawn cat-claw blades and hoods especially shaped to cater for their cat ears. This affects their combat with specialised training in traversing whatever terrain they encounter, moving in the shadows and stalking their prey, before pouncing in for the kill with lightning-like speed.

The Demon Catgirls partake in demonic rituals and meditation in order to decide on their targets. Their leader, nicknamed "The Demon Catgirl", is a master of their fighting style who has sworn to spread their area of influence.

Followers & Equipment:

Actions:

1&2. The Demon Catgirl uses her speed and agility to her advantage to rush and dispatch the overseer of the mine.

3. Take the spoils back to the hideout and train in agility.

Rolled 6, 90, 8 = 104 (3d100)

>>48006

Clan Name: Kabu Clan

Leader: Rubin III

Color: Green Jacket

Strength: 5

Agiity:7

Wits:7

Mysticism: 5

Tenacity: 4

Territory & Holdings:

Province Name Bingo 20

Bingo (20) [Gambler's Den] - Every turn you may roll an extra d100. On a 1-50 you lose 1 koku, on a 51+ you gain 1 koku. You may add bonuses to this extra roll. This province also earns 1 extra koku during Harvest.

Koku: 5

Clan Trait:

[Trait] [Fate of Mankind]

> Your clever tricks can overcome obstacles in ingenious ways. You may swap Agility and Wits rolls at will.

Followers & Equipment:

"The clan of master thieves. A true thief is never caught. He goes where he wants and takes what he wants. He always has something up his sleeve." These were the words of the first generation leader and now it passes on to Rubin the IIIrd. It is a clan of tricksters, actors, and gambling masters. If the leader is ever caught he has always found a way to escape punishment. Somehow his favorite horse Otsuka is always hidden nearby ready to speed them both away.

The List: 0 Sucker. (Your next Failure result is lessened by one step)

(Wits+ progress: 1 / 2)

(Conquer Aki progress: 1 / 2)

(Mission Progress: 1 / 3)

1 Conquer Aki 1/2. This time the treasure we seek is the faith in their hearts, and the koku in their pockets. "DONATIONS TO THE TEMPLE! YUKI-ONNA PLOTTING TO TAKE YOUR HUSBANDS AND YOUR CHILDREN! GIVE TO THE TEMPLE BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!"

2/3 Mission Progress: 1/3 Well it would be difficult, but if they have a front as a legitimate business then they have to atleast keep up appearances if some poor blind man says he came to see his son. And of course the only way a blind man can tell if it really is his son is to hear their voice, get up close and feel their face. Even then they couldn't blame him too much if none of them turned out to be his son.