The Jade Regent (Inactive)

Game Master Vuvu

It really doesn't matter...

Sorry, I like to write detailed backstories (>_>)*

But there's a set year for each AP Shiori. RoTRL was 4707 aka 2007. What year did Jade Regent come out? 2011, so it should be 4711 then. I guess I just answered my own question. That makes Ameiko 22.

I believe you are correct on the official year. Of course the GM is welcome to change the year if they so please.

JieJie huh...that is a little more difficult to make a nickname for Ameiko with.

It's ok I just hadn't had time to look it up so just went with a year.

I just mean that there is nothing in the ap that is year specific, I think obly wrath of the righteous is year dependent

You can shorten it to Jie. Chinese people always give each other cute nicknames though.

Updated crunch to add a campaign trait. Given her backstory of amnesia, the only one that seemed appropriate is "Caravan Guard".

You can shorten it to Jie. Chinese people always give each other cute nicknames though.

Right, but Ame-Jie just doesn't sound right, or maybe it does, but Ame-Ne sounded better, maybe just because I'm more familiar with Japanese, it might also be coupled with the fact that Ameiko's name is James Jacobs' attempt at crafting a Japanese name.

A-mei-ko would probably be three characters in Chinese (and they would be romanized differently), a sibling might call her Ko-ko or Mei-mei, but mei mei means little sister (mei can also mean beautiful with a different tone, among other meanings), so that's out. There are a limited number of phonemes in Chinese, and the pronunciation determines which character the sound corresponds to. But some pronunciations might have multiple characters so they sometimes have to ask "Wait, which mei?" in the middle of their conversation if it's not clear from the context. Chinese is pretty hard to understand at first coming from an English perspective.

A-mei-ko would probably be three characters in Chinese (and they would be romanized differently)

I don't think her name would need to be transliterated into characters since it is obviously supposed to be like Japanese. Just pick some characters that mean something cool that have a reading at least reasonably close to Ameiko and make a nickname based on that.

Then again I find it odd that she does not speak Minkan even though her name is obviously supposed to represent that language. Speaking Tian makes sense because it is probably the court language and even if the Kaijitus are not noble they might want to imitate the elites, but not speaking Minkan is kind of weird.

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ok I think there are enough submissions for me to start seriously making decisions. I will set the submission cut off at 48 hours from now

DM Jelani wrote:

I'm going to start working on my backstory now, but I'm wondering, what year does Jade Regent start in? AR 47??

Sister Ameiko was born in 4689 and MiniGM decided she's 25 now so that is 4714.

As an aside, those of you who know chinese, how would a younger sister refer to he older sister in chinese? I know it's Nechan in Japanese, and I believe Luna in Korean but I am unsure of Chinese.

In terms of Respect then it'll be 'Da Jie'. (Big Sister).

DM Jelani wrote:

A-mei-ko would probably be three characters in Chinese (and they would be romanized differently)

I don't think her name would need to be transliterated into characters since it is obviously supposed to be like Japanese. Just pick some characters that mean something cool that have a reading at least reasonably close to Ameiko and make a nickname based on that.

Then again I find it odd that she does not speak Minkan even though her name is obviously supposed to represent that language. Speaking Tian makes sense because it is probably the court language and even if the Kaijitus are not noble they might want to imitate the elites, but not speaking Minkan is kind of weird.

Minkan wasn't defined as a language of its own at the time that Ameiko was first statted out. I imagine an updated stat block would list both languages for her.

ok I'm sold she speaks both

go ahead and roll a d2 a one means you speak tien and a 2 means minkan

ok I'm sold she speaks both

go ahead and roll a d2 a one means you speak tien and a 2 means minkan

Well, I don't care which I got, but I spent a language to get the other.

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ok I think there are enough submissions for me to start seriously making decisions. I will set the submission cut off at 48 hours from now

Thanks for the update MiniGM.

Best of luck to everyone, fingers crossed!

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Hello Western Hemisphere :)

Good morning from down under! =)

As for what language she would know, I think Tien with some key words of Minkaian should be sufficient. Tien would match the family well, but also give them enough 'room' to hide. Barring that
Language: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Ameiko:
Shiori Kaijitsu - Master Spy 1
Darinius - Dragon Disciple 1
Gorou Kaijitsu - Student of War 1
Allysen - Barbarian 1
Shirota Wakahisa - Ranger 1

Koya:
Gilford Dao - Rogue 1
Thribden Malkut Diniya - Cleric 1

Shalelu:
Asako Hamada - Magus 1
Exiel - Paladin 1
Irnk, Prodigal of Old Deadeye - Paladin 1
Kazumi Yamada - Bard 1

Sandru:
Trip Tumblefoot - Pathfinder Chronicler 1
Sarannae Dawnborn - Eldritch Knight 1

Unknown (Cannot find a campaign trait on write up):
Vera Fireshot - Gunslinger 1

Shiori: The 'ko' phonetic does not really appear in the Chinese language. The 'gou' phonetic comes close, but doesn't quite roll off the tongue easily. You may find that "Meiko-jie" would sound better, with the emphasis on 'Mei' and 'Jie'.

Lastly, however, note that in Chinese families, it is actually seen as a mark of disrespect for a younger sibling to address an elder sibling by name. Instead, Ameiko would either be called "Jie" ('sis'), or 'Da Jie' ('big sis') if she is the eldest sister (if second/third eldest, she would be called 'Er Jie' or 'San Jie' ('second sis' and 'third sis' respectively). Conversely, attaching "Jie" or "Ge" at the back of the name of a non-relative's name would show that you regard that person as an elder sister/brother.

For present purposes, calling Ameiko 'Da Jie' or just 'Jie' would probably be most appropriate for Shiori (notwithstanding that they both have names that sound Japanese rather than Chinese).

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good morning from Australia. A somewhat cloudy 7.09 in the morning, temperature 26°C.

The -ko is probably intended to be 子 since that is the -ko at the end of female names in Japanese.

I think that Shiori should just go with whatever the Japanese nickname would be since now all the Kaijitus will be able to speak Minkan (and presumably do at home). Although using a Chinese term could open up some interesting things to play with about cultural assimilation in Tian Xia.

Lastly, however, note that in Chinese families, it is actually seen as a mark of disrespect for a younger sibling to address an elder sibling by name. Instead, Ameiko would either be called "Jie" ('sis'), or 'Da Jie' ('big sis') if she is the eldest sister (if second/third eldest, she would be called 'Er Jie' or 'San Jie' ('second sis' and 'third sis' respectively). Conversely, attaching "Jie" or "Ge" at the back of the name of a non-relative's name would show that you regard that person as an elder sister/brother.

I don't imagine Ameiko worries much about formalities, she seems to be rather laid back, however I could see NPCs later on not being comfortable with Shiori calling Ameiko by her name, of course I've only played to the first encounter for this so I don't really know how they would react.

Knowing a bit about Japanese names, I know that ko in one's name tends to mean child, thus this is the part that I feel inclined to omit, because Shiori is less inclined to view her older sister as a child. With them both being Japanese names, I may just go with Amei-Ne , especially now that the GM has said that Ameiko will know Minkan. Or perhaps she can call her Amei-Ne in private and Da Jie or Jie Jie in public.

How about Jie-Ne? Combine the two and have a unique nickname? One of my cousins is married to a lady from Japan and their daughter calls my other cousin, his brother, 'Pa-Nii" or 'Papa Brother'. It's real cute.

Also, Amei-ne is really cute.

Hello Eastern Hemisphere Take 2

A Good morning from where I am before heading out for work.

Dotting with Orochi, a Nagaji Master of Storms that combines different aspects of the Yamato-no-Orochi myth. I'm very interested in Japanese Mythology and would like to have a shot at this.

Inspiration for Orochi's Personality: http://www.kabalarians.com/Male/Nagaji.htm

Pathfinder society number# 41865.

Chose my campaign trait, student survivalist. I was trained by and worked with Shalelu after she rescued me from a gaoblin attack that destroyed the caravan I was with. Never understood why, by Vera is grateful to Shalelu, and works well with her. Also Vera really hates goblins.

Chose my campaign trait, student survivalist. I was trained by and worked with Shalelu after she rescued me from a gaoblin attack that destroyed the caravan I was with. Never understood why, by Vera is grateful to Shalelu, and works well with her. Also Vera really hates goblins.

oh my poor spelling. I hate typing in a hurry. Lol

hey folks get all your info updated as you would like and just make another post either as the alias or with a link to it, often players change their mind about playing and I don't want to pick a player that has already vanished. it doesn't need to be fancy

Thanks all

I hope we will have fun

Shirota is ready for an adventure!

It would be proper form to say so if you drop your application. But yes, not everyone does it. Rushing to get Orochi completed, he will be done in a few hours.

If you have the foster child trait I will mention you in my backstory, unless you object.

Still here for sure, may make a few more fluff edits, but mechanically I doubt anything will change. Any fluff edits would be purely to add more, not take anything away.

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Good morning. Will be finishing up Gorou shortly, he's got his personality down, and physical description. I have his backstory outlined, and am working on a drawing of him as well.

Exiel puts a right closed fist against an open left palm and bows slightly.

"Exiel stands ready."

Darinius just has to shop for the rest of his starting equipment but all the important bits are there.

There's a nonchalant toss of the hair from the red-head propping up the bar followed by a warm smile :)

Already tough

Already a few that I am sure I want I might take 5 against my better judgement...

Which ones are you sure about ? ;)

By the way, the reason I took 9 Int, is that Nagaji aren't so keen on book learning. Not when you get past the basics, at least.

Now, now, he can't tell us that. It'd ruin the image of the impartial GM. ;)

Still in, just quiet since no one's started any impromptu role-playing.

Still interested.

Most definitely still interested.

Still in, just quiet since no one's started any impromptu role-playing.

Sigh...

Orochi walks into the Rusty Dragon. Even though he was raised in this human community, he still feels ill at ease sometimes. Seating himself at the bar, he orders a stiff drink to calm his nerves.

He glances over to the red-haired woman who is already seated. "Hello. Would you maybe know the lastest gossip ? How is this town doing ?"

"The town is doing just fine." Shiori speaks out of turn as she brings the nagaji his drink. "Anyone who says anything to the contrary will say no such thing in earshot of Amei-ne." She pulls up a chair at an empty table and sits flips it around, sitting in it backwards and glaring at Sandru as the Varisian man sits in his normal spot, and if glares were daggers, the man would be riddled in wounds now. "Hey Sandru, just cuz Amei-ne is your friend doesn't mean you can drink us out of house and home, make pay your tab!" The girl speaks with a half smile as she lets out a short sigh.

哎 美 口 sounds like Ameiko. But it's really stupid sounding in Chinese.

Gorou's background is done. Working on finishing the drawing now. Then come the final edits.

Once everything's done I'll repost with his alias for ease of access.

Wasn't complaining, just saying why I've been quiet. But if you insist...

Allysen turns to the strange man, her lips pursed as in thought.

"Lessee, there's a rumor that Vin's youngest is sleeping with four different men. There's another that says it's five and the mayor. A chest full of gold is hidden in the last cell on the right in the garrison. The dragon on top of the Rusty Dragon's a gargoyle. The glassworks is a front for demon worship, and your's truly is having an affair with our good sheriff." She flashes her neighbor a smile. "I think that's all of this weeks rumors and gossip. I can only say that last bit is absolutely false. Kaye would skin me alive if she thought I was using my charms on Belor."

Her mug tips towards Shiori before coming up to her lips.

"Pintsize over there is right about the town," she says around the mug. She swallows a few mouthfuls of the mead in it before bringing it back down, "Town's been doing fine. The goblins have been quiet and even the Feedbag's less rowdy than usual. So what about you friend? Things going well with yourself?"

Darinius jerks his book towards himself in irritation as Shiori grabs the chair across from him and removes it from the table. When he raises his eyes to see who it is he waves his empty cup in her general direction by way of asking for a refill.

"I'm on break." Shiori scoffs at the man rudely, as she leans inward. "What are you reading there?" She adds leaning inward and trying to grab at his book. "Doesn't look very interesting."

She then looks over at Allysen, "A gargoyle you say, well, those are some odd rumors, someone must have nothing better to do with their time then spread pointless unbelievable rumors, though I would be inclined to believe that last one."

As Shiori reaches for the book, he allows her to grab it and see that it is a notebook filled with cribbed notes, badly executed drawings of dragons and mangled attempts to write something in Tian.

"Well when your break is over I would like another of whatever I was just drinking." He says with an apologetic smile.