The Way of Honor, a Legend of the Five Rings campaign

Game Master EltonJ

Kuni Witch Hunters don't get spells.

Kuni Shugenja get spells and have the Gaze Into Shadows Technique.

They are two different schools.

Ah, he's right.

Should I build a Shugenja instead, then?

Should I build a Shugenja instead, then?

You can. But I'd rather you play the character that you want to play.

I won't submit a character I don't want to play.

Heritage Die 1 1d10 ⇒ 5 Illustrious Past: Roll on Table 2
Heritage Die 2 1d10 ⇒ 3 Your ancestor was one of the Elemental Masters and your line is still granted respect for this today. You gain 1.0 Glory and 1.0 Status.

Dude. I'm not going to wait to post this result!

Heritage Die 1 1d10 Illustrious Past: Roll on Table 2

Heritage Die 2 1d10 Your ancestor was one of the Elemental Masters and your line is still granted respect for this today. You gain 1.0 Glory and 1.0 Status.

Dude. I'm not going to wait to post this result!

Looks awesome!

Okay, looking into the Topaz Championship a bit more, from what I can find online, it looks like the adventure assumes that your PCs are minors who become adults after the adventure. Most gempukku ceremonies happen around 14, but only when the child's sensei thinks they're ready, so it can be earlier or later.

Kiyoko's original background had her as an 18-year-old who was already two years into a musha shugyo, which would have worked with using the name Tamaki Kiyoko instead, because one is not supposed to reveal one's clan affiliation during a musha shugyo. However, I don't think that works if the initial adventure assumes all of the PCs are just on the cusp of adulthood.

So I reworked Kiyoko's background a bit and lowered her age to 16.

(Also, the price of an L5R 4e core rulebook on Amazon or Alibris is well north of $100, so I'll wait to buy that until I see if I'm actually playing. xD)

I don't think I want to use a Heritage, but if I do, here's my rolls.

1d10 ⇒ 5
1d10 ⇒ 10

"0 Your ancestor saved an Asahina Fetish Master from a serious social mishap. In thanks she gave your family a fetish (chosen by the GM) which has since been passed down to you."

Though for some reason, the Lasthaiku site's Crane table lists results for "7-0, 8-9, 0." I can't figure out if that's a typo or if rolling a 0 is that good that you get more than one entry.

Samurai that are applying so far:
* Kakita Kiyoko -- Crane Bushi, Kiyoko
* Hida Tetsumaru -- Crab Bushi, Muzouka
* Asako Tomo -- Phoenix Shugenja, Malinor
* Matsu Niko -- Lion Bushi, Insnare
* Bayushi Yoshi -- Scorpion Bushi, KingHotTrash
* Kuni Megumi -- Kuni Witchhunter, Daniel Stewart

"0 Your ancestor saved an Asahina Fetish Master from a serious social mishap. In thanks she gave your family a fetish (chosen by the GM) which has since been passed down to you."

Though for some reason, the Lasthaiku site's Crane table lists results for "7-0, 8-9, 0." I can't figure out if that's a typo or if rolling a 0 is that good that you get more than one entry.

Would a war fan be appropriate?

Kakita Kiyoko wrote:

"0 Your ancestor saved an Asahina Fetish Master from a serious social mishap. In thanks she gave your family a fetish (chosen by the GM) which has since been passed down to you."

Though for some reason, the Lasthaiku site's Crane table lists results for "7-0, 8-9, 0." I can't figure out if that's a typo or if rolling a 0 is that good that you get more than one entry.

Would a war fan be appropriate?

It would work. What would it do?

EltonJ wrote:

Kakita Kiyoko wrote:

"0 Your ancestor saved an Asahina Fetish Master from a serious social mishap. In thanks she gave your family a fetish (chosen by the GM) which has since been passed down to you."

Though for some reason, the Lasthaiku site's Crane table lists results for "7-0, 8-9, 0." I can't figure out if that's a typo or if rolling a 0 is that good that you get more than one entry.

Would a war fan be appropriate?

It would work. What would it do?

Give you a free raise of 1k0 on a strike against an enemy.

Only when using the war fan, or with any weapon?

Only when using the war fan, or with any weapon?

Only when using the war fan.

Almost finished. Primarily background and description left.

I'm having him be haunted by his Elemental Master ancestor, with the spark of displeasure laid by having the "wrong" Affinity. Also taking Elemental Imbalance with the Elemental Master's element as a further disruption for daring not to follow the One True Path.

Trying to remember if I can buy-off disadvantages in 4th or not. If I can, then I will need to in order to take Tensai, since the Elemental Imbalance requires not having a deficiency and Tensai gives deficiencies around.

In any case, my alarm goes off in 7 hours. Time to knock off for the night so I can go back to work in the morning.

Neat, can't wait to see it.

Had a FtF game of 5e D&D tonight. Got home, did the write-up, decided to modify the disadvantages a little because I like the story aspect (and mechanics) better. I present the Ishiiken

Isawa Asao

2 Air
Reflexes
Awareness
2 Earth
Stamina
3 Willpower
2 Fire
Agility
3 Intelligence
3 Water
Strength
Perception
3 Void

4.5 Honor
2.0 Glory
2.0 Status
0.0 Taint
128 Insight (Rank 1)

Alright, any more want to create a character?

I was just looking at Asako Tomo, seeing what the competition looks like.

You can not cast Void spells/prayers without purchasing the Ishiken-Do advantage. The ability to interact with The Void with anything approaching that kind of control is a big step past being able to communicate with the kami. The ability is rare amongst the Phoenix, and effectively unheard of outside the clan.

I wasn't looking to rule-monger Tomo, I just wanted to look him over. That was hard to ignore, though.

The Fire/Water dichotomy between the two is actually kinda funny. I almost wish I had looked your character over first so that I could consciously AVOID the mirror we've built. Oh, well.

And if you take Ishiken-Do, the Shiba is a better fit to join you than the Isawa. As the Shiba rank, some of their abilities meld with Void spells BEAUTIFULLY.

I just realized my mistake and corrected it. I do not have much experience with a Shugenja so I missed that I needed that Advantage until I saw you had it and looked to see what it did.. But I have it now.

We did build close mirrors of each other just angling to opposing ends of the rings.

Adding Elemental Blessing: Fire reduced the cost of raising your Agility by 1, so you still have another XP to spend, if I counted correctly.

I am currently resisting the urge to look at the other builds, now . . ..

Yeah, I bought Sage and was supposed to add something else. Thanks for the info.

Alright, shall I pick who gets to play?

Sounds good.

Please.

Samurai that are applying so far:
* Kakita Kiyoko -- Crane Bushi, Kiyoko
* Hida Tetsumaru -- Crab Bushi, Muzouka
* Asako Tomo -- Phoenix Shugenja, Malinor
* Matsu Niko -- Lion Bushi, Insnare
* Bayushi Yoshi -- Scorpion Bushi, KingHotTrash
* Kuni Megumi -- Kuni Witchhunter, Daniel Stewart
* Isawa Asao -- Pheonix Shugenja, Hustonj

The ones playing the game include:
* Kakita Kiyoko
* Hida Tetsumaru
* Matsu Niko
* Bayushi Yoshi
* Isawa Asao

Please introduce yourself in the Discussion Board.

Have fun everyone!! Maybe next time :-)

Have a fun game.

Hello, I'm starting up recruitment for two more players. If you want to play Rokugan again, this is your big chance. My group lost two Samurai and now only two Samurai are playing. You can be a Bushi or a Shugenja. We are playing L5R 4th edition.

The Way of the Clan books may come in handy.

I'm interested! I'm new to the forums but I'm familiar with L5R in theory though I haven't played it yet.

Oh it’s been a long time since I’ve looked through that book, do you have a deadline for applications? I’d like to review some materials first.

I am interested in joining up. I was just looking over my bookshelf and saw my old clan books this morning. Are you looking for any clan in particular?

Well, the players are two -- a lion clan Samurai and a crab clan Samurai. They are set to become emerald magistrates after the Topaz Championship.

Deadline is in two weeks.

Would a Monkey clan character work or is it too early in the timeline? Would an Imperial character, specifically a Seppun, work?

Would a Monkey clan character work or is it too early in the timeline? Would an Imperial character, specifically a Seppun, work?

We are playing pre-scorpion clan coup. But an Imperial character might work.

Okay, I've worked up the mechanics for a Crab Clan Shugenja, Kuni family. I'm working on the background next, but here's the crunchy parts below, please let me know how it looks!

He looks awesome!

Thanks I’ve got rp ideas for him, and i think i know how he’ll play, I’m just working up the backstory. I’m reading Way of the Crab after finding a battered copy in my gaming boxes.

I have decided to go with Dragon clan. Here is

So how is recruitment for this one going?

Slow. I'm expecting one other to put in a character, though. Hopefully he'll see that I'm recruiting for this game again.

Are you still only looking for two or would you take three?

I can take three.

Awesome!

Well, you could always send him a PM. Whoever you are waiting on...

Alright Malinor, you can join the game. :)

Alright, we lost two players, so recruitment is now open! I'd like to find two more regular posters to this game. The group is headed to Phoenix lands, so it's a great time to come in with a Shugenja.

The group has a lion and a dragon bushi. You will need L5R 4th edition to join the game with. All you need is the core rules, of course. :) The game is taking place pre-Scorpion Clan Coup.

running for two players is fun, but there are other good character concepts to come up with. :)

Anyone interested?

Bump. I'm still interested in at least one new Samurai.

I'll admit, I've always had a passing interest in L5R. 4E you say? That looks to be about the most expensive edition to try and wrangle.

I believe I may have purchased a copy of the 4E core rules years ago, and I'll see if I can find it. Otherwise, I'll be honest and say the mere condition of needing to own the core book for 4E which ranges from $175 used on Amazon & eBay to $379 new is definitely going to be out of reach of the casual PbPer. Even the DriveThrurpg pdf is pricey at $34.99 which is actually more expensive than the pdf for the current 5th edition!

Honestly, knowing these are going prices, if I do find my 4E core, I just may sell it!

Hi,

you can get all of the information online for free without pirating stuff.

5rings4e

This is what I use.