Despair and Wisdom: Imperial March

"Well, I am certainly grateful that the shireikan's superior tactics have preserved the main strength of the Sixth Kaisha," Nobu said with a small smile, tilting his head slightly towards each of the ladies in turn. "Do you think the three of you will remain at the Wall for awhile?" the big Crane in...

"I had hoped to disarm him, or otherwise have a more elegant solution," Nobu admitted. "But unfortunately, such was not possible." The big Crane looked a bit downcast at that. "But how did the Sixth's new commander fare during battle, if one may ask?" he inquired, trying to change to a more positive...

"Ladies," he said, bowing his head in acknowledgement to each of them in turn as he soaked in the hot water. "Thank you for the kind words. I am very glad to see you all have survived the battle as well. There was some hard fighting, and I ... I had some concerns. It is fortunate that our courage an...

The big Crane waddled into the baths proper, carrying a fluffy white towel.

"Please excuse me," Nobu said, bowing to the assembled flowers, before dropping the towel and stepping into the bath. Aware of his size, he was careful to slip into the water without creating a big splash.

Nobu thanked the soldier and headed towards the bath area. The onsen was much more utilitarian than the elaborate bath houses the Crane had gotten used to while on palace duty, being geared towards the soldiers of the garrison rather than perfumed courtiers - but it would serve. Disrobing in the was...

Nobu is asking around the Sixth Kaisha to find out if Otomo Hana survived the battle.

He had checked with the scribes, but their tally of the dead was still incomplete. And so he found his way to the barracks where the Sixth Kaisha was quartered, to see if his friend had survived. "Excuse me," he said to one of the soldiers in the common room. "Would you know where Otomo Hana-sama mi...

"I can't give you orders, Daidoji-san, but if you'd be so kind as to use that fancy naginata to free this thing's head... please." "A good thought, Utaku-sama; but it seems Hida-san has taken care of this for us," Nobu said, with a tilt of his head towards the victorious Crab. "Well fought, everyon...

After the battle, the big Daidoji joined the Crab laborers in the thankless task of carrying the fallen to the pyres. It was backbreaking, dirty work, but Nobu carried it out without complaint. The fallen soldiers deserved better than to be left on the battlefield to rot. — 8LA Carry the dead to the...

In the fourth, the PC may assist the Crab with the most necessary but least pleasant of the duties: bearing the dead to the pyres. Roll Labor, any approach, TN 2

Would Large Stature be of any help with this task?

Nobu grunted at the impact of the enemy’s blade, but his armor and his rolls of fat absorbed the brunt of the damage. The Iron Crane channeled his pain and fury into a fierce battle cry as he raised his grandfather’s naginata high, then delivered a powerful cut with deadly accuracy. — Nobu received ...

After his headlong charge into the enemy ranks, Daidoji Nobu found himself in sight of the enemy command post. The big Crane breathed hard with the exertion; his armor bore many nicks and dings from the battle. Glancing around, he saw several other comrades nearby. Nobu nodded to his friends, then r...

After hewing the goblin champion in half, Daidoji Nobu snarled in rage and shook his blooded naginata. There was a momentary opening as the other goblins quailed before the big Daidoji’s wrath. “Follow me!” he roared to the legion, and rushed forward into the gap, heedless of his safety. The other l...

The goblin's attacks were bruisingly hard, but the big Crane roared and turned his pain into strength, delivering another powerful swing at the goblin with the sacred naginata. - 8EM Round 2, strike goblin with sacred naginata Water/Martial Arts (Melee) TN2 with Bishamon’s Blessing | TN: 2 | Success...

Nobu rushed towards the goblin. Raising his grandfather's naginata high, he delivered a powerful blow to the goblin. - 8EM Initiative for goblin challenge Water/Tactics TN1 | TN: 1 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 1 https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FFG/L5R/ring/exp0opp0str0suc1-60.png https://s...

(GM Note: Also if you need a goblin to personally fight, let me know. Last week before new job is supposed to start). A goblin warrior had managed to scale the wall and leap onto the rampart. With a roar, Daidoji Nobu charged to meet the attacker, naginata in hand. - Challenge Staredown: Nobu will ...

In the first, the PC will work to prevent the enemy force from taking the Legion’s fortified position, interfering with an incoming attack that, if left unchecked, will inflict 5 Attrition on the Legion (with all outside factors already included). The player will roll a TN 2 Tactics check; success ...

After the Kuni interrogation and subsequent briefing, Daidoji Nobu found his way to his assigned quarters. His rank had earned him the right to a small, private cubicle, and the big Crane stowed his gear there, neatly against one wall. Nobu then ventured into the communal area to meet the other sold...

Upon arriving, Daidoji Nobu submitted placidly to the tests of jade and crystal without any ill effect, then was sent to an interrogation cell where an elderly, beak-nosed Kuni inquisitor questioned him sharply. Most of these questions were deceptively simple, but a few were sharply worded indeed. “...

This Event consists of three parts, which must be attempted in order; each PC may make a TOTAL number of rolls in the Event equal to their Focus + 1. Any part of the Event not attempted is considered to be failed, with the listed consequences. Get Settled After being briefed, there is some small ti...