Despair and Wisdom: Imperial March

Edogawa was surprised to receive a letter, until he saw the contents. There was no greeting. Nor was there a chop. There wasn't a traditional message at all. All the letter contained were shogi moves, one side then the other. It was a full game. It was the game they had played at Kyuden Tombo the la...

Beware the DREADED FORM QUESTIONS! 1. Biggest curveball Edogawa threw you? 2. Biggest curveball the game threw you? 3. Biggest Missed Opportunity? 1: I'm still not quite in his headspace. That happens with characters sometimes, but this is his second game. I felt a bit more comfortable, but I haven...

Edogawa joined those removing heads and collecting daisho. It was grossly work, but he understood the necessity. - - - Special Bonus Ending Stage!, Option 3, Martial Arts (Melee, Water), Seize the Moment | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 0 Success: 1 point gained Opportunities: Spot an...

Thanks for joining us! Planning on bringing Edogawa back? If not, what do you see him doing next? More than likely, I'll reprise Edogawa., given the opportunity. He's still seeking a magistrate appointment, so that's his focus going forward. What did you like most about the game narratively? What d...

I'm still figuring things out, but I had fun.

Edogawa watched the others engage the imposing creature. Their assault was brutal, but the Dragon did not doubt that the enemy would retaliate. The continuing battle around them had left clouds of fine dust drifting and swirling around them. It would be easy to lose sight of the commander if they mo...

I'll be trying Slippery Maneuvers to boost our TNs. Activation: As a Movement and Support action, you may make a TN 2 Command (Water) check targeting any number of friendly characters in the scene (or your cohort during a mass battle). This technique can only be used during a skirmish or mass battle...

The Kitsuki was feeling the stress of the conflict, but he was determined to help however he could. Sword in hand he approached what appeared to be the final battle. - - - Stage 4: Kill the Commander, Fitness (Water) | TN: 2 | Success: 4 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 1 Not Afflicted Stage 4: Kill the C...

Edogawa had noticed something about the battlefield earlier, a narrow point where the goblins would be unable to assault the defenders easily. He directed those able to assault the enemy and draw them there. Stage 3: Resist the Second Assault, Stage 3: Resist the Second Assault, Slippery Manuevers t...

So, I have the following as an option. Would there be any way to attempt Slippery Maneuvers to help secure an advantageous position in Stage Two? Apologies for the delay in response; had to get back to my books. To answer: for Stage Two, no--but for Stage 3, yes. You'd make the check in lieu of taki...

Would there be any way to attempt Slippery Maneuvers to help secure an advantageous position in Stage Two?

Edogawa pointed out an area that needed reinforcement, as he studied the battlefield as a whole. - - - Battle Event (Beginning EM, continuing until?), Stage 1: Resist the First Assault, Tactics (Water), Seize the Moment | TN: 2 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 2 Opportunity (Water): Spot an i...

"The simplest answer is often the correct one." He smiled, bringing the object in question back to his hand and holding it up. "Honestly, it's just a toy, a bit of wood and string some children play with. You likely won't see any other samurai playing with one. But, this yo-yo is personally signific...

Edogawa was still trying to bond with the Crab by rolling dice. Fortune was with him this time.

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Settling in (day 7 LE), Metagame, Discipline, Games (Water), Playing Fortunes & Winds | TN: 2 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 1

"Oh. No, Otomo-sama. I have no idea." He shook his head. "The ribbons are clearly important to Isawa-san. Considering the number and variety, she has been collecting them for quite some time, suggesting she may have learned the crafting of omamori when she was young. They seem to be a significant pa...

He nodded as well. "I will need to expand my theological studies. This has been quite enlightening."

Edogawa had spent much of his youth being interrogated by his teachers and fellow students. That's a part of how an investigator learns the proper techniques. The Kuni were pretty good. Fortunately, the Kitsuki had nothing to hide. He might be cursed, be the Crab didn't seem overly bothered by someo...

"That is very interesting." He smiled as he let the toy spin in a wide arc before returning it to his hand. "Are they omamori, then?"

"Of course." He smiled. "If we do see any issues, we will do our best to convey the consequences of acting brashly."

"Do they also have something to do with the Asahina?"