Arc 3, Prologue, L5R

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Arc 3- 1118, Winter

Allies now by writ

Brought to court of chitin masks

Do they bleed the same?

Many letters were sent between the group over the back half of Autumn. Each clan was eager to meet & assess the new allies their samurai had been bound to, especially given the creation of a new Imperial Office. In time, it was decided the group would all attend the Winter Court held in Shiro Kaiu.

 

Though not known for the beauty of their accommodations, the Crab are always practical: a winter spent here will certainly entail some form of work, but is likely to be reimbursed with useful material gifts. Certainly not a place to expect relaxation, but perhaps an industrious samurai can secure a visit to the famous Kaui’s Forge.

 

The councils to be held here are no less important than those in the rest of the Empire. As honored guests for the season, each of the attending samurai will have their voices heard & respected throughout the debates. After all, the strength of the Crab is what keeps the rest of the lands unsullied; if the defenders in the South fall, all other Clans will follow soon thereafter.

 

It is a safe bet that each noble present will have their own agendas- as do our own rising samurai. This court may not seem as lethal as their most recent misadventure…but even amongst the stalwart Crab, danger can wear many faces.

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