Monday, March 28, 2011
Goodbye for now...
So, after only a few short months, Cast Dice is going to be shutting down in its current format. I'm getting involved in a new, collaborative blog project what will cover all things gaming. I'll post more information when it becomes available.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Let me tell you about my character(s): L5R edition
I return again after too long a hiatus. I've come to realize that weekly or bi-weekly updating is probably not the best option for me. I go through periods of intense creativity where I want to write, and then I direct my creative efforts elsewhere.
Before our main topic, a quick painting update: all the Wolf Guard (terminators and power armour) are finished along with the Grey Hunters. My terminator Wolf Lord is nearing completion along with my newly wolfified Vindicator and another Rhino. I'll definitely have the Vindicator and Wolf Lord done in the next week as I prepare for a fast approaching tournament. I plan to post a painting report and a tournament summery toward the end of the month.
Anyway, on to the main topic! A while back, I gave a review and overview of The Legend of the Five Rings Role Playing Game. My campaign at the time pettered out due to a number of player drop-outs but this week, the world of Rokugan has made a triumphant return. To begin the campaign, I intend to give a sense of closure to the unfinished tale in the earlier game. Exactly how... I can't say as I don't want my players getting too much of a preview. I'll talk more about the story in a future post; for now, I want to introduce the PCs.
Doji Hitomi is a young but promising Crane Clan courtier. She fits her clan very well and is viewed as a rising star in the court at Kyuden Doji. She is ambitious and values the tenets of honor and courtesy. She is leaving the comforts of the courts for the first time which gives her a much need break from emotional difficulties.
Isawa Hitori is a gifted Shugenja of the Phoenix Clan . He is tied to a bitter marriage and he travels the Empire to avoid is troubles at home. He is less of a pacifist than most in his clan and the Kami of Fire come easily to his call. He seems to be seeking something in his travels though he could not say what it is. He values honesty above all other virtues.
Kitsuki Mikage is an experienced investigator and representative of the Dragon Clan. He is skilled in a wide range of topics from astrology and bonsai to kenjutsu and shogi. He is yet unmarried though he speaks quite highly of his family, at great length if one is not careful. He has been unable to find inner peace for some time and seeks out wine and women to replace it.
Togashi Yamada is a tattooed monk of the Dragon Clan. He has a way with words; one that most would describe as off-putting at best. He began following Mikage without a word and responds only with riddles when asked for his reasons.
Tsuruchi Juri is a brash archer of the Mantis Clan fresh from his Gempuku. His is a skilled hunter and the Air Kami guild his bow.
The characters have been pulled together by Omen, the enigmatic Oracle of Jade. The Oracle bid them to travel to the contested Yasuki provinces. He gave the two pieces of advice: "Let Bushido be your guide," and "The will of the Heavens will be made clear."
Before our main topic, a quick painting update: all the Wolf Guard (terminators and power armour) are finished along with the Grey Hunters. My terminator Wolf Lord is nearing completion along with my newly wolfified Vindicator and another Rhino. I'll definitely have the Vindicator and Wolf Lord done in the next week as I prepare for a fast approaching tournament. I plan to post a painting report and a tournament summery toward the end of the month.
Anyway, on to the main topic! A while back, I gave a review and overview of The Legend of the Five Rings Role Playing Game. My campaign at the time pettered out due to a number of player drop-outs but this week, the world of Rokugan has made a triumphant return. To begin the campaign, I intend to give a sense of closure to the unfinished tale in the earlier game. Exactly how... I can't say as I don't want my players getting too much of a preview. I'll talk more about the story in a future post; for now, I want to introduce the PCs.
Doji Hitomi is a young but promising Crane Clan courtier. She fits her clan very well and is viewed as a rising star in the court at Kyuden Doji. She is ambitious and values the tenets of honor and courtesy. She is leaving the comforts of the courts for the first time which gives her a much need break from emotional difficulties.
Isawa Hitori is a gifted Shugenja of the Phoenix Clan . He is tied to a bitter marriage and he travels the Empire to avoid is troubles at home. He is less of a pacifist than most in his clan and the Kami of Fire come easily to his call. He seems to be seeking something in his travels though he could not say what it is. He values honesty above all other virtues.
Kitsuki Mikage is an experienced investigator and representative of the Dragon Clan. He is skilled in a wide range of topics from astrology and bonsai to kenjutsu and shogi. He is yet unmarried though he speaks quite highly of his family, at great length if one is not careful. He has been unable to find inner peace for some time and seeks out wine and women to replace it.
Togashi Yamada is a tattooed monk of the Dragon Clan. He has a way with words; one that most would describe as off-putting at best. He began following Mikage without a word and responds only with riddles when asked for his reasons.
Tsuruchi Juri is a brash archer of the Mantis Clan fresh from his Gempuku. His is a skilled hunter and the Air Kami guild his bow.
The characters have been pulled together by Omen, the enigmatic Oracle of Jade. The Oracle bid them to travel to the contested Yasuki provinces. He gave the two pieces of advice: "Let Bushido be your guide," and "The will of the Heavens will be made clear."
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