A Fearsome Battle (Day 10, Late Afternoon)

Mindshred · **Joined:** Sat Dec 07, 2019 7:24 am **Posts:** 1559

The forces of the Steel Chrysanthemum surge toward the city, intent on conquering it! Screaming samurai and enraged ashigaru assault the city in a furious wave of flesh and steel, testing the mettle of its defenders.

(This is a thread for people who want to fight back against the attackers. No attack rolls necessary, though any character joining this thread suffers 2k2 damage as a result of injuries suffered during the battle.)

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

If there was a battle to defend the city, and able fighters were needed, Touki would be there. And so, when the forces of the Steel Chrysanthemum charged, Touki was there to meet them.

When everyone around is swinging three-foot long razor sharp steel blades, there is some advantage to being one of the few wielding a six-foot long razor sharp steel blade. Touki kept a solid area around himself clear, his strikes simple, yet with unerring precision.

He fought almost silently, his face set, the clash of metal on metal and the tearing of flesh his only addition to the cacophony of battle.

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D10LA, A Fearsome Battle, attackers hurt me: 2d10o10k2 4
1 after soak

Togashi Tsukimi · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:49 am

Tsukimi had joined the frontlines to defend the city. Remember, "Whoever Saves a Life Saves the World", she reminded herself as her sacred blade sang through the air, cutting through the enraged opponents.

She wasn't given quarter in return, but her armor thankfully kept the worst at bay.

It was too chaotic, and too many allied around to utilize the power of the dragon inside her, but the lion that guided her sword-arm snarled ferociously as its image shifted across her skin.

"Akodo-sama," she said almost serenely as she took the side of the familiar Lion to enforce his flank. "We meet again. On the field of battle no less."

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D10 A Fearsome Battle Damage: 2d10o10 12
9 Damage taken after Reduction (still Healthy)

D10 A Fearsome Battle. Touch of the Void Dragon (Fire) and Ride the Water Dragon. For da fluff: 2#5d10o10k3 23 27

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

Togashi Tsukimi wrote:

Tsukimi had joined the frontlines to defend the city. Remember, "Whoever Saves a Life Saves the World", she reminded herself as her sacred blade sang through the air, cutting through the enraged opponents.

She wasn't given quarter in return, but her armor thankfully kept the worst at bay.

It was too chaotic, and too many allied around to utilize the power of the dragon inside her, but the lion that guided her sword-arm snarled ferociously as its image shifted across her skin.

"Akodo-sama," she said almost serenely as she took the side of the familiar Lion to enforce his flank. "We meet again. On the field of battle no less."

A brief lull, a quick glance, and Touki recognized his comrade in battle. Who else did he know who would enter a combat with bare thighs?

"Togashi-sama." He said, his deep voice carrying well even over the din of battle. "You fight as you train, I see." A respectful nod at this. "I had hoped to see it in battle. I am not disappointed."

The enemy was coming. Touki cast Tsukimi another quick glance, his lips pulled back in a feral grin; it was more expression than he ever showed while training. "Shall we stand against them together, side by side?"

Mari · **Joined:** Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:43 am **Posts:** 702

In the midst of the fighting, even the reserves could take damage and harm. Mari winced when an errant arrow slammed into her shoulder hard and another struck her leg. Only the most fortunate of twists avoided the damage being even worse under the circumstances. She winced, focusing and calling on the kiho that she knew, using the presence of her mind to begin the process of knitting wounds while carefully extracting the arrows, ducked behind those present.

She winced, but refused to cry out. Today was not going to be the day that she died.

(PM if you approach.)

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(Damage Taken - Damage Taken - 37
VP to reduce to 27. 27: Hurt (-5)
Repeated Use of Ride the Water Dragon to repair damage while fighting.)

The Shakanar · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:04 am **Posts:** 218

He stood out among those fighting. He knew that. He was reared up to his full height wielding a spear made out of pure jade or a yumi and arrows depending on where he found himself, and he fought in absolute silence. He took a few knicks here and there as he fought on, but it was with a ferocity that those who had served in the naga war would remember coming from his people. He wasn't a great warrior, but he held his own, and drove back the vengeful slaughter spirits with those allied to him

(Damage: 5
Akasha to reduce to zero )

Togashi Tsukimi · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:37 am

"And already you fight more ferociously than in the dojo," Tsukimi remarked, her spirit full of Fire yet tempered by the Water coursing through her. Already some of her scrapes and bruises seemed to be closing, and the bleeding stopped from a cut she had recieved on her bared arm. The power of the Water Dragon was already reinvigorating her body.

"Side-by-side, for Nikesake," she said curtly, yet her voice seemed more energetic and enthusiastic than her usual calmness. Readying her blade against another wave of incoming attackers, she assumed her stance beside the Akodo warrior to close the gap and hold the line, but making sure to give him enough room to move his nodachi.

Daidoji Tetsuko · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:41 am **Posts:** 391

Not far from Touki there was a pale blue figure with a flashing blade taking on a squad of spirits. Her katana expertly deflected their strikes and slowly but surely she whittled their numbers down.

"To your right Akodo-san!" Occasionally she stepped in to prevent an assailant from reaching the Akodo or the Togashi, before returning to her personal battles. "Togashi-san, spearman!" A well-placed blade prevented the strike from landing.

From time to time she gave a "Kiai!" shout as she took down an opponent. In the back of her mind it was somewhat satisfying to encounter so many Lion in the enemy forces. Still, such feelings were buried deep and she defended the Lion on her side of the fight as skillfully as she dispatched the Steel Chrysanthemum's warriors.

You said nothing about joining them in battle my Lord.

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Day 10. LA. Fight montage, damage.: 2d10o10 16

Reduction to 13, Void to 3.

Mirumoto Wasako · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:56 pm **Posts:** 945

A few moments ago, she had sought peace within but now she must deal with the chaos without. This chaos was far uglier than anything she could imagine and easily twice as deadly.

Was it so wise to meditate prior to battle? That was something she asked herself as she felt her muscle begin to feel a bit jittery, she didn't know if that was supposed to be nervousness or that her muscles had atrophied somewhat after her mind had been taken away by a cloud. She had been to a faraway place, even if that was in her thoughts. Now she was standing in the frontlines and a horde of crystalized chaos was charging at them.

How does one prepare for battle? Why couldn't it just happen? Just action and no more time for thoughts! She thought to herself as her heart started to be faster in her chest. It was coming and going to happen soon, although she didn't know if that knowledge brought her any favours. She was anxious and bit her lip as her throat became dry from the anticipation alone.

For better or worse, her wish did eventually come to fruition when a squad of ashigaru came rushing at her with wild abandon. They were in attack formation before but quickly fragmented as they charged toward the enemy, attacking whoever was close by like a predator that was drawn to blood and shedding it. Wasako drew her sword with one hand and held it above her head while holding concentrated focus with the other hand forward. She quickly spun away as a yari came thrusting toward her and narrowly missed her waist. Finding her opportunity, she grabbed onto the spear and swung her sword across the throat of the bearer to send him tumbling down.

"Yaaaaargh!" screamed another ashigaru that charged toward her with yari at hand, caked in the blood of some unfortunate guard she had managed to practically gore from her previous fight.

She quick backpedalled as the spear came right for her and she managed to slap it away before it could connect. The ashigaru staggered back as she found herself stunned by the move but before she could collect herself, Wasako came running back with fluttering sleeves and her sword forward. Her sword found its mark and she drove it right into the ashigaru's chest to dispatch her in quick order.

Wasako pulled her sword back and gave it a sharp flick, going back to her ready stance as she caught her breath. She wasn't feeling nervous anymore and her nerves became firm. It was all distasteful violence but she had to admit it felt...envigorating.

Day 10, Late Afternoon: Damage!: 2d10o10k2 13
Reduction to 9, Void to 0.

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

Togashi Tsukimi wrote:

"And already you fight more ferociously than in the dojo," Tsukimi remarked, her spirit full of Fire yet tempered by the Water coursing through her. Already some of her scrapes and bruises seemed to be closing, and the bleeding stopped from a cut she had recieved on her bared arm. The power of the Water Dragon was already reinvigorating her body.

"Side-by-side, for Nikesake," she said curtly, yet her voice seemed more energetic and enthusiastic than her usual calmness. Readying her blade against another wave of incoming attackers, she assumed her stance beside the Akodo warrior to close the gap and hold the line, but making sure to give him enough room to move his nodachi.

Touki's eyes widened as he saw her body rejuvenate before his eyes, cuts closing, skin knitting. If I healed like that, perhaps I wouldn't cover my thighs either. "Yes." He said. "I... need it here. For Nikesake." He agreed.

Daidoji Tetsuko wrote:

Not far from Touki there was a pale blue figure with a flashing blade taking on a squad of spirits. Her katana expertly deflected their strikes and slowly but surely she whittled their numbers down.

"To your right Akodo-san!" Occasionally she stepped in to prevent an assailant from reaching the Akodo or the Togashi, before returning to her personal battles. "Togashi-san, spearman!" A well-placed blade prevented the strike from landing.

"Thank you, Daidoji-sama." He said. "Your grandfather would be proud." Would that he could say the same for his.

He paused a moment, panting, resting, afforded the opportunity by his two companions. Once he had his second wind, he pushed forward again, giving them the same chance as they needed it.

Togashi Tsukimi · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:33 am

Tsukimi side-stepped the spear thrusted towards her, catching it with her free arm to yank the ashigaru close and then knocking him down with her elbow smashing into his face. It wouldn't kill him, but it would take him out of the fight.

"Thanks for the warning, Daidoji-sama. Glad you could join us," the Togashi chuckled briefly as the odd trio assembled together in defense.

"Together, we cannot fall! Let's clear a path, and I will drive them back with the dragon's fire."

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

Togashi Tsukimi wrote:

"Together, we cannot fall! Let's clear a path, and I will drive them back with the dragon's fire."

Touki shot her a look, his eyes narrowed.

"For anyone else, I wouldn't ask, but..." He grimaced. "Togashi-sama, is that a metaphor?"

He was pretty sure it wasn't.

Daidoji Tetsuko · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:41 am **Posts:** 391

Tetsuko gave a tight grin and nodded to the two of them. "I have heard strange tales of the Dragon monks, but I suppose some could be true." With a calm flick of her blade she took the tops off two spears and then cut into their bearers.

"This way. Then you can show us your fire." The iron dance of the Daidoji left little for the opposition to target.

Togashi Iko · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:00 am **Posts:** 408

From atop the battlements, arrows flew down clearing targets from around the multi clan trio.

Return fire frim the Steel Chrysanthemum's forces left Iko with a small flesh wound to her upper arm, but the damage did not deter her.

D10 EA generic battle damage: 2d10o10 15

Void and reduction to reduce to 2 wounds.

Soshi Tameaki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:36 pm **Posts:** 234

"Go, go!" shouts a voice near the fighting. A horde of non-combatants - mostly children and the elderly - races toward the source, which is revealed to be Soshi Tameaki. The magistrate has taken charge of evacuating several blocks of peasant residences and merchant stores and stands, trying to make sure the way is clear for those more directly involved in the fighting.

An arrow catches him in the left shoulder (10 damage), fired no doubt by one of the Steel Chrysanthemum's thugs who wanted to sow a little chaos by eliminating the magistrate. To his credit, Tameaki hardly seems to notice, continuing to go door-to-door, pulling people out and rushing them toward whatever might pass for safety.

Togashi Myo-en · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:27 am **Posts:** 418

For such a tranquil-seeming person, Myo-en is shockingly brutal in the battlefield melee. She has to be--the only weapon she's skilled with is her own bare hands. But that means she can move as she stands with a very assorted squad of samurai defending their stretch of muddy ditch outside the gates, flowing through the scrum to take down any enemy fighter who manages to slip past the front lines.

Shadows of leaves and green stalks seem to flicker and dance on her rain-slick bare skin as she swats away a glancing blow from a naginata with her open palm and sweeps the wielder's legs out from under... him? No, her. The woman, in Lion colors of an archaic design, snarls inarticulately at Myo-en, reddened eyes rolling furiously, and struggles to get up, but Myo-en's sandaled foot falls like a hammer to crush her throat against the muddy ground. Already, keen dark eyes are seeking the next threat...

D10 LA--generic 2k2 battle damage: 2d10o10 10
Void down to 0.

Kodama · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:17 pm **Posts:** 404

Kodama moves throughout the battle, helping lift arrows up to archers, get water to those who have been fighting for hours or otherwise recover their fighting spirit with a kind word or an inspirational one, depending on the samurai or ashigaru.

Many times those fighting are able to access a deeper reserve than they had. The monk hopes that he's helped more survive the day's battle.

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Takes 14 damage, spends void down to 4.
Lots of activations of "To the Last Breath": Everyone is likely to recover 2 void points as a gift from the motivating monk.

Isawa Inugami · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:31 pm **Posts:** 149

The Shiba trained Isawa guarded those in need. Helping out in the battle with his blade and his heart. The samurai wielded his sword trying his best to keep the enemy at bay. His swings parry some that try to hit those beside him. He gets hit a few time due to his intervention. His earthen body know little pain and his concentration in his training had paid off.

//Day 10 LA Random battle Damage:10 Armor reduction 3, 7 wounds.

Togashi Tsukimi · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:57 pm

"It's no metaphor. Go. Go!" she urged on her two compatriots and the others nearby, as they began to clear some of the area and drawing clearer lines between friend and foe.

Tsukimi paused, letting Tetsuko and Touki advance to hold the line as she gathered her focus. The dragon on her thigh sizzled as embers and sparks seemed to make it glow, and the raindrops evaporated instantly in a steam as they touched her skin.

She felt the power of the Fire Dragon surge through her, completely quelling the water for now, and she leapt forward to stand in front of Touki and Tetsuko. For a brief moment, her skin seemed almost like warm red scales.

One hand placed in front of her chest, index and middle-finger pointed up as the rest closed together, in a sign of focus; and then she unleashed the power of the dragon with a mighty roar of fire.

A long cone of intense flames sprouted forward, burning the advancing army with dragon fire.

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D10 A Fearsome Battle. Fluff scene to use Dragon Tattoo. TotVD (Fire) + Center stance: 5d10o10+3 43
Tsukimi takes 4 damage. 1 Void Point spent to activate Ride the Water Dragon again as a Free Action (to heal for 6 Wounds).

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

"Of course it isn't." Touki growled, but it was swallowed up by the sounds of battle. Monks! And yet, when thinking of those who had helped the city, who had helped him recently, it seemed to be monks, possible enemies, and those with questionable honor.

He rushed forward, his strikes extending far out, secure in the knowledge that Tetsuko guarded his exposed flanks. They were pushed back, and then Touki felt Tsukimi push past to stand in front of him. He turned...

Fire. Touki blinked as the forces in front of them, appropriately enough, melted away.

Shouldering his nodachi, Touki turned to Tsukimi. "That.. was very impressive, Togashi-sama. How do you do that?" His deep voice was a little shaky.

A Fearsome Battle (Day 10, Late Afternoon)

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