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How will the conflict between Rumiko and Yuuto end?
Poll ended at Tue May 05, 2020 7:28 pm
Yuuto victorious. As the situation becomes more and more politically hazardous to the Scorpion, Yuuto sends assassins to dispatch his sister. They are successful, but the operation is exposed by Kato, resulting in significant discord among the Scorpion, many of whom lose trust in their Champion after learning that he ordered the death of his own sister. 11%  11%  [ 5 ]
Yuuto victorious. Yuuto banishes Rumiko from the Scorpion, casting her out of the Clan. She escapes into the countryside, where she meets up with the followers of the late Aika, who had claimed to be the Hantei's daughter. Stoking their anger with her courtier talents, she binds them together into a ronin band that stokes the fires of resentment within Scorpion lands, causing rebellion on a large scale. 26%  26%  [ 12 ]
Uncertain Result. Yuuto and Rumiko engage in a shadow war of rumors, lies, assassins, and secrets, leaving the Scorpion distracted and divided over their support of the siblings... and, on a larger scale, the Empress and Seppun Kato. 15%  15%  [ 7 ]
Rumiko victorious. Rumiko forges an alliance with the Crab, offering them a portion of Scorpion lands in exchange for their help in dealing with her brother. Rumiko manages to maneuver her brother into a duel with the Crab Champion, who cuts down the weakened Yuuto, giving Rumiko control of the Clan... and placing her in debt to the Crab when Hida Kame proves to be more politically savvy than she had anticipated. 43%  43%  [ 20 ]
Rumiko victorious. As Yuuto returns to Kyuden Bayushi, he is attacked by ronin dressed in Lion colors and armed with blades coated in Scorpion poison. They murder the weakened Yuuto and his bodyguards, and Rumiko fans the flame of vengeance against the Lion as she assumes control of the Clan, blaming them for her brother's murder. 6%  6%  [ 3 ]
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PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2020 7:28 pm 
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The Scorpion are being torn in two different directions by their leaders.

The Clan Champion, Bayushi Yuuto, was captured by the Steel Chrysanthemum and periodically tortured for information on Rokugan, its military strengths, and the secrets held by the Scorpion. After being rescued, it's clear that he will never fully recover from the ordeal, but he remains the Champion, and his support of the Empress is as strong as ever.

His sister, Bayushi Rumiko, believes that it is time for Yuuto to step down and pass the title of Champion to her. She is younger, more capable, and willing to act quickly to solve problems before they grow out of hand, a problem that has dogged Yuuto since he assumed the mantle. She is also engaged to Seppun Kato and is quite concerned about the amount of power being wielded by the Lion and just how many Scorpion resources went into making that happen.

A confrontation between the two powerful samurai is inevitable, but how will it end?


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I like the idea of being taken off guard by political crab.

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All options were interesting, so I rolled a die.

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Nobody expects the political Crab. United pincers? It would certainly be interesting. Both low honour too

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Kaiu Maiya wrote:
Nobody expects the political Crab. United pincers? It would certainly be interesting. Both low honour too


We don't need to wait for Ivory Edition L5R for that team-up to happen!

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Voting for the death of Kato's new bride dead is an option?

*is perplexed*

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I gotta stick with Yuuto on this one. Rumiko has not shown herself to be a brilliant politician.

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I had to vote for Hida Kame.

Everyone needs more of her in their lives.

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Not Yuuto! We lost Kato an now we're going to lose one of the longest running champions in the Empire?

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We didn't lose Kato. Well, Horo did, but not the Empire.

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I like the last two options for shaking things up.

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The Revolution is coming.

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I voted pro Yuuto, but think there are interesting things for all of these :)

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I just love Hida Kame.

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Scorpion Rebellion! Daring rebels working within the Clan of Secrets! Oh my!

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I like Hida Kame too. But more broadly a Crab political reversal of fortune amuses me greatly. :mrgreen:

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Rumiko laughs from her chair. "Yes, dance for me, Kame-san! Do my bidding!"

Kame looks up, holding up a single card. "Weird, I found this Uno Reverse card."

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I'm very interested in seeing what happens when a massive rebellion breaks out in lands that are too big for the Clan's army to control.

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I like the Ronin option, but I kind of knew there'd be more Crab fans that would want the advantages.

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Rumiko victorious. Rumiko forges an alliance with the Crab, offering them a portion of Scorpion lands in exchange for their help in dealing with her brother. Rumiko manages to maneuver her brother into a duel with the Crab Champion, who cuts down the weakened Yuuto, giving Rumiko control of the Clan... and placing her in debt to the Crab when Hida Kame proves to be more politically savvy than she had anticipated.

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