Shadows In The Temple (L5R 4e)

[Ikoma]

I prefer a much more lethal L5R.  Combat (with a weapon) should result in a death and usually pretty quickly.  As a result, combat should be... not rare... but not common either.  It's a big deal when anyone pulls a blade.

[Frostchilde]

I would like to see a healthy blend of both character development in relations and social interaction, along with the physical aspects of combat and conflict.

Above is my initial comment to NoHero's question on the matter of tone for the game, but I do agree with Ikoma that the combats, when they occur, should be lethal.

[Weyrd]

ditto

[Requiem]

Samezies.

[NoHero]

Okay, good to see some more interest in this game. Sorry about being absent the last few days; my grandfather died on Wednsday.

Lethal combat is okay by me to run.

[Frostchilde]

Okay, good to see some more interest in this game. Sorry about being absent the last few days; my grandfather died on Wednsday.

Lethal combat is okay by me to run.

Sorry for your loss, Nohero.

[Ikoma]

Losing someone is never, ever fun.  Hope you are dealing okay.

Just as a heads up.  I'm in Cali on a summer vacation.  Obviously, I have the laptop and internet access.  But I'll be busy a lot at the beach (and stuff).  And when I'm back, I'll have to share access.  I won't be as regular as I normally am.

[Frostchilde]

@ NoHero,

Did you get my last PM regarding my character build?

[NoHero]

I'll add something here; if there's something you're not comfortable other players knowing about your character, such as detailed information on their background, leave that blank and send me the information in a PM. This might be elements of their personality, family history, group membership or anything. If you wish to conceal your Advantages, Disadvantages or Skills from the other players, you can submit redacted character sheets on here, but please PM me a full, complete version.

[Frostchilde]

Now that you mention it... 

[Frostchilde]

So far, this is what I have. Please forgive that it is not formated properly yet and doesn't have a lot of stuff that it should...like insight.

Yogo Mieko

Scorpion Shugenja (Soshi School)

Benefit: +1 Awareness
Skills: Calligraphy (Cipher), Courtier, Etiquette, Lore: Theology, Spellcraft, Stealth, Any one other skill
Honor: 2.5
Outfit: Robes, Wakizashi, Knife, Scroll Satchel, Travelling Pack, 5 kok
Affinity/Deficiency: Air/Earth
Technique: "The Kami's Whispers" The Soshi cast their spells quietly as the kami themselves. You may sacrifice an additional spell slot (of the same element) when casting any spell with no potential to inflict damage in order to suppress all visible signs of the spell having been cast. All spell effects take place normally, there is simply no outward sign of the spell having happened. You get a Free raise on any spell with the Illusion keyword.
Spells: Commune, Summon; 3 Air, 2 Fire, 1 Water

Taint: 1.5

Earth  2
-Stamina 2
-Willpower  3
Water  2
-Strength  2
-Perception  2
Fire  3
-Agility  3
-Intelligence  3
Air 3
-Reflexes  3
-Awareness  3
Void  2

Skills:  Calligraphy (Cipher) 1, Courtier 1, Etiquette 1, Lore: Theology 1, Spellcraft 4, Stealth 4, Deceit 4,
           Swords (Wakizashi) 4, Defense 2

Disadvantages: Social Disadvantage [required 0 pts.]
                       Shadowlands Taint [required 0 pts.]
                       Shadowlands Taint [+4 pts.]
                       Yogo Curse [+4 pts.]
                       Insensitive [+2 pts.]