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Golden Invite

Shiro Ide
Final Days of Winter court 1197

Benjiro looked at his packs once again and shook his head, how did he end up with so much more clothes to pack. He had already doubled his wardrobe to prepare coming to winter court, and now it felt like it had quadrupled. He knew that it was not unusual to have this many outfits for court but it still felt very unnecessary to him. He sighed as he thought how this was very unlikely to change in the near future, while gaining such an important patron as the Yasuki Daimyo was a great honor, it also meant he had to present himself in an impeccable way, Terumasa Sensei had been adamant about it, and one simply did not argue such things with him.

The only consolation was that the servants of Shiro Ide were fast, efficient and far better than him at packing clothes, it left him some time to think back about all the things that happened this past winter, and of things to come. Benjiro had thought that the closer to his Gempukku he was the more confident he would feel in what his place in the world would be. He chuckled to himself at the thought, he could not have been more wrong, and while it seemed that his strategy for court had payed off with the Shogunate, he allowed himself a smile at how proud his parents had been, he had been more successful that he could have hoped, or imagined.

He was invited to the Topaz Championship, he had trained under the head monk of the Togashi Order, Kenji and him had settled themselves in a leadership position with the young Samurai of the shogunate. He was juggling so many things, he wasn’t sure when or if everything would end up crashing down.

And all of this were just the mundane problems he was facing. The dreams of Hida had not stopped and he felt that the next step was getting closer and closer. Something had to be done and while he would get support from his clan, he knew this is something he had to settle himself. He wondered if the spinning coin he kept hearing had anything to do with that, he promised himself he would ask Hida Sokah when he next met him at the Stone Tower Dojo in the capital, surely he would have knowledge of advice that could help.

He continued packing his more personal belongings and as he was putting away the last few things, his eyes fell on mid size package and he broke into a genuine smile. He had thought long and hard about what to send Mirumoto Amae and finally had settled on a puzzle box made of Hinoki wood as the earthy smell reminded him of home, and hidden within the box was a Mon which was a combination of her and his family Mons. He would send it to her as soon as he was done packing. He only had a couple days left at winter court and he still had many letters to write after the one he would delivered with his gift.
Tea with College Sensei's 1197

Imperial College, Toshi Ranbo

1st Day of Doji

Otomo Shiribashi welcomed Yasuki Terumasa and Shosuro Beniha into his private tea house “Thank you for coming so swiftly. We have much to plan before the students return.”

Shosuro Beniha turned to face Yasuki Terumasa “What news from the Crab?”

Terumasa shrugged “No change, they are still behind the College. What of the Scorpion?”

It was Beniha’s turn to shrug, a much more eloquent affair which communicated a much greater depth of information. “They are unable to provide further assistance at this juncture, but they still fully support the will of the Empress with regards the College.” The words were clear, but the shrug held further secrets. Secrets that would not be examined today.

Shiribashi nodded. He looked tired “This heat is intolerable. I honestly don’t know why Toshi Ranbo was chosen as the imperial city. The summers are dreadful.” He fanned himself before continuing “The Mantis and the Crane are at eachother’s throats. I fully expect the Mantis to take action following what happened at Seven Fold Palace.”

He paused to sip his tea “Daidoji Masahina is definitely with us in this endeavour, but I am unsure of Doraemon’s loyalties.”

Terumasa’s frown deepened “And what about that Spider?”

“Terumasa-sama, that is hardly the way to speak of Meisho. He cannot duel his way to an apology.” Chided Shosuro Beniha.

Shiribashi waved the conversation to silence with his fan “Meisho is beyond reproach. I have it on very good authority that Kanpeki himself recommended him, not just as a sensei but also as soneome who would protect the College with his life.”

“Now” he continued “What about the Phoenix? Have we any news from the Elemental Masters?”

“No Otomo-sama” Beniha’s voice was apologetic “They claim they are still deliberating.”

“Hopefully they will deliberate until Winter Court then”
Филеб

На кухне «Большой кружки» хозяйничает полурослик **Филеб**. На первый взгляд его можно спутать с дворфом – до того он высок, широкоплеч и мускулист. Сходство усиливается и тем, что Филеб носит длинную бороду, воинственно торчащую во все стороны. У повара суровый, солдатский нрав (говорят, когда-то он служил в войсках на границе Империи), и он не терпит негативных отзывов о своей стряпне. Фидеб готов вызвать на поединок любого, кто посмеет унизить его поварское мастерство. Посетители таверны, уже столкнувшиеся с гневом Филеба, утверждают, что его удар может сбить с ног как минимум лошадь, а то и бизона. Впрочем, обругать отменные блюда повара «Большой кружки» может только пропащий и совсем уж конченый человек.
Daigotsu Kenpeki, Iron Colony 1197

Thrane, present day, dawn

"Sire, another nest has been uncovered."
"Good, are your troops prepared?" Daigotsu Kanpeki did not look up from the map.
"My lord, they are prepared and they are eager to slay."
"It is just such eagerness that will get your men killed" The old sensei leaned forward from her seat and glared a the young Slayer. "And what use is that to your Lord? Daigotsu will not welcome you to Jigoku for being killed by a neonate blood hungry ghost."
"Easy sensei! He is young and eager." Kanpeki grinned. "I was the same when you began training me was I not?"
The old monk harrumphed and sat back "Mercy is not part of Shourido, boy."
"Anyone else calling me boy would be dead, have a care old woman. I only have so much patience."
The young Slayer bowed even lower, silently praying to anyone who would listen to not be noticed. It was not quite dawn yet, there was a nest of blood suckers in the nearby village and he was certain it was going to be a long day.
Spider's in the Forest 1197

Dragonfly Clan Border

1st of Day of Akodo, Sunset

Tonbo Shimura was hot and bored. His border crossing was possibly the least used in the entire Empire. For an ambitious young Samurai this was pretty much a hardship post. And even at sunset, the heat was still oppressive. He once again uttered a prayer to the Kami that a cool change would come down from Dragon lands and ease his discomfort.

As the darkness fell, and the lanterns were lit, moths gathered around the lights creating strange shadows. Shimura had just sat down to his evening meal when a slight noise drew his attention outside. “Now of all times. Shinsei curse all merchants who travel late.” he muttered as he belted on his daisho and walked onto the verandah.

In an instant, his blade was drawn. In the circle of light stood silent rank upon rank of heavily armed and armoured sohei, their white scarves masking the lower half of their faces. Each one bearing the mon of the Spider clan.

Shimura dropped into a fighting stance and challenged “State your business!”

A huge monk stepped forward “Go back inside boy, our buisness is not with you.”

Shimura stepped forward “I will not let you pass unless you have travel papers!”

This time the huge monk laughed long and loud “Boy, we are here to protect you.” he gestured to one of the other monks who threw a bag at Shimura’s feet. “Give these to your daimyo.”

Shimura looked down at the bag which had opened at his feet. Five heads, each one bearing the distinct look of Lion troops. He stuttered “Wha-what is this?”

The monk simply said “There are lions lurking in the night. You would want to take care. We are here as allies, not enemies. Let us pass.”

Tonbo Shimura was not stupid. He let them pass. And he counted. One thousand Spider Monks crossed into Dragonfly lands just after sunset. Shimura knew he would not sleep that night.
Imperial College, Duelling Tournament 1197

The month of the Hare and Dragon have passed with considerable speed and the Spring is coming to a close. The treaties agreed during the Winter Courts are being ratified in the courts and merchants are travelling across the Empire.

The weather is warming up and Summer is nearly upon the land.

An agreement has been made between the Imperial College and the Crane/Lion alliance to settle the matter with a single duel to occur in the Month of Akodo. To coincide with that, there will also be several days of iaijutsu competitions. Among these competitions is one open to those samurai who are under age.

The list of competitors grows each day. By the end of the first day, this following names have appeared.

Kakita Himeji

Usagi Tomo

Akodo Genji

Daidoji Fubatsu

Susumu Kurojin

Matsu Riichin

Yasuki Furishi

Doji Inami

Shiba Kujin

The judges have been announced.

Doji Akami-Sato, Mirumoto Sanshin and Seppun Taka.
Illumination de Canas

## **Introduction de camp de mercenaires**

'Canas Légendaire*est le deuxième plus grand empire derrière l'Empire Mécanique Dacca. La plaine Canas au sud et la Mer des Arbres sont sous l'emprise de l'Empire Canas. Canas est très riche, ayant attiré de nombreux Gumballs migrateurs ici. D'ailleurs, le symbole d'honneur dans un grade supérieur — Arbre-monde, est aussi né ici. Les dominateurs de Canas sont un groupe de Gumballs intelligents, ils sont appelés ‘'Illumination de Canas*.
Богиня Магии

**Имя:** У всех народов кроме эльфов - Кейра. У эльфов - Мараали.

**Образ:** Является последователям и изображается на фресках(для всех народов кроме эльфов)  в образе высокой темноволосой женщины лет 30. Статной и властной. Черты её лица высокомерны, а поведение всегда надменно. У эльфов Мараали изображается как эльфийская королева, так же статная и величественная, но без того высокомерия что присуще Кейре. Если сравнивать изображения Мараали и Кейры, то складывается впечатление что это две сестры, просто одна человек, вторая эльф, настолько похожи их черты лица. Основное различие в поведение, там где Кейра изображается и описывается как холодная, относящаяся ко всем с долей презрения, Мараали предстает в образе строгой но справедливой королевы, любящей своих подданых.

**Концепт:** Олицетворяет всё магическое в этом мире. Большинство магов в той или иной степени почитают её, у эльфов же считается чуть ли не основным божеством.

**Домены:**  Знание, Обман

**Мировоззрение:** N

**Ритуалы:**

**Символика:** Круная звезда в центре, и семь звезд вокруг
Betrothals

“Hida Benjiro will marry Mirumoto Amae who will take the Hida name. Kitsuki Daisuke will marry Soshi Yuna who will take the Kitsuki name. Tsuruchi Hiroshi will marry Kitsune Ichika, Hiroshi will take the Kitsune name. Kitsune Kyuichi will marry Shiba Hiyori, he will take the Shiba name. Asako Osamu will marry Ichiro Nanami, she will take the Asako name. Bayushi Ueski will marry Bayushi Rina and will remain a Bayushi. Bayushi Shikibu will marry Kakita Hanato who will take the Bayushi name. Shosuro Goro will marry Susumu Kanon who will take the Shosuro name. Ide Yuki will marry Usagi Tomo who will take the Ide name.” He cleared his throat for a moment, alllowing the audience to process the information so far.

“And finally, Toku Minobu will marry Miya Shiori and will take the Miya name.”
Volturnum

Volturnum, 20th Day of Winter Court 1197,

The Traveller had been lost for a long time. The world was no longer the same. The Celestial Order was different. The earth it trod was no longer suffused with the Taint. Things had indeed changed. It felt part of its essence far to the north. And it slowly altered its path accordingly...

Shiro Ide, 20th Day of Winter Court 1197,

Master Coin took a sip of the sake. He savoured it for a moment "Excellent! Most excellent indeed! And you say you can arrange a supply for the sakes houses? And at less than cost? The Coin Sect thanks you." With a nod, the merchant bowed deeply and left.

Master Coin turned to his colleague "And what of the crops that have yet to ripen?"

"There are a number of fruits which are nearing the time of harvest my lord. There are two in the Imperial College that I am particularly interested in."

The Kolat Master smiled, easy and beguiling it was known to put even the most fierce opponent at ease. "And have you made a move yet?"

"No lord, as yet they are not as you say 'ripe for plucking' but the winter is long and we do not hurry."

"Just remember to exercise caution, the Net is ever watchful as are the Scorpion."

The conspirators finished their sake in contemplative silence. And the Kolat conspiracy took another step forward.
Usagi Tomo 1198

Tsuma, Crane Lands, 1st Night of the Topaz Championship 1198,

Usagi Tomo was bored. He was not allowed to go out and make merry, he was not permitted to go out and start trouble. Or get into trouble. In short, he was very bored. He had seen the others heading out to enjoy themselves. “But no, you’re on guard duty Tomo-sama” he grumbled to no one in particular. He kicked some sand on the ground enjoying the sheer grumpiness of the action. “I can’t even see my betrothed without months of letters passing back and forth and chaperones leaping out of the grass like Fortunes blasted ninja!”

There was no one who would want to break into the Minor Clan’s lodgings here in Tsuma. He knew it in his very soul. “But I will soon be Unicorm Clan!” Tomo boasted to the empty courtyard. “Then I will be part of a Major Clan and have all the respect according to my rank.” He thought about this some more, savouring the concept of being Ide Tomo in the near future. “Future husband of the Topaz Champion” He flicked a small bit of dust from his lapel. “I wonder if I’ll get one of those Utaku Battlesteeds to ride into battle?”

It goes without saying that the ninja using the Minor Clan alliance rooftops as a thoroughfare went completely unnoticed by Usagi, soon to be Ide Tomo…
Crane Champion Challenges Selection Committe

1196, The Imperial Court,

"The Crane Clan Champion wishes to express his deepest respect for the children chosen to attend the Imperial College. He does however wish to express his dissatisfaction to the esteemed selection committee and offers to duel a samurai of their choosing to resolve this issue"

Doji Samuhike blanched as she finished reading this. Her duty was to deliver the message of her Champion to the Imperial court in Toshi Ranbo but she had never expected something like this.

Ikoma Junshiro stood up, his emotion visible on his face. "The Lion Clan wishes to place its support behind this statement! The lack of Crane or Lion admittances to the College is an insult to both clans!"

At this, the court erupted into chaos and noise which was soon calmed by the voice of Toku Hikaru, the Imperial Chancellor.

"Does any other clan representative wish to express an opinion on this matter?"

Susumu Kuko stood up, his humility evident on his thin face "The Spider clan understands their lack of attendees and wishes to express their pride and happiness for the chosen Clan's attendees. May the kami and the fortunes grant them all success."

Toku Hikaru stood up. "The matter of the Crane's challenge will be tabled at the Court of the Emerald Champion at a later date. I declare this matter over in this court and urge my honoured attendees to move on to the other issues.
Memories of a Scorpion 1197

Memories of the young scorpion

I will always remember the night that sparked the fires of creativity within my heart and mind. It was around the hour of the Ox when the sounds of Toshi Ranbo fell quiet, save for the sound of the samurai patrols and the river flowing nearby. I was sitting within the confines of my dorm room at my desk, in quiet frustration. Dozens of sheets of paper were scattered around. each filled with mediocre ideas upon them; creations which would likely not see the light of day. A large black line was smeared across the wooden desk top, the snapped remains of my charcoal resting nearby, discarded in a moment's pique.

Intense feelings of anguish and frustration had tortured me since the tournament held only a week prior. I was disappointed in myself for not progressing further, though also proud of my achievements. Susumu Kurojin, the spider who knocked me out of the tournament had been a fierce and skilled opponent. My sensei, Kaiu Harime, seemed to think that my pride had taken quiet a beating from the loss, but that was far from the case. In fact, my pride was overwhelmed as I know that my contribution to the college team was in part the reason for our success.

The tournament was an invigorating experience, and afterwards, I was eager to create more. However, my mind that had been overflowing with new and exciting ideas would falter when faced with paper. The few creations that did reach paper were far from successful, failing to live up to that which I initially envisioned.

On that night, I recall feeling trapped inside, and so, with paper in hand quietly made my way down the dorm hallway and out into the courtyard. The air was cool and refreshing, the sky glittering as thousands of lights twinkled across the black canvas and hanging to one side was the lord moon.

I reluctantly tore my gaze from celestial bodies above to my hands. Until that moment, I had not noticed that in my frustration that I had been fidgeting with a piece of paper. Nonetheless it was in that moment of quiet contemplation that I had just made a discovery that would set me on a new path. It would take a moment to notice it. At first I looked like nothing more thick square of paper pinched between my fingers but when I stopped apply the pressure it exploded outwards, revealing a lattice like structure within.

After a few moments of squeezing paper lattice I made that profound recognition that there was an application for this. One that could propel me further towards my goal.
Nightmare 1197

Jurojin Seido, 20th Day of Winter Court 1197,

For a brief moment the purple orb's light flickered. Something seemed to move within, like a shark moving silently beneath the night sea. And the four monks, who's duty it is to tend to the shrine suffered nightmares and seizures that night.

Then all was still again.
Betrayal

Imperial College, Toshi Ranbo, 1198

Asako Chishiki sat quietly in his room. Though his outward exterior was calm, his mind raged like a tempest unchecked. Tonight he would leave, secretly and unseen, to take up his new duties. Over the last few months he had been slowly groomed to join a secret organisation dedicated to keeping the Empire safe. Dedicated to ensuring the Empire was ruled for mankind by mankind. Tonight he would take up the mantle of Chief Librarian of the Cloud Sect.

It meant leaving his friends behind. His betrothed, even his family. But the pay off by far outweighed the losses. He was to become master of a library of hidden knowledge stretching back to before the days of the Empire itself.

He had been assured that no one would suffer as a result of his disappearance, but he worried a little nonetheless.

“It’s time”

Chishiki turned “I’m ready to go.”

While the servant picked up his bags and carried them out to a carriage, Chishiki looked over his room one last time. His time at the College had been enlightening, educational and he had made life long friends. “And now to leave them behind.”

Asako Chishiki walked out of his room and crossed the courtyard to the waiting carriage.

Three days later, a report was filed by a group of Imperial magistrates pertaining to a burned out carriage that had clearly been the victim of bandits. Three bodies had been found, badly burnt. From the personal belongings and sundries they managed to identify Asako Chishiki, a recent graduate of the Imperial College, a servant and a coach driver. Chishiki’s family were alerted to this tragedy as soon as was possible.
Daigotsu Hazama

Daigotsu Hazama a member of the Spider Clan who was sent to train with the Phoenix Shugenja. After training with the Phoenix he has spent a number of years working as a scribe for Iweko Shibatsu. When the rumors of Kuni Yori returning started to circulate around the Empire he was order to Naisho Province to provide assistance.
Iron arrives in Court

Unicorn Clan Borders, 2nd day of Winter Court

Late in the evening, a swift messenger was dispatched to Shiro Ide with all haste. A late arrival to the Winter Court was coming.

“Arukeri-sama, can you check on the containers once more please?”

“Kitsuki Tembasho-sama, I am more than happy to do so, but may I please inquire what gives you such cause for concern?”

“Call it intuition if you must, but something is not right. I look at the evidence and nothing seems awry, but considering the secrecy of surrounding what we are brining and where we are bringing it to…” his voice trailed off for a moment “I worry.”

The young smith smiled and bowed low “I am your servant in all things Kitsuki-sama”. He checked over the crates and boxes, paying particular attention to a human sized wooden box bound with steel and sealed with pitch. The mon of the Iron Champion was branded into the wood,

“I wonder what they will make of this?” Tsi Arukeri mused to himself.

“Either it will be well received or we will all be forced to commit seppuku. I don’t see much chance of middle ground” responded the dour faced Hiruma riding beside the cart. Hiruma Shuki lit his pipe and shrugged deeper into his padded jacket.

Tsi Arukeri smiled with good humour “Where would we be without your timely wisdom Shuki-sama?”

“Dead” was the Crab’s grim response.

The three samurai sat in silence till a contingent of Unicorn bushi arrived in a plume of dust and steaming breath of both man and horse.

Kitsuki Tembasho stood up on the wagon “I am Kitsuki Tembasho, representative of the Iron Champion in the Colonies. I bring a gift for Her Celestial Majesty as well as an update from the Colonial Governor. I humbly request an escort to Shiro Ide at your earliest convenience.
Perfection

Shiro Ide, Final Day of Winter Court 1197,

Susumu Kuroko smiled. It had been an arduous winter but the Spider had been successful. The honour gained from this would help to keep the Spider secure in the Empire and across the board, there had been no major incidents. She knew that was due in no small part to her clan and their allies the Unicorn.

She filled scroll after scroll in a lengthy and detailed report to Kanpeki all those miles away in the Colonies. Some of the scrolls she laid in a simple black lacquered box. Those ones would be delivered in secret while the other scrolls she knew would be intercepted and read by any number of different parties. “Scorpion, Daidoji, the Emerald Observers, the Otomo…” she whispered their names in part to remind herself that there were enemies of the Spider all around her. “The Inquisitors, the Witch Hunters, the Kuroiban.” All of them waiting for the clan to make a mistake. “But Perfection is one of the tenets of Shourido. And I am nothing if not meticulous.”

From behind her there was a sound like silk moving on silk. Kuroko stiffened for a moment before turning around. The box was open, empty. In place of the scrolls was a Spider mon in silver and black lacquer. She nodded. “And so a new chapter in the fortunes of the Spider” she smiled and poured herself a celebratory sake. It was shaping up to be an interesting year.
Your Turn

Toshi Ranbo - Imperial College
Summer 1197

Hida Benjiro took a deep breath, and bowed deeply to the statue of the Jade Dragon. He had taken Hiroshi’s advice and had prayed to Lord Sun. He had also meditated and explained silently his troubles. Just before standing to leave, he burnt a small offering of incense.

That night when Hida Benjiro went to sleep, as he lay on his futon he could feel a change in the air, the insights he had gained when training in meditation with Hiroshi had settled his mind and he felt he was now ready to accept what the dreams were trying to tell him.

The dream had changed. He no longer was the towering man, but was walking beside him. He saw how that man defeated the Oni, how he threw everything he had into taking him down and how in the end the monster had fallen. He thought perhaps this was the end but he could see now that there was more.

The giant pointed at the oni, whose form was coalescing again, and crushed it. As years passed, the scene repeated itself countless times but the person doing it changed. Sometimes it was a towering man like the first, sometimes a woman, sometimes a smaller leaner Samurai was the one preventing the rise of the Oni. Hida Benjiro could see generations of Crabs maintaining vigilance and preventing the rise of the oni once again. Finally the last one, turned to him and said “Now it is your turn”.

Hida Benjiro woke with a start, he now knew there was a purpose to these dreams. Evil was rising and he was to stop it, but where was he to start? He did not know who the enemy was nor did he know who that man was. Perhaps it was time for him to talk about this to someone.
Fight with Shadowlands Creatures

> "We went hunting. We didn't catch anything."
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> -- Kitsuki Daisuke
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## Summary

Hida Benjiro, Tsuruchi Hiroshi, Kitsuki Daisuke, Asako Osamu and Bayushi Ueski were offered the chance to go hunting. Accompanied by two Ashigaru (and some Eta) they rode outside the city to a suitable spot. A temporary camp was set up, and the children went towards a copse of trees. They failed to shoot some rabbits, and came across a hut, seemingly abandoned.

Daisuke in particular was curious, and the group approached, despite a strong smell of rot. From nearby bushes a man in strange robes appeared, carrying a basket. From the basket came a swarm of hideous winged creatures that attacked. They were swift and almost impossible to hit; Benjiro and Daisuke were bitten (Daisuke only avoiding serious injury through good fortune). Benjiro smashed Daisuke's attacker while Daisuke stabbed Benjiro's with his wakizashi. Hiroshi destroyed the rest with an astonishing display of elemental magic.

Osamu and Useki had rushed off to get assistance, and returned with the Ashigaru (and Eta), but the man had fled. There was an investigation of the hut; there was a mutilated body the (presumed) Mahoutsukai seemed to have murdered (and possibly partially eaten), and a symbol written in blood on the wall.

The boys scurried back to Toshi Rambo, and got an audience with Jade Magistrate Unknown Crab. He quizzed the boys and the Eta, checked them for Taint by use of Jade Strike, then told them not to tell anyone anything. The Ashigaru suddenly found themselves seconded to the Kuni lands.
Training Montage 1197

Kyuichi and Benjiro were teaching each other. The teachers were driving them hard before

Winter Court, and the curfew gave them few entertainment options.

So they would...

Pray

Shoot

Eat

Learn

Meditate

Practice

Eat

Study

Punch

Sleep

Repeat

They got up with first light and emptied a quiver or two of arrows into the human-shaped

targets.

They went along their happy college day.

They punched and threw each other across the salle for a mark.

They started again.

“You are not taking enough time to aim.”

“Straight wrists kyuichi, unless you don’t need those for shooting your bow.”

Sleep

“Your elbow should be straight, or you’ll be sore for a week…”

“Now you stay in that stance. Yes, the whole hour.”

Sleep

“Aiming before you draw will result in a weak and a missed shot, Benjiro-sama.”

“Just like an arrow, a well placed strike is all you need to take down your opponent.”

Sleep

“Feet, shoulders, all wrong. Like this .”

“Feet, shoulders, everything can be used to strike the opponent.”

Sleep

“Fingers hooked properly on the string, you control the tension at all times, it should not

control you.”

“Unless you wish to use Jujitsu just to kill you will need to control the strength of your

strike better.”

Sleep

“You are taking too long to aim.”

“Do not strike the opponent Kyuichi, strike through your opponent.”

Sleep

“Good disabling shot, now kill the target, Benjiro-san.”

“Now these are the points on the body where you want to aim if you want your

opponent to stay down.”

Sleep

“Better.”

“Good!”

Sleep

“Congratulations, you are now more likely to hit the target than your own face.”

“You need to work on your compliments...The jujitsu though is fine.”

Sleep
Spin-Offs

Lista de spin-offs da franquia Madagascar :

## Séries de TV

### Os Pinguins de Madagascar (série)

***The Penguins of Madagascar*** (**Os Pinguins de Madagascar** no Brasil)é uma série americana em CG produzida pela Nickelodeon Animation Studios em associação com a DreamWorks Animation SKG, A Série é exibida pelo canal de televisão Nickelodeon, estrelando os pinguins do filme Madagascar. O episódio piloto "Pânico da Pipoca" foi exibido em 5 de junho de 2009 na emissora. A série se passa depois dos acontecimentos de Madagascar 2 - A Grande Escapada. Estão programados 26 episódios para a 1º temporada e mais 26 episódios para 2º temporada. A série obteve 6,1 milhões de espectadores em sua estreia nos EUA. No Brasil, a série é exibida pela Nickelodeon e estreia em 5 de Abril de 2010 na TV Globinho, na Rede Globo. Em Portugal, a série é exibida pelo Nickelodeon e pela SIC no programa LOL@SIC.

### Saúdem Todos o Rei Julien

**All Hail Rei Julien** (**Saúdam Todos o Rei Julien** no Brasil)é uma série de televisão estrelada pelo lêmure Rei Julien da franquia Madagascar, que acontece em Madagáscar, antes dos eventos do primeiro filme. A série estreou em 19 de dezembro de 2014, no Netflix, quando os primeiros cinco episódios de 22 minutos foram libertados.

## Filmes

### Os Pinguins de Madagascar (filme)

*Ver artigo : **Os Pinguins de Madagascar***

O filme diretamente em vídeo com os pinguins tinham sido nas obras desde 2005, quando o primeiro filme Madagascar tinha sido lançado, com uma data de lançamento prevista para 2009.Em março de 2011, foi anunciado que os personagens pinguins fariam ser dado o seu filme próprio, semelhante ao filme de 2011 "Gato de Botas" que será dirigido por Simon J. Smith, co-diretor de "Bee Movie", produzido por Lara Breay, e escrito por Alan J. Schoolcraft, e Brent Simons os roteiristas do filme da DreamWorks "Megamind".Em julho de 2012, na Comic-Con, foi anunciado que o filme, intitulado The Penguins of Madagascar, está agendado para ser lançado em 2015.[7] Robert Schooley, um dos os produtores da série de pinguins, disse que o filme vai estar relacionado com a série de TV com o mesmo nome, mas ele disse que poderia sempre mudar.Em setembro de 2012, a 20th Century Fox e DreamWorks Animation anunciou a data de lançamento para 27 de março de 2015, e um novo par de escritores, Michael Colton e John Aboud.
Iaijutsu Competition

## Summary

Hida Benjiro, Kitsune Kyuichi, Kitsuki Daisuke, Bayushi Ueski and Ide Yuki took part in the junior section of the Iaijutsu competition that occured along the formal challenges the Crane and Lion brought to the select committee of the Imperial College.

* Kitsuki Daisuke - Champion
* Hida Benjiro - Champion
* Ide Yuki - Top Four
* Bayushi Ueski - Top eight
* Kitsune Kyuichi - Top Sixteen

The Laughing Crane and the Lion challenged the Select committee and faced (placeholder) and (placeholder) and were both defeated giving a total victory to the Imperial College.
Doji Furei, 1197

1197, Senzai District
Home of Doji Kumako

Doji Furei stalked into the house fuming. He flung the kemari ball at a servant and demanded tea and cakes. He had been humiliated by those students from the Imperial College.

He would need to work out a way to get back at them. He looked out onto the ornamental stone garden and thought hard.
Letters

Shiro Ide, 3rd day of Winter Court 1197,

Hida Benjiro Looked pensive, his opening to the winter court had been successful so far but now that the shogunate had given him a duty his options would be limited. He put down a black stone, and smiled to himself, the Go problem in front of him had been solved, from a surrounded position he had managed to create territory for his side.

He looked over, his desk was covered in papers, ink, quills, pieces of wood and incense. This was something that did not come naturally to him, he had to put all his focus in doing this properly. His first letters seemed to have been well received but this was only the opening gambit of the court. He now understood better what they meant when they said that court was like a battlefield.

He had letters to write but he wasn’t sure which one to start with and how to write them. He should of course write to his clan delegation to apologise for not being able to be of service. Then he wanted to write to his family, his mother should have been informed by his father but his grandfather might not know about this great honour that had been given to him. He also needed to write one to his future spouse, this was after all their only chance to really get to know each other before their gempukku and the subsequent marriage. And that time had now been reduced significantly, he would need to organise a meeting before his duties over took all his time.

In the end however all these were personal letters, his next move would need to be strong but not reckless. He was only a pawn that his betters would seek to use, but this was only for now. He needed to establish himself before trying to reach higher. A single stone was easily captured, one that was part of a wall could weather many things.

He grabbed a new piece of paper, a practice one, so he could start writing the first draft of this next letter. He had finally made up his mind, but this would take time and he was going to need more than just a letter and a flower.
5th Legion 1197

Oiku
26th Day of Akodo

Akodo Eichi was hot, his armour was beginning to itch with the sweat and the dust of the road. He shifted uncomfortably on his horse and silently cursed his clan for not showing emotion in public. He desperately wanted to wipe the sweat from his brow, but Lion Clan military rules did not allow the removal of the jingasa during a march. He signalled the nearest Chui - an eager young Matsu named Miura “Miura-san, please ride your unit ahead and find a suitable site for us to stop for the evening.” She nodded “Of course Taisa-sama.”

Hopefully he would be able to find a quiet bath house to soak the dirt of the road off his skin. He sighed and looked at his legion spaced out along the road behind him. He doubted he would even be able to find a bath house where the water was clean let along hot.

His orders had been simple. Move the 5th Legion to the border between Lion and Dragonfly lands and await orders. He had not questioned these orders, such was not his role in the Lion army, but he could not fathom why the Tonbo would court certain destruction at the hands of the Lion.
Nephew

Shiro Kaotsuki no Higashi, Yasuki Provinces, 1 day after the Topaz Championship, 1198

“Hiroshi? He’s very good. The boy’s Terumasa’s nephew isn’t he?” Yasuki Honto, Chief Merchant Patron of the Golden Hub Market Place was speaking to a dour, scarred Yasuki called Shigo. “I hear he has already built up contacts in the Colonies. With the Spider no less!” Shigo managed to look sandalised despite his normally unexpressive face.

“While it is unorthodox, I do hear they pay their bills on time and don’t often quibble about the price.” Honto took a sip of strong Kuroshu sake and continued “I hear that he is somehow connected to Susumu Yuji, the Secretary to the new governor of the colonies. He’s marrying her daughter at any rate.”

Shigo shrugged “So he’s connected? Is he Crab?”

“Oh undoubtedly. I know his family and they definitely are Crab and he is Crab.” he sipped the sake again “He’ll do well. We sent him up to finish the last months of his training with his uncle in the Imperial City. Hmmmm, he should be done by now.

Shigo drank down the last of his sake and made a sour face “Let’s see what his first posting brings then.”

“I think there will be a large number of people watching to see how young Yasuki Hiroshi does in the coming months.”
Applications 1197

Imperial College, Toshi Ranbo, 1st Day of Shiba

Shosuro Beniha stifled a yawn. Reading through the applications for the next wave of students was tedious to say the least and even though the heat had let up somewhat, it was still warmer than Beniha prefered.

“Are they that bad?” Terumasa stood at the doorway.

Beniha shrugged “More mediocre than anything else. I sincerely doubt any of these ones will get caught up in the net.”

Terumasa flicked open his fan “We didn’t have high hopes for these ones and they have consistently defied expectations.”

Beniha chuckled “At least it will direct attention away from the real reason for the college. Though perhaps we should take in some Crane and Lion this time.”

“Do you really think that will avert the war?”

Beniha removed an invisible spec of dust “I doubt it, but it may hold it off for a year or two. Maybe.”

Terumasa sat down with a grunt of effort “I can’t help but feel that all this conflict is hiding something, but that might just be my grandmother’s paranoia. Once a Kuni, always a Kuni.”

Beniha’s mask turned to face Terumasa “I was not aware your grandmother was a Kuni, was she a shugenja as well?”

“Indeed she was. Though I never inherited the ability to speak to the Kami, I learned to always seek the truth behind the truth.” He paused for a moment “And to be constantly vigilant. My compliments to you both, it took me more than a year to realise. Which one am I talking to this evening?”

Beniha laughed, a genuine and surprised laugh “You constantly surprise us all Terumasa. My compliments to you.” With a somewhat theatrical flourish, Beniha removed the mask. She turned to her colleague “I am the Shugenja in case that little detail escaped you.”

Terumasa shrugged “I hadn’t realised, but it’s nice to know. Your secret’s safe with me.”

“Thank you my friend.”
Shogun 1197

Shogun’s Residence, Imperial City

1st Day of Doji

Utaku Sora stood looking over the Imperial City. She despised cities in general prefering to be outside with the wind at her back. She was a woman of action, not an administrator. A slight twinge in her spine reminded her that she was also no longer young. She winced slightly. “Ah well, there will be plenty of time to rest my back when I retire” she mused to herself.

“Shogun-sama?” Sora’s yojimbo stepped into the room “Are you alright?”

She smiled ruefully “I am fine Akumori, just old and my back pains me from too long in the saddle.” Sora gave a slight chuckle “My Utaku sisters and ancestors would be shocked to hear that no?”

Akumori shrugged his massive shoulders, the Spider bushi was not one for talking much when it was not necessary.

Sora grinned genuinely “Such eloquence from my yojimbo. I should start telling you to be quiet.”

“You did not choose me as your yojimbo for my verbosity my Shogun.”

Sora laughed “No I did not, nor was my choice a popular one.”

“Utaku-Shogun-sama, would you permit your humble yojimbo a small favour?” His tone was deferential, it showed the correct level of respect. For a Spider, Akumori was one of the most honourable samurai Sora knew. She replied “Assuredly Akumori-san, you have but to name your request.”

He bowed low “I have had a question burning in me since you chose me as your yojimbo. Why me?”

Sora’s answer was delivered quickly “You are one of the greatest bodyguards in the empire, your skill in battle is almost unsurpassed and your adherence to bushido is exemplary. Why would I not choose you?”

“I am Spider.”

“And the Spider are a Great Clan of the empire. Any good shogun worth the title would not hesitate to use all resources at their disposal. Sun Tao would not have hesitated to use the Spider.”

“But forgive my impertinence, why not someone more politically acceptable?”

Sora pursed her lips “That is impertinent. And you over step your boundaries. But I will answer you. You remind me of someone I once knew.”

“The Fortune of Persistence in the Face of Overwhelming Odds?”

Sora’s voice was sad and soft “Perhaps.”

“I am not Yama my lady. I cannot be and protect you.”

Daigotsu Akumori bowed low and returned to his post outside the door.
Onitama

Shiro Ide, 24th Day of Winter Court 1197

The days were busy. Kyuichi was up early to get ready, clean himself and have just enough time for his morning prayers, then had to head to help move the Emerald court documents from one side of the grounds to another, change again and watch the proceedings at one court or another, change again for a meal or some sort of presentation, and one last change before being paraded around as members of the Imperial College, and then returned to the safety of their compound after dinner.
The nights were boring. Everyone was under strict curfew and although they had entertained themselves for a few days, there were only so many arrows he could fletch, scrolls he could re-read, and stories he could hear before the young Kitsune wanted to run straight through the walls.
Kyuichi was in the process of finishing the careful placement of feathers in the colours of the Phoenix, trying to figure out the best configuration when he looked up and noticed something odd.
“That’s not Go,” he blurted out, then immediately tensed at his own words. If any of his sensei had heard it he would go back to the courtier classes with the babies, trying to figure out how low he needed to bow. “I mean…”
“It’s alright, Kitsune-sama.” Usagi-san continued to be very polite in his addres, Kyuichi was still unsure if it was sincere or not, but he had mellowed out considerably since they had first met. “It is not Go. I am not sure it has a name.” He said with a smile. “But kids usually call it Onitama.” The Hare clan student moved the section of Go board he was using, five squares to a side, generally used for training exercises closer to him. The pawns were the usual black and white, but a single one on each side had been marked with a dab of ink. “Some minor clans use it as a way of teaching about the Clans in the Empire. But it is a fun game in its own, once you learn the moves.”
Go or Shogi had never been Kyuichi’s favourite pastimes, but he was so bored he picked up another arrow to fletch and nodded.
“I am open to instruction, sensei.”
Hida Benjiro

Son of Hida Hatsuko and Hida (formerly Kaiu) Goemon and Grandson of Hida Junzo Sensei of Kobo Ichi Kai.

Taller than average, lean but well built. He is an open faced youth and of a friendly demeanor but quite stubborn and will stand his ground when he believes himself right even if he will face consequences later. he usually wears comfortable kimonos in the crab colors, or brown or dark blue training Gis.

Adult name: Hida Yuudai.

 Events

### Spring 1197

* Altercation on the Bridge
* Fight with Shadowlands Creatures
* Iaijutsu Competition (Joint Champion with Kitsuki Daisuke via Kharmic Strike)
Огромный паук

## Описание

Большие особи пауков размером с двух или троих людей. Имеют большие клыки и хорошую способность передвигаться по деревьям и прочим неровным плоскостям. Было замечено трое особей в лесу на востоке.

## Важные заметки

Эти пауки могут напасть на вас скрытно в ночи, при этом, благодаря способности испускать паутину, они могут попросту украсть одного или двух человек, а потом в своём логове сожрать. Если вам повезло больше и вы сумели заметить их до того как они подберутся слишком близко, не думайте что будет просто. Пауки так или иначе имеют возможность опутать вас. Также их атаки ядовиты и если ваш сопартиец упал от их атаки, он будет парализован даже если он очнётся вновь.

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Этих тварей лучше всего окружать и убивать толпой.

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House of Clouds and Rain

Tsuma, Crane Lands, 1st Night of the Topaz Championship 1198,

“Oh give them a night off Terumasa. They’re adults!”

Shosuro Beniha chided the huge Yasuki jokingly. “But they are still representing the College Beniha.” A huge hand grabbed another sweet mochi as Terumasa argued. “There is enough trouble out there in the streets of Tsuma to dissuade even the most dedicated of mischief makers.”

Beniha laughed out loud “You cannot be serious!” The Scorpion fluttered a fan expressively “Maybe a more structured evening would allay your…concerns.”

Terumasa thought about it as he ate another mochi. “What about a night with some geisha?”.

Beniha’s mask cocked to one side pensively “They are bound to encounter geisha at some point in their lives and the ones in Tsuma are unlikely to be spies or assassins. Or at least most likely not.” Beniha’s fan clicked shut with an air of finality.

“Send them to the House of Clouds and Rain, it has a good reputation and is not far from our rooms. I’ll make a booking tomorrow.”

Termuasa nodded “I’m glad we came to an agreement Beniha-sama.”

“As am I Terumasa-sama.”
Kobune "Emma-O's Fury"

Kobune "Emma-O's Fury"
Summer 1197

Yoritomo Mashite was worried. Deeply worried. Something was wrong on the ship. He adjusted the kama on his belt and moved towards the bow of the ship.

He didn't know what he was looking for, but he knew that he was looking for whatever was killing his crew. Since he had set sail a month ago the ship had been plagued with all manner of mishaps and tragedies.

Mashite had already lost his boatswain, and to make matters worse it had been his nephew. He would have to tell the boy's mother when he returned to Rokugan.

Over the days, a number of his crew had succumbed to some sort of illness. Moshi Akiko, the chief shugenja on the ship, was at a loss to explain it. The crew just seemed to be wasting away. Finally, his pet monkey had died in the night.

They were a month out from the Colonies, but he feared that if things continued in this vein, they would be lucky to make it.His remaining crew were beginning to mutter about an unseen presence but Akiko could not find anything.

As his investigation continued, he entered the hold. It was dark and the sounds of the ship seemed somehow muted down there.

There wasn't a rat anywhere to be found, nor a mouse. And yet the ship's cat had died only a few days into the journey. For a minute he thought he heard a noise from further into the ship. His hands went to his kama instinctively, but there was no one to be seen..

.The Hidden flowed out of his hiding spot and engulfed the rokugani with the sickles on his belt. He sapped the man's life force feeling it's power suffuse his being. It would be a long journey back to Thrane and his fortress Blind-stack.

He had had enough of the so called Emerald Empire and longed to return home.
Imperial College, Last day of winter court

Last day of Winter 1196

The Imperial College, Toshi Ranbo

"All the preparations are ready for the arrival of the new students my Lord." The monk bowed low to Otomo Shiribashi. "Well done Aruki, thank you for your assistance. We have a very important day tomorrow."

Aruki nodded "Truly. Do you think this will work?"

Shiribashi shrugged imperceptibly "It is the will of the Empress that it does, so it will."

With a slight grunt of effort, he stood up from his writing table "Truly we live in an exciting time." and with that, he extinguished the small writing lamp leaving the room in darkness as he exited.