If anyone needs a post with characters not participating in the current meeting, let me know. It is important for the various non-kage shinobi to get to know each other before the conclusion of the meeting.
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Shikata Ayameko
Ayameko had arrived precisely when she meant to. The announcement of Kage meeting meant that she, along with Shiori, Shien, and Io would be required to present themselves in the meeting room. At this point, Ayameko, despite her generally pleasant demeanor had begun to have her fill of the grumbling leader of the Land of Iron. She had been regretting a few of the choices she had made on her travel to the Chuunin Exams...
Shien had handled most of the logistics of their journey - which she had done splendidly on. Typically the Sankage would have used the transport systems that were set up by the various nations with the intention of bypassing much of the tedious travelling, however this year Ayameko had opted to travel by foot in order to travel through some of the smaller villages and territories that may not frequently get her audience. It was valuable for her to ensure the people's needs were being addressed by their representative. Of course, Io was less than amused by the choice, Ayameko having conveniently not told him about that portion of the trip.
Ayameko, along with her contingency took their seats. Politely she nodded to each of the other leaders, while Shiori, Shien, and Io were directed to their seats into some seats away from the main table. While bodyguards were atypical for such a meeting, they were permitted - not that anyone at the table really needed the protection from a bodyguard.
"Fellow kage," Ayameko began her opening remarks, her starting first a perk of her being the oldest of the three national leaders, "I hope your journeys went well. As usual, we are gathered together to watch another year of hard work on display. As always, we would like to thank Kyoko for her leadership in organizing this event and moderating these meetings, which continues to be of the utmost importance. Given the importance of our continued cooperation, I would like to make a couple of proposals this year."
Ayameko cleared her through before continuing, "The first is the establishment of shinobi squads with members from multiple nations. The second would be the establishment of an exchange program, partially to facilitate the first. I look forward to your thoughts and recommendations on such programs."
With that, she concluded her remarks, opening the floor for one of the other leaders to speak in response. Typically these meetings were a mere formality, but this year Ayameko wanted to actually make them function beyond that. Their peace had been long, but complacency was never good. Deepening their ties would ensure that none of them took for granted the peace Ayameko had sacrificed so much for.
Io was, of course, displeased with the Sankage's remarks, but it was not a forum he could protest in. However, his displeasure was not invisible to anyone, but given it was a consistent expression on his face it would be hard for anyone in the room to tell he was even more displeased than usual. Shiori, on the other hand, was pleased, having been a part of the council subcommittees that had helped flesh out some of the formalities from Kyokujitsu no Tochi's end.
Ayameko had arrived precisely when she meant to. The announcement of Kage meeting meant that she, along with Shiori, Shien, and Io would be required to present themselves in the meeting room. At this point, Ayameko, despite her generally pleasant demeanor had begun to have her fill of the grumbling leader of the Land of Iron. She had been regretting a few of the choices she had made on her travel to the Chuunin Exams...
Shien had handled most of the logistics of their journey - which she had done splendidly on. Typically the Sankage would have used the transport systems that were set up by the various nations with the intention of bypassing much of the tedious travelling, however this year Ayameko had opted to travel by foot in order to travel through some of the smaller villages and territories that may not frequently get her audience. It was valuable for her to ensure the people's needs were being addressed by their representative. Of course, Io was less than amused by the choice, Ayameko having conveniently not told him about that portion of the trip.
Ayameko, along with her contingency took their seats. Politely she nodded to each of the other leaders, while Shiori, Shien, and Io were directed to their seats into some seats away from the main table. While bodyguards were atypical for such a meeting, they were permitted - not that anyone at the table really needed the protection from a bodyguard.
"Fellow kage," Ayameko began her opening remarks, her starting first a perk of her being the oldest of the three national leaders, "I hope your journeys went well. As usual, we are gathered together to watch another year of hard work on display. As always, we would like to thank Kyoko for her leadership in organizing this event and moderating these meetings, which continues to be of the utmost importance. Given the importance of our continued cooperation, I would like to make a couple of proposals this year."
Ayameko cleared her through before continuing, "The first is the establishment of shinobi squads with members from multiple nations. The second would be the establishment of an exchange program, partially to facilitate the first. I look forward to your thoughts and recommendations on such programs."
With that, she concluded her remarks, opening the floor for one of the other leaders to speak in response. Typically these meetings were a mere formality, but this year Ayameko wanted to actually make them function beyond that. Their peace had been long, but complacency was never good. Deepening their ties would ensure that none of them took for granted the peace Ayameko had sacrificed so much for.
Io was, of course, displeased with the Sankage's remarks, but it was not a forum he could protest in. However, his displeasure was not invisible to anyone, but given it was a consistent expression on his face it would be hard for anyone in the room to tell he was even more displeased than usual. Shiori, on the other hand, was pleased, having been a part of the council subcommittees that had helped flesh out some of the formalities from Kyokujitsu no Tochi's end.
I have too many characters myself over the years from video games to even put one down here. I'm actually on the verge of posting my own roleplay from a story I want to write out and publish. I'm thinking along the lines of receiving ideas from other people for the story then implementing them into the story itself. I've been working on it for years now and still haven't started it, because I just don't feel it's the right time to start it.
I did do a Skyrim RP on the old site years back that took off, but ended up dying out, because not too many people at the time were in to The Elder Scrolls. I agree on the whole notion that a mage should carry a weapon as well as his/her magic. Even wear armor. Sometimes, magic will fail or the character will run out of magicka, so you have to be prepared for these events.
Slight sidebar: I'd strongly encourage you to start, regardless of whether you feel it is the right time. I did that for years and lost a lot of time where I could have had the novel completed. Very rarely will writing it ever feel like the write time, but you have to make it the right time by just doing it.
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As for RP in games, I don't go to the extent the OP does, but I do tend to enjoy games where I can make my characters exist in those universe through lots of customization or talents.
Seems like too many generalisations and assumptions getting thrown about. If you feel unwelcome, it's because you've let yourself feel unwelcome, or because you've decided any one or two or even three people represent the whole arena. They don't.
As an 'outsider', exactly - a few people don't represent the community. There are a number that I have quite nice conversations with and now that I'm back on shitty internet for the next few years (and now that I closed up one of my business ventures), look forward to continuing. If someone stresses me out, I just don't generally participate in matches or events with that person.
However, there definitely feels like there can be a big barrier to overcome that can feel not worth getting over if you have a bad experience. But, that is pretty typical for any differences in culture or style.
Historically, one of the major nations had hosted the Chuunin Exams. However, that tradition had ended quite abruptly. First, from the rampaging bijuu and their aftermath that had consumed far too much from the world for anyone to concern themselves with hosting such things - and the fact that promotions from rank were very often given on the battlefield. The second, and complete end, was a small three line note in the Three Nation Accords that identified the Kyuuseishi would be responsible for hosting the Exams. It been a point of little contention, not soley from weariness, but from the logical position that a neutral, and consistent host would be a positive change. Plus, the Kyuueseishu could potentially recruit from the ranks as well as provide them with a purpose since they no longer were the caretakers of the Jinchuuriki.
The Chuunin exams had a greater importance to the world than most of their participants knew. It was a reason for the world to converge and celebrate, although most of the gennin were too young to understand the significance. The setup was roughly the same each year with three rounds: a written examination, a 'mission', and a one on one match with another gennin. The written exam took place in stages prior to the 'official' start of the exams, which is when most people showed up to watch. There were a few, such as the Yuki clan of the Land of Fire that came to cheer on the written exams with such excitement that they often made the crowds for the more generally exciting portions seem apathetic.
The build up over the next few days would be important. Many high ranking officials would be using the exams as an opportunity for many official and unofficial meetings with other officials - it was actually an event where most of the years political negotiations tended to happen.
The three Kages always met prior to the opening ceremony, along with many of their most senior government officials.
Kyokujitsu no Tochi would be represented by Ayameko, along with a begrudgingly present Masazane Io of the Land of Iron, Yuki Shiori of the Land of Fire, and the right hand to the Sankage, Shien of the Land of Rivers. Kyokujitsu no Tochi always sent a formal delegation of four people, usually the most senior council members. The rest, of course, were welcome to be present at the Exams, but were not typically admitted into the Kages meeting mostly do to time and space constraints.
It was not typical for villages to be nearly empty of all but those needed for essential day-to-day operations. Of course, in a world with a cooperative shinobi travel network, that did not mean the leaders were more than a minute away from their village at all moments. For the Kyokujitsu no Tochi, they made sure that they travelled with a small contingent of shinobi capable of transporting the Sankage back to the village immediately in times of crisis, instances where seconds mattered.
The island was always a significant effort by the Kyuuseishi. Many vendors specifically constructed small stands to sell items commemorating the exams and to show their national pride and support for those gennin participating. Food vendors would come from all across countries in order to make a name for themselves, often creating unique dishes specifically for the event, and usually with names as homages or puns to some current event, place, or participant. The last staple to these events was the number of Masazane clan members there selling their wares, often trying to convince those eligible for the practical portions of the Exams that their tool would give them the edge - the shadier ones tended to make themselves scarce when Masazane Io would make his presence known. There had been many instances where one of those who had not gotten his permission had their stand destroyed by the clan leader himself.
Weather, of course, had been meticulously planned out in advance. By a combination of analysis and a few strongly Fuuton users, the Exams would, not just expected to, have perfect weather.
The Chuunin exams had a greater importance to the world than most of their participants knew. It was a reason for the world to converge and celebrate, although most of the gennin were too young to understand the significance. The setup was roughly the same each year with three rounds: a written examination, a 'mission', and a one on one match with another gennin. The written exam took place in stages prior to the 'official' start of the exams, which is when most people showed up to watch. There were a few, such as the Yuki clan of the Land of Fire that came to cheer on the written exams with such excitement that they often made the crowds for the more generally exciting portions seem apathetic.
The build up over the next few days would be important. Many high ranking officials would be using the exams as an opportunity for many official and unofficial meetings with other officials - it was actually an event where most of the years political negotiations tended to happen.
The three Kages always met prior to the opening ceremony, along with many of their most senior government officials.
Kyokujitsu no Tochi would be represented by Ayameko, along with a begrudgingly present Masazane Io of the Land of Iron, Yuki Shiori of the Land of Fire, and the right hand to the Sankage, Shien of the Land of Rivers. Kyokujitsu no Tochi always sent a formal delegation of four people, usually the most senior council members. The rest, of course, were welcome to be present at the Exams, but were not typically admitted into the Kages meeting mostly do to time and space constraints.
It was not typical for villages to be nearly empty of all but those needed for essential day-to-day operations. Of course, in a world with a cooperative shinobi travel network, that did not mean the leaders were more than a minute away from their village at all moments. For the Kyokujitsu no Tochi, they made sure that they travelled with a small contingent of shinobi capable of transporting the Sankage back to the village immediately in times of crisis, instances where seconds mattered.
The island was always a significant effort by the Kyuuseishi. Many vendors specifically constructed small stands to sell items commemorating the exams and to show their national pride and support for those gennin participating. Food vendors would come from all across countries in order to make a name for themselves, often creating unique dishes specifically for the event, and usually with names as homages or puns to some current event, place, or participant. The last staple to these events was the number of Masazane clan members there selling their wares, often trying to convince those eligible for the practical portions of the Exams that their tool would give them the edge - the shadier ones tended to make themselves scarce when Masazane Io would make his presence known. There had been many instances where one of those who had not gotten his permission had their stand destroyed by the clan leader himself.
Weather, of course, had been meticulously planned out in advance. By a combination of analysis and a few strongly Fuuton users, the Exams would, not just expected to, have perfect weather.
Okay, since we have all of the Kage...
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