The Day of Thunder

[Ryoshun Nao]

We are missing the Craft: Scroll, Lore: Spirit Realms, and Earth spell.

Oh, I should have done the Spirit Realms roll instead of Caligraphy.

If the dicepool is the same, we could ask for it to count as Spirit Realms?

The only difference is emphasis, but there were no 1s in the roll.

[Haka Tae-soo]

Tai's Earth spell that is in the White Tiger scroll.

Bolstering the Nine Thunders [new spell]
Ring/Mastery: Earth 3 [Battle][Defense]
Range: 30'
Area of Effect: Targets up to caster's Shugenja School Rank
Duration: 10 minutes
Raises: Duration (+1 minute), Targets (+1)
This spell infuses the targets (who may include the caster) with firm and unyielding courage, bolstered by the eternal power of the Earth. For the duration of the spell, all targets gain +5k0 to resist any kind of Fear effect or Corruption/Taint, whether magical or natural. Additionally, the earth kami envelop the target with their embrace, covering his skin with a stony barrier that repels physical blows. The target gains Reduction of a value equal to 5x the caster's School Rank, to a maximum of 20. However, this spell is associated with the prophecy of the Nine Thunders, and those whose connection to the Thunders is tenuous do not receive the same degree of blessing from the Earth kami. Samurai who are not of the original Nine Great Clans receive only +3k0 to their rolls to resist Fear and Reduction of 3x the caster's School Rank. Anyone who has at least a full Rank of Shadowlands Taint cannot benefit from this spell, although this will not actually reveal that they are Tainted.

Just got Canary's message that I should/could write one as well. Will work on that and give you a holler when it's done. Should have something up for tomorrow.

[Ryoshun Nao]

We are missing the Craft: Scroll, Lore: Spirit Realms, and Earth spell.

Oh, I should have done the Spirit Realms roll instead of Caligraphy.

If the dicepool is the same, we could ask for it to count as Spirit Realms?

I decided to just roll it in addition to the others. Success with 2 raises.

[Hisomu Reo]

Interlocking Scroll architecture and scrolls are made

D6 Craft the Interlocking Rods for the Ritual - Craft (Stonework)/Intelligence-TN 25 - VP spent | 7k6 ⇒ 68 (TN: 25)
D6 Craft the Interlocking Rods for the Ritual - Craft (Scroll)/Intelligence-TN 20 - | 6k5 ⇒ 30 (TN: 20)

[Togashi Satsuki]

All rolls here

Thank you, Reo!

And with that, we have successfully completed the entire thing! Good job team!

[Saru Shang]

Yay, team! Teamwork makes the...dream might be too on the nose in this game, haha!

[Hisomu Reo]

Yay, team! Teamwork makes the...dream might be too on the nose in this game, haha!

Teamwork makes the dreams bound in a magical ritual?

[Hiruma Naraku]

Teamwork forcefully splits and anchor the eldritch horrors and casts their essence into a dark and senseless void

[Kaijarisuigyo]

Thinking of it, are Chouri "and friends" aware of the fact we are effectively doing a remake of her ritual? We haven't been exactly discreet about it.

EDIT: Satsuki already covering that angle.

[Haka Tae-soo]

Water spell for the Ritual approved. Posting here along with the other ones for reference!

We're just missing the text for the Air one, I think?

Vermillion Bird Scroll

Honor of the Thunders [new spell]
Ring/Mastery: Fire 3 [Battle]
Range: 30'
Area of Effect: Targets up to Shugenja School Rank
Duration: 5 Rounds
Raises: Targets (+1), Duration (+1 Round per Raise), Range (+10' per Raise)
This spell invokes the virtues of the soul to combat evil and corruption, opening their spirits to the essence of heroes of ancient past. The targets of the spell receives a bonus to all Attack Rolls, Skill Rolls, and Trait Rolls equal to your Fire Ring, as well as +1k1 to all damage rolls against enemies who possess at least 1 rank of Shadowlands Taint, Corruption, or are under the influence of the Lying Darkness. Samurai who are not of the original Nine Great Clans do not receive the bonus to damage rolls. Anyone who has at least a full Rank of Shadowlands Taint cannot benefit from this spell, although this will not actually reveal that they are Tainted.

White Tiger Scroll

Bolstering the Nine Thunders [new spell]
Ring/Mastery: Earth 3 [Battle][Defense]
Range: 30'
Area of Effect: Targets up to caster's Shugenja School Rank
Duration: 10 minutes
Raises: Duration (+1 minute), Targets (+1)
This spell infuses the targets (who may include the caster) with firm and unyielding courage, bolstered by the eternal power of the Earth. For the duration of the spell, all targets gain +5k0 to resist any kind of Fear effect or Corruption/Taint, whether magical or natural. Additionally, the earth kami envelop the target with their embrace, covering his skin with a stony barrier that repels physical blows. The target gains Reduction of a value equal to 5x the caster's School Rank, to a maximum of 20. However, this spell is associated with the prophecy of the Nine Thunders, and those whose connection to the Thunders is tenuous do not receive the same degree of blessing from the Earth kami. Samurai who are not of the original Nine Great Clans receive only +3k0 to their rolls to resist Fear and Reduction of 3x the caster's School Rank. Anyone who has at least a full Rank of Shadowlands Taint cannot benefit from this spell, although this will not actually reveal that they are Tainted.

Black Tortoise Scroll

Guardian of the Nine Thunders [new spell]
Ring/Mastery: Water 4 [Defense, Battle]
Range: 30ft (for the position the Guardian is called in)
Area of Effect: All selected allies within a 20ft radius of the Spirit.
Duration: 3 rounds
Raises: Duration (+1 round per Raise), Area of Effect (+5 ft per Raise), Special (Caster's Water Ring is considered 1 rank higher per 2 Raises), Special (Targets' Water Ring is considered 1 rank higher for movement purposes for 2 Raises).

You call forth the spirit of the Guardian of the Deep River, also known as the Black Tortoise, to protect and guide your comrades in battle. The spirit is intangible and appears in a space you can see within the spell's range. The spirit looks like a transparent Black Tortoise.

When the spirit appears, all allies within range of the spirit recover a number of Wounds equal to twice the caster's Water.

While the spell is active, at the Reactions stage of each round, the spirit may move a number of feet equal to ten times the Caster's water; after that movement, all allies within range of the spirit's new position recover a number of Wounds equal to the caster's Water.

All allies within range of the spirit also have their Water Ring increased by 1 for the purpose of their Move Actions while the spell is active.

When the spell ends, the Spirit dissolves into a pool of water at its current position.

Azure Dragon Scroll
TBD

[Ryoshun Nao]

I'm open to ideas. It's ML 3.

[Togashi Satsuki]

Maybe something like Striking the Storm?

Striking the Storm [CR]
Ring/Mastery: Air 3 (Defense)
Range: Personal
Area of Effect: Self
Duration: 3 rounds
Raises: Duration (+1 round)
The most powerful winds can turn aside not only arrows, but steel as well. You may summon a buffet of winds that surrounds you in an unrelenting cocoon of swirling air. Your Armor TN is increased by +20 against both melee and ranged attacks. The force of the winds surrounding you prevents you from hearing others if they speak to you, however.

[Haka Tae-soo]

Maybe something like Striking the Storm?

Striking the Storm [CR]
Ring/Mastery: Air 3 (Defense)
Range: Personal
Area of Effect: Self
Duration: 3 rounds
Raises: Duration (+1 round)
The most powerful winds can turn aside not only arrows, but steel as well. You may summon a buffet of winds that surrounds you in an unrelenting cocoon of swirling air. Your Armor TN is increased by +20 against both melee and ranged attacks. The force of the winds surrounding you prevents you from hearing others if they speak to you, however.

I like the idea of protection, but I feel something that helps a group of allies instead of a single one would fit the theme better?

Maybe a smaller increase to TN to a group of allies instead? What do you two think?

Or maybe something that keeps enemies out from a region and avoids ranged attacks in the area (a la DnD Wall of Air) if going for something completely different... what else would be thematic for air?

[Togashi Satsuki]

Yeah, a smaller boost to multiple targets sounds cool!

[Ryoshun Nao]

That works with the way Nao was thinking about it, a rising vortex. I was picturing more of a targeted updraft, but a wind wall works.

[Jiyo Sora]

Thinking of it, are Chouri "and friends" aware of the fact we are effectively doing a remake of her ritual? We haven't been exactly discreet about it.

EDIT: Satsuki already covering that angle.

Sora had basically told her about it by Late Afternoon Day 5.

Although Satsuki actually letting her take a part in it is new- given her response on the morning of Day 5, Sora was going to see what end-runs he could do.

[Togashi Satsuki]

Thinking of it, are Chouri "and friends" aware of the fact we are effectively doing a remake of her ritual? We haven't been exactly discreet about it.

EDIT: Satsuki already covering that angle.

Sora had basically told her about it by Late Afternoon Day 5.

Although Satsuki actually letting her take a part in it is new- given her response on the morning of Day 5, Sora was going to see what end-runs he could do.

Sora wanted Satsuki to let Chouri provide input on devising the ritual, which Satsuki refused. But everything about the ritual is now more or less ready on the morning of Day 6 (scrolls, spellcraft, the whole shebang), and while Satsuki is approaching her about the ritual, it's not exactly about Chouri creating the ritual.

[Togashi Satsuki]

Added in Chuchu's special contribution!

"It's quite the work. Alone it would have taken too long to do it all, but with everyone working together we've been able to make it happen so quickly..."

Chuchu's eyes take on a strange shine while she examines their work -- as if reflecting a meteor shower. The world slows to a crawl as she raises a hand to pass it over each scroll.

As she does so she draws forth a vibrant glow onto the parchment that simmers and sparks to life. Its scenes change. Half-symbol, half-real nezumi join the men below, arms raised upwards to the stars that burst into existence above both on the page. Everything her magic adds is bright and shining with the intensity of something more Real than reality itself, vibrant thrumming so potent it can be physically felt the closer one leans towards it -- and it does not dim or fade even when Chuchu sits back to admire her work.

"You need need need Name for this," She finally breaks the silence. "You humans are corruptible. Your magic is, too. Bring this scroll to my people every three years, and we will purify and strengthen its Name for you. Do this, and peace will return to your dreams and your people." The shaman nods, satisfied, and wags her tail.

[D6EM] Name Lore TN 20, three called raises for special effect. Bless Name active for failure re-roll. +1k1 Name point to protect the Dreaming. | 10k4 ⇒ 61 (TN: 35)
"Incorruptible" added to the scrolls' Names.

[Togashi Satsuki]

That works with the way Nao was thinking about it, a rising vortex. I was picturing more of a targeted updraft, but a wind wall works.

Suggestion:

Dance of the Azure Dragon
Ring/Mastery: Air 3 (Defense)
Range: 50'
Area of Effect: 50' radius, centered on caster
Duration: 3 rounds
Raises: Duration (+1 round)
You manifest the air kami into the mighty Azure Dragon of the guardian beasts, which weaves around you an your allies to protect them.
The Armor TN of all allies within the area is increased by +10 against melee attacks and +15 against ranged attacks. Additionally, opponents find their movements hindered when trying to approach those protected by the Azure Dragon - any opponent moving towards you or any ally within the area of effect must make a Contested Roll using their Strength against your Air. Every opponent that fails suffers Knockdown.

[Ryoshun Nao]

Love that.