It was a more-or-less average day at the gates; no unusual visitors or idiotic run attempts, perhaps the guard would see this as a blessing, the more savvy of them might be bracing themselves for an inevitable onslaught of random nonsense that always seems to happen during days that would dare be 'more-or-less average'.
For those on guard, the surprise would take the form of an unusually organized procession approaching their gates. A party of about a dozen tall figures in magnificent white armor made their march closer and closer to the village; the front ranks of the group were equipped with halberds while the rear of the troupe possessed lever-action repeaters. Their lack of siege weaponry made it unlikely that they were going to try to break into the village, which meant they were most likely escorts for some high-class figure. Either that or they were really, really stupid. Either way, the guard probably didn't have anything to worry about.
As the armored procession completed it's march, a young Kaminarijin woman of relatively short stature made her way to the front of the platoon. Her dark hair flowed down her back, and her body was adorned by a red cloak. Those who had some knowledge of recent events in Tenouza would identify her as Yamauchi Shuu, the current Disciple, heir to the Pontiff's holy office.
"Lieutenant. The horn, please? I'd rather not have to shout." Shuu requested, holding her hand out. A soldier from the front of the platoon stepped forward and handed Shuu a small trumpet-like instrument. Shuu wasted no time in making her presence known; she lifted the instrument to her lips and proceeded to sound a welcoming blast that could be heard from at least ten city blocks away. Once she was assured that she had made enough noise to alert the guards (and the majority of the village populace, for that matter), Shuu gave the horn back to the soldier; who made his way back to the formation once he had retrieved the instrument from the girl.
Ohhhh boy, what a lovely day to be a guard, right?
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For those on guard, the surprise would take the form of an unusually organized procession approaching their gates. A party of about a dozen tall figures in magnificent white armor made their march closer and closer to the village; the front ranks of the group were equipped with halberds while the rear of the troupe possessed lever-action repeaters. Their lack of siege weaponry made it unlikely that they were going to try to break into the village, which meant they were most likely escorts for some high-class figure. Either that or they were really, really stupid. Either way, the guard probably didn't have anything to worry about.
As the armored procession completed it's march, a young Kaminarijin woman of relatively short stature made her way to the front of the platoon. Her dark hair flowed down her back, and her body was adorned by a red cloak. Those who had some knowledge of recent events in Tenouza would identify her as Yamauchi Shuu, the current Disciple, heir to the Pontiff's holy office.
Yamauchi Shuu [iNPC]
"Lieutenant. The horn, please? I'd rather not have to shout." Shuu requested, holding her hand out. A soldier from the front of the platoon stepped forward and handed Shuu a small trumpet-like instrument. Shuu wasted no time in making her presence known; she lifted the instrument to her lips and proceeded to sound a welcoming blast that could be heard from at least ten city blocks away. Once she was assured that she had made enough noise to alert the guards (and the majority of the village populace, for that matter), Shuu gave the horn back to the soldier; who made his way back to the formation once he had retrieved the instrument from the girl.
Ohhhh boy, what a lovely day to be a guard, right?
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