Battle Lines

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

Battle Lines
Written By:	Nancy Sauer
Edited By:	Fred Wan
Released:	December 2006
Link:	[1]

Battle Lines is a fiction written by Nancy Sauer and edited by Fred Wan. It was first released on the Alderac Forums on the 9th of December 2006. [2].

1 Annotated Story
2 Characters
- 2.1 Not Present, But Mentioned
3 Relevant Tournament Results

[edit] Annotated Story

Toturi Kurako

It opens in Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho on the Empress Toturi Kurako reminiscing about her childhood. She is joined by the Imperial Advisor Doji Tanitsu. Kurako expresses her wish to reinstate the position of Protector of the Imperial City. Tanitsu voices his concern that it could be seen as a move against the Shogun, but Kurako insists it be done.

Somewhere else in Toshi Ranbo, Doji Nagori is walking when he meets Shosuro Higatsuku. Higatsuku congratulates Nagori on recieving Kakita's Sword, and frequently tries to subtlety point out that Nagori has no skill with the blade. Nagori, turns Higatsuku's words against him, and makes Higastuku look the fool.

In the Doji Estate in Toshi Ranbo, Kakita Munemori is approached by Bayushi Adachi. Adachi gives Munemori information regarding the Shogun's troops which is a gift from her Clan Champion to his.

Elsewhere in Toshi Ranbo, Bayushi Kaukatsu is meeting with Shosuro Jimen. Jimen is inquiring as to why Kaukatsu made Higatsuku confront Nagori. Kaukatsu revealed it was a ploy to occupy the attentions of the Empress, by making the Shogun appear her opposition.