Lucia thinks for a bit and says, "I guess we can invite her. We haven't really kept too much in contact with her for a good while now but she did help out a bit when we were still dealing with Rat Liver."
Well, we have plenty of time to send out invitations. It will take some time to get a response from my parents. My family's holdings are on the farthest most part of Edo from Chronero. My family holds someone the most fertile lands for grazing cattle. They provide meat to almost the whole country. Once the men if my family serve their time in the military, they run and administer the farms.
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Lucia says as they walk. "You never told me that. I don't mean to imply your family doesn't know what they're doing but... why send people to train with the military if they are going to be running cattle farms?"
It is Edo law. The first two sons born to any family must spend a term in the military. For commoner family's that usually involves 4 years as a soldier. As the family's class standings improves they opportunities for higher ranked training increases. My family can elect to go straight to officers training. It's a 6 year program that covers everything from weapons training to history and tactics. It is a hold over from when Edo was at war with in itself. It now serves to provide incentive to have large familys and create opportunities for advancement in life, even for commoners. One of my teachers is the son of a rice farmer.
As of yet, my brothers are still too young to enroll. But they will when they come of age. Atleast I think they will. I kind if made a mess if those traditions and the law is unclear on the consequences.
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
"It's weird how different thing can be between places. Over here, ever since the 2nd Star age, no one would bat an eye over if a man or a woman enrolled in the military. Don't get me wrong, we still have some gender norms like people usually think that the men are the stronger protectors of homes and families but if the roles are reversed its not something that really stands out too much. I guess you can say gender norms are more of a suggestion than a tradition. Do you have rampant cultist problems in Edo like we have here? Mandatory military training sounds rough but it might actually be better in the long run if nightmare demons are something we need to worry about. " She then asks, "So did you enroll for officer training? On one hand you said your family is high standing enough to go straight for officer training but then women aren't supposed to train at all there so..."
Edo has almost no culist activity anymore. So the amount of men who stay is not very high. But with so many trained, our reserves are extremely high so a massive army can be raised quickly if needed.
As for me, I am my family's first born child. My father never acted disappointed that I was not born a boy, but as I got older I could see the social pressures put on him by our standings, since my brothers went born until my late teens. I decided to take that responsibility on myself to try to bring some relief to my father. He fought very hard to get me enrolled and to his delight, I excelled.
Despite my prowess and dedication to my studies, many teachers hated me for breaking tradition and going around the law. They resented me and I knew it. One day, after I had graduated with high honors, I was sparing with one of the instructors in front of new recruits. It was just supposed to be an exhibition to show the recruits what they can achieve, but the teacher had picked me to humiliate me infront of new students in the same fashion Mura tried to earlier today. I struck out in anger and maimed him.
My family's standings considered, I was given exile with the chance to return if I can bring enough fame to myself and my family. Though I doubt I'll ever get to see my home again. Tomoe looks a sad when she considers the very real chance of never going home
But, now i have the freedom to go where i want and do what i want, and love who i want. And i would never take that back.
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Lucia listens to Tomoe and then gives her a pat on the back. "Don't say that. You're already semi-famous and our adventures are just starting right? I'm sure with Mystery, and Kate and even Ingrid, you'd become as famous as Yuno one day. Maybe even more famous. They will definitely welcome you back. To me it sounds like your dad never thought of you as bringing dishonor to his family. It sounds like he might be proud of you. Why don't you start sending letters more often? I'm sure he'd love to hear from you again. Tell him of all our exploits. Tell him how we killed a Deep Demon and tell him how we made friends with the greatest warrior in the land... who just happens to be a woman. " Lucia then says mischievously, "I'd give everything I own including the clothes off my back just to see how everyone who ever wanted to humiliate you and underestimated you react to Ms. Genocide"
Tomoe stops and looks Lucia softly in her eyes. That, is why i love you so much. She gives her fiancé a deep and overly passionate kiss. AS she breaks the kiss she firmly grabs Lucias chest and gives it a squeeze. And you have an amazing body.
Lucia raises an eyebrow then responds with a smirk, "Let's save that for the bedroom... Speaking of which." She looks up at the night sky and says, "It's pretty late. Should we head home?"
Last night when they got back to the house, they would notice that Kate wasn't there. Waking up, she would notice that Kate still wasn't home. Ingrid however is awake faster than everyone is looking a bit worse now. She has messy hair and usually stares at Lucia. When asked what's up she says nothing. With Kate out and Mystery on her mission, Lucia gets to cooking. She was going to ask Ingrid to cook but something about the way Ingrid was staring at her made her uneasy so she decides to cook herself. Tomoe wakes to the smell of burning. Lucia burnt the bread... and the eggs. A good cook, she is not.
"Oh good you're awake." Lucia says putting down a plate of black mush. She asks, "Kate isn't here so you wanna go back to one of the taverns to grab breakfast?"
Tomoe wasn't sure if she was actually seeing purple toxic fumes coming off the plate of...stuff, but as Lucia had been the one to suggest it she didn't feel bad about not wanting to eat it. Yes. Do you want to join us Emi-chan?
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Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Lucia thinks. She says, "I think we need to buy all the materials and transport them first. It's going to take a whole 15 days to build the things. We should probably try and find Kate so she can help us build."
Lucia thinks for a bit and says, "I guess we can invite her. We haven't really kept too much in contact with her for a good while now but she did help out a bit when we were still dealing with Rat Liver."
Well, we have plenty of time to send out invitations. It will take some time to get a response from my parents. My family's holdings are on the farthest most part of Edo from Chronero. My family holds someone the most fertile lands for grazing cattle. They provide meat to almost the whole country. Once the men if my family serve their time in the military, they run and administer the farms.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Lucia says as they walk. "You never told me that. I don't mean to imply your family doesn't know what they're doing but... why send people to train with the military if they are going to be running cattle farms?"
It is Edo law. The first two sons born to any family must spend a term in the military. For commoner family's that usually involves 4 years as a soldier. As the family's class standings improves they opportunities for higher ranked training increases. My family can elect to go straight to officers training. It's a 6 year program that covers everything from weapons training to history and tactics. It is a hold over from when Edo was at war with in itself. It now serves to provide incentive to have large familys and create opportunities for advancement in life, even for commoners. One of my teachers is the son of a rice farmer.
As of yet, my brothers are still too young to enroll. But they will when they come of age. Atleast I think they will. I kind if made a mess if those traditions and the law is unclear on the consequences.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
"It's weird how different thing can be between places. Over here, ever since the 2nd Star age, no one would bat an eye over if a man or a woman enrolled in the military. Don't get me wrong, we still have some gender norms like people usually think that the men are the stronger protectors of homes and families but if the roles are reversed its not something that really stands out too much. I guess you can say gender norms are more of a suggestion than a tradition. Do you have rampant cultist problems in Edo like we have here? Mandatory military training sounds rough but it might actually be better in the long run if nightmare demons are something we need to worry about. " She then asks, "So did you enroll for officer training? On one hand you said your family is high standing enough to go straight for officer training but then women aren't supposed to train at all there so..."
Edo has almost no culist activity anymore. So the amount of men who stay is not very high. But with so many trained, our reserves are extremely high so a massive army can be raised quickly if needed.
As for me, I am my family's first born child. My father never acted disappointed that I was not born a boy, but as I got older I could see the social pressures put on him by our standings, since my brothers went born until my late teens. I decided to take that responsibility on myself to try to bring some relief to my father. He fought very hard to get me enrolled and to his delight, I excelled.
Despite my prowess and dedication to my studies, many teachers hated me for breaking tradition and going around the law. They resented me and I knew it. One day, after I had graduated with high honors, I was sparing with one of the instructors in front of new recruits. It was just supposed to be an exhibition to show the recruits what they can achieve, but the teacher had picked me to humiliate me infront of new students in the same fashion Mura tried to earlier today. I struck out in anger and maimed him.
My family's standings considered, I was given exile with the chance to return if I can bring enough fame to myself and my family. Though I doubt I'll ever get to see my home again. Tomoe looks a sad when she considers the very real chance of never going home
But, now i have the freedom to go where i want and do what i want, and love who i want. And i would never take that back.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Lucia listens to Tomoe and then gives her a pat on the back. "Don't say that. You're already semi-famous and our adventures are just starting right? I'm sure with Mystery, and Kate and even Ingrid, you'd become as famous as Yuno one day. Maybe even more famous. They will definitely welcome you back. To me it sounds like your dad never thought of you as bringing dishonor to his family. It sounds like he might be proud of you. Why don't you start sending letters more often? I'm sure he'd love to hear from you again. Tell him of all our exploits. Tell him how we killed a Deep Demon and tell him how we made friends with the greatest warrior in the land... who just happens to be a woman. " Lucia then says mischievously, "I'd give everything I own including the clothes off my back just to see how everyone who ever wanted to humiliate you and underestimated you react to Ms. Genocide"
Tomoe stops and looks Lucia softly in her eyes. That, is why i love you so much. She gives her fiancé a deep and overly passionate kiss. AS she breaks the kiss she firmly grabs Lucias chest and gives it a squeeze. And you have an amazing body.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Lucia raises an eyebrow then responds with a smirk, "Let's save that for the bedroom... Speaking of which." She looks up at the night sky and says, "It's pretty late. Should we head home?"
Tomoe replys, lust heavy in her voice. Yes, I think we should.
The next morning, Lucia would be awake before Tomoe, for a change.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Last night when they got back to the house, they would notice that Kate wasn't there. Waking up, she would notice that Kate still wasn't home. Ingrid however is awake faster than everyone is looking a bit worse now. She has messy hair and usually stares at Lucia. When asked what's up she says nothing. With Kate out and Mystery on her mission, Lucia gets to cooking. She was going to ask Ingrid to cook but something about the way Ingrid was staring at her made her uneasy so she decides to cook herself. Tomoe wakes to the smell of burning. Lucia burnt the bread... and the eggs. A good cook, she is not.
Groggy, Tomoe emerges from the bedroom. She begins to say Is someone bur...And stops as she sees her beloved trying to cook.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
"Oh good you're awake." Lucia says putting down a plate of black mush. She asks, "Kate isn't here so you wanna go back to one of the taverns to grab breakfast?"
Tomoe wasn't sure if she was actually seeing purple toxic fumes coming off the plate of...stuff, but as Lucia had been the one to suggest it she didn't feel bad about not wanting to eat it. Yes. Do you want to join us Emi-chan?
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Ingrid turned swiftly to Tomoe and said with a smile, "Of course. I'd love to join you. Let's go." She moves in and grabs Tomoe's arm in a hug.
Tomoe leads her two favorite ladys to the nearest tavern for breakfast. When seated she asks Should we contract our new house today?
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Lucia thinks. She says, "I think we need to buy all the materials and transport them first. It's going to take a whole 15 days to build the things. We should probably try and find Kate so she can help us build."
She is probably with Seraph. We can go to his office when we are done. We do have one stop along the way though.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)
Lucia asks curious, "And that place is?"
You will find out when we get there.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 12 (8W-4L)- - Coliseum of Conquest: Master of Faerie Fire. Just don't ask her to spell it.
Grianne Wildpaw: Wood Elf Druid level 6 (2W-1L)- - Coliseum Reborn : Master of a Myriad of forms.
Runt, the Stormchosen: Half-Orc barbarian level 5 -- The Guild
Tomoe Gozen: Human Fighter Samurai level 5 -- Cronero (Solo Campaign)