Proposal

This is where the final proposal will be compiled before being posted in the forums.

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Main Forum - Sengoku - The Battle for Japan Sub Forums Empire & Trade -Interact with the Emperor. Buy supplies from merchants, conduct Local and Over-Sea trade missions Castles -- Finances kept upto date in first post - Where you meet others and conduct your province business, tea ceremonies held here Battlefields - What the name implies Archives - old threads Sticky Threads Moderator Action Registration Rules Guides Maps OOC Thread

Rules

Events

Event Rolls 1. Tsunami – Random roll for province it directly affects -75% koku production -no trade missions 2 neighboring provinces also affected -25% koku production -no foreign trade 2. Earthquake – Random roll for province it takes place in -50% koku -no trade 4 neighboring provinces also affected -25% koku production -no foreign trade 3. Peasant revolt- roll for location 2d6 x 500 rebells (+10% each year it is no dealt with) Will spread to neighboring provinces at 80% rebel size if not in a player province A player may take on the peasants even if it is not his province 4. Famine. -25% koku production for all 5. Great Harvest. +15% koku production 6.European Traders arrive. -chance to convert to Christianity -Chance to buy 100 guns. Increases Christianity in that province by 5% 7. Christian revolt in any province with a Christian population -chance if % of Christians is under 50% -if 10% Christians, then a 10 chance for revolt 2d6 x 500 troops 8. Buddhist revolt in any Christian dominated province. 2d6 x 500 9. Chinese traders arrive. -chance to buy silk and cotton 10 Nothing special happens 11. Emperor invites all daimyos to a grand diner in Kyoto 12. Chinese Invasion 5d6 Spear troops 3d6 x 200 arrow 13. Ronin overthrow of a NPC daimyo A samurai has overthrown his daimyo and now looks to expand. 2d6 x 500 men Will take 1 province and double men every other year. 14. Buddhism counter revolution Chance to convert back to Buddhism 10% of all Christians turn back to Buddha

Information & Maps

Province Names

Flower Arrangements

Background Flower arranging was a very integral part of a Samurai life. They had many past times besides warring with other clans. Most of them were Buddhists who believed all life was important, but also to try and live in the moment. One way to do this was to simply observe a sunset and realize that there would never be another sunset that was the same. Therefore they took in the beauty of a simple sunset for its own uniqueness. The art of Hana Kotaba served a similar purpose. Setting flowers in a specific way so that each part could be appreciated within the whole arrangement. RP Choose between 1 and 3 flowers for your arrangement. Also choose a vase. Lists are provided for both with meanings for each. The describe you how will set the flowers. The more specific you are, the better the RP and the more points you will earn. It can be as simple as: "Matusi places the rose at a 45 degree angle in the vase, the long stem only has 1 leaf on the left side." You do not have do give any information or explanation as to why you did it or what theme you were tying to give off. The is for the individual viewer to experience himself. However you might want to consider who you are setting the flowers for, your lord, another Daimyo, a female, a monk, etc. Flowers List of Flowers Amaryllis - Shy Anemone - Sincere Ambrosia - Pious Aster tataricus - Remembrance Azalea - Patient/Modest Bluebell - Grateful Cactus - Lust Camellia(red) - In love Camellia(yellow) - Longing Camellia(white) - Waiting Carnation - Fascination, Distinction and Love Cherry Blossom - Kind/gentle Chrysanthemum(yellow) - Imperial Chrysanthemum (white) - Truth Four lead clover - lucky Daffodil - Respect Dahlia - Good taste Daisy - Faith Edelweiss - Courage/Power Forget-me-not - True Love Freesia - Immature Gardenia - Secret Love Habenaria radiata - My thoughts will follow you into your dreams Hibiscus - Gentle Honeysuckle - Generous Hydrangea - Pride Iris - Good news/Glad tiddings Jasmine - Friendly/Graceful Lavender - Faithful Lily (white) - purity Lily (orange) - hatred/revenge Tiger lily - Wealth Lily of the Valley - Sweet Red Spider Lily - Never to meet again Lotus - Far from one he loves/purity Magnolia - Natural Mistletoe/Holly - Looking Morning glory - Willful promises Narcissus - Self-esteem Pansy - Thoughtful/caring Peony - bravery Poppy (red) - Fun loving Poppy (yellow) - Success Poppy (white) - Rejoice Primrose - Desperate Rose (red) - In love Rose (white) - Innocence/Silence Rose (yellow) - Jealousy Rose (pink) - trust/happiness/confidence Sweet Pea - Goodbye Tulip (red) - Fame/charity/trust Tulip (yellow) - One sided love Verbena - Cooperative Violet - Honesty Zinnia - Loyalty

Tea Ceremonies

The tea ceremony played an important part in the life of Japanese samurai during this time period. It was a very formal affair and had specific rules and movements that were to be followed. Simple things like how to hold the sleeves of your Kimono and where you placed items were important and primarily came from needing to not knock over or spill anything during the ceremony. Eventually each movement become extremely defined and how you performed the ritual showed how refined and educated you were. Each daiymo had his own tea house, usually in a quiet and secluded area of his compound or house. The house was arranged in a specific way, and visitors and host sat in a predetermine area, usually on cushions. The host prepared and served the tea, usually with little talk as the visitor observed his movements and methodology. After receiving the tea he would complement his host, or perhaps offer suggestions on new teas he had tried. They would proceed to talk about other affairs in a relaxed setting, without fear of being overheard.