The Imperial Gardens

Billgar · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:16 am Post subject: The Imperial Gardens

As the night creeps onward a brisk wind trickles though the trees during the summer evening. The Emperor sits in the gardens with his pipe in hand. looking up to the stars the often hyper-active ruler seems lost in thought. The kizami expires and he flicks the donkey into tobaccobon. A small insect perches upon his golden hakama as his head falls back and his hair blows in the breeze. How the full moon does shine on such a night. Standing he retreats no doubt to get some rest for the busy day that lies ahead.

As dawn finally approaches rays of sunlight make their ways across the treetops and enter the garden. Vibrant colors enter the scene as fields of flowers emerge from the darkness. The water of the lake glistens in the mornings warm orange glow. Lump birds rest atop a gazebo that lays in the center of the water; A perching lizard nests upon the bridge that gives access to it. No doubt the lizard was brought to the capital as a pet, for it is a bit too far from the Forest of Souls for such a small creature to make the journey.

In the distance, the palace can be seen. Truly a sight of splendor.

Koku · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

As quickly and quietly as I can I make my entrance into the garden, being careful not to kill or step on anything. I get onto a tree and start to relax, looking up at the sky and life in the tree. I feel at peace in this area, and do not plan to move any time soon.
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Billgar · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject:

Sitting in the gazebo in have a pot of tea with me which we rest upon the table. Sipping at my cup, we look around to see noone. The kingdom is empty. We continue to drink my tea.

*later*

After quite some time passes we assume that something must have gone wrong. The night wanes on and we are out of tea. Leaving the gazebo we we stroll along the shores of the lake we listen to the evening cicadas.

Koku · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

As morning approaches I wake up from a slumber and start to make my wait out of the garden as it is possible that there are missions to do.

2 days later I return. I get back into my favorite tree and start to relax, taking in the sites in front of me. Within two hours I make my leave to go do something else for fun.
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Billgar · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:33 pm Post subject:

We are there as well though we stay out of Kokus way letting him enjoy his time in the traquil gardens.

Sitting at the edge of the lake, we puff at our kiseru.

Koku · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject:

Returning I go to my tree and stand up on it to see more of the land. Looking far past the lake I can barely make out a heard of lacrimabilis running in the plains. Laying down I let the nice breeze bring me into a self-meditative state.

Feeling thirsty I decide to head towards the tavern, hoping to get my blend.
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Beanbaker · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject:

I walk over to a moist spot in the soil and I depress a small hole with my thumb. Dropping in the seed, I loosely cover the seed back up, so a mound appears above the seed in the soil as a marker and to prevent erosion. I walk over to the lake and fill my helmet with some water and return to moisten the soil just a little bit more, and I cover the area with some dry leaf foliage to keep the moisture in. "I shall be back tomorrow to feed you more." I go over to the side and begin to sleep.

Two days later I see..............

Billgar · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

*after the festival events have started to cool down, billgar enters the gardens with an armful of large bulbs. Going to the top of a hilll which usually receives large amounts sun he plants 10 of the seeds under the light of the moon.*

Lord_Obagon · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

Obagon notices the bulbs Lord billgar is planting and decides to plant his near them. He wishes to see just what will come from this fire flower bulb.
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Beanbaker · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

I come back to water my plant. Using my helmet to gather water, I add some of the lacrimabilis droppings from the previous mission and add it to the water, mix it with a stick, and pour it on my plant. Then I head to the showers.

Billgar · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:31 am Post subject:

*when visiting you plant you notice that it is already quite large and about to blossom*

Billgar lazes about in the garden with his kiseru looking into the clouds.

Beanbaker · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

"I think I will wait until you blossom. That way, I can get the nectar and petals too." I fill my helmet again with more of the crystal clear water, and pour it into the soil of the plant.

Schmall · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject:

Schmall walks into the gardens with eyes wide. He looks around in wonder and amazement at the beauty and tranquility of the Imperial Gardens. He dumbstrucked for a moment and slowly recovers enough to walk around and take in the full view of this wonderous beauty.
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Koku · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

Seeing Schmall enter I follow. "Looks like you finally came to check out the gardens, they are great, but unfortunately the tavern is also important. Next time you come make sure to put someone in charge while you go to run it for you." With that I walk past him and into my tree to look at the familiar sights.
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Schmall · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject:

"wow, didnt realize how much time has gone by," says the startled Schmall, "everyone has been out of town all day, I figured I'd come check out the gardens. They are beautiful to behold for sure. I must get back. thanks again for letting me know of the time that has passed."

Schmall walks out of the garden with eyes will wide and neck swivelling to get all the flowers, plants, waterfalls, and critters flying about in.

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Toxic Torch, A blinding mix of tatus and ortch. 1 GC, Rec 5 HP
Blessed tea,Cost: 5 GC, -1 malice
Demon Cider: 5GC, +1 malice
Immortal Nectar,Cost: 50 GC, Grants Resilience Stock: 4