Kōta, Ambitious Agitator
Descrição
Kōta, who was originally a courtier of the Phoenix Clan, had occasion to visit Mountain Song Temple as part of a delegation seeking a cessation of border hostilities with the Lion Clan; the Temple was selected as neutral ground for both clans. They were immediately and utterly captivated by the “song of stone” and resolved to devote their retirement to seeking understanding of it. Now, years later, Kōta has taken up residence at
Mountain Song Temple, ostensibly to pursue communion with and insight into the enigmatic song.
Kōta has an ulterior agenda, however. The current Abbot of the Temple is old and ailing, and Kōta is determined to be his successor. To this end, they are drawing upon the skills of their old life, building alliances, subtly discrediting potential rivals, and even fomenting arguments by aggravating tensions and disagreements among the monks. Kōta genuinely believes that they can bring the Temple to a position of new prominence in the Empire, attracting more pilgrims and visitors to spread appreciation for the Mountain Song and engage more of them in its contemplation. This, they believe, is key to ultimately understanding the Song itself, and thereby discerning the meaning of Shinsei’s mysterious kōan.
Atributos
- Anéis
Air 4 
Earth 2 
Fire 3 
Water 4 
Void 3- Social
- Honra
- 45
- Glória
- 50
- Status
- 29
- Atributos
- Resistência
- 12
- Compostura
- 12
- Foco
- 5
- Vigilância
- 8
- Comportamento
- Shrewd +2 -2
- Grupos de perícia
- Artisan
- 2
- Martial
- 2
- Scholar
- 3
- Social
- 4
- Trade
- 1
Vantagens e desvantagens
- Vantagens
- Well-spoken : Scholar; Interpersonal
- Well-spoken
- Desvantagens
- Mercurial : Social; Mental
- Mercurial
Armas e equipamento
- Armas
- Bō (staff): (Range 1-2, Damage 6, Deadliness 2, Mundane)
- Equipamento (equipado)
Fine robes (Physical 2, Ceremonial, Resplendent), calligraphy set
Habilidades
- INSTIGATOR: Once per scene, as a Support action, Kōta may make a TN 2 Sentiment (Water) check targeting up to 3 characters. If they succeed, they are able to discern potential sources of conflict among them; each target gains 3 Strife and, if they Unmask as a result, they must direct their Unmasking at another target or targets of Kōta’s choice.
Texto do livro
Writ of the Wilds · Chapter 1: The Secret Empire › Temples › Mountain Song Temple · p. 77
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ADVERSARY | CONFLICT RANK: 3 5
Kōta, who was originally a courtier of the Phoenix Clan, had occasion to visit Mountain Song Temple as part of a delegation seeking a cessation of border hostilities with the Lion Clan; the Temple was selected as neutral ground for both clans. They were immediately and utterly captivated by the “song of stone” and resolved to devote their retirement to seeking understanding of it. Now, years later, Kōta has taken up residence at
Mountain Song Temple, ostensibly to pursue communion with and insight into the enigmatic song.
Kōta has an ulterior agenda, however. The current Abbot of the Temple is old and ailing, and Kōta is determined to be his successor. To this end, they are drawing upon the skills of their old life, building alliances, subtly discrediting potential rivals, and even fomenting arguments by aggravating tensions and disagreements among the monks. Kōta genuinely believes that they can bring the Temple to a position of new prominence in the Empire, attracting more pilgrims and visitors to spread appreciation for the Mountain Song and engage more of them in its contemplation. This, they believe, is key to ultimately understanding the Song itself, and thereby discerning the meaning of Shinsei’s mysterious kōan.
45 | 12 50 | 12 29 | 5
+2, –2
DEMEANOR - SHREWD
8
HONOR | ENDURANCE
GLORY | COMPOSURE
STATUS | FOCUS
VIGILANCE
SOCIETAL | PERSONAL
2 4 4 | 3 3
ARTISAN 2 MARTIAL 2 SCHOLAR 3 SOCIAL 4 | TRADE 1
ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES
Well-spoken: Scholar; Interpersonal
Mercurial: Social; Mental
FAVORED WEAPONS & GEAR
Bō (staff) (Range 1-2, Damage 6, Deadliness 2, Mundane)
Gear (equipped): Fine robes (Physical 2, Ceremonial, Resplendent), calligraphy set
ABILITIES
INSTIGATOR Once per scene, as a Support action, Kōta may make a TN 2 Sentiment (Water) check targeting up to 3 characters. If they succeed, they are able to discern potential sources of conflict among them; each target gains 3 Strife and, if they Unmask as a result, they must direct their Unmasking at another target or targets of Kōta’s choice.