20. how should your character die?
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The death of a rōnin or a gaijin in a foreign land isn’t usually remarkable. Most succumb to the elements, illness, or malnutrition. Still, some meet their demise in a dramatic fight with a formidable beast or samurai. Depending on what cultures your group’s characters hail from and whether or not they hold the Celestial Order close to their heart, their opinions on what an honorable or good death looks like will vary. Some may fear the looming end, while others may look forward to having the chance to be born again, hopefully into a higher station.
How would you like your character to meet their end? Will they earn honor in a courageous death and ascend in the celestial hierarchy? Will they bring honor to their ancestors? Or will they find themself punished for their misdeeds or lost in one of the Spirit Realms, far from home? This has no mechanical implications, but you should keep it in mind. Your GM certainly will…
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Path of Waves – The Essential Guide to Rōnin · Chapter 2: Creating a Character › Part VII: Death › 20. How should your character die? · p. 68
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The death of a rōnin or a gaijin in a foreign land isn’t usually remarkable. Most succumb to the elements, illness, or malnutrition. Still, some meet their demise in a dramatic fight with a formidable beast or samurai. Depending on what cultures your group’s characters hail from and whether or not they hold the Celestial Order close to their heart, their opinions on what an honorable or good death looks like will vary. Some may fear the looming end, while others may look forward to having the chance to be born again, hopefully into a higher station.
How would you like your character to meet their end? Will they earn honor in a courageous death and ascend in the celestial hierarchy? Will they bring honor to their ancestors? Or will they find themself punished for their misdeeds or lost in one of the Spirit Realms, far from home? This has no mechanical implications, but you should keep it in mind. Your GM certainly will…