Raising up the Flag

[Simon]

The banners of the Ichijo were high upon the castle of Tosa. Motochika, leader of the Chosokabe after the death of his father Kunichika, walked around Tosa, and upon seeing one of their flags with none of the Ichijo guards about, he leant back with his shamisen and strummed against the strings as a sound bubble jumped out and floated into the air, before exploding upon the banner causing it to fall and crash down into the castle within.

"It's time for the bat to bare his fangs", Motochika muttered amusingly to himself, seeing the Icjiro banner for, which usually predicts a bad omen. It was time for the Chosokabe to rise. Though Motochika seemed to be quiet and introverted, he is a rebel who feels he should never accept an intangible fate, desiring history to not forget his name, or those that have fallen for the Chosokabe. Though his father had gained revenge on the Motoyama, the Chosokabe still had not returned to power, but regaining power in Tosa was not just Motochika's ambition, it was alot wider.

He walked away from the castle before watching Icjiro guards rush in the opposite direction where he was going, as a chuckle was heard under his breath, before pacing away and stepping on the stand where the town crier usually announced local news, before playing his shamisen to get the attention of the people.

Motochika stood at a height of 5'11, and wore a light blue and white cloak with gold trimmings. His shamisen was also designed in gold and blue, where blue represented the chosokabe and the gold promoting richness. In the distance, he saw his son among the crowds with some men he had brought with him, as he played. Nobuchika was his eldest and favourite, and though he had others, they often swabbled, and if anything happened to Nobuchika, he could foresee the great force he would build crumble or fall into two factions with outsiders taking advantage of their disputes. Something had to be done.

After finishing his song, he lifted the shamisen, so that his left hand held the head of the shamisen, while the neck leant against the back of his head, while his right hand kept him balanced, by outstretched it towards the people. "The time has come. The Icjiro banners are falling. Now is time for the Chosokabe to rise again. History will not forget my name, nor will it forget those that make history with me. We must keep fighting until history swallows you whole! and create a better land. Only we can bring strength! The Icjiro's have long been aristocrats, but now I, Motochika Chosokabe, call you all to help bring anew, and help strengthen our beloved land of Tosa!".

Nobuchika watched his father with great admiration, as his chestnut brown eyes were attracted to his fathers' as if like a magnet. He knew his father had plans, and was glad that he was rising up. The Chosokabe were masters not followers, and would not sit idly by when there was work to be done.

He stood at a height of 5'8 and wore a slim dark green cloak with his muscles on show, while his hand and part of his arm held gauntlets to defend himself and what he fought for. Where his father resembled the easy go life and the sea with his light blue robe, Nobuchika represented the tough side of life, and trained hard to become a great aide for his father. Despite his strength, he was popular in Tosa, aswell as to retainers for the Chosokabe rule, owing to his warm and genial nature.

As soon as his father stopped his speech, there was a cheer, before Nobuchika stepped forwards with his arms outstretched and with a wide smile on his face, and turning round in different directions as he spoke, "The Icjiro's power is at an end. Under the Icjiro, we shall fade from history and live in poverty, but under the Chosokabe, we shall not only live in prosperity, but we shall be remembered, for generations to come. Since the battes at our capital, this land needs a strong leader for when lords from the mainland come to take our beloved land from us. Let us join together, and let us not be forgotten!".

Not long after Nobuchika spoke, as Motochika's eyes rested on his son, the men that were with Nobuchika also began to speak up, and the crowds around them increased. It was clear they succeeded in their mission to turn people away from the Icjiro. Well, it was the Icjiro's doing in the first place, though the Icjiro only owned the West of Tosa. They had yet to supplement the East before facing off with the Icjiro.

"All we ask is for your support, and if you wish to join your army, you will serve a great cause. For the Icjiro, their army is the shield for Lord Icjiro Kanesada. For the Chosokabe, I, Motochika Chosokabe, Lord of the Chosokabe, will be the shield, as we fight for a better tomorrow!", before strumming his shamisen, and his retainers circled round him to greet the crowds.

Nobuchika meandered his way through the crowds till he reached his father, "What is next father...." with a bow. Motochika smiled and put his hand on his shoulder, "This is only the beginning Nobuchika, but this is only the start, and now History awaits for what tale we shall write....", before looking up towards the sun.

[Admin]

Good introductory post as well as you will gain troops for this.

-4,000 Ashigaru awarded to Chosokabe