A recent thread by JulieAnne reminded me that I have been meaning to post something for a very long time. So long, in fact, that I’m not even sure this information is still valid. If this information is now out of date, please let me know and I’ll correct or remove it as appropriate.
A while back I had been poking around in one of the Hosoi sims checking out all the buildings and how they’d laid out the sim, and admiring how everything came together, when I was approached by one of the sim admins. During our discussion I was informed that the sim was used for roleplay, using C:SI as the combat system.
He gave me a notecard outlining the RP, and I’ve been meaning to post about it ever since. I know, I suck, I should have done so right away. Better late than never?
Following is the contents of the notecard that I was given at that time:
The Shadows on the wall – a Japanese story
The Town of Hosoi Mura on Kansai have long dealt with attacks from outlaws. Outlaws and bandits who live in the mountains in simple huts and caves, stealing from the weaker people.
The lawmen of Hosoi Mura along with some young fighters from around the town have had success holding of the attacks, but after a massive raid in the Okiya one cold winter night, most of the Geishas and the fighters were killed. The town called for help so the Emperor appointed one of his captains from the Imperial Lifeguard as a Shogun and send him to Hosoi Mura along with a group of Samurais. The Shogun was called Katsu Tanaka and he was a strong man. In spirit and in upholding law and order.
The new Shogunate in Hosoi Mura fought the outlaws back into the mountains, and one morning Katsu Tanaka and his Samurais rode out into the mountains wanting to end this reign of terror once and for all…
Left behind in Hosoi Mura were a couple of lawmen and some of the townsfolk. The Ryu family seemed like being the only family who hadn’t suffered from the attacks, maybe because they were the family whom had give the fewest of fighters to aid the towns course and defending the city walls, even though they always have been the biggest and strongest family in Kansai.
The Okiya (Geisha School and Tea House) was being restored and a couple of new young girls had moved to town in order to become Geishas. The Oka-San had been traveling around the Japanese islands to find new fresh and young blood to learn the way of becoming a Geisha. Soon the house will thrive in all its splendor and singing and dancing will fill the streets once again.
Because the dropping of people in Hosoi Mura, Kansai the Izakaya (Sake House) along with the Ryokan (Hotel) had been closed for several months. Not really certain of what’s going on, people have began noticing sounds and movement in the old buildings…
The following people are participating in this ongoing epic story;
- Vilians / Outlaws / Bandits
- Lawmen
- Sakura Famliy
- Ryu Family
- Oka-san, Geisha and Maiko
- Town Residents
- The monks
THE VILIANS AND OUTLAWS:
The gangsters of the region. They live in the mountains and every now and then they come to the town of Hosoi Mura to drink, fight and seduce the women and girls.
The outlaws are a real pain to Hosoi Mura. It is said that some members of the upper class of Hosoi Mura are secret members of the gangsters clan.
The villains live in the mountains of Japan Shikoku.
THE LAWMEN:
The Keisatsu cho is the Hosoi Mura police station and home to the lawmen. Here is where the people of Hosoi Mura turn to in times of trouble and siege.
THE SAKURA FAMILY:
The Sakura family lives on the little island north to Hosoi Mura.
The family name means "cherry blossom" and the familys colors are: white, grey and yellow.
Their motto: live, laugh, love – "ikiru warau aisuru"
Words they live by: balance, wisdom and nature.
Animal: Crane "tsuru"
Family members:
Father:
Mother:
Son:
Son:
Daughter:
THE RYU FAMILY:
The Ryu family lives in Hosoi Mura on Kansai.
The family name means "Dragon" and their colors are: black, grey and red.
Their motto: death before dishonor – "fumeiyo yori shi"
Words they live by: honsty, glory and birth.
Animal: Tiger "tora"
Family Members:
Father:
Mother:
Son:
Daughter:
Daughter:
THE GEISHA
The Oka-san and her geisha and Maiko are living in the walled Okiya / Ochaya in the western part of Hosoi Mura.
The Okiya / Ochaya is their house, school and place for work.
THE RESIDENTS OF HOSOI MURA
The residents of Hosoi Mura are all people living in and around Hosoi Mura, they are not tied to specific roles and can be take part in every otther role if they please.
In Hosoi Mura we have fisherman, craftsmen, merchants, poets, travelers, etc.
THE MONKS
On the top of the hill overlooking Hosoi Mura we have the old Zen Temple. Here is where the monks work and live.
That’s the only response you get when you call Linden Lab. I’ve already filed my support ticket, I’ve already verified that it’s "in the proper support queue" (according to the guy on the phone with me), and I’ve already complied with everything Linden Lab has asked of me.
Well, hell. Apparently I’ve been banned from Second Life. I have no idea why, and the notification I received doesn’t make any sense to me yet, but there you have it.
