Battle Lines

Battle Lines is a fiction written by Nancy Sauer and edited by Fred Wan. It was first released on the Alderac Forums on the 9th of December 2006. .

Annotated Story
It opens in Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho on the Empress Toturi Kurako reminiscing about her childhood. She is joined by the Imperial Advisor Doji Tanitsu. Kurako expresses her wish to reinstate the position of Protector of the Imperial City. Tanitsu voices his concern that it could be seen as a move against the Shogun, but Kurako insists it be done.

Somewhere else in Toshi Ranbo, Doji Nagori is walking when he meets Shosuro Higatsuku. Higatsuku congratulates Nagori on recieving Kakita's Sword, and frequently tries to subtlety point out that Nagori has no skill with the blade. Nagori, turns Higatsuku's words against him, and makes Higastuku look the fool.

In the Doji Estate in Toshi Ranbo, Kakita Munemori is approached by Bayushi Adachi. Adachi gives Munemori information regarding the Shogun's troops which is a gift from her Clan Champion to his.

Elsewhere in Toshi Ranbo, Bayushi Kaukatsu is meeting with Shosuro Jimen. Jimen is inquiring as to why Kaukatsu made Higatsuku confront Nagori. Kaukatsu revealed it was a ploy to occupy the attentions of the Empress, by making the Shogun appear her opposition.

Characters

 * Toturi Kurako
 * Doji Tanitsu
 * Doji Nagori
 * Shosuro Higatsuku
 * Kakita Munemori
 * Bayushi Adachi
 * Bayushi Kaukatsu
 * Shosuro Jimen

Not Present, But Mentioned

 * Kurako’s grandfather (not named)
 * Kurako's husband
 * Kaneka
 * Elemental Masters
 * Moto Chagatai
 * The Splendid Emperor
 * Doji Akiko
 * Kakita
 * Doji Domotai
 * Yasuki Hachi
 * Kakita Noritoshi
 * the most beautiful woman Kakita could find
 * Bayushi Paneki
 * The Shogun's wife
 * Kaneka's sibling
 * Kaneka's sibling

Relevant Tournament Results
Unknown.