For the last two hours, the sacred mirror within the Shrine to Amaterasu has been glowing with an eerie, unearthly light. While some of the lesser samurai assume it is Lady Sun herself attempting to commune with the mortal realm, a deeper unease hangs in the air. Is it truly a divine blessing... or is it something, someone, else?

The Sacred Mirror: Five Hours of Spiritual Mystery

Greetings, Samurai! Prepare yourselves for a high-stakes race against the clock. The spiritual veil is thinning in the Phoenix Compound, and only the most spiritually attuned minds will prevail. Here is how our fast-paced mystery will unfold:

Attendance Priority & Sign-Ups

Because this anomaly occurs deep within the Phoenix Compound, players representing the Phoenix Clan will receive highest priority for this session.

If your character belongs to a different Clan but you still wish to attend, please include a brief note in your sign-up explaining exactly why your samurai is currently visiting the Phoenix Compound!

The Master Plan: Five Hours of Mystery

We are diving into a fast paced live-chat adventure where every minute counts! We have a strict five-hour window to look past the reflection and solve the mystery:

• The Set-Up (~1.5 Hours): We’ll set the stage, establish the atmosphere, and examine the glowing anomaly.
• The Communion (~2.5 Hours): This is your time to shine! Peer into the spiritual realm, decipher the omens, and uncover the truth behind the mirror before the light fades.
• The Aftermath (~1 Hour): We wrap up the narrative and see how your revelations have reshaped the Emerald Empire.

Your Toolkit: Skills & Strategy

To navigate this spiritual anomaly, you must rely on your sacred training and artistic insights. Depending on your approach, you may need to call upon:

• Theology & Culture: To understand the divine laws, rituals, and traditions of the Fortunes, elemental kami or other spirits.
• Sentiment: To read the unspoken heart and feel the emotional resonance of the spirits.
• Performance & Artisan Skills: To harmonize with the environment and express the beauty required to soothe the unseen.

Note on Elements & Advantages: While Earth and Void approaches will be most common to anchor your mind and pierce the veil, flexibility in Water, Air, and Fire may still be required.
Advantages like Sixth Sense or the disadvantage Haunting could become relevant.
Invocations and rituals such as Commune with Spirits, Cleansing Rite, and Threshold Barrier will likely be relevant to your success.

The Mechanics of the Ritual

To keep our momentum surging and the action organized, we will be utilizing Intrigue Initiative!

• Initiative: Sentiment + Focus

This spiritual investigation is a Momentum Challenge. The total Momentum required to claim victory will be revealed the moment the clock starts ticking. Work together, roll well, and stay focused—the honor of your Clan depends on it!

The Code of Conduct

A Samurai is always prepared. To ensure the event runs smoothly for everyone, please observe the following guidelines:

• Punctuality: This is a live chat event. Players will be confirmed 48 hours in advance. Confirmed players will receive a message in their private channel with preparatory questions. Please answer these questions within 36 hours of receiving them so final adjustments can be made to the session.
• The Grace Period: We value your time. If you give advance warning that you will be late, we offer a thirty minute grace period. However, you will forfeit your initiative roll and be placed at the very end of the turn order.
• No-Shows: Failing to show up within that thrity minutes or failing to notify the GM will result in a forfeited spot and a standard no-show penalty.
• Mastery: Ensure you understand the mechanics of your character's abilities, techniques and invocations before the session starts.