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If you had to create a roster for the Einherjar (without using those already on the list) who would you pick from history?

For a more fun one let’s play which Isekai characters would you pick to be an Einherjar?

This was quite fun to do!

1. Alexander the Great, educated, a strong warrior before he was king, responsible for sacking the Persian Empire, but even when the Persian King fled, he left the coward king’s family unharmed, showing that he was also compassionate. He died young and his heirs were assassinated shortly after and the empire promptly fell apart without his guidance.

2. Genghis Khan, one of history’s most infamous leaders, conquered the Mongol Empire plus most of Asia and Europe during his reign. A strong warrior and brilliant tactician who ruled his massive army, and had so many children with various women that his descendants could form their own army today. I love the mystery that nobody knows how he died or where his body is.

3. William Wallace, famous for leading Scotland to its freedom from the English, he may have not been the one to actually do it, but his actions as a warrior and a leader set in motion to the Scots rising up against King Edwards I following his death. His death was tragic, being betrayed and then executed in horrible ways and having his severed body parts displayed around England.

4. Miyamoto Musashi, a ronin samurai who killed his first person at age 13. He traveled alone with no affiliations to train his skills with a sword, which resulted in nito ichi-ryu, better known as kensai, battling with two swords. His most well-known fight was against Sasaki Kojiro, which he won, but then retired to train others with swords and retired with an undefeated record of 61 duels.

5. Spartacus, warrior turned slave turned gladiator turned rebellion leader, courageous but compassionate, a ruthless warrior who offered his enemies both mercy and respect, and led an army of rebels against their oppressors, the Roman Empire.

6. Achilles, who led the Greek army against Troy, killing Hector at the gates, a proud and strong warrior and leader, but he needs to make sure to wear iron boots that are impenetrable as everyone knows his weak spot.

7. Ching Shih, a female pirate who commanded 300 ships and was able to go toe-to-toe with the Chinese Imperial Navy. If you disobeyed you were immediately executed, but the same went for if her men raped captives, she had a no tolerance policy. She ended up getting to retire with all her wealth after the Imperial Government offered both her and her crew amnesty after they were defeated under the agreement that they would stop.

8. ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill, a British solider in WWII that charged into combat with weapons that were not common for the time, such as a sword and long bow. He was disappointed the war ended with the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as he wanted to keep fighting. He once stormed a German held down in Italy with just one other man and captured a mortar position and 42 men with just his sword, long bow and his bagpipes.

9. Amanirenas, one eyed ancient queen of Kush, now modern day Sudan, who fought back against the Roman Empire, after the death of Cleopatra, when they decided to try to expand past Egypt, so viciously that Rome and Augustus were quick declare peace between the two empires after they couldn’t win due to the unbearable heat and the pissed off queen. A fierce tactician who used supposedly used war elephants, fed captors to her pet lion, and defaced Augustus’ statues and kept the head of one statue under the feet of the throne of Kush.

10. Lyudmila Pavlichenko, deadliest female sniper in the world; sniper for the Soviet Union in the Red Army during WWII; nicknamed Lady Death and claimed, during her time as a sniper, to have killed 309 soldiers. Became an advocate for peace and toured the world.

11. Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin a French watchmaker, illusionist, magician and regarded as the father of the modern style of conjuring, having brought magic from something only seen at circuses or similar places like that for the poor, to something of grand entertainment for the wealthy.

12. Richard I of England, a bad king but a brilliant warrior, having spent most of his time in the Crusades, rather than running his own kingdom, or fighting against France

13. Ragnar Lothbrok, Swedish and Danish king, legendary Viking warrior leader who raid both the British Isles and the Holy Roman Empire in the 9th century

As for Isekai~

1. Ainz Ooal Gown- Overlord

2. Rimuru Tempest- That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime

3. Canya- In the Land of Leadale

4. Azusa Aizawa- I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed out my Level

5. Yuna- Kuma-Kuma-Kuma Bear

6. Albedo- Overlord

7. Diablo- That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime

8. Shiraori- So I’m a Spider, So What?

9. Seiya Ryuguin- Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious

10. Mamako Oosuki- Do You Love your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?

11. Diablo- How Not to Summon a Demon Lord

12. Hajime Nagumo- Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest

13. Teacher and Fran- Reincarnated as a Sword

#record of ragnarok

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yyumemika · 2 months

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A Premature Burial Episode 4

A Premature Burial

Episode 4

Season: Winter

Characters: Kuro, Nazuna, Mika, Shu

Shu: However, if you use your brain, you should be able to speculate for yourself.

This is simply a villa, and the Itsuki family's main residence is in Kansai. That’s why I go back to the “countryside” often during new year’s and such.

Because of the trouble I had in the surrounding area, I met you.

Mika: Nnah, I always wondered what Oshisan was doin’ in my hometown… Huh, but when ya ran away from home with Ryu-kun-san ya didn’t say anythin’?

Shu: I suppose it was around that destination. At the time, my world was extremely narrow, I knew practically nothing of the region.

Well, after all, I coludn’t get anywhere with my child’s feet, and my little childhood adventure came to an end with no accomplishments—

Mika: That’s where I got t’ meet ya~? Besides, Oshisan can go wherever now, right?

Shu: I wonder. Even if I’m able to discuss art in a foreign language with westerners in Paris, my flesh and blood are still held captive by this suffocating building.

That’s the feeling I have. Humans can simply never be free from their bonds.

Things will always come along to firmly restrict us. Like a marionette with tangled strings.

Mika: Oshisan…

Shu: Ah, what a strange thing to say. I don’t think we should be standing around talking by the eaves, shall we go in?

While we’re at it, answer me this first, the reason I brought you here is because I don’t want to meet with my family alone. Do I need any other reason?

Mika: But, yer family ain’t that scary.

Shu: They aren’t particularly scary, but we don’t have a good relationship. The hierarchy that has been instinctively ingrained into me since childhood is certainly not something that can be ignored.

On that point, if you’re here my family more or less have to keep up their appearance, thus they will go easy on us and I’ll be spared. They too have somewhat taken a liking to you.

Mika: Even though the first time I came here I completely ignored ‘em… I guess I was just real confused and surprised that Oshisan took me in so suddenly.

But I feel like it took some time fer me to open up. If we were gonna live together under one roof, I should express my feelin’s normally.

Aha. first the orphanage, then Oshisan’s house, now Starmony Hall… If I really think about it, I’ve always lived with other people.

Shu: If you’re not happy with that then find a family that you truly wish to live with from now on.

You have hands and feet for that. You have a free soul that is bound by no one. Neither god nor person can stop you from doing that.

Nazuna: Hell~o, Kagehira?

Hmm. You’ve arrived at Itsuki’s house and dropped off your luggage so you’re taking a little break?

So you thought it’d get busy in the morning, and had an early lunch so you could call at noon.

Since Itsuki hurriedly booked a flight and arrived home late, you waited to join him…

Yeah. He didn’t plan on coming home as normal, so he arrived a little later than you.

Hm? It’s lunchtime for me, so I’m just eating lunch as normal?

Yeah… Kuro-chin thinks he can persuade me, he’s using the excuse that he “made too much” to serve me his home cooking…

Kuro: I’m not giving up, Nito.

Nazuna: Hm~… I’ll introduce you to Tomo-chin, I don’t think he’ll resist since he’s always made to wear girls' clothes.

Kuro: I think Nito is a better fit.

Nazuna: I’d rather hear you say that in a completely different situation too… Well, if I’m substituting for your little sister I guess it’s a little different to crossing.

No, whether I like it or not, isn’t it just regular old crossdressing? I don’t get anything out of it?

Kuro: It’s okay. Have some self confidence, Nito, you’re definitely cuter than any other girls.

Nazuna: I’m not happy… You’re so stubborn. That’s exactly what I’d expect from Itsuki’s childhood friend— You’re really similar.

Whatever. Anyway, Kagehira, not to be overbearing, but if anything happens get in touch right away.

Ra*bits have gotten into a strange situation where we’re slowly getting less work, so I have free time. Yeah, I’m not trying to interfere just for fun.

I know I’m not powerless… Maybe I just want to prove that I am able to help someone.

Kuro: You don’t need to prove it. At least right now, you’re helping me.

Nazuna: Oh~ Geez~ What a pain~ You were never the type to whine like this, Kuro-chin? Are you feeling alright?

Kuro: I’ve got a lot of stuff going on. I want to grow out of the dependable, understanding big brother type that doesn’t cause trouble for anyone.

No. I’m in the middle of searching for who I am and what I want to do.

Nazuna: Is that trying to ask your closest male friend to wear elementary school girl’s clothes…? If that’s your true nature you should hide it and not show it to anyone, it’s weird.

Kuro: That’s so mean, I asked you because you’re my closest friend.

Nazuna: Hmph. Oh well, it’s rude to be on my phone while I’m eating, so I’ll hang up. I don’t really understand— but do what you can.

It must be tough looking after Itsuki. But that’s what you want to do… Kagehira♪

#raison d'etre #ensemble stars #enstars #shu itsuki #mika kagehira #kuro kiryu #nazuna nito #english translation

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theblindninja · 2 years

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NITO RYU vs KENJUTSU

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jazzzyx · 8 months

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Raison d'etre

Episode 1

-Beginning Story 2-

Nazuna:

Absolutely disgusting…..

Kuro:

Hey there, can you please nod “yes” sensei

-kuro bows his head-

Aren't you friends with itsuki?

Nazuna:

Yeah, but I also want to do whatever kuro-chan asks.

But I hate what I hate.

Kuro:

What is it? You’re not so naive that you’d be embarrassed to be dressed in any strange costume now, aren't you, Nito?

Nazuna:

That's true, But…….

I'm about to turn 20 and I'm a good adult, but sometimes I look at myself in shorts, and think, “what am i doing”? Worrying about being cute.

Ra*bits is that kind of idol group, so i guess it can't be helped.

Kuro:

Oh, if that's the case…~

Nazuna:

And this is a different story! Why is it so sad that I have to wear female clothes made by my friend, Kuro.??

No! It feels nasty!

Kuro:

It is not nasty! Don't say such bad things, it's disrespectful

Why are you so reluctant? I'm just asking you to try on the outfit I made for my sister. Aren't i!

Nazuna:

Are you saying that you don't have the nerve to ask a man of your age to do that~!?

Kuro-chin's younger sister, if i'm not mistaken, she's still in elementary school, isn't she?

Kuro:

It's okay! Nito can do it!!

My little sister is similar to me in growth, and is getting taller and taller. Nito can wear it!

I believe in you! Nito!

Nazuna:

I wanted to hear those words in a different context…

Yes, yes, this story is over! It's unpleasant, Go back to your room!

Because of my friendship with Kuro-chan, I'll ignore this incident, so you can take a walk and cool off already!

Kuro:

Don't say that… I'm begging you, Nito~......

My younger sister has recently become more attractive and wants to be fashionable, but the clothes and accessories she wants are all ridiculously expensive.

I can’t afford it in our financial situation, so i thought i'd sew it myself, it's cheaper that way.

But with clothes, you cant know if they're good or bad unless you actually put your arm through the sleeve, So, what? Nito understands, right?

I'm begging you……… I don't deserve this. Nito……

This is not something i usually say, but ES idols are always pretty good-looking, Nito is a valuable human resource

The only person who seems to be able to wear girls' clothes normally is Nito, even if it's out of the whole world.

Nazuna:

Go buy a mannequin.

Kuro:

Wow, it's been a long time since ive seen that Glass ball, your eyes are cold…

Nazuna:

Most of all,i didn't want to go back to the days when i was acting like a doll in “Valkyrie”, in such a stupid scene

Mika:

……….!

Kuro:

Huh? Look ahead and talk, doesn't that hurt?

Mika:

………..

Kuro:

Hey…………. Did you bump into each other and not say hello? Did something happen, kagehira?

Mika:

Oh, how unbearable, Mr. Ryu-kun…!?

Kuro:

What's Wrong–..... Any trouble?

Mika:

Hmm? No, I have nothing to do with Ryu-kun….

Ah, but “Ryu-kun” is “Ryu-kun”! How are you?

Kuro:

Huh? You call me by the nickname I used when I was a kid, but frankly, it's about the same now, isn't it?

Mika:

“Ryu-kun” is Oshi-san's childhood friend, isn't he?

Kuro:

I can't tell what you are talking about, but what about itsuki?

-Story 2 End-

#ensemble stars #raison d'etre #mika kagehira #nazuna nito #kuro kiryu

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thegenderfluidgokenin · 9 months

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Pixel art of a skilled and accomplished Ichidoshin police officer, trained and distiguished for his fencing skill.

He is fiercely loyal to the Machi-Bugyo Police Magistrate, and by extension the Shogun.

Skilled in the Nito-Ichi-Ryu style of fighting, as will as specializations in Kodachi-Jutsu/Tantojutsu, using his Katana longsword as more of a bladed baton like Kendo, and mainly focusing on pointwork, with bats and slashes with his longsword when one's guard is open.

In the ranks of the police, he is in the 2nd Position, First Rank, the Three Positions being Higher Samurai, Lower Samurai (including the Doshin), and Non-Samurai, with the Rank system being kanji characters attributed to a Doshin, denoting accomplishment and seniority.

It is customary for ranks being inscribed on the belt of an officer, with that practice spreading to Shogun-Alligned Dojo.

He looks for oppuritunities to fight people who look like good swordfights to death, using false charges as a pretense.

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morienmacbain · 2 years

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Dokkodo (The final wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi, Sword Saint, rendered into hokku by Morien MacBain, esq.)

1. You must accept things / whether hard sun or hard rain / like a wayside stone.

2. Honey fills the comb, / but do not seek life's pleasures / only for themselves.

3. No partial feeling / is ever worthy of trust- / Taste the whole berry!

4. Take yourself lightly, / but think of the world deeply / while warm daylight lasts.

5. Long life’s finest cut / severs life from desire- / That is swordsmanship!

6. A dry river bed / is like regret for what's done- / Find another course.

7. Take what comes to you, / do not claw at rice- / Never be jealous!

8. Life separates us / like ever-parting seasons- / Truth is not sadness.

9. Complaint helps nothing ,/ and resentment even less- / Drop them by the path!

10. Lust and love bloom sweet,/but make poor guides on the way-/ Walk with open eyes!

11. At harvest table- / cut away all preference, / and taste what comes next.

12. Find yourself at home / in palace or cold bear's den / with indifference.

13. Eat the ripe fruit- / but do not pursue good food / for its taste alone.

14. Open your hands- / Let things you don't need fly off / like birds to new trees.

15. Custom is a chain- / rivers flow rightly untaught; / find your own beliefs.

16. Don't collect weapons / or practice their ways-/ beyond that which is useful.

17. Do not fear your death- / This advice is the hardest, / but the sweetest fruit!

18. Old age needs little- / Do not seek to store riches / for some far gray day.

19. Craft your own marvels; / respect Buddha and the gods- / Do not count on them.

20. Abandon your life- / Give your body to be burned, / but keep your honor.

21. Only one last thing- / Walking alone in high grass / Don't stray from this Way!

This is an adaptation of the twenty-one precepts of Miyamoto Mushashi's Dokkodo into haiku form.

The Haiku (known during period times as Hokku) is a form (waka) of Japanese poetry. Each is meant to consist of three phrases, totaling seventeen syllables (on or morae). Usually divided in a 5-syllable, 7-syllable, 5-syllable pattern (although some period exceptions exist). Most incorporate a kireji or "cutting word", and a kigo, a word that directly or by implication or tradition relates to a season of the year.

Kireji are traditionally located at the end of one of the three phrases, and fulfill a role much like the caesura in western poetry, or to the volta in a classical sonnet. It may briefly cut the stream of thought, provide closure, or provide linkage or parallelism between the adjoining phrases.

Haiku began in the 14th Century as the first three-line section of a collaborative verse form known as Haikai no renga. One person would compose the first three lines, and the other would link the final two lines of seven-syllables each. This created a 31-syllable poem of five phrases structurally identical to a tanka. Because the first three lines set the tone and imagery, they took on the privileged position in the process of composition, and eventually the composition of such three-phrase groups became the dominant form on their own.

Although modern Haiku written in English are usually composed in three lines, Japanese, hokku/haiku, especially those written in period, were traditionally presented as a single line, as I do here.

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645), was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, philosopher, writer,, graphic artist, and ronin (masterless samurai). He became renowned for his two-sword dueling style and his unparalleled record of success in 61 duels. He is considered a Kensei (sword saint), and was the founder of Nito-Ichi-ryu swordsmanship. He is best known for his masterpiece of strategy The Book of Five Rings (Go Rin No Sho), and his much more obscure Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone), which was composed during the last week of his life as a gift to his favorite disciple Terao Magonojo. The principles of the Dokkodo express an ascetic and stoic way of life.

The 21 precepts of the Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone) are:

1. Accept everything just the way it is.

2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.

3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.

4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.

6. Do not regret what you have done.

7. Never be jealous.

8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.

9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others.

10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.

11. In all things have no preferences.

12. Be indifferent to where you live.

13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.

14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.

15. Do not act following customary beliefs.

16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.

17. Do not fear death.

18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.

19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.

20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.

21. Never stray from the way.

Bibliography:

Musashi, Miyamoto (2018). Complete Musashi : The Definitive Translations of the Complete Writings of Miyamoto Musashi—Japan’s Greatest Samurai. Alexander Bennett. La Vergne: Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-2027-3.

Tokitsu, Kenji (2006). Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Trans. Sherab Chodzin Kohn. Weatherhill. ISBN 978-0-8348-0567-5.

Sato, Hiroaki. One Hundred Frogs: From Renga to Haiku to English, Weatherhill 1983, ISBN 0-8348-0176-0

Shirane, Haruo (2004). Early Modern Japanese Literature: An Anthology, 1600-1900. Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-10991-8.

Dokkodo

(The final wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi, Sword Saint, rendered into haiku by Morien MacBain, esq.)