A meeting with an odd stranger

Miss Valdulech bows to you.
Miss Valdulech exclaims to you with an Uberwaldean accent: i seek the nobalis faemdiuseus kimori!
Miss Valdulech looks at you.
Miss Valdulech smiles at you.
Miss Valdulech bows deeply to you.

You say in Agatean: Hello
You kowtow.

Miss Valdulech asks you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: vo you yadaukza uberwaldean?

You say in Uberwaldean: Barely.
You ponder.
Kyoshi Kimori has an idea
You get a purple baton from a pocket in the black backpack.
You hold a purple baton in your right hand.
You find it much more difficult to perform tongues because you are using the purple baton as an external focus for the ritual. However, this is partially mitigated by the fact that you are near a sacred shower.
You kneel and spread your arms in benediction.
You pray for the Apostles' Gift.
Loudly now, you chant the names of Pishe in the many languages of the Discworld.
You humbly request the power to spread Pishe's Word.

You say in Uberwaldean: That should do the trick.
You say in Uberwaldean: For as long as the ritual lasts

Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: wow i understand you!

You nod at Miss Valdulech.

Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: I have journyed here from Uberwald looking for the nobal family name Kimori!

You say in Uberwaldean: Yes, I used the gift of my Goddess to break the language barriers for a short time.
You say in Uberwaldean: Ah, yes. I am Kimori.
You say in Uberwaldean: But from uberwald? That's a new one for me.

Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: that is indeed a valuable guift!
Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: I read of your family name in my father's journal!

You ask in Uberwaldean: Oh? How come?

Miss Valdulech says to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: pro was ka traveler
Miss Valdulech says to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: he is gone blavo
Miss Valdulech looks sad as she gazzes into the distance.
Miss Valdulech bows deeply to you.
Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: pro came to our bhanano zyescho lokttomakha, thats gdye pro drota and brekyeka sta mother but szczzo daszovki a clooro time kaklo now!
Miss Valdulech smiles bashfully at you.

Kyoshi Kimori doesn't understand half of it
You ask in Uberwaldean: Come again? He was a traveler and then?

Miss Valdulech says to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: he is gone now
Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: he came to our baren land exploring, thats where he met and maried my mother but that was a long time ago now!

You ask in Uberwaldean: Ah, and what did he write down about Kimori in the journal?

Miss Valdulech says to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: it is good to speak to a Kimori at last, i have been trying to understand morporkian but it is slow
Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: he said he meet the nobal family, in a far off land!
Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: ya szovyolodha get the jurnal kudha show you deszrosliptuszovki!

Kyoshi Kimori raises a finger and says 'one moment please'.
Kyoshi Kimori repeats her ritual from earlier.

You ask in Uberwaldean: Yes, you were saying?

Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: i should get the jurnal and show you perhaps!

You nod at Miss Valdulech.
You say in Uberwaldean: Indeed. That would be interesting.

Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: but it is back in escrow and it is a long journy, and now i need to rest!

You say in Uberwaldean: I can give you a lift to Escrow if you want, we'll be there very quickly.

Miss Valdulech says to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: I am sceptical, but not now

You invite Miss Valdulech to follow you.
You grin.

Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: ya szczkukza you for your yadro kudha hope we droyeta kacrama szovlyeno!

You mutter under your breath.

Miss Valdulech shakes her head at you.

You ask in Uberwaldean: Come again?

Miss Valdulech exclaims to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: i thank you for your time and hope we meet again soon!
Miss Valdulech says to you in Uberwaldean with an Uberwaldean accent: and maybe you can show me how you travel

You say in Uberwaldean: Ah right. Sure.
You wave to Miss Valdulech.
Kyoshi Kimori goes back to worshipping Pishe

Miss Valdulech waves to you.
Miss Valdulech leaves down.

Kimori Family Clan Update

Arrein Kimori has joined the family, he's the property of Kyoshi. Nonetheless, give him a very warm welcome into the family and behold his exciting tale of how it came to pass:



Flames sparked into being as a match was lit. With precision it moved to the end of the cigar. A few second later smoke started to rise up towards the ceiling of the casino. Arrein O' Pianos grinned at the lady across the table. Her black hair was elegantly pinned up and contrasted with her white outfit. The white silk gloves firmly held the cards, while her agatean eyes looked back over them at the thief.

"I raise once more. 40 Genuan ducats." He tossed some coins on the growing pile at the center of the table.

She smiled politely and nudged the man standing next to her, who started shoving the right amount of coins towards the pile for her.

"You know," he took a sip from his beer, "today is my lucky day. Which means, I am going to get lucky..." He smiled a vile smile at her.

"You are starting to run out of coins, mister O'Pianos," said the girl.

"I could always get some new ones. Money is the least of *my* worries." His eyes locked with her. "If you know what I mean." He winked.

She chuckled. "I'm a Pishe priest, darling. My fate is in her hands. The stakes have been set, it's time to call the cards."

He grinned widely and displayed the cards in front of him. They were indeed a magnificant set. He leaned back. "So, what time do you..."

She lowered her hand and her cards were pressed on top of his. "I believe this combination is 1 point higher than yours, isn't it?" He blinked.

"That can't be.... impossible," he muttered.

"What is impossible, mister O'Pianos?" she politely asked.

"The cards... I..." he stuttered.

"...counted them," she finished his sentence. "And you also hid three of them in your left sleeve, another in your jacket and I saw an ace tugged away in your collar, mister O'Pianos. Is there anything you wish to explain to these fine genuan gentlemen in suits who have been so keen to observe us and ensured that everyone at the table followed the same rules?"

There was a stunned silence at the other side of the table.

"Excellent. Then you are now mine. Shut your mouth, stand up and follow me." As she spoke, she rose from her chair. "Please put the money on my account," she told the dealer. She left the table, but after a few feet turned towards Arrein again. "Come along now."

The thief grumbled and followed her example, keeping an eye on the 'genuan gentlemen' as he did so. Options of escape seemed few if none and appearantly he lost more today than just a few coins.

"Are you coming or not?" asked Kyoshi impatiently as she waited for the trickster. She tapped her foot as he approached.

"Right, where to milady?" The sarcasm was kept close with its razor sharpness for entertaining purposes.

"Well mister Arrein, I own you now. I will break you and then reforge you as I see fit." She paused. "Into a true Kimori."

Permalights

Recently we discussed permalights and the idea popped up to get one that reflects the family for each member.

Currently there are two shops we have our eyes on that can deliver customable rings:

1. An elegant jewellery store at the Middle of Diamond Crescent in Genua.
2. The jewel shop on the east end of Pearl Path in the Imperial district of Bes Pelargic near the river.

Examples:

This is an elegant friendship ring set with a flawless emerald adorning a sapient pearwood band. The workmanship is impeccable and the whole ring is an exquisite example of Genuan handiwork. The band is tooled all the way around with intricate patterns and swirls that lend a heavily ornamented appeal to the whole. It looks very expensive, and undoubtedly was designed with great love and consideration for a very special person.

A fine silver ring, this bezel-set ring has been sculpted into a simple prong setting. The ring holds a large emerald that has been carefully cut into a multi-faceted finish. Glittering gently in the light, the emerald shines subtly, casting faint shadows of its hue on the silver setting that surrounds it.

I would like to request the familymembers to play around with the custom options for a bit and if they find a good combo, to mudmail these to our kitten Kyoshi.

There are two rules though:

• The ring must symbolize the family;
• There is a preference for the familycolour: green.

The combination that reflects our family best, will be used as the basis for our permalights.

Kimori Airlines

Are you in need of a taxi? Looking for a quick trip to the other side of the Disc? Are you looking for a vacation or for excitement at exotic places?

Do not despair, for you can now fly with Kimori Airlines! A comfortable group of Taxi members who specialize in foreign places. Quite a few members of the Kimori family have specialized themselves in the travel over great distances and now you can do profit from that specialization through travel with a certain amount of luxury, coolness, speed or simply laidbackness.

The majority of Kimori Airlines is ready to go! Just signal your nearest active taxi with a polite request and hop aboard!

Kimori Airlines
360 degrees to anywhere

Check out these profiles of our flight attendants:

Carasel, Kyoshi, Laule and Llia.

The Laws of Kimori

I. The First Law

All for one and one for all. A Kimori looks out for his fellow Kimori. It is a right as it is a duty. Being a Kimori means something, take to it with care.

1. No actions may be taken that damage the First Law. This includes actions of malicious intent from one Kimori to the other.
2. The First Law applies to all members of Kimori, unless the member broke the First Law.

II. The Traditions

1. The Tattoo

All Kimori have dark blue tribal markings as a tattoo. The location varies. The tattoo is received at

• The Initiation Ritual of Return. In which the Kimori celebrate the return of their lost family;
• The Celebration of Ascendance. In which they celebrate the coming of age of a Kimori child;
• The Acquisition of Honour. In which they embrace spouses as if they were one of their own.

2. Marriage

When marrying, the Kimori name is always the dominant one. Spouses marry into the family and must accept the Kimori name. The spouse will then acquire honour and be treated like any other Kimori.

• Refusal is considered a disgrace and insult to the family. The spouse will be rejected as suitable material.
• For a Kimori to denounce their Kimori name and take upon the name of another, is considered a breach of the First Law and should be dealt to accordingly.

3. The Initiation Ritual of Return

Any Kimori returning to the fold must be tested first. He or she must talk to the head of the family and as many other Kimori as possible. The claim will then be tested. If he/she speaks the truth, they pass and return. If they fail, their soul is cursed for all eternity.

4. Magical Family Channel

Kimori only. If they don't have the last name, they can't have acces to it. This includes the entire spectrum of banned, ex-kimori and alternative version and what not.

III. The Council

The council consists out of the following members and has several tasks:

Members:

• Honourable Tiger of the Leaf (Head of the family)
• Evergreen Little Kitten (Administration)
• Bonsai Sensei (Advice, Archive)
• Keeper of the Rake (Finance)

Tasks:

1. Shape traditions and laws
2. Judge these laws
3. Punish whenever these laws are broken

When the council gathers, this must be announced at least a week before hand. All Kimori's may participate at the councils, but the decision remains with the council.

In case of a draw in any matter, the head of the family decides.

Kimori Family Clan Update

Greetings beloved Kimori,

Today my lovely kitten Kyoshi has finished her three month research in the Ephebian Religious Library. Although she found a pile of new manuscripts on Pishe, she also encountered several documents indicating a younger sister of my father had travelled to Ephebia. The young priest went there to enrich herself. We are not entirely sure what happened at the time, but we did track down her daughter. None other than Llia Kimori.

With much love and happiness we have welcomed her back into the fold.

Cuddles and hugs for our Llia Kimori, cousin of Kyoshi, Ekki, Yva, Laule, Yossarianna, Oli, Eliza, Taiki, Myr and Azile. Neice of Keiichi and Ikke. Aunty to Uhr, Aremen, Carasel and Hidan.

Determination

“Raaaargh!!” The flesh parted and the cloth ripped as several inches of forged steel burst forth out of Ilik’s back. The body went lifeless and sagged down to the earth. A black leather boot planted itself against Ilik’s chest and pushed the blade free. The gauntlet firmly holding onto it was dark green.

Uhr grinned and resheated his heavy sword. Taiki looked at the corpse and spat on it. “Filth. That was the last time you underestimated us.”

The mercenary seemed older, tougher. The blood had been splattered across his armour, that lost its shine long ago. Claw marks were etched into it here and there. It looked worn. As worn as the face that accompanied it. Additional scars now cleaved the tribal markings that adorned it.

Laule hummed as he healed the last of Taiki’s wounds. He nodded approvingly. “Pishe, will wash away the sin with her rain and the fertile soil will spring flowers to blossom!” Oli muttered under his breath as he removed Ilik’s possessions. “If not the flowers, then my wallet.”

Taiki tossed a piece of bloodied cloth away and inspected his now clean katana. Behind him Oli rose up. “All done.”

He nodded. “Onward then,” he spoke, “to let the world know we have returned.”

Witnesses later reported they had seen them run down Short Street, weapons drawn and determination set:

For Kimori!