<div align="justify]Situated atop a mountainous region skirting the Kingdom of Lahaina, the tea house is an act of good will; built to show solidarity between Lahaina and their eastern neighbors Udon Khai. Run by the mysterious ex-Geisha Kasen Hamako, the woman is revered for her charity towards those seeking asylum, and Sakura no hana Akane accepts any and all who seek safety. The location is considered one of prosperity and peace, and violence is not permitted in any way on the grounds of the establishment.
A flat stone path paves the way to the entrance, where travelers pass through decorative Roji gardens. At night, the way is lit by lightning bugs, who are said to hold the spirits of the dead in their otherworldly glow. Through a pristine set of fusuma, guests are given a preview of the delicate simplicities the tea house provides, tatami mats placed before their elegantly inlaid table counterparts. The Chashitsu boasts beautiful design while freeing itself from unnecessary clutter, the walls bare, save for a few scattered Kakemono scrolls bearing resemblance to the sea and sailing ships upon it's waves.
Behind byobu folding screens is the mizuya, which is where the tea is made. The room is kept as sparsely decorated as possible to avoid any hazards like tripping. A permanent scent of hinoki and lemon grass cling to the brightly lit chamber, as if to remind the entrant they are surrounded by the natural decadence of the region. A wood burning stove with matching cabinet line the far wall, and the sets of fine china are kept close at hand, so the experience remains authentic regardless who decides to serve.
Guests are expected to relax within the exotic reaches of Sakura no hana Akane, which is likely why the bath house plays such a pivotal role. Large enough to hold a handful of occupants at once, it is open to the vast expanse of scenery the tea house is allotted, and gives viewers a true sense of the landscape. Many great warrior found peace in the heat of the water, and salvation in the world beyond.
Rooms are saved for the few lucky enough to receive Kasen's seal of approval. While anyone is able to find safety in the tea house, they are not always granted access to the privacy and comfort of the inner sanctum. Feathered bed mats on cedar frames, kept clean and fresh to accentuate the general cleanliness of the tea house, make for wonderful sleep within the tranquil hideaway. One could spend years within the tea house and hardly notice time going by; such was the great beauty of the experience.
On rare occasion, a fight may be inevitable, which is why beyond the quiet of the tea house's general vicinity is the graveyard. Decorated headstones with names from eras passed line neatly in their silent rows, pointing towards an open, dirt bottom pit. There, fighters are free to take out their aggressions at a safe distance, and it is where many men (and women) have earned their stripes among the Tigers of Udon Khai.
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A flat stone path paves the way to the entrance, where travelers pass through decorative Roji gardens. At night, the way is lit by lightning bugs, who are said to hold the spirits of the dead in their otherworldly glow. Through a pristine set of fusuma, guests are given a preview of the delicate simplicities the tea house provides, tatami mats placed before their elegantly inlaid table counterparts. The Chashitsu boasts beautiful design while freeing itself from unnecessary clutter, the walls bare, save for a few scattered Kakemono scrolls bearing resemblance to the sea and sailing ships upon it's waves.
Behind byobu folding screens is the mizuya, which is where the tea is made. The room is kept as sparsely decorated as possible to avoid any hazards like tripping. A permanent scent of hinoki and lemon grass cling to the brightly lit chamber, as if to remind the entrant they are surrounded by the natural decadence of the region. A wood burning stove with matching cabinet line the far wall, and the sets of fine china are kept close at hand, so the experience remains authentic regardless who decides to serve.
Guests are expected to relax within the exotic reaches of Sakura no hana Akane, which is likely why the bath house plays such a pivotal role. Large enough to hold a handful of occupants at once, it is open to the vast expanse of scenery the tea house is allotted, and gives viewers a true sense of the landscape. Many great warrior found peace in the heat of the water, and salvation in the world beyond.
Rooms are saved for the few lucky enough to receive Kasen's seal of approval. While anyone is able to find safety in the tea house, they are not always granted access to the privacy and comfort of the inner sanctum. Feathered bed mats on cedar frames, kept clean and fresh to accentuate the general cleanliness of the tea house, make for wonderful sleep within the tranquil hideaway. One could spend years within the tea house and hardly notice time going by; such was the great beauty of the experience.
On rare occasion, a fight may be inevitable, which is why beyond the quiet of the tea house's general vicinity is the graveyard. Decorated headstones with names from eras passed line neatly in their silent rows, pointing towards an open, dirt bottom pit. There, fighters are free to take out their aggressions at a safe distance, and it is where many men (and women) have earned their stripes among the Tigers of Udon Khai.
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- Follow the ToS, respect the other players, and have fun.
- Walk in role players are always welcome, and encouraged.
- Maybe a mature role play with mature themes, fair warning!
- All races welcome.
- Archiving for the thread was done by the lovely DanixieWrites, and can be found here.
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