Tribute from Lord Miyamoto Omori
Most Esteemed Sensei:
I am greatly honored at your request that I return to the Hagashi
Dojo to address the fine young noblemen in whom you are instilling
the code of conduct that has made you a great samurai.
Forgive me that I am at present unable to leave my estate on Kyushu.
I remain on the alert, as rumors of another Mongol
invasion have reached our shores. Last week, I and
my company were victorious against a small company of Mongol raiders.
These fools were so clumsy in their approach that I had time to
burn incense
in my helmet before engaging them.
During the skirmish, I myself killed two opponents. The first was
filled with terror at the sight of the demon on my face mask. His
fear betrayed his sword arm and gained me victory. The second, though
outmatched, fought on until I crippled him. I praised him for his
bravery before cutting his head from his body. In all, my company
collected seven heads that day. They now adorn the gates of my manor
house.
Please know that I reflect with great fondness on my years under
your firm tutelage. My success as a samurai I owe entirely to your
wisdom and excellent example.
Your respectful student,
Lord Miyamoto Omori
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