Acceptance Letters

Autumn, 1196

The couriers arrived early in the Autumn of 1196. Each one bearing a letter for the Sensei of the school."Honoured Sensei,""It is by the will of Her Celestial Majesty, Empress Iweko I that I write to you with glad tidings.""Your student has been granted the singular honour of being chosen to attend the Imperial College in Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho. While they will continue to be your student and continue to bring honour to your Clan, School and Family they will also benefit from additional training in the Samurai arts.""They will begin their training on the first day of Spring 1197. Please find included their travel papers and all necessary documents.""I remain your humble servant,""Seppun Ashihirikage, First Secretary to his Eminence Otomo Shiribashi, Grand Sensei of the Imperial College"