TheWanderingJewels 226 Posted October 23, 2017 Zuihitsu (Informal Commentary): Rather than the more formal Essay format, Zuihitsu is a form of casual writing with randomly recorded thoughts on any given subject. Often this would take the form of observations on randomly recorded life events or subjects which would come to the author's mind. While not as well regarded as more formal Essays, more astute courtiers will typically investigate or read over such journals for additional insight into subjects that are pertinent, as well as use it to gather insights into political opponents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWanderingJewels 226 Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Kanbun (Lingustics & Translation): While historically this has meant Chinese Writing translated to Japanese, In Rokugani terms this is the Art of being able to read Rokugani from older times and the ability to translate into more modern forms, as well as translate documents which may use a regional dialect unfamiliar to the reader. That i has uses in deciphering clan ciphers is purely coincidental... Edited October 23, 2017 by TheWanderingJewels type correction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AK_Aramis 1,002 Posted October 28, 2017 neither sounds useful enough to be separate broad skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
