Chat log started at 11.3.2012 / 19:16:14

Savage Worlds Ruleset for Fantasy Grounds II. (c) 2009 Pinnacle Entertainment Group.
Kazemi ("Araki"): How many Kikai did they bring us?
TADM: 0
Quorteth (Kuutai): bloody hell.
"Araki": It's better than 20
Kazemi ("Araki"): How many Ikusans?
TADM: Around 100.
TADM: Speaking of Ikusans...
TADM: I lied. 200
TADM: 12 Void Walkers.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Let's not get noticed
"Araki": How far away are they?
The patrol is walking along the ridgeline above Tume's Tomb. The main Ikusan encampment seems to be about three miles away, along the beach.
It is kind of hard to miss, being a large camp and with glowing blue wards keeping the mists away.
Sensei: Actions?
The Ikusan patrol is about 10 soldiers.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Is Tume's Tomb located below the ridgeline in question?
Kazemi ("Araki"): Are any of the patrol Void Walkers?
Kazemi ("Araki"): Is this tomb the end of the path, or is it possible that they'll just pass it by?
Sensei: Yes. Not that you can tell. Not the end of the path.
Kazemi ("Araki"): What rolls would be necessary and what would the bonus be to hide from them?
Kazemi ("Araki"): I have a d10 in Stealth, the other two schlubs are unskilled
Sensei: I'd say Stealth to hide.
Kuutai: NoSkill [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Hida Sashimi: Unskilled {-2 Unskilled} [1d6-2 = 1]
"Araki": Stealth (Hide) [1d10 = 7]
Ikusan Patrol: Notice [1d6 = 2]
Kazemi ("Araki"): Are we far enough from shore that the ruckus would go unnoticed?
Kuutai is using a benny
Kuutai: NoSkill [1d4 = 7]
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Kazemi ("Araki"): Lighting and cover?
Hida Sashimi: Unskilled {-2 Unskilled} [1d4-2 = 3]
You are far enough from the shore that it is doubtful that combat would be noticed from the shore.
Red Wolf: I hate this fog, it makes it difficult to see things.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Are they heading towards Akemi?
Red Wolf stomps along the ridge further into the island.
They are not headed in the direction of Akemi's hiding place.
"Araki" (whisper): Do you guys want me to tail the suckers and see where they're going?
Kuutai (whisper): sure....sneaky as can be.
"Araki": Here, hold onto my tsukumogami for a while
Kuutai: uh...ok
"Araki" hands the mask to Kuutai
Kuutai (whisper): Ah. i see. Masking it.
"Araki": OK, I'll be back later tonight. If I'm not, tell Chiri it's your fault
Kuutai: What? No!
Kuutai: I cant sneak like you
"Araki": ??
Kuutai: the hell is it my fault if you fail as a sneak.
"Araki" waits for the Ikusans to pass by so he can sneak behind them
Quorteth (Kuutai): ESCAPING!
Kuutai waits till Araki has trailed off with the patrol.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Climbing {+2 Thief} [1d6+2 = 5]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Stealth [1d6 = 9]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Stealth [1d10 = 13]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Stealth [1d10 = 9]
Red Wolf patrol passes the group without stopping.
Kazemi ("Araki"): tails after the group
"Araki" tails after the group
Red Wolf: Notice [1d6 = 3]
Red Wolf: Notice [1d6 = 7]
Red Wolf: Notice [1d6 = 2]
Kazemi ("Araki"): I would also like the benny the last one if it didn't do hot enough...
Kazuki tails along behind the group for a while. They follow along the ridge line, which curves back toward the beach. Eventually they return to the beach and head towards the encampment of Ikusan soldiers. None of them seem to have noticed Kazuki during this entire time.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 4]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
Red Wolf: "I hate this island."
Red Wolf: "I can't believe we are here, this is the middle of nowhere."
Red Wolf: "Pirates all over the place, we should just wipe out Doragon Mizu entirely."
Red Wolf: "So do we have any description we can go on for this 'Kuutai' and 'Hankyouran' that we are looking for?"
Kazemi ("Araki"): They on a burial mission or what? lol
Kazemi ("Araki"): aw, damn, we killed that dude
Red Wolf: "Don't know, but we are supposed to find them and kill them before they can meet up."
Kazemi ("Araki"): aw, shit
Red Wolf: "Yeah, Lady Shino was adamant that they should not be allowed collaborate, or something."
Kazemi ("Araki"): I take no blame for his death. That lies on Daichi
Kazuki hears no other interesting information.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Q.Q
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 4]
Kuutai: Strength [1d6 = 11]
"Araki" informs the group about what he heard
"Araki": after returning
"Araki": Spirit [4]
Shortly before Kazuki stops tailing the Red Wolves, he hears a loud screech like a GINORMOUS Raven just cawed. This causes the Red Wolves to freeze and everyone in the camp looks inland. The Red Wolves Kazuki was tailing all form into a circle with their weapons drawn.
Red Wolf: What was that?
Red Wolf looks tense.
Red Wolf #2: Sounded like a giant bird or something, maybe some monster.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Smarts [1d6 = 7]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): That's such a bird-brained idea
Akemi finds Hida and Kuutai.
Akemi: Hello, I saw some Ikusans earlier, any idea what they are doing here?
Akemi is ignoring Kuutai to focus on Hida.
Hida Sashimi: No idea. "Araki" is finding out for us
Hida Sashimi: Now, let's just quietly snuggle while we wait for him
Akemi: Sounds good to me. I've always wanted to get naked on an island full of dead people.
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Notice [1d6 = 4]
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 13]
Akemi: Come on my love, let's go....
Akemi takes Hida's hand in her own.
Hida Sashimi: I meant cuddle, dear. I know how loud you can get
Hida Sashimi: But I will go with you, if it's somewhere more private
Akemi: Well, Kuutai is playing with a sword, and that thing freaks me out.
Hida Sashimi: Good point
Kazemi ("Araki"): lemme know when I get back to camp
Kazuki walks back to where Kuutai and Hida were. Hida has come up missing. Kuutai is sitting there in a trance, his knuckles white and his hands shaking as he grips it. The scabbard is lying on the ground near him.
"Araki": Should I put the scabbard back on?
Kazemi ("Araki"): flips a coin
"Araki": Luck [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 17]
"Araki" picks up the scabbard
"Araki": Which way do swords get sheathed again?
"Araki": I wish Hida were here...
"Araki" tosses a small stone next to Kuutai first, to make sure he's not going to get struck by lightning or something for getting close to the event
"Araki": if nothing happens
"Araki" attempts to put the scabbard back on the sword
"Araki": Repair [1d6 = 7]
Kazemi ("Araki"): WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SWORD
Kazemi ("Araki"): slowly
Kazemi ("Araki"): slowly
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 10]
Kazuki slides the scabbard back on the sword. Kuutai wakes with a shiver and begins dry heaving.
"Araki": What happened to Hida?
Kuutai: uuurrrrrgh
Kuutai: urrrrr
"Araki": Urrrrrghurr?
Kuutai: Interesting.
Kuutai: Well no time like the present, we need SOULS
"Araki": So, what did Yonder Crow-sama say?
Kuutai: Or a Kikai
Hida Sashimi: Agility [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
"Araki": I can't speak crow
"Araki": but if anyone on the island can, they got a message from him
"Araki": btw, they're looking for you and that crazy guy we killed
"Araki": something about preventing you from joining forces
Kuutai: Nothing directly intelligible - you think a secretive, mystical being would be callous with information?
Akemi: Agility [1d8 = 4]
Akemi: Fists damage [2d10 = 15]
Akemi claws Hida for Shaken+1 Wound.
Kazemi ("Araki"): ?!
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
Kuutai: Well....I suppose we will find out if he is really dead.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): It was a booby trap. Nuff said
Kuutai: Eventually.
"Araki": Oh, I hope he's not
"Araki": He was kind of funny
TADM: Or a booty trap.
Kuutai: But....did you get sight of any kikai?
Kazemi ("Araki"): +1 benny
Kuutai: We need bartering goods!
"Araki": No signs of kikai, but lots of Ikusans
"Araki": it seems like they're just kind of wandering around
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Hida Sashimi: Vigor {+1 Mark} [1d6+1 = 11]
Hida dodges to one side and lands with a loud thud. Akemi howls in rage and turns to attack him.
Hida Sashimi: What have you done with the real Akemi?
Kuutai and Kazuki hear a bunch of noise like a very large animal thrashing nearby and it sounds like Akemi is having a really GOOD time.
Kuutai: So much for safe sex.
"Araki": To the rescue!
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Agility {+2 Acrobat} [1d10+2 = 11]
"Araki" heads off through the underbrush!
Kuutai: CHARGE!
Kazemi ("Araki"): pulls out his kusari-gama
"Araki" pulls out his kusari-gama
Kazuki runs through the underbrush, with Kuutai just behind him. They go a short distance to find a creature that looks something like Akemi, but with huge metallic claws and fangs circling around Hida, as if trying to decide which part is the tastiest.
Akemi: Meat. More meat.
Akemi looks at Kazuki.
"Araki": Konnichiwa
Kuutai: Smarts (Defining Interest(Classical Literature) +1) [1d10+1 = 7]
Akemi: Hajime Mashite.
Kuutai identify monster
"Araki" gives a curt bow
"Araki": So, who are we meeting?
Kuutai suspects this is some sort of Obake, but it is partly physical, perhaps due to the nature of the Island.
Round 1
Dealing cards...
Kuutai
Kuutai: Spellcasting (Multiaction Penalty -2) [1d10-2 = 5]
Kuutai: Spellcasting (Multiaction Penalty -2) [1d10-2 = 6]
Kuutai: Bolt damage [2d6 = 7]
Kuutai: Bolt damage [2d6 = 10]
Sensei: Spirit {+2 vs. Shaken} [1d8+2 = 7]
Sensei: Strength [1d6 = 7]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Watching Full Metal Jousting while it's not my turn. They're about to have a spoons tourney while wearing the top half of their armor lol
Kuutai's first bolt, riddled with dark magic and shaped like a ghostly head, strikes the Obake right in the chest. It shudders for a second, and then seems to become hyperactive in its movements. Fortunately, his second bolt, which is a celestial blue and trails water behind it, strikes her in the same spot and knocks her backwards and rolling along the ground.
Hida Sashimi
Hida Sashimi grabs my kimono and gets dressed while she's distracted
"Araki": That's a neat trick you have there
Akemi: Spirit {+2 vs. Shaken} [1d8+2 = 15]
Akemi recovers and throws herself at Kuutai.
Akemi: Fighting [1] [1d8 = 2]
Akemi: Fighting [2] [1d6 = 4]
Akemi: Fighting [3] [1d8 = 2]
Akemi: Fists damage [2d10 = 7]
Akemi claws Kuutai and stuns him.
"Araki"
"Araki": Hey, hey, hey, calm down now
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Agility Trick {+2 Shadow Arts} [1d10+2 = 9]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Fighting {+1 Signature Moves}: Kusari-gama [1d10+1 = 6]
Akemi: Agility [1d6 = 5]
"Araki" throws his chain over to catch her by the throat, pull her off balance, and gives a nice sweep with the blade (but not to the face)
Sensei: And he succeeds admirably in his efforts, roll damage.
"Araki": Kusari-gama damage [2d6 = 4]
"Araki": lol
"Araki": See, we're not trying to hurt you
Round 2
Dealing cards...
Akemi grabs Kazuki's chain end of his Kusari-gama and launches herself at him, claws extended.
Akemi: Fighting [1] [1d8 = 1]
Akemi: Fighting [2] [1d6 = 3]
Akemi: Fighting [3] [1d8 = 3]
Kazuki manages to dodge and weave out of the way, quite nimbly even.
Kuutai (shaken)
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 4]
"Araki"
"Araki": See, no harm, no foul
"Araki": Fighting Grapple (+1) [1d6+1 = 11]
"Araki": Fighting Grapple [1d8 = 21]
Akemi: Fighting [1d8 = 3]
Kazuki grabs Akemi and pins her in place, she thrashes and tries to kick him, but to no avail.
Hida Sashimi
"Araki": Calm down, Other Akemi
"Araki": Persuasion [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Hida Sashimi: Where's the real Akemi?
Hida Sashimi: Intimidation [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 3]
"Araki" is using a benny
"Araki": Persuasion [1d4 = 2]
Akemi: Smarts [1d4 = 2]
"Araki" Well, at least I didn't critically fail
Akemi: Eaten.
Akemi: She was delicious. And I took her skin!
Akemi laughs.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): :(
TADM: Mental Note to self - Hida Sashimi has the Gullible Hindrace.
Round 3
Dealing cards...
Akemi: Spirit {+2 vs. Shaken} [1d8+2 = 5]
"Araki": Ha! You couldn't eat her
Akemi: Strength [1d10 = 3]
Akemi thrashes around, but cannot break free of Kazuki's grapple.
Hida Sashimi
"Araki": Stop wiggling and retract your claws
Hida Sashimi: Then tell us what you really did with her
Hida Sashimi: Intimidation [1d6 = 10]
Akemi: Smarts [1d4 = 10]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): RAWR!
Akemi: NEVER! She was my plaything! She was delicious.
"Araki"
"Araki": Then why did you just say "never"? Listen, we can still solve this peacefully. Nobody's really been hurt so far. Except Hida's feelings, but nobody cares about those anyways
"Araki": Persuasion [1d4 = 3]
Hida Sashimi: Thanks ass
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 6]
Kuutai
Kuutai: Hida - This is not your sweetie pie.
Kuutai attempts to finish the job with the Widowmaker(TM)
Kuutai: Strength [1d4 = 6]
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 16]
Kuutai: Fighting [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 4]
Hida Sashimi: I gathered that when she sprouted claws
"Araki": Really? Because I'm pretty sure Akemi can do this?
"Araki": I mean, she can get pretty serious someti---DON'T KILL ME WITH THAT THING
There is a large Raven screech as the Widowmaker flies free of its sheath. It slices right through the creature's neck, surprsingly passing through it like there is nothing there. The Obake shimmers and turns into a mist, which is sucked into the blade in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately...Kuutai was expecting some sort of physical resistance to his blow and it was not there, so the blade chops into Kazuki and causes a brilliant spray of blood.
Sensei: Spirit check from Kuutai and Kazuki. Vigor check from Kazuki.
"Araki": Spirit (+1) [Critical failure!] [1d6+1 = 2]
"Araki" is using a benny
"Araki": Spirit [1d6 = 4]
"Araki": Vigor [1d6 = 5]
Kuutai: Spirit [Critical failure!] [1d6 = 1]
Kazemi ("Araki"): NO REROLL KTHNXBAI
Kazemi ("Araki"): LOLOLOL
Kuutai is using a benny
Kuutai: Spirit [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Kazemi ("Araki"): lol
"Araki": NOM
"Araki": NOM
"Araki": OMNOMNOM
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 2]
Kuutai is using a benny
"Araki": I CAN'T HELP YOU
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 8]
Kazemi ("Araki"): That was pretty horrendous
Kuutai feels like he is pulling the life from Kazuki and suddenly feels very invigorated. He feels better than he has felt in quite some time. He feels years younger. His hands shiver with newfound energy. Unfortunately, this comes at the expense of Kazuki, who drops to the ground and watches as his blood flies towards the blade and he swear he hears "sucking" noises as it vanishes into the weapon. Kazuki notices that his hands have age spots on them and his vision gets blurry.
Akemi runs into sight.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): That was an attack for the ages
Akemi: What is going on? I was hiding and heard all this noise like people were fighting.
Akemi: Is everyone okay...
Akemi: Aside from Kazuki
"Araki": How old do I look?
Hida Sashimi: Not...not really. I'm just thankful you're safe
Akemi: I'd say about 40.
"Araki": Hey, Kuutai, could you come over here into the shadows with me?
Kuutai: Uh...No thanks.
Akemi: I'm happy you are safe as well.
"Araki": I just want to have a quick word
"Araki": No harm intended
Kuutai: I um...um....
Akemi looks over Hida carefully for any injuries.
"Araki": Persuasion [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 3]
Kuutai: I will do everything I can do assist you in recovering?
"Araki": Damn right you will
TADM: See...you were WARNED. But no...
Kazemi ("Araki"): I didn't have anything to say about that!
Kuutai decides to oblige and follows ''Araki''
"Araki": Gah, tell Crow-sama to give back my youth!
Kuutai: I'd wait about 12 hours, and see if it wears off.
"Araki": So, Akemi, when did your replacement get here?
Akemi: What was all that noise?
Akemi looks at Kazuki.
Kuutai: The natural fauna of the island.
Akemi: Um...replacement?
Akemi: Natural fauna?
Hida Sashimi: Long story. We'll tell you later
Akemi: I'm not sure this island has any "natural" fauna.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Any movement from the Red Wolves?
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 8]
"Araki": Hida got seduced by a Yokai
Sensei: There is nothing unusual going on at the encampment.
Akemi looks suspiciously at Kazuki.
Akemi: My Hida would never fall for another woman.
"Araki": It looked like you
Akemi: Oh...well, I guess I could understand that then.
"Araki": Also, the Red Wolves are here for Kuutai and the old man we killed
"Araki": They wanted to stop the two of them from joining forces
"Araki": So...
Akemi: So we did them a favor?
"Araki": Pretty much
Akemi: Score one for the bad guys.
"Araki": Then again, we're on the island of the dead, it's possible we could find his spirit again
Akemi shrugs.
Akemi: So what did you find in Tume's tomb? Did you find the stuff we are supposed to get for Mitsu?
Kuutai: Found but not obtained.
Kuutai: =/
Akemi: So what do we need to do?
"Araki": Tume's still active in there
Akemi: What?
Akemi looks surprised.
"Araki": He mentioned something about wanting souls or Kikai to keep him company
"Araki": Or his 7th wife Akemi
Kuutai: Well, we need to get something that would capture the curiosity of even the most well traveled pirate in history...
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
Akemi: NOT IT!
Kuutai: Yes...a kikai.
"Araki": The description he gave was yours. Any explanations forthcoming?
Akemi: Okay, I can go with the Kikai plan.
Hida Sashimi: Why doesn't one of us go back down and ak if he wants all those red wolf souls?
Akemi: I have a very familiar face.
"Araki": Why
Kuutai: im sure he does.
Kuutai: But....we'd most likey die in that attempt
Hida Sashimi: So what's the plan?
Akemi: No idea, other than the fact that I am happy most of us are back together again. I am still not sure where Ikuko and Daichi are.
Kuutai: If Ikuko were here, she could bribe that damn pirate....
Akemi: Does a dead pirate want money?
Akemi: Err...is he dead? I was kind of assuming so.
Kuutai: Probably not. but anything unique that money could get...that maybe.
"Araki": He likes treasures
Akemi: Okay, so we need to do something. Ikusans to the right of us, Tume to the left of us, and I'm stuck in the middle with you.
Akemi hums off key.
Kuutai: Dont you like being stuck in the middle, by Hida?
"Araki" drums off beat
Akemi blushes.
Hida Sashimi: Speak politely to my lady
Akemi: Well, standing out here will only attract more...whatever it is that looked like me that attacked Kazuki.
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 28]
TADM: Holy Fark.
"Araki": Kuutai doesn't particularly look like you
Kazemi ("Araki"): >.>
Nick (Hida Sashimi): :3
Kuutai adopts a more respectfully set of mannerisms
"Araki": C'mon, let's get back to the cave
Nick (Hida Sashimi): (@'.')@ @('.'@)
Hida Sashimi: Agreed.
Sensei: So you go back to the cave?
Kazemi ("Araki"): What time is it?
TADM: It is now about 2300.
Everyone makes it back to the cave. Akemi lights a small, smokeless, fire. She cooks up a light evening meal for everyone and curls up next to Hida, watching Kazuki suspiciously.
Kuutai: Well then, whats the plan?
Kuutai: Maybe we should explore the island a bit more, something will turn up we can use?
"Araki": How do you make those fires?
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Agility [1d6 = 3]
"Araki": Persuasion (Acting) {+1 Defining Interest} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+1 = 14]
"Araki" is clearly not in the best mood, but is curious and is trying to be polite
Akemi: I use the fat of overly suspicious males.
"Araki" glances at Hida
Hida Sashimi: Let's get some sleep, and figure things out in the morning
Akemi curls up next to Hida and goes to sleep.
Kuutai takes first watch
Kuutai: Spellcasting [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Kuutai does not get glowy eyes.
Kuutai: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 5]
Hida Sashimi: Zzzzz....
The night passes. Kazuki wakes up in the morning and has horrible cottonbreath. His teeth feel very brittle.
Kuutai wakes up and feels great. He even thinks about going out for a morning jog after he does 50 pushups.
"Araki": OK, this needs to be treated now please
Kuutai: What a great time to be alive! Everyone have a full breakfast, theres a full day of wonders to explore!
"Araki": Kuutai, undo it
Akemi mixes up some rice and veggies and gets out some fish-paste rice balls.
"Araki" glares at Kuutai
Kuutai: Kuutai I can't.
Akemi mashes up Kazuki's food into a paste, since it will be easier for him to gum it that way.
"Araki": Can't you commune with Crow-sama?
Kuutai: with no bennies?
Kuutai: You suicidal?
"Araki": Hida's got a nom left
Hida Sashimi waits for the Widowmaker to bite the hand that feeds it
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 8]
Kuutai: Strength [1d6 = 10]
Kuutai pulls the Widowmaker free of its sheath. It caws as it is drawn and black Void empowered flames run across the length of the blade.
Sensei: Spirit check from Kazuki.
"Araki": Spirit [1d6 = 5]
Kazuki shudders and a cold sweat drips down his back.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Is this a benny sort of shudder?
Sensei: Nope, a "you barely passed a Fear test" sort of shudder.
"Araki": Well, Kuutai, it's up to you....
Akemi: So...how long is Kuutai going to be doing this whole "playing with the sword" thing?
Kuutai: Smarts [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 17]
Hida Sashimi: Until he overcomes it, or it kills him. My money's on the latter
"Araki": Hopefully after I'm healed...
"Araki": [1d6 = 3]
Kuutai: Okay. We have a goal for today then - not get caught and get to Mt Zukoto
Akemi: Which is where?
Kuutai: To the east!
Akemi packs up and is ready to follow Kuutai.
Kuutai: Araki, you will be cured.
The group heads east, following Kuutai's directions. Hida senses impending doom just acknowledging the previous sentence.
"Araki": Sounds good to me
Hida Sashimi: We are all SO gonna die
Kuutai: However, all things will be paid for....eventually.
Kuutai: MWUUAAHAHA
Strange animal calls echo through the hills as you reach higher elevations. Calls that are not made by any animal native to Konoyo.
Hida Sashimi: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 3]
Four-winged birds that radiate light soar overhead, occasionally darting down to the ground to kill some unseen prey.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 16]
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 7]
Hida Sashimi: I guess birds really can be light-er than air
Twisted creatures that are combinations of normal terrestrial beasts slither or hop into view before darting off. And throughout this all, you feel the mists tugging at your clothes as it swirls around you, casting rope-like shadows that seem improbable.
Kuutai: What a cool place.
Akemi clicks shoes together.
Kuutai: I wish we had the time to study these bizzare creatures!
Akemi: There's no place like home. There's no place like home.
"Araki": I wish I weren't as fatigued as I am...
Kuutai: Soon my friend, you shall have your vitality restored.
By midafternoon, Kuutai is feeling less enthusiastic and invigorated. Kazuki is feeling like he is having trouble controlling certain bodily functions and is going deaf.
Kuutai: Hrm
Kuutai: Here, maybe this will help
"Araki": WHAT?
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d10 = 18]
Kuutai Elemental protection VOID on Araki. See if that mitgates anything.
Kazuki begins glowing...black. His skin becomes translucent and you can see his bones. His eyes glow reddish. The good news is that he feels better. The bad news is that he is starting to look like Tume.
Akemi walks in such a way that Hida obscures her view of Kazuki.
"Araki": I don't think I like what you're doing...
Kazemi ("Araki"): can I feel better?
Kazemi ("Araki"): er, hear
Kuutai: Don't you?
TADM: Yes, your hearing is better. As to "feel" better, that depends on if you consider the absence of feeling to be better than feeling bad.
"Araki": Kuutai, are you intentionally making me undead
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Smarts [1d6 = 4]
Kuutai: Well...see, funny thing about intentions.....
Akemi nudges Hida.
Akemi: If I die, I'd prefer not to be undead or mummified.
Akemi: So, not Kazuki or Kuutai.
Hida Sashimi: Yes dear. Me either, dear
Akemi decides to come up with a "honey-do" list for Hida.
"Araki": If I become undead, I'm going to make sure the same does not happen to you
Kuutai: Hey, lets just hurry on.
"Araki": Intimidation [Critical failure!] [1d4 = 1]
"Araki" is clearly too old and feeble to be of any harm now
Kuutai: The faster we get there, the faster you can return to a normal, happy life.
The group makes it into the hills and stomps along for many hours, until they come to a cave entrance. The cave has no dirt or foliage on it, and looks like a giant bleached skull. The eye sockets gaze skyward and through the mouth of the skull you can see a cave entrance that leads into the depths.
Akemi: I vote, that is freaky.
Kuutai: In we go.
Akemi: Umm..can I hang out up here?
Kuutai: Sure.
Akemi: See you all when you get back.
"Araki": You got replaced with a duplicate the last time we left you alone
Kuutai gives Akemi a sash.
Kuutai: Wear this around your left arm.
"Araki": Are you sure you want to do the same thing again?
Kuutai: That way we will know its you.
Akemi: And the last time I left you guys alone, you turned into a paranoid old man with brittle teeth who looks more like a Okotta than a human being.
Akemi: So...
Akemi takes the sash and puts it on.
Akemi: Be safe.
Kuutai: Now then, in we go.
Akemi looks at Hida.
Akemi: Be careful.
Hida Sashimi: You too
Campaign saved.

Chat log started at 18.3.2012 / 17:49:33

Savage Worlds Ruleset for Fantasy Grounds II. (c) 2009 Pinnacle Entertainment Group.
The group heads into the cave, with the mostly undead looking Kazuki discovering that he doesn't need light to see in the darkness. Although Stealth might be difficult given his glowing red eyes.
There is a rhythmic wind pulsing through the cave, it eerily feels like hot breath and cold inhalation is whipping past you as you descend into the esophagus of the "cave" that looks disturbingly like a bleached bone skull.
Akemi waves goodbye to Hida while finding a good hiding spot.
Kuutai: Okay, so apparently, there is a pool a the bottom of this place, should you bathe in it, you will be released from this curse
"Araki": Hey, Kuutai, can I have my mask back?
Kuutai: Sure.
Other than Kazuki, how are you "seeing" in the cave once you get out of the limited natural light that is filtering in through the mouth.
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d10 = 3]
Hida Sashimi: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Kuutai Not even going to try recasting...just bloody follow Kazuki.
"Araki" puts on the mask so he can look like a badass
"Araki" (to Kuutai): I will devour your soul
Kuutai: Try.
"Araki" is scary
"Araki": Not until I have access to Tums
Kuutai: Come now, if you dawdle more, you risk your own life, not mine.
Hida Sashimi: Do you two really want to give Tume free souls?
"Araki": Yeah, let's go
Kuutai: Notice [1d6 = 9]
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 12]
Kuutai follows Araki...
"Araki": So, what are we looking for?
Kuutai: As i said, we need to find a pool.
Kuutai: It will restore you from un-life.
The group heads down for about five minutes when Kazuki spots someone come up the incline. It is a small child...who looks vaguely familiar.
"Araki" makes sure to turn around occasionally so they can follow the glowing eyes and gives pointers on who's about to trip
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Botan?
Quorteth (Kuutai): Otsu?
"Araki": Ally?
Botan: You have wandered far off the beaten path.
Botan looks at Kazuki.
Botan: And definitely are worse for wear.
Hida Sashimi: The direct path is not always the fastest
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 14]
"Araki" points at Kuutai
Botan: That is the case.
Kuutai: Meh. Training accidents happen.
"Araki": His fault
"Araki": Persuasion [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 5]
"Araki" looks guilty
Kuutai: Well botan, surely you could lead us to the cure for the malady which now haunts dead Kazuki.
Botan looks at Kuutai carefully.
Botan: I could, you will find it surely enough on your own.
Hida Sashimi: What brings you here, if I may ask?
"Araki": I'm not dead yet
Kuutai: Ah...then may I ask what you are up to, lurking in the bowels of the earth?
Botan: The three of you, mostly.
Botan: That is what brings me here.
Botan looks at the Celestial Staff.
Botan: An interesting thing...
Botan looks at the Widowmaker.
Botan: For one who disdained possessions when I met you, you are accumulating quite the trove.
Kuutai: They are set upon me, not me upon them.
"Araki": I'm not permitted to touch the sword
Botan: One is cursed, and I suspect will be your death.
Kuutai: Undoubtedly.
Botan: You had the opportunity to refuse it, and did not.
Botan: Perhaps your sense of duty towards her will keep you alive.
Botan looks at Hida.
Kuutai: Isn't that ALWAYS what happens with pale people and cursed demon swords?
Botan shrugs.
Botan: Quite often.
Botan: Hida Sashimi, you have traveled far with these two, perhaps keeping them alive in spite of themselves. It is a thankless task.
Botan hands Hida a scroll.
Botan: You may have need of this before your travels are done.
Hida Sashimi respectfully takes the scroll
Botan looks back at Kazuki.
Kazemi ("Araki"): is it light here?
Sensei: Nope, it is dark, basically Kazuki's eyes are the sole source of illumination.
Hida Sashimi: Is it safe to read now, or only in life-or-death situations?
Botan: It is what you need it to be, when you need it to be.
Botan: Kazuki, when the time comes, keep to the left.
Botan shimmers and vanishes.
"Araki": Che, I don't even get the chance for a rebuttal
Kuutai: Gah. Why they always do that.
Kuutai: Onward I say. Time is Life.
"Araki": Well, I take it my lucky direction today is left
"Araki": Onward to the edge
The group continues down the path and comes to what seems to be the chest cavity of a very tall creature. There is a passage to the left that slopes down, and a passage to the right that slopes up. From the passage to the right you can see pulses of red light and the sounds of battle.
A familiar voice echoes down the corridor...
Matsuda Kazuko: What, only 20 of you? I give you a chance to surrender!
Kuutai: Ah, how delightful.
"Araki" points to Kuutai
"Araki": NO
Kuutai: Hrm? You do not wish to see the spectacle of battle?
"Araki": No
"Araki": There's a cliff over there, if you go to the right you'll fall into an abyss
Kazemi ("Araki"): where's the dice tower?
"Araki": Persuasion [1d4 = 11]
Kuutai: Smarts [1d6 = 5]
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Agility [1d6 = 5]
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Notice [1d6 = 2]
Daichi and Ikuko come wandering out of the fog near the skull-shaped cave entrance. Akemi bows as they approach.
Akemi: Hello, the others went into the cave, I was setting up camp. Uh...something happened to Kazuki and they are trying to help him out.
Kazemi ("Araki"): does that mean that Akemi can see?
Daichi: Helping Kazuki
Daichi: I have a bad feeling about this
As she is speaking, there is a gust of hot air that comes out of the cave. It is very much like the exhalation of a large beast.
"Keiko": I'm sure you can handle anything that comes our way
Daichi: But do we really need to help him?
"Keiko" frowns.
Akemi: Yes, well. Weird things have been happening since you two came up missing in the fog.
Hida Sashimi: Yes. Indeed they have
"Keiko": How long have we been missing? I feel hungry. And the need to disembowel my sister.
Akemi: At least two days I think, but it is hard to keep track of time.
Sensei: Back to the other group, left or right?
"Keiko": Well, then Daichi and I will go to help Kazuki. You should make up some food, I will want to eat when I return.
Kazemi ("Araki"): L
Kuutai: To Kazuko!
Akemi: Yes mistress.
Hida Sashimi: Yes
Akemi bows to Ikuko.
Daichi and "Keiko" go to help the others.
"Keiko": I
"Araki": Kuutai, can you fly?
Daichi and Ikuko head into the cave and down the tunnel.
Daichi uses his Survival skill to track the party.
[TOWER] Daichi -> Survival [1d6 = 7]
Kazemi ("Araki"): there's only one path
Kazemi ("Araki"): also, does Daichi have a torch?
Feneril (Daichi): Ikuko doesn't know that.
Kuutai: But....Are you suggesting we abandon Kazuko-chan?
Kuutai: What sort of heartless monster are you?
"Araki": Is she dead?
"Araki": Well, actually, I suppose if you want to offer her soul to Tume...
Kuutai: ....I suspect you do not value her as an ally.
Kuutai: Whatever.
"Araki": First, I don't think she needs our help
Kuutai Trying to see with my own eyes (is there really cliff)?
Kuutai: Yes, but do we need hers>
Kuutai: Smarts [1d10 = 3]
Kuutai: Bloody hell!
"Araki": Hida, what do you think, try to get to Kazuko or no?
Hida Sashimi: Why not? If you wish to go left without us, go right ahead
"Araki": Hm.
The sound of combat echoes down the corridor, with each screech of an oni, the light pulses.
Kuutai appears antsy, missing out a battle.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Evens we go right
"Araki": Luck [1d6 = 4]
"Araki": Fine
Matsuda Kazuko: A samurai does not fear death, only failure.
Sensei: Back to Daichi and Ikuko...
Sensei: Is Daichi lighting a torch so he can see where he is walking?
"Araki": You guys go right, I'll duke it out left. Good luck
Daichi: aye
"Araki": There's no cliff there, it's pretty much straight
Daichi sees Issiko walking up the tunnel towards them.
Issiko: Well hello.
Issiko: I see my precious little sister is still alive.
"Keiko": You whore, you sicken me. Daichi, cut out her heart!
Issiko laughs.
Issiko: Can't do anything yourself?
Daichi charges Issiko.
[TOWER] Daichi -> Fighting: Katana [1d6 = 4]
Issiko dodges Daichi's blow.
Issiko: Tsk tsk.
Kazemi ("Araki"): blind leading the blind
Daichi: Since when have you been so nimble?
Issiko: Compared to your clumsy actions, forever.
"Keiko": Must be all the excercise she gets mounting her whale of a husband.
Quorteth (Kuutai): (these are some classy insults!)
Issiko: Ah yes, he provides me with considerable stretching opportunites.
Daichi: I figured all those commoners the guards used to chase from the pallace gave you all the stretching you would need
"Keiko": Good one Daichi.
Issiko laughs.
Issiko: Commoners? Ha. Those were all coming from Ikuko's room.
Issiko: Well, that and the horses and goats.
Issiko: It seems that a blind girl will mount anything.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): brb need chips if i'm going to watch a cat fight
"Keiko": As I recall it was your indiscretion that nearly cost our family a seat on the legal council. Or do you still deny all your late-night visits to the stockades.
"Keiko": You never could resist a bad-boy
Issiko: Indeed. Evil makes the world go round.
Issiko shrugs.
"Keiko": But propriety makes a lineage strong!
Issiko: Well Ikuko, you are not long for this world. I would tell you who will kill you, but I'd prefer to see the look of shock on your face when you are betrayed.
"Keiko": You have been a disgrace to this family since the day you were born
Issiko: And who cares about lineage anymore.
Issiko smiles.
"Keiko": You have left this family in ruins, torn to shreds under your clumsy whorish machinations.
Issiko vanishes, in the same way the cheshire cat vanishes - in other words, gleaming white teeth are the last to vanish.
Quorteth (Kuutai): lol
"Keiko" still shouting, unaware that she has left
Sensei: Notice checks for Kuutai, Kazuki, and Hida.
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 4]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 23]
"Keiko": And if I have to tear all of Konoyo apart I will live to tear you limb from limb and feed you to the rats!
Hida hears Daichi and Ikuko coming town the tunnel behind him.
Daichi: She's gone, to where I cannot say.
In fact, EVERYONE hears Ikuko, only Hida hears Daichi.
"Keiko": Vigor [1d6 = 3]
"Keiko" faints from the emotion and exertion.
Daichi: Agility [1d8 = 6]
Daichi catches Ikuko
Daichi (shouts): Help! Somone! Ikuko has fainted!
Daichi and Ikuko arrive at the intersection just as Kuutai and Hida head down the right passage and Kazuki appears to start down the left passage. The right passage is pulsing with light and the sounds of battle echo down it. The gusts of wind which seem eerily like the inhale and exhale of a giant beast come from the left.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 7]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Smarts [1d6 = 15]
Kuutai: Hrm....a blue blood faints, whist a warrior is in the thick of battle? Who needs my aid more? whahaahah
"Araki": Daichi! What did you do to her!
Daichi: I.. You... It.. Iss... The...
Daichi: Shut up and help her!
Daichi hears Kazuki's voice, then sees him. Kazuki's glowing red eyes stand out in the darkness, as does his translucent skin and his glowing black skull that shines through his ghostly skin.
Daichi: Also
Daichi: What the hell happened to you?
"Araki" points at Kuutai
"Araki": Don't get cut by that sword
Daichi looks at Kuutai
"Araki": VERY bad idea
Kuutai: ....
Daichi: I will have to buy you a drink when we get out of here
Kuutai: SOULS FOR THE RAVEN GOD!
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Souls for the Nike factory!!
Daichi: Spirit [1d10 = 9]
"Keiko" comes to.
"Keiko": Vigor [1d6 = 7]
Kuutai and Hida get about 100' down the tunnel and see an endless swarm of red oni charging at Kazuko, who spins and whirls her naginata in a blur, sending limbs flying as the creatures get close.
Matsuda Kazuko: Ha ha!
Matsuda Kazuko sees Kuutai.
Matsuda Kazuko: Hello old friend!
Hida Sashimi: Damn, I can't think of a cutting remark
Matsuda Kazuko: Don't worry, I saved an infinite number of them for you.
Hida Sashimi: My wits aren't very sharp tonight
Kuutai: Greetings, Kazuko, it's good to see you in your element!
Matsuda Kazuko: Ah, but your chopsticks and your hunger are!
Daichi: She is a blood elemental?
Matsuda Kazuko slices through a couple more oni.
Matsuda Kazuko: So Kuutai, what brings you to this forsaken place in nowhere?
Kuutai: Looking for knowledge and glory
Matsuda Kazuko spins and whirls, chopping down two more oni as she dances through them like a hot knife carving through soft butter.
Kuutai: How is it that you are here? Many think you dead?
Matsuda Kazuko: And you think I am not?
Matsuda Kazuko: How sweet.
Matsuda Kazuko blows a kiss to Kuutai as she somersaults over two red oni and decapitates them.
Matsuda Kazuko: For this task, mortal fatigue would make it impossible.
Matsuda Kazuko slices through a red oni and gestures down the passage that the red oni are pouring from.
Matsuda Kazuko: That is a portal to Anoyo.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Do any of the oni look like they want to attack us?
Matsuda Kazuko: Someone has to stay here and stop them from getting through.
Hida Sashimi: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 5]
Sensei: They would...if they could get past Kazuko.
"Keiko": And I can tell just from the sound that you're the right girl for the job.
Kuutai: Ah, I see. Ne'er a truer servant. Very well, enjoy this glorious slaughter until we can close that portal. Best of luck.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 12]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Stealth [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Matsuda Kazuko: Thank you old friend. And continue on your path.
Matsuda Kazuko: DON'T EVER USE THE SWORD!
Matsuda Kazuko looks at Kuutai closely.
Matsuda Kazuko stops moving.
Matsuda Kazuko: Wait...
Matsuda Kazuko: You did, didn't you?
Hida Sashimi: Too late
Three oni run past her, straight at Hida and Kuutai.
Kuutai Launching pew pew!
Sensei: Spirit check from Kuutai.
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 5]
Round 1
Dealing cards...
Oni: Fighting [1d6 = 5]
Oni: Tetsubo damage [2d10 = 22]
An oni runs up to Hida and hits him with a Tetsubo, sending him flying for Shaken + 3 Wounds.
Oni: Fighting [1d6 = 5]
Oni: Tetsubo damage [2d10 = 24]
An oni runs up to Kuutai and hits him with a Tetsubo, sending him flying for Shaken + 3 Wounds.
Hida Sashimi
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Hida Sashimi: Vigor {+1 Mark} [1d10+1 = 19]
The Tetsubo smashes into Hida and his stomach shakes like a bowl of jelly. It kind of tickles.
Kuutai is using a benny
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Vigor [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Kuutai is using a benny
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Fighting [1d6 = 3]
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Vigor [1d6 = 5]
Kuutai (shaken)
Kuutai: Spirit [1d6 = 5]
Sensei: Hida swings and misses.
Oni: Fighting [1d6 = 4]
Daichi
"Daichi" attacks the Oni which is attacking Hida
[TOWER] "Daichi" -> Fighting: Katana [1d6 = 9]
[TOWER] Daichi -> Katana damage [2d8+2 = 17]
Daichi chops the Oni by Hida in half.
"Keiko"
"Keiko" cowers in the corner.
Matsuda Kazuko resumes slaughtering the oni.
Round 2
Dealing cards...
Oni: Fighting [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 1]
The oni swings at Kuutai and misses.
Daichi
Daichi continues to defend his valued coworker's boyfriend.
[TOWER] Daichi -> Fighting: Katana [1d6 = 5]
Sensei: Daichi hits.
[TOWER] Daichi -> Katana damage [2d8+2 = 12]
Sensei: And slices another oni in half.
Hida Sashimi
Daichi: Not bad for an old man!
Hida Sashimi: Fighting [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 4]
Sensei: That hits (+1 for gang up)
Hida Sashimi: Been so long since I've fought oni
Hida Sashimi: Chopsticks, iron damage [2d6 = 7]
The oni appears stunned from the ferocity of the chopstick assault.
Kuutai
Kuutai: Spellcasting (Self Heal Penalty - 2 Wounds -4) [1d10-4 = 7]
Kuutai: Try as you will foul creatures, you cannot fell the people of Konoyo!
Kuutai calls upon the water kami and is completely healed.
"Keiko"
Round 3
Dealing cards...
"Keiko"
Kuutai
"Keiko": Carry on the good work Daichi!
Quorteth (Kuutai): Gandalf Time
Kuutai: Fighting [1d4 = 2]
Sensei: That hits from the Gang Up bonus.
Kuutai: Bo damage [2d4 = 4]
The oni drops to the ground and vanishes.
Matsuda Kazuko frowns at Kuutai.
Matsuda Kazuko: Beware the sword, old friend.
Hida Sashimi: Talk about a killer conversation
Matsuda Kazuko: I will hold them here until you return to seal the breach.
Matsuda Kazuko resumes chopping up oni.
It is then that you notice the oni vanish as they die, only to reappear fully formed back in the tunnel that leads to Anoyo.
Kuutai: Well, onward we go
Kuutai: to cure Kazuki
Kazemi ("Araki"): Can they tell that they are the same Oni?
Kazemi ("Araki"): or is there just a conservation of Oni going on here
Sensei: It is more a function of the oni vanishing into a mist, the mist floats back down the tunnel to the portal, and as soon as the mist hits the portal, an oni that looks very similar to the dead one comes through it.
Feneril (Daichi): All look same
Sensei: So..mere hypothesis, and they do all look the same.
Kazemi ("Araki"): "Oni can neither be created nor destroyed"
Feneril (Daichi): Like energy and momentum
The group catches up with Kazuki about the time that he comes to a pool...that would be approximately where the bladder would be.
Kuutai: There's your cure
"Araki": Hell no
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Smarts [1d6 = 3]
"Keiko": What do you need cured?
"Araki": You don't want to know
Kuutai: DEATH
"Keiko": He doesn't sound dead to me
"Araki": Are you sure this is the cure?
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 10]
Kuutai: Nay, not yet, right now he is a mockery of life, a twisted being spanning the gap between alive and vanquished
Kuutai cackles
TADM: And someone should probably also update Daichi and Ikuko on the whole "Tume's Tomb", what happened there, and the army of Ikusans hanging around on the beaches....just saying.
Hida Sashimi: Guess no one has to worry about peeing in this pool
"Keiko": I would never do such a thing, unless Issiko was going to drink it.
The cavern is about 20' in diameter and the pool takes up about half the room. The water in the pool is very still.
Kazemi ("Araki"): depth?
Daichi draws his Katana and moves closer to Issiko.
Kazemi ("Araki"): also, clearness? Can I see anything in it? Darkness doesn't bother me, but murkiness does
Daichi: I have a bad feeling about this. It is too still, too quiet.
It looks to be about 5' deep and has the same depth, almost like it was carved exactly this way. It is definitely not a natural formation.
The water is clear and you can see the bottom.
"Araki" pokes the water with his left hand
Sensei: Nothing happens.
"Araki": pointer finger
"Araki": Huh
"Araki": I was expecting more Krakens
"Araki": Hey, Kuutai, wanna join me?
"Araki": I hear the water's fine
Kuutai: I am not so afflicted with death
"Araki" sets down his stuff on the edge
"Araki": Meh, fingers crossed
Hida Sashimi: If this doesn't work, he's gonna be pissed
A mournful flute begins playing.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Q.Q
"Keiko": I Was hoping to see Chiri again
Princess Yuki: So...these two men are coming back with the scroll. That will save Rin. I have faith father!
"Araki" flinches noticibly
Sensei: Technically, Ikuko has never "seen" Chiri.
Feneril ("Keiko"): true
Princess Yuki: So I will keep playing until they come back.
Princess Yuki: I'm off to the walls!
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Oh dear...this will not end well
Princess Yuki runs into the room and up the passageway.
Quorteth (Kuutai): p < 0000.5 sure
"Araki" pulls his mask down
"Araki": Hey, Yuki, how's it going?
Princess Yuki keeps going and evidently does not hear Kazuki.
"Araki" jumps in
"Araki" brings his Kusari-gama and mask with him
"Araki" is not wearing the mask on his face anymore
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 6]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [Critical failure!] [1d6+2 = 3]
Kazuki jumps into the pool and becomes completely submerged. A strong pressure pushes him down.
Sensei: Strength check
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Strength [1d6 = 4]
Daichi: Oh no, I hope he isn't hurt.
Daichi: Unskilled {-4 } [1d6-4 = 7]
Kazuki bobs to the surface, gasps for breath, and sinks back to the bottom, arms flailing wildly. He bobs to the surface again and his kusari-gama goes sailing through the air.
Daichi: Smarts [1d6 = 15]
TADM: Hida - roll a d8.
"Keiko" frowns at Daichi.
Hida Sashimi: [1d8 = 6]
"Araki": WATER
Sensei: Kazuki, roll fighting and damage for the kusari-gama.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Fighting {+1 Signature Moves}: Kusari-gama [1d10+1 = 10]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Kusari-gama damage [2d6 = 10]
Sensei: The Kusari-gama smashes into Ikuko's head and slashes her forehead open. Blood pours everywhere and she drops to the ground. (Shaken + 2 Wounds to the head)
Sensei: Kazuki, Spirit check.
Sensei: And Ikuko might want to Soak a roll.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Spirit [1d6 = 11]
Sensei: Okay, then Daichi can protector it and is Shaken+1 Wound.
"Keiko" is using a benny
Daichi: Vigor [Critical failure!] [1d6 = 1]
"Keiko" is using a benny
Daichi: Vigor [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 8]
The kusari-gama deflects off Daichi's helmet, leaving a huge dent that makes it unwearable without repair.
Daichi attacks the Kasuri-gama
[TOWER] Daichi -> Fighting: Katana [1d8 = 7]
Kazuki bobs to the surface again and this time the mask goes flying. It glows a bright red and hovers menancingly in the air.
[TOWER] Daichi -> Katana damage [2d8+2 = 15]
Daichi breaks the chain and blade of the kusari-gama.
TADM: Hida - roll a d8.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Q.Q
Hida Sashimi: [1d8 = 3]
Kazemi ("Araki"): I'll have to gather the pieces and reforge it later
Sensei: Agility and Spirit check for Daichi.
Daichi: Agility [1d8 = 3]
Daichi: Spirit [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 3]
The mask wraps around Daichi's head and burns into his skin. It melts into his skin and cannot be removed.
Daichi screams
"Keiko": Daichi! What is it?
Kazemi ("Araki"): Well, this is interesting...
Kazemi ("Araki"): Not going to be kissing him anymore
Sensei: Okay, I need a Vigor, Smarts, and Agility check from Kazuki.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Vigor [1d6 = 4]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Smarts [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 7]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Agility {+2 Acrobat} [1d10+2 = 27]
"Araki" is using a benny
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Vigor [1d6 = 5]
Kazuki is thrown out of the pool, gasping for breath and coughing up water. He looks...healthy. Remarkably so, like his body had been reformed into a superior version of itself.
Daichi: You fool! What the hell have you done to me?
"Araki": Woah, that's not going to be healthy
Daichi: I'll cut your heart out and eat it!
Daichi draws his Katana
"Keiko": No! Don't! I can't bear to watch!
Kazemi ("Araki"): Does the mask look the same? It normally covers the mouth
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d12+9 = 18]
Daichi: Smarts [1d6 = 5]
Daichi hesitates
Daichi puts his Katana away.
The mask is burned over Daichi's lower jaw and face.
Kazemi ("Araki"): are Daichi's eyes glowing?
Kuutai: Well, isn't this a suprise....
Daichi points to "Araki", then runs his fingers across his throat.
Daichi's eyes are solid black orbs. They no longer have white parts or irises.
Sensei: So...ummm....what next?
"Araki" gathers up his stuff
Kuutai: Well now, we need two things to sate Tume's bordem.....
"Araki": So, now that that's over
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
Daichi: Too bad you didn't learn your lesson from all of this
Kuutai: Hrm? there was a lesson?
"Araki": Don't use Widowmaker
Daichi: The lesson is "don't use your demon magic on Daichi"
Daichi: Not unless you want to wake up with no legs
Daichi stalks off
Kuutai: I had no part in this.
"Araki": I don't have demon magic
"Araki" looks at Kuutai
Daichi: You are a demon you vile creature!
Daichi: You were sent to this earth to test me!
"Keiko": Please boys, don't fight. It isn't helping anything. Now, we need to get out of this dark scary cave. I am frightened!
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d12+9 = 19]
Kuutai: Um...no.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Do I still have glowing read eyes?
Kuutai: Infact, I tire of this maddness.
Hida Sashimi: I'm with Keiko on this one
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 9]
Sensei: Nope, no glowing red eyes.
Kuutai: Daichi, Do you seek an end to your rage, your anger, and such?
Kuutai: ever want to just simmah down?
Daichi: Mind your own business
Kuutai: Keiko, tell yoru servant to remain still while I alleve him of this curse.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Sweet, +1 Nom
Kazemi ("Araki"): I want my mask back
"Keiko": what?
"Keiko": What curse?
"Keiko": Don't hurt him!
"Araki": The mask is stuck to his face
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+9 = 14]
"Araki": We want to get it off
"Keiko": What mask?
"Keiko": Daichi, is there a mask on your face?
Kuutai: Derp. Explain away Kazuki
Daichi: I don't see one
"Araki": Of course not, you're wearing it
Daichi feels his face
Feneril (Daichi): does Daichi feel the mask?
Sensei: Nope, but where it is the skin does feel soft and silky. In a few days he will probably notice that he no longer has to shave.
Daichi: I don't feel anything either
Kazemi ("Araki"): does it block his mouth?
Daichi: What deception is this?
Sensei: It does not block his mouth.
Kazemi ("Araki"): is it actually melting into his skin?
Sensei: Yes, it melted into his skin.
"Araki": Hm. I had a Tsukumogami with me, and apparently it decided you were a better companion
"Araki": It was always rather angry-like
Kuutai is getting impatient.
Daichi: What is a Tsukumogami?
Kuutai: Either you want your servant to be cured, or he will be an avatar of rage and malice....oh i like the sound of that.
"Keiko": Daichi is not an avatar of rage and malice, he is my noble defender.
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d6+9 = 19]
Daichi nods confidently.
Kuutai: Oh, fine.
Kuutai: Lets get out of this cave and search for booty.
Kuutai eyerolls
"Araki": But what if Daichi gets possessed?
"Araki": By evil?
Kuutai: Not my problem anymore.
"Keiko": That would be terrible! Daichi, have you been possessed by evil?
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d12+9 = 18]
Daichi: Not at all. I fell fine.
Kuutai: Chances are, he will attract a TON of.....denizens marching around this island like that.
"Araki": It's hiding, biding its time for now
Kuutai chuckles.
"Araki": Waiting to gain enough power
"Keiko": I wonder, should I take the word of the guardsman who has protected me since I was six, or the two of you that I have known for a couple of months?
"Keiko": That is a difficult decision.
"Keiko": I will have to consider it deeply.
"Araki": Oh, yes, let's not ask the guy who is now missing a cursed mask
"Araki": But when Daichi betrays you, not even I will laugh
"Keiko": I have only your word of that.
Sensei: Okay, so you head back to the surface, go deeper into the cave, or wait to see if you starve to death where you are currently standing?
Kazemi ("Araki"): deeper
"Keiko": I am not sure what is going on, but if Issiko is still in this cave somewhere we need to find her
TADM: (POLL) Deeper?
"Keiko": and tear her heart out through her eyes
Sensei: All right.
The group heads down into the cave. The tunnel splits to the right and left. From the right there is a soft blue glow. The left tunnel leads up and reeks of garlic.
"Araki": Left
Kuutai: Ok.
"Keiko": It smells unpleasant.
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 6]
Kuutai notices nothing unusual.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 10]
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 10]
The tunnel curls up and around itself, heading ever higher for about two hours. Then it comes to a solid wall. Hida looks around for a minute and spots a hand-shaped depression in the middle of the tunnel end. He touches it and everyone suddenly finds themselves standing outside Tume's Tomb. A group of Ikusan soldiers has just walked by and is continuing their rounds, completely oblivious to your sudden reappearance. Akemi comes out of hiding nearby and looks relieved to see you.
Akemi is wearing a sash.
Kazemi ("Araki"): I sense shenanigans
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Yay!
Akemi: It was weird....Botan showed up and told me to come back here and wait for you. I have no idea why, but I guess it was the right thing.
"Keiko": Akemi, how did you get here?
Akemi: I walked.
"Araki": We're outside again
"Keiko": Did you follow us down the tunnel?
"Araki": We just got teleported
"Keiko": really?
"Keiko": oh my, how exciting
Akemi: That must have been nice, it took me about 10 hours to get back here, dodging oni and Ikusan patrols.
Akemi: So...umm...I have cold noodles if anyone is hungry.
"Keiko": There are Ikusans about?
Akemi: And I found some fish that looked healthy to eat.
"Keiko" (whispering): we must be careful
Akemi: A patrol just went by a couple minutes ago, there they are.
Akemi points at the vanishing silhouettes of the patrol.
Hida Sashimi Nom nom nom
Hida Sashimi: No sense letting it go to waste
"Keiko": I am quite hungry as well.
"Keiko" eats cold noodles.
Akemi: I think Captain Burakku and the boat will be back tomorrow night...so we only have about 24 hours left. Any luck finding stuff for Tume?
Kuutai: So ....What are we going to give Tume Now? We don't have all the time in the world.
"Keiko": What does Tume want?
Akemi: I thought cold noodles would be good, no fire for the Ikusans to find.
"Araki": Oh, crap, and now we don't have the mask either
"Araki": We lost a bargaining chip
"Araki" explains the situation for Ikuko: He wants treasures, a Kikai, or a wife
"Araki": "He" being an ancient, undead pirate king
Akemi mouths "Not it" when Kazuki describes the "wife" option.
"Keiko": That is perfect then, my father's last instruction to me was to find a husband
"Keiko": Is he powerfull?
TADM: Well, it's not like Ikuko can see what he looks like.
Kuutai: uh, I don't think you understand. You wouldn't like him.
Kuutai: Unless you are into REALLY skinny men
"Keiko": Noble wives do not like their husbands. We like power.
"Keiko": And I have no preference for a man's appearance.
Kuutai: Hes quite dead pan.
"Keiko": How could I?
Daichi looks displeased.
"Araki": I'm not sure he'll let you leave...
Kuutai: Um...Sure, if you want to marry him, go ahead. Props if you get him to leave his tomb.
"Keiko": You mind your own business, someone lead to me to this Tume, we have things to discuss in private
"Araki": That would upset a lot of balances
Kuutai: I'd imagine you'd say "get a life" when he wants to stay in all the time, but theirin lies the problem
"Keiko": So is anyone going to tell me where this Tume is?
Kuutai: Sure.
Kuutai checks to see if the coast is clear, and begins with the door-opening puzzle
Kuutai successfully opens the door.
Akemi: I'm just going to...hang out back in the hiding spot.
Kuutai: I'm suprised with your encylopedic knowledge, that you do not know ot Tume...
Hida Sashimi: After this is all done, we should have a konnyaku party
Akemi: Best of luck to you.
Akemi looks at Hida.
Akemi: A Kon'yaku party! That will be awesome!
"Keiko": Thank you Akemi, if I do not return, I will be counting on you to poison my sister.
Akemi: No problem!
Hida Sashimi: A what? Wait, NO! I mean, that's not what you think it is!
Akemi looks happy as a school girl who was just given a ferrari for her 16th birthday.
Akemi throws herself into Hida's arms and showers him with kisses.
Hida Sashimi: A konnyaku, not a kon'yaku
Akemi looks irritated.
Akemi: What do you mean?
Hida Sashimi: We'll talk about it later, when we're not surrounded by enemies, okay?
Akemi looks suspicious of Hida.
Akemi skulks back to the hiding spot.
"Araki": Well, to the Tomb of Tume
Kuutai lurks down into Tume's Pad
Hida Sashimi: Good. My "test" for Akemi worked
The group arrives back in the main chamber of Tume's tomb. He has ordered his court to play rugby. Skeletal bones are laying all over the place, and they are using a diamond the size of Ikuko's fist for a ball.
"Keiko": If you would all remain here and give me some privacy...
"Keiko": Daichi, please lead to me this Tume
Tume laughs as the "ball carrier" is shattered by a tetsubo wielding skeleton.
Daichi takes Ikuko's arm and takes her to Tume
Tume spots the group.
Tume: Oh, you have returned with a concubine!
Daichi bows and leaves.
Daichi looks angry.
"Keiko" laughs
Tume jumps down off his throne with considerable agility.
Tume does the "elevator eyes" look at Ikuko.
Tume: Very nice.
Tume: I am Tume, King of the Pirates and lord of Zukoto. Who might you be?
"Keiko": I am Gyoshen Ikuko, daughter of Elder Gyoshen of Tetsu Sangaku and the woman that will eat the heart of his murderer.
"Keiko": Pleased to meet you noble Tume
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d12+9 = 18]
"Keiko" bows.
Tume: Ah, a woman with a heart of vengeance and murder. My kind of girl.
Tume bows to Ikuko.
"Keiko" laughs.
"Keiko": Just what I was thinking
"Keiko": but sure you do not mean to discuss such important matters in front of these commoners...
Tume claps his hands. The skeletal rugby game ends.
"Keiko": Don't you have somewhere private we can speak?
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d12+9 = 19]
Tume: The commoners can wait outside.
Tume waves his hand. Kuutai, Kazuki, Daichi, and Hida are teleported outside the tomb. The door is closed.
Kuutai: SEEK COVER!
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 14]
Kuutai: IKUSANS! IKUSANS AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE!
"Araki": Huh, I didn't realize he could do that
Akemi comes out of the hiding spot, looking for the Ikusans Kuutai is raving about.
Kuutai: I'd say we got under his skin, but....
"Araki": Well, Ikuko is negotiating with him
Kuutai: ....Marry the Pirate King.
Kuutai: I mean...
Kuutai: I mean...
Kuutai: What the freak.
Akemi: Err...so, no what?
Kuutai: Well, assuming she's that desperate and will take any bones life tosses at her, we still have a sub-quest to fufill here
Akemi: Err...so, now what?
"Araki": Now, we wait
Kuutai: We need to find the *good* portal to Anoyo, so we can get back that one person's lover.
"Araki" sits down in front of the tomb in a shaded spot, out of sight
Kuutai: Unless....there's only one, and only demons...
"Araki": Eh, there's got to be more
"Araki": I bet Tume knows
Akemi: So...Hida...about the Kon'yaku party....
Hida Sashimi: Akemi...I said a konnyaku party. You know, the plant used in jellies
Akemi fists shake in anger.
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 3]
Akemi: I see.
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 6]
Hida Sashimi: If you like, we can throw one for Ikuko
Akemi: That's not what I wanted to hear.
"Araki": Uh oh
Hida Sashimi: I know. After we save the world, you and I can settle down, start a family...sound good?
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 6]
"Araki" starts laying out the pieces of his kusari-gama to see how well they fit together
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 6]
Kuutai looks around for anything strange nearby
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 4]
Kuutai sees nothing unusual, except that it is darker and cloudier than normal.
Akemi frowns at Hida.
Akemi: I'll think about it.
"Keiko" bows gracefully.
Tume bows to Ikuko.
"Keiko" giggles manically.
Hida Sashimi: Akemi, you know I care about you
"Araki": I hear giggling
Akemi: Meh, this island is making me grumpy. We need to go somewhere nicer.
"Keiko" points to her eyes.
Hida Sashimi: I agree. We only need to stay one more day, then we'll be heading back to the mainland
Ikuko appears in front of the tomb. The suit of armor and the ring are lying neatly next to her.
"Araki": Mrs. Tume?
Sensei: I need Spirit checks from everyone....
Sensei: In the Dice Tower.
Daichi: I.. you.. what... Mitsu... How...
"Araki" is using a benny
TADM: To quote the GM from Darths and Droids, "Hmm....interesting."
"Keiko": We have an accord.
Akemi: I have a bad feeling about this.
Hida Sashimi: As do I
Kuutai: lol....
"Keiko": Oh ye of little faith. You should trust that I have acted appropriately in this matter.
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d6+9 = 14]
Hida Sashimi: What happened?
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d8+1 = 4]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Aww
"Keiko": Spirit [1d10 = 6]
"Keiko": That is not for a commoner to know
"Keiko": Just trust that I am doing the right thing, as I have always done.
Hida Sashimi: Come on. You can tell me. I can help
Hida Sashimi: Intimidation [1d6 = 3]
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Hida Sashimi: Intimidation [1d6 = 2]
Daichi: Smarts [1d6 = 5]
Daichi notices Hida's attempt to intimidate Ikuko
"Araki": So, what did HE demand?
"Araki": Persuasion [1d6 = 5]
Daichi: If you touch her, I will open from nose to navel.
"Araki": Open who?
"Keiko": Spirit [1d10 = 7]
Hida Sashimi: Yes. I gathered that
Daichi: Anyone I need to!
"Keiko": tsk, tsk, tsk
"Keiko" shakes her finger.
"Keiko": Smarts [1d6 = 5]
Hida Sashimi: You should just tell all of us now
"Keiko": Just drop the matter, and trust that I have acted in our collective best interests.
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 5]
"Keiko": Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d12+9 = 16]
Hida Sashimi: Smarts [1d6 = 4]
Hida Sashimi: Fine
Campaign saved.