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Savage Worlds Ruleset for Fantasy Grounds II. (c) 2009 Pinnacle Entertainment Group.
Sensei: But I digress....
Hida and Kazuki walk through the mists and find the rest of the group clustered around a cook pot. Akemi smiles when she spots Hida.
Akemi: I knew the smell of miso would bring you back.
"Araki" :(
Hida Sashimi: You are as wise as you are beautiful
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 7]
Akemi: So, who has the map?
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
Akemi: Are we ready to go find this treasure?
"Araki": Smarts [1d6 = 4]
Hida Sashimi: Yes
Daichi: Indeed
"Araki" Q.Q
Daichi: But not until after we eat
Daichi: I'm starving
"Araki": Eating is good
"Keiko": As long as it is in moderation
Akemi: Okay, well the soup is ready.
Akemi dishes out soup for everyone.
Hida Sashimi: Mmmmm soup
Hida Sashimi eats happily
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
Kuutai: This should be exciting......the island of the damned! Mhahwahahahaha
Kuutai looks excited
"Keiko": It doesn't sound exciting
"Araki": We found bowls that have never been touched by the machines
"Araki": So we can mark that off the grocery list
Kuutai: Aren't you curious what treasures await your greedy hands? What forbidden knowledge awaits to seethe into your mind? Or perhaps, we shall even see where life and death meet!
Kuutai cackles
"Keiko": I'd rather not meet death if its all the same
Kuutai appears disgusted at Keiko
"Araki": I actually don't have much of an appetite right now, so I'm ready to head out when you guys are
"Keiko": Fine, but if we find any death Kuutai can be the one to greet it.
Akemi packs up all the cooking supplies and gets ready to follow Hida's lead.
Akemi: This mist looks pretty thick in spots, I hope we don't get too lost.
"Araki": He has the most experience
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
Kuutai: Lost? Mwhahhahahaha
Kuutai: The lost and the damned are all that remain!
Kuutai smiles
"Keiko" rolls her eyes.
Hida Sashimi: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Sensei: Okay, the group heads out, are you following the map to Tume's Treasure?
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d6 = 8]
[TOWER] Daichi -> Notice [1d6 = 5]
"Araki": Where did you learn to roll your eyes?
"Keiko": Just because I can't see out of them doesn't mean I can't move them
"Keiko" shoots "Araki" the "look"
Feneril ("Keiko"): ""
Kuutai: May I see that map?
Feneril ("Keiko"): May I?
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Yes
Kuutai: I wish to study it....No vile savage would be so lazy as to leave all his secrets exposed.
Daichi leads the way on the path to Tume's Treasure.
Daichi: This way.
"Araki": Not first
Daichi: what do you mean?
Nick (Hida Sashimi): I'm so confused. A new record!
"Araki": Well, I have to wonder if there are traps in the area to catch intruders. If the path we're following is the easiest one to the treasure...
"Araki": Perhaps Kuutai's expertise in magic and scholarly pursuits will give him an edge in seeing signs of such things on the map
"Araki" shrugs
Daichi: Ah yes, place our trust in Kuutai
Daichi: good idea
Hida Sashimi waits for the map to burst into flames as soon as Kuutai touches it
Akemi looks at the map.
Akemi walks off in the direction indicated.
Kazemi ("Araki"): "looks"
Kazemi ("Araki"): oh, nm
Daichi continues on the path.
"Araki" shrugs
Hida Sashimi follows Akemi, and not just because Sashimi likes looking at Akemi's ass
Daichi: Wait, I think I may be ill.
"Araki" follows after Hida
Akemi sways her ass back and forth as she walks.
Daichi: Or maybe it is just a reaction to saying "trust" and "Kuutai" in the same sentence
Kuutai: Meh. Suit yourself.
"Araki": He's an idiot sometimes, but hardly untrustworthy when he's serious
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
Daichi: I wouldn't call him an idiot, more like a lunatic
Kuutai: That's more like it!
"Keiko": now, now boys. Stop your bickering and pretend to get along, we have a vague and dangerous mission to acomplish.
Hida Sashimi: Agreed
[TOWER] "Keiko" -> Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [Critical failure!] [1d6+9 = 10]
"Araki" glances between Daichi and Ikuko
Kuutai follows Daichi the explorer quite obediently.
As you follow the path, you come to the top of a hill. The mists do not touch the top of the hill and you can see that the swirling grey fog stretches out in every direction. However, you can see the ocean in several directions, giving you an idea that you are not far from the coast. The mountains and hills are in the distance and they are visible as the mist does not reach up their sides.
Daichi: I think you non-combative types should stay here while Kuutai and I scout ahead
Daichi: Now is your chance to prove yourself worthy of trust mage.
Kuutai: Interesting...surely something lurks here just beyond what mortal senses can perceive...
Kuutai: ....let me take a look first.
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d10 = 5]
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d10 = 9]
[TOWER] Daichi -> Smarts [1d6 = 5]
"Araki" prepares to either catch Kuutai (if he falls unconcious) or flee (if he bursts into flames)
"Araki" watches for signs of combustion
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 4]
An old man with spiky white hair pointing in all directions, who reeks of ozone and...something that seems familiar but you can't quite place, comes walking up the opposite side of the hill. He is staring at the ground and seems to be having an intense conversation with a mouse that is running away from him.
[TOWER] "Keiko" -> Persuasion {+4 Very Attractive, +2 Most High, +2 Fine Attire, -2 Blind, +2 Charismatic, +1 Cultured} [1d6+9 = 14]
[TOWER] Daichi -> Smarts [1d6 = 8]
Hankyouran: I tell you, the Veeru has shattered here. The dead are coming back! I saw my grandmother just five minutes ago!
Daichi: I saw my grandmother last spring, she looked healthy
Mouse: *squeak* *squeak*
Hankyouran comes to a halt so quickly at Daichi's statement he falls on his butt.
Kuutai: ...most astonishing claim.....but then why are you chasing a mouse?
"Araki": I think it's actually making gateways to the past
"Keiko": Daichi, would you be so kind as to strike "Araki" for me?
Daichi: Of course.
Hankyouran blinks five times before focusing on Kuutai.
"Araki": Oh dear
[TOWER] Daichi -> Fighting [1d8 = 10]
Hankyouran watches Daichi lay the smack down on Kazuki.
Daichi: unarmed attack.
Sensei: Daichi hits Kazuki, but not for a Raise.
Daichi: Strength [1d6 = 4]
Sensei: With a love tap, evidently.
Hankyouran laughs at Daichi hitting Kazuki.
Daichi backhands "Araki" in the jaw.
"Araki": Huh. Less metal involved than I was expecting
Hankyouran: It's like the old puppet shows I saw in Zuiichi!
"Araki" bows to Hankyouran
Daichi: She said "strike" not "kill."
"Araki": You do get a little carried away at times
Hankyouran claps.
Hankyouran: Punch him back! Punch him back!
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d6 = 4]
Daichi: Yes, please do
Daichi puts his hand on his Katana.
"Araki": Nah, you can't always do what the puppeteer wants
Hankyouran: You can do it! I have confidence in his ability to cut you in half!
Hankyouran rolls back on his buttocks and laughs.
Hankyouran: This is turning out to be a great day!
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d6+1 = 15]
Kuutai focuses his gaze on Hankyouran.
Kuutai: get bored much here, old man?
"Keiko": Pay no mind to them, you know men and their constant squables. Alway fighting over who has the biggest sword.
Daichi blushes.
"Araki": You ordered him to attack
"Keiko": You deserved it
"Keiko": don't deserve it again
[TOWER] "Keiko" -> Intimidation {-2 Blind} [1d8-2 = 4]
Hankyouran: Bored! Never, I have plenty of dead people to talk with.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Smarts [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 4]
"Keiko": Do they say anything interesting?
"Araki" groans
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Sadly, they all speak in dead languages
Kazemi ("Araki"): groans again
Hankyouran: Yes, for instance, I ran into one who said he hoped his daughter was doing well, given that her sister was planning great evil against her.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Makes for a hell of a time at the Infernal Revenue Service
Hankyouran: Wouldn't know anything about that, would you missy?
Hankyouran laughs.
"Keiko": He forgot to mention the great evil I am planning back
Hankyouran: Nope, he said you'd do daddy proud!
"Keiko": Good.
Hankyouran stands up and knocks dirt off his faded and mangled robe.
"Keiko": Thank you.
"Araki": So, are all of those people guarenteed to be dead?
"Araki": Those who you meet, I mean
"Araki": From the past
Kuutai: Wait...You are only half crazy, if im reading things right.
Hankyouran: I'm pretty sure everyone that I meet is dead.
Hankyouran: And if they aren't already --- I GET THEM THERE!
Hankyouran: ATTACK!
Round 1
Dealing cards...
Hida Sashimi was dealt the Red Joker! Go whenever you want this round. You also get: Joker Trait/Damage Bonus [2]
Hankyouran was dealt the Black Joker! Go whenever you want this round. You also get: Joker Trait/Damage Bonus [2]
"Araki": Watch out for Air/Void magic
Hida Sashimi: We're just dead inside, fortunately
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Oops. Closed the map.
Quorteth (Kuutai): FYI: Hankyouran actually means 'Somewhat insane'
Kazemi ("Araki"): you should make a pun with it
Hankyouran: Spellcasting [1d10 = 4]
Hida Sashimi: attack with iron chopsticks
Hida Sashimi: Fighting [1d4 = 3]
Hankyouran summons forth 3 immense yokai - they look like ogres with the face of a Saint Bernard. They have thick bristling hair and four long clawed arms.
"Araki": He's a Void Walker, so keep your guard up
Hida Sashimi
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Oh wait, +2 because of Joker. Phew!
"Araki": Hey, why would you summon such creatures on this sacred ground!
Sensei: Hida hits one and his chopstick bounces off.
Hida Sashimi: Uh oh
"Araki"
Feneril ("Keiko"): How about "Yank a ho. Run!"
Kuutai: Careful Hida, is is they who will devour you, if you are not careful!
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 5]
"Araki" gets out his Kusari-gama as he goes
Yokai: D12 [1d12 = 14]
"Araki" +2 Defense, plz?
Yokai swings back at Hida and sends him flying. He goes backwards 2 squares and is Shaken + 2 Wounds
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Hida Sashimi: Vigor {+1 Mark} [1d6+1 = 8]
Sensei: But Hida "rolls" with the blow and he rises unharmed!
Kuutai
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Spellcasting [1d10 = 6]
Kuutai is using a benny
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Spellcasting [1d10 = 7]
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Spellcasting [Critical Failure!] [1d10 = 1]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): afk brb
[w] -> Kuutai: You definitely DON'T want to use that last roll.
Kuutai: Bolt damage [2d6 = 10]
Kuutai: Bolt damage [2d6 = 6]
Kuutai: Bolt damage [2d6 = 5]
Yokai: D4 [1d4 = 4]
Yokai: D4 [1d4 = 1]
Yokai: D4 [1d4 = 1]
Yokai: D4 [1d4 = 1]
Kuutai fires off bolts of dark magic and strikes each of the Yokai. All three howl in pain and appear to be dazed. There is no other effect.
Daichi
Kuutai: Feel your tainted souls wither on this plane, beings of magic!
"Keiko": KAtana on middle one
[TOWER] Daichi -> Fighting: Katana [1d8 = 2]
Quorteth (Kuutai): Hankyouran is going to pwn someone......oh lawd...
Daichi draws his sword and makes threatening gestures at Hida.
"Keiko"
Akemi moves in front of Ikuko and draws her Aiguchi.
Daichi moves a bit and does nothing else.
"Keiko" moves a bit and does nothing else.
Yokai: [3d6 = 14]
Yokai: D6 [1d6 = 6]
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 8]
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 5]
Yokai: D12 [1d12 = 1]
Yokai: D4 [1d4 = 1]
Yokai runs up and punches Kazuki with enough force that he goes sailing through the air. He sails backwards 5' and is Shaken + 1 wound.
"Araki" is using a benny
"Araki": Vigor [1d6 = 5]
Round 2
Dealing cards...
"Araki"
"Araki": Daichi hits harder than that!
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 2]
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 8]
Yokai swings at Kazuki and misses.
"Araki": Keiko hits harder than that!
"Araki": Fighting {+1 Signature Moves}: Kusari-gama [1d10+1 = 6]
Sensei: Kazuki plunks the old guy.
"Araki": Kusari-gama damage [2d6 = 7]
Hankyouran: OUCH!
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 6]
Yokai: D6 [1d6 = 6]
Yokai: D6 [1d6 = 2]
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 4]
"Araki": GET THE OLD THING
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 8]
"Araki": GET THE OLD THING
Yokai: D8 [1d8 = 5]
"Araki": GET THE OLD THING
Yokai: D12 [1d12 = 8]
Yokai: D4 [1d4 = 4]
Yokai: D6 [1d6 = 5]
Yokai: D4 [1d4 = 3]
Kuutai: Random Youkai just PWNED Araki's head for 365 bu!
Quorteth (Kuutai): Random Youkai just PWNED Araki's head for 365 bu!
The three Yokai charge at the person who attacked Hankyouran. The first two swing wildly at him. He dodges them, but the third one runs up and plunges a claw through Kazuki's chest for Shaken + 4 Wounds.
"Araki" is using a benny
"Araki": Vigor [1d6 = 11]
"Araki": FULL DEFENSE
"Araki": +2 Defense!
"Keiko"
Hida Sashimi
Hida Sashimi: Fighting [1d6 = 5]
Sensei: Hida swings and misses.
Daichi
Daichi: attacking an old man!
[TOWER] Daichi -> Fighting: Katana [1d6 = 10]
Sensei: Daichi hits with a raise.
"Araki": Aha, stupid oni!
[TOWER] Daichi -> Katana damage [2d8+2 = 26]
Hankyouran gets chopped in half by Daichi.
When Hankyouran topples over dead, his summoned Yokai vanish.
Daichi points to his eyes, then to Araki's eyes, then to his eyes, then to Kuutai's eyes.
"Araki" waves at the Yokai as they vanish
Kuutai: MEDIC!
"Araki" winds up waving to Daichi after they vanish
Kuutai rushes over to Araki
"Araki": Hey, I did good!
"Araki": Perfect distraction! And I drew First Blood
Akemi runs over to Hida.
Akemi: Are you all right?
Kuutai: Water is life - let vitality flow freely once again!
Hida Sashimi: Yes dear. I'll be fine
"Araki" what sort of battle damage to I have?
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d6 = 3]
"Keiko": Well done Daichi, as always I see my faith in you is well placed.
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} (Wound Penalty -2) [1d6 = 9]
Quorteth (Kuutai): FUCKING SPELL CASTING
"Araki": Nom?
Daichi wipes the blood off of his Katana and sheathes it.
Akemi: Healing [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 3]
Kuutai: Hrm....the elements are a little hard of hearing here...lets try again....
Akemi puts a bandage on Kazuki's chest.
Akemi: There, when Kuutai is doing jerking off, maybe he can help you with the other sucking chest wound.
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d10 = 8]
"Araki" explodes into light
Daichi laughs.
'Feneril' disconnected
Akemi gets the map from Daichi.
Akemi: Okay, let's go find some treasure.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Tsukihime
Kazemi ("Araki"): Man, it's too bad there's no Avatar: The Last Airbender movie. But if they make it, I hope they don't have a black man play the wise old asian monk.
Kuutai: Very well then. Onward.
As the group heads into the mist, Daichi and Ikuko get separated from the group and go missing.
Akemi: Survival [1d8 = 4]
Kazemi ("Araki"): read as: die
Akemi: Survival [1d6 = 4]
Akemi follows the map along until you reach a series of low hills on the edge of a valley.
Akemi: I think we found it.
Akemi looks around.
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d10 = 7]
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 5]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
The group notices that the mists are not as thick here. In fact, you can see the southern shore of the island. It looks like it is late afternoon and the sea is calm. The sky is overcast but there is no hint of a storm.
"Araki": We should get into shelter before dark. I don't want to be wandering on this island after dark
Hida Sashimi: I don't want to be wandering on this island at all
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 16]
Kuutai: What/s to fear? You die, you get an instant respawn.
Kuutai shrugs
Kuutai: Revolving Veeru.
After a few minutes of searching, you find the entrance to the Tomb. It is overgrown with weeds and vines and the stones around it look weathered. There is a thick circular stone that seems to block the entrance. Next to the stone is a small pedestal with a bowl carved into the top and a thin piece of jade resting in it. There are five glyphs in the stone next to the bowl.
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Smarts [1d10 = 3]
Akemi: Hmm...this looks complex.
Sensei: Kuutai agrees with Akemi.
Kuutai: Glyphs.....
"Araki": Are these "Keep things near here safe" glyphs?
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Smarts [1d6 = 10]
Sensei: Although Hida recognizes that the five glyphs match the archaic symbols for the five elements.
Sensei: He points this out to Kuutai, who seems to be staring at the ground in the wrong spot.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Common Knowledge [1d6 = 16]
Kuutai: Hrm. Okay....
Kuutai Waves around the Celestial Staff and tests for any reactions.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Heart...Go Planet!
The Celestial Staff pulses white for a couple seconds as Kuutai waves it near the door.
Sensei: D100 [2d10 = 59]
"Araki" looks at the glyphs from a safe distance
Kuutai: Okay then. So....who thinks we need to place a little bit of water, fire, earth, and air into the bowl, then take out the jade, then, Shazam! the door opens!
Kuutai looks for approval among the crowd.
"Araki": Those look like that one door where you have to open the glyphs in the right order
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Common Knowledge [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 4]
Hida Sashimi: Why are you still "Araki"? No one who cares is around here
"Araki": I never said I was Araki
"Araki": Who said I was Araki
Hida Sashimi: But I agree with you, none the less
Kuutai Searches for a puddle, or some dirt
"Araki": Mileage may vary if you fail
Sensei: Kuutai finds a puddle of water and there is plenty of dirt around.
"Araki": [1d10 = 6]
"Araki": [1d10 = 6]
"Araki": I'm 66% certain that the order is Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Void
Nick (Hida Sashimi): You would think I'd know how elements work. I saw 5th element yesterday, after all
Kuutai: Ah. very well then.
Kuutai sprinkles some dirt into the bowl.
"Araki": Wait, did I say Earth, Air? I meant Air, Earth
Sensei: Are you doing anything with the Jade in the bowl and the glyphs near it?
"Araki": My lectures never mentioned Jade
Kazemi ("Araki"): Or did they?
Akemi: I like jade jewelry.
"Araki": Would you like it?
Akemi: I have the distinct feeling Chiri or Kazuko would know what to do...
Akemi: And I'd definitely feel safer if one of them were here.
Hida Sashimi: As would I. The trip would be much less enjoyable, though
Kuutai: Well, im going on the theory that the Jade is there as a palatte cleanser
Kuutai: And that we need it to reset it in the case of a bad order.
Akemi: Could be.
Akemi shrugs.
Akemi: I'm a cook, not an onmyouji.
"Araki": You should consider multiclassing
Hida Sashimi: She's already good at many things
Kuutai Goes ahead and removes the Jade, and adds dirt.
Hida Sashimi laughs and gives her a knowing wink
Akemi: I did, I used to be a Geisha assassin for the Order of the Wolf.
Akemi: Then I switched to cook.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 13]
"Araki": Are there any indications of what the right order should be?
Hida Sashimi: That explains how you do that thing with your legs!
"Araki" glances around
Akemi: I'm thinking about switching to Ganso.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d6+1 = 14]
Hida Sashimi searches for a clue, or a riddle
"Araki": Oh, by what name?
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 4]
Akemi punches Kazuki lightly on the shoulder.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Persuasion (Acting) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 6]
Akemi: JUST KIDDING!
Akemi: You should have seen your face!
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 5]
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d10 = 14]
Kuutai: Who has the map? Instructions are cool.
Akemi looks at the map.
Akemi: There's some scribbles on the back....
Akemi hands the map to Kuutai.
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Smarts [1d6 = 4]
"Araki": I have matches by the way
"Araki": So when you need fire, I've got it
Kuutai Can I read these?
Quorteth (Kuutai): RTFM. Best advice you can get
Kuutai looks at the scribbles and realizes they are actually instructions on how to open the lock, written in the old alphabet of Kojin from before the coming of Karasu. It pretty much reads as, "Leave the Jade Finger in the Bowl. Point at Earth Glyphs. Add dirt. Repeat for other three elements. Need something once alive and now dead for fifth. Beware what is inside crypt."
Kuutai: Nice!
Akemi: This entire map and treasure situation screams "TARP" to me.
Akemi: Just sayin'
"Araki": I don't like that last part
Hida Sashimi: I know, sweetie. But it must be done
"Araki": Hey, can I set some traps in front of the door so the dogs die before they get to us?
Akemi hides behind Hida.
Kuutai: Yes. We will relieve the treasure room of trouble assets. =)
Akemi: Did I mention that I had a dream last night where Kazuki was flensed?
Kuutai Removes all contents of the bowl. Replaces Jade. Adds dirt. Points to the proper glyph (pending int)
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Smarts [1d6 = 11]
There is a low rumble from behind the door.
"Araki" +2 Defense
The noise stops.
"Araki": Flensed?
"Araki": Is that good?
Akemi: It's that thing were you are skinned alive.
"Araki": Oh, right
Kuutai Points at Air. Uses a blanket to try and funnel the breeze into the bowl.
There is a low rumble from behind the door.
"Araki": Your dreams aren't prophetic, are they?
The noise stops.
Akemi: No idea.
Kuutai Points at Water. Adds puddle water
There is a low rumble from behind the door.
The noise stops.
"Araki": Want a match?
Kuutai Points at fire.
Kuutai: Do the honors.
"Araki" lights the match, puts it in
There is a low rumble from behind the door.
The noise stops.
Kuutai Points at Void. Takes off his fur hat. Places it in.
Kuutai: That....should do it. Prepare for battle
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Select Game. *beep* Select Players *beep* Task Force One, Enter Letter, Number
There is a low rumble from behind the door.
The noise stops.
"Araki" +2 Defense again
The door shimmers and vanishes. There is a gust of wind that seems much more like the exhalation of some giant beast.
Kuutai: Okay then. Shall we venture forth?
"Araki": I hate my life
Hida Sashimi: Akemi, you stay here
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} (Traps! +2) [1d6+4 = 11]
Kazemi ("Araki"): any manual traps?
Kazemi ("Araki"): physical, I mean
"Araki": Do you guys have torches?
Kuutai: Come now Araki, the heavens have already given us a mandate - the staff tells us to go this way, and so we shall
Kuutai Checks to see if the Staff doubles as a torch in the cave.
Negative, the Staff does not project any light.
Kuutai: Okay. Well....Um......
"Araki": Huh. Well, we can always make some
Kazemi ("Araki"): Dry wood in the area?
Akemi: Right, I'm staying here. I'll hang out in that spot Kazuki pointed out and get it ready to night fall. Then I will see about making a smokeless fire and cooking up some food.
Akemi looks at Hida.
Akemi: Be careful.
Akemi heads off to the hiding spot Kazuki found.
"Araki": Good luck!
Kuutai: Ok. Go for it.
Akemi: You too!
Hida Sashimi: Be secret. Be safe
"Araki": So, I have matches and oil. If we can get a stick of some sort, we can just make a torch
"Araki": and some cloth
"Araki": Need some cloth as well
"Araki": Here, Kuutai, give me your spare Kimono
"Araki" holds his hands out to Kuutai
Kuutai hands over his nice, newly gifted 'formal' robes
"Araki" looks surprised
Kuutai: Well so much for that.....
"Araki": Well, nevermind
"Araki": I didn't honestly think you had other clothes
"Araki" hands them back
Kuutai while Araki is torch-crafting, looks for inscriptions, etc on the entrance.
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d10 = 5]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Repair [1d6 = 10]
Hida Sashimi: So, are we going in, or just standing here?
Kuutai: As soon as we have the torches, we go in.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 10]
Kazemi ("Araki"): how many badass torches do I produce?
Kazuki builds 3 badass halogen torches and lights them using a mixture of argon and neon so they look like condensed tubes of plasma. Kuutai spots several glyphs that look like warnings against: disturbing the ghost of Tume, the curse of Tume, do not enter, etc. etc.
Kuutai: Down we go!
"Araki": Let's go!
"Araki": How long are the torches estimated to go?
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Common Knowledge [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Kuutai: It can't be THAT deep
Kuutai: I'm sure we are fine.
The steps into the tomb go down about 5 feet, and then you can see a flagstone tunnel that leads into the darkness. Kazuki would estimate that his badass torches will last until the end of the scene.
Kuutai: Ah...darkness.....how homely.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Woo!
Kuutai Cautiously proceeds
Hida Sashimi: Don't you mean homey?
Kuutai: same thing.
Hida Sashimi: Oh wait, that's Ikuko
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
"Araki" +2 Defense?
Kuutai proceeds down the steps, and notices that the tunnel goes about fifteen feet back, then comes to another stairwell that leads down. There are kanji carved into the doorframe where the stairwell begins which reads, "You have entered the Throne Room of his Illustrious Highness, Tume the Pirate King. Show Obeisance or Pay the Penalty."
Akemi is glad she is outside.
The tunnel is about 5' wide here and at the stairwell going farther down.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Is there an obvious thing to bow to?
Quorteth (Kuutai): Why does this remind me of 'The Goonies' =)
Kuutai: I....I don't get it. How are we supposed to act?
Nick (Hida Sashimi): My guess is when we bow, kneel, whatever, we'll see a switch or pressure plate on the floor
Kuutai: Tume was infamous to both god and man.
Sensei: There is nothing obvious to bow to or at.
Kuutai raises hand
Kuutai Brandishes the Celestial Staff.
"Araki": Gomen kudasai
Kuutai: Hrm...any place I don't want to step?
"Araki" bows and keeps low
The kanji glow slightly as the Celestial Staff is brandished at them.
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} (Traps! +2) [1d6+4 = 8]
Sensei: Kazuki does not see any traps.
Kuutai: ojamashimasu
Hida Sashimi: Shitsurei shimasu
Nothing has happened as yet, although the kanji stop glowing after 15 seconds.
Kuutai: Well Hell.
"Araki": Isn't this good?
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d10 = 7]
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d6 = 5]
Kuutai: Hrm...This place is radating with magic....We best be careful. Onward then.
"Araki": It's expected to be highly magical when you have a magic doorbell...
Hida Sashimi: Um, "Open Sesame"?
Kuutai walks up to the stairs, and sees that they go down another fifteen feet, then he sees a glowing yellow radiance coming from the connecting tunnel.
Sensei: He is also not killed, eaten, maimed, or even asked to make any rolls.
Kuutai proceeds with caution.
"Araki" follows with caution
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 7]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Stealth {+2 Thief} [1d10+2 = 10]
Hida Sashimi trails with extreme caution
Kuutai slowly goes down the stairs. He reaches the bottom. There is a short tunnel that leads to another doorway. Golden light spills through the doorway. Beyond it he can see a palatial room, the kind that the mightiest and wealthiest Emperors of the Bright Empire would have waged wars to achieve.
"Araki" whistles
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 4]
Chests of gold, piles of weapons and armor, statues of various animals and people in differing types of metal and stone, all are neatly stored here. There is a huge golden throne at one end of the hall where a skeleton rests before a court of prostrating skeletons.
"Araki": Don't disturb the skellies
Hida Sashimi expects a voice saying "Touch nothing but the LAMP!!"
There is nothing moving within the tomb. The golden glow is not fire, but seems to come from magical stones embedded in the ceiling.
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d6 = 5]
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Notice [1d6 = 5]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): uh oh. no xplody
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 7]
Kazemi ("Araki"): Any sign of our target?
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 10]
Sensei: Kazuki notices that there are a large number of stones that match the ones in the ceiling, but they were along the walls. All of the ones along the walls look like they were shattered.
Kuutai (whispers): My honest advice is to stay out of the light as much as possible.
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 15]
"Araki": Good notice roll
Kuutai spots a suit of armor, on a female mannequin. It is probably one of the most exquisite suits of armor that you have ever seen, with inlaid jade, fine leather craftsmanship, and not a speck of dust on it.
Kuutai: That is our mission. Then what else do we need from here?
Kazemi ("Araki"): Does it have a label?
TADM: It does not say "Made in China."
Sensei: In Kazuki's humble opinion, there is probably around 1,000,000 bu worth of treasure in this room.
Akemi: TARP! IT'S A TARP! I'M NOT EVEN HERE AND IT'S A TARP!
Hida Sashimi: So, we need that armor, and a ring. I believe we found the former, and we just need to find the latter
"Araki": Smarts [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 8]
Akemi begins trembling in fear that all three of you are going to be slaughtered within seconds.
"Araki": Hey, what if we tie loose wires along all these things, lead them up to the top of the stairs, and then yank them really fast up the stairs and stuff?
Kazemi ("Araki"): :D
Quorteth (Kuutai): Hahahah, that's funny stuff
Kazemi ("Araki"): D:
Kazemi ("Araki"): Looking for a ring!
Kazemi ("Araki"): Also, a cool Kusari-gama!
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
Kazemi ("Araki"): trying not to step on anything
Hida Sashimi walks tenatively into the room
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Agility {+2 Acrobat} [1d6+2 = 7]
Kuutai: Well, if we wait a bit, I can actually nab the armor with my mind alone. We just need to find the ring.
Kazuki spots a platter with a couple dozen rings piled on it. He also sees a gem-inlaid kusari-gama hanging from a hook on the wall.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Does the Kusari-gama have a name on it?
Sensei: Not that you can see from the entrance, clearly you will have to walk across the room, past the skeletons, and physically inspect it.
Akemi: DOOM! DOOMY DOOM!
Sensei: Hush you.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Are the skeletons armed?
Sensei: The skeletons have arms, yes.
Quorteth (Kuutai): lol
Kazemi ("Araki"): >:(
Kuutai: this is dumb,
Kuutai carefully walks through the darkest parts of the room, towards the armor,being careful to remain out of the direct light, and bowing respectfully at regular intervals
Kuutai walks over to the armor. Nothing kills him as yet.
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 11]
Quorteth (Kuutai): Is there a ring on Tume?
The lights flicker and there is a hum whenever he bows.
"Araki" very carefully approches Tume
"Araki" bows
Tume's hands have no rings on them.
"Araki": My appologies for the intrusion
Hida Sashimi: It could be a toe ring
Tume: No problem, I do not get many visitors.
"Araki": Persuasion (Acting) {+1 Defining Interest} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+1 = 4]
Quorteth (Kuutai): !!!!!!!
"Araki": GAH
"Araki": Agility {+2 Acrobat} [1d6+2 = 5]
"Araki" does not fall on his ass
Kuutai is shocked.
Kazemi ("Araki"): has the power of ADRENELINE!
Tume: You will have to forgive my court, they offended me, I have ordered them to prostrate themselves for a decade.
Hida Sashimi: We're sorry to intrude. We have been sent here for that exquisite armor. And a ring. Is it alright if we have them?
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 3]
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 6]
Tume looks at Hida.
Tume: Of course not. I fought long and hard to acquire them.
"Araki": Would it be alright if we bartered for them?
Hida Sashimi: That's very understandable.
"Araki": I imagine you don't often get a good circulation of treasures in here
Tume: But I appreciate you asking for them, very thoughtful and courteous of you.
Tume looks at Kazuki.
"Araki" smiles
"Araki": I'm not sure how important they are to you
Tume: If you could offer me something of equal value, I might consider it. Looking at the same thing over and over again is a bit...tedious. Of course, if you had something of equal value, I would also consider taking that in exchange for letting you leave here alive.
Quorteth (Kuutai): THis isnt going to be good.
Tume: The armor? Hmm...do you even know what it is?
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 4]
Kazemi ("Araki"): Do I?
TADM: No clue.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Common Knowledge [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 8]
Kazemi ("Araki"): what about now?
Kazemi ("Araki"): :D
TADM: A really nice suit of armor for a woman who is Mitsu's height.
"Araki": I have not heard the story behind it before. It does not seem like it would fit you, though...
"Araki": Who wore it?
Tume: My seventh wife. Beautiful lass. Eaten by a giant water oni when she went out for a swim.
Tume: Skinny dipping can be tragic.
"Araki": Oh dear
"Araki": What was her name?
Tume: Akemi.
"Araki": Persuasion (Acting) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 4]
Akemi: NOT IT!
Hida Sashimi: That's...a very lovely name
Akemi is really glad she is not here.
Hida Sashimi: What would you consider of equal value to the armor and the ring?
Tume: Yes. I made my eighth through fourteenth wives change their names to it.
Quorteth (Kuutai): And a ring, with the mark of Dokato on it
"Araki": Yeah, sure, Ms Order-of-the-Wolf-and-Reincarnated-Dragon-Princess
[TOWER] Hida Sashimi -> Streetwise {+2 Merchant (Buy/Sell)} [1d6+2 = 7]
"Araki": Wow, how many wives did you have?
Nick (Hida Sashimi): I think the tower hates us
Tume: Around twenty or so.
"Araki": At once?
Tume: Yes.
"Araki" applaudes
Quorteth (Kuutai): OH SNAP!
Tume: The ring with the mark of the dokato? And the armor?
Tume: Hmm...I have no use for physical goods, honestly. But....
Tume: I would consider it for some souls.
"Araki": Hm.
"Araki" pulls out the obsidian mask in his bag
"Araki": Where does this thing rank in value?
Kuutai: Nicely done....
Hida Sashimi: Streetwise {+2 Merchant (Buy/Sell)} [1d8+2 = 7]
Tume one of his skeletal arms raise.
Tume points at the mask and the Widowmaker.
Tume: Both of those would equal what you seek.
"Araki": What does the mask do?
Tume: Collects souls.
Kazemi ("Araki"): o.O
"Araki": Of those it wears, or of those its wearer kills?
"Araki": Because I've been in one of those categories
Tume: Of those who die while wearing it, but the sword collects the souls of those it kills.
Tume: Both give me conversation.
Tume: No rush of course, I have eternity for your answer.
Kuutai: Hrm...
"Araki": Do you know anything of the passage of the outside world?
Tume: No, but it matters little to me.
"Araki": Hm. We're planning on a return trip later anyways. Want us to fetch anything for you?
Tume: Anything you find of interest would possibly be amusing to me.
Tume: I have heard whispers of these things called "Kikai" and I would like to see one.
"Araki" perks up
Kazemi ("Araki"): Would the kikai fit through the door?
TADM: No.
"Araki": They're pretty big
"Araki": It would have to be like the time where the engineering class disassembled one of the Emperor's Kikai and put it in his chambers
Tume: Perhaps you could find a fully functional miniature one.
"Araki": Oh, your way is easier
"Araki": Also, I couldn't help but notice that beautiful kusari-gama over there
"Araki": Very shiny
Tume: Yes, it was my favorite weapon.
Tume: I sometimes mentally control it to decapitate my servants.
"Araki": Oh, sweet! I use one of those too!
"Araki": I can't mentally control mine, though
Tume: Of course, then I have to put them back together, but it amuses me to attach their limbs wrong.
"Araki": I don't suppose it's possible for mere mortals to learn that sort of technique, is it?
Tume: Some mortals, yes. You, no.
"Araki" :C
Hida Sashimi: I fear that we may be at a bit of an impasse.
"Araki": How much would you value a Kikai at?
Hida Sashimi: Is there anything you want that isn't the Widowmaker, the masks, or our souls?
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 5]
Tume: I would value a Kikai as worth the armor and the ring.
Tume looks at Hida.
Tume: Well, I would take either woman you brought with you as my twenty-first wife.
TADM: Too bad you can't kill Ikuko without Fen's permission.
Kazemi ("Araki"): She doesn't have to DIE
Kazemi ("Araki"): just stay down here until we rescue her later
Tume: But I guess if you found a woman who was willing to live in the tomb with me for all eternity, that would count as well.
"Araki": Is the Kusari-gama tradable?
Tume: Depends, would you give me your soul for it?
"Araki": MY soul? Or someone else's soul?
Tume: No, yours specifically.
"Araki": Why mine?
Tume: It's in your best interest, only a soul-less creature who knows no pity while made of flesh can wield it. So it is sort of a win-win for us.
Kuutai crosses his fingers
"Araki": Oh, that's pretty solid logic
"Araki": I kind of like my pity, though
Tume: Well, how about you head outside, think about it, and if you come up with something before Burakku comes back we might reach an agreement.
Tume: I believe you have two days.
Quorteth (Kuutai): 'Very Well, we offer thee the spectacle of glorious battle, that you may vicariously re-live the cronicle of your battle days!'
Quorteth (Kuutai): >we are not trying that...
"Araki": Well, we'll be back!
"Araki": By the way, what did your seventh wife look like?
Tume: I'll be here.
Tume describes a woman who looks very much like Akemi.
Akemi: NOT IT! NOT IT!
Akemi: <--- NOT ELIGIBLE AS CORPSE BRIDE.
"Araki": No wonder you waited outside
Kuutai bows out of Tume's court properly.
Kuutai Returns to the surface
Kuutai Give me a moment, dear companions.....
"Araki" follows Kuutai
"Araki": I got your back, bro
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Spirit [1d6 = 5]
Hida Sashimi bows and follows Kuutai
"Araki": NOM BENNY
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
[TOWER] Kuutai -> Notice [1d6 = 9]
Hida Sashimi: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
"Araki" I'm specifically keeping track of the mask
You walk outside the cave, the stone reappears behind you.
Kuutai: Good.
Kuutai and Kazuki notice that there is a troop of soldiers walking along the ridgeline above the tomb entrance. In the fading light, Kuutai realizes they are Ikusans. Kazuki spots three Ikusan Heavy Bune docked along the beach and dozens of campfires and tents pitched there. Glowing magical wards, supported by Void Walkers, keep the mists at bay.
"Araki": let's get back inside
Soldier: Hurry up men, we need to finish this patrol.
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Stealth {+2 Thief} [1d10+2 = 8]
Soldier: The sooner we report to General Okusa and Lady Shino, the sooner we can eat.
"Araki": Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 4]
Kuutai eyes narrow
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d6+1 = 6]
[TOWER] "Araki" -> Common Knowledge [1d6 = 3]
Campaign saved.