Chat log started at 4.12.2011 / 17:22:07

Savage Worlds Ruleset for Fantasy Grounds II
(c) 2009 Pinnacle Entertainment Group.
TADM: Okay, here's the story - since three of you showed up, we will game. But we are not going to start for a bit.
Kazemi ("Araki"): OK, that's fine
Nick ("Obuchi"): ok. will let me finish football :)
Kazemi ("Araki"): nah, I'd rather postpone the start
TADM: Additionally, Mike and Dave might have noticed from the chat logs posted that I slightly modified the end of last week's session. This was intentional because where we left off provided no room for miniquests, and since we originally were not going to game for two weeks, I wanted lots of opportunity for miniquests.
TADM: Also, Nick, yes, the amount of money Hida has is correct. Also, you need to let me know if you used your real name for the magistrate's office.
"Obuchi" hangs out with Akemi, greatly enjoying her company
"Obuchi" buys Akemi a ___, the equivalent to a promise or engagement ring here, and a nice kimono
"Araki": Hey, Kuutai, want to hang out at the library?
Kuutai: Library you say?
Kuutai: Lets book it!
"Araki": word
Kuutai follows Araki to the Library
Kuutai: Notice [1d6 = 11]
Sensei: Okay, Kuutai and Kazuki make it to the library without being killed
Kuutai: So...may I ask the....or inquire about your sudden thrist of knowledge, Araki?
"Araki": UT Investigation {-2 Untrained} [1d4-2 = 1]
TADM: I'd assume he is planning on dying after being eaten by a oni-no-bookworm.
"Araki": I dont' have a d10 in Smarts, I don't understand half of the weird stuff we've seen
Kazemi ("Araki"): that's why I brought Kuutai. He's more delicious
Kazemi ("Araki"): I'm just a White Castle Slider. Kuutai is a premium burger
Quorteth (Kuutai): 0_0. Interesting way to phrase it.
Quorteth (Kuutai): Wipe Castle.
"Araki": UT Investigation {-2 Untrained} [1d4-2 = 1]
Sensei: Okay, while at the library....what are you doing?
"Araki": UT Investigation {-2 Untrained} [1d6-2 = 3]
Kuutai: Tell me, what are you looking for here?
Kuutai: Certainly, we have past greater resivoirs of knowledge in our journey!
"Araki" browses around for books about the supernatural, legends about the Transformation, history records from the time, books about plants, books about animals, Beating Void Mages for Dummies, etc
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 7]
"Araki" also keeps an eye out for crickets, people he knows, and other oddities
Kuutai: HRM....
Kuutai: Your sudden burst of curosity has me...curious.
Kuutai: Smarts [1d10 = 6]
TADM: All right...let's get this party officially started.
Hida Sashimi: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 4]
Sensei: So, Hida is shopping with Akemi, generally having a good time and they are enjoying each other's company.
Sensei: Kuutai and Kazuki are in the library, Kazuki is reading, "Huked on Fonics fer Neen-jah"
Kuutai: Tell me, Araki....Where is your homeland?
Sensei: Daichi and Ikuko are nowhere to be seen.
"Araki": Ikusa Kokoro. I lived there all my life
Kuutai: I see...
"Araki": What about you?
Kuutai: Smarts [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 3]
Kuutai: I have no idea.
"Araki" glances up at Kuutai
Kuutai: I surmise....I am not from lands so blessed by the sun as you.
"Araki": What's the first thing you remember?
Kuutai: Also a good question.
Kuutai: I suppose that is why I have no easy answer for you.
"Araki": How did you know Kazuko?
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 4]
"Araki" leans in toward Kuutai
Akemi: Look Hida, aren't these beautiful looking ribbons?
Kuutai: We shared many adventures, in far off lands
Hida Sashimi: Indeed they are. Would you like one, Akemi?
Akemi: Oh, they are much too nice for me, but thanks.
"Araki": Why are you trusted to hold onto that sword? Why did Kazuko insinuate that you've been killed by it before? Why are you always so pessimistic?
Hida Sashimi buys her one that matches her new kimono
"Araki": Intimidation [1d4 = 2]
"Araki" is not very intimidating
Kuutai: Pessimistic? Oh by no means...pessimism implies you may not like the way things are headed, or how they may end...
Kuutai: These state of affairs suits me just fine.
"Araki": Ah, OK
Kuutai: Killed by this? Perhaps....interesting.
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 13]
"Araki": She said you've used it before. It didn't turn out as well for you as it did for me
Kuutai sizes up Widowmaker....How strong would one have to be to wield it?
TADM: Kuutai predicts a d8.
Kuutai: I am still alive.
Kuutai: How could it have been bad?
"Araki" (whisper): ARE you alive?
"Araki" pokes Kuutai
Kazemi ("Araki"): temperature?
Akemi: Hmm...I don't like this part of town, let's head back to the Magistrate's estate and see what the others are up to.
Akemi: I think Magistrate Buzen said something about having dinner with us tonight to show his appreciation. It gives me a chance to wear this new kimono.
Kuutai: Hrm...another good question. Have you a dagger un-laced with....poisons?
Hida Sashimi: Sounds like a very good idea. Lead the way
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 5]
"Araki": Yes
Nick (Hida Sashimi): for signs as to why she doesn't like this part of town
Servant: Excuse me sirs, if you are going to wave weapons around and possibly stab each other, I am going to have to request that you leave the library.
Kuutai: Why? Is this not a place of learning?
"Araki": We are not going to stab each other, do not worry good sir
"Araki": Persuasion (Etiquette) [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
"Araki" is using a benny
"Araki": Persuasion (Etiquette) [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 11]
Kazemi ("Araki"): well fuck
"Araki": We'll leave now
Servant runs to get guards.
"Araki": Agility (Escaping) {+1 Escaping!, +2 Acrobat} [1d10+3 = 11]
Kazemi ("Araki"): what floor are we on?
Sensei: Whichever one you want to be on.
Kazemi ("Araki"): first, plz
"Araki" leaps out the window
Sensei: Okay, you are on the first floor.
"Araki": Stealth {+2 Thief} (+1) [1d10+3 = 5]
Kazemi ("Araki"): lol
TADM: Unfortunately, there is an empty 20' moat around the library, it used to be a fortress.
TADM: HAHAHAHA!
Kazemi ("Araki"): YOU BASTARD
Quorteth (Kuutai): Underwater Ninja Tigers in it?
TADM: Invisible flying underwater ninja tigers!
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} (+1) [1d6+3 = 14]
Sensei: Okay, so Kazuki dives out the window and lands on the ground, executing a beautiful rolling dive to the applause of several people standing nearby.
TADM: (I was joking, there is no moat)
"Araki" bows
"Araki" strolls away as if nothing happened
"Araki": Persuasion (Acting) {+1 Defining Interest} (+1) [1d4+2 = 4]
Kuutai looks stranded in the libary.
Kuutai Attempts to Egress.
Sensei: No one stops Kuutai as he leaves.
TADM: ...once Kuutai and Kazuki are done with their shenanigans...
Servant (to Kazuki and Kuutai): Greetings sirs, Magistrate Buzen has asked that I remind you he is planning dinner tonight. And if you can find your female "companion" she is invited also, although we have had no luck in tracking her down to give her the invitation.
"Araki": Oh, OK. Tell him we'll be there
Servant walks off on other errands.
Kuutai: Hrm....Shall we find more proper vestments for such a gathering?
Kuutai: If we should...be the heroes...we cannot dissapoint, can we?
"Araki": Ah, true
"Araki": Wait...
"Araki": So you're going to get new clothese now?
Kuutai: Um...
Kuutai: We are rich now.
Akemi returns with Hida to the Magistrate's Estate and helps him pick out suitable attire for the evening.
"Araki": What is formal wear like?
Kuutai: True, flaunting weatlth is a past time of these weak, mundane folks......
"Araki": Common Knowledge [1d6 = 4]
Akemi looks at Hida's clothes.
Kazemi ("Araki"): I should know this
Kuutai: But, if we are to win their respects.....
"Araki": Oh, right, I owe you a bit, don't I
Akemi: Some of these are a bit ratty, you should have them cleaned and repaired. Here I can sew these together.
Hida Sashimi: You shouldn't trouble yourself
Akemi: Oh, it's no problem
Kuutai: So....to the outfitters, Araki?
Akemi: You treat me so well.
"Araki": Sure
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 13]
Sensei: Araki's notice check finds a really nice clothing shop with good prices.
Clothing Merchant: Hello sirs!
"Araki": Hello!
Clothing Merchant: This is the finest clothing shop in Kara! I am sure we have something that will "suit" your needs!
"Araki" flinches
Kuutai: Hopefully your wares match your humor, good merchant.
Clothing Merchant: Oh, nothing but the finest!
Clothing Merchant looks both of you over.
Clothing Merchant: You are the heroes who slew the vicious red kappa, aren't you?
Clothing Merchant: Oh my!
Kuutai: Yes.
Clothing Merchant: Thank you for killing the creature! It destroyed one of my silk shipments.
Clothing Merchant bows very deeply.
Kuutai looks over his tattered clothes.
Kuutai points to a bloodstain.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): How much would a new kimono cost Hida? Not a fine one, but an above average one
Clothing Merchant claps hands. A dozen shop employees descend on Kazuki and Kuutai to attend to their every need and get them spectacular looking new kimonos.
Kuutai: Kuutai Would you like a momento? You can have that patch if you cut it out, it was spilled in the heat of battle, from one of those little devils.
"Araki": It is our honor to provide assistance and better Konoyo
Clothing Merchant: Oh, thank you sir!
Kuutai: Is Black still in style these days?
Sensei: A nice kimono for Hida would probably cost about 80bu
Clothing Merchant: Black is ALWAYS in style.
Kuutai: Excellent.
Sensei: How much are you willing to spend on kimonos?
Kazemi ("Araki"): Kuutai, how much do I owe you?
Hida Sashimi has one of the servants buy me a new nice kimono, telling Akemi that I the one she is repairing I'll only wear on special occasions because of all the love and care she's showing it and me
Akemi looks happy as a schoolgirl to be treated so nicely.
Akemi is NOT going to wear a schoolgirl uniform. Don't go there.
Kazemi ("Araki"): ...
Chiri stabs out the eyes of anyone who just went there.
Sensei: OW!
Quorteth (Kuutai): 200 bu for Splendid robes with lots of pockets and things...I.E. useful for the ADVENTURE
Chiri: HAHAHHAA!
TADM: Anyway.
Kazemi ("Araki"): 125bu for a Fine kimono
Clothing Merchant sells Kuutai a great 200bu kimono that matches all his requests...for only 150bu.
Clothing Merchant: Special discount, as you killed that dreaded kappa.
Clothing Merchant sells Kazuki a fine kimono for 100bu.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Guess I should have bought a kimono for myself in person. Oh well
TADM: Your discount was factored in with the price I gave you.
Kuutai: Good sirs, I require something that I would protect me from the fiercest winds atop the highest mountains, but would also pass the scathing judgements of nobles and aristocrats.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Ah
Kuutai: Can you make such a thing?
Clothing Merchant: So, you need multiple outfits?
Clothing Merchant: This is Sorimizu, our fashions are either functional or fashionable, never the two shall meet!
Kuutai: You cannot acheive perfect harmony between beauty and function?
Kazemi ("Araki"): is there any armor in this place?
Clothing Merchant: Such a thing is not feasible here, perhaps if you procured some fine Tahatan silk, we could make it for you. Only their silk meshes function and beauty exquisitely.
Sensei: There is no armor in a kimono/clothing store.
Kuutai: Oh very well.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): brb need food
Kuutai Offers 120 bu for a formal set, and a warm set (for them tengu hunts)
"Araki": That's a good point.
"Araki" goes for a warm set as well
Clothing Merchant sells you appropriate formal and warm clothing.
[w] "Araki" -> Kuutai: I is out of money..
Kuutai: Thank thee so much!
Kuutai bows
Clothing Merchant bows again that such great heroes would visit his lowly store.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): back
Kuutai: Now.....Now we are ready for this dinner.
Sensei: The group gets ready and makes it to dinner without being killed, detained, violently assaulted, robbed, or in other ways inconvenienced.
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 6]
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 3]
Sensei: The formal dining hall is lavishly prepared with food and decorations. A couple dozen people have gathered to have dinner and meet the kappa slaying heroes.
"Araki": Smarts [1d6 = 5]
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 21]
Akemi shows up with Hida, looking amazingly attractive with an elegant kimono, fantastically well done makeup, and perfectly prepared hair.
Hida Sashimi: You look ravashing, my dear
Akemi: Oh, thank you. It is nothing.
Hida Sashimi: It is everything :)
Magistrate Buzen shows up with his wife and daughters in tow.
Sensei: All of them look quite attractive also.
Kazemi ("Araki"): how many daughters are we talking about?
Sensei: 7....
Kazemi ("Araki"): o.O
Kazemi ("Araki"): wait...so how many sons does he have?
Sensei: 0
Magistrate Buzen: But we keep trying!
"Araki": I can tell
Hida Sashimi: Thank you for having us here, Magistrate. It is a pleasure and an honor
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 6]
Magistrate Buzen: I am honored you could join us. I am sure you have other matters to attend to, being great heroes, but I wanted to show our appreciation. The Regent apologizes that he is not able to meet you in person, but there is some sort of border dispute with Ikusa Kokoro going on that demands his attention.
"Araki": Persuasion (Acting) {+1 Defining Interest} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+1 = 6]
"Araki" flinches
Kuutai: Yes...Those Ikusans have never really honored that border....have they?
Hida Sashimi: I am sorry to hear that. But I am sure he is a busy man
Kazemi ("Araki"): better than the alternative...
Magistrate Buzen: Indeed they have not, but such discussions are best for another day, tonight we shall be merry!
Magistrate Buzen claps hands and a group of musicians come out and begin playing.
Sensei: Everyone settles down on cushions to watch the performance while servants bring food and drink around to everyone.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Don't. Let. Chiri. Sing. Unless she is cheery
Magistrate Buzen: Ah...Hida-san, try the sushi! It is fresh from the lake this morning.
Magistrate Buzen gestures to a servant coming out with some fresh food.
Sir Daisuke looks at Kuutai.
Sir Daisuke: Oni-slaying?
Hida Sashimi: Thank you. It looks delicious
Sir Daisuke: Sometimes a few dozen before breakfast.
Sir Daisuke: I would like to hear your stories about kappa slaying.
Sir Daisuke keeps glancing over at Akemi.
Sir Daisuke: Hmm...I know I have seen her somewhere before.
Sir Daisuke: But yes...did you fight the kappa on water or on land?
Kuutai: On a boat.
Akemi hides behind Hida's ponderous bulk.
Kuutai: We wanted to make it at least fair. Those Kappa get meek on land.
Sir Daisuke: A boat you say? Excellent, after this next performance, I should like to hear all about it.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Huh. Guess we just invented a new definition for "meat shield"
"Araki": Which time?
Kazemi ("Araki"): ignore me
Magistrate Buzen: Ah yes, our next performance is a kabuki troupe that recently arrived in Kara. They are quite good!
Kazemi ("Araki"): I was scrolled up, I didn't realize anybody had responded
Nick (Hida Sashimi): on quality/type of food
Hida Sashimi: Kn (Cooking) {+1 Food (Def. Interest)} [1d6+1 = 12]
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 6]
"Araki": Smarts [1d6 = 5]
Sensei: The food is excellent, some of the best Hida has had in quite some time.
Hida Sashimi: Pleas send my compliments to the chef
Kuutai: So Daisuke-san, There we were, in the middle of their turf, on a barge, outnumbered and surrounded.
Sensei: The all-female kabuki troupe enters and begins dancing while music plays softly in the background. They are quite spectacular performers.
Sir Daisuke: Ah...fascinating.
Sir Daisuke cranes head around to try and get a look at Akemi.
Magistrate Buzen nudges Kazuki and Kuutai...
Kuutai: Wha?
Hida Sashimi: Um, is there something I can help you with, sir?
Magistrate Buzen: If either of you see any women that you like, I shall be happy to enquire about their "other" services.
Magistrate Buzen grins.
Sir Daisuke looks at Hida.
"Araki": I have someone else
Sir Daisuke: Yes, that woman you are with...might I have her name?
"Araki": Thank you for the offer, though
Sensei: The kabuki troupe leaves to prepare for the next act.
"Araki" glances at Akemi
"Araki": You mean Akemi?
Sir Daisuke: Akemi?
Sir Daisuke looks closely at her.
Akemi: Err...I need some fresh air.
Kuutai: I see. You would treat your guests to a very warm welcome. I shall take you up on that offer.
Akemi gets up and beats a hasty retreat.
Kuutai: Notice [1d10 = 5]
Kuutai looks for the performer who is most likely to be more than meets the eye
"Araki" looks very confused
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Like a Transformer?
Sensei: Kuutai spots ALL of them.
"Araki" does not understand what happened
Hida Sashimi: Please, she is my companion for this evening. And I would ask that you not disturb her again
Sir Daisuke: I thought her name was Hanagiri...and she worked at the Happy Heaven Brothel.
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 8]
Sir Daisuke: In fact, I KNOW it is.
Kuutai: TO ARMS! DEFEND HER HONOR!
Quorteth (Kuutai): TO ARMS! DEFEND HER HONOR!
Quorteth (Kuutai): Delete first :O
Kazemi ("Araki"): gave me a heart attack there
Sir Daisuke: But as she is your paid companion for the night, I shall leave you to her tender care.
Sir Daisuke: She is quite spectacular.
Sir Daisuke looks wistful.
Magistrate Buzen: Hmmm....
Kuutai: Buzen-sama, I would like...that one. (points to the one with the lightest complexion)
Magistrate Buzen: Ah!
Magistrate Buzen: I shall make inquiries for you.
Magistrate Buzen: Sir Daisuke, if you would like to accompany me, I am sure we can find one that suits your tastes.
Sir Daisuke bows to Buzen.
Sir Daisuke: Of course.
Sir Daisuke leaves with Magistrate Buzen.
"Araki": Common Knowledge [1d6 = 3]
Buzen's Wife: Ah, look here comes some more sake. I do like chilled sake for these hot nights.
Kuutai: Araki, did you catch the name of this troupe?
Kuutai: I would like to remember who has filled this evening with such grace.
Sensei: It is the Waiting Blossom Traveling Kabuki Troupe.
Hida Sashimi: Please excuse me
Hida Sashimi goes looking for Akemi
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 7]
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 5]
Kuutai: Notice (Defining Interest (Heraldry +1) [1d10+1 = 10]
Quorteth (Kuutai): Where are these wandering minstrels from?
Sensei: Based on the heraldry they are wearing, the wandering minstrels are a traveling group from Ato.
"Araki": Common Knowledge [1d6 = 5]
Sensei: Hida finds Akemi out on the balcony, dabbing her eyes with a cloth and sniffing.
Quorteth (Kuutai): That monster! He made her cry!
Buzen's Wife offers everyone some chilled sake.
Hida Sashimi: Are you alright? I hope that buffoon did not offend you
Akemi: No, I'm fine.
Akemi: Go back and enjoy the party.
Kazemi ("Araki"): read as: don't leave me
Hida Sashimi: It was a little too stuffy in there for me. I'd rather be with you
Kuutai: Kuutai Chilled Sake? Why yes, please.
Magistrate Buzen comes back with Sir Daisuke.
"Araki": Thank you, but no. I'm rather poor with sake
Sir Daisuke has an attractive kabuki performer walking next to him, giggling as she walks.
Kuutai: Sorimizu's agricultural bounty can be tasted in every cup!
Sir Daisuke: And then I was forced to use a tree branch to fell the oni, because my sword had been knocked in the water...
Shino walks over and sits gracefully next to Kuutai.
Shino: Hello sir, my name is Shino, the magistrate said you found my performance spectacular and wished to compliment me in person.
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 9]
Shino looks demur, quiet, polite (i.e. model Japanese woman)
Shino: Stealth {+2 Thief} [1d6+2 = 12]
Kuutai: Why yes, your graceful undulations made every note of that melody peirce into the very bottom of my heart. I was truly moved.
Shino: I thank you very much sir.
Shino bows.
Kuutai: Where would one learn such flow and cadence?
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Is Sir Daisuke with me and Akemi, or still at the party?
Shino: It is years of practice, I have been studying since I was sold to the kabuki troupe at the age of 6.
Quorteth (Kuutai): CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
"Araki": Smarts [1d6 = 4]
Kuutai: Smarts [1d10 = 8]
Hida Sashimi: What's wrong Akemi? Tell me.
Kuutai is using a benny
Kuutai: Smarts [1d10 = 6]
Akemi: Oh, nothing.
Akemi: I just want to come out and look at the stars.
Hida Sashimi: Please tell me. You're obviously upset
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 6]
Akemi: No, I just want to be here in quiet and forget the past.
Kuutai: It seems you have learned more in your time Shino than most people do in several lifetimes, maybe you could give me some private lessons?
Shino: Perhaps, if my lord wishes it.
Hida Sashimi: Okay
"Araki": Persuasion (Acting) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 4]
"Araki" chokes on his drink
Shino: The Magistrate has offered the Troupe master considerable sums to make sure that I please you.
Shino bows again.
Hida Sashimi holds her and keeps her company, looking up at the stars and staying quiet
Shino is being VERY suggestive in her movements and tone of voice.
Kuutai Inquires the Magistrate for a suitable venue for 'Kabuki Lessons'
Magistrate Buzen: Ah yes, we have one more act, then one of my servants can direct you to an...appropriate...place.
Magistrate Buzen grins.
Kuutai: I see I see.
Buzen's Wife: Oh yes, the shimasen player...I am looking forward to hearing her perform.
Kuutai continues to imbibe fine cold sake.
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 11]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): to see if she's startng to feel better
Hida Sashimi: Notice [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 2]
Nick (Hida Sashimi): my guess: no idea
Akemi is evidently hiding her emotions very well.
A woman walks out on stage holding a shimasen. She looks drop dead gorgeous with an exquisite silk kimono (in the 300bu+ category). Her hair is done up in a very traditional looking style.
Buzen's Wife claps.
Hida Sashimi: We all have pasts that we want to forget. The important thing is not who you were, but who you are now.
Chiri bows.
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [Critical failure!] [1d6+1 = 2]
Hida Sashimi is using a benny
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 10]
"Araki" pales
Akemi: Thank you.
Akemi: You are right.
Kazemi ("Araki"): how drunk is she?
Sensei: Which she?
Kazemi ("Araki"): Chiri
Chiri: I shall play for you the Ballad of Princess Tenrai and the Fall of Rin.
Hida Sashimi: Let's go back inside. Not to the party, but back to our room. We can talk, or just enjoy each other's company
Chiri settles down.
"Araki" stops being pale
"Araki": whew
Akemi stops and listens to the sounds coming from the party.
"Araki": Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d6+1 = 5]
Akemi: Hmm...we should go back to the party.
Akemi heads back into the party.
Chiri: Persuasion {+1 Stringed Instruments, +6 Alt. Charisma} [1d10+7 = 17]
TADM: That would be a 17 on the Perform check...
Chiri sings about the days of the Emperor's Orchard, the coming of the Baku, the fall of Rin, and Princess Tenrai's escape into the wilderness.
Hida Sashimi stays by Akemi's side to protect her from buffoons
"Araki" stays away from Sashimi
Chiri bows again.
Chiri: Thank you for your patronage and listening.
Sensei: Legends and Lore checks.
Kuutai: Smarts [1d6 = 8]
"Araki": Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d4+1 = 4]
"Araki" is using a benny
"Araki": Kn(Lore & Legends) {+1 Defining Interest} [1d6+1 = 5]
Hida Sashimi: Smarts [1d6 = 4]
Sir Daisuke: Shimasen player...that was beautiful...I am moved...but...
Sir Daisuke pauses.
Sir Daisuke: I think you left out some parts.
Chiri: The irrelevant ones.
Chiri bows again.
Chiri stands up and leaves.
Sir Daisuke: Fascinating...I did not know that one person could create that many sounds from a simple 3-stringed instrument.
Sir Daisuke spots Akemi and Hida returning.
Sir Daisuke: Ah! Hanagiri! Are you still with him?
Kuutai: Spellcasting [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 5]
Sir Daisuke: When is your next work day at the brothel?
Hida Sashimi palms chopsticks of death
Sir Daisuke: Do you still do that amazing thing with your tongue?
Akemi bows to Sir Daisuke.
Akemi: You will never know.
Sir Daisuke frowns.
"Araki": Ouch
Kuutai: Well now....Shino, shall we....begin our lessons?
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Note to self: Teach Akemi how to kill people with chopsticks if necessary
Shino: I look forward to it.
Magistrate Buzen: Oh look, the rest of the kabuki troupe is back for the second act.
Magistrate Buzen watches attentively.
Buzen's Wife watches attentively.
Akemi sits down and watches the kabuki troupe.
Hida Sashimi goes back to his seat
Sir Daisuke leaves with his giggling kabuki girl.
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 9]
"Araki": glances at Kuutai
"Araki" glances at Kuutai
Hida Sashimi gives Akemi one of his extra sets of steel chopsticks
Akemi: Oh, thank you.
Hida Sashimi: Keep these handy, in case he comes back
Kuutai: Yes Araki? It's not very gracious not to accept an earned gift.
Kuutai: Why don't you find a way to enjoy the evening.
Akemi hands Hida a pair of 300-fold steel aiguchi.
Akemi: Here, in case you need them. I have extras in my other sleeve.
Kazemi ("Araki"): o.O
Akemi: Chiri gave me about a dozen of them.
"Araki" nods in approval
Shino: Come mister Kuutai sir...let me instruct you in the ways of kabuki...privately.
Kuutai follows Shino.
Hida Sashimi: Oh...well...these can be a little more..."discreet"
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 4]
Quorteth (Kuutai): NOM BENNY
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 11]
Kazemi ("Araki"): thank you Kuutai
Shino leads Kuutai off to some private quarters.
Shino: What would you like me to show you?
Hida Sashimi: Why did Chiri give you so many?
Akemi: She said she had plenty to spare and I might need them.
Akemi: Well, actually, she said, "She thinks the fat one cannot protect you, and you should learn to kill on your own."
Hida Sashimi: Oh :(
Kazemi ("Araki"): how many people are in the room with us?
Sensei: About two dozen. Akemi is being pretty quiet and soft-spoken.
Sensei: She is definitely not talking loud enough for the Magistrate to hear when he is 6 feet away
Kazemi ("Araki"): me neither, then, since I'm more than far enough away
Kuutai: Persuasion [1d6 = 5]
Shino: Smarts {+2 Shadow Arts} [1d6+2 = 9]
Sensei: I need a Vigor check at -2 for Kuutai.
Kuutai: Vigor [1d6 = 3]
Kuutai is using a benny
Kuutai: Vigor [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6 = 10]
Kazemi ("Araki"): Way to go Kuutai!
Kazemi ("Araki"): You da man!
Shino returns to the party.
Kazemi ("Araki"): without Kuutai?
Quorteth (Kuutai): How heavy is she? i.e. Is it possible to have her get so drunk she forgets anything?
Kuutai: Notice [1d6 = 5]
Hida Sashimi: Are you enjoying yourself, Akemi?
Shino walks to the stage and behind the stage.
Akemi: Yes.
Akemi: I always enjoy myself when I am with you and your friends.
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
Kazemi ("Araki"): Kuutai?
The kabuki troupe comes back on stage and bows.
Troupe Master: We apologize Magistrate Buzen, but unfortunate news has just reached us. We must depart immediately.
Troupe Master prostrates and asks forgiveness.
Magistrate Buzen: Oh, that is quite all right, I understand.
The kabuki troupe leaves very quickly.
"Araki" excuses himself and goes to look for the missing Kuutai
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
Magistrate Buzen: Well, this has been an excellent party, but I fear that I am getting old and must retire. Please, enjoy yourselves.
Magistrate Buzen bows and leaves.
Buzen's Wife leaves with her husband.
Akemi nudges Hida.
Akemi: How about we go back to our room and I can show you that "tongue" thing that Daisuke was talking about?
Hida Sashimi: :) I like that plan
Sensei: Kazuki finds Kuutai.
Kazemi ("Araki"): how's he look?
Nick (Hida Sashimi): in a pool of his own blood?
TADM: Probably content and happy, or fully aware of the "campaign changing total screwup" he just pulled off...take your pick.
"Araki": Kuutai, what happened?
Kuutai: Durrrr..I swear to drunk im not god!
"Araki": WHAT
"Araki": What did you say? Shino came back, went behind the stage, and the entire Kabuki troupe took off
"Araki": What on earth did you do?
Kuutai: Yeah. Well...um...Errr...Lose lips sink ships.
Kuutai: We should probably be going now.
"Araki": More specific, please
Kuutai: Ok. I figured that since Chiri was adopted, that this was infact her normal posse.
"Araki" facepalm
Kuutai: Well..its not.
"Araki": Oh, crapcrapcrap
Sensei facepalm.
"Araki": Of course it's not, those were VOID WALKERS and Chiri FREED US FROM VOID WALKERS
"Araki": ARGH
Kuutai: Yep.
Entire Population of Konoyo facepalm.
"Araki": This is bad bad bad
Kuutai: Welcome to the hilarity of asymetry of information.
"Araki": Can you walk in straight lines?
Kuutai: Sure.
"Araki": Get Hida, get your gear, and get ready to leave
"Araki": DO IT SNEAKY LIKE
Sensei: New action plan:
Sensei: 1) Find Chiri
Sensei: 2) Keep Chiri alive
Sensei: 3) Keep Akemi alive
Sensei: 4) Also...NOW IS THE TIME TO PANIC
"Araki": I'll handle Chiri
Hida Sashimi gets very acquainted with Akemi, planning on not going anywhere else for a while
"Araki": Let's meet by that clothing shop we were at earlier
"Araki": If you get chased past there, have Hida leave a chopstick on the ground. We'll probably leave a dagger if need be
"Araki": We can then flee the city and meet up later
Kuutai: Sure. I will see you there.
"Araki": God Speed!
"Araki" heads off to find Chiri
Kuutai follows directions.
Sensei: Kuutai finds Akemi and Hida's room. The door is locked. There is a sock on the door. It is very college-esque.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): The door is not only locked, but barricaded. NO ONE enters, no one leaves
Kuutai: Hey you love birds, we need to get going. Someone aggroed the po po
Nick (Hida Sashimi): La la la la can't hear you
Kuutai: Ok...but I'm totally responsible for what will happen if you choose to stay here.
Akemi: ...and then I do this...
"Araki": Stealth {+2 Thief} [1d10+2 = 11]
Hida Sashimi: ...I didn't know that was possible in that position!...
Akemi: ...Absolutely, I'm incredibly flexible, check this out...
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 9]
Kazemi ("Araki"): do I pass close enough to their room to hear this?
Kuutai peeks through keyhole, takes notes for next time he meets Shino.
Sensei: Sure.
Nick (Hida Sashimi): Keyhole has been plugged
Nick (Hida Sashimi): to prevent use of keys
"Araki": Agility {+2 Acrobat} [1d6+2 = 7]
Kuutai: Spellcasting [1d10 = 8]
Kuutai: Bolt damage [2d6 = 3]
Sensei: There is a loud thump at the door, and a puddle of water forms under it.
Hida Sashimi: ...Wow, you sure have a lot of stamina!...
Akemi: ...Oh! That is amazing!...
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 4]
Kazemi ("Araki"): pfff
Hida Sashimi: Vigor {+1 Mark} [1d6+1 = 10]
Hida Sashimi: ...I didn't even know people could bend like that...
Sensei: Notice checks for everyone EXCEPT Kuutai.
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 11]
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 5]
Sensei: Hida, Akemi, and Kazuki all notice that they can suddenly see their breaths. The temperature has dropped about 40 degrees in the past twelve seconds.
Hida Sashimi: ...I know something to do to keep us warm...
Akemi grabs clothes for warmth.
"Araki": Lockpicking {+2 Thief} [1d6+2 = 10]
Hida Sashimi: Wasn't what I was thinking, but okay
Hida Sashimi also grabs clothes
Kuutai's head smashes through the door, which explodes on impact and sends shards of wood flying everywhere.
Hida Sashimi: Ahhh! What the hell?
Akemi: Eeeeek!
Chiri tosses the rest of Kuutai through the door.
Kuutai: Opmphf
Chiri: Dress yourselves. You must flee before you all die.
Chiri: She does not want to hear Kazuko's whining if you all die in her charge.
"Araki": a click sounds as the window latch comes undone and Araki steps in
"Araki": Ah, well, this does a good job consolidating everyone
Chiri is glowing with an hellish black light and tendrils of black flame extend out from her. While it looks like flame, everything that they touch turns a frosty white.
Hida Sashimi: You're all a bunch of perverts, you know that? Get...that can't be good
The wood around her is warping as she kicks the remnants of the door away.
Hida Sashimi: I'm not paying for that
Chiri: She is not amused.
Chiri looks at Hida.
Chiri: Persuasion {-5 Angry Charisma} [1d6-5 = 8]
Sensei: Spirit check from Hida.
Hida Sashimi: Spirit [1d8 = 2]
Hida is currently scared skinny.
Chiri: Hurry. This place will be attacked in less than fifteen minutes.
Hida Sashimi: Okay then. Guess the party's over
Chiri: And as much as she would love to see you all dead, that would make Kazuko sad. She is haunted by enough oni, she does not need that one also.
Akemi gets dressed.
Akemi gathers supplies and packs them.
Akemi: Hmm...do I pack the tea kettle or all the dishware first?
"Araki": Whichever is faster
Chiri sends several tendrils of flame to shatter things Akemi is planning on packing.
Chiri: Things can be replaced, your life cannot.
Akemi: All right! I get the idea.
Akemi: I'll just get all the spices.
Hida Sashimi helps Akemi with the packing
Chiri: Go to the docks, find a boat to Rirakkasu on the other side of the lake, look for a sailor with a dark green shirt and blue pants.
Hida Sashimi: I don't think we should make me madder than she is. Ready?
"Araki": Hey, Chiri, are Void Walkers beyond redemption?
Chiri: They are closer to redemption than you.
"Araki" blinks
Chiri: Go to the docks.
Chiri walks down the hallway.
Screams erupt from several parts of the building. Fires have broken out in both wings.
Akemi finishes packing.
Akemi: Okay, ready.
Akemi: I'll show you the back way out of this area and down to the docks.
Kuutai follows
Hida Sashimi: Let's make like a fire and blaze out of here
Akemi shows you the sneaky back way out of the district and down to the docks.
"Araki": Stealth {+2 Thief} [1d10+2 = 18]
Akemi: I never thought all those visits to rich young nobles and having to sneak out of the house before their parents found out would be so useful...
"Araki" helps everyone be very, very, sneaky
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [Trait roll was a natural 1] [1d6+2 = 7]
Kazemi ("Araki"): for pursuers
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 5]
Kuutai: Notice [1d6 = 3]
A couple times it seems like you are being pursued, but just before you can spot them, there is a scream and then silence. Once you see a huge fountain of blood behind you and a head goes sailing through the air.
Kuutai: Oh dear.
Akemi: Icky!
Akemi leads the group down to the docks.
Akemi runs up to a barge.
Kazemi ("Araki"): who has the shell?
Akemi: Excuse me, can you take us to Rirakkasu?
Barge Sailor: Umm...sorry, barge is full.
Akemi: I was supposed to show you this.
Akemi hands sailor a small pendant.
Barge Sailor bows.
Barge Sailor: Absolutely! We have plenty of space. Come on board!
Akemi: Thanks.
Akemi runs on board.
Barge Sailor: We will cast off right away!
"Araki": Notice {+2 Alertness} [1d6+2 = 13]
Hida Sashimi stays by Akemi
"Araki" gets on board
Akemi settles down on boat.
Hida Sashimi: Notice [1d6 = 3]
Akemi: Whew...I'm not cut out for this.
Akemi holds Hida and looks nervous.
Akemi looks at Kazuki.
Hida Sashimi: It will be okay. We'll protect you
Akemi: Chiri gave it to me, she said it belonged to Kazuko and would help get me out of trouble.
Hida Sashimi: Persuasion {+1 Etiquette} [1d6+1 = 6]
Akemi: Thank you Hida.
Akemi presses herself closer to Hida.
Kazemi ("Araki"): Er, where is Ikuko?
Hida Sashimi wraps my arm around her
Akemi: I don't know...this is all so nerve-wracking.
Barge Sailor: Cast off!
Barge Sailor directs the barge to leave, it heads out into the lake.
From the lake, you have a spectacular view of the Magistrate's House burning down.
Campaign saved.