Topic: Mythic Nippon Adventure V (Read 167460 times)

killa_robot · « **Reply #150 on:** December 29, 2014, 02:45:31 pm »

Quote from: cool74 on December 29, 2014, 02:00:09 pm

Rai sighs and says, "How about we meet tonight. That gives us a day to set our affairs here in motion."

Yuki ignores Rai and begins walking to the temple.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #151 on:** December 29, 2014, 05:58:05 pm »

CONTINUED IN MULTIPLE THREADS:

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #152 on:** January 03, 2015, 04:45:50 pm »

Back at Yuki's house, Roka is the first to arrive, seeing not one, but two Elementals (Water & Air) scooting around the area, while Yuki appears to be inside inspecting the floor?

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #153 on:** January 03, 2015, 06:50:23 pm »

As Roka was standing there, he also happened to see Udo coming along.

Not Aman · « **Reply #154 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:31:19 pm »

Roka looks remarkably confused upon seeing Yuki and 2 elementals cleaning up her home.
"Mid-Summer cleaning?" he asks, puzzled.

killa_robot · « **Reply #155 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:46:34 pm »

Yuki looks up at Udo and Roka and shakes her head.

"Poison Traps. Someone is trying to kill us... probably Lee..."

She remarks.

"Are the two of you ready to go?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #156 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:49:15 pm »

"Lovely" Roka says, angrily.

"And no, unfortunately. We have buisness in Sendai to attend to." Roka says, as he heads on inside.

"Is the house safe?"

killa_robot · « **Reply #157 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:53:12 pm »

"Probably."

Yuki replies as she nods. Then as if just remembering something, walks over to one of the broken clay pots and casts Postcognition on it, to see if she can tell who placed it.

Not Aman · « **Reply #158 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:02:53 pm »

Quote from: killa_robot on January 03, 2015, 07:53:12 pm

"Probably."

Yuki replies as she nods. Then as if just remembering something, walks over to one of the broken clay pots and casts Postcognition on it, to see if she can tell who placed it.

"Good enough for me" Roka says with a shrug.

"Udo, follow, we all need to talk." He says to the forest ward.

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #159 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:12:26 pm »

"I think we should go soon..." Udo mumbles. The fight can't be going on much longer if it's even still on.

"Let's make it quick, Roka." He says, following Roka to wherever.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #160 on:** January 04, 2015, 01:42:34 pm »

Quote from: killa_robot on January 03, 2015, 07:53:12 pm

Yuki ... walks over to one of the broken clay pots and casts Postcognition on it, to see if she can tell who placed it.

Yuki sees the pots being made in a Yakuza Lab by a Poison Master and eventually being sold to Kado Hasekura (the first cousin of Daimyo Shinsen Hasakura) - who then snuck into Yuki's house and expertly placed them there...

killa_robot · « **Reply #161 on:** January 04, 2015, 04:34:45 pm »

Quote from: BerkaZerka on January 04, 2015, 01:42:34 pm

Yuki sees the pots being made in a Yakuza Lab by a Poison Master and eventually being sold to Kado Hasekura (the first cousin of Daimyo Shinsen Hasakura) - who then snuck into Yuki's house and expertly placed them there...

"Oh. I suppose that makes sense too."

Yuki says to herself after her inspection is complete.

"What do you mean business to attend to in Sendai, Roka?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #162 on:** January 04, 2015, 05:00:53 pm »

"I have been told that the traitor Lee the Korean, and the four vampire servants of Yukinawa reside in the home of Kado Hasekura." Roka states simply.

"We have a duty to Sendai to rid them of filth like that, and I don't think we can leave Sendai without taking care of them."

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #163 on:** January 04, 2015, 05:19:39 pm »

"We also have a duty to the city of Kurokawa, Roka..." Udo begins, "Lee and the Vampires could probably be, uh, dealt with later. The situation in Kurokawa seems much more urgent."

Not Aman · « **Reply #164 on:** January 04, 2015, 05:24:15 pm »

"Udo, there are incredibly powerful forces that are literally acting against us in our own home. Kurokawa matters, I agree, but our first objective must be to protect the fortress city, especially in this time." Roka states with conviction.

"Last time we went on a mission, and neglected our duty as warriors of Sendai, this town was brought to ruin. We can not allow that to happen again."

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #165 on:** January 05, 2015, 06:39:23 pm »

We're this conversation taking place a year ago, Udo would have backed down, But now I'm a Forest Ward now... I have a title and everything.
"But, uh, Roka, those forces aren't going anywhere. The problem in Kurokawa needs to be resolved now or never. I don't think this trip will take too long anyhow, right, Yuki?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #166 on:** January 05, 2015, 06:41:29 pm »

"I'd rather them go away from Sendai, Udo. If they did, I would not have a problem. The fact that they are here, and actively acting against us, is a problem that must be quickly removed."

killa_robot · « **Reply #167 on:** January 05, 2015, 06:55:22 pm »

Yuki nods in approval to Udo, but otherwise says nothing.

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #168 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:06:46 pm »

"I dunno, Roka... You think we can take down 4 of Yunikawa's bodyguards, plus Lee, while they reside in the home of one of the most powerful families in Sendai?"
Udo shakes his head, "And besides that, why do we have to do that before Kurokawa?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #169 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:10:06 pm »

"We can and we must, Udo. And we must do it first, since the longer they are here, the harder it will be to remove them." Roka states.

"As for being in the home of Kado Hasekura, I have a sneaking suspicion that the Hasekura known as Kado lives no more." Roka states.

"We can draw them out, and kill them seperately. 'Kado Hasekura' is in Sendai, speaking dissent against us. If not the four vampires, we must kill him, at least."

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #170 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:20:42 pm »

Udo sighs and looks to Yuki, "Uh, what are your thoughts on this? You wanted to go, but I dunno if you need all of us to go to the Village, but we need to make a decision."

killa_robot · « **Reply #171 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:57:16 pm »

"We don't all need to go."

Yuki replies. She then looks at Roka.

"We are not assassins, Roka. If you wish to rally Sendai against Lee and the four vampires, I doubt the people will be opposed. They are in league with Yunikawa, the one who caused all this destruction, after all. Perhaps you could talk with the Exalted Patriarch or some other high members of the city and convince them to help once the five are located."

Not Aman · « **Reply #172 on:** January 05, 2015, 08:13:17 pm »

"Ooh, good idea Yuki." Roka says, nodding.

"The general is out of town, but we could probably gather some Priests and warriors, right?"

killa_robot · « **Reply #173 on:** January 05, 2015, 08:51:35 pm »

"Probably."

Yuki replies.

Fireplay · « **Reply #174 on:** January 07, 2015, 02:54:11 pm »

Miya arrives shortly afterwards with a grim look on her face and her body slightly tensed as if expecting an ambush.

cool74 · « **Reply #175 on:** January 07, 2015, 03:08:18 pm »

Coming to the left of her is Rai who seems to not be in a rush.

killa_robot · « **Reply #176 on:** January 07, 2015, 03:39:00 pm »

"Are you two ready to go?"

Yuki asks.

Fireplay · « **Reply #177 on:** January 07, 2015, 04:13:04 pm »

"Yes, but we should be careful when we get back."
Miya leaves the issue unspoken until they have left Sendai as she wouldn't be surprised if the Magistrate sent someone to follow her.

cool74 · « **Reply #178 on:** January 07, 2015, 07:26:37 pm »

"All good over here.Rai says.

killa_robot · « **Reply #179 on:** January 07, 2015, 07:48:37 pm »

"Great!"

Yuki announces happily.

"Well, good luck, Roka!"

She says, teleporting herself, Udo, Miya and Rai to just outside of Kurokawa. Whether by accident or on purpose, her Unrequiting Mirror falls to the floor after she disappears.

Not Aman · « **Reply #180 on:** January 07, 2015, 07:55:16 pm »

"I'll see you guys soon." Roka says with a somber nod, as the group teleports. He then begins to turn away and leave the house, but he notices that Yuki seemed to have dropped her Mirror.

"Huh." Roka says, picking it up, and putting it in his pocket. "I'll have to thank Yuki when I get there."

cool74 · « **Reply #181 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:02:26 pm »

Thinking at Roka Rai says, "Don't forget our link. I could also transfer messages to Yuki."

Not Aman · « **Reply #182 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:24:19 pm »

Quote from: cool74 on January 07, 2015, 10:02:26 pm

Thinking at Roka Rai says, "Don't forget our link. I could also transfer messages to Yuki."

"Right, forgot about that. Tell Yuki thanks." Roka says, as he begins to head to the Ancestor temple.

---

Roka's Thread Continues HERE

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #183 on:** January 08, 2015, 06:55:46 am »

11th Day of Mid Summer 1303
Kurokawa Held Hostage

Leaving Roka in Sendai, Yuki teleports herself, Miya, Udo, and Rai back to the Village of Kurokawa.

Arriving at the outskirts of the village, about two in the afternoon, they see that they are standing on the narrow cart track leading into Kurokawa.

Up ahead, the Samurai can see a makeshift shantytown sitting in a neglected bean field, just off the road – hobbled together from old boards, tarps, and blankets. What appear to be most (if not all) of Kurokawa’s children currently occupy the area. Milling about aimlessly or huddled together under the shanties.

A number of older boys stand watch by a tended bonfire at the center of the hovels, completely surprised and awed by the Samurai abruptly popping out of thin air – too stunned to say anything or run away.

The children all appear to be afflicted in boils of some kind and look rather haggard and sickly.

As the Samurai take this in, a spirit of some kind slowly manifests in the road between them and the shantytown.

It appears as a willowy seven-foot tall golem, composed of a stomach churning mass of wriggling worms and other parasitical things; wearing a black porcelain facemask depicting hungry sorrow.

It stands on the road, silently regarding the company …

---

Observing the disgusting Yori with her Sorcer’s Sight, Yuki recognizes it as a Concept Spirit – Namely ‘Corruption’. The appalling thing was known to spoil food and inflict its victims with parasites and boils.

From her studies in the Sendai Order of Arcanum, Yuki knew that Concept Spirits could not be ‘killed’ – instead, they had to be ritually banished. Sure, the Samurai could use Spirit Cutting or Spells to disrupt it for a few hours, but it would always come back, over and over again, until properly banished.

Fortunately, Yuki knew the ritual for banishing this particular Yori – The porcelain facemask the Yori wore had to be struck and broken with a Shinto-blessed club, hewn from the heart of a freshly felled spirit willow; a tree that only grows high in the mountains and marks the transition between the physical realm and the spirit world.

That and it could not pass over a line of salt…

killa_robot · « **Reply #184 on:** January 08, 2015, 07:13:41 pm »

"I see..."

Yuki says out loud.

"So this is what the Ancestors meant when they said we needed to set right the mischief we caused. How awful."

She then turns to the rest of the group.

"We need salt."

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #185 on:** January 08, 2015, 07:25:18 pm »

Udo coughs, wondering if he was ever close to that level of disgustingness.
"Yuki, I can make sure the golem thingy doesn't move for a while, I think. You think you can quickly get some salt from the village? Assuming it'll help stop it somehow." Udo says, considering to change form. He can shrug poison and disease, so holding this demon down should be easy enough. I hope.

cool74 · « **Reply #186 on:** January 08, 2015, 07:41:40 pm »

Rai looks up and says, "Sorry but I don't carry salt in its pure form."

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #187 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:17:54 am »

"Oh, help us, help us!" the children in the shantytown cry - terrified of the yori standing between them and the Samaurai.

killa_robot · « **Reply #188 on:** January 09, 2015, 03:48:12 pm »

Quote from: BerkaZerka on January 09, 2015, 07:17:54 am

"Oh, help us, help us!" the children in the shantytown cry - terrified of the yori standing between them and the Samaurai.

Yuki looks at the children and smiles.

Okay, new plan. Destroy that spirit!"

She says to everyone. Yuki then orders the Water elemental to standby, the wind elemental to protect the children, and takes out her lopan to assist the others. To start, Yuki casts Karma drain on the spirit, an attempts to use Jinx to prevent it from attacking back.

cool74 · « **Reply #189 on:** January 09, 2015, 04:00:06 pm »

Rai runs out in front quickly throwing 2 of his silver knives (If successful boosted with ancestors rebuke.)
"Let's move Udo." Rai shouts as he gives 4 surges to udo.

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #190 on:** January 10, 2015, 07:57:20 pm »

The Forest Ward gazes from the sickly children to Yuki, "We'll deal with this fiend, don't worry."

Udo grunts to Rai in thanks, dramatically reaching his arm out and subsequently bringing his fingers together into a fist. "Creations of the Earth, pin this evil spirit down for us!" (4 surge Entangle-pin).
Whether or not it works, Udo will then charge the corrupt Golem with his demon-slaying Naginata (empowered by Ancestor's Rebuke).

Fireplay · « **Reply #191 on:** January 12, 2015, 03:19:14 pm »

Seeing the desolate state of the town and the sick children causes Miya to close her eyes for a moment in shame.

As the spirit appears she draws her bow and attunes it to her own spirit before taking aim, planning to use 4 of the lightning arrows she carries. Using all her talents she unleashes a barrage of what one would call 'Spirit-Lightning' on the Golem. "We shall remove you vile spirit."

(Item: [4]Lightning Arrows.) (AF: Spirit Arrows, Heroic Surge and/or Ki Master, Flight follows the Eye, Rain of Shooting Stars(On the Golem's area), Multi-Shot, Through the Heart, and finally Grievous Injury Technique)

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #192 on:** January 12, 2015, 07:25:20 pm »

As everyone readied to set the Yori in its place, it raised a hand towards the Samurai – and Yuki, not wanting to know what was going to happen next, Jinxed it. Somewhat persistently, it exerted its will and continued with the gesture anyway – and suddenly, everyone felt a slight irritation of their skin. Looking down at their arms, the Samurai noticed tiny mottled maggots crawling across their flesh and trying to chew their way inside…

Yuki drew deep not to freak out (Luck) and cast Karma Drain, sucking out only three points of Luck. At least now she knew it didn’t have any left to oppose her powers.

As this went on, the Air Elemental went over to the children and stirred up a wall of dust between them and the Yori. The children could no longer see the foul spirit, which was a good thing, but they remained frightened nonetheless.

Ignoring the parasites on himself for now, Rai ran out and threw two of his silver knives – boosted with ancestors rebuke. The knives seemed to melt into liquid mercury midair – and slammed through the Yori like radiant comets!

The Yori exploded into a shower of black putrescent goop after taking 32 and then 20 points of Damage. The porcelain mask then fell to the ground, before it and the wicked slimy mess abruptly sizzle away like drops of water dancing across a hot skillet.

Udo, who had had some pretty impressive plans on how to deal with the Yori (before Rai squashed it with such surprising ease) – couldn’t bear the thought of these things burrowing into him any longer and immediately threw himself to the ground in a fit of rolling and flopping around in the dirt. It was unclear if it was doing anything to help remove them however.

Miya meanwhile, didn’t especially care for the skin crawling sensation and prickly bites these maggots were giving her all over, but for the moment, she was able to steel herself past it – though how were they going to get rid of these horrifying little bloodsuckers?

That, and nasty looking red welts were beginning to form along the tracks these unwholesome littler critters were making across everyone’s flesh!

killa_robot · « **Reply #193 on:** January 12, 2015, 07:36:47 pm »

"Ewwww" Yuki remarks looking at herself and the others.

"Water elemental, heal all of us", she commands.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #194 on:** January 12, 2015, 07:40:00 pm »

The Water Elemental does so, curing the contagion on all of the Samurai - causing the mottled maggots to snap and pop as it washes them all away - leaving the Samurai clean, welt free, and a bit damp.

cool74 · « **Reply #195 on:** January 12, 2015, 07:51:09 pm »

Rai in a form of shock says, "That was surprisingly easy. Yuki is it really gone or did we just temporarily stop it?"

killa_robot · « **Reply #196 on:** January 12, 2015, 08:06:59 pm »

Quote from: cool74 on January 12, 2015, 07:51:09 pm

Rai in a form of shock says, "That was surprisingly easy. Yuki is it really gone or did we just temporarily stop it?"

"It will be back" Yuki replies dramatically. She then turns her attention to her elementals.

"Good work. Water elemental, begin healing the children. Wind elemental, quickly explore the town and then tell us what you find."

She commands. Yuki then casts gate and creates a portal to Morioka.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #197 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:03:41 pm »

The Water Elemental washes over to the children and cleans up a few of them, then returns to burble that is has no more spell energy. The majority of children are still afflicted.

Yuki opens a Gate to the Fortress City of Morioka as her Air Elemental whirls off into the Village of Kurokawa to check things out.

Needless to say, the people on the other end of the Gate (in Morioka)are more than a little surprised by the Gate's sudden appearance, and scurry back, as a few of the city guard take notice.

A moment later, and Yuki becomes aware that her Air Elemental has just been Dispelled.

killa_robot · « **Reply #198 on:** January 12, 2015, 10:49:14 pm »

"Hm... Can someone escort the children to the Temple?"

Yuki asks, pointing to the portal.

"That's Morioka. They should be able to help. Probably."

She says, looking through the other side and waving at them.

"There's something else here though..."

Yuki states, turning and scanning the village.

Tanstaafl · « **Reply #199 on:** January 12, 2015, 10:53:26 pm »

Udo, admittedly disappointed that he couldn't deal with the Golem his own way, moves over to the children and bends down to look at them at eye-level.
"Does your city have a medicine shop? With Ofudas?"

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