Author Topic: Sword Quest IV - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 59136 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #60 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:18:44 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 12:13:30 PM

> Gesture in the general direction of Kay's place.
> "I understand that Kay is the other person in this city that may have the information I seek. I have been told she lives in that general direction."

>"Hell, I can tell you how to get there," says the oni.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #61 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:20:36 PM »

> Let our eyes light up slightly.
> "That would be most appreciated."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #62 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:36:11 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 12:20:36 PM

> Let our eyes light up slightly.
> "That would be most appreciated."

>"Yer welcome, then," says the oni. "Now, you wanna get back on the street over there..."
>ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD
>You land in Marisa's front yard, and find that it is empty. After knocking on the door a for a little bit, the witch opens it and says, "Oh hey, didn't expect to see you today, Youmu. Did you come looking for a dueling partner?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #63 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:46:40 PM »

> "Good day, Marisa. I have actually come in need of a favor. I seek an audience with Patchouli."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #64 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:48:38 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 12:46:40 PM

> "Good day, Marisa. I have actually come in need of a favor. I seek an audience with Patchouli."

>She laughs. "You? Forget it!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #65 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:05:26 PM »

> Look crestfallen.
> "I see..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #66 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:09:23 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 01:05:26 PM

> Look crestfallen.
> "I see..."

>Marisa shrugs. "Sorry. But yeah, there's no way they'd let you around there. And I'm pretty sure Patchouli would rather eat dirt then do you a favor, anyways."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #67 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:13:52 PM »

> Grit teeth.
> "For her, it would be less a favor and more repayment for stealing from me."
> Sigh.
> "But, very well. It is a small blessing that I do not need to spend any time there. In that case, do you know how to find people in hiding, or know anyone other than Patchouli who does?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #68 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:16:52 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 01:13:52 PM

> Grit teeth.
> "For her, it would be less a favor and more repayment for stealing from me."
> Sigh.
> "But, very well. It is a small blessing that I do not need to spend any time there. In that case, do you know how to find people in hiding, or know anyone other than Patchouli who does?"

>"Well," says Marisa, "Aya and Hatate are pretty good at knowing where people are at. And you could maybe get Nazrin to help out. I dunno if she can find people or what. Or maybe ask around town? Lots of stuff passes through there."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #69 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:29:00 PM »

> Do we know where to find any of those individuals?
> How long ago did we lose track of Seiga? An hour or so?
> Nod.
> "And do you know where I can find the Taoists? It is Seiga Kaku specifically I am looking for; I am hoping any of them will know where she has gone."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #70 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:53:59 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 01:29:00 PM

> Do we know where to find any of those individuals?
> How long ago did we lose track of Seiga? An hour or so?
> Nod.
> "And do you know where I can find the Taoists? It is Seiga Kaku specifically I am looking for; I am hoping any of them will know where she has gone."

>You imagine that the tengu are most easily found on Youkai Mountain, but they could be anywhere.
>Just about.
>"They've been all over," says Marisa. "Saw two of 'em passing through earlier, and their boss has been trying to chase 'em down. Apparently they were up to something in town."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #71 on:** January 06, 2015, 02:00:53 PM »

> "Curious. Did any of them say what they were doing in the village?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #72 on:** January 06, 2015, 02:20:30 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 02:00:53 PM

> "Curious. Did any of them say what they were doing in the village?"

>"Well, according to Miko, her minions were running around doing this and that. Don't really know why they were there, but I'm guessing it's for that tournament coming up."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #73 on:** January 06, 2015, 02:34:43 PM »

> "...Strange. That sounds rather unrelated..."
> Frown.
> "I am in pursuit of Seiga because she snuck into the Netherworld and performed some ritual that appears to be siphoning energy from the Saigyou Ayakashi, possibly into herself. We have captured her jiangshi, but Seiga herself managed to escape. I have no idea where she has gone."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #74 on:** January 06, 2015, 02:51:05 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 02:34:43 PM

> "...Strange. That sounds rather unrelated..."
> Frown.
> "I am in pursuit of Seiga because she snuck into the Netherworld and performed some ritual that appears to be siphoning energy from the Saigyou Ayakashi, possibly into herself. We have captured her jiangshi, but Seiga herself managed to escape. I have no idea where she has gone."

>"Sounds like an incident," says Marisa. "I probably ought go up there and investigate."
>You successfully suppress a wince at the thought.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #75 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:02:06 PM »

> Shake head.
> "I appreciate your concern, but there is no need. Yuyuko-sama and Yukari-sama are investigating the Saigyou Ayakashi themselves right now, and I intend to bring Seiga down personally."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #76 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:05:43 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on January 06, 2015, 03:02:06 PM

> Shake head.
> "I appreciate your concern, but there is no need. Yuyuko-sama and Yukari-sama are investigating the Saigyou Ayakashi themselves right now, and I intend to bring Seiga down personally."

>"Well, maybe," says Marisa. "I guess if you're taking care of it..."

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #77 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:08:12 PM »

> "It is not as if I am new to the incident-solving game. Besides, Seiga attacked my home and made a fool of me in her escape. I want her myself."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #78 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:10:09 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on January 06, 2015, 03:08:12 PM

> "It is not as if I am new to the incident-solving game. Besides, Seiga attacked my home and made a fool of me in her escape. I want her myself."

>"Heh, gotta respect that," says Marisa. "Wouldn't know where to find her, though. From what I hear, she kinda roams around."

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #79 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:16:00 PM »

> Nod.
> "Thank you. Mmm...did Miko or her attendants say where they were going?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #80 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:27:13 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on January 06, 2015, 03:16:00 PM

> Nod.
> "Thank you. Mmm...did Miko or her attendants say where they were going?"

>"Her goons sure didn't," says Marisa. "I think Miko went toward Eientei, though. That was a little while ago."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #81 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:39:49 PM »

> Do we remember how to get to Eientei? We've been there a few times before, after all.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #82 on:** January 07, 2015, 12:16:09 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 06, 2015, 03:39:49 PM

> Do we remember how to get to Eientei? We've been there a few times before, after all.

>Sort of. It is always a trial an error kind of experience, but you can at least sort of understand what counts as progress.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #83 on:** January 07, 2015, 12:26:03 AM »

> "I will investigate that way, then. They are the best lead I have right now."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #84 on:** January 07, 2015, 12:41:56 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 07, 2015, 12:26:03 AM

> "I will investigate that way, then. They are the best lead I have right now."

>"Did you check that tomb of theirs?" says Marisa.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #85 on:** January 07, 2015, 12:43:12 AM »

> Is that the place where we first ventured when we met them? If so, can we get back there?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #86 on:** January 07, 2015, 12:50:46 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 07, 2015, 12:43:12 AM

> Is that the place where we first ventured when we met them? If so, can we get back there?

>You imagine that's what she means, and you could find your way back.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #87 on:** January 07, 2015, 12:51:48 AM »

> Whereabouts was the entrance?

> "I admit I have not, actually."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #88 on:** January 07, 2015, 01:00:29 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 07, 2015, 12:51:48 AM

> Whereabouts was the entrance?

> "I admit I have not, actually."

>It was in the graveyard west of the Buddhist's temple.
>"Well, that's another lead," says Marisa, "At least if you ask me. Also has the advantage of heading toward civilization rather than getting lost in the wilderness."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #89 on:** January 07, 2015, 01:53:36 AM »

> "That is true. Though Yuyuko-sama seemed to suggested the graveyard was actually not worth investigating, as that is apparently where her jiangshi is instructed to wait for her."