Author Topic: Sword Quest VII - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 57484 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #60 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:04:20 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 05:03:36 AM

> What notable locations are in that part of the forest?

>You have no idea whatsoever.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #61 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:08:55 AM »

> "I see. Please pardon my ignorance, but are there any notable establishments in that area of the forest?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #62 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:27:46 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 05:08:55 AM

> "I see. Please pardon my ignorance, but are there any notable establishments in that area of the forest?"

>"Not really?" she says. "There's not much of anything out in the bamboo forest you'd consider an establishment."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #63 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:29:26 AM »

> "Is there anyone whose services I could enlist to lead me around that area in a search for her?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #64 on:** May 11, 2015, 07:04:56 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 05:29:26 AM

> "Is there anyone whose services I could enlist to lead me around that area in a search for her?"

>The rabbit rubs her chin. "Whacha paying?"

>_

Yaersulf · « **Reply #65 on:** May 11, 2015, 07:25:20 AM »

>Inventory.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #66 on:** May 11, 2015, 07:31:39 AM »

Quote from: Yaersulf on May 11, 2015, 07:25:20 AM

>Inventory.

>You inventory contains:
>Regal Clothing
>Strong enough for a monarch, simple enough for a hermit.
>Shaku
>A ritual baton that is part of any ruler?s regalia. You keep it as a symbol of your old office.
>Harmony Earmuffs
>This does much to cut down the babble of voices you can hear from other people. Particularly strong desires can still get through.
>Travel Bag
>A sack for keeping your things in.
>Used Clothing
>Regal, but in need of a wash
>Bag of Konpeito
>Apparently it is regarded as good manners these days for a royal to give these guests and such, they didn't have such things in your day!
>Bag of Curry Powder
>A donation from a potential follower. Quite fresh!
>Iron Key
>A simple ring-handled key made of iron.
>Steel Trap
>This trap features steel jaws and a powerful spring mechanism with a plate trigger. A bit of chain extends from it, ending in a long metal stake.
>Regal Cloak
>A high-collared cloak gifted to you by Tojiko and Futo.
>80☼
>This is 80☼

>_

Yaersulf · « **Reply #67 on:** May 11, 2015, 07:36:22 AM »

>What would be an appropriate amount of ☼ for a task such as this?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #68 on:** May 11, 2015, 08:04:46 AM »

Quote from: Yaersulf on May 11, 2015, 07:36:22 AM

>What would be an appropriate amount of ☼ for a task such as this?

>You aren't sure, actually. You've never hired a guide.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #69 on:** May 11, 2015, 11:06:00 AM »

> "Would 20☼ be enough? Or is there a standard fare for such things?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #70 on:** May 11, 2015, 04:08:13 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 11:06:00 AM

> "Would 20☼ be enough? Or is there a standard fare for such things?"

>She frowns. "Ehhhhh, I guess..."

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #71 on:** May 11, 2015, 04:42:36 PM »

> "Very well, then. And I will be sure to take responsibility if you are admonished for leaving this place."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #72 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:37:30 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on May 11, 2015, 04:42:36 PM

> "Very well, then. And I will be sure to take responsibility if you are admonished for leaving this place."

>"Yeah, if Tewi or Reisen give me grief for it," says the rabbit as she stands up, "I'm going to tell them you threatened me. Just as a heads up."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #73 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:45:42 PM »

> Give the smallest of smiles.
> "I assure you, there will be no need for that. I have already conducted similar business with your Reisen once, and I understand the significance of one of your number leaving the area at a time like this. You need only explain my request and compensation to Reisen, and I am sure she will understand."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #74 on:** May 11, 2015, 06:01:13 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 05:45:42 PM

> Give the smallest of smiles.
> "I assure you, there will be no need for that. I have already conducted similar business with your Reisen once, and I understand the significance of one of your number leaving the area at a time like this. You need only explain my request and compensation to Reisen, and I am sure she will understand."

>"Let's just get going," she says, as she holds her hand out for payment.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #75 on:** May 11, 2015, 06:08:09 PM »

> Pay the woman!

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #76 on:** May 11, 2015, 06:21:26 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 06:08:09 PM

> Pay the woman!

>She accepts the money. "Alright then, I'm Sasha, by the way. Now, is there anything you want to do, or should I lead you there right now?"

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #77 on:** May 11, 2015, 06:29:14 PM »

> "A pleasure to meet you, Sasha. My name is Miko. I believe I am ready to depart now, if you are as well."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #78 on:** May 11, 2015, 08:32:40 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on May 11, 2015, 06:29:14 PM

> "A pleasure to meet you, Sasha. My name is Miko. I believe I am ready to depart now, if you are as well."

>"Then let's go," she says, heading into the bamboo.
>You follow the rabbit for some time as she ducks and weaves through the labyrinth of bamboo and through the hills and valleys. The faeries remain a problem, but she is much more flexible in her options to lead you around them. "They don't get this wound up unless someone is up to something," she comments aidly, as she leads you around a group of faeries involved in a melee with bamboo sticks.
>After some time, she slows, and says, "Alright, she's in this area somewhere..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #79 on:** May 11, 2015, 08:56:05 PM »

> Lower voice
> "Does anyone else live in this area?"
> Does this place look any different from the rest of the forest?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #80 on:** May 11, 2015, 09:35:18 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 08:56:05 PM

> Lower voice
> "Does anyone else live in this area?"
> Does this place look any different from the rest of the forest?

>"Not that I know of," says Sasha, lowering her voice as well "There's a bird youkai some ways to the south, but that's not really nearby?"
>There's nothing that distinguishes this place to you from any other part of the Bamboo Forest.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #81 on:** May 11, 2015, 09:45:38 PM »

> How tall is the rabbit compared to us?
> How wide does our new cloak naturally flare out?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #82 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:02:18 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 09:45:38 PM

> How tall is the rabbit compared to us?
> How wide does our new cloak naturally flare out?

>She is a little under chest height to you.
>Reasonably!

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #83 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:09:35 PM »

> "Where shall we begin our search?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #84 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:23:43 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 10:09:35 PM

> "Where shall we begin our search?"

>She shrugs. "Around here, I guess? This is your person we're after, you tell me. I just know she's around here somewhere."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #85 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:36:52 PM »

> Gesture in the direction we were traveling (the opposite of the direction from which we came).
> "Everywhere looks the same to me, so let us try this way, I suppose."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #86 on:** May 11, 2015, 11:34:00 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 10:36:52 PM

> Gesture in the direction we were traveling (the opposite of the direction from which we came).
> "Everywhere looks the same to me, so let us try this way, I suppose."

>"Right you are," says Sasha.
>The two of you begin to forge ahead, looking for some sign of Seiga. Eventually you start to double back, and zig-zag around, before Sasha stops you. "There. To the left. See it?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #87 on:** May 11, 2015, 11:39:29 PM »

> Take a look to our left without making a sound.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #88 on:** May 11, 2015, 11:41:01 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 11, 2015, 11:39:29 PM

> Take a look to our left without making a sound.

>You glance over, and can just see the peek of a roof, made of newly-cured bamboo.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #89 on:** May 11, 2015, 11:51:36 PM »

> Look back to Sasha and keep our voice low as before.
> "When we get to that building, stay hidden nearby. I will investigate the interior myself. If you hear me say 'Hello, Seiga', I need you to sneak away without being noticed, and make your way to the Hakurei Shrine. Bring the half-ghost swordswoman and her red-haired companion here. If there is a ghost in green present with a white-haired companion, bring them as well."
> Pull out another 20 of the local currency.
> "Are you willing to do this?"