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east along the dirt road until they reach the main road
heading North out of the Yakama District. PART 4 “Jikininki”
The group continues North, through the cold, Location: Akita Prefecture, Akita
marching along a road that is covered in a light dust- The group is moving on from the Jobokku, and
ing of snow. The sun is warm enough to keep the are once again ascending the mountain path. They
group comfortable, but occasional gusts of cold wind have exited the tree tunnel shortly after a bend of the
remind the group it is still winter. path. The path narrows a bit, to six feet wide with a
Miki Yakama leads the team North and has been steep drop off on its left side. The gravel is loose and
solemn and quiet for the entire journey. She looks as caution is necessary.
though she is pondering something very important. From behind, pebbles hit the heads of a few of
Miki Yakama continues to lead and has maintained a the characters.
steady pace for nearly two and a half hours. In the GM NOTE: While the group is occupied traversing
far off distance a mountain range is coming into the terrain, have the players roll an Awareness Test
view, and seems like the destination point Miki vs. the Jikininki (Keeping the purpose of this roll a
Yakama desires. Another hour of walking, and the
group is standing in front of a path that ascends the secret). Players that fail this roll lose one posses-
mountain. sion. Players who win the Awareness Test, discover
the Jikininki, and scare him away.
MIKI YAKAMA
This is it. The revered mountain pass we are going to PART 5 “Poor, Unfortunate Soul”
take is affectionately called “Devil’s Ascension” .
Many poets will traverse this path to reach the top of Location: Akita Prefecture, Akita
the mountain. At the top is a view so inspiring that
the Emperor has called it the most beautiful view in After the episode with the Jikininki, Miki Yaka-
all of Tohoku. It is also home to the herb we need. ma leads the group higher up the mountain. The
While the beaten path is relatively easy to traverse, mountain path widens to eight feet and continues to
make no mistake, this path will challenge us. This curl up and around the mountain’s side. As the group
passage is supposed to be haunted by various Yokai
so attention to the unusual is paramount. This is your continues to walk they see a concaved section of the
last time to turn back. If you’re wondering, I will not mountain’s wall.
think less of you should you change your mind.
Now, about 50 feet away from the concaved area, the
Miki Yakama turns and begins walking the path scent of rotting flesh takes over the air. As the group
up the mountain leaving everyone behind. gets closer they see the back of a man who looks like
PART 3 “The Tree” he is enjoying a large meal. Fifteen feet away, the
group notices the Jikininki. Out of sheer happen-
Location: Akita Prefecture, Akita stance it turns to see the group approaching, letting
The group has moved a ways up the mountain out a panicked sound, it scurries into the darkness of
and entered a sort of tree tunnel; trees on both sides the cave.
of the path with their branches touching creating a Lying on the ground is the remains of a man. He
natural canopy. The canopy nearly blocks out the has been disemboweled, and his intestines have been
natural light of the sun. It is extremely cold under the pull out and half eaten. He lies in a pool of his own
cover. As the group rounds a corner of the mountain blood. Miki Yakama says a short prayer for the man,
a rustling is heard coming from the trees. then begins to lead the group passed the unfortunate
GM NOTE: There are five Jubokko for 25 feet up soul, when a faint sound crawls from the victim’s
the path. Have the players roll an Awareness Test vs. mouth.
the Jubokko (Keeping the purpose of this roll a se- MAN
cret). Players that fail lose the opportunity for a Pl...ease… hhhelp… me.
Control Roll. The players must defeat or pass by the
trees to continue.
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