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NAOHIRO TOMINOGOSHI down a dirt path. Shige Oatoa looks confused as they
Congratulations. You all have proven yourselves val- walk. He curiosity grows until he can not hold back
iant enough to accompany me. Those of you who did any longer.
not win, do not feel embarrassed. Just allow those
feelings to fuel your desire to mature in the art of SHIGE OATOA
Tominogoshi-Do. Know that on a different day, your Uhh… Boss? Are we not supposed to be heading
skill set may have prevailed. Do not despair, your Southeast? Maybe you got your bearings mix up, eh?
time to serve the Tominogoshi will come.
Naohiro Tominogoshi chuckles to himself before
Naohiro Tominogoshi humbly bows. answering his underling.

NAOHIRO TOMINOGOSHI NAOHIRO TOMINOGOSHI
At this time I would like the victors to come with me. Young Oatoa, Shige… you must be patient. We’re
I have to explain further, the mission we will be em- traveling to the far Southeastern section of our dis-
barking upon. trict where we may have to do combat. After such a
As the group exits the dojo, Naohiro Tom- long journey, I want to make sure we’re fresh and
inogoshi explains the mission. He walks the group able to fulfill our mission. We’re going to get horses.
through the Dojo Gate, and into the main compound. You do know how to ride, don’t you?
Shige Oatoa accepts this news with an epiphany
NAOHIRO TOMINOGOSHI and falls back into ranks. Shortly, the group arrives
We ae going to the Southeastern section of our dis- at a Saddler where Naohiro Tominogoshi approaches
trict. Apparently there is an unusual foe plaguing the the owner. He returns to the group with information
area. It sounds crazy to me, but there have been re-
ports of a giant skeleton arm that comes out of the about the horses.
ground and attacks those attempting to travel the NAOHIRO TOMINOGOSHI
main route. Hopefully none of this is real, but if
there is a challenge, I want brave soldiers with me so The owner says he has enough horses for everyone.
that we can put an end to this menace. Equip your- We can either rent a horse for the day for $50 or pur-
selves, and meet me at the front gate in thirty chase a horse flat out. He has Noma and Dosanko
minutes. horses. I will rent you a horse, but if you want to buy
a horse, by all means do so.
Naohiro Tominogoshi and Shige Oatoa leave the
PC(s) to prepare themselves. The two head to the GM NOTE: If Players want to purchase a horse use
gate as they stated. the information below to create their horse character
writing all information in the box available to them
GM NOTE: At this time the PC(s) may equip them- on their character sheet.
selves with the effects they deem necessary to com-
plete the task. TOMINOGOSHI SADDLER HORSES
HORSE TYPE QTY. PRICE
PART 4 “A New Ride”
• Noma 3 250 Hansatsu
Location: Tominogoshi District
HEA CAR STR DEF STA MOV STE AWA OBD
The group meets Naohiro Tominogoshi and Shige 1D12 1D8 1D12 1D6
Oatoa at the door to the Tominogoshi Compound. 100 +6 +2 1D8 1D4 +4 1D4 +2 1D8
Armed as well, Shige Oatoa does a quick head count • Dosanko 5 200 Hansatsu
of the students before him.

SHIGE OATOA HEA CAR STR DEF STA MOV STE AWA OBD
Everyone is accounted for boss. 100 1D12 1D8 1D8 1D4 1D12 1D4 1D6 1D8
Naohiro Tominogoshi’s eyes tighten as they pan
over the group and he gives a subtle nod. He turns After the group acquires their horses, Naohiro
and leads the group out of the compound. Tominogoshi leads them back down the dirt road and

The group heads west, along the main road. A onto their destination.
short walkalong that pass and the group is lead north

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