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GM NOTE: If the PC answer negatively they are The group, lead by Naohiroshi, leaves Kushihara
asked to leave. If they do not leave on their own, they Castle and District and travels through the wilderness
will be escorted out, aggressively. just passed the Kushihara District. The plush green-
ery of the outside is pleasing to the eye as the group
If the PC answer, “Yes” player must roll 1D4. To travels to their destination. Farmer was as they pass
determine their guide character. by and children run along side the caravan laughing
1- Benisatori Furikken and waving at group the group. Elderly members of
the community bow with the gentlest of smiles assur-
2-Tsuo Tendo
ing the travelers they ae well respected.
3-Hiro Kushimoto
After the long journey the group is at the edge of
4-Ryu Kushihara Yokohama, with the Shukuba is in sight. Shortly
thereafter, all a dismounting from their horses at the
GM NOTE: **Read the following should the PCs first building they reach. Naohiroshi goes into the
get split into different groups** After the entire
group is assigned to a guide NPC character, the men building. A few moments pass, and Naohiroshi exits
at the table gets word that Daimyo Ghoda has asked the building.
to speak with them. NAHIROSHI
KUSHIHARA SOLDIER Well… the guys are certainly glad to see us. Appar-
ently there’s been a pretty large and growing group
Excuse me, sirs. Daimyo Ghoda has asked to see
you. Apparently there is a pressing matter that will of men trying to pass through the Shukuba. They say
they look like they’re up to no good and are probably
require all of your attention.
planning to attack the villages we passed on our ay
RYU KUSHIHARA here. They can use the reinforcements, and we’re it.
Let takes our horses to the stable, and get settled in.
I see.
GM NOTE: Shukuba, are post stations generally
RYU KUSHIHARA (Talking to the NPCs)
located on one of the Edo Five Routes the five cen-
All of you, are going to be assigned to Naohiroshi. trally administered routes, that connected the capital
He will give you your assignment. He is probably of Japan to the outer provinces or one of its sub-
located on the fourth level of the castle.” routes. These post stations were places where travel-
GM NOTE: At this point the PC(s) are to roam the ers could rest on their journey. They were created
castle until they find Naohiroshi. The GM may based the transportation of goods by horseback.
change this NPC’s location. Use the Maps of the Shukuba Ground Level
Kushihara Castle to guide PC(s).
A- TOIYABA: 25ft.x25ft.x23ft. General offices that
PART 3 “Search for A Man I Don’t Know” helped manage the post town.
Location: Kushihara Castle B- HONJIN: 21ft.x34ft.x30ft. Rest areas and lodg-
ings built for use by samurai and court nobles. Hon-
The Kushihara Castle is a marvel both inside and jin were not businesses; instead, large residences in
out. The search for Naohiroshi has not been easy, the post towns designated as lodging for officials.
especially in an unknown location, but the have
found the person of interest. As they approach within C- WAKI-HONJIN: 20ft.x20ft.x28ft. These facili-
separable distance he will say: ties were used by samurai and court nobles. General
travelers could stay here if there were vacancies.
NAOHIROSHI
Looking for me? D- HATAGO: 20ft.x40ft.x18ft. Facilities that of-
fered food and accommodations to general travelers.
NAOHIROSHI
Who told you I was supposed to lead you? E- KICHIN-YADO: 22ft.x30ft.x16ft. Facility that
offered accommodations to general travelers, but did
NAOHIROSHI not serve food.
They’re idiots. They think that going to these war- F- CHAYA: 25ft.20ft.x17ft. Rest areas that sold tea,
ring areas is going to stop the fighting. These people food and alcohol to travelers. Shops: General shops
have already begun advancing. We need to set up at built to sell wares to travelers.
a Shukuba, and try to turn them back. It will only be
the (amount of PC(s) plus Naohiroshi) of us. We’ll G- KOSATSU: Signboards on which the shogun’s
see what your made of soon enough. proclamations were posted.
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