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The rain has subsided, and the dark skies give
way to pockets of sunshine. Rays gleam down from
the sky in the distance in a majestic display as the
group mounts their horses.
The ride takes no more than an hour as the group
has passed by plush fields of wild grass and flowers.
A rainbow shines bright across the sky, with the
slightest hint of a second. In the short amount of Daimyo Ghoda
time, a lone house rests quietly in the distant back-
drop of this enchanting day. POISON CHART
PART 4 “At the Gates” 1- Extreme Poison of Delay
Location: Ashiban Estate House Bring your hand to your face and notice that
wiggling your fingers is done in slow motion.
The group stops at the gates of the Ashiban Effects: -4 Movement lasting 1D12 melee
household. Tsuo Tendo knocks on the door. Shortly,
the door is answered by a small, older man named 2- Powerful Poison of Lame
Fuji Kawaguchi, the Consigliere to Takumi Ashiban. As you sip from your drink, the cup seems to
get extremely heavy.
TSUO TENDO
Effects: -3 Carry lasting 1D20 melee
I’m here for Ashiban-san.
3- Powerful Poison of Feebleness
FUJI KAWAGUCHI
As you sip from your drink, your arms begin
Hmph. Master Tendo. Tuso told me you’d be com- to feel extremely heavy.
ing. Unfortunately the master is out. However, you Effects: -6 Strength lasting 1D20 melee
and your “gang” may come in a wait until he returns.
4- Strong Poison of Illness
The group enters the compound and is lead to the As you set your cup down the taste of the tea
dining hall. Ever so often, Fuji Kawaguchi gives an makes you dry heave repeatedly.
unenthusiastic glance to the group of Kushihara Sam- Effects: -40 Health lasting 1D8 melee
urai who have invaded his space. Fuji Kawaguchi
invites the men to sit in the dining area. 5- Basic Poison of Atrophy
Your body quakes as you try to maintain an
FUJI KAWAGUCHI upright position. It takes full concentration.
Would you all like something to drink?
Effects: -1 Defense lasting 1D6 melee
TSUO TENDO
6- Basic Poison of Ignorance
Tea, would be fine.”
The current events taking place are hard to
FUJI KAWAGUCHI comprehend. You are confused by it all.
And for the rest of you? Effects: -1 Awareness lasting 1D8 melee
GM NOTE: It is considered rude if PC(s) do not or- 7- Powerful Poison of Frailties
der drinks. Fuji Kawaguchi will make a snide re- Your everything hurts! The tea burns as it is
mark. If the group orders drinks, roll 1D4 Odds and swallowed, old injuries rear their ugly heads.
Evens to if poison was put in their drink. If positive
for poison, roll 1D8 on the following chart for dam- Effects: -3 Stamina lasting 1D12 melee
age. 8- Extreme Poison of Lethargy
The energy it takes to simply exist is taxing
every fiber of your body. All you want is rest.
Effects: -75 Ki Energy lasting 1D8 melee
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