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prisoner is looking at.  He sees the PC(s) and his eyes
         and lips curl dismissively.                            PART 3     “Kill or be Killed”
                         RYU KUSHIHARA                          Location: Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama

          We will end all of your suffering if you just give us      The NPCs and PC(s) are now on horseback head-
                            what we want.                       ing to Tokyo, as identified as the location for the tar-
                       SATURO KUSHIHARA                         geted individuals.  The way there is quiet except for

         Where are the descendants of Minamoto no Shigeno-      the rumbles of thunder that grow closer and closer.
                                 bu?                            Soon the rain begins to fall.  As it begins raining the
                             PRISONER                           group is coming upon a small town that leis on the

                             Help... me...                      border of Yamanashi.
                       SATURO KUSHIHARA                                         RYU KUSHIHARA
          Ha!  You think they are here to help you?  They are   Brother, this weather is trying, even for our horses.  I
             one of us and hate you just as much as we do.       believe that we should stop here and rest, and begin
                                                                             our journey in the morning.
                         RYU KUSHIHARA
                                                                   The group continue into the town and stop at the
            You there.  Help this poor soul as he  has asked.
                           Make him talk!                       first Inn.  The inn is quiet, occupied by only a few
                                                                patrons.  The customers all pause and watch the
         GM NOTE: The PC(s) may elect to not perform this
         task.  The consequence is that they lose 10 Experi-    Kushihara enter, then go about their business.   Ryu
         ence Points.. Should the PC fulfill this request, they   and Saturo Kushihara lead the group to the Inn Keep-
         gain 10 extra Experience Points.                       er.

         To torture the prisoner, the PC(s) must attack the
         Prisoner.  The Prisoner has no DEF roll.  After the       After a brief conversation with the Inn Keeper, it
         attack roll, Odds & Evens to see if the prisoner talks.    is discovered that there are enough rooms to house

                                                                the Kushihara travelers.
                                                                              SATURO KUSHIHARA
                                                                 I suggest that we stay here for the night to allow the

                                                                storm to pass.  Purchase a room, and meet at the front
                                                                                door in the morning.
                                                                GM NOTE: If the PC(s) do not have enough money
                                                                to purchase a room, Ryu or Saturo Kushihara will
                                                                pay for their rooms.

                                        Ryu and Saturo Kushihara      Once in the room the Characters lay down to rest.
                                                                A rainy night allows for a goods nights sleep.
         PART 2     “Choose Your Path”

         Location: Kushihara Castle                             GM NOTE: Allow each PC to roll an Awareness
                                                                Test to determine if they are able to detect a ninja
            After the prisoner tells Ryu and Saturo Kushihara
         where the members of Minamoto no Shigenobu are         crawling into their room.  Each Vagabond carries
         located, Ryu Kushihara gives the PC(s) the order to    the listed attributes, techniques and weapons:
         kill the prisoner.
         GM NOTE:  Again, the PC(s) may elect to not per-
         form this request.  Should the PC fulfill the request,
         the prisoner has 21 Health Points left.  PC(s) gain 10
         extra Exp. Pts.
                       SATURO KUSHIHARA

         (PC’s Name) you have pleased us.  I am extending an
            offer to you.  Join us in our quest.  No questions
                                asked.

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