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PART 2a. “You Are Here” The figures continue on their way and are wear-
ing the Mondokoro of the Kushihara Samurai Clan.
Location: Sanzo Compound
GM NOTE: Should the PC(s) interact with the
Now equipped, the PC(s) have returned to the Kushihara members, they will question the intent of
garden find Seikiya Sanzo nervously waiting in the such a large group of Sanzo and instruct them to re-
garden under the darkness of night. She motions turn to their homes. This conversation may lead to a
them to her, and under a tree, introduces them to her physical conflict. If so the NPC members of the
planned route to get to the Akita Prefecture.
group are killed leaving only the guide character
SEIKIYA SANZO Sekiya Sanzo, and the PCs to finish the remainder of
The route we will take travels the main road along the quest.
the west coast to Fukuoka where we will board a fer-
ry through three stops in three cities. The plan is to Shortly after the being finished with the Kushi-
stop in Tottori, Kyoto and Ishikawa before we arrive hara soldiers, the group makes their way to Fukuoka
in Oga, Akita. If there are any suggested amend- ferry port. After a bit of a delay with the Portmen, all
ments to the route, let them be known now. patrons are allowed to board the ferry.
GM NOTE: This amended route may include ferry The seas of the west coast of Japan are smooth.
rides, horse and carriage, etc. The goal is to get to The moonlight dances on the shallow waves as the
Akita quickly and safely.
boat sails northeast toward their destination of Totto-
City Stops from Hakata Port in Fukuoka: ri . Seikiya Sanzo has separated herself from every-
1– Tottori= Sakia Port 3– Ishikawa= Ishikawa Port one. She is somber, and seems to hide in the shad-
ows of the ship keeping herself away from everyone
2– Kyoto= Kyoto Port 4– Akita aboard.
PART 2b. “Leaving the Nest” GM NOTE: Should any of the PC(s) approach her
Location: Sanzo Compound to talk to her she will tell them how she remains hid-
den from people to avoid their reaction. She is tired
Now that the party has agreed on a route, it is of scaring people or being ridiculed, stared at, and
time for them to leave. Seikya Sanzo motions for the made a spectacle of.
group to follow her, and begins moving stealthily.
Stationed around the compound are guards, posi- The ferry pulls into the harbor, and quicker than
tioned to secure the open area of the Sanzo Com- the patrons were allowed to board, they are allowed
pound. Seikiya will lead the team through the maze to disembark. Now in the city of Tottori, the group
of night watchmen stationed around the compound. continues Seikiya Sanzo’s quest.
GM NOTE: If the party is discovered, the guards Part 4a. “Potty Break”
will approach. They will only refer the group back Location: Tottori, Tottori Prefecture
into the houses stating that it is unsafe for the group
to be travelling at night. After the ferry ride, the group waits at the dock
for the next ferry to take them to their second destina-
PART 3 “The Jungle” tion, Kyoto. The cool air blows mist from the sea
Location: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture into their faces.
The group has successfully crept past the night- SEIKIYA SANZO
watchmen of the Sanzo compound and are being lead The Tottori city, is a perfect place to explore to find
by Seikiya Sanzo along a road to the Fukuoka Sea new supplies or replenish anything lost. Should you
venture into the city, I will wait for you here.
Port. While travelling through the wilderness the
group seas a group of figures approaching from the
opposite direction. The darkness does not allow
them to see who or what the figures are.
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