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and Ganryu Yakama’s conversation. GANRYU YAKAMA
MEGUMI YAKAMA Is that so? Hmm… You will bring back the Great
Butterbur, in exchange for the item you seek. Be
It was no one father. Well, simply someone asking careful the plant can adverse effects if handled with
for directions to the Inn. I sent them on their way. naked hands. You can find this plant in a field two
GANRYU YAKAMA miles south of here. Megumi. With me.
Mmm? Probably meddling in our affairs once again. The door closes abruptly leaving the group at the
You’re a good daughter, Megumi. front door. After the group returns to Takagi Naka-
A short while later the door opens again by Megu- tashi, they should ride to the location Ganryu Yaka-
mi Yakama’s hand, this time swiftly, as she slips ma identified to find the plant he desires.
through the opening. Still stunning, she greets the PART 8 “Flowers for Him”
group a second time. Again, Gataki Nakatashi is at a
loss for words. Location: Tohoku Prefecture; Akita
The PC(s) have ridden to a large, rolling field
MEGUMI YAKAMA covered with several types of wild flowers for as far
Sorry about that. My father is a very strict man. as the eye can see. The gentle wind blows causing
What brings you to our door step?
the flowers to wave at them as the group admires the
GM NOTE: It is up to the PC(s) to lead this conver- field’s beauty from the roadside. The amount of col-
sation. Gataki is enchanted by Megumi’s beauty, and ors in the field
will only stammer. PC(s) should use caution. Trying GATAKI NAKATASHI
pursue romance with Megumi Yakama will only upset
her because she is tired of the advances of others. Identifying this plant will prove difficult. I don’t
know about you brother, but I am not versed in horti-
MEGUMI YAKAMA culture.
I had no idea that adornment had so much history. TAGAKI NAKATASHI
Yasui the merchant gave it to me as a gift, but there is Nor am I. Also, we must remember that Master
no way I’d wed him, I just wanted the item because it Yakama said that touching the plant with our naked
is beautiful. So, you’re trying to retrieve the item? hands will have adverse effects. We need to figure
Hmmm…. What do I want in exchange? out how we are going to handle this plant.
Megumi Yakama’s eyes roll upward as she con- The two ponder for awhile starring at the beauty
tinues to think. Suddenly, the door is snatched wide of nature.
open. Behind Megumi Yakama stands her father
Ganryu Yakama, looking angrily at the group. He GM NOTE: Using the MOV attribute, PC(s) are to
slowly surveys the members of the party, and even move about the field searching for the designated
spots Takagi Nakatashi in the background. His eye plant. To look for the plant use AWA Tests vs. the
twitches in recognition. Ganryu Yakama’s sternness GM to determine if they see something they believe to
can be felt among the young party members as his be the Great Butterbur. Upon successful AWA Tests,
presence creates a silence that washes over the group. roll 1D12 on the chart below to try to find the Great
Butterbur. The PC who finds the plan earns +20
GANRYU YAKAMA
Points of Renown: Fame points upon completion of
What is the meaning of this? this quest.
Megumi Yakama quickly pulls her kimono top AKITA FIELD FLOWER CHART
closed, while passing a final flirtatious smirk to Ga- 1- Great Butterbur 7- Red spider lily
taki Nakatashi that her father does not detect. 2- Camellia 8- Sweet pea
MEGUMI YAKAMA 3- Chrysanthemum 9- Sunflower
Father, these gentlemen have travelled from afar to 4- Daffodil 10- Morning Glory
retrieve an item that was mistakenly given to me as a
gift. I am just trying to decide what I want in ex- 5- Wisteria 11- Hydrangea
change for the gift. Do you have an idea? 6- Plum blossom 12- Lotus
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