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Akuma No Hitokage
The mysterious trial is only able to be undertaken PART 2 “Trial By Fire”
by the Kurai Hitokage elite. Though potentially fatal,
it is the goal of those who train and attempt to master It is the night of the trial. Several Kurai Hitokage
this art form’s most deadly technique to risk their members are in attendance. The night is cool and the
lives in order to gain great supernatural power. air is crisp. There is a path lit buy torches that leads
Through the Akuma No Hitokage, characters allow to a platform of which Ono stands atop, flanked by
themselves to become a host body for a Yokai. In both Konachi and Toru. Ono is wearing a formal,
exchange, a transformation into the parasitic Yokai full-length silk Kimono. Others in attendance remain
form occurs through the expenditure of Ki Energy silent. All that can be seen of them is their eyes
Points, allowing the host to be able to unleash great trough the masks of their Kurai Hitokage Shinobi
power at will. Shozoku, which watch the PC ascend the lit path.
When the PC reaches the foot of the platform,
Requirements: 9th Degree Belt Level Ono will raise his hands and begin speaking.
NPC Characters of Contact ONO
-Ono The ninja (insert PC character’s name) has declared
that he/she is prepared to complete his training of the
-Konachi Kurai Hitokage ninjitsu. Only those who have
Properties achieved a high level of excellence are permitted to
make this declaration, and undertake this trial. As
-Kurai Hitokage District members of the Kurai Hitokage, do you accept the
challenge before you, understanding that your very
-Cave of the Dead existence may be in peril? And do you promise to
Environment carry on the teachings of the Kurai Hitokage should
you complete this trial? If so, please answer "I do."
-Honshu Prefecture, Shizuoka; 35°
I now present to you the newly inducted members of
Summary Kurai Hitokage Ninja Clan. Will the elder members,
The time has come for characters to undergo the and those gathered here today join me in welcoming
this new member! At this time, you may find your
Akuma No Hitokage trial to achieve the ultimate way by following the river. Trust your training and
power of the ninja clan. In a ceremonious fashion, instincts and you will discover your hidden power.
characters are allowed to present themselves for an
assessment of their Kurai Hitokage knowledge and PART 3 “Through the Sea of Trees”
ability. After approval, they are led to Aokigahara,
the Suicide Forest, where the sacred trail begins. Drums sound as the PC walk from the stage,
along the river, and into the forest. As they follow
PART 1 “Finally Red E!” the river, the sound of the drums fade and is replaced
by the whispers of mysterious voices that offer sug-
GM NOTE: The Okumatte Shiken is a solo quest. gestions as to which direction they should travel.
PC(s) may not attempt this quest together. To initiate
the Okumatte Shiken trial the player must request GM NOTE: This part of the quest is dependent upon
council with the Head Elder about the preliminary. the PC’s Awareness Attribute. For every Awareness
They must have all elder members agree to be pre- Point a character has, an Awareness Test must be
sent for the initial phase of the test. Players should performed. Players roll 1D6 vs the GM for this test.
talk to each elder member with a date in mind of If the PC wins, the character stays on the path to-
when they would like to take part in this quest. All ward the Cave of the Dead. If the GM wins, roll 1D4
Expert level NPCs and PCs are welcome. When to determine how many Kappa, attack the PC during
speaking to the elders, roll 1D4 Odds & Evens for the confrontation that drags the PC to the water in
the character’s response. order to drown them.
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