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AFFILIATION QUESTS TOWNSMAN 2

To become a member of the Takashiro Samurai Well, have you tried giving them an offering?
Clan, players must complete the following three TOWNSMAN 1
quests: Listen. For two months I did odd jobs just to buy
them an offering, something I thought might show
QUEST 1: “The Sword” them my sincerity. They just took it, and told me
QUEST 2: “The Blacksmith” someone would get back to me about joining. I’m
still waiting.
QUEST 3: “And the Return Home” TOWNSMAN 3

quest 1: “The Sword” “I know what you mean. I staged a fight right in
front of them so that they could see my prowess.
Requirements: N/A They just walked around me before I could get to the
good part. I lost focus watching them ignore me.
NPC Characters of Contact Then, just as I notice them turn to look at me, my
partner sucker punched me and knocked me out! It
-Townsmen
was a horrible showing, and I haven’t tried ever
-Kiyo Manata since.
Properties TOWNSMAN 4
Ha! I tried joining, by sneaking in at night, and get-
-Takashiro Compound ting into the beginner class early the next morning,
Environment but they noticed me straight away, and told me to
leave. I feel I’ve ruined my chances forever.
-Takashiro District
TOWNSMAN 3
-Other Locations TBD by GM Let’s face it, joining the Takashiro is hopeless. We
Summary all should find other ways to make it in this world. I
just don’t know why they won’t accept us.
The PC(s) stumble upon several young men talk- KIYO MANATA
ing amongst themselves about their failed attempts to
join the ranks of the Takashiro Samurai Clan. As the “It is because none of you exhibited the tenants of
PC(s) listen, Kiyo Manata approaches to correct the Bushido.
young men's’ mistakes, and offer any who are willing Behind the group stands Kiyo Manata of the Tak-
an opportunity to prove their loyalty and join the ar- shiro Samurai Clan. He is as tall as legend has said
ea’s Samurai Clan. as his eyes peer into the souls of the crowd. A long
single braid from the back of his head falls over the
PART 1 “All the Wrong Ways”
front of his shoulder hanging to his waist. The sun
Location: Takashiro District behind him casts a shadow darkening his face, but the
strength of his jaw can be seen chiseled in the dark-
A misty rain clouds the vision of the PC(s) as
they walk through the northwest section of the Ta- ness. The Townsmen are startled by the presence of
kashiro District. Outside of the Confectionery Mer- the Samurai Master. Two of then fall to their knees
chant the PC(s) will walk past a group of disgruntled and bow as they all cry out “Master!” in unison.
and downtrodden men sitting, drinking and talking. Kiyo Manata’s baritone voice enchants the men
Through a bit of eavesdropping the men can be heard as he continues.
discussing their dilemma.

TOWNSMAN 1
(Sigh)...I feel as though I’ve tried everything. I guess
the Takashiro just don’t want me. Maybe I’ll join my
father in the family business, after all, and become a
rice farmer.

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