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PART 4 “A Most Aggressive Host” BLACKSMITH
Location: Takashiro District Ugh, What’dya want? You must be quiet skilled
fighters to make it passed my friend. Go away!
After several attempts to enter the shop have been There is an awkward silence between the PC(s)
made, the Blacksmith comes to the door. He snatch-
es the door open, but only partially, and peers and the Blacksmith as he stares intently at them.
through the crack. Dark smoke seeps through the GM NOTE: For a dramatic effect wait until the PC
opening as the Blacksmith’s orange eyes peer at the (s) begin speaking to the NPC Blacksmith before
group. Only his full beard covered, grizzled, old, an- reading the next line.
gry face can be seen through the thick black smoke. BLACKSMITH
BLACKSMITH So, the Takashiro wants me to fix their sword? Give
Who the hell are you? Go away! Who sent you? it here. Go away!
GM NOTE: Should the PC(s) mention the Takashiro Another awkward silence passes between the
the Blacksmith will say: characters.
BLACKSMITH BLACKSMITH
I didn’t ask you that. Them again? What do they I’m not going to do what you want done. What do
want? Go away! you want done? Why are you still here? Didn’t I tell
you to leave?
BLACKSMITH
The PC(s) should tell the Blacksmith about the
No! How much are they willing to pay? GO! request of a Wgt. reduction and a Mas refinement
AWAY!
that Kiyo Manata has requested.
The Blacksmith slams the door closed leaving the
party outside. Shortly, the door falls slightly open BLACKSMITH
again. From deep within the Blacksmith shop the There’s no way I can finish this with the materials I
Blacksmith’s voice echoes have. I’ll do it for $850, but it won’t be as great as he
BLACKSMITH wants. Tell him I’ll be finished in three weeks.
Please, leave.
Leave now! If you can get passed my friend, I will
entertain your request! Go away! With that final statement the Blacksmith begins
GM NOTE: When the group enters the Blacksmith working ignoring anything else from the PC(s).
shop, they will encounter a Beginner Okuri-Inu. The GM NOTE: The Blacksmith will no longer speak
Okuri-Inu character sheet can be found on page 186 with the PC(s) until they return to retrieve the sword.
of the Ninja vs. Samurai GM Manual. If the Beggar The Blacksmith will not sell items either.
is with this group at this time he will scream and run GM NOTE: Rewards
away when the Okuri-Inu attack the group. -Experience Points= TBD
PART 5 “Goods and Services” -Points of Renown= TBD
Location: Takashiro District -Ki Energy= TBD
-Hansatsu= 0
Inside the Blacksmith’s shop is dark, smoky and
everything is covered in soot. The floor made of is -Affiliation Points= 5
loose gravel and sand. The only light comes from a
brightly lit kiln in the center of the room. The Black-
smith sits in the corner, at a desk. Only his bulky sil-
houette, and piercing orange eyes can be seen. The
PC(s) can hear the Blacksmith slowly sliding a sand-
stone grinding across a metal object, rhythmically. It
makes an eerie sound.
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