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My time ahead's gonna be busier than normal so answers to any questions might come delayed.
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Honoka's House
EMPTY BASKETS
~ @The Irish Tree (EUL) ~
"I was told that you were in danger of starving."
"I... I shouldn't be talking to yokai..." Honoka started. "...But I'm so hungry."
Swallowing her pride as woman of Shizuyama, the villager woman relayed her story. "Bandits, Madam Eula. They took my food a day ago. Every last scrap." She sobbed. "They went into the woods. They probably have some camp there." She pointed to the forest near her home.
"If you really are here to aid us, please get that food back before they eat it!" Honoka begged the Automaton. "Oh, ah, but please don't harm them. They're just as desperate as I am. We all suffer under this invasion." She added.
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Honoka was quick to send Eula away, not letting the Automaton get anymore words in. Perhaps she just couldn't wait a second longer for a meal. Regardless, Eula made her way into the forest in search for the camp of bandit thieves.
Fortunately, she did not hav to search for long. Past some bushes, she came upon a shallow pit in a clearing where some humans have set up camp. The camp was crude, but serviceable. A few small wooden tents here and there as well as a fire pit in the middle. The camp was occupied by armed men, maybe seven from what Eula could see. These were probably the bandits that stole Honoka's food.
Five of the bandits were out and about, patrolling the area above the pit while two slept soundly in some mats, near the largest tent among all others. It appeared the large tent also housed their supplies, Eula could see sacks and a couple of crates within. This was likely where the bandits stashed their loot, as well as the stolen food.
Now then, what would be Eula's plan of attack?
"Satoru spotted an old woman and her grandson slowly making their way to the temple. He thinks they have food." The Automaton overheard the bandit. "Maybe we should greet them on the road..."
The suggestion elicited laughter. "...Things aren't bad enough to steal from old people and children."
"We'll see how you feel once we finish the rice."
Terauchi Temple Training Grounds
HEAVENLY TRAINING
(Currently in collab)
Terauchi Temple
"Oh, a Gremlin! My apologies, I haven't exactly met and know a lot of yokai in my life. Well, until now..." Takeshi admitted, scratching the back of his head. "But regardless, we're glad to have you with us. To help Shizuyama despite our attitude and policy towards your kind." The young lord bowed at Relica. "Grelden, huh? I believe I have heard of that land..."
"If you're looking for Ayu, she's the girl with the short white hair." Takeshi added. "She's pretty impressive for keeping this temple together under the stress of the invasion, with all the refugees pouring in nonstop. Had she not been a yokai collaborator, she would probably be appointed to a nice position for her efforts."
"But as Skarsneek said, we are on our way on a mission. I've been gathering people I know to help us in our cause. You can come with us, for your first mission." Takeshi continued. "Or you can relax first, get to know the place. The other members of the taskforce are somewhere around here. I believe in training."
"I admit, I am intrigued by your... mechanical pack. I believe we have a mechanical yokai among us, in fact. She's out on a mission right now, but you should see her once you get the chance."
~~ TAKESHI'S JOURNEY ~~
~~ TAKAMORI TALES ~~
~~ SORAE TALES ~~
*Finish 'Pre-Emptive Strike' to unlock next tale*
~~ TALES OF SHIZUYAMA ~~
~~ LEGENDARY TALES ~~
~ The Eon Tower ~
- @Silverstein, @FrogRFlowR -
After Donovan answered their questions, the party was on their merry way to the rocky landscape where the factory was located. Einer had been playing some rather catchy tunes during the trip, to keep the monotony of the journey away.
Upon reaching the destination, Einer had to whistle at the sight of the destruction wrought on the factory by some sort of skirmish. Likely the skirmish that ended with the bunch of weapons being stolen. The damages were currently being repaired by a crew, all of whom were busy and frantic and paid little attention to the arriving group of Reavers.
Well, all except one, who directed the group to the director's office; the director being Josef, the name dropped by Donovan. All was well until Leon scooched beside him and started whispering.
"Einer was it? Don't look now but I think we're being watched. I'm gonna hunt them down after this meeting and find what's up. I need you to keep face and keep the others at bay, You think you can cover for me?"
Oh, dear. Were the perpetrators still here? The gall to be still around well after the big weapons have arrived impressed Einer a bit. Altough, such information should be shared to the entire party, no? But Einer was perceptive enough to know that Leon intended to only share this with him. The Fae looked like the covert sort, he probably wanted to keep this secret as much as possible so as not to alert the culprits and maybe get their guards down. Quite devious, Einer thought.
Still, it rather irritated Einer that he was ordered to be the distraction while Leon goes off to handle the real problem. Still, personal grievances had no place in the mission and the musician winked at the Fae to signal his answer.
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”You already know our situation, so we’ll skip that part. Right now we’ve been so focused on repairing the plant and keeping this out of the public eye, we haven’t had time for much else. I can tell you by the entry points and guard casualties, this was done by a team of professionals. Since no word has gotten out about the prototype weapons they stole, we’re thinking they’re current base of operations is some within the outer badlands At least, we hope… They’ll probably plotting their next move, at least that’s the only reason I can think of as to why they’ve been quiet for the past few days…”
Director Josef seemed up to his neck with stress regarding the raid. Still, he was thankful that the Reavers have arrived.
Leon offered his sympathies before taking off to take 'first watch'. Einer had to roll his eyes, what was 'first watch' supposed to mean in this context? Sure, one could infer that the Reavers will be guarding the site for another robbery attempt, but shouldn't the director be told of that first? Whatever, it fell upon Einer to explain the situation and keep attention away from the Fae.
"Forgiveness for my compatriot, he is... like that." The musician apologized. "Let us focus instead on questions - Can you describe to us about, in as much detail as you can, the raid?" He asked. "Were there any strange happenings before it? Any strange happenings after? Any information you give us will be useful for the investigation."
My mistake, hee hee
Update for the New Year! Happy New Year's, guys!
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@Restalaan @Hammerman @AzureKnight
Sorry for delaying the mission but I felt this was a good opportunity for @Xaltwind's character to make her entrance to the taskforce.
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@Restalaan @Hammerman @AzureKnight
Sorry for delaying the mission but I felt this was a good opportunity for @Xaltwind's character to make her entrance to the taskforce.
Otomo Port Village
~ @Xaltwind ~
"I'm here seeking a certain Lady Kyouko of Shizuyama, 'cuz that's who my superiors assigned me to come and help. So, you that Kyouko? Or is that just a common name 'round these parts?"
"Hehe, you are quite the feisty Gremlin, aren't you?" Lady Kyouko giggled in amusement at Relica's response and attitude. "Still, I am glad that mighty Grelden sent forth a resourceful and knowledgeable Gremlin to our aid, especially with an advanced Automaton amongst our ranks. Thank you for coming, Miss Nox-Umbra." She bowed to Relica.
"Come, follow me." Lady Kyouko began leading Relica from the port and towards a small hill further inland, situated near the village. The Gremlin could see the makings of an estate on the hill, all the while being briefed by the Inari. "I must admit, you are pretty late. The main taskforce has already left for Shizuyama on a ship way before the Varjan armada blockaded the island. Right now, the only way I can send reinforcements there is through an exhausting teleport spell to an exit point in a place called Terauchi Temple. The temple is my secret base in Shizuyama, where my human spies reside in. Now, I am told that it's where the taskforce is based on... as well as a safe haven for any Shizuyama refugees."
"Once your teleported there, acquaint yourself with the taskforce and begin helping the people of Shizuyama fight off the Varjans. Or at the very least, help them survive." Lady Kyouko continued. "My main spy there is a woman named Ayu. She'll be most likely the first there to welcome you. But there is another important person there: Takeshi Oja. Please, I ask that you take care of him and his father."
Relica and Kyouko soon reached the estate and the latter bid the former to head inside. The courtyard was spacious, with a large stone platform in the middle. A robed and hooded figure emerged from the building to greet the two. Her appearance might be obscured, but Relica could feel immense power emanating from this figure.
The Gremlin was placed in the middle of the platform. "Now then, stand still. This'll only take a second." Lady Kyouko and the hooded figure glowed with magical power, and Relica's vision went white.
Terauchi Temple
YURINE, DEATH KEEPER
"Takeshi-san, I request your aid. For...reasons, my sister and I wish to seek out Yurine the Death Keeper. Would you be so kind as to lend us your guidance on the journey?"
"If she joins, try to make sure she doesn't kill Io or try to put her to an early grave a second time."
"Of course! I'd be happy to accompany you to seek out Yurine." Takeshi replied before bowing at the monk to end that conversation. "Although, might I remind you that we actually need to seek them out so we can rescue my father. Any other reasons for seeking them out should come secondary." The young lord appreciated the taskforce helping the people of Shizuyama, but it's been a while since they looked for one of the people he asked them to look for.
"And don't worry, I can explain to Yurine not to hurt any of you nor bother Io about her undeath. Y'know, as much as possible." He assured Skarsneek.
"If you guys aren't going anywhere, I'm actually thinking of traveling around to visit the nearby settlements and shrines. Part of my research into this island."
"We're actually heading out to look for Yurine." Takeshi answered the Wererabbit before voicing his concern. "I won't stop you from exploring the island, but you do realize we're in the middle of an invasion, right? Even if the settlements and shrines around here are still intact, traveling to them will probably get you a bad encounter with the Varjans. You may be a yokai, but I think it's too dangerous to be just roaming around."
"Why don't you come with us? You can go sightseeing while on the way." He offered to Lunatea. It would also be quite convenient for him since he could keep watch of the yokai and make sure they don't get into any trouble.
But before anyone could respond, a flash of light came from the pagoda where new arrivals get teleported to. Curious, Takeshi decided to be the one to greet before Ayu. "Another yokai...?" He led the group to the pagoda and went inside.
Relica's vision returned to clarity and found herself in an empty wood chamber with Zipanguese shrines and statuettes on one side and a row of doors on its opposite end. And those doors opened to reveal a human man and several monsters. "Hm, greetings yokai. Welcome to Shizuyama." He said to the Gremlin. "I assume you're here to join the taskforce of the enigmatic Lady Kyouko. Well met then, I am Takeshi Oja. Son of Hideo Oja, the island's Lord."
Looking at Relica's relatively diminutive size, Takeshi decided to take a guess. "You are a... Dwarf?"
Terauchi Temple Training Grounds
HEAVENLY TRAINING
(Currently in collab)
~~ TAKESHI'S JOURNEY ~~
~~ TAKAMORI TALES ~~
~~ SORAE TALES ~~
*Finish 'Pre-Emptive Strike' to unlock next tale*
~~ TALES OF SHIZUYAMA ~~
~~ LEGENDARY TALES ~~
An update for the holidays. Merry Christmas y'all!
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Otomo Port Village
~ @Xaltwind ~
"Sorry, miss. But this is far as I can take you. Shizuyama's been blockaded by Varjan ships. Whole island's surrounded and effectively cut off. Still, not really sure why you wanna head to that island. Place is as anti-monster as they get. Although I guess if you wanna do something about it, I heard the mistress of this island, an Inari named Lady Kyouko, has plans."
Relica's boat ride for Shizuyama was cut short and she was dropped in Otomo Port in the island of Akamagaseki. Strangely, the port had numerous ships docked upon it. All armed for war, full of supplies and weapons and equipment. There were also soldiers and sailors in the port, both man and monster. They were making plenty of preparations, talking to each other about plans and checking the armaments on the ships. The Gremlin might be familiar with the sight, being a war veteran and all.
A figure stood out from everyone else, an Inari monster with snow-white hair and skin and wore light blue clothes. Her aura exuded authority and desperation, but her face softened upon seeing Relica.
"Hello there, Miss Gremlin!" She happily greeted Relica. "We don't get many visitors here in Akamagaseki, and I'm afraid you caught us in a very... busy time. A-Anyway, welcome to the island. I am Lady Kyouko and please feel free to tell me what you seek here."
Honoka's House
EMPTY BASKETS
~ @The Irish Tree (EUL) ~
Eula traveled to Honoka's home, near the Yabo area. Trekking through the dirt roads of Onrai, the Automaton would occasionally spot Varjan patrols in other, distant roads. They were too far away to matter though and they didn't even seem to see Eula. Still, it was a bad sign that the Varjans were spreading quickly across Shizuyama.
The Automaton reached her destination, a lone wooden house situated in the grasslands but near a forest. The home had clearly seen better days, the foundations were barely holding on and the sliding doors' sheet coverings were full of holes. It also seemed barren, barely any usable supplies as far as Eula could see. Empty baskets lie scattered on the corners.
On the porch was a villager woman kneeling down. She seemed alone, so she was probably Honoka. "...A visitor? In the middle of an invasion?" She said upon seeing Eula. "You don't look like a Varjan. Who are you?"
Terauchi Temple Training Grounds
HEAVENLY TRAINING
(Currently in collab)
Terauchi Temple
Takeshi watched as Eula went out to help another beleaguered local. He contemplated joining her to keep his mind off from what happened with his peers last night. But he decided against it, perhaps Eula took that mission alone willfully.
After feeding his horse, Takeshi wandered around until he met with a monk who was staring off the distance. Particularly at the direction of the nearby hot springs.
"I think the Varjans are afraid of our hot springs, Lord Oja. They avoid them."
"Perhaps they don't like the smell of sulfur... or they're afraid that taking a bath will make them sick."
"Let's hope they stay afraid, my lord. If any warrior is going to gain strength from Shizuyama's hot springs... it should be you and your taskforce."
"I don't exactly lead the taskforce nor did I form them, but I can't argue with your point."
~~ TAKESHI'S JOURNEY ~~
~~ TAKAMORI TALES ~~
~~ SORAE TALES ~~
*Finish 'Pre-Emptive Strike' to unlock next tale*
~~ TALES OF SHIZUYAMA ~~
~~ LEGENDARY TALES ~~
DOUBLE POST!
Yeah, I'm just announcing that, uhh, the supposed update's not coming due to suddenly increased workload in the workplace. So the updoot will just be posted by the upcoming weekends and give others more time to post.
I wanted to make the update to get @Xaltwind into the game, but I just can't. Sorry.
Yeah, I'm just announcing that, uhh, the supposed update's not coming due to suddenly increased workload in the workplace. So the updoot will just be posted by the upcoming weekends and give others more time to post.
I wanted to make the update to get @Xaltwind into the game, but I just can't. Sorry.
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