Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:58 pm
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Stealth 1d20+7=33
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He woke up with a particularly bad feeling, one that he hadn't felt for over a month.
He was at another mountain temple. Another very bloodied temple, with 'freshly' killed monks strewn across the open courtyard. Signs of necromancy were apparent, and upon a simple check Yuuta could find no traces of the Mark of Justice that was inscribed upon him...
The distance he was looking down into the courtyard indicated he was on the second floor of... probably some pagoda given the internal layout. It was dawn, and the sun was just barely coming up over the horizon. In the distance, maybe about two miles away, he could see the very town he stayed at the other night--- as well as the Miko Institute's main temple above it. It would seem the place he attacked was on a separate mountain-top...
He also felt exhausted. His other self must have had a busy night... in fact given the time since the last time 'he' surfaced, it might have been well over a night.
( Anything you couldn't carry without getting in the way... probably just that ninja's armor, just got left behind in the Inn )
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:26 pm
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(Yuuta is going to hold onto it for now; this isn't really the time to sell stuff from dead ninjas.)
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Putting his bowl back down, he had apparently gulped down his food before Yuuta even realized it. He then put down some silver pieces next to it as payment for the food and stood up to head out...
"Well, I'll be on my way. Was nice talking to you, and good luck."
( btw, what are you planning to do with the loot? or just carry it about for now? )
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The man continued to ask his curiosities, but the air seemed to have lightened considerably --- at least the barkeep's eyes weren't burning a hole in your back anymore.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:05 pm
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Bluff: 1d20+20=38
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A waiter came over with the dishes before the man even ordered --- either this guy is a regular or something else is up --- and put in his own words of curiosity: "On a pilgrimage? where are you from?"
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:57 pm
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[Bluff, since there's rather more to it than that] 1d20+5=25
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[ Loot found from the two taken down: ]
+1 Buckler
Mwk Infiltrator Outfit (+3 stealth in shadow)
Dispelling Cord [MIC]
Ring of Silent Spells [MIC]
Mwk Leather Scale
Mwk Heavy Crossbow w/ Mwk Scope
Scout's Headband [MIC]
Deepcover Cloak (+5Bluff/Stealth)
Mwk Acrobat's Shoes
Camouflage Kit
Disguise Kit
Least Crystal of Shadows (5ft shadowy darkness; 400gps)
Vial of Deathblade Poison (Injury)(DC30: 1/rnd for 12rnds; 1d3 Con dmg (2saves); Sticky (10hits)
Yuuta continues his journey to the next town without incident. In fact, the next few days went fine, and nothing suspicious happened until Yuuta reached the base of the mountains in Yamatai (November 21st). There, as he stopped by an Inn for a light meal, a local walked up to his table...
"Don't mind if I sit here? It's a little crowded." In fact he had sat down casually before Yuuta could answer. "So what brings you to Yamatai?"
Yuuta could also feel the barkeep's eyes distinctively focusing on him.
(Editted: Misread the EXP charts)
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By this time the other two, having run off in other directions, were nowhere to be seen.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:43 am
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Attack: 1d20+20=39 (threat, confirm natural 1)
Damage: 51 magic piercing
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Yuuta flits back to the leader, slicing his nads open, and then wanders 20' towards one of the minions, figuring he may as well work his way around the circle.
Stealth: 1d20+22=40
Attack: 1d20+20=32
Damage: 48 piercing magic
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:21 am
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[ Keishoushin has unlocked a new ability! ]
Lord of Shadows: As long as Keishoushin is emanating darkness, you may slash at the air to send out a wave of shadowstuff to strike the enemy. Your effective reach with Keishoushin increases by +5ft (although you continue to threaten adjacent squares), but you only threaten targets that are engulfed within the Embrace the Darkness effect.
Still clutching the wound, the leader ordered them to back out further, to a distance of 60ft away as they kept their vigilance with readied weapons. Meanwhile the caster tried to dispel the darkness effect, but failed.
The Black Tentacles wasn't very effective...
( back to Yuuta )
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:07 am
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Stealth: 1d20+22=40
Attack roll: 1d20+20=36
Damage: 50 magic piercing
Stealth: 1d20+2=8
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Each of the enemies was 30ft out from the darkness radius...
The tentacles tried to annoy again and failed again.
(back to Yuuta's turn)
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:45 am
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Stealth: 1d20+22=36
(For those watching from home, Dai has informed me that there are two minion ninjas, a shadowcaster, and the leader, all surrounding this ball of darkness. Next turn, shit starts dying.)
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( back to your turn )
(as Yuuta is casting True Seeing: he sees four ninjas spread out around the darkness, three around 20-30ft out, 2 with bows drawn and 1 with a hvy crossbow. The last, a shadowcaster, is still 60ft away near their original ambush point.)
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Healing: 4d8=20HP
Stealth: 1d20+22=36
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Slowed by the complete darkness, Yuuta barely makes it to the other side... (back to your turn)
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Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:43 am
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Concentration: 1d20+4=16
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Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:26 am
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Stealth: 1d20+22=30+concealment bonuses from mist
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:58 am
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(Yuuta's turn)
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:53 pm
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Death effect: 1d20+8=14 (I'm expecting a hero point will be needed here, though I simply may not be able to make the save without a good roll.)
Poison: 1d20+10=25
Will save: 1d20+7=25
Init: 1d20+11=14
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:04 am
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[XP +500]
He wasn't nearly as successful in Gifu castle-town, however. Maybe the locals just didn't fit him as well, because he also had more trouble getting travel information there than usual --- to the point that the next town he found himself in was on the road to the capital Kyoto rather than Yamatai. Thankfully, some chatting with a helpful innkeeper corrected his path. He probably got delayed by only a day.
(...)
[November 19th, Mid-Morning]
Several hours after setting off for the next town, in a lightly wooded path, Yuuta came under sudden attack as a crossbow bolt shot out from the trees --- piercing through his armor right under the left collarbone before he could even react. Yuuta did however, manage to spot the attacker before he could duck back under the bushes: the target was 80ft away, 40ft off the road, and holding a heavy crossbow. In a moment of adrenaline-heightened senses, Yuuta also spots three other ninjas, except 20ft closer and probably not as skilled if they were discovered without even exposing themselves with a weapon shot.
( Yuuta takes 56 piercing damage and need to make 2 fortitude saves: vs death effect and vs poison )
( at the same time, make a Will save as you feel someone attempt to pull information from you head with excessive force... )
( also, initiative check )
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Wed Sep 05, 2012 1:35 pm
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Diplo: 1d20+5=21, 1d20+5=13, 1d20+6=22, 1d20+6=25, 1d20+6=22
Perception: 1d20+18=48, 1d20+18=27, 1d20+18=33, 1d20+18=48, 1d20+18=23
Bluff: 1d20+15=34, 1d20+15=20
Given the urgency of his mission, he's not going to spend more than a night in any one town, but will probably stop in on the way back to gather information.
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:52 am
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Getting there, Part I:
1. How is Yuuta dressed during these travels? Are you bringing food or stopping by along the way?
2. The road there have been badly ravaged by war, including all the road signs and markings. You'll either need drop by the major towns you pass along the way (Diplomacy to Gather Information x 5) or try to guide yourself through the region (Survival x 3); also give me Perception checks x 5. Several of the castle-towns you pass by will be quite large, including the formidable in Mino currently ruled by the Oda, if you wish to collect information / spread information / shop / etc.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:47 pm
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(I think I was all set to post this and closed the tab before I did.)
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:10 am
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( Experience received for surviving the assassination encounter: +1,600XP )
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Wed May 23, 2012 3:45 pm
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(I figure a crowd is difficult terrain, but I want to move as far as I can. Stealth 16+21=37.)
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Yuuta was pushed into a cart by the surging crowd and instead of stumbling over, he flipped over it by instinct, retaining his footing but drawing the attention of another patrol squad that was sorting its way through the crowd (~40ft away)... the samurai office leading the group yells at Yuuta to stop while two of the archers took aim, even though some civilians are still rushing by in panick.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Tue May 22, 2012 6:49 pm
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Yuuta follows the alleys until he finds a major thoroughfare, at which point he attempts to blend into the crowd.
(What skill is that, stealth? I just rolled 1+21=12 on stealth...)
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Sat May 19, 2012 2:03 am
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As all the nearby people are busy running away from Yuuta's position, he manages to make his way into a nearby alley without any issues, and far before either of those squads make it to his position.
(So, planning to get out of town or hide within?)
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Yuuta feels dizzy for a second and feels like the last of his strength was leaving him, but he just barely manages to pull it together. He also notices a heavy crossbow pulling into the shadows in a 2nd floor window two stores down the street, maybe around ~40ft to the south...
The squad of soldiers are around ~60ft south and steadily marching forward (at only ~30ft/rnd since most of the people are fleeing that way; it's toward the castle). You also notice a second squad turning the corner near the edge of town at around 100ft north.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri May 18, 2012 1:16 pm
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(Fort 15+8=23
Perception 12+17=29
Init 2+11=13)
(I suspect Yuuta may be keeling over here...)
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Fri May 18, 2012 2:02 am
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Just as Yuuta was leaving one tavern for a different location, a crossbow bolt flew out from the other side of the street. His instantaneous shift to the side had saved his neck (literally), but the bolt still struck deep between his shoulders and his collarbone...
( Yuuta takes 46 piercing damage )
[ Make a Fortitude save against a death effect ]
[ also make a perception check, and an initiative roll... ]
It was obvious the moment pain struck that this was an assassination attempt on his life, and it only took a few seconds before his blood caused the nearby commoners to go into a panick, while the nearest patrol down the street --- six ashigaru lead by a human samurai, was headed right for him where the commotion was coming from, although it'll take them a little more time since the soldiers didn't intend to cut a path with their weapons and simply brandished their blades as they walked steadily forward, relying on the sharp edge of steel to encourage panicked people to get out of the way.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Wed May 16, 2012 12:53 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:56 pm
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(Rumormonger works Cha mod/week, which is 2 for Yuuta, spending a hero point to do four in one week).
-The tanuki are planning to make the tanuki suits required for all humans to wear at all times. (Bluff 6+14=20)
-The tanuki are planning to cut a deal with the Oda to surrender that would allow the tanuki to leave unharmed. No humans would be allowed to go with them. (Bluff 15+14=29)
-The tanuki are planning to pass a law that would allow a tanuki to have sex with one or both participants in a marriage on the night of the ceremony before the two can consummate it themselves (15+14=29).
-The tanuki are planning to raise taxes by 30% on humans and use the money to build an orphanage where they will brainwash human children stolen from their parents (14+14=28).
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Lord of Shadows: As long as Keishoushin is emanating darkness, you may slash at the air to send out a wave of shadowstuff to strike the enemy. Your effective reach with Keishoushin increases by +5ft (although you continue to threaten adjacent squares), but you only threaten targets that are engulfed within the Embrace the Darkness effect.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:34 pm
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Spellcraft: 1d20+21 = 36
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Yuuta goes in search of Terasaka or someone else trustworthy who can identify that last power.
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:06 am
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"That's exactly it," Taira responded, a worrisome expression on his face as he looked at the blade, "it's the treasure of the Iga house ninjas, except that the Iga house are the ninjas--- not only are they the best in Japan, but many ninjas of the other clans also look up to them. Should word of the sword's whereabouts get out, there would no doubt be those who seek its power, glory, and prestige for themselves. In fact, the Iga would probably take it as a personal affront should they find out that their heirloom weapon is in the hands of their enemies."
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Keishoushin, Blade of the Shadowlord (Minor Artifact)
Description: A simple-looking short-sword with a pitch-black blade and dark-purple cords wrapped around the grip. The black substance surrounding the blade seems to empower the blade in darkness, but it dissolves under daylight, revealing a keen mithral edge. Once a treasure of the Iga clan ninjas, Keishoushin was captured when their top assassin was cornered and killed after assassinating the previous Lord Tougou, since then all news of the blade vanished into the chaotic coup that spelled the end of the Tougou house; should news of this blade's resurgence reach the Iga's ears, it would undoubtly bring assassins seeking to recover it down upon the wielder.
Caster Level: 15th
Weapon: +3 Mithral Short-Sword
Bonuses:
Umbral Edge: In shadowy illumination or darker, Keishoushin inflicts +2d6 damage and all damage dealt is considered magical.
Embrace the Darkness: Keishoushin may emanate a 20ft-radius magical shadowy effect like that of a Darkness spell. This may be deactivated or reactivated as a swift action. As a swift action (or part of its activation), the wielder may expend 1 ki point or a 2nd level spell slot to enhance the effect to that of Deeper Darkness instead for 1 minute per charisma modifier.
Lord of Shadows: (failed to identify)
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:42 pm
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(Detect Magic I have, Spellcraft 12+15=27)
Statistics: Posted by Laharl — Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:11 pm
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( Got a Detect Magic + spellcraft check? or bugger Terasaka for one )
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It was after the end of the mission-4 briefing [], just as everyone else was leaving, when Yuuta felt a magically conveyed Message (as the cantrip) bring Taira's words to his ears: "Yuuta, a minute please."
The old man moved to close the doors after everyone else's departure, before he walked back to the side of the room where he sat, and picked up a long wooden box from the desk by the wall.
He coughed several times as he sat back down; maybe that meeting was a bit too much talking for him.
"There's something I want to give you before you depart. You may find it--- useful, should certain problems arise."
He unwrapped the cords tightened around the box and opened it, revealing a delicately packaged but rather simple-looking short-sword with dark-purple cords wrapped around the grip.
"This is Keishoushin, treasured blade of the Iga clan ninjas, and the sword that took the life of the last Lord of Tougou. The assassin who did the deed had been killed before he could escape, although not without claiming the lives of dozens of our ninjas and special operatives---" Taira's gaze shifted to look straight into Yuuta's eyes, a trace of haunting still within them, "---including a number of your old comrades. The blade is well known by the Iga clan and, since the incident, also by many within our own. But its fate was lost to history when we fled to the Death Lands. It's a bit double-edged, but I think, when used properly by someone of your talents, it's powers should prove a valuable boon."
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"Well, this is all for after we defeat the coming army... although war seems to be brewing in that region once again, so planning seeks to start earlier than later. We plan to send the first few operatives later next week--- what do you think?"
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:24 pm
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(How close is Tougou to Yamatai?)
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"But that's not what I'm really here for..." Taira said before breaking a cough. He took a flask from his belt and took a few gulps, then looked directly into Yuuta's eyes with a most serious and grim expression. "I did hear about what happened to your family, Yuuta; my most heartfelt condolences for the tragedy." He then paused and closed his eyes, as if offering a moment of silence for the dead... "But, I must ask you this, because you're one of our few hopes--- do you have any interest in returning once to your homeland? to visiting the towns you grew up in once again?"
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"Yes, that's me," Yuuta responds, before turning around and smiling. "Damn but it's good to see you, sir. That coup was definitely a dark day. Many good men and women didn't make it, and all for politics and greed. I only survived myself due to being off on a mission at the time. Those bastards, throwing you in here after your years of good work."
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It was the morning of October 19th, and Yuuta was helping Todoroki and the rest of the group build housing outside the castle when someone called out "Yuuta! someone's here to see you!"
After Yuuta emerges from the large, half-built wooden cabin, a rather elderly man waves his hand towards him in greeting from the nearby dirt road. He was wearing the white uniform of a Tougou military officer and carried a katana, although the walking stick he was leaning heavily on didn't make him very fit for combat. As Yuuta headed over, he began to notice recognize, just barely--- it was Taira Eichi, the old commander of the Tougou special ops units. Yuuta didn't serve under him directly, but he's seen the man a few times. It was only several years ago, but one look at Eichi's wrinkly face, his salt-and-pepper hair, or his noticeably hunched-over back would claim that the man must have aged more than two decades... it seems the stories were right and the Death Lands really took its toll on him.
"Yuuta Rokuro, I presume?" Taira said as Yuuta approached. Even his voice sounded old, with a bit of wheezing in it. "I apologize. It's been a long time since I've met anyone who once served under me, let alone someone not of my direct command. Your commander was one of our betters; it's a shame he and almost all of his men were killed during the Coup."
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As they ate, the three people finally introduced themselves to one another, and Yuuta learns that the monk's name is Itsuki Satoru, while the girl's name is Tamagushi Fuuka; she also confirms that she indeed served as a miko in Yamatai in the past.
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(anyhow, you can fast forward to tomorrow now, if there's still something you need to request of them... or jump to the next thing you'd want to do during this week)
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:50 pm
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You weren't so lucky on the hunting part; managed to catch a single rabbit.
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:41 pm
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(15, 23 - wow shitty rolls)
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Then her voice returned to normal. "...and since you ask, some meat would be greatly appreciated," she said with a hint of a smile.
(Survival check on that one, and you'll probably want to make a Survival check to figure out where you are towards the castle while you're at it).
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(She's actually answered the question I wanted answered.
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(also, since you plan to ask him tomorrow, what are you planning to do the rest of the day?)
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The monk agrees and tucks back in for resting again. Meanwhile, the miko asks Yuuta to come outside to help with something. Once they were out with a little distance from the house, she turns around, still rather expressionless but with a hint of curiosity in her eyes, she asks Yuuta quietly: "You're possessed, aren't you?"
Statistics: Posted by Zanaikin — Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:24 pm
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(I'm assuming the miko is out of healing.)
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(less than that. He's still pretty badly wounded).
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(How healthy is he, anyway? I'm assuming he's at like 10 HP...)
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The monk seems to accept Yuuta's explanations after some consideration, although he's still very wary towards Yuuta. He then shifts to a formal sitting position on the bed. "In any case, thank you for saving my life, both of you," he said while bowing deeply.
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(Diplo 18 - I'm not bluffing, I'm not just not telling all of the truth, so Bluff doesn't really apply)
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(Cha check: 21 - whatever the appropriate skill is, I don't have ranks in it - 22 if it's Diplo from Reputation trait
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The girl also turned to look at Yuuta with wary eyes, although her expression was still blank as ever.
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(That's a bit odd, because if she was once a miko, given her uniform, she'd have been trained as a healer before).
She led you inside to the bed, where the unconscious monk lays. He was badly wounded by a shortsword stab, but is now in a stable condition and recovering.
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Stealth: 24
Perception: 18
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Yuuta searches around the temple, finding the bodies of 19 monks, all of them brutally murdered and not a single one still alive. He also finds 2 miko dead just outside the gateway and on the stone steps down from the mountain--- who appears to have come bearing food for the temple and walked straight into the bloodbath.
There was also a trail of blood drips that went out of the temple gate and into the woods.
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