Dai will also nod and say, "That makes sense. I have not traveled to Crab lands, before, but I think they will be interested in hearing that such foul creatures were in this area."
Matsu Niko proceeds to move camp about a mile or so.
Make a perception test again to find a suitable area.
Perception 3k3
You found an out of the way place for a campsite. Seems to be bakemono free.
Dai will begin setting up his parts of the camp.
Alrighty. Niko, you do the same?
Yes
Are you going to retire early? Or have some dinner?
If you choose the latter, you can skip the part where you build a fire. You can also tell me what you have for dinner.
Matsu Niko will have some dinner probably some trail rations. She will take first watch.
Dai also has some rations of rice and dried fish.
Nothing happens through the night. The crickets are singing, and the night is warm enough.
After his watch is over, Dai will do his morning exercise and stretches before cleaning up and preparing to continue on.
Matsu Niko eats, gets prepared and dressed and then mounts her horse as they ride on.
You travel to the castle of the Yasuki on this leg. Shiro no Yasuki is a beautiful castle built of white marble and black marble. It is also constructed of wood.
"I've sent word that you were coming this morning by pidgeon," says the Shugenja. "They know you're here."
"Thank you for guiding us. Will you be remaining in the castle?" Dai asks the Shugenja.
"Thank you for guiding us. Will you be remaining in the castle?" Dai asks the Shugenja.
"No, I will not," he says. "I must return to my own castle."
Matsu Niko bows to her guide as he leaves and thanks him for his assistance.
He bows back to you.
"You're welcome."
Matsu Niko makes her way to the entrance.
There are several crab courtiers waiting for you.
"Welcome, you're here to help deal with the territory dispute," says one of the Yasuki.
Etiquette 5k2+3 +3 =19
She says, "We are looking to come to an agreement that is amicable to all parties involved."
The gate opens as the Yasuki nods. They are welcoming you into their castle.
Dai will ride into the keep and then dismount. He looks around to see if there are any signs of samurai preparing for battle.
Dai will ride into the keep and then dismount. He looks around to see if there are any signs of samurai preparing for battle.
Perception: 2d10 ⇒ (3, 9) = 12
You notice armor in the style of the Crab being prepared. The armor looks of superior quality.
You notice armor in the style of the Crab being prepared. The armor looks of superior quality.
You notice armor in the style of the Crab being prepared. The armor looks of superior quality.
You can see three smiths, preparing enough for a group of warriors, but not a small army. Most likely adventurers like yourselves.
Niko says in a low voice to her companion, "Remember what we saw on the road."
She then asks to see the lord.
Ettiquette 5k2+3 +3 =19
Niko says in a low voice to her companion, "Remember what we saw on the road."
She then asks to see the lord.
Ettiquette 5k2+3 5d10 ⇒ (5, 8, 1, 8, 2) = 24+3 =19
"Come this way," said one of the Yasuki samurai. He was a simple courtier, by the look of things. Wearing the dusky brown of a Crab. They lead you into the castle, to the inner court where the local Daimyo has been waiting for you.
Dai will bow to the Daimyo as they are led in and waits for the Daimyo to acknowledge them.
Matsu Niko bows as well and says, "You have a fine castle, my lord."
Ettiquette +3 =21
Matsu Niko bows as well and says, "You have a fine castle, my lord."
Ettiquette 5d10 ⇒ (8, 9, 9, 2, 7) = 35 +3 =21
The Daimyo bows to both of you, out of respect. "Why, thank you," says the daimyo of of the Yasuki. "Call me Yasuki Taka. I knew you were coming here to solve a dispute between us and the Scorpion. Our side, we want to sell the land -- and yes we know it's theirs before it was ours."
She uses proper etiquette and then says, "Yes, the other lord is willing to purchase the land or swap or combination of those two options."
She uses proper etiquette and then says, "Yes, the other lord is willing to purchase the land or swap or combination of those two options."
The Daimyo nods. "A trade sounds like a good idea. What do they have to offer?"
5k2+3 exploding exploding again 16+10+9+3 = 38
Matsu Niko describes in detail the trade for the Daimyo and all of the amazing benefits the new territory would provide for him and how much goodwill the emperor and shogun he will acquire from this deal and so on.
Dai will chime in and add details that might also convince the Daimyo to follow through with the proposed trade.
"Sounds good to me," says the Daimyo. "Although there is one point, a trade for a jade mine would help the Kuni. How will the jade mine help my family?"
Matsu Niko smiles and says, "Well you could use the jade to curry favor with the Kumi because you have something they need or you is there a piece of land with natural resources that you would prefer that they have?"
"Jade can also protect your people from any creatures that cross over the wall and find their way into your lands." Dai says.
"I'll make the trade," says the Yasuki daimyo. He nods. "I'll defer to your wisdom. Tell the Emperor that I'll give the Scorpion the fishing stream in exchange for the jade mine."
Niko says, "My Lord, may we send two pigeons, one to the Emerald Champion and the other to the Scorpion lord to make sure they are aware of the agreement and also to enable this great deal to be properly given the attention it deserves."
Niko says, "My Lord, may we send two pigeons, one to the Emerald Champion and the other to the Scorpion lord to make sure they are aware of the agreement and also to enable this great deal to be properly given the attention it deserves."
"Yes you may," said the lord. "Would you like to use our own carrier pigeons for the task?"
"That would be most appreciated." Dai says with a bow.
"That would be most appreciated." Dai says with a bow.
"Yes," he says. He clapped his hands and a another Yasuki appears. This time a girl, in a black and brown kimono.
"Akane, show our guests the carrier pigeons."
Akane bows before you. "Follow me, honored guests."
Matsu Niko thanks Daimyo and bows to him and follows Akane.
The Yasuki leads you to the aviary, where the Yasuki Daimyo keeps his pigeons. "Write your notes to the Emperor and Bayushi Shoju here," she says, handing each of you a piece of parchment.
Matsu Niko ettiquette 5k2+3 exploding 24+3=27
She writes in the proper manner to either the Emperor or the Emerald Champion describing their success and that they should probably do some sort of even to foster friendship between the clans and describing a new era of cooperation and collaboration.
Yasuki Akane doesn't read what you wrote.