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"I don't know what garbage pile they were rummaging in, to grow so large!"[/]b Kamo adds. In the grove, Kamo sets some charms in the branches of each tree, explaining to a (probably inattentive) Sakura what each one will do. [b]"This protects against leaf blight. And that one is for worms!"
Kamo tries to draw a bead on his enemy, but he can't find an opening, so he blasts the remaining possums with a spray of gravel.
"Ouch, ouch! Go away, why are you attacking us?!" Kamo whines.
He sees an opening, is it big enough? He decides to chance it. for and With the creatures biting, he sets up for a parry again.
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Kamo concentrates on his attacker.
But he can't find a good opening! He tries to remember what he knows about these creatures, instead.
And sets his sword for a parry.
Dueling Riposte if there is a critical miss.
"Youch! Back off!" Kamo shouts at the possum in front of him.
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"That was quite the show, Pagma!" Kamo rejoices after the celebration. "People are going to be talking about that for ages. We might even be allowed back into Master Li's alchemy shop!" After the latest instructions from the patron, he says, "Well, I love a good apple, but it's no dumpling. And farming is so much work."
"These fireworks will be silver, and they're crackle after they burst!" Kamo says excitedly to Pagma as they mix volatile ingredients.
"Chains? I don't think so..." Kamo thinks. "We've been dealing with local rivals and some bandits lately, and doing errands for our new protector, Lady Ren Mei Li." "Did those chains look root or knot like? Are town has been threatened time and again by a being known as Kugaptee. His symbol is a tangle of knots."
"We are simply in the forest looking for flowers," Kamo adds.
"Ha! Now we're talking, Pagma," Kamo gives a sly smile at the next assignment. "Did you hear that Sakura? I think that officially lifts the 'no fireworks for Kamo' rule, don't you think?"
Kamo crouches backstage during the performance, a headband holding back beads of sweat as he listens carefully for cues. This is probably the longest he's spent concentrating on any one thing in ages. He carefully triggers the minor magical effects designed to enhance the performance at just the right moments.
"Well, two of us are certainly dramatic enough," Kamo smirks at Pagma and his sister. "Maybe Jing-De and I can work on the special effects and backgrounds."
Kamo tries his best not to be rude as he questions the visitor: "That ritual sounds very interesting, and makes me feel better about this whole endeavor, to be honest with you." "I do still want to know the particulars of what we will be swearing to. The people of this town were almost destroyed forever when the last mayor made a bargain without thinking it through. What does it mean to be your vassal? What would we need to do as stewards?"
Kamo doesn't have the social graces to keep his eyes from widening at the visitor's suggestion. I can't imagine Sakura's going to like that. He stress-eats several tea cakes and waits for the more charming members of his fellowship to respond.
"And post-tea dumplings," Kamo adds, conspiratorially.
"My favorite? Oh, I suppose it depends on the situation," Kamo is taken aback by the question. "I suppose my shortsword is handiest, and good for fighting fiends. The fighting fan has the most style, though. And I've had this staff for quite a while. We've been through a lot together."
"Well...um...we wouldn't want to be rude. And I don't think we're in any danger of evoking her jealousy--right Sakura?" Kamo grins at his sister.
Picked up a couple of reactions: Suspect of Opportunity (Let's me use Person of Interest as a reaction) Dueling Riposte (Strike when someone critically misses me.) Also picked up the Break Curse skill feat.
Kamo hangs the bell from his belt. "Maybe know we can rebuild our bridge in peace," he says sadly. "It was a good bridge, wasn't it Pagma?"
"Oh oh, Sakura!" Kamo quickly looks for one more opening on the enemy, then strides to his sister's side to patch up some of the damage.
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"Lots of people have tried!" Kamo counters. He slips around behind the new foe and tries to stab her immediately.
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"None of that!" Kamo circles behind one of the attackers and stabs him right in the back! for and
Kamo takes the measure of one of the bandits.
He rushes to one side, allowing for some blasting room, and takes a swipe at him. for and
"I'll open the door, you lead the way, Sakura," Kamo whispers, his weapon at the ready. He sidles up next to the door and throws it open with a look to his sister.
"Either a cleverly hidden base or a hideout of desperate rogues," Kamo says. "Should we circle around and check the barn?"
"You're right, Pagma," Kamo agrees. "There's no sense in rebuilding the bridge if they are going to blow it up again. Let's look for some tracks."
"More trouble from this fiend!" Kamo exclaims, exasperated. "He won't stop us, and we'll banish him for good." He looks across the ravine to Sakura and Pagma. "But now, we have so much repair work to do."
Kamo looks at the tough warrior and aims for the gap in his armor.
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"Ugh! How are you still alive!?" Kamo looks for an opening again.
He attacks twice. for and
Kamo keeps attacking the more-injured bandit.
He hits with a powerful slash, and follows up with another attack. for plus for
Kamo focuses on taking out the axemen, confident that Sakura and Pagma will deal with the archers. He tries to put one on the ground, buying time for Jing-De's spellcasting.
Kamo decides to try to take down the leader while he is in the grip of Jing-De's spell.
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"Any ideas to take out those archers?!"
Kamo tries to size up the axe-wielding leader, and seeing an opening he closes in to strike.
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"I told you: We came from Willowshore," Kamo insists. "We're not trying to run the country, we're just trying to repair the road."
"We're the ones who made the plans to repair the bridge, that's who!" Kamo states. "No, leave 'the people' doing the work alone and push off. We don't need any bandits around Willowshore."
Kamo goes out to the bridge site and helps to draw up plans for the repair.
"Ah, we all must eventually! We saw what happened when those fiends tried to upset that cycle," Kamo comforts Pagma. "At least now we get to live out our allotted time. And look how well the repairs are coming along!"
"Thank you for your help to use during this unusual time," Kamo gives the merchant a grateful bow of the head. "If there anything you would recommend for us? I'm sure things at Karahai are different than when we last saw the place."
"Ah, some salvage for us," Kamo admires all of the interesting loot. "But I am more grateful that we've dealt with the lingering presence of the mayor. Hopefully we can successfully save the village now."
Kamo continues to team up with his sister, slashing at the creature.
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"Gah, we knew you were no mayor!" Kamo looks for an opening in the creature's defenses.
There's a small opening, but Kamo tries to shake the creature with his research before attempting to hit it.
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"Gah, you can't cloud our minds, governor. It's time for your retirement." Kamo clears his head, looking for a clear avenue of attack.
His sword flashes out of its sheath and he slashes at the governor twice.
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"Not so fast, Governor," Kamo hold up his sword across the doorway to bar exit. "You need to disperse the ritual that is going on here. Look at those butterflies!"
Kamo raises an eyebrow at his teammates, then checks the door for traps. If all is clear, he eases the door open to see what it beyond it.
"A useful necklace for these poor monks," Kamo says as he examines the bauble. "Either fiends or undead attacked them...or both." He tucks the necklace away. "I imagine whatever killed them is still lingering, one way or another."
"Let's rest a moment," Kamo suggests as he treats some of his sister's wounds.
Kamo circles the ghost and looks for a weak spot in it's ectoplasmic structure. Knowing his sword won't do too much, he pulls out his staff and swings in the same motion.
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"Daikitsu watch over us as we make our way through this...yuck," Kamo breathes. "Let's make sure there are no residents here, or remnants of evil spirit that traveled over with us." He peeks through the door to the west.
"No, we must try. We'll never secure the village if we can't walk into that part of it!" Kamo condends. "And you are the bravest, Jing-De, come on!" He tries to approach the building again.
"See, not so scary. Just a horrifying face rising from the ruins!" Kamo shivers. "Now, let's see what is causing this aura..." He examines the outside of the manor, muttering words in several strange langauges.
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