Concern for Venture-Captain Amara Li *Way of the Kirin Spoilers*

[Billy Quan]

Honored Brothers and Sisters,

I have to admit that my meditations of late have grown troubled. As is common among our people I enjoy sharing stories with travelers as entertainment. I once heard a story about how a far off country had come under attack by demons. This attack did not take place by abyssal hoards, but instead by isolating and replacing important people with disguised demons. Unfortunately my fellow traveler and I had to part ways before he finished his tale and I never learned how this country fared.

What troubles me is a report from Pathfinders that provided security for Amara Li at a recent meeting with the Way of the Kirin. When I first saw that Li was saved from the brink of death along with the Way of the Kirin's representative I was filled with pride and relief that our Society was able to get these important people out of a dire situation against over-whelming opposition. It was only later when meditating that portions of the story I heard seamed to bear an eery resemblance with events in the report.

The security force reported seeing two oni in the hostile forces landing on the island the meeting took place on and later detail a fight in which they slew one of the oni. This leaves one oni unaccounted for. Our lands stories are ripe with tales of oni changing their shape to fool people. The report also mentions that the oni that was slain had several samples of origami on his belt. Did the oni share this past time with our Venture-Captain or were they practicing the skills they would need to impersonate Li? Amara Li was captured with no friendly conscious forces around giving the opportunity for a switch to be made and her security force did not contain anyone powerful enough to see through the disguises oni use. Finally Amara Li is now isolating herself from all the people that know her best. Her closest servants were killed while she was captured and now she is leaving her loyal Lantern Lodge agents in the western lands while heading back to Tian Xia, leaving her without the support of the people that know her best.

I would like to selfishly ask that if there are any members of the Lantern Lodge with the ability to see a persons true form, could you please pay a visit with Amara Li and make sure she is herself?

Thank you for listening to my troubled thoughts,
Brother Billy Quan

[John Compton]

I love this type of observation.

[Amara Li]

I assure you, I am very much myself. I hope that my word is enough to convince you that your fears are unwarranted. Nevertheless, your concern for my wellbeing is appreciated and noted. Should you ever find yourself in my fair city of Goka, do not hesitate to join me for a meal in thanks for your kindness.

[D:]

Watch out! She wants to eat you for dinner!

[Gamoraz]

Billy Quan wrote:

Honored Brothers and Sisters,

I have to admit that my meditations of late have grown troubled. As is common among our people I enjoy sharing stories with travelers as entertainment. I once heard a story about how a far off country had come under attack by demons. This attack did not take place by abyssal hoards, but instead by isolating and replacing important people with disguised demons. Unfortunately my fellow traveler and I had to part ways before he finished his tale and I never learned how this country fared.

What troubles me is a report from Pathfinders that provided security for Amara Li at a recent meeting with the Way of the Kirin. When I first saw that Li was saved from the brink of death along with the Way of the Kirin's representative I was filled with pride and relief that our Society was able to get these important people out of a dire situation against over-whelming opposition. It was only later when meditating that portions of the story I heard seamed to bear an eery resemblance with events in the report.

The security force reported seeing two oni in the hostile forces landing on the island the meeting took place on and later detail a fight in which they slew one of the oni. This leaves one oni unaccounted for. Our lands stories are ripe with tales of oni changing their shape to fool people. The report also mentions that the oni that was slain had several samples of origami on his belt. Did the oni share this past time with our Venture-Captain or were they practicing the skills they would need to impersonate Li? Amara Li was captured with no friendly conscious forces around giving the opportunity for a switch to be made and her security force did not contain anyone powerful enough to see through the disguises oni use. Finally Amara Li is now isolating herself from all the people that know her best. Her closest servants were killed while she was captured and now she is leaving her loyal Lantern Lodge agents in the western lands while heading back to Tian Xia, leaving her...

Honorable Brother Quan

Your fears are well founded, however I believe the four honorable beings that came riding into the cave right after the battle would have not been fooled by such creatures as us mere mortals.

Gamoraz
Paladin of the Jade Moon

[Billy Quan]

Brother Gamoraz,

The four honorable beings that came riding in may have been more susceptible to a swap than the Pathfinders present. Creatures used to being able to look into the hearts of man at a glace and see any evil rooted there may come to rely on that sight and be more easily taken in when it does not work. The Pathfinders providing security for Amara Li had all had tea with Li multiple times, while the honored beings were meeting her for the first time. In all the stories I have heard, any well planned imposter shields themselves from radiating any strong alignment. In fact it may be a thing to look for when searching for imposters is to see if a person is radiates any beliefs at all.

Now all my worry may be for nothing, but the harrowers have declared this next year the Year of the Demons and trickery is one of their kinds favorite weapons. Keep vigilant and looks for their tricks.

Brother Billy Quan

[Que Lei]

That which is concealed by sight does not fool the test of honor. Amara-Ko Li still shines with the honor she wore when I first entered her service. Though my service to her is ending, the honor is no less dimmed in her presence.

She is owed our trust today, no less than yesterday.