After Tamiko was killed, we were shocked to discover that Quan had died while minding the horses. My theory is that, although he wasn't with us, he felt Tamiko's death and it sapped his will to live. Either that or he was so focused on his katana that he neglected his furs when nightfall caused the temperatures to drop. We buried him there and took Tamiko back to town.
In town we sold one of the gems we found for 40 ch'ien. I had never held the 8 ch'ien that was my share, let alone 40. I spent about half on some scale metal armor and the rest I will save. Tamiko's family sent along a cousin of Tamiko named Sheito. She is a bushi like myself. We are also honored to have with us a samurai called Kama.
We made it back to the temple without incident. We have been inside a full day and a night now. We have fought and killed many followers of the dragon god, dead and undead. This is not what I expected when I trained in the ways of war. I expected to fight on ordered battlefields against the enemies of our liege lord. But that training has served me well against these dark foes.
We are currently resting in an isolated corner of this place, through a tunnel under a secret trap door. We have discovered some unusual treasure, including a blade that is unlike any I have seen. The handle is shorter than that of a katana and the balance is unusual. We have reason to believe it is an enchanted sword. I intend to wield it in our next battle.
Through an enchanted mirror we have seen a vision of the future that bodes ill for our quest, but we will carry on of course, so long as there is any home of rescuing our great grandfather.
We have also attracted the attentions of an ancient ghost. Only one of our party can see it and hear it (apparently because of a red-dragon emblem he pinned to his robes). He asks us to find a green ruby that is its soul stone. He says it lies with Fin Fang Foom and great grandfather, so it costs us nothing to attempt its recovery. For some reason the ghost has taken a dislike to your son and acts dishonorable toward me (or so I'm told). Of course I honor your teachings by "replying to distain with honor." I admit it is easier to do so when the one who offends cannot be seen nor heard.
In town we sold one of the gems we found for 40 ch'ien. I had never held the 8 ch'ien that was my share, let alone 40. I spent about half on some scale metal armor and the rest I will save. Tamiko's family sent along a cousin of Tamiko named Sheito. She is a bushi like myself. We are also honored to have with us a samurai called Kama.
We made it back to the temple without incident. We have been inside a full day and a night now. We have fought and killed many followers of the dragon god, dead and undead. This is not what I expected when I trained in the ways of war. I expected to fight on ordered battlefields against the enemies of our liege lord. But that training has served me well against these dark foes.
We are currently resting in an isolated corner of this place, through a tunnel under a secret trap door. We have discovered some unusual treasure, including a blade that is unlike any I have seen. The handle is shorter than that of a katana and the balance is unusual. We have reason to believe it is an enchanted sword. I intend to wield it in our next battle.
Through an enchanted mirror we have seen a vision of the future that bodes ill for our quest, but we will carry on of course, so long as there is any home of rescuing our great grandfather.
We have also attracted the attentions of an ancient ghost. Only one of our party can see it and hear it (apparently because of a red-dragon emblem he pinned to his robes). He asks us to find a green ruby that is its soul stone. He says it lies with Fin Fang Foom and great grandfather, so it costs us nothing to attempt its recovery. For some reason the ghost has taken a dislike to your son and acts dishonorable toward me (or so I'm told). Of course I honor your teachings by "replying to distain with honor." I admit it is easier to do so when the one who offends cannot be seen nor heard.
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