Author Topic: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure  (Read 44566 times)

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Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« on: May 17, 2012, 09:31:04 PM »

>You are Kisume, Genoskyo's premier drifter, and you got husted by a mysterious man apparently posing as a farmer.
>You live underground, in a bucket, mugging people whenever you can. What meager amounts of money you make tends to go toward food and cheap liquor during your periodic forays into the Ancient City when things seem calm. Otherwise, you make your living scavenging in the caverns.It's not a glamorous existence, scraping along the bottom, but you're proud of it. You're making your own way through the world and that's something they'll never take away from you. You could have had an easy and completely boring life, once, but you decided to forge your own way and live like a proper youkai. You don't regret it. You're proud of the fact that you can live on the go, when so many other youkai have settled down. You're proud that you never stopped making a living as a bandit, even after the Hakurei Maiden established the spellcard rules. You don't have much, but you have your pride and you don't owe anyone anything. You'll never go back to Higan.
>You are able to be extremely patient, sitting in one place for hours without budging an inch. You tend not to keep more than you can carry in your bucket, though you're capable of carrying an awful lot. You have an fondness for old-timey slang, such as calling coins 'thin ones' and referring to your name as your moniker and so on. You have a distaste for settled life; though you don''t mind borrowing its creature comforts. In particular, you hate bureaucracy, paperwork, proper procedures, and the like. Thankfully that seldom comes up. You have a  distaste for open spaces, and a distinct preference for narrow or tight places. While you can be friendly, you're seldom polite.
>You had a run-in with a man dressed as a farmer who managed to deftly fling you into a wall. Upon waking you found yourself left in unfamiliar caverns and slowly worked your way back to the tunnels you know, running into a surprising number of faeries wearing canine ears and requesting that you give them riches. After some misadventures, you learned that the human went into the oni city, and seems to have disappeared.  You explored the unknown caverns, found an old side chamber with a fair amount of things to salvage and an angry evil spirit. You helped a faerie recover a pearl earring that fell in the river, and now have a favor to call in from the canine-eared faeries. Things were going rather well until you accompanied a tengu into the Ancient City and got into a fight with an oni musician. Much to everyone's surprise, yours included, you managed to win that fight. You spoke with Nue and then Yamame, before deciding to go out to the surface to see what you can find about your assailant; especially after hearing from Yamame that he has passed by.  The trail seems to have gone cold, no one knows of a farmer matching that description, though at least one other person has seen him. You've been tasked to deliver a message to Eientei in exchange for a nice fee, and you've managed to get on the good side of the Harvest Goddess.
>Presently, you are seeking out one Mokou, while taking a side trip to Kourindou and browsing the wares.

>"Well, the problem is that I don't really know what I have that's worth anything. Maybe you can help with that."
>List everything we have except the following: Clothes, bucket, blanket, chopsticks, knife, rebar, our spellcard, Eientei letter, sack, booze, oni's card

>You show her some of your stuff. She looks through it, and says, "Some of that food is interesting, but it wouldn't get you far, I don't think. I might give you a good price on one of those salt crystals, since you don't seem them up here all too often.  I don't care about that piece of granite, you can find that anywhere.  The scarf, though, I get kind of a good feeling about that. Does it do anything?"

>_
« Last Edit: July 13, 2013, 03:16:32 AM by Purvijiri »

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2012, 10:14:34 PM »
> Has it done anything for us yet?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2012, 05:00:12 AM »
> Has it done anything for us yet?

>Not as of yet. Not that you've done much with it.

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2012, 10:33:12 AM »
> Well, what is there to do with a scarf besides wear it?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2012, 11:06:12 AM »
> Well, what is there to do with a scarf besides wear it?

>Generally all of the things you can do with a length of cloth. Not that you've done that or wear it.

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2012, 01:09:11 PM »
> Didn't we put it on shortly after acquiring it?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2012, 01:31:54 PM »
> Didn't we put it on shortly after acquiring it?

>It does not seem so, looking back.

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2012, 02:01:51 PM »
Oh goddamnit, I was sure I'd put it on and had been playing assuming it was already there.

> "Dunno. Let's find out."
> Put on the scarf.

EDIT: Not that I don't believe you, but holy goddamn do I need to review my actions from that point in the game when I get home.
« Last Edit: May 18, 2012, 02:07:41 PM by Kilgamayan »
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2012, 02:43:31 PM »
It is entirely possible, I looked back and I'm reasonably sure that I didn't see the command to put it on, and I want to think I'd remember it so I could have people tease you for it. But I might have skimmed too skimpily,

> "Dunno. Let's find out."
> Put on the scarf.

>You put on the scarf. Despite where you found it, it feels pretty comfortable and doesn't seem too dirty. It doesn't smell like it's molded or anything. Aside from that, it's a reasonably comfortable scarf.

>_

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2012, 03:32:34 PM »
> Look around the shop again.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2012, 03:38:12 PM »
> Look around the shop again.

>You look around the shop, and don't see anything unusual.
>"Nothing obvious?" says the mouse youkai.

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2012, 03:39:21 PM »
>"Well, it's comfortable at least. Might be handy during winter I suppose."
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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2012, 03:48:20 PM »
>"Well, it's comfortable at least. Might be handy during winter I suppose."

>"Heh," says the mouse youkai. "Well, sometimes it's not obvious if they do anything at first."

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2012, 04:35:00 PM »
> Any unusual smells or sounds?
> Lift the piece of granite.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2012, 04:40:02 PM »
> Any unusual smells or sounds?
> Lift the piece of granite.

>You note nothing unusual or new as far as sensory information goes.
>You lift the granite, it doesn't feel any different.

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2012, 04:43:50 PM »
> Still the same ol' thoughts on the 'rents?
> How embarassing would it be if we tried to stand and failed, given present company?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2012, 05:58:57 PM »
> Still the same ol' thoughts on the 'rents?
> How embarassing would it be if we tried to stand and failed, given present company?

>You don't feel any different about them.
>It's be reasonably irritating, but endurable.

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2012, 06:49:08 PM »
> How well might the glass shield serve as a mirror?
> Does the mouse woman look any different?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2012, 04:06:02 AM »
> How well might the glass shield serve as a mirror?
> Does the mouse woman look any different?

>Not very well, it is transparent.
>The mouse youkai seems unchanged.

>_

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2012, 04:13:19 AM »
> "Don't suppose you have a mirror handy?"
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2012, 09:18:17 AM »
> "Don't suppose you have a mirror handy?"

>"Not really," she says, "But you don't look any different. Does kind of suit you, though."

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2012, 01:36:17 PM »
> "Then I'm pretty out of ideas. I do have some stuff to take care of, today, though, so if you give me some time I can try to figure it out."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #22 on: May 19, 2012, 01:42:23 PM »
> "Then I'm pretty out of ideas. I do have some stuff to take care of, today, though, so if you give me some time I can try to figure it out."

>"Sure," says the mouse youkai. "I'll tell you what, I'll put the arrow on layaway, alright?"

>_

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #23 on: May 19, 2012, 01:43:58 PM »
> Nod.
> "Okay."
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #24 on: May 19, 2012, 02:25:48 PM »
> Nod.
> "Okay."

>"In the meantime," she says, "Would you run down to the basement and grab an armload of paper for me? The barrel's getting a bit low."

>_

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2012, 02:33:59 PM »
> "Uh, sure. Through that back door, I assume?"
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #26 on: May 19, 2012, 02:43:43 PM »
> "Uh, sure. Through that back door, I assume?"

>"Though the back door," she says, "and down the stairs to your left. There's a little path through the stuff back there."

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« Reply #27 on: May 19, 2012, 02:47:10 PM »
> "Okay."
> Head through said back door and, once we locate them, down said stairs.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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« Reply #28 on: May 19, 2012, 03:07:01 PM »
> "Okay."
> Head through said back door and, once we locate them, down said stairs.

>You head through the back door, floating to reach the knob more easily, Past the door, you see row upon row of tightly packed furniture. Chairs sit beside shelves. Tables are stacked upon each other until they nearly touch the ceiling overhead. Cabinets of all sorts sit near a door bearing a metal bar and heavy lock in the back, at the very edge of blocking it off. Some of the pieces are wood, others are made of metal, here and there you can see a glass case. The wood bears water stains and the metal often holds a bit of rust. It would be impossible for you to bounce through here; saves for a path leading to a door off to the right side that is just large to accommodate you or someone walking. Obvious exits are East, South, and West.
>You follow the path to the west, and find a set of stairs leading downward, then making a turn to the left at a landing. You take the stairs down, floating well above them, and turn to the left. They lead you left again, before coming to a stop at a doorway with a dirt floor. Heading through the door, you find yourself in a large chamber with dirt walls and a wooden ceiling overhead, surrounded on all sides by literal hills of paper. They flank both of your sides, looming a good ten feel into the air, as a trail winds and dwindles ahead of you into the mess. Thankfully, the slopes are gentle and do not seem to be in any danger of collapsing on you. The smell of old paper looms in the air with the smell of earth.

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Re: Kisume Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #29 on: May 19, 2012, 03:09:36 PM »
> Wow.
> Head as far into the trail as we can.
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"