Iku Quest Cztery: A Z-Machine Adventure

[DracoOmega]

>Nod
>"Yes, I'm aware of that. We think it may be related to why they've fallen. I'm told there's been talk that there are other shadows similarly odd, however, but nothing specific. I was sort of hoping you might have heard something."

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod
>"Yes, I'm aware of that. We think it may be related to why they've fallen. I'm told there's been talk that there are other shadows similarly odd, however, but nothing specific. I was sort of hoping you might have heard something."

>"I've heard nothing else," says Rinnosuke. "At least, not from my customers. However, a large number of the forest's inhabitants do not darken my doorstep, so it is quite feasible there has been talk and it simply has not reached my ears."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, of course. I simply figured that since you do get a variety of people through here, there was always a chance. I really have no idea where this was spoken of. Only that it was. I guess I'll have to keep searching."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, of course. I simply figured that since you do get a variety of people through here, there was always a chance. I really have no idea where this was spoken of. Only that it was. I guess I'll have to keep searching."

>"I would suggest asking the faeries," says Rinnosuke. "They know the forest better than anyone."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Fair point, although I don't know that it was even near the forest at all. Still, I suppose it can't hurt to try, just the same."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Fair point, although I don't know that it was even near the forest at all. Still, I suppose it can't hurt to try, just the same."

>"Forgive my presumption," says Rinnosuke. "I assumed if you were asking me, you were intending to look around the forest."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Granted."
> "While I am thinking about it, did Renko happen to say where she was going when she left?"
> Does the Celestial shawl look familiar?

> Inventory

[Hello Purvis]

> "Granted."
> "While I am thinking about it, did Renko happen to say where she was going when she left?"
> Does the Celestial shawl look familiar?

> Inventory

>"She merely mentioned that she was going to explore the islands a bit," he says.
>It does not.

>Your inventory contains:
>Wide-brimmed hat (worn as hat)
>Exceedingly Stylish!
>Flamenco Dress (worn as dress)
>Allows both modesty and freedom of movement
>Pink Shawl
>A shawl that represents your status as a part of Bhava-Arga and allows you to defend yourself with devastating techniques.
>Large Black Purse
>Exactly what it sounds like. It holds all your stuff
>Spine Sign: "Acanthodii of the Thunder Clouds"
>This spellcard engulfs you in a shield of electricity. It can be broken with enough force, and only lasts for a short time before it must be renewed
>Light Orb: "Dragon's Gleaming Eyes"
>This recreates an image of one of The Dragon's physical manifestations in lightning and sends it out.
>Cloud Realm: "The Thunder Court in the Sea of Abstruse Clouds"
>Fills the air with webs of lightning, but leaves you motionless.
>Dragonfish: "Dragon Palace's Messenger Swimming Shot"
>Sends electricity spiraling out from you, but leaves you defenseless.
>1☼
>This is 1☼
>Gnawed Mushroom Stalk
>The remains of a tsuchinoko's dinner.
>Jail Key
>The key to the tengu jail.
>Aya's Primary Camera
>She'll be very angry if you break this.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Hey, Tenshi, see anything you like?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hey, Tenshi, see anything you like?"

>"That glass is kinda pretty," says Tenshi. She gives the Blunted Javelin a look. "But I don't even get this thing."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Examine blunted javelin

[Kilgamayan]

> To Rinnosuke: "Is there anything special about that javelin, other than not being very pointy anymore?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Examine blunted javelin

>You have a look at it.
>Blunted Javelin
>The head of this Javelin seems to have been replaced with a strange hemisphere about a hand span in diameter that tapers down into a sort of cone, made of some flexible black material.

> To Rinnosuke: "Is there anything special about that javelin, other than not being very pointy anymore?"

>"It is what you see," says Rinnosuke, as he frowns at the cut he made into the clay block.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Is there a solid circular surface made of the black material at the end of the javelin, or is it a hollow hemisphere that forms a ring?

[Hello Purvis]

> Is there a solid circular surface made of the black material at the end of the javelin, or is it a hollow hemisphere that forms a ring?

>The inside seems hollow, but the cone bit at the end obscures it.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> How long is it?
> Have we ever seen something like it before?
> "Where did this come from?"

[Hello Purvis]

> How long is it?
> Have we ever seen something like it before?
> "Where did this come from?"

>A little longer than your forearm.
>You have not, this is the weirdest javelin you've ever seen, perhaps it is for melee training?
>"It's an outside item," Rinnosuke says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

Awesome, we found an Ice Wand.

> "Outside...I wonder if Renko would know what purpose it served there. It...doesn't seem well-suited to normal javelin tasks."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Outside...I wonder if Renko would know what purpose it served there. It...doesn't seem well-suited to normal javelin tasks."

>"She might," says Rinnosuke. "I felt no need to hassle her about it, she seemed in a hurry."

>_

[Kasu]

> Examine the stuffed platypus, the statue of the robed man, the bottle of soil, the bath towel, the pale green plant, the set of wolf ears, and the bottle of glittering powder.

[DracoOmega]

>What does the haft of the javelin seem to be made of?
>Which side of the hemisphere is affixed to the haft? The flat or rounded side? Does it taper towards a cone as it approaches the haft, or on the other side?

[Hello Purvis]

> Examine the stuffed platypus, the statue of the robed man, the bottle of soil, the bath towel, the pale green plant, the set of wolf ears, and the bottle of glittering powder.

>Stuffed Platypus
>This is a small, adorable stuffed animal in the shape of everyone's favorite joke of nature.
>Statue of a Robed Black Man
>This a ceramic statue of a dark-skinned man in robes, with his hands folded in prayer. There is an aura of peace and sagacity around him.
>Bottle of Soil
>A bottle of loamy dirt. You think you can see some signs of worm burrows in it.
>Bath Towel
>A common towel.
>Pale Green Plant
>This small potted plant features broad droopy leaves with a slight sheen to them.
>Set of Wolf Ears.
>A hairband with two cloth wolf ears on them.
>Bag of Glittering Powder
>A silken back full of coarse greenish powder that sparkles in the light.

>What does the haft of the javelin seem to be made of?
>Which side of the hemisphere is affixed to the haft? The flat or rounded side? Does it taper towards a cone as it approaches the haft, or on the other side?

>Wood, sanded to a smooth finish
>The rounded side is affixed to it, and it tapers away from the shaft.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>If the rounded side is affixed to it, would that mean that it also flares out before tapering into the cone-like point?
>About how long is this hemisphere + point?

[Janitor Morgan]

> Examine String Performance "Guarneri del Gesu"
> Do we know anyone who might use such a spellcard?

[Hello Purvis]

>If the rounded side is affixed to it, would that mean that it also flares out before tapering into the cone-like point?
>About how long is this hemisphere + point?

>That it does, though it does not come to a proper point. Instead it ends and leaves an opening, which is how you could tell it was hollow inside.
>About five or six inches

> Examine String Performance "Guarneri del Gesu"
> Do we know anyone who might use such a spellcard?

>It is a spellcard that seems to be made for use with a violin.
>You are quite certain this would be the possession of Lunasa Prismriver, originally.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> To Tenshi: "We'll need to ask Renko about that javelin once we catch up to her."

All I'm seeing in our inventory that I'm willing to trade is the jail key, and I have no idea what we could get for it. I want to keep spellcards on-hand for the Marisa battle, and I especially don't want to turn the key and a spellcard in at the same time because we're all but telling any investigative tengu that wanders by the shop that we were the ones that let Aya out.

Is there anyone that is unwilling to part with the jail key?

[DracoOmega]

>About how large is the opening at the tip of the cone?

Honestly, I'd probably just as soon not trade the key, either. Or even let on that we have it. Sure, Rinnosuke's lips are sealed on anything we trade in, but still. In fact, it may have been better to simply leave it where we found it; I hadn't realized we'd kept it.

Was there anything in particular you wanted?

[Janitor Morgan]

Well, since we took the key anyway, we might as well leave it with Rinnosuke. Silence is golden, and all.

I'm curious as to what the Prismrivers might do for us if we returned their spellcard, but there's probably more practical things we could do with the credit.

[Hello Purvis]

> To Tenshi: "We'll need to ask Renko about that javelin once we catch up to her."

>She nods. "Wait...why are catching up with her?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, did I forget to tell you? I'm sorry. Renko is the last person I know to have seen the missing Yamame."
> To Rinnosuke: "Unless you've seen her recently?"