Author Topic: Sword Quest IV - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 43160 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #900 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:09:42 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 02:04:37 AM

> Head toward the gate.

>You make your way toward the gate. Meiling nods as you approach. "It's a bad time to be out," she says. "If you want, I'm sure Mistress would let you lay low here til things blow over."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #901 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:26:26 AM »

> "I have noticed. Sadly, I have made an agreement to be elsewhere soon. so my stop here must be brief. If I may ask, has anyone else visited this estate today?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #902 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:27:53 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 02:26:26 AM

> "I have noticed. Sadly, I have made an agreement to be elsewhere soon. so my stop here must be brief. If I may ask, has anyone else visited this estate today?"

>"Nope," says Meiling. "I was kinda expecting Marisa to show up, but I think she's busy."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #903 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:56:14 AM »

> "Ah, how unfortunate for myself. I was hoping the one that had thieved my sword would have tried to sell it to this estate."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #904 on:** March 05, 2015, 11:22:01 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 02:56:14 AM

> "Ah, how unfortunate for myself. I was hoping the one that had thieved my sword would have tried to sell it to this estate."

>"Well, I don't think Marisa stole it," says Meiling. "But it's certainly possible. If she did, she'd probably keep it."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #905 on:** March 05, 2015, 11:36:13 AM »

> "Is thievery common for her?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #906 on:** March 05, 2015, 12:06:06 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 11:36:13 AM

> "Is thievery common for her?"

>"She's been known," says Meiling. "Used to run off with Patchouli's books all the time. At least til Patchy got the library treated."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #907 on:** March 05, 2015, 12:16:43 PM »

> "Hmm. Is she also known for sneaking up on her targets and silently knocking them out before stealing? She does not seem the type, but..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #908 on:** March 05, 2015, 12:33:02 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 12:16:43 PM

> "Hmm. Is she also known for sneaking up on her targets and silently knocking them out before stealing? She does not seem the type, but..."

>"No, she's more of the come-right-at-you-and-beat-you-up type," says Meiling.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #909 on:** March 05, 2015, 01:32:36 PM »

> "That does seem more her style. I ask these things because I am not the only person to have their weapon pilfered this morning; a young bucket girl was attacked from behind as I described, with the assailant taking a wand of hers after she fell unconscious. It seems likely my theft and hers are related. Given your estate has a vast array of valuables, I would advise extra caution, both against thieves and anyone trying to unload weaponry, until the culprit is caught."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #910 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:06:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 01:32:36 PM

> "That does seem more her style. I ask these things because I am not the only person to have their weapon pilfered this morning; a young bucket girl was attacked from behind as I described, with the assailant taking a wand of hers after she fell unconscious. It seems likely my theft and hers are related. Given your estate has a vast array of valuables, I would advise extra caution, both against thieves and anyone trying to unload weaponry, until the culprit is caught."

>She nods. "Thanks for the warning."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #911 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:12:51 PM »

> "You are quite welcome."
> "On an unrelated note, have you seen a wolf-eared huntress pass by this area today? I have a possession of hers that I wish to return, and when we parter earlier, she said she would be around the lake 'later today'. I did not see her around the lake on my way here, but such is forgivable given the circumstances, I think."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #912 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:35:10 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 02:12:51 PM

> "You are quite welcome."
> "On an unrelated note, have you seen a wolf-eared huntress pass by this area today? I have a possession of hers that I wish to return, and when we parter earlier, she said she would be around the lake 'later today'. I did not see her around the lake on my way here, but such is forgivable given the circumstances, I think."

>"Oh, her," says Meiling. "Real briefly. But by then, the faeries were getting rowdy, so she didn't really stick around."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #913 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:38:09 PM »

> "Do you know where she went?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #914 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:42:07 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 02:38:09 PM

> "Do you know where she went?"

>"North," says Meiling, "So...pretty much anywhere that isn't here."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #915 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:45:39 PM »

> Where is the Hakurei Shrine relative to our current position?
> Is the Bamboo Forest to the north?
> Where is the entrance to the swordswoman's home relative to our current position?
> Where is the entrance to the swordswoman's home relative to the Hakurei Shrine?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #916 on:** March 05, 2015, 03:05:08 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 02:45:39 PM

> Where is the Hakurei Shrine relative to our current position?
> Is the Bamboo Forest to the north?
> Where is the entrance to the swordswoman's home relative to our current position?
> Where is the entrance to the swordswoman's home relative to the Hakurei Shrine?

>Quite some distance to the Northeast
>The Bamboo Forest is to the west.
>Meira, if you understand correctly, is not too far from the human village, so likely northeast, but markedly less eastward than the Hakurei Shrine.
>You think she should be west and a bit north of the Hakurei Shrine.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #917 on:** March 05, 2015, 03:10:58 PM »

> Sorry, I meant Youmu/Hakugyokurou with those last two questions. Re-ask both questions with this in mind. (I do appreciate the Meira info, though!)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #918 on:** March 05, 2015, 03:23:46 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on March 05, 2015, 03:10:58 PM

> Sorry, I meant Youmu/Hakugyokurou with those last two questions. Re-ask both questions with this in mind. (I do appreciate the Meira info, though!)

>You poltroon!
>The way to Hakugyokurou is far to the north and east from here.
>From the Hakurei Shrine, you believe it would be mostly north and some east for quite a distance.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #919 on:** March 05, 2015, 03:53:59 PM »

> So stopping at the Hakurei Shrine on our way from here to Hakugyokurou would not be out of our way?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #920 on:** March 05, 2015, 04:01:19 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 03:53:59 PM

> So stopping at the Hakurei Shrine on our way from here to Hakugyokurou would not be out of our way?

>It would not be.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #921 on:** March 05, 2015, 04:33:25 PM »

> Nod.
> "Thank you for the information. I have business at the Hakurei Shrine, so I must be off now. Best of luck to you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #922 on:** March 05, 2015, 04:34:50 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 04:33:25 PM

> Nod.
> "Thank you for the information. I have business at the Hakurei Shrine, so I must be off now. Best of luck to you."

>"Be careful out there," says Meiling. "Don't take those faeries too lightly."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #923 on:** March 05, 2015, 05:03:09 PM »

> "Yes, I think caution is for the best. See you again some time."
> Take flight and, again giving the lake a wide berth, circle around the lake eastward until we are north of it. Once we are clear of the lake's fairies, head to the Hakurei Shrine.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #924 on:** March 05, 2015, 05:24:59 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 05:03:09 PM

> "Yes, I think caution is for the best. See you again some time."
> Take flight and, again giving the lake a wide berth, circle around the lake eastward until we are north of it. Once we are clear of the lake's fairies, head to the Hakurei Shrine.

>You depart and try to give the faeries around the lake a wide berth. This has the same problem as before, while trying to avoid faeries around the lake, you also have to avoid faeries that are over the eastern forest. This takes a bit of doing, but you manage to pull it off and begin to make your way toward the Hakurei Shrine.
>Along the way, you find the faeries' activity is not just confined to the lake and forest; the fields beyond the forest also have a notable number of faeries flying around. Some are alone, some are in groups, and a few of them are busy clashing with each other. You manage not to draw any of their attention and continue along your trip, but you are certain this is as much due to being lucky enough not to draw their attention as anything. Soon you come to the forest around the Hakurei shrine, and are not surprised to see more active faeries, though the groups are smaller, and there is notably less visible danmaku flying. It is something of a relief as you see the shrine's clearing come into view.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #925 on:** March 05, 2015, 05:31:34 PM »

> Is massive violent fairy activity always this common?
> Speed on to the shrine proper. It's about time we got away from this fairy nonsense.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #926 on:** March 05, 2015, 06:22:48 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on March 05, 2015, 05:31:34 PM

> Is massive violent fairy activity always this common?
> Speed on to the shrine proper. It's about time we got away from this fairy nonsense.

>No. It wasn't like this this morning.
>You make your way to the shrine, where you note a number of tables have been set up along the grounds. As few poles have been erected, ostensibly to hang banners from. The shrine itself is the same small thing of ancient lumber that it always has been, reasonably well maintained but always seemingly in danger of falling apart. You note that Reimu is sitting at one of the tables, dining on a dish of fried rice. You also note an oni napping under said table.
>She looks over as you land and enter the shrine grounds. "You're too early," she calls out. "Come back tomorrow!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #927 on:** March 05, 2015, 06:32:11 PM »

> Make our way over to Reimu with a smile.
> "Good day, Miss Reimu. That is actually not why I am here."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #928 on:** March 05, 2015, 06:45:55 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on March 05, 2015, 06:32:11 PM

> Make our way over to Reimu with a smile.
> "Good day, Miss Reimu. That is actually not why I am here."

>You make your way over. Your smile is not returned. "Let me guess," she says, "You're here to ruin my afternoon before it can start."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #929 on:** March 05, 2015, 06:57:41 PM »

> Chuckle.
> "Hardly! I am merely here to inform you that I will be meeting with my companions here later. If they arrive before I do, they have been told to be on their best behavior and not hassle anyone for any reason unless you permit it. And that does mean anyone."