Sword Quest VI - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah. My apologies, I did not wish to interrupt your writing."

>"Think nothing of it," she says, as she passes it to you. "Take that to the Moriya Shrine."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "This will be done."
> Take the paper.

[Hello Purvis]

> "This will be done."
> Take the paper.

>You obtain: Patchouli's Note x1

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know where the Moriya Shrine is?
> Do we know one Kanako Yasaka?

[Hello Purvis]

> Do we know where the Moriya Shrine is?
> Do we know one Kanako Yasaka?

>You know it is on top of Youkai Mountain.
>You know of her in general.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Sanzu River aside, my admittedly-limited experience suggests that the notable landmarks in the areas I should search include the Hakurei Shrine, Eientei, the PrismRiver Manor, and possibly also Youkai Mountain, since I now need to go there regardless. There is also the possibility of the Human Village, but that seems like a risky place for one to hide, given it is well-populated for its size."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Sanzu River aside, my admittedly-limited experience suggests that the notable landmarks in the areas I should search include the Hakurei Shrine, Eientei, the PrismRiver Manor, and possibly also Youkai Mountain, since I now need to go there regardless. There is also the possibility of the Human Village, but that seems like a risky place for one to hide, given it is well-populated for its size."

>"I imagine there are places to hide there," she says.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Nod.
> "I will not entirely rule it out. Are there other notable locations in those general areas, though?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I will not entirely rule it out. Are there other notable locations in those general areas, though?"

>"There's the Garden of the Sun, at least," says Patchouli.

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[Kilgamayan]

> What do we know about this place, if anything?

[Hello Purvis]

> What do we know about this place, if anything?

>It is home to a dangerous and capricious individual. None of your followers have run into her, but you've heard some stories from Futo about how she is not to be messed with.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I will keep that place in mind as well. I am aware of the stories surrounding that place and one particular denizen thereof; it would make for a good hiding place as long as Seiga could keep that person placated, as I doubt many people conduct business there or wander there aimlessly."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I will keep that place in mind as well. I am aware of the stories surrounding that place and one particular denizen thereof; it would make for a good hiding place as long as Seiga could keep that person placated, as I doubt many people conduct business there or wander there aimlessly."

>"I have no idea if she's capable of such or not," says Patchouli.

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[Kilgamayan]

I think we may have actually found where Seiga is hiding, if a certain theory of mine is correct. I need to hear if Patchy doesn't disagree, though.

> "What can you tell me about this individual? I would like to be as prepared as possible if I am to investigate her domain."

[Hello Purvis]

> "What can you tell me about this individual? I would like to be as prepared as possible if I am to investigate her domain."

>"Capricious, powerful," says Patchouli, "Quite willing to wreak devastation in pursuit of her goals. Strong enough to rival Yukari. Completely unafraid of a fight, and more than able to back up that lack of fear. However, when in a good mood, she is approachable as long as you mind your manners. She is a youkai of flowers, and demands respect for them."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "A rival for Miss Yakumo? That is formidable indeed. A youkai of flowers, you say...hmm. I may have an idea...were you able to catch any of what those ashes were projecting, or was your concentration too focused on maintaining the spell?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "A rival for Miss Yakumo? That is formidable indeed. A youkai of flowers, you say...hmm. I may have an idea...were you able to catch any of what those ashes were projecting, or was your concentration too focused on maintaining the spell?"

>"Little," she says. "The connection was not as strong as I would have liked."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Was Seiga still looking over her shoulder when she asked her mystery companion how 'it' felt?

[Hello Purvis]

> Was Seiga still looking over her shoulder when she asked her mystery companion how 'it' felt?

>Yes.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I saw Seiga moving as if cleaning something in her hands, something of similar size and shape as either of the day's missing weapons. She was speaking, though her speech was largely unclear. At one point, she turned her head to look over her shoulder, and before your connection was lost, she seemed to ask 'How does it feel?' of her mystery conversation companion. If this youkai in the Garden of the Sun is as powerful and capricious as you say, and she also has an affinity with flowers, is it possible that she could be partaking of the life force Seiga stole, given that life force came from a tree? Would its botanical origin be of particular use to a youkai of flowers?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I saw Seiga moving as if cleaning something in her hands, something of similar size and shape as either of the day's missing weapons. She was speaking, though her speech was largely unclear. At one point, she turned her head to look over her shoulder, and before your connection was lost, she seemed to ask 'How does it feel?' of her mystery conversation companion. If this youkai in the Garden of the Sun is as powerful and capricious as you say, and she also has an affinity with flowers, is it possible that she could be partaking of the life force Seiga stole, given that life force came from a tree? Would its botanical origin be of particular use to a youkai of flowers?"

>Patchouli shrugs. "Maybe? Do I look like a flower youkai?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Does that theory sound plausible to ourselves, given what we know about youkai?

[Hello Purvis]

> Does that theory sound plausible to ourselves, given what we know about youkai?

>It doesn't sound impossible, at least. Youkai are a highly varied people.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Frown slightly.
> "You look like an academic expert on a wide variety of subject matters. But if neither of us know if this theory is plausible, then I may simply need to investigate directly."

[Hello Purvis]

> Frown slightly.
> "You look like an academic expert on a wide variety of subject matters. But if neither of us know if this theory is plausible, then I may simply need to investigate directly."

>"Go to the Moriya Shrine first," says Patchouli. "I don't need to wait around for however many weeks it'll take you to recover."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle a bit.
> "I assure you that I am no slouch myself. But I will see to it that your request is completed before I put myself in harm's way."

[Hello Purvis]

> Chuckle a bit.
> "I assure you that I am no slouch myself. But I will see to it that your request is completed before I put myself in harm's way."

>"Good," she says. "In the meantime, don't take Yuuka lightly. You've probably dealt with Marisa's Master Spark; Yuuka's the one she stole it from."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "One of my most trusted advisors has given me fair warning about this person. I have no intent of disregarding her words. As well, not fighting to the best of one's capabilities is an insult to one's opponent."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "One of my most trusted advisors has given me fair warning about this person. I have no intent of disregarding her words. As well, not fighting to the best of one's capabilities is an insult to one's opponent."

>Patchouli nods.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "In any case, unless you have further information you wish to offer, I believe our business here is concluded. I will be off to see your delivery completed and my former attendant located."