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May 2022 Mini Event





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As the Haniwa continue to pop up in the city and the turf war rages on, life goes on in the city.


1. SHUTEN CLAN


Remember the Isonade? Yeah, those guys. The surly shark-dudes who were no doubt involved in some black market smuggling along the banks of the Sanzu. They were too tough to fight off in order to figure out what they were up to, last time.

Well, Toraguma has caught wind of them now. Despite the ongoing turf war, he’s not about to lose out on an opportunity here! He wants his Shuten Clan operatives to scour the river looking for these guys. They will be a lot harder to find without the rabbits’ help, though. If you find them, you are to “inform them” that the Shuten Clan will be taking over their operation. If they have problems with that, well… you know what to do.

Don’t forget that they’re quite strong and that they aren’t too keen on giving up the information on their supply line without a fight. You’ll need to use teamwork to get what you need out of them.

Should you manage your way to their warehouse, you’ll find a fresh shipment of their products: specialized herbs, mineral-rich clay, and rarefied ore. None of these products can be found in the city naturally. The Isonade won’t dare name their primary buyer but they will let slip that all of this is being smuggled into the city from the outer Wastelands.

The Shuten Clan will demand their cut out of this operation, but you may get the impression that this is only one small piece of a much larger shadow creeping over the city…

Art by Alejandro Gonzalez Agudelo

2. SUTOKU ALLIANCE


The death and subsequent “rebirth” of the Daitengu has caused a considerable amount of chaos. Many of the subsidiary tribes have struggled under the weight of uncertainty during this debacle. The Daitengu has decided that an apology tour is owed. It’s good for the sake of the Alliance, after all.

Oh, but they’re not going to be doing it themselves. You, the Sutoku Lost Souls, will be fully responsible for it. ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა

Sutoku Souls are tasked with going to various businesses and tribe centers with an offering of gifts and deference to any and every group within the Alliance who will agree to meet with you. The gifts have been provided by the Daitengu, and are mainly snacks and coupons. Which will not be enough to please everyone. Some clans will demand more and some, in their rage, will try to take their anger out on you. You are an (lowly) ambassador right now, better to turn the other cheek.

This all boils down to be less of an apology tour and more of a bribe tour. What the Daitengu has provided won’t cover everything and you’re going to have to go out of pocket to truly placate the other clans. If you don’t have enough cash on hand, you may be asked to do various unpaid tasks and labors: washing dishes, scrubbing floors, cleaning windows, taking out the trash, serving kids’ birthday parties; any amount of the lowest work you can imagine.

It’s rough! But somebody’s gotta do it

3. DEPARTMENT OF THE ENMA


The chaos of the Night Parade has caused a resurgence of unaffiliated gangs popping up around Jigokucho. They can usually be found identifying themselves through the use of basic colors and mascots. They are made up almost entirely of violent youths with uncertain futures, who are lashing out at an uncaring world. The antics of the Daitengu, the accusations against the Enma, and the squabbling between Shuten and Tamamo is not inspiring their confidence nor loyalty.

In addition to this problem, the retrieval of the Haniwa is going poorly. Most residents are too uncomfortable to even touch the statues and their appearances don’t seem to be slowing down. There are too many for the Department to collect.

With an abundance of cursed objects in town, the petty gangs have decided this is an ample resource for them. They are using the Haniwa to harass the general public and against one another. They have weaponized the excess Haniwa and are using them as “curse bombs”, hurling them at both each other and the residents they want to intimidate. It’s getting nasty.

It’s the Department’s job to keep the Haniwa figures from falling into the wrong hands and to keep some semblance of order. The official orders from the Office of the Enma are directing all hands to converge against the youth gangs. Use any force necessary and retrieve those figurines.


4. TAMAMO CLAN


How inconvenient! In addition to the complications of the turf war, an extremely important time of the year has arrived for the Tamamo Clan.

It is time for the yearly visit of one of the clan’s greatest benefactors: the Tennin. These Celestial Immortals descend from the Heavenly Realms to spend time (and incredible amounts of money) in Hell’s Playground, Jigokucho. Hell simply offers the sort of delights you just can’t get in Heaven. Due to Tenkohime’s connections with them, the Celestials have had her host them for several years in a row now. She emphasizes how incredibly important it is to keep them happy.

The Celestials want entertainment and delights of every variety. It’s up to the Tamamo Clan’s Lost Souls to entertain them. Your entertainments can take many forms: keeping the Celestials company, putting on a performance, showing off your cooking and skills, tea ceremonies, and other exhibitions. Should you choose the carnal and kinky route for entertainments, know that you won’t be laying down with any Celestials themselves. Oh, no no no, they’re Heavenly, after all! This is still performance, so you may need a partner to help you out.

Keep in mind that the legends are true! The Celestials are deeply deeply fond of peaches. Both literal and metaphorical. 🍑

The Celestials love to chat and gossip, so keeping them entertained is also an excellent way to hear some interesting information. Tamamo artisans will likely learn that many Celestials openly trade with Tenkohime. In fact, the aphrodisiac goods that the Tamamos so famously deal in come, in large part, from the Celestials. Tamamo isn’t the only clan they do business with either. They also have connections within the Sutoku Alliance and are the land owners of several Alliance properties. They are considered one of the primary sources of capital in the real estate market.

Why would the Celestials want properties in a world they literally can’t live in? Doesn’t that just reek of capitalism.


5. TURF WAR (ALL FACTIONS)


The turf war between the Shuten and Tamamo clans is at a simmer right now. Which doesn’t mean that it’s over – not even close. Minor magical traps, similar to those found in the sewer, have been found in Shuten territory. Frustrated Shuten enforcers have been taking out their anger on anyone that so much as looks at them funny. Bars in both districts are regularly getting smashed up. Knife fights are breaking out in the streets. Cars known to belong to members of both clans turn up with slashed tires. There’s even rumors of hits being taken out on higher ranking members.

Watch your step if you’re out and about in either territory. Faction affiliation doesn’t matter when tensions are running high. What’s more, rumors are flying all over about which of the two warring clans is going to be the one to escalate the violence further.

Will tensions boil over at any moment? At what point does the Department of the Enma have to step in? Why haven’t they already?

It’s all getting too much to handle…


6. CURSED OBJECTS (ALL FACTIONS)


The presence of the Haniwa is having increasingly frightening effects. There are whispers about blood coming out of the walls and the floors in apartments, about black ooze pouring from faucets and coming up from storm drains. There are even whispers of terrible household hauntings.

These aren’t just rumors though. Bars are having to close early due to the presence of wailing ghosts inhabiting the toilet or blood pouring from the taps. People run screaming out of alleyways pursued by ghostly hands.

These curses and hauntings seem to be fairly localized; kept to one building or one block at a time. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much rhyme or reason as to when these accursed sightings will take effect.

Be careful out there! Who knows what could happen with so much terrible energy running rampant.


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heretic_blade: (or icy hands surrounding me)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-08 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
That's why it's a threat, dumbass!!

[ BORK BORK BORK BORK ]
holeful: (He was a man most aquainted with misery.)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-08 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fukuda isn't good at dealing with situations like these! Being passive and hoping it blows over is his go to move!! And yet it doesn't seem to be getting any better... How else do you deal with someone that's angry? He certainly can't fight back.]

If I buy you donburi will you promise to not put a hole in my neck?
[placating with food works on children and animals so maybe it will work here too?]
heretic_blade: (for you it's too late)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-13 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ Izō considers the offer for a moment and... ]

Throw in a beer, too, otherwise no deal.
holeful: (By 2029 I'll be drinking moon juice)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-13 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Success!! Friend obtained!! (No)]

Sure! I'm Fukuda Tamotsu, by the way.
heretic_blade: (even in your dreams)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-13 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Absolutely not. ]

Okada Izō. Izō's fine. Now let's get t' th' food already.
holeful: (of a locomotive powered by confetti)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-14 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh!! Another one!!]

Ah, the manslayer?
[Having clearly learned nothing and also not at all cowed from the realization he's meeting a famous assassin, Fukuda grasps Izou's hand with both of his.]

It's an honor to meet another famous historical figure! I met Ryouma-san just the other day!
heretic_blade: (and kill you if we meet)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-15 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's not a fan of having his hands grabbed, but he does like the praise. Fukuda narrowly escapes being bitten again. ]

So ya know who I am, then. [ He looks way too pleased by this fact. ] Yer bein' awfully familiar with a killer, don't ya think?

[ Let go of his hands or the biting will commence. ]
holeful: (It’s kind of flattering in its own way)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-15 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, well, it's not like you killed indiscriminately. You went after key pro-shogunate officials. That helped the Meiji Revolution come about!

[He does let go, though, if only because he's now heading to the nearest restaurant so he can make good on his promise.]

I'm not important enough to be worth assassinating so it's fine!
heretic_blade: (to know what to do)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-17 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ Izō likes this praise. It makes him much more amenable to dealing with Fukuda. He follows along quite willingly because he's also food motivated. ]

No, ya ain't. I ain't gonna bother dirtyin' my blade with yer blood.

[ Not unless he were to get orders to, of course. ]
holeful: (of a locomotive powered by confetti)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-19 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
[So as long as Fukuda doesn't insult Toraguma it's fine!!!]

Right! So that's why I don't have any reason to be afraid. So we can be friends!
[He didn't say they could be!! So they are now.]
heretic_blade: (come on play the game)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-21 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ Izō glares at him. ]

...I ain't said shit 'bout us bein' friends.
holeful: (Now I get to say "my wife")

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-21 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jokes on him, Fukuda is immune to glares.]

Mm? I didn't say you did, I don't think? I'm pretty sure I'm the one bringing it up.
[He is pitching the idea. And before Izou can argue further, he stops in front of a restaurant.]

How about here?
heretic_blade: (I am looking out for you)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-22 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
We ain't friends!

[ He does snap that out at least before appraising the restaurant. Blood pools up under the doorway and Izō is quick to shake his head. ]

No. I ain't goin' in there.
holeful: (He did not look like his job description)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-22 01:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fukuda gives Izou a confused look but he's hardly going to protest. Instead he just sets off again to find a different restaurant.]

Well, I suppose we don't know each other very well yet. But all friendships have to start somewhere, you know?
heretic_blade: (well everybody want it)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-23 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah an' this ain't it.

[ He is being the fussiest. Blame the fact he's buzzing with negative energy from ... everything. ]

Get me that food an' then we'll fuckin' talk 'bout "friends".
holeful: (I don't look older I just look worse)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-06-23 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fukuda straightens up a little with "SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE?" energy, and he speeds up a little.]

Mm, well, there's another place that's two blocks up and around the corner, do you know it? The one with the red awnings.
heretic_blade: (I am looking out for you)

[personal profile] heretic_blade 2022-06-24 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, 's fine. So long as it ain't bleedin' like that last place.

[ These hallucinations are Not Fun. ]
holeful: (me; I have all these fucking markers.)

[personal profile] holeful 2022-07-06 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ah, that's what it was. He considers pointing out that the last place wasn't bleeding, but figures pointing out that it's a hallucination might further upset this touchy guy.]

Well lets hope it's not! You'll have to be the judge of it, though.
[And presently they reach it. What's the verdict, dog man?]