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Chapter 02: Act I
Tale of the Bamboo Cutter: Act I—
§ instructions.
The first Act of our second campaign is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels. Finally, it is okay to assume that a base camp of sorts is made in that central location. Like the Sub Quests, there is no specific toplevel for it, but players are free to incorporate it in their own.
As a reminder, characters will find similar information and instruction within their journals so they won't go in blind. Also to note, all characters will have all their belongings within them as well as the additional supplies provided to them by the Storyteller. In addition, they will experience a general wardrobe change upon arriving into the Draft to match the general feudal Japanese aesthetic, but you don't have to be too strict about it. Characters in Main Scenes will have a second wardrobe change while acting the scene. Outfits will be provided in the prompts themselves, and these outfits will only be in affect during the scene. The moment they leave the setting area, they return to their other wardrobe.
Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped in to their location and will have to travel to the "setting location" and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests. So those on Prince Quests, they can wait a day or two before setting out, and after completing their journey, they can rest another day or two before going with Kaguya to be judged.
Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.
§ sub quests.
Everyone is free to participate in the Sub Quests. There are no specific toplevels, so you're free to incorporate them however you wish in your own top level.
¶ I. Base Camp. Help set up, clear out, and protect the central location so that it can be used for a base camp. No one knows how long they'll be here, but it's going to be a few days, perhaps weeks. Time passes strangely within stories, after all. Although the Storyteller's magic will help offer some basic protection, there are still dangers that lurk outside of the forest and the occasional Blot monster or Eraser may try to harass those waiting behind. There's at least plenty of camping supplies, from tents and tools to food and medicine.
¶ II. Find the Gold Nuggets and Precious Stones. Hidden within the stalks of bamboo are golden nuggets and precious stones. To find them, characters will have to find red lined bamboo to cut down. One would think that would be easy when everything is monochrome in color, but the red lines will also be very dull and subdue and obscured by everything else. As to why they must be found, they are actually used to help plant new bamboo stalks to help regrow the forest and bring back life and color to the world. Thus after finding them, clear a patch and plant them.
Note: each gold nugget will provide some small healing to any injured and will have an additional boost in purifying the ground upon planting. It's all right for characters to hold onto a few gold nuggets, but do not be greedy!
¶ III. Eliminate Threats.As said on the tin, this forest needs a lot of culling. Just beware, the Erasers and Blots are dangerous and draw upon the forms they've taken on—from traditional Japanese demons to wild, dangerous animals. As more threats are cleared, the easier it will be to restore the forest as well. Destroying the Erasers and Blots will automatically revive the portions they had been "haunting" and make it easier to replant the bamboo.
§ instructions.
The first Act of our second campaign is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels. Finally, it is okay to assume that a base camp of sorts is made in that central location. Like the Sub Quests, there is no specific toplevel for it, but players are free to incorporate it in their own.
As a reminder, characters will find similar information and instruction within their journals so they won't go in blind. Also to note, all characters will have all their belongings within them as well as the additional supplies provided to them by the Storyteller. In addition, they will experience a general wardrobe change upon arriving into the Draft to match the general feudal Japanese aesthetic, but you don't have to be too strict about it. Characters in Main Scenes will have a second wardrobe change while acting the scene. Outfits will be provided in the prompts themselves, and these outfits will only be in affect during the scene. The moment they leave the setting area, they return to their other wardrobe.
Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped in to their location and will have to travel to the "setting location" and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests. So those on Prince Quests, they can wait a day or two before setting out, and after completing their journey, they can rest another day or two before going with Kaguya to be judged.
Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.
§ sub quests.
Everyone is free to participate in the Sub Quests. There are no specific toplevels, so you're free to incorporate them however you wish in your own top level.
¶ I. Base Camp. Help set up, clear out, and protect the central location so that it can be used for a base camp. No one knows how long they'll be here, but it's going to be a few days, perhaps weeks. Time passes strangely within stories, after all. Although the Storyteller's magic will help offer some basic protection, there are still dangers that lurk outside of the forest and the occasional Blot monster or Eraser may try to harass those waiting behind. There's at least plenty of camping supplies, from tents and tools to food and medicine. ¶ II. Find the Gold Nuggets and Precious Stones. Hidden within the stalks of bamboo are golden nuggets and precious stones. To find them, characters will have to find red lined bamboo to cut down. One would think that would be easy when everything is monochrome in color, but the red lines will also be very dull and subdue and obscured by everything else. As to why they must be found, they are actually used to help plant new bamboo stalks to help regrow the forest and bring back life and color to the world. Thus after finding them, clear a patch and plant them.Note: each gold nugget will provide some small healing to any injured and will have an additional boost in purifying the ground upon planting. It's all right for characters to hold onto a few gold nuggets, but do not be greedy!
¶ III. Eliminate Threats.As said on the tin, this forest needs a lot of culling. Just beware, the Erasers and Blots are dangerous and draw upon the forms they've taken on—from traditional Japanese demons to wild, dangerous animals. As more threats are cleared, the easier it will be to restore the forest as well. Destroying the Erasers and Blots will automatically revive the portions they had been "haunting" and make it easier to replant the bamboo.
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I sure did have one.
[ After taking a moment to drink some sake, she goes on. ]
Hey, before we get into that ... What happens if we kill someone here? Do you know?
[ She probably should've stopped smiling while asking that, but she absolutely did not. ]
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I'm not exactly sure—hasn't really come up. There might be something in the journals about it, otherwise might have to try asking the Storyteller.
Why? Did you kill them?
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No. But if I have to deal with that side of him again, I will. [ ... ] My squire had a split personality. That other side of him is a rough creep who felt me up in the dark and wouldn't keep his hands off me. Worse yet, he was too strong and useful for me to retaliate the way I wanted to.
[ yeah time for more sake before she goes any further ]
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....Aaaaaah. There's a look of recognition as Rokurou takes a sip of his cup.]
So you met Hyde, huh? I've only seen him in battle, so no idea what his personality is really like.
But did he seriously feel you up like that? Wouldn't have expected that... What made him switch to begin with?
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[ She finishes off the rest of her cup and pours herself more almost immediately afterward. ]
We got cornered pretty badly by a dragon. That "Hyde" guy came out and took it out in one hit ... and got us both out and to the top of that mountain really quickly. I'll give him credit for that.
[ She pauses to drink some more. ... She's probably drinking too fast. ]
But I won't forgive all the touching! I don't care if he was looking for those marble things Disciple gave me! [ . . . ] ... I won't forgive him for jumping off a mountain with me either!
[ Can her reward for succeeding be "beat the shit out of Hyde", she'd like that. ]
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Wait, he took out a dragon in one hit? ...I seriously need to fight this guy.
[ROKUROU THAT'S NOT THE POINT OF THIS—]
But I think you could have left it at the touching thing. Did you beat him at least?
[He knows Disciple is a nice guy, but. Yeah.]
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Sort of. I knocked him out with the stuff Disciple gave me, but it wasn't satisfying at all, you know? So sorry, but you're not allowed to fight that guy until I do. You can have whatever's left when I'm done.
[ And another sip. ]
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[Somewhere Disciple is probably feeling some cold shivers down his spine.]
Have you told Disciple what happened? Or just left him to come here?
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[ She's got a list of reasons and she's gonna beat Hyde half to death with it if she can. The question makes her pause and stare down at her drink for the moment. ]
I let him rest. Having a more serious discussion like that can wait until we're done here. It'd be a problem if knowing about it distracted him during all this.
[ Touching, threatening, being creepy, trying to stomp on her tiny self near the end ... Hyde was useful, but the cons sure did outweigh the pros. She can see Disciple getting hit with guilt for that. And now, back to sipping again. ]
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[Probably.]
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[ PROBABLY. ]
But aside from him being useful at the time, I did owe Disciple for helping me get a second sword. Sparing him for that reason seemed fair. ... But next time ...
[ She's not going to be so lenient next time. ]
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[He'd totally want a bowl of popcorn for it.
Speaking of popcorn—]
Anyway, you hungry? With you drinking so much, might be best if you had something to go with it.
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Maybe she's brightening up a little too much, though. She's starting to look a little red. ]
Yeah, sure! Where you got it? I want dumplings!
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Want udon with those dumplings?
[A grin because yes, he remember her favorite meal.]
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[ Wow, she's getting all the major food groups tonight - sake, dumplings, and udon! She looks absolutely stoked about the whole thing, especially since-- ]
I haven't eaten for ... a while? A day! I think it's been that long? I dunno.
[ She laughs it off like it's no big deal. ... Though it's really just been since before going through Mountain Funtimes with Hyde. ]
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The whole day? Yeah we definitely need to get food in you, especially after you practically finished that bottle on your own.
[And so the servant blots will scurry out to prepare the meal.]
Okay, but aside from Hyde being an ass, what did you think of your first little act?
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[ She crosses her arms and leans back a little. ... Maybe juuust a little too much, but she manages to not lean too far. ]
I didn't fight as much as I wanted to. It could've been better.
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You said he took out the dragon right? Man, I'd be pretty pissed about that. What about on the way up, though?
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I didn't do much on the way up either! It was just storming a lot ... And then I got all small and hitched a ride on that bastard 'cause he could move faster. [ Siiiigh. She's getting a little whiny-sounding. ] Stupid dragons ... Swords barely worked on them at all! I couldn't do much of anything to any of them until the one at the top!
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Swords didn't work, huh? Dragon hide can be pretty tough, but... Now I wish I could have had a try at them.
[Because of course he would.]
But you had to hitch a ride, huh? I'm actually starting to feel a little sorry for you, heh. [And refilling her cup. At least the food should be out pretty soon.]
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Like I had a choice ... He grabbed my arm and was moving way too fast! He woulda dislocated something if I didn't. [ Once her cup is full again, she's drinking from it again right away. ] Ugh ... Wish I could separate Disciple from that guy. ... Be so much easier to kill 'im that way.
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...You know, I wonder how much of Hyde is actually Disciple and not just a creation of his essence?
[Did drinking just make him think profound questions??? Probably because he's taking his time with his, especially since he's watching Musashi. Someone better stay (more or less) sober.]
But you'll probably be able to get a rematch one way or another. Even if you can't kill him, beating him senseless would work.
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[ NOT A GOOD PROFOUND QUESTION TO COME OUT WITH ROKUROU. She looks like she's just casually considering it before she shrugs and takes another sip. ]
Just gettin' even one real good hit on 'im would be nice. Just one ... Then I can get outta there and really fight when I'm better.
[ More skilled with her sword, she means, though she makes no hints at that. ]
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[He's not making it any better.]
But I'm sure you can do it. [And reaching over to give her some headpats.] And hey, if you still have trouble, I'll be happy to lend a hand.
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[ She won't remember that. The headpats also make her pout like a little kid, though she makes no move to make them stop either. The pouting doesn't last long. ]
I can do it! I can totally do it ... I'm ... I'm the greatest swordsman under heaven! So it's impossible for me to lose! Obviously!
[ ... She's talking too loud and her tone's all over the damn place. RIP. ]
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