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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 439515" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chinese Take-out</strong></p><p></p><p>Chapter One: "Your mission if you choose to accept it", September 10th, 1018: </p><p></p><p>Arriving at the coastal town of Gelorynth, they head directly to the home of their wizard friend Derieki. Derieki had been given all of the magic items to identify that had been taken from the defeated attackers after the previous month’s battles. The mage describes the different items, some of which are taken by those present. The remaining items are separated out into piles of “keep as party magic” or “see if anyone else on the island wants it.” </p><p></p><p>The last items are a group of ten flare wands, which Derieki says that he has some very interesting information about them. He has identified them as each being over 400 years old, which is very unusual given that they are single-use magic items. He says that he also found engraved beneath the painted color on each a symbol in Oriental writing. Toshiro examines this, stating that this is in his homeland’s language, and designates the name of the color.</p><p></p><p>Derieki next examines the two books that they have with them. He points out to the party that the margin notes written in one of the books is in a different language than the other, but both appear to have been written by the same person, as the handwriting is identical. Furthermore, the Oriental symbols on the wands also appear to have been engraved by the same person. He finds a notation that Toshiro missed which indicates that book is signed by a man named Lee Takayama over four hundred years earlier. The group decides that they need to find more information about this person, as it appears to be their best lead to finding Morgarth. </p><p></p><p>Toshiro states that, although not familiar with the specific individual who wrote the book, that he may know of his descendents, as the Takayama family are a wealthy and prominent family where he is from. The Takayama's family business is the creating and selling of unique magic items. The party concludes that this is their best clue, and inquires to Toshiro about teleporting the party to his homeland. Toshiro agrees, stating that he has been away for more than a decade, having been forced to leave, but that he has recently been contacted that it is now safe for him to return.</p><p></p><p>“Hold on a minute, forced to leave?” comments Cassie. “Maybe you should give us some more background before we head off to this place.” As Derieki serves a late dinner to the group, their crewmember begins to tell them his life story, something that he has never spoken of before. </p><p></p><p>Toshiro Mitsubishi lived with his family in a sprawling mansion in Miyako, the capital city of the Heian Empire (Japan), a nation comprised of approximately 200 islands, with a total population of five million people. The land was divided into forty different regions, each ruled by a Warlord, who swore allegiance to the Emperor. While the Emperor had little authority in this decentralized government structure, he was respected by all and also commanded a standing army to protect the Empire from foreign invaders. </p><p></p><p>His farther Tametoki and his mother Rinshi had done very well and were one of the leading families of Miyako. They were a generous family, trying to care for the poor and defenseless. Unfortunately, this altruistic view has often brought trouble to the Mitsubishi family. Behind closed doors they were often referred to as the “babysitters of the city” and laughed about at private meetings. This, however, began to change when the Empress Shosi began to take an interest in the family. The love and loyalty that the peasants and workers gave to this family fascinated the Empress. She began to have audiences with the matriarch and most respected member of the Mitsubishi family, Toshiro’s grandmother. The entire family soon became frequent quests at the Emperor’s Palace. It was at that time that the daughter of Empress Shosi, Katako met Toshiro and after many visits they fell in love. The word of this blossoming love spread quickly and soon it reached the Hyundi family and to its’ only heir Kinto.</p><p></p><p>Kinto was the only son of the powerful Hyundi family and was enraged that the daughter of the Empress was in love with a weak family who cared more for the beggars than the glory of the Empire. He decided to take care of this matter and gain Katako’s hand, and a step getting his family closer to the throne. He began by formally approaching the Emperor and asking for his daughter’s hand, but was refused due to the fact that she has been promised to another. The Emperor liked Toshiro, and saw that the union with his daughter could bring peace to the land, while Kinto could only bring war. Furious at this refusal Kinto, stormed out and headed to the Mitsubishi house and demanded a meeting with the Lord and Lady of the house. He was let in and spoke to Tametoki in the guest quarters. Kinto soon became enraged, and a fight broke out. Rinshi tried to flee to summon the estate guards, but Kinto struck her, knocking her to the floor. It was at this time that Toshiro was walking nearby, and saw his mother being assaulted and father being threatened. He lost control, drew his sword and attacked Kinto from behind, slaying him.</p><p></p><p>When night had come and Toshiro’s parents were bandaged and healed, they had to make preparations, to beg for Toshiro’s life. Although defending ones parents is honorable, he slew his enemy from behind, and that would bring disgrace to his family. Kinto’s family would demand retribution for the loss of their son. They pleaded to the Emperor for their son’s life. The Emperor, fond of Toshiro and the love he has for his daughter, decided to exile Toshiro from the Empire as punishment, with him to not to return unless sent for. The Emperor told them that he would send Katako to a monastery to be kept safe for the times to follow. As Toshiro set out to leave left his family his farther gave him the family arms and sword to guard and protect him in his travels. Toshiro left at the age of 16, and has been wandered the world for a few years before finding himself in City of Jawltorn eight years ago, when he was hired on as a crew member of the ship Silver Moon. </p><p></p><p>Toshiro concludes his story by saying that a few months ago, one sunrise on the Island, he spotted a crane from his homeland that bore a letter. The letter said that it was safe for him to come home now and he should hurry, as his Grandmother is old and would like to see her grandson son before she passes on. The letter briefly stated that the Hyundi family is no more, due to their attempt to take the throne from the Emperor. The Emperor has now cleared all charges against Toshiro, and would welcome him back into the bosom of the Empire. He says that he considered asking the party for transportation back to his homeland, but felt that to do so would be too bold for someone of his station, as a servant of theirs. “Buddy, if you want something you just need to speak up,” says Narg, “the worst we would have done is say no.”</p><p></p><p>The party decides that it is now time for them to travel to the Orient. All except for Serita and Toshiro climb into the party's the bags of holding. Serita gives Toshiro her Ring of Teleportation, and explains to him how it works. She then does a druidic transformation, taking on the form of an eagle, and lands on his shoulder. At approximately 10:00 P.M., Toshiro teleports away from Derieki’s mansion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 439515, member: 8530"] [b]Chinese Take-out[/b] Chapter One: "Your mission if you choose to accept it", September 10th, 1018: Arriving at the coastal town of Gelorynth, they head directly to the home of their wizard friend Derieki. Derieki had been given all of the magic items to identify that had been taken from the defeated attackers after the previous month’s battles. The mage describes the different items, some of which are taken by those present. The remaining items are separated out into piles of “keep as party magic” or “see if anyone else on the island wants it.” The last items are a group of ten flare wands, which Derieki says that he has some very interesting information about them. He has identified them as each being over 400 years old, which is very unusual given that they are single-use magic items. He says that he also found engraved beneath the painted color on each a symbol in Oriental writing. Toshiro examines this, stating that this is in his homeland’s language, and designates the name of the color. Derieki next examines the two books that they have with them. He points out to the party that the margin notes written in one of the books is in a different language than the other, but both appear to have been written by the same person, as the handwriting is identical. Furthermore, the Oriental symbols on the wands also appear to have been engraved by the same person. He finds a notation that Toshiro missed which indicates that book is signed by a man named Lee Takayama over four hundred years earlier. The group decides that they need to find more information about this person, as it appears to be their best lead to finding Morgarth. Toshiro states that, although not familiar with the specific individual who wrote the book, that he may know of his descendents, as the Takayama family are a wealthy and prominent family where he is from. The Takayama's family business is the creating and selling of unique magic items. The party concludes that this is their best clue, and inquires to Toshiro about teleporting the party to his homeland. Toshiro agrees, stating that he has been away for more than a decade, having been forced to leave, but that he has recently been contacted that it is now safe for him to return. “Hold on a minute, forced to leave?” comments Cassie. “Maybe you should give us some more background before we head off to this place.” As Derieki serves a late dinner to the group, their crewmember begins to tell them his life story, something that he has never spoken of before. Toshiro Mitsubishi lived with his family in a sprawling mansion in Miyako, the capital city of the Heian Empire (Japan), a nation comprised of approximately 200 islands, with a total population of five million people. The land was divided into forty different regions, each ruled by a Warlord, who swore allegiance to the Emperor. While the Emperor had little authority in this decentralized government structure, he was respected by all and also commanded a standing army to protect the Empire from foreign invaders. His farther Tametoki and his mother Rinshi had done very well and were one of the leading families of Miyako. They were a generous family, trying to care for the poor and defenseless. Unfortunately, this altruistic view has often brought trouble to the Mitsubishi family. Behind closed doors they were often referred to as the “babysitters of the city” and laughed about at private meetings. This, however, began to change when the Empress Shosi began to take an interest in the family. The love and loyalty that the peasants and workers gave to this family fascinated the Empress. She began to have audiences with the matriarch and most respected member of the Mitsubishi family, Toshiro’s grandmother. The entire family soon became frequent quests at the Emperor’s Palace. It was at that time that the daughter of Empress Shosi, Katako met Toshiro and after many visits they fell in love. The word of this blossoming love spread quickly and soon it reached the Hyundi family and to its’ only heir Kinto. Kinto was the only son of the powerful Hyundi family and was enraged that the daughter of the Empress was in love with a weak family who cared more for the beggars than the glory of the Empire. He decided to take care of this matter and gain Katako’s hand, and a step getting his family closer to the throne. He began by formally approaching the Emperor and asking for his daughter’s hand, but was refused due to the fact that she has been promised to another. The Emperor liked Toshiro, and saw that the union with his daughter could bring peace to the land, while Kinto could only bring war. Furious at this refusal Kinto, stormed out and headed to the Mitsubishi house and demanded a meeting with the Lord and Lady of the house. He was let in and spoke to Tametoki in the guest quarters. Kinto soon became enraged, and a fight broke out. Rinshi tried to flee to summon the estate guards, but Kinto struck her, knocking her to the floor. It was at this time that Toshiro was walking nearby, and saw his mother being assaulted and father being threatened. He lost control, drew his sword and attacked Kinto from behind, slaying him. When night had come and Toshiro’s parents were bandaged and healed, they had to make preparations, to beg for Toshiro’s life. Although defending ones parents is honorable, he slew his enemy from behind, and that would bring disgrace to his family. Kinto’s family would demand retribution for the loss of their son. They pleaded to the Emperor for their son’s life. The Emperor, fond of Toshiro and the love he has for his daughter, decided to exile Toshiro from the Empire as punishment, with him to not to return unless sent for. The Emperor told them that he would send Katako to a monastery to be kept safe for the times to follow. As Toshiro set out to leave left his family his farther gave him the family arms and sword to guard and protect him in his travels. Toshiro left at the age of 16, and has been wandered the world for a few years before finding himself in City of Jawltorn eight years ago, when he was hired on as a crew member of the ship Silver Moon. Toshiro concludes his story by saying that a few months ago, one sunrise on the Island, he spotted a crane from his homeland that bore a letter. The letter said that it was safe for him to come home now and he should hurry, as his Grandmother is old and would like to see her grandson son before she passes on. The letter briefly stated that the Hyundi family is no more, due to their attempt to take the throne from the Emperor. The Emperor has now cleared all charges against Toshiro, and would welcome him back into the bosom of the Empire. He says that he considered asking the party for transportation back to his homeland, but felt that to do so would be too bold for someone of his station, as a servant of theirs. “Buddy, if you want something you just need to speak up,” says Narg, “the worst we would have done is say no.” The party decides that it is now time for them to travel to the Orient. All except for Serita and Toshiro climb into the party's the bags of holding. Serita gives Toshiro her Ring of Teleportation, and explains to him how it works. She then does a druidic transformation, taking on the form of an eagle, and lands on his shoulder. At approximately 10:00 P.M., Toshiro teleports away from Derieki’s mansion. [/QUOTE]
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