(Yellow Aura) (SHOPKEEPER) Inazusa Chudai, the old wandering monk, sits here in lotus position.
Inazusa Chudai sighs in frustration. Inazusa Chudai says 'I just can't concentrate when I'm so worried about my friend in the village.' Inazusa Chudai says 'He's dying with only the comfort of a granddaughter.' Inazusa Chudai says 'Will you check on him for me, please?' You say 'yes' Inazusa Chudai says 'I'm very grateful for your concern.' Inazusa Chudai bows before you.
A poor house [Exits: south] This house is built in the traditional nipponese style, but the wood is roughly finished the mats on the floor are tattered, dry, and frayed. Many sleeping mats lie on the floor, indicating that many people live here, many more than you would think healthy. The old man's granddaughter is here, tending to the ancient man An old peasant lies here dying. The old man's granddaughter says 'If we could afford herbs of healing, it would ease my grandfather's suffering.' You give ta tsao to An old peasant. An old peasant says 'Thank you, kind adventurer. I wish that I could repay you, but I have no way of doing so.' An old peasant says 'I was not always this pitiful, though. I once was a great Noh actor before a demon destroyed our theatre, leaving me the only survivor.' An old peasant says 'I had to sell my mask to support my family. Ah, how I wish that I could see it one more time before I die.' An old peasant says 'Perhaps, if you went to the trader that I sold it to, here in Akaikiku, and mention the mask, he would tell you what happened to it.' An old peasant says 'Just say, "noh mask" to him...it is a powerful phrase.'
The International Trader's Establishment [Exits: west] You are in the trader's shop, all manner of goods hang from the walls, sit on the floor, fill the various cabinets, and cover the tables that are placed around this place. The street is west. (Yellow Aura) (SHOPKEEPER) The trader is here, looking to make a deal You say 'noh mask' The trader says 'I'll trade you the information you seek for a cloak one of my customers has been asking me to get for him. It looks like running water.' You say 'noh mask' The trader says 'Thank you! Now I can get that customer off my back.' The trader says 'I sold the mask you seek to Hiratai Usuimono. You should tell him you are looking for it.'
The master's quarters
[Exits: west]
A small rack for weapons stands against the wall
(Yellow Aura) (White Aura) Hiratai Usuimono is here, prepared to teach you well
You say 'noh mask'
Hiratai Usuimono says 'Before I will discuss the mask, we should partake of the
tea ceremony together.'
You say 'noh mask'
You drop Ceremonial tea pot.
Hiratai Usuimono drinks tea from Ceremonial tea pot.
Hiratai Usuimono says 'You have proved yourself respectful of the culture of
Nippon.'
Hiratai Usuimono says 'I will tell you who knows of the mask. Wu Tak, a
student of mine, had it last. Speak to him.'
Guest Room [Exits: north] This is where the personal guests of the White Lotus Chief stay. The room is nicely done, with bamboo walls and a wooden floor. A luxurious bed with silk sheets and pillows stands against the far wall. The only exit is to the north. A visiting monk named, 'Wu Tak' is here. You say 'noh mask' Wu Tak says 'I will tell you of the mask, if you will help me.' Wu Tak says 'I came here to learn the style of fighting which provides sanctuary, but the attendant wouldn't let me into the 36 chambers.' You say 'noh mask' Wu Tak holds iron monk style in his hands. Wu Tak brandishes iron monk style. Wu Tak is surrounded by a white aura. Wu Tak says 'Thank you! As you have enlightened me, so shall I enlighten you.' Wu Tak says 'I gave the mask to Kikashi Kanuko, he's in the barren part of Nippon.'
The dojo [Exits: east] The weapons have long been pried off the walls by looters. The scrolls depicted rules and philosphy of the samurai have long been ripped down. All that remains is a small altar and a torn brown pillow which sits in the corner. The walls are translucent but still black from the looming shiro above the village. No one has trained in this forgotten dojo for four years now. A young girl quivers in the corner, the only member of her family to escape Myoto Suman. You say 'noh mask' Kikashi Kanuko says 'I must hide from those who wish me dead.' Kikashi Kanuko says 'If you bring me the prism that is said to cause invisibility, I will tell you of the mask!' You say 'noh mask' Kikashi Kanuko holds a prism of bending in her hands. Kikashi Kanuko zaps Kikashi Kanuko with a prism of bending. Kikashi Kanuko fades out of existence. Kikashi Kanuko thanks you heartily. Kikashi Kanuko says 'You are kind to protect me. I sold the mask to a Buddhist Warmaster when my family needed the money.'
The buddhist warmaster says 'Strength comes not only from your body, but also your mind.' The buddhist warmaster says 'If you prove your strength of mind by answering my questions, I will give you the information you seek.' The buddhist warmaster says 'Your question is the following:' The buddhist warmaster says 'Who represents Mega-One in the tournament of Darius?' You say 'Morma' The buddhist warmaster says 'You have proved yourself strong in mind and won my respect.' The buddhist warmaster says 'I gave the mask you seek to the leader of a band of nomads.'
The main tent [Exits: west] This is where the leader of this band of nomads resides. He is definitely rich as you inspect the tapestries, baskets, and a few paintings as well. The nomad leader sits silently in prayer. You say 'noh mask' The nomad leader says 'I used my wife's favorite cooking pot as a spitoon for my camel.' The nomad leader says 'If you bring her a new one, I'll tell you of the mask.'
blind man follows you to his house where he gets mon mask from his wall and wears it. You then kill him to get it back. Item on him is a treasure to give to old peasant.
You give a scarred noh mask to An old peasant. An old peasant says 'Thank you most honorable adventurer.' An old peasant says 'I am happy to see my mask again before I die.' An old peasant says 'It always brought me happiness.' An old peasant gets slowly to his feet and bows to you with the last of his strength. An old peasant says 'For your compassion and your honor, I wish to give you a gift.' An old peasant says 'This mask is all I have, but I will give it to you with my blessing.' An old peasant blesses the scarred mask of Noh and the eyes of the mask glow yellow. An old peasant gives you a scarred noh mask. An old peasant shouts 'Fractal is most honorable, having completed the quest of Akaikiku!'
After all that work, you get the scarred noh mask. It is:
Object 'scarred noh mask' is type armor, extra flags dark anti-mages anti-clerics. Weight is 5, value is 0, level is 50. Armor class is 10. Worn:Takeable Eyes Affects dexterity by -1. Affects mana by -100. Affects damage roll by 3. Affects hit roll by 3.