dia_bisawa_intro-gekki INSTANCE

Good observation. The gulls keep close to the coves where the fishermen dock. We’re on the Surumi Coast - Tsubaki lands.

Civilization’s a generous word for what you’ll find in the bays and coral forests - but someone should be able to help.

• And who are you?

  My name is Gekki. Once of fine company, now of wet sand and poor luck. I’d shake your hand, but I suspect we’re both beyond ceremony.

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• Do you know of a way out of the bay?

  *Gekki hacks a wet cough.* There’s a small cave tucked into the cliffs - just east of the camp. It’s veiled in vines, but you could cut those away.

  I brought an old katana up the hill to make the attempt, but my arms failed me. I abandoned it in the vines and returned to the fire.

  Please, hurry.

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• Do you have any clue how we ended up stranded on the Surumi Coast?

  I… don’t know - some bizarre storm. I’d returned to my chambers and all was fine, then I woke to a frenzy, unable to see anything.

  I stepped out and the deck was breaking - boards flying, a twister howling through a sickly green fog - *He coughs uncontrollably for a moment* - then I was hurled over

  After that I remember very little... A plank careening down through the water, a sharp crack to the head, a bright flash… nothing. I woke on the beach, staring up at the sky.

  • Maybe I can help. Have you seen a way out of here?

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  • What about our whereabouts? Do you have any clue where we are?

    Southern Aruden - *Cough! Cough!* - the Surumi Coast to be exact. Bright Coral Trees over thickets of painted Wind Kelp.

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  • Are you all right?

    I endure. I won’t be able to leave the bay without support, though - so do the sensible thing and find others. I’d just be a weight at your ankle.

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  • Speaking of the fog, do you know anything about it?

    I know that we had a fool of a captain, every Sazziad mariner knows this bay is off limits until Akaga's beacon is repaired.

    We’ve all heard the tales of the fog, even watched it from afar - *He doubles briefly with a ragged cough* - yet I never thought it wielded such unnatural power.

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  • You mentioned you were a part of 'House Tsubaki.' What is that?

    My family’s house, yes.

    House Tsubaki rules the Southern Coast of Aruden, and I have reach in its cities. Get me to safety and you’ll be properly compensated.

    That's enough for now. I’ve no more breath to waste on details.

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  • I’m sorry for what’s happened to you… but I can’t carry your burdens too. Goodbye.

    You insolent little peon! I am kin to House Tsubaki! You will not leave me here. Fetch help at once, or I’ll see you imprisoned so deep your only company will be insects.

    • [Punch him in the face]

      *Tiring of the elf’s prattle, you decide you’ve heard enough. You draw back, then drive your fist square into his forehead with all the force you can muster.*

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    • Tsubaki? Is that supposed to mean something to me?

      A very close blood to my family.

      House Tsubaki rules the Southern Coast of Aruden, and I have reach in its cities. Get me to safety and you’ll be properly compensated.

      That's enough for now. I’ve no more breath to waste on details.

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    • Tell me where I am and how to get out of here and maybe I'll send help if I feel like it.

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    • Settle down, I'm not leaving you yet. I need to ask about this fog before I leave.

      *He exhales sharply, the anger in his eyes giving way to weary frustration.*
      

      I know this much - we had a fool for a captain. Every Sazziad mariner knows this bay is forbidden until Akaga’s beacon is repaired.

      We’ve all heard the tales of the fog, even watched it from afar - *he breaks off with a ragged cough, one hand pressed to his chest* - but I never imagined it held such unnatural power.

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    • [Leave him to die] *You laugh at his sorry state, then walk away without a glance back.*

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      *The elf begins to panic.* WAIT! YOU CAN'T JUST LEAVE ME HERE! STOP!

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• How are you so sure of our location?

  I’m kin to House Tsubaki - a cousin branch. I was raised along this shoreline; its look is unmistakable to me.

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• Are you all right?

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• And what of this fog? Is this normal weather for such a place?

  Normal? Yes. Natural? No. The Empire marked this bay off-limits until Akaga’s beacon is restored. Either our captain didn't get word, or he's an absolute fool.

  We’ve all heard the tales, even watched the fog from afar - *He doubles briefly with a ragged cough* - yet I never thought it wielded such unnatural power.

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• Tell me more about House Tsubaki.

  A very close blood to my family.

  House Tsubaki rules the Southern Coast of Aruden, and I have reach in its cities. Get me to safety and you’ll be properly compensated.

  That's enough for now. I’ve no more breath to waste on details.

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You're a mystic, I take it - a seer, perhaps. Call it what you will, your perception is correct.

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That’s not courage, friend - that’s misfortune. You’ve gazed into dark places too long… though perhaps we both have.

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That's right. I am of very close relation to house Tsubaki. Close enough to be in the clan - close enough to have great reach here on the Surumi Coast.

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Mock all you like - as long as I live to hear the joke. Listen well.

I am kin to House Tsubaki, who rule these shores. Help me find someone who still draws breath, and I’ll see you well received in the cities of the coast.

• [Punch him in the face]

  *Tiring of the elf’s prattle, you decide you’ve heard enough. You draw back, then drive your fist square into his forehead with all the force you can muster.*

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• All right, little man. I’ll help you - but I expect your word to hold.

  Fantastic. I'm glad you've decided to listen to reason.

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• Tell me where we are if you're so familiar.

  Southern Aruden - *Cough! Cough!* - the Surumi Coast to be exact. I'll spare my usual poetics on the landscape... something tells me they would be lost on you.

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• Tsubaki? Is that supposed to mean something to me?

  A very close blood to my family.

  House Tsubaki rules the Southern Coast of Aruden, and I have reach in its cities. Get me to safety and you’ll be properly compensated.

  That's enough for now. I’ve no more breath to waste on details.

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• Guide me out of this bay maybe I'll send help if I feel like it.

  That's the best I can expect I suppose - very well.

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• [Leave him to die] I care not for the word of an aristocrat. Save your lies and crawl out on your own.

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• Sorry. You're going to have to help yourself.

  You insolent little peon! Perhaps you didn't hear me -I am Tsubaki blood! You will not leave me here!

  Fetch help at once, or I’ll see you imprisoned so deep your only company will be insects.

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It is, and it’s mine. Admire from a distance. *His smile thins; the air tightens a notch.*

W - we should really focus on getting out of here...

• Surely you wouldn’t send <player_age = old ? "an old" : "a young"> woman into a cave unprotected - lend me your robe.

  Only when someone the data does not name is racegroup_female

  I suppose I’ve little choice. Take them - they're little use to me dead. Please, if you find someone - send help.

  • One step at a time. I still have no clue where I am or how to get out of here.

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  • Help yourself, fool. *You laugh hysterically at his gullabilty.*

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• I think it might look better on me.

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• With possessions like that you must be someone pretty important.

  I’m kin to House Tsubaki - a cousin branch.

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• Tsubaki? Is that supposed to mean something to me?

  A very close blood to my family.

  That's enough for now. I’ve no more breath to waste on details.

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• Easy now. I was only speaking of the craft - no need to stiffen like I’ve drawn a blade.

  Yes, well... as I said, perhaps we should focus on getting out of here and finding help...

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Well, yes. I may have used a elixir to heal my wounds. I suppose you'll be wanting a potion as well... mm... fine. I have a stash next to that grey rock over there. Take what you need. I suppose.

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Hah! Well you seem to be in stronger spirits than I. *He hacks out another cough.*

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My name is Gekki. Once of fine company, now of wet sand and poor luck. I’d shake your hand, but I suspect we’re both beyond ceremony.

• Fine company? That explains the luxury clothing. Pearl lichen, right?

  I was raised here on the Surumi Coast. I can’t place the inlet, no - but these materials can be found all across southern Aruden. A camp like this is second nature.

  I’d rather not impose, but I’m in no shape to travel. If you can bring help back, I’ll make it worth your trouble.

  • Perhaps you've already spotted a way out then?

    *Gekki hacks a wet cough.* There’s a small cave tucked into the cliffs - just east of the camp. It’s veiled in vines, but you could cut those away.

    I brought an old katana up the hill to make the attempt, but my arms failed me. I abandoned it in the vines and returned to the fire.

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  • How did we end up stranded herer? Do you remember anything?

    I… don’t know - some bizarre storm. I’d returned to my chambers and all was fine, then I woke to a frenzy, unable to see anything.

    I stepped out and the deck was breaking - boards flying, a twister howling through a sickly green fog - *He coughs uncontrollably for a moment* - then I was hurled over

    After that I remember very little... A plank careening down through the water, a sharp crack to the head, a bright flash… nothing. I woke on the beach, staring up at the sky.

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  • Are you all right?

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  • If you're familiar with this region - tell me what manner of fog this is.

    Normal? Yes. Natural? No. The Empire marked this bay off-limits until Akaga’s beacon is restored. Either our captain didn't get word, or he's an absolute fool.

    We’ve all heard the tales, even watched the fog from afar - *He doubles briefly with a ragged cough* - yet I never thought it wielded such unnatural power.

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  • Survival’s a numbers game - and mine improve when I’m alone. You’ll have to find your own way out.

    You would abandon me? I am kin to House Tsubaki — not some stray to be left for the gulls! You think your skin is worth more than mine? Fool! You’ll die out there, and I’ll be laughing when the sea takes you.

    We’ve all heard the tales, even watched the fog from afar - *He doubles briefly with a ragged cough* - yet I never thought it wielded such unnatural power.

    • I'll alert others to your location if I come across them.

      If you truly mean that, I can give you direction out of this bay to where you may find others.

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    • Tell me more about House Tsubaki.

      My family’s house, yes.

      House Tsubaki rules the Southern Coast of Aruden, and I have reach in its cities. Get me to safety and you’ll be properly compensated.

      That's enough for now. I’ve no more breath to waste on details.

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    • Be that as it may - I really need to go with my gut on this one. Good luck.

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• I'm impressed you managed to make such a camp in your condition.

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• We shouldn't linger. I fear the dead have claimed this bay as their own.

  I agree wholeheartedly. On that note - I’d rather not impose, but I’m in no shape to travel. If you can bring help back, I’ll make it worth your trouble.

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• Fine company, you say? Which House claims you, [npc]?

  My house is called, 'Migi.' Near blood to House Tsubaki, proprietors of this land.

  Speaking of which - I’m in no shape to travel. If you can bring help back, I’ll make it worth your trouble.

  • I need to get myself out of here in one piece before I can help either of us.

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  • Interesting... Tell me more about this House Tsubaki.

    A very close blood to my family.

    House Tsubaki rules the Southern Coast of Aruden, and I have reach in its cities. Get me to safety and you’ll be properly compensated.

    That's enough for now. I’ve no more breath to waste on details.

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  • And what <i>is</i> 'this land', exactly?

    Southern Aruden - *Cough! Cough!* - the Surumi Coast to be exact. Bright Coral Trees over thickets of painted Wind Kelp.

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  • Yes, yes, the fog. What can you tell me about that?

    The fog remains yet, if you look out in the distance, as it has remained for many, many seasons.

    We had a fool of a captain, every Sazziad mariner knows this bay is off limits until Akaga's beacon is repaired.

    We’ve all heard the tales of the fog, even watched it from afar - *He doubles briefly with a ragged cough* - yet I never thought it wielded such unnatural power.

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  • Do you remember how we got here?

    I… don’t know - some bizarre storm. I’d returned to my chambers and all was fine, then I woke to a frenzy, unable to see anything.

    I stepped out and the deck was breaking - boards flying, a twister howling through a sickly green fog - *He coughs uncontrollably for a moment* - then I was hurled over

    After that I remember very little... A plank careening down through the water, a sharp crack to the head, a bright flash… nothing. I woke on the beach, staring up at the sky.

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  • I'm reluctant to go anywhere with this fog looming.

    The fog has been here for many many seasons - I'm afraid you won't be able to wait that out.

    We’ve all heard the tales, even watched the fog from afar - *He doubles briefly with a ragged cough* - yet I never thought it wielded such unnatural power.

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• Did you see what happened?

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• Where are we?

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• Are you all right?

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• Do you know anything about this fog?

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