Michi Sako
- Dialogue
- questdialog_michi-sako
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- A quest character: Family Ties
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*{Michi} scans your equipment and eagerly spots her grandfather's bow.* WOW! You actually found it! I can't believe it!
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{Judai} ambushed me in the tombs ... I had to defend myself ... I'm sorry ...
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*The elf's head tilts in confusion. She gazes through you with her lower jaw slack.* {Judai} followed you? And tried to attack you? Like, with a real weapon?
He was paranoid about your involvement with outsiders. He thought I was trying to steal your family's treasure.
That, unfortunately, sounds like my brother. He's always had a habit of intimidating others and taking things too far ... I'm sorry, {[player]}. For all the trouble I've put in your way.
I had always intended to give the bow to whoever could retrieve it from the tombs ... figured it would weed out the tourists. I'd get my grandpa's bow out of that tomb and into the sunlight again.
Slaying monsters and seeing the world like its glory days ...
I knew that {Judai} wanted the bow to rest and decay with grandpa ... I never imagined he'd take it this far.
Please, take grandpa %Ryoshi's% bow. Especially after all that's happened, it feels like a waste to just haul it back to the {Sheru Tombs} ...
All right. For you, I'll make sure it sees the world .
Thank you, {[player]}. I'll rest easier knowing a piece of the {Sakos} is moving across the realm—parts I could only dream of.
I hope you can forgive my brother for his violence.
Good luck out there ...
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
The conversation ends
I will carry on %Ryoshi's% legacy.
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I'm glad I can give it to someone who appreciates the art. Here, I found these poking around some ruins in the forest. You'll have more use for them than I will!
Thank you, {[player]}. I'll rest easier knowing a piece of the {Sakos} is moving across the realm—parts I could only dream of.
I hope you can forgive my brother for his violence.
{Vali}.
- Gives 25× Ryoshi Sako's Shortbow
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
The conversation ends
I'm sorry {Michi}, I don't feel comfortable taking this. It belongs to <i>you</i>.
Oh ... okay. I'll just hold onto it, then. Maybe even set up some {arani} bottles in the forest for target practice. I bet that'd make grandpa proud ...
I hope you can forgive my brother for his violence ...
{Vali}, {[player]}.
- Changes a variable of something the compendium does not publish
- Gives Ryoshi Sako's Shortbow
- Gives Ryoshi Sako's Shortbow
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
The conversation ends
Correction: He <b>DID</b> attack me.
What? Are you saying you don't believe me?
No, I'm definitely not saying that. Though, I wish I were ... {Judai's} always had a habit of intimidating and taking things too far ... I'm sorry, [player]. For all the trouble I've put in your way.
Your brother confronted me into the tombs.
You mean, like, he followed you down there? What happened?!
He was paranoid about your involvement with outsiders. He thought I was trying to steal your family's treasure.
That sounds like my brother, he's always had a habit of intimidating others and taking things too far ...
I had always intended to give the bow to whoever could retrieve it from the tombs ... figured it would weed out the tourists. I'd get my grandpa's bow out of that tomb and into the sunlight again. Slaying monsters and seeing the world like its glory days ...
I knew that {Judai} wanted the bow to rest and decay with grandpa ... I just didn't think he cared this way. Spying on me, following strangers around with {Dreamer} knows what intents.
This whole plan backfired like some student alchemist's concoction ... but now that we're here, what do you say, [player]?
Do you want to show my grandfather's bow the world?
He wanted a fight. He also planned to report you to the elder.
He was trying to kill me!
H-he actually said that? *{Michi's} tone indicates she believes it more than she's letting on, though her tone seems to switch to one of genuine remorse.*
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You know? I really just wanted to see it again ... see it somewhere other than that dank, dark tomb. Now that I have ... I think I'd like it to see even more of the world.
What do you say, {[player]}? Will you show this bow to the world?
I would be honored.
It's all yours, {[player]}! Just take good care of it, and swing it by for a visit every once in a while!
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
The conversation ends
Of course! This {bow} is incredibly, and one of a kind!
Requires a Low check of Marksman
I'm glad I can give it to someone who appreciates the art. Here, I found these poking around some ruins in the forest. You'll have more use for them than I will!
- Gives 25×
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
The conversation ends
No thanks. I'm honored, but I got all I can carry. You keep it.
*The {karu elf} stares down at the bow, almost as if it were a newborn, and smiles.* You're right, stranger. I will hold onto it ... and who knows, maybe it will come in handy out in the forest.
Thank you again for retrieving it for me ...I can at least give you this for your trouble. It's my rainy day fund.
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And ironically ... it is raining! Funny how life sometimes works... anyway, don't let me keep you out in this weather listening to me babble on.
{Vali}!
- Changes a variable of something the compendium does not publish
- Gives Ryoshi Sako's Shortbow
- Gives Ryoshi Sako's Shortbow
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
The conversation ends
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*The young {karu} scans your equipment and is taken back when she sees your bow.* Woah, woah! Where did you find that?
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I found it while helping {Dento} clear the {Sheru Tombs}.
Oh. I heard a traveler cleared the infestation from the tombs, and I thought it might be you ... that's honestly why I was going to ask you to retrieve this for me ... sometimes things just work out, I guess!
I found it in a chest, deep underground.
That makes sense because it's my grandfather's bow. You found it in his tomb.
I suppose you'll want it back.
I've grown quite attatched to it ...
Um. In a tomb. I think.
Yes. My grandfather's tomb. That's his short bow ... he made it.
[Lie] I bought it off some traveling merchant.
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Damn grave robbers. They're everywhere nowadays. Someone must've stolen it from my grandpa's tomb and flipped it for some quick coin ...
I suppose you bought it, fair and square. It would be unfair to take it from you after you spent honest coin on it ... besides, all I ever wanted was for grandpa's bow out of that tomb. Have someone shake the dust off and let it see the world; you did that for me.
I'm glad I got to meet you. At least I know it's getting put to good use ... just bring it by every now and then so I can see it.
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
The conversation ends
None of your busisness.
Actually, it is my business! That's my grandpa {Ryoshi's} bow! Now tell me what you're doing with it ...
[Leave] *Run away.*
*You hear the young {karu elf} call in the distance.* FINE, TAKE THE BOW! AT LEAST IT'S NOT IN SOME GROSS TOMB ANYMORE!
THAT'S ALL I WANTED!
- Sets the quest succeeded Family Ties
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{Judai} told me all about what happened ... I'm sorry he followed you like that—what a creep. If you have a sleight of hand, I'm sure he's keeping the bow on him from now on ... everyone goes to sleep. Just thoughts.
Anway ... was there something you needed?
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My parents have been worse than ever since {Judai} went missing. I don't have the heart to tell them what happened ...
I'm still appreciative you got grandpa's bow of that tomb. I wouldn't go flashing it around {Garkai}, though. Some of the older {karu} will recognize it.
But I'm sure you came to talk about something other than all this. What's on your mind?
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Hey, [player]! Hope grandpa's bow is doing you well! Did you need something?
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*A young {karu} woman sways in front of you. Anxious, but thrilled.*
Hello, mister / miss! I haven't seen you around the city before. You must be a traveler!
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Oh! Hello again!
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I found your grandfather's bow!
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I noticed a portrait of a man in your pod.
That's my grandfather, %Ryoshi%. He was a very respected {karu} in {Garkai}, especially for a {Sako}.
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Tell me more about his %custom shortbow%.
I'll never forget it ... it was made from the twisting woods of the {nakabani}, {sheru}, and {zokai} tree. He adorned it with the feathers and claws of the forest creatures. He carried it with him everywhere ... %I'd do anything to see it one last time% ...
*Present {Ryoshi's} short bow.* I discovered it while helping {Dento} clear the {Sheru Tombs}.
Oh. I heard a traveler cleared the infestation from the tombs, and I thought it might be you ... that's honestly why I was going to ask you to retrieve this for me ... sometimes things just work out, I guess!
You know? I really just wanted to see it again ... see it somewhere other than that dank, dark tomb. Now that I have ... I think I'd like it to see even more of the world.
What do you say, {Viasha}? Will you show this bow to the world?
*Present {Ryoshi's} short bow.* I found this in a chest in the {Sheru Tombs}.
*The young {karu} looks down at the ornate bow.* WOW! You actually found it! I can't believe it!
You know? I really just wanted to see it again ... see it somewhere other than that dank, dark tomb. Now that I have ... I think I'd like it to see even more of the world.
What do you say, {Viasha}? Will you show this bow to the world?
Where is the bow? Perhaps I could retrieve it.
I was hoping you'd say that!
His bow is down in the %Sheru Tombs%. There's a special burial plot for passed {elders} and honorary leaders.
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Just a fair warning, the tombs are crawling with monsters lately, but you seem pretty used to that sort of thing.
If you decide to go down there, I know the {priests} and the {shaman} would appreciate if you took care of the infestation.
The only other obstacle would be unlocking %grandpa's old trunk%, but luckily for you, I have a %key%!
I only care about my %grandpa's bow%, so don't feel like you have to exterminate any monsters. Come back to me when you find the bow.
Thanks again.
- Gives Sako Chest Key
- Sets the quest started Family Ties
The conversation ends
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I heard you cleared the monsters in the tomb, so that shouldn't be an issue.
The only other obstacle would be unlocking %grandpa's old trunk%, but luckily for you, I have a %key%!
Here. Come back to me when you've found the bow! Thanks!
- Gives Sako Chest Key
- Sets the quest started Family Ties
The conversation ends
This sounds like you need a favor, and I really don't have time for that at the moment.
You caught me! I was hoping you'd be up for a walk in the %Sheru Tombs%.
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Though, from what the {priests} at the {temple} have been saying, it's kind of a mess down there right now anyways—monsters and such.
Well, if you change your mind, let me know! I might even just let you keep it ...
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I heard you already got all the monsters out, so I figured it'd be easy enough.
Why was he so respected?
He was a warrior! A protector. A while back, before I was born, there was a great overrunning of monsters into {Garkai}.
%Grandpa Ryoshi% guided the defense with his %homemade shortbow% and all the {Ekiros} that could pick up a weapon.
He's gone now?
Yes. *The sighs and smiles reminiscently.* Dozens of monsters couldn't bring my grandpa down over the centuries, but time catches up with us all in the end ...
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Well what do you think?
Personally, I think it was a bit of everything. His body was definitely losing the ability to fight off the swamp illnesses. But at the same time, I knew he could've pushed on longer had he felt like fighting it ...
My mother is really the only one in the family that really thinks he wasn't sick ... but denial is typical of her in stressful situations.
What's {lung rot}?
It's a wetland illness. It causes painful bouts of hacking and wheezing ... the elderly tend not to fair well against it.
What did he die of?
Old age or {lung rot}, depending on who you ask.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Don't be. I loved my grandfather dearly, but he lived a long and fulfilling life. I appreciate the sentiment, of course. Did you want to know anything else?
What did you mean by: 'especially for a {Sako}'?
The {Sakos} are often overlooked in {Garkai}. Under the glory of the {Ekiros} and the wealth of the {Tsukis}, we're treated like nothing.
A whisper in the {Niko's} screech, as the old elves say.
How did he pass?
Old age or {lung rot}—depending on who you ask.
Interesting. That answer that. Thanks.
I guess ... though, I love talking about him if you ever want to again. I feel like it keeps his memory alive.
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I had other questions.
Of course.
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I wanted to hear more about your grandfather, %Ryoshi%.
Absolutely! What did you want to talk about exactly?
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I've retrieved your grandfather's bow ...
*The elf skims the bow up and down with child-like wonder and excitement, but her mood shifts when she notices something off in your presence.* What's the matter, stranger? You seem so glum ... did everything go okay down there?
{Judai} ambushed me in the tombs ... I had to defend myself ... I'm sorry ...
*The elf's head tilts in confusion. She gazes through you with her lower jaw slack.* {Judai} followed you? And tried to attack you? Like, with a real weapon?
[Attempt to lie] Everything went fine. Merely tired from the journey.
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Glad to hear it! *{Michi's} attention redirects to her grandfather's bow*
[Hide death] Nah, just another day for an adventurer like myself.
Okay! Glad to hear it! *{Michi's} attention redirects to her grandfather's bow*
[Hide death] Really, nothing. Just another day for an adventurer like myself.
Hm. Sticking to your story, huh? I'll just have to trust you on this one, I guess. *{Michi} shrugs it off and returns attention to her grandfather's bow*
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I found your grandfather's bow, but your brother confronted me in the tombs.
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Goodbye, {Michi}.
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Goodbye. I'll let you know when I have the bow.
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Where was your grandfather buried again?
In the {Sheru Tombs}. Deep beneath the stump of a great and ancient {sheru} tree that overlooks the {temple} grounds.
You can find the {temple} by taking the trail %north% of the %docks% and the %kitchen%.
Trust me, you'll know it when you see it. Not only because of the stump but because beautiful flowering trees surround the grounds!
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Living by the cemetery sounds kind of bleak.
It's not exactly a premium location, but I wouldn't call it bleak. It's mostly {Sakos} buried there, so it's all family. {Karus} who wanted to rest by the water, not in the forest or some tomb. {Karus} my parents have fond memories of.
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Is any of your immediate family buried there?
No, not in the lake plot. My %grandpa Ryoshi% is buried in the {Sheru Tombs}, though. In a special plot for elders and honorary leaders, him being the latter.
When you put it like that, I understand completely.
Great! I'm glad you can see a spiritual side to it. Though I didn't know many of them, they brought many I loved joy in their lifetimes. And I respect them for it.
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[Has Raise Dead Spell] I could bring some of them back. If you want ...
Um ... I'm not quite sure what to say ... You're joking, right? Necromancy is outlawed in {Aruden} ... especially {Garkai}.
I'd cut talk of that out if I were you.
I suppose that's another way of looking at it.
I guess, yeah ... did you have any other questions about the cemetary?
Ugh, that made it sound even bleaker.
Sorry ... I'm not used to the customs of {vemani} ... I'm not trying to disturb you. Maybe we should change the subject?
I want to talk about something else.
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Understandable, I guess.
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Yeah, lets change the subject.
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You must be a local.
That's right. You may have met my parents or brother. I live in the multi-level pod ... between the docks and cemetery.
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Oh, yeah. I know them. I had other questions, though.
Fine by me, honestly.
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I believe I have met them. I wanted to ask more about you and your family.
I guess. What do you want to know?
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Tell me more about your grandpa, {Ryoshi}.
Absolutely! What did you want to talk about exactly?
Why are you so interested in the forest?
Well, my parents say it goes back to my %grandpa Ryoshi%. He was a hunter and a guard, a rare honor for a {Sako}.
I remember him coming out of the forest every day at twilight with {javak} and wild {yanaki}!
So ... I guess you could say the fond memories draw me there.
What do you do around here?
Everything except what I'm supposed to if you ask my family.
I mostly wander around the edge of the city ... glimpsing what I can of the forest.
Sometimes I'll even walk the nearby roads during the day ... sit on the bridge by the south entrance ... watch the river and trees.
What do you think of {Jiraguma}?
She's my mother ... and I love her dearly. But she's gone absolutely mad. Completely unstable, I swear. I know it sounds awful, but my parents are one of the main reasons I wander the forest so much ... I never really want to be home ...
What do you think of {Taiyo}?
He's a drunk drowning in his own self-pity. He'd trade me for a stock of {arani}. At least that's how it seems ...
I had other questions.
No problem. Ask away.
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Which pod was yours again?
I live in the multi-level pod ... between the docks and cemetery.
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Which {Karus} in town are your family?
My parents are {Taiyo} and {Jiraguma}. And then there's my brother, {Judai}. His head is the biggest monument in {Garkai}. *The elf laughs to herself.*
Thinks pretty highly of himself, does he?
That would be putting it lightly. {Judai} would marry his reflection if he only could.
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*Look around.* It is? where did they carve it?
*The elf shakes her head.* No, no. I mean, my brother is very self-obsessed. {Judai} believes himself to be perfect.
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I had other questions.
All right. Let me hear them.
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See you around!
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I sure hope so! I want to hear some of about some of your adventures!
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Bye for now, traveler!
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Tell me about you.
What do you want to know?