
The Ronin's Challenge
Hirabashi Jiro and the Test of Royal Blood
Under the dusky canopy of an ancient forest, we were shepherded to a secluded camp harboring ronin warriors—a poignant tableau of resilience.
Our heroes enter Minkai proper, seeking allies among the noble houses and ninja clans while the Jade Regent's tyranny spreads across the land.
August 2023 - November 2023
Under the dusky canopy of an ancient forest, we were shepherded to a secluded camp harboring ronin warriors—a poignant tableau of resilience.
Our intrepid adventurers delved deeper into the labyrinthine corridors of the fortress, each step forward met with staunch resistance from bandits far more formidable than mere brigands.
Once assured of the women's safety, our heroes turned their attention to the mysterious druid's whereabouts, leading to the moment of truth at the ancient vault.
In the tumultuous realm of Minkai, a storm brews as the Jade Regent gathers his formidable army. Amid this chaos, Jiro proposed a daring plan to meet with the nokizarusan—three influential ninjas.
In our relentless quest to restore Ameiko's rightful heritage, Jiro suggested we align with the geishas of the Kiniro Kyomai tea house, who wielded substantial influence.
Venturing into the dilapidated mansion, we navigated past double sets of screen walls to a foreboding central room, dominated by a massive stone table featuring an unfinished game of Shogi.
As we delved deeper into the shadowy corridors, we slowed to allow Edam to scout ahead. However, his encounter with a hexagonal mirror quickly turned from curious to cautionary.
We had stumbled into a labyrinth of moon gates and mystic curtains, each hinting at the arcane puzzle that lay before us.
We had stumbled into a labyrinth of moon gates and mystic curtains, each hinting at the arcane puzzle that lay before us.
After the defeat of the Daimyo and his bodyguard, we moved swiftly to scour the hunting lodge, only to face a terrible revelation and a final siege.