The paper lantern borne by the Tortoise joins the sea of lights created by the paper lanterns carried or hung by the other festival-goers. The taiko drums boom over the chatter of the crowd as the dancers gyrate to the music. In the distance Hitaro bowed to the Centipede shrine maiden; he seemed to ...

The first day of the Bon Festival has arrived! The day is again hot and dry, but the festival preparations go on, despite the tales of some sort of criminal gang robbing the warehouse holding the festival decorations. It's reported that a ghost appeared in the abandoned gardens again at midnight las...

The town is lit up with paper lanterns at every house. A small carnival is occurring at the night market, with festival games and a feast provided by the Governor, though it is whispered that the festivities were smaller than planned due to a midnight attack from a criminal gang. In a central square...

"I'm very sorry, Kasuga-san," the Lion guardswoman said, her mouth tight. "Our security arrangements do not permit for Moshi Fuyumi to leave the bounds of Kyuden Moshi no Machi. I'm certain you must understand." The Lion remains unmoved despite Tsukaisute's best attempts at persuasion. "I'm very sor...

"Such decisions are sometimes difficult," Fuyumi agreed. "I am glad you were able to help this person. I only hope that they will heed your advice."

http://popupcon2018.fallenash.com/download/file.php?id=6 Fuyumi swirled the tea in her cup for a moment, as she gave the matter some thought. "I... I would say this was good advice that you gave him," she said slowly. "There is a great need for more Compassion in the world. Surely this man can move...

The sun continues to beat down unforgivingly on the Valley of the Centipede. The oppressive heat makes many of the townsfolk stay indoors during the day, waiting for the cool of night to move around. There are rumors of some sort of curse, that the Moshi shugenja are working to lift. Events (each pl...

Rebels are sneaking into town to raid the warehouse containing supplies for the Bon Festival! Perhaps you spring into action to defend the town. Challenge: You need to be near the warehouse in order to help. You may join this event if you satisfy one of: - Lion clan member. You were posted as a guar...

The Moshi shugenja have determined the nature of the ghost in the garden, and have undertaken a ritual to exorcise the ghost. Perhaps you run across them and decide to get involved. Challenge: The Moshi have tried to keep this quiet, but they had to ask for permission to perform a ritual at midnight...

The Moshi shugenja have learned that the drought in the Valley is a curse due to Amaterasu's displeasure at the Lion conquest of the Valley. The only way to end the curse is for a member of the Moshi family to climb to the very summit of the Mountain of the Sun Goddess and pray at the shrine there. ...

"You are right, Kasuga-san," Hitaro admitted, sounding somewhat abashed. His voice is rough and gravelly, as thought it were a rusted tool that had not been used in some time. "I... I had hoped to abate my shame by withdrawing from the world. It was selfish of me to not consider how this would affec...

No problem, Tokaji. I would've liked more players too; having more players definitely allows for more interactions as they RP with each other. Until next time.

"You've proven to be a splendid friend, Kasuga-san," Fuyumi said with sincerity. "I hope I can repay your kindness in turn. I was told you needed assistance with some spiritual matter...?" She gave Tsukaisute an inquiring look.

http://popupcon2018.fallenash.com/download/file.php?id=6 The servant soon brings a tray holding a pot of tea and two delicate cups. "I owe you a debt of gratitude for all the help you've been," Fuyumi replied with a friendly smile as she poured the first cup for Tsukaisute. "It would be too much fo...

A servant showed Tsukaisute up to the third floor of Kyuden Moshi, which few guests have been allowed to see before now. The Tortoise is led through a large chamber containing a massive contraption of lenses and mirrors that gathered and redirected sunlight from the many high windows, sending beams ...

The coins swiftly vanish. "I'll see to it, samurai," the noodle vendor promised with a nod, before turning to his next customer.

You've learned that Hitaro the ronin fled the battle for Tani Senshio and has retired to become a hermit in the mountains. Perhaps you decide to find him, and confront him. Challenge: You may automatically join this event if you found clues to Hitaro's fate "Favor for Fuyumi" or other Investigations...

"Well, then," the noodle seller mused. "Not all those who lost out in the war have been reduced to begging, or banditry. I heard from a woodcutter that there's a ronin who's been living by himself up in the mountains ever since the war. I wouldn't want to bring any trouble down on him, but might be ...

The hot weather continues. Preparations for the Bon Festival are underway despite the oppressive heat, although there are some dark mutterings about the wisdom of planning a grand feast when the crops are failing. Rumor has it that someone saw a ghost roaming the abandoned gardens late at night. Eve...

The noodle seller raises an eyebrow at this comment. Is it possible he knows something? -- OOC: I think this is enough RP justification to get another Investigation roll, albeit at a higher TN. You can roll a PER/Investigation TN25. You can roll this for Day 2 even though I am advancing to Day 3 sin...

http://popupcon2018.fallenash.com/download/file.php?id=6 "Not very often," Fuyumi admits ruefully. "Is it so obvious? In the temples, we are used to plainer fare. It does give us reason to be grateful for festival days, though; I understand the Lion... that is... the Governor is planning a great fe...

The Bon Festival is in two days, and there are many preparations still to be made! Matsu Shigenobu has been assigned to take charge of these preparations. Perhaps you agree to help him. Challenge: Shigenobu needs a lot of help. Anyone may join unless they have Heart of Vengeance: Lion. Focus: You ma...

Kyuden Moshi has a most excellent library, and perhaps it occurs to you to spend time researching the nature of some of the peculiar events that you’ve witnessed. Challenge: The library is in a part of the Palace normally reserved for the students of the Moshi school. You must get permission to visi...

http://popupcon2018.fallenash.com/download/file.php?id=6 Fuyumi is grateful for the dumplings, but a little disappointed that the search for Hitaro came to naught. "I had hopes," she admits between bites of dumpling. "So many of the peasants remembered seeing him! Ah well, perhaps it was not meant ...

"As you say, samurai," the noodle seller agreed. "There's a damned lot of hard luck going around. It's a shame." By now the old beggar has vanished from sight, and the Lion patrol has returned to making its rounds. The nearby onlookers turn back to shopping at the carts and tables of the night market.