User:Lady Kyashira/Shadows Investigation and Objectives Board

Investigation Board

Animus

Description
Deciphering fractured memories to achieve greater synchronization.

Anomalies

Description
Stabilize Anomalies and gain Data Fragments to advance your active Project
Quest	Description
Arena Oscillation
Fractured Lineage in Yamashiro
System Search
Rogue Memory Trace

Rifts

Description
Animus stability greatly reduced. Rifts in the simulation are imminent

Naoe's Journey

Overview
Naoe goes on a personal journey of self-exploration to discover her true destiny in life.
Quest	Description	Summary
Before the Fall	Like Sorin said, wounds are not only physical. Naoe revisits her days in Iga using kuji-kiri to make sense of her past.
Wake Up Call
Shinobi Warfare
Mind andBody

Yasuke's Journey

Overview
Yasuke goes on a personal journey of self-discovery and self-atonement.
Quest	Description	Summary
Lady of Whispers	And old and enigmatic confidante holds connections that may help in the fight against Yasuke's enemies. Meet Lady Nene Clues She is in Omi She is at the castle in Azuchi She lives in the Hideyoshi Residence
An Education	Report to Nobutsuna sensei Clues He is in Omi He is at the castle in Azuchi He is near the Training Grounds

The Shinbakufu / The Onryo

Overview
The Shinbakufu killed Naoe's father and stole the box. Though each member has their own motivations, they rally behind the principle cause of keeping their prize - and whatever may be inside

The Horseman

Overview
Before reveal (1st time)	The masked leader of the Onryo ordered the murder of Nagato at Katano.
Before reveal (2st time)	This mysterious figure must be someone of great status to command this deadly band of conspirators.
After reveal
Quest	Description	Summary

Oda Nobunaga

Overview
Before reveal	The masked leader of the Onryo ordered the murder of Nagato at Katano.
After reveal	The leader of the Shinbafuku is non other than Oda Nobunaga himself.
Quest	Description	Summary
Belly of the Beast	Lord Mitsuhide's son-in-law and co-conspirator, Lord Ise Sadaoki, has a task that will help Naoe gain entry to Honnoji.

Ido Yoshihiro

Overview
The Onryo Samurai was a powerful warrior who took the box and left Naoe with a scar. Now he takes his secrets to the grave. Who was he? Why did he want the box? Who did he serve?

Wada Koretake (The Wounded)

Overview
Before reveal	This is one of the masked figures responsible for the death of Nagato, but not before Nagato managed to slice one of his ears off.
After reveal	This brutal samurai pledged to Oda Nobunaga to wipe out the last of the Ikko ikki resistance in Settsu.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Fatherless Monk	In the search for one of her father's killers, Naoe hears of a warrior-monk named Kyonyo who might have some answers. Clues He is south of Sakai He is west of Izumi Coast He is at Ganseji Temple	Naoe learns the identity of one of her father’s assailants: a brutal daimyo named Wada Koretake. She is also given a clue to discovering his whereabouts by the devout warrior-monk, Yaya.
Stolen Faith	Kyonyo needs allies to defeat Wada Koretake’s army, so he sends Naoe in search of a trusted friend with a plea for help.)	Naoe convinced Mtsumune to join in the fight against Wada Koretake, but not before earning his trust.
The Killing Field	To help her find the elusive Wada Koretake, Yaya sends Naoe to find his chief executioner – with a warning.	After defeating the executioner, Naoe discovers a letter containing Wada Koretake’s location.
Heads Will Roll
Conclusion
He suffered greatly in his final moments as Naoe declared war on all of her father’s murdered. Kyonyo’s people will know peace – for now.

Wakasa / The Golden Teppo

Overview
Before reveal	This masked woman shot Naoe with a gold-trimmed teppo.
After reveal	Wakasa is the masked woman who shot Naoe with a gold-trimmed teppo. This former pirate clawed her way from the bottom to the heights of Sakai society, and she wants the world to know it.
Quest	Description	Summary
Searching Sakai	A secret identity becomes Naoe’s key to making the right connections as she hunts the woman who shot her in Sakai
The Perfect Gift	Naoe must learn proper tea etiquette to impress Tea master Imai Sokyu and to blend in with his other guests. Clues They are in western Settsu They are in northern Sakai They are in outdoor stalls	Master Rikyu has taught Naoe the basics of a tea ceremony. Now she must apply that learning in a high-stakes social arena.
Dress for Success	Naoe must acquire a kosode to impress tea master Imai Sokyu in order to secure a seat at his tea ceremony. Clue They are sold in southwestern Sakai	Naoe has acquired a kosode to help her look the part of a Sakai socialite, but a greater challenge lies ahead.
The Tea Ceremony	Naoe goes undercover to Imai Sokyu's tea ceremony, mixing with Sakai's elite to close in on her target.
Drive the Point Home
Conclusion
This former pirate clawed her way from the bottom to the heights of Sakai society, only to be brought down by Naoe's unwavering will.

Ise Sadaoki / The Fool

Overview
Before reveal	This Fool has only ill fortune to bestow on others, and Naoe is no exception.
After reveal	This arrogant son-in-law of Akechi Mitsuhide helped betray Oda Nobunaga and poisoned his own brother in order to take control of the Ise clan.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Bad Brother	Ise Sadatame is at a temple in Yamashiro. He could have information on the Shinbafuku. Clues He is in Yamashiro He is in northern Ogura Pond He is at Byodin Temple
Inside Help	Ise Sadatame's friend Ujimasa can help infiltrate Yamazaki Castle. He is in hiding at Kyomizu-dera Temple. Clues He is in Yamashiro. He is in in southwestern Hills of Meeting He is at Kiyomizudera Temple
Missing Missive	Ise Sadatame lost a letter from his brother. He wants it recovered before it falls into the wrong hands. Clues He is in Yamashiro He is southeast of Arashiyama He is on a bridge
The Rising Tide	An intercepted letter mentions Ise Sadaoki's attendance at an upcoming sumo match, giving Naoe and yasuke the unexpected opportunity to corner him.
Lost Honor
Conclusion
Sadaoki refused the impassioned pleas of Sadatame to leave the Shinbafuku. He should have listened.

Akechi Mitsuhide / The Two-Faced

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Akechi Mitsuhide betrayed his superior, Oda Nobunaga, as the mastermind behind the Honnoji incident.
Quest	Description	Summary
Conclusion

The League

Tomiko

Overview
Tomiko is a hardened, war-stained survivor with a desire for change. She’s committed to do whatever will help the league.
Quest	Description	Summary
Way of the Blacksmith	Tomiko wants her friend Heiji, who owes her a favor, to join the Hideout as blacksmith. He can be found in Sakai.)
Smuggler's Run	The League needs materials to expand the Hideout. You can mark resources when infiltrating Castles and Camps for Scouts to smuggle back.
Friend of My Enemy	Akechi Mitsuhide's invitation to meet is dangerous, but his complex relationship with Oda Nobunaga could make him a powerful ally. Clues He is in Settsu He is in Katana Castle

Junjiro

Overview
Once a monk's apprentice and artist-in-training, this 10-year-old is a bundle of relentless positivity.
Quest	Description	Summary
A Different Kind of Samurai	Junjiro has snuck away into the forest to do some secret training.
Raise a Cup	In a rare moment of peace, Naoe and Yasuke take the opportunity to learn more about one another.

Yaya

Overview
Yaya is a powerful Buddhist monk in both mind and body with a strong desire for peace.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Stray Dogs	Yaya, the warrior monk who fought bravely at Honganji, may be convinced to rally behind a new cause.

Gennojo

Overview
Gennojo is a womanizing thief and saboteur determined to unleash chaos upon the world.
Quest	Description	Summary
Sake and Swords	Naoe overhears a disturbance in a small village where she encounters a familiar, inebriated face.
Honor Among Thieves	Gennojo invites Naoe to join him at the tax collector's house, where she has an ambitious favor to ask of her.
Stolen Hearts	Gennojo convinces Naoe to help him steal rice from the rich to give back to the poor.
The Godless Harvest	With the location of Yamashiro's rice supply in hand, Naoe and Gennojo sneak into Nijo Palace.

The Kabuimono

Overview
The Kabukimono are colorful ronin who do what they will and take what they want, ignoring the laws of the land.
Quest (After killing 5 of them)
Contact the kabukimono	Kabukimono leaders will gather or split up depending on your actions at Nishinomiya Shrine. Clues The shrine is located in Izumi Settsu Nishinomiya Shrine is in western Settsu

Chief Cuckoo

Overview
Before reveal	Chief Cuckoo and his gang of kabukimono travel from village to village, squatting in the homes of others until they decide to move on.
After reveal	Chief Cuckoo and his gang of kabukimono were once samurai with a place in the world, but now they are homeless and lordless. Displaced, they impose themselves on peasants, driving them out of house and home.
Clues
He is located in Izumi Settsu He was last seen in Katano He is involved in oil trading
Conclusion
Displaced, they imposed themselves on peasants until justice met them at their final resting place.

Big Sueki

Overview
Before reveal	A gang of carousing ronin have traded their honor for sake. They don't care who suffers to keep the party going.
After reveal	Big Sueki leads a gang of carousing ronin who traded their honor for sake. They don't care who suffers to keep the party going. They only want to drink until the sake runs dry.
Clues
He is in Izumi Settsu He is north of Amagasaki Castle He loves to drink in a inn
Conclusion
He outstayed his welcome and the party is over.

Grave Dancer

Overview
Before reveal	Kabukimono calling themselves Defilers claim the world is corrupt and therefore nothing is sacred. They profane anything that people hold dear.
After reveal	Grave Dancer leads a gang of degenerate kabukimono called the Defilers for whom nothing is sacred. They embrace the corruption that defines their age.
Clues
He is in Izumi Settsu He is in southern Osaka He can be found in Sumiyoshi Shrine
Conclusion
Grave Dancer led a kabukimono gang calling themselves the Defilers. They profaned anything that anyone held dear, seeking to shock people into a state of despair. His defeat will restore hope.

Ember

Overview
Before reveal	The Firebrands are a gang of lordless samurai who claim they will purify the world with flames. Their actions suggest they simply enjoy the destruction.
After reveal	Ember is a pyromaniac who wants to see the world burn. His gang of kabukimono are eager to light the flame.
Clues
He is in Izumi Settsu He is southwest of Osaka Castle He can be found near burnt buildings
Conclusion
Ember led the Firebrands, a gang of lordless samurai who claimed they would purify the world with flames. Their actions suggested they simply enjoyed the destruction. Ember was a true pyromaniac who only wanted to see the world burn. His flame has been snuffed out.

Ghost General

Overview
Before reveal	Ghost General is a kabukimono with a large appetite who leads a gang of ravenous ronin.
After reveal	Ghost General is a kabukimono with a large appetite. He leads and feeds the Hungry Ghosts, a gang of ravenous ronin who consume all that they see like armed locusts.
Clues
He stalks the shores of western Settsu He disrupts incoming shipments of goods
Conclusion
Ghost General was a kabukimono with a large appetite. He led and fed the Hungry Ghosts, a gang of ravenous ronin who consumed all that they saw. They have taken their last meal.

Peacock

Overview
Before reveal	This elite kabukimono is known for his flamboyant style and seeks to attract all ronin to his banner.
After reveal
Clues
The target is in Harima He is in northern Mount Kasagata He is near the border of Tamba
Conclusion

Laughing Man

Overview
Before reveal	An elite kabukimono with a vovacious appetite for power is recruiting all ronin who can stomach his campaign of consumption.
After reveal
Clues
He is in Harima He is in eastern Mount Kasagata He established a camp near a cascade
Conclusion

Corrupt Blade

Overview
Before reveal	An elite kabukimono is corrupting the minds of directionless ronin, twisting them to his dark, destructive desires.
After reveal
Clues
He is located in Harima He hides southwest of Miki He is in Habayama Camp
Conclusion

Iron Hand Guild

Overview
A secret merchant syndicate seeks to take over the business interests of the Imai clan throughout Settsu.

Iron Hand

Overview
Before reveal	Iron Hand is an enigma. We know he is ambitious and ruthless, but little more. His goal to usurp the Imai clan of Sakai seems driven by business, yet even that is open to doubt.
After reveal
Quests
Death of Merchants in Settsu	A letter found in Settsu seems to indicate a group linked to House Imai has been killing merchants there.
Iron Hand's Locations	No single merchant working for Iron Hand knows his exact location. However, each holds a clue to his whereabouts. Clues His location is known by his allies They may have clues hidden nearby
He operates out of Fukuchiyama
Conclusion

Merchant Tamao

Overview
Before reveal	This merchant and brewer of sake uses his business as a front for selling contraband for Iron Hand.
After reveal	Merchant Tamao uses his brewery to hide his real business: selling contraband for Iron Hand.
Killed	Merchant Tamao used his brewery to hide his real business: selling contraband for Iron Hand. He could not hide from justice.
Clues
His is in Yamashiro He runs a brewery in Kyoto It is west of Honpoji Temple
Conclusion

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Overview
Before reveal	This merchant of modest means' association with Iron Hand is marked by a dramatic increase in fortune.
After reveal
Quest and Clues
He deals on the coast of Wakasa
Dirty Dealing	The merchant Kin-no-suke hires bandits in Wakasa's Onyu Pass to steal from other merchants, reselling their goods in his own shop. Clues He works with bandits from Wakasa They lurk northeast of Onyu Pass
Conclusion

Merchant Ginroku

Overview
Before reveal	This merchant in Iron Hand's grip sells rare delicacies to the richest families around Miyazu Bay.
After reveal
Quest and Clues
He is located in Tamba He owns a shop in Miyazu Bay It is near the bridges of Miyazu Bay
Conclusion

Merchant Kanta

Overview
Before reveal	This is a trader of seafood under the thumb of Iron Hand.
After reveal
Quest and Clues
He owns a naval operation in Omi His boats travels Lake Biwa
Missing Ship	A missing merchant ship may offer some clues. It sailed in Omi It was last spotted on Lake Biwa It was supposed to pass near Okishima
Conclusion

The Twisted Tree

Overview
Led by a cruel patriarch, the Takahashi clan act out their twisted code as they terrorize Kyoto and its citizens.

Takahashi Inoshichi

Overview
Before reveal	Takashi Inoshichi issues commands from a secret location in the city of Kyoto, content to let his sons carry out his cruel whims.
After reveal
Killed	The head of the Takahashi clan is dead and his insidious influence on Kyoto has been exorcised.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Goro

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Goro hopes his destiny is greater than becoming a Takahashi thug, but to stand up to his family and choose himself feels almost impossible.
Spared	Escaping Kyoto saved Goro's life and, while his future may be uncertain, staying with his family is certain death.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Ichi-Hime

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Takahashi Ichi-hime wants more than her clan's legacy of cruelty. She is expected to be loyal and stay in Kyoto but may have other ideas.
Spared	Ichi-hime trusted this day would come, and her faith was rewarded. By following her heart, she secured a better life for herself.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Shiro

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Shiro gained a reputation as the Takahashi enforcer. He only feels accepted by his young sister, Ichi-Hime and brother Goro.
Killed	Shiro was caught between the cruelty of his older siblings and the kindness of his younger ones. The tension was too much to survive.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Saburo

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Takahashi Saburo is shadowed by a much larger bodyguard assigned by his father. He resents it and it may make him more desperate than ever to show he is a capable warrior.
Killed	Takahashi Saburo's twisted view of the warrior's code led to his inevitable demise.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Taro

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Taro feels his destiny is to lead his clan after his father dies but to achieve this, he must show he is as cruel as his predecessor.
Killed	Takahashi Taro strived to follow in his father's footsteps, but cruelty begets more cruelty.
Quest and Clues
Help Needed	This merchant is in need of assistance against corrupt samurai. Clues He is in central Kyoto, Yamashiro He was seen west of Nijo Palace He stands near an umbrella cart

Takahashi Jiro

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Jiro patrols Kyoto with bodyguards who shield him from retaliation while he practices "tsujigiri", testing his new katana on random people.
Killed	Takahashi Jiro is dead, and the streets of Kyoto are free of his attacks on innocent people.
Quest and Clues
Guard Assignments	The guard in charge of assigning protection detail to the Takahashi should have information. Clues He is in eastern Kyoto, Yamashiro he can be found east of Honnoji Temple He was seen near a sake crate cart

People of Settsu

Overview

Gamemaker

Overview
This enigmatic woman has hidden a series of colorful origami butterflies around West Osaka.
Quest	Description
The Butterfly Collector
Conclusion
This woman was connected to Osaka's child kidnappers. Kidnapped as a child herself, she created a game hoping someone would play it and find the group's leader. She asked for a new name and was given one, as well as the chance for a new life.

Imai Sokun

Overview
This shrewd businessman has a keen interest in tea ceremonies and seeks to track down someone impersonating House Imai.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Iron Hand Guild	A secret merchant syndicate seeks to take over the business interests of the Imai clan throughout Settsu.

Worried Farmer

Overview
A farmer concerned for the safety of his animals.
Quest	Description	Summary
Out to Pasture	Farmers and their animals are being harassed by local bandits.

Shin'nyo

Overview
Shin'nyo is a kind, soft-spoken priest who is not blind to the hardships of those who visit his shrine.
Quest	Description	Summary

People of Iga

Overview
The people of Iga value community. Helping them will promote unity in the face of an attack.

Matsu

Overview
An elder from Iga, Matsu is Naoe’s unofficial auntie. She has always been there for the Fujibayashi family with a smile and a warm bowl of stew.
Quest	Description	Summary

People of Yamashiro

Greedy and corrupt eyes keep watch over imperial Yamashiro. Its lands and people need protection.

Sen no Rikyu

Overview
Quest	Description
Tea Bowls for Rikyu	Tea Master Sen no Rikyu has asked Naoe to find him rare tea bowls worthy of a new tea house project.
	Clues
	He is in northern Yamashiro He is in Kyoto He is west of the Imperial Palace
	They can be purchased from merchants They can be found along your journey.

Ota Gyuchi

Overview
A retired samurai and scholar of great knowledge, Ota Gyuichi wishes to learn more about the different clan crests.
Quest	Description
A Collection of Crests	Ota Gyuichi, former samurai and scribe to Oda Nobunaga, is collecting clan crests to aid in the writing of his histories.
	Clues
	Clan crests are kept in dedicated containers

Hatakeyama Yoshimasa

Overview
This powerful samurai is deeply concerned with the plight of the people in Yamashiro.
Quest	Description
Chaos or Order	A samurai concerned by the chaos caused by bandits in Yamashiro needs help removing them without alarming locals.

The Butterfly Collector

Overview
A secret group of women kidnap the children of wealthy families in Osaka in order to gain influence and power.

Kacho

Overview
Before reveal	The leader of a group apparently kidnapping children around Osaka.
After reveal	Kacho is the secretive leader of a group kidnapping children of Osaka, and maintains close control of her followers.
Quest	Description / Clues
Forest Fugitive	The kidnapped child could be hidden somewhere within the bamboo grove. It is in southwestern Settsu It is north of Osaka Castle It is near Noda Village
Safe as Sandals	The rescued child must be returned to her mother in Osaka.
For the Sake of Sake	A child is targeted for abduction and must be found before they are taken by the kidnapper.
Home and Dry	Return the child to his father.
Paper Trail	He might know something about the unusual paper used to create the origami butterflies. He is in southwestern Settsu He is north of the Temple of Osaka He is near a big tree
Chrysalis	Find the kidnapper's hideout by following all of the clues It is in southwestern Settsu It is northwest of the Fishermen's District It is surrounded by carved stones
Conclusion
Kacho was the secretive leader of a group kidnapping children in Osaka with cult-like control of her followers. She operated from the shadows for years and died to protect her anonymity. She was strangely obsessed with butterflies and death.

Richo

Overview
Before reveal	Someone has kidnapped a child.
After reveal	This is a young woman working with a group of child kidnappers around Osaka.
Quest	Description / Clues
All Will be Well	A child has been taken, and a ransom location given. It is in southwestern Settsu It is north of the Temple of Osaka It is a burnt well
Conclusion
This young woman worked with a group of child kidnappers around Osaka. She spoke like a peasant but dressed well, as if she had come from within the castle.

Mucho

Overview
Before reveal	Someone plans to kidnap the child of a sake merchant.
After reveal	This young female kidnapper is posing as a family jochu.
Quest	Description / Clues
	They are in southwestern Settsu They are somewhere in Kojo Ruins She is inside a burnt building.
Conclusion
She attacked without provocation and left no clue to her identity.

Shucho

Overview
Before reveal	A kidnapper who lose their target somewhere in the Fishermen's District.
After reveal	This woman lost track of the child she kidnapped somewhere in the Fishermen's District.
Quest	Description / Clues
One That Got Away	A child who was kidnapped has escaped. She is hiding, and must be found before the kidnapper finds her again. She is in southwestern Settsu She is in the west of the Fishermen's District She is hiding near horses
Conclusion
A woman who lost track of the child she kidnapped somewhere in the Fishermen's District. She answered to a mysterious leader who seemed to frighten her.

The Twisted Tree

Overview
Led by a cruel patriarch, the Takahashi clan act out their twisted code as they terrorize Kyoto and its citizens.

Takahashi Inoshichi

Overview
Before reveal	Patriarch Takahashi Inoshichi's life changed when a virtuous woman lifted him out of his pain. When she passed away, his heart was permanently hardened.
After reveal
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion

Takahashi Goro

Overview
Before reveal	Takahashi Goro never felt strong enough to make his father proud. The weight of duty to his clan has always been too much to bear.
After reveal
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion

Takahashi Ichi-Hime

Overview
Before reveal	The splitting image of her mother in looks and spirit, Ichi-Hime is sheltered by her father but diligently trains as a samurai in secret.
After reveal
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion

Takahashi Jiro

Overview
Before reveal	Takahashi Jiro was doubly cursed by the discipline of his tern father and the sadism of his older brother, Taro. This twisted Jiro in ways that none of his siblings can match.
After reveal
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion