A Brief Farewell
8 October 2005
by Dennis Holliday

Journal entry

We are now in Otosan Uchi and I believe I have found the answer to my dilemma. While we were retreiving the Gaijin object under the palace we vanquished an oni. It wass guarding a room and the passage beyond. Down the passage was a large treasure chamber that was protected against all but those with imperial blood. More important however is the cache of scrolls that the oni seemed to be guarding. In a small niche in the room was a scroll case from which kami were directing all eyes but mine. As I approached and looked at it I saw a reflection of my father and brothers behind me and supporting me. It is as if fate had meant for me to find these scrolls of power. I must go and meditate on these things I will continue when I am centered.

As I meditated I was visited by my father's spirit again, he berated me yet again for the slowness of my action. Perhaps he has a point, the sooner I gain my revenge, the sooner I can continue with my life. I think it is time that I part ways with my companions, the road I walk must be mine alone.


Player's note

When you awake Shaiyan is gone. Where his tent was is a folded bit of paper. "My friends the time has come for me to return to my honor-bound task. I have gone in search of my fathers killer. May the kami watch over you. Kitsuki Shaiyan"