User:Chris/Kensei quest

Quest Artifact

The Eye of Jiroshin: A soul lens (third eye blindfold slot item) that increases the die size of your weapon by 1 when worn, as well as granting gaze resistance and see invisible, and Magic Resistance when carried. If invoked, grants protection from shape changers.

Note: Due to Ascii there's a missing accent mark there: Jirōshin is Erlang Shen.

Quest NPCs

Leader

@ Hermit Master (No tile)
Difficulty	31
Attacks	Weapon 4d10 physical, Weapon 4d10 physical, Kick 2d8 physical, Cast 2d8 clerical spell

@ Hermit Master (No tile)
Difficulty	31
Attacks	Weapon 4d10 physical, Weapon 4d10 physical, Kick 2d8 physical, Cast 2d8 clerical spell
Base level	25
Base experience	1178
Speed	8
Base AC	0
Base MR	70
Alignment	0 (neutral)
Frequency (by normal means)	0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable	No
Weight	1450
Nutritional value	400
Size	medium
Resistances	fire, cold, disintegration, shock, poison, acid, disease
The Hermit Master: can survive underwater. has a head, a couple of arms, and a torso. can see invisible creatures. has teleport control. is herbivorous. is not a valid polymorphable form. is a human. is a lord to its kind. is normally generated peaceful. is nasty. is strong. can pick up weapons and food. can pick up magical items. lets you close unless attacked. can be seen through infravision. cannot be tamed.

"Guardians"

@ disciple (No tile)
Difficulty	13
Attacks	Weapon 1d8 physical, Offhand Weapon 1d8 physical, Kick 3d2 stunning

@ disciple (No tile)
Difficulty	13
Attacks	Weapon 1d8 physical, Offhand Weapon 1d8 physical, Kick 3d2 stunning
Base level	10
Base experience	259
Speed	12
Base AC	10
Base MR	20
Alignment	0 (neutral)
Frequency (by normal means)	0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable	No
Weight	1450
Nutritional value	400
Size	medium
A disciple: has a head, a couple of arms, and a torso. is herbivorous. is not a valid polymorphable form. is a human. is normally generated peaceful. is strong. can pick up weapons and food. can be seen through infravision.

In scare quotes because these guys lose every fight.

Nemesis

d blue-eyed fox (No tile)
Difficulty	29
Attacks	Bite 12d3 physical, Touch 9d2 poison (strength), Weapon 2d6 physical, Weapon 2d6 physical, Cast 0d0 mage spell, Claw 1d4 Quest Artifact theft

d blue-eyed fox (No tile)
Difficulty	29
Attacks	Bite 12d3 physical, Touch 9d2 poison (strength), Weapon 2d6 physical, Weapon 2d6 physical, Cast 0d0 mage spell, Claw 1d4 Quest Artifact theft
Base level	20
Base experience	879
Speed	15
Base AC	-4
Base MR	10
Alignment	-20 (chaotic)
Frequency (by normal means)	0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable	No
Weight	1450
Nutritional value	400
Size	medium
Resistances	fire, cold, disintegration, shock, poison, acid, petrification, disease
The blue-eyed fox: can survive underwater. can see invisible creatures. is carnivorous. is not a valid polymorphable form. is female. is normally generated hostile. can follow you to other levels. is nasty. is strong. can pick up weapons and food. can pick up magical items. wants the Amulet of Yendor. wants your quest artifact. waits for you to come into view. wants the Amulet of Yendor, the Bell of Opening, the Book of the Dead, the Candelabrum of Invocation, and your quest artifact. can be seen through infravision. cannot be tamed.

A quadrupedal demihuman. 'Why' is the nemesis a blue-eyed fox, you ask? Because the older antagonist in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Jade Fox/碧眼狐狸's name also translates to "blue-eyed fox."

Frequent monsters

n kitsune (No tile)
Difficulty	4
Attacks	Weapon 2d4 physical, Claw 0d0 seduction

n kitsune (No tile)
Difficulty	4
Attacks	Weapon 2d4 physical, Claw 0d0 seduction
Base level	2
Base experience	30
Speed	12
Base AC	7
Base MR	10
Alignment	-7 (chaotic)
Frequency (by normal means)	0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable	No
Weight	1450
Nutritional value	400
Size	medium
Resistances	poison
A kitsune: has a head, a couple of arms, and a torso. regenerates HP quickly. is poisonous to eat. is omnivorous. is not a valid polymorphable form. can change between human and animal forms. is normally generated hostile. can pick up weapons and food. can be seen through infravision.

d werefox (No tile)
Difficulty	3
Attacks	Bite 2d3 physical

d werefox (No tile)
Difficulty	3
Attacks	Bite 2d3 physical
Base level	2
Base experience	28
Speed	15
Base AC	7
Base MR	10
Alignment	-7 (chaotic)
Frequency (by normal means)	0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable	No
Weight	280
Nutritional value	200
Size	tiny
Resistances	poison
A werefox: has no hands. regenerates HP quickly. is poisonous to eat. is carnivorous. is not a valid polymorphable form. can change between human and animal forms. is normally generated hostile. can be seen through infravision. never leaves a corpse.

Home Level: Shrine and Hermit Master's Cave

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Locate Level: Haunted Castle

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Nemesis Level: Hidden Village/Bandit Canyon

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Messages

Entry

First time:

You find yourself deep in the woods, standing before a shrine and a shallow cave. You recognize the
home of your master and the school out in the woods. There are far less disciples
than usual, and something is obviously wrong.

You must check on your master!

Next time:

Once again, you stand before your master's home.

If already rejected twice due to bad alignment:

Again you darken your master's door.  Your intuition hints that this may be
the final time you come here.

Quest guardians

If #chatting before the quest is complete:

"Greetings, brave <currentrank>.  It is good to see you."
"Ah, <playername>!  Surely you can help us in our hour of need."
"Greetings, <brother|sister>.  Our master has great need of your help."
"Alas, it seems as if even <deity> has deserted us."
"May <deity> be with you, <brother|sister>."

If #chatting after the quest is complete:

"Greetings, brave <currentrank>.  It is good to see you again."
"Ah, <playername>!  Our deepest gratitude for all of your help."
"Greetings, <brother|sister>!  Perhaps you will take some time to spar with us?"
"With this test behind you, may <deity> bring you mastery."
"May <deity> be with you, <brother|sister>."

Quest leader

When you first meet your quest leader:

"Ah, <playername>, my child, come closer. My eyes are not what they once were.
I am glad to see you returned. Ruin has come to our school.
I would see if you truly have the makings of a sword saint."

When you return, having been rejected due to lack of experience:

"Again, my <son|daughter>, you stand before me.  Are you sufficiently honed?"

This message is not currently used:

"Once more, <playername>, you stand within within my home.  Are you ready now?"

When you are expelled from the quest for having failed the alignment test seven times:

"I would say I am disappointed in you, <playername>, but in truth I have failed you.
You have not just lost your way, you have shown the path of the sword saint to be beyond you.
I should never have allowed it to come to this. I recommend you cast aside your weapon.
The path of <deity> would shatter you as an ill-forged blade."

When being rejected due to lack of experience:

"No, alas, you are not yet ready. Return to your travels and hone yourself further.
You stand now as a <currentrank>, return to me once you claim
the title of %R"

When being rejected due to having worse than pious alignment:

"No, no, you stray from the path, my child. Were I to put the true test
to you, you would not have the fortitude to claim victory.
Consider the teachings of <deity> and continue your training.
Return once you have healed your ill spirit."

When finally assigned the quest:

"Yes, <playername>, it is as I hoped. You show the makings of a true sword saint.
Sit, and I will tell you of what occurred.
"Some time after you left, the school was attacked by a legion of fox spirits.
They struck in the night and raided our home for treasures.
Worst of all, a blue-eyed fox spirit stole away with the Eye of Jiroshi.
"The elder apprentices already attempted to retrieve it, and they have not returned.
We are defenseless, and the loss of the Eye could have dire consequences.
"You must travel to the Haunted Castle, and from there proceed to the
canyon village that the blue-eyed fox and its bandits reside.
Once you have found it, slay the spirit and return the Eye.

Encouragement

If you subsequently chat to your quest leader, you are encouraged:

"You can prevail, if you rely on <deity>."
"Remember that the blue-eyed fox is a master of the arcane."
"Be pure, my <son|daughter>."
"Beware, the Haunted Castle has dangers all its own.."
"Remember your training and you will prevail."
"Acquire and wear the Eye of Jiroshin if you can.  They will aid you
against the blue-eyed fox."
"Call upon <deity> when your need is greatest.  You will be answered."
"The kitsune are shape-shifters. If you feel feverish after fighting one, drink pure water."
"Beware the wiles of the kitsune."
"Wear the Eye of Jiroshi.  It will assist you in your efforts.."

Locate and goal levels

When first entering the locate level:

You arrive at the Haunted Castle at last. Now, to follow the trail
to the bandit village.

When returning:

Again, you reach the Haunted Castle.

When first entering the goal level:

You barely even recognize when you stumble on the Hidden Village.
Somewhere within, the blue-eyed fox hides...

When returning:

Again, you arrive at the Hidden Village.

Quest nemesis

When first encountering the quest nemesis:

"Ah, so the feeble old man sends another fledgling into my jaws?
"You claim to be a sword saint? Hmph! Your training
will not stop me from feasting upon your bones."

Upon further meetings:

"Back so soon, <currentrank>?"

And on the 4th and subsequent meetings:

"I tire of these games. Lay down and die."

When you have the Eye of Jiroshi, but the blue-eyed fox is still alive:

"Return the Eye of Jiroshi to me, or I will ensure
your end is slow and painful."

Discouragement

[The nemesis] will occasionally utter maledictions:

"Your weapon is as feeble as your skills are."
"You are no match for me."
"Perhaps I could gift you to my sisters."
"Despair now, <currentrank>.  <deity> cannot help you."
"I will eat your heart."
"Your death will be slow and painful.  That I promise!"
"Do you have any clue how many warriors I have slain?"
"Perhaps when I finish you, I will return for the rest of your school."
"I feel your powers failing you, <currentrank>.  You shall die now."
"With the Eye of Jiroshi, I will be unstoppable."

Victory

When picking up your quest artifact:

As you pick up the Eye of Jiroshi, you feel
its power in your body. Your sight seems clearer,
your arms stronger. You can tell now that the 
piercing gaze of the Eye was a great threat
to the fox and its disciples.

When killing the nemesis:

The fox howls in pain:
"You may have won this day, sword-saint, but I swear
that I will one day have vengeance upon you!"
With that, the creature perishes.

When returning to your quest leader:

"I knew you could do it. The spirit slain and the Eye recovered.
You have done excellently.
"You have proven yourself to be well on your way to mastery.
Take the Eye of Jiroshi, that it might show you the way.
Continue your journey, and retrieve the Amulet of Yendor.
Reach heaven through violence."

When subsequently throwing the Eye of Jiroshi to the Grand Master:

"The Eye is a potent tool. It turns aside hostile gazes, and
can reveal those creatures which hide their shape. 
It will also further empower your weapon of choice.
Take it and return to the Dungeons of Doom. It is safer in your hands
than mine."

Post-quest

When talking to the Grand Master after the quest:

"Welcome back, <playername>.  How is your quest for the Amulet going?"

When talking to the Grand Master after getting the Amulet:

"You have done the impossible, my friend. The teachings of
<deity> have served you well. Return to the Dungeons of
Doom, and travel from there to the Astral Plane. There, 
you must offer the Amulet to <deity>. I do not think
I will see you again in life, but I hope
to spar with you in the halls of the gods."