conversations.from: system
conversations.value: The village of Yellowbridge, on the edge of the Rin Empire, isn't a particularly dangerous place. There's always a little trouble when the caravans come through in the spring, and there was that one time the the Mings' pig went missing, but that's about it. Now, though, two children have gone missing.
  
  The orphaned niece and nephew of Chao Daiyu, the crippled martial arts master, have been gone for two days now. Whatever your business in the village, you have agreed to meet with the old man, who is seeking any help he can get.
  
  There is, of course, more to this than there seems. But for now, this is a story about two missing children. What it will become remains to be seen.
  
  (Please note that this is set in a Chinese-esque world, not the actual place. In addition, the names in this game are by and large not actually Chinese, at least on purpose. I'm just hoping they're not curse words, personally.)
  
  This is a second instance of a story I'm narrating mainly for some RPG friends. I'm looking forward to seeing how the two diverge.
  
  **Please submit at least a couple paragraphs on your character, and feel free to come up with your cards.** At this point I have one invitation I'm waiting to hear back on and one open slot.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A scrap you cut from Chao Mu’s bedspread. It smells a little odd, but you’ve noticed that this town seems to have several unusual blends.
conversations.prefix: Cloth with Spilled Tea:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is a bit of blood on the piece with the handle. Found on the floor next to Mu’s bed.
conversations.prefix: Shattered Tea Cup:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Magistrate Yanji isn't just an incompetent drunk, he's dangerous to the people in his jurisdiction. Something should be done.
conversations.prefix: Expose the Magistrate:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A small scroll with the character for “duty.”. It hangs over Ah Min’s bed. Though it is in the same hand as the “family” scroll, there is a shakiness to this one as though the calligrapher was trembling.
conversations.prefix: "Duty" Calligraphy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Found under Ah Min's bed, this piece of paper has writing, but not in any language you recognize.
conversations.prefix: Paper With Strange Symbols:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Very sharp. Found under Ah Min’s pillow.
conversations.prefix: Small Knife:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An elderly beggar from Dao-Ming Zhang's hometown.
conversations.prefix: Mei:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hosts more merchants and camels than you can shake a stick at during the spring.
conversations.prefix: Caravanserai:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The labyrinthine caves north of Yellowbridge are mostly unexplored, but the outermost caverns are a favorite with adventurous young lovers.
conversations.prefix: Limestone Caves:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Here Pinkhand Lo offers a variety of brews both common and exotic. The aroma differs from season to season, but is always pleasant.
conversations.prefix: Lo's Teashop:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The practice yard is empty now, but this was once a notable kung-fu academy. The old master still lives here.
conversations.prefix: Master Chao's Dojo:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The camp of the Pakrhee Clan, recently arrived from the west.
conversations.prefix: Nomad Camp:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Meticulously clean, but with an altar for sacrifice and bowls to collect the blood.
conversations.prefix: Sacrificial Chamber:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It may be small here, but this is one of the main waterways of the empire further east.
conversations.prefix: Shore of the Tzin River:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A small inn with a few private rooms for merchants who are tired of caravanserai-style accommodations.
conversations.prefix: Spicegrass Inn:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The village on the east bank of the Tzin is named after this wide bridge.
conversations.prefix: The Yellow Bridge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Thirteen year old niece of Chao Daiyu. Has a talent for making dumplings.
conversations.prefix: Ah Min Chao:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Widowed innkeeper of the Spicegrass Inn. Has a small herd of children.
conversations.prefix: Biyu Ming:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A man with nondescript features and prematurely grey hair. Looks like he's going  from teenager to elderly without bothering with middle age.
conversations.prefix: Dan Zhu:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A scarred man in his mid-thirties. Warleader of the Pakrhee.
conversations.prefix: Ghun:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A woman of about twenty, with a withdrawn manner and a drum strapped to her back. Shaman of the Pakrhee.
conversations.prefix: Ki Jun:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A member of the Pakrhee clan. She lost her husband during the clan's journey across the desert and steppe and her son soon after.
conversations.prefix: Lan Pak:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The local representative of imperial law and order. Perpetually drunk.
conversations.prefix: Magistrate Yanji:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Chao Daiyu is well known in the martial arts world as the Golden Cobra Master, but since suffering a stroke some years ago, he has been unable to more the right side of his body.
conversations.prefix: Master Daiyu Chao:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Leader of the Pakrhee nomads, sometimes called the Iron Lady. Rides a particularly grumpy camel.
conversations.prefix: Matriarch Tak Ji:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Eight year old nephew of Chao Daiyu. Perpetually sticky, despite his sister's best efforts.
conversations.prefix: Mu Chao:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Proprietor of the local tea shop, called Pinkhand because of his birthmark. Mildly smarmy.
conversations.prefix: Pinkhand Lo:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Master Chao's servant, an elderly woman with surprising dexterity for her age.
conversations.prefix: Qi Mu:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A woman of indeterminate age wearing a mask divided down the center between red and black. Never raises her voice.
conversations.prefix: Red Maiden:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A retired caravan guard, caretaker of the caravanserai, and friend to the cats of Yellowbridge.
conversations.prefix: Shorthair Shan:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A former enemy of the Red Maiden, now a convert and her bodyguard.
conversations.prefix: The Brute:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's dark, it's damp, and there's nowhere for the smoke from any fires to go.
conversations.prefix: Labyrinthine Caves:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There are craftsmen, and then there are artists. Your talent and hard work show in whichever medium you choose.
conversations.prefix: Artist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've proven your erudition by passing the grueling Imperial exams, and hold a position in the official hierarchy.
conversations.prefix: Civil Servant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've devoted yourself to a creed or philosophy and to a life of contemplation. Of course, some people contemplate best on the road.
conversations.prefix: Monastic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a very useful skill set that you most definitely did not acquire in the shadier places of the Empire.
conversations.prefix: Not a Thief, I Swear!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have enormous potential as a martial artist, but lack training.
conversations.prefix: Untrained Prodigy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were the best of the best back home, but out here in the wide world you're just one of the rest.
conversations.prefix: Village Hero:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's something about the way you talk, the way you move. You're compelling.
conversations.prefix: Charismatic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You spot the things others pass over, and find solutions no one else thinks of.
conversations.prefix: Clever:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are balanced within yourself, and shaking you is a major feat.
conversations.prefix: Inner Peace:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes you see things others can't -- auras, spirits of the land or of the dead -- and you've learned to take advantage of this ability.
conversations.prefix: Spiritually Attuned:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Do I really need to say it? Fine.
  
  Your kung-fu is strong!
conversations.prefix: Strong Kung-Fu:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not exactly durable. You might want to avoid brawls, strenuous exercise, and strong winds.
conversations.prefix: Frail:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When you get angry, you get *really* angry, and you stay that way.
conversations.prefix: Hot Tempered:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You think a great deal of yourself, resulting in overconfidence and arrogance.
conversations.prefix: Hubris:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Graciously admitting you're wrong? Not your strong suit.
conversations.prefix: Stubborn:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: In the world of martial arts, prowess is a goal in itself.
conversations.prefix: Be A Master:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This land is a mystery in itself. You want to see and explore, to find out what's just out of sight.
conversations.prefix: News Horizaons:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Some particular act of villainy or carelessness has caught your attention. You intend to make it right.
conversations.prefix: Right A Wrong:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This land holds many mysteries. One in particular has caught your attention.
conversations.prefix: Uncover A Secret:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You seek vengeance, whether on your own behalf or that of another.
conversations.prefix: Vengeance:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want to find a place to call home, or people to call family.
conversations.prefix: Where the Heart Is:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: On close examination, these financial documents show that Magistrate Yanji has been embezzling money meant for vital waterworks maintenance.
conversations.prefix: Evidence of Embezzlement:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Master Chao can no longer demonstrate his techniques, but he has recorded what he can in this small booklet.
conversations.prefix: Golden Cobra Kung-Fu Manual:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The signature broadsword of Chao Daiyu.
conversations.prefix: Golden Cobra Sword:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A simple blend of local herbs, made by Pinkhand Lo.
conversations.prefix: Invigorating Tea:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's hard to read, but it's better than nothing.
conversations.prefix: Map of the Caves:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A concoction brewed by Pinkhand Lo specifically for the crippled kung-fu master. Said to promote general health and aid in the balancing of internal energies.
conversations.prefix: Master Chao's Medicinal Tea:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Brewed by Pinkhand Lo from some of his more exotic ingredients.
conversations.prefix: Sedative Tea:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There are cats all over Yellowbridge. Where do they all come from?
conversations.prefix: All the Cats!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The younger brother of the famed artist Dao-ming Zhang disappeared from the next village over many years ago. Is it possible to find out what happened to him after all this time?
conversations.prefix: The Disappearance of Zawei Zhang:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This is the room where Master Chao's niece and nephew have slept since coming to live with him.
conversations.prefix: Ah Min and Mu's Room:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are several potential clues here, but you cannot be sure what is useful and what is simply the debris of everyday life. Choose carefully.
conversations.prefix: Investigate the Chao Children's Room:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A small scroll with the character for “family.”. It hangs over Mu’s bed. It looks to be by the same moderately skilled calligrapher as the “duty” scroll.
conversations.prefix: "Family" Calligraphy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Abha has been traveling the Land of Fire since he was fifteen, practicing the art of Yoga. Fifty years later Abha is a man of inquisitive patience.
conversations.prefix: Traveling Yogi:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are balanced within yourself, and shaking you is a major feat.
conversations.prefix: Inner Peace:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Abha Avanti carries a terminal flaw within himself. There is a blackness eating him from the inside out. This causes him a pain that Yoga cannot even begin to diminish.
conversations.prefix: Frail:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This land holds many mysteries. One in particular has caught your attention.
conversations.prefix: Uncover A Secret:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's something about you that makes people ill ease - maybe it's your skills, your bearing, or something in your aura.  Whatever it is, you're the first one to be blamed whenever anything goes wrong.
conversations.prefix: Suspicion:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A proud craftsman, you are a master of metalwork. Whether it's swords or farming tools, the village can look to you for help when it's needed.
conversations.prefix: Blacksmith:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Years of toil under hammer and fire have left you physically and mentally strong.
conversations.prefix: Forged Strength:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a simple man of simple tastes, and you may have grown callous towards gentler sides of life. Hard labour will do that, sometimes.
conversations.prefix: Rough-Hewn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You may have missed your chance to find a wife and family, but that doesn't stop the idea from haunting you.
conversations.prefix: Family:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are beginning to question the discipline you have been taught. You know exactly how the philosophy you have been taught would react to this situation, but is it the right way?
conversations.prefix: Uncertainty and doubt:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The world is strange, exciting, joyful, cruel and confusing. You seek to find inner, personal order in a world of chaos.
conversations.prefix: Inner Peace:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Abha grew knowing no father or mother, only his fellow orphans. Two young ones without Parents and lost in the world hits close to home.
conversations.prefix: Birds of a Feather: