Opium Den

After, Shadow House Master Hondo instructs the party to raid an opium den in The East Village. It has come to light that a foreign influence has infiltrated the village, bribed some of the guards, and began operations in a warehouse. The party will be judged on their approach, on how they enact justice but also the level of mercy to make a balance for maintaining honor and punishment. Remember, we wish to punish the operatives, learn of their loyalties and source, but also be mindful of the junkies as they are villagers of the Clan. We want to set a stern example but also exhibit respectful vengeance for this transgression. Upon completion, report back to Hondo with findings.


The party approaches the warehouse on 2 sides (front and back entrances) which were guarded by 4 bribed, clan spearmen. The 2 ninjas, Necfut and Rafiki, climbed the roof as well. The guards were greeted by the remaining party members, but the Necfut attempted to use a poisoned dart from above, missing the guard. The party engaged the the guards, killing 3, but 1 ran. Necfut chased the guard, but unfortunately lost him in the town due to a fumbled attempt at "shooting" him with a magic energy bolt.
The remaining party at the warehouse skillfully entered, starting with Felonius, a Sumo wrestler, charging through a curtain,.tackling down 3 thugs. Despite several fumbles from the clan party, they were victorious in defeating 8 thugs, and breaking up the opium den. From interrogating a lone surviving thug, Yami determined they worked for the Warlord Devil Shin. They also interviewed a Prostitute and a neighbor, whom indicated a cart delivers and picks up the junkies in 2 shifts. Yami then convinced the Prostitute, who was already paid by thugs for the night, to commit to some final service to some of the party members, before heading out. The party also secured a small chest of gold, and a large jar of opium balls.
When Necfut returned, he took 4 of the opium balls to make knockout poison. They then escorted the junkies out as well, Rafiki and Yum Yum dressed up as guards, and the party waited to ambush the cart driver for his return. Lastly, Batu and Necfut left on horseback to track down the guard who fled.


When the cart driver arrived, Rafiki failed at bluffing his way into his confidence, but Sake grappled the driver before he could escape. Batu and Necfut eventually caught up with the guard who fled, but the guard killed himself, disgraced as a failed warrior. They dragged the driver and thug, along with the opium and chest to Hando, making a full report. Hando gave the party the gold and requested they destroy the remaining opium. Rest up, take the gear you need, as tomorrow, the party must travel away for 2 weeks.