Seija Quest 4

[Tom]

> Perhaps 'single' and 'multiple' are distinct concepts? Or 'single' and 'plural'? Or maybe 'unique' and 'commonplace'?

> "Are they?" the voice adds.
> Maybe there's other concepts that are easier to grasp which can be used for the purpose of obtaining more of something?

[Kilgamayan]

> Well, 'one' and 'two' are distinct simple concepts...they're not really opposites, but they could work maybe?

[Tom]

> Well, 'one' and 'two' are distinct simple concepts...they're not really opposites, but they could work maybe?

> You could try but you really believe they have to be opposites to have a chance of succeeding.
> As you finish piecing together the last armor stand in the center of the room you notice a golden crown on the floor behind where it had fallen.

[Kilgamayan]

> ?
> Pick the crown up and look around for where it might go.
> If there's nowhere obvious for it to go, and no attempt to dissuade us from holding it or wearing it, try putting it on.

[Tom]

> ?
> Pick the crown up and look around for where it might go.
> If there's nowhere obvious for it to go, and no attempt to dissuade us from holding it or wearing it, try putting it on.

> You pick up the crown and look around for where it might've come from.  Perhaps it was placed inside that armor stand's helmet and fell out when it toppled?

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we feel anything unusual from holding it?
> If we do not, put it on.

[Tom]

> Do we feel anything unusual from holding it?
> If we do not, put it on.

> It feels somewhat heavy for it's size, could it be made of actual gold!?
> You decide to try wearing it.

> You're now Shinmyoumaru Sukuna - Descendant of the Inchlings
> Just as you return to studying astral patterns a loud thud from the room next door interrupts your thoughts.

[Kilgamayan]

> ???
> Hopefully Seija isn't knocking stuff over again...
> Head out of the Observatory and head into the Armory to check out what's going on.

[Tom]

> ???
> Hopefully Seija isn't knocking stuff over again...
> Head out of the Observatory and head into the Armory to check out what's going on.

> You decide to investigate and head over to the armory, running into Sariel on the way who points at Seija.  She appears to be wearing a golden ring on her head... wait that's Issun-Boushi's crown!  It got cursed by the Miracle Mallet when it's power ran out while being used to rule over the inchlings, making the bearer go mad with power.

> Seija Kijin blocks the path.

[Kilgamayan]

> Uh
> What options do we have for dealing with this?

[Tom]

> Uh
> What options do we have for dealing with this?

> You have to knock the crown off her head!

[Kilgamayan]

> Can the crown simply be lifted off of her, or is it magically affixed to her by virtue of the curse?
> How are the Mallet's reserves at the moment?

> Does Seija seem to have noticed us?
> Is she actively blocking the doorway, or is she just in the Armory room?

[Tom]

> Can the crown simply be lifted off of her, or is it magically affixed to her by virtue of the curse?
> How are the Mallet's reserves at the moment?

> Does Seija seem to have noticed us?
> Is she actively blocking the doorway, or is she just in the Armory room?

> It can just be knocked off you believe.
> You haven't used it for a while, therefore it should have magical power.

> Seija has certainly noticed you opening the door.
> She's standing in the center of the armory.

[Kilgamayan]

> Does the crown actually grant any additional power to its wearer? If so, what power might that be?

[Tom]

> Does the crown actually grant any additional power to its wearer? If so, what power might that be?

> From what you've heard it drives the bearer "mad with power", but you're not sure what exactly that means.  Perhaps it enhances one's magical abilities, but will they really be able to use them to their fullest extent while under it's influence?

[Kilgamayan]

> Give an uneasy smile.
> "Hey, Seija, whad'ja find?"

[Tom]

> Give an uneasy smile.
> "Hey, Seija, whad'ja find?"

> She snaps her fingers and familiars fly out towards the suits of armor, which begin to glow thereafter.
> "Who is Seija?" she asks in an echoed voice before adopting a defensive stance that is mirrored by the armor stands 'knights' in the room.

[Kilgamayan]

> Oh dear, that's not good.
> Where is Sariel at the moment?
> Did the voice sound angry, curious, or something else?

[Tom]

> Oh dear, that's not good.
> Where is Sariel at the moment?
> Did the voice sound angry, curious, or something else?

> It doesn't help thinking that the only other time you've fought against Seija you lost!
> Sariel is floating next to you eyeing Seija curiously.
> It sounds threatening with it's lingering echo.

[Kilgamayan]

> Cover our mouth, glance over to Sariel, and whisper "We need to get that crown off her head."
> Un cover our mouth and look back to Seija. "Y-You are, silly! And we're your friends!"

[Tom]

> Cover our mouth, glance over to Sariel, and whisper "We need to get that crown off her head."
> Un cover our mouth and look back to Seija. "Y-You are, silly! And we're your friends!"

> "I am the spirit of the Oni slain by Issun-Boushi" she replies in the same echoed voice.
> Her eyes dart to the Miracle Mallet on your side "You must be their descendant!"
> "Today I win back what was stolen from us long ago!" she roars while switching fighting stances.

> The 'Oni' then snaps her finger and a large circle surrounds the room.
> Suddenly the doll you came to know as Iris appears beside you and Sariel!
> She announces "Heads up, this is a hand to hand battle!  All spellcards and bombs will have no effect on her!"

[Kilgamayan]

> ...How are we at grappling?
> How are we at martial arts?

[Tom]

> ...How are we at grappling?
> How are we at martial arts?

> She's too gigantic to grapple!
> Seija taught you the basics in case you needed to defend yourself during the revolution.

[Kilgamayan]

> Based on our knowledge, what sort of pose is the 'oni' taking?

[Tom]

> Based on our knowledge, what sort of pose is the 'oni' taking?

> She's ready to parry the first attack you throw at her.

[Kilgamayan]

> How physically strong are we?
> What material is the floor made of? Could we slide along it with a running start, or would there be too much friction for that?

[Tom]

> How physically strong are we?
> What material is the floor made of? Could we slide along it with a running start, or would there be too much friction for that?

> Surprisingly strong for your size!
> The floor is made of alternating marble and granite tiles in a checkerboard pattern.  You reckon you could slide easily on it!

[Kilgamayan]

> Are the 'oni's legs spread wide enough we could slide through them underneath her?

[Tom]

> Are the 'oni's legs spread wide enough we could slide through them underneath her?

> Not in the current fighting stance.

[Kilgamayan]

> Well, here's hoping we can use her size against her.
> Dash directly at the 'oni'. Once we get close, veer off a bit to the side and try to slide feet-first past her, throwing a chop at the back of her knee.