Tsugo City: 13 Main Actions

Sometimes you just need to follow your nose. No goal, no plan, just you and your thoughts and the smells and sounds carried on alley breezes. But of course, this is Tsugo City, and it's not long before excitement makes itself known. Or maybe you have decided to poke around somewhere specific, with more purposeful intent? 1-2: Lost or watched - This isn't where you wanted to be. To make matters worse, a misunderstanding, threat, or unfavourable social situation arises. Or a previously hinted-at danger becomes more real. An unfriendly NPC appears. Create a new one if necessary. +1 if you choose Open dialogue, or Enter combat. Or you may run away and Reflect as a free action. *What instinct drew you here? Who saw you, and what do they want?* 3-4: A glimpse of something curious - Something catches your attention. A strange sign carved into a wooden doorpost; the sound of an old song wafted through a crooked window - perhaps even a familiar and faint scent that you can't quite place. You hear the hint of a story, or an existing story moves onto the next stage. You become inspired. What did you see that doesn't quite make sense? 5-6: An unexpected entanglement - You were beginning to believe that you were simply wasting your time – but no. You’ve bumped straight into something that puts a whole new spin on the day. Somebody running. The bang of a door slamming. An entrance to a dungeon or strange, previously unseen building. Or maybe a crowd has gathered? Pick up story hint or an existing story moves onto the next stage. Your next action is free. *What is coincidence that brought you here? Fate? Or the machinations of some body or power unknown?*

Whether a mysterious old wreck the locals try to avoid or the suddenly empty dwelling of somebody you’ve been tailing for a while, you’ve finally managed to slip through an unheeded opening. - As the action title explains, you can only use this action for specific buildings your character knows of. Broader explorations must use the Investigate action. 1-2: A trap! - They knew you’d take the bait. They were waiting for you. Something mechanical clicks and you hear a mechanism shudder. Faces appear from the gloom, hard-set and angry. Lose the thread of the story you are working on for 3 days. You may not continue this story until then. You must either Enter combat or Break lock attempt in order to get away safe. *How did they know you were coming? Did somebody rat you out, or were you just careless?* 3-4: Found it – You get what you came for, learn what you needed to – and then turn as danger makes itself suddenly known. If you Enter combat and end victorious, you hear the hint of a story, or an existing story moves onto the next stage. If not, you lose the story thread for 3 days. 5-6: Mission success - you see what you suspected you might. An object that shouldn’t be here, a missing person trussed up and looking up at you with hopefully eyes. The entrance to a dungeon… You hear the hint of a story, or an existing story moves onto the next stage. You find 1 common item of your choice. +1 on all rolls if you Enter dungeon. *What did you discover. Does it change any of your priors?*

Whether combing through a suspicious location or pressing an NPC for answers, you're digging deeper—poking at shadows that might bite back. __If a physical investigation:__ 1-2: Not what you expected – and you expected something, at least. But no – nothing to see here. Lose the thread of the story you are working on for 3 days. You may not continue this story until then. Become distracted. You may Investigate again as a free action. *You were so sure… of what?* 3-4: It’s certainly there, but… – Just as you stand back up, back aching with the effort of poking around, you hear a footstep behind you. An unfriendly NPC appears. Create one if necessary. +1 if you Enter combat or Open dialogue. You hear the hint of a story, or an existing story moves onto the next stage. *Why is this person out to get you? And what do they know?* 5-6: Breakthrough! – A cleverly concealed trapdoor, the shimmer of something metal where it shouldn’t be, the rotting wooden door you were promised you’d find – you found it. Eventually. You hear the hint of a story, or an existing story moves onto the next stage. Gain a common item or access to a hidden area, triggering dungeon mode with a +1 modifier on all rolls within the dungeon. *What – and how – did you learn what you needed to?* __If a social investigation:__ - This requires a story hint or developing/active quest tied to the NPC—casual chit-chat won't work here. 1-2: Stonewalled – They see through your probing and shut down immediately, perhaps even calling for help or frantically signaling nearby allies for help. NPC drops 2 relationship ranks. Lose the thread of the story you’re pursuing for 3 days; you may not continue this story until then. An unfriendly NPC appears as narrative demands. Create one if needed. *What tipped them off? Were you too aggressive, or do they have something bigger to hide?* 3-4: Partial sip – they let something useful escape before clamming up, but their fear or anger leaves things tense. You earn a lead, but at a cost. You hear the hint of a story, or an existing story moves onto the next stage. NPC relationship drops 1 rank. You may not speak to this NPC again for 1 week. *What half-truth did they reveal, and why did they stop? Did you push too hard, or is somebody watching?* 5-6: Cracked open – Your question hits the mark; they spill details you needed – perhaps more than they attended. You hear the hint of a story, or an existing story moves onto the next stage. Learn the NPC’s secret desire. No relationship change. You weren’t looking for trust – just raw information. *What leverage or insight made them talk? How does this revelation change your pursuit?*