Puppeteer

The player is approached by a mysterious figure, known only by the alias "Puppeteer". He declares Shadow an "interesting face" and invites him to become one of his stage actors. The story that the Puppeteer is currently re-enacting is one that tells of a monk who once lived in a forest, who protected wayfarers from ill-meaning spirits and criminals. The monk was highly valued by the grateful citizens. However, an envious king ordered the monk's execution.

The loss of the monk meant that the forest was alive once more, and evil could prosper once again. A hero, played by Shadow, is needed, to wear the Monk's armour and assume his role.