TRIAL | WEEK FOUR

[divus]

FOURTH TRIAL

The participants' sleep the night before is blessedly free of god-sent dreams, and when they wake and the morning dawns bright and early, they find themselves drawn to the courtyard.

The courtyard looks mostly the same as it did the day before - filled with statues of each of the participants, with frosted glass-topped coffin at the center. However, now that the trial has begun, the coffins of our victims are open, their bodies is available for examination.

Cunning, for obvious reasons, is standing alone among the statues, waiting for everyone to arrive. His arms are folded over his chest and he's leaning against whatever statue is conveniently behind him, eyeing the participants as they fill the courtyard. When the last participant arrives, he speaks.

"So hey, thanks to someone today's trial will be a little different. You know these things still need two of us, right?"

A voice interrupts him, coming from the courtyard's entrance. "Don't worry, I'm not going to make you do this alone. I'm here now, so we can get this started!"

Ambition, clad in her usual mask and flowing robes, strides forward. In stark contrast to last week's appearance, she seems much more composed than before - in fact, she seems perfectly at ease, and she heads up to join Cunning, crossing her arms and surveying the group imperiously.

"Cunning's in charge of field trips today, and I'll be handling your questions. Try not to ask anything too ridiculous, got it?"

Behind them, above the doorway to the altar room, marble busts appear depicting the masked faces of the five suspected gods, names etched upon their stands: Merriment, Ambition, Justice, Cunning, and Disorder. The culprit is among their ranks, but which team will bear the burden?

Good luck, everyone. You have nine hours to cast your vote... and your time starts now.

VICTIMS;



SUSPECTS;

OOC NOTES

Hello, everyone, and welcome to our fourth trial!

Each trial is surrounded by different circumstances, so don't expect this one to play out the same way as the last, but for now we're going to cut back a bit on the overview and trust you all to go forward on your own. Still, read on for a general reminder on what to keep in mind while playing with the game's specific trial mechanics:

Participants will have the chance to investigate a preserved version of the temple as it was on murder night by providing the name of the location they wish to investigate to the appropriate host. Only one location may be investigated at a time, and no more than three characters should take part in the investigation. Clues from the death announcement dream and the characters' bodies themselves will provide hints for which places you may want to investigate, so these will serve as good ic talking points. The accompanying host is able to manipulate the environment upon request to allow you to test theories. We suggest that you visit locations to confirm or deny theories that have come up in discussion at the trial, or to search for clues if you get stuck. The others can and should continue to brainstorm while the investigation crew is away. Characters may revisit previously searched locations.

The purpose of these trials is determining which god is considered responsible for the actions of their follower, and in turn, which god will therefore lose a follower. Ultimately, your task here is to sway the group at large into voting the way best plays to your strategy and not just for solving a crime. Remember that no matter what conclusion you come to, there's never any guarantee that any actual culprit will be up for execution. We highly encourage that you start early thinking about which god may have had the most to gain from the crime, so you aren't finding yourself voting blind at the last moment. When you're ready, please place your character's vote over on the voting page. Voting will close at 6PM PST/9PM EST, and will serve as our activity check for the week, so please be sure you get your vote in before it ends unless you have contacted us previously.

If you have any questions at any time, please let do us know by pinging us on Discord or on plurk! Britt (bloodthirstiest) is taking point on the trial today, and Danielle (entrappings) is her backup.

Thank you, and have fun!

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Comments

[arockstar]

[Hm. Well. This is awkward.]

Uh... Actually, I guess I should fess up. I was the one that used Mutiny on Senri and Majima.

[He puts his hands up defensively though.]

I used it on them Friday morning, once we all woke up. I've been suspicious of them and, uh, wanting to see... if it might shake things up. I don't know. I had to use the power, man.

[odasaku]

It definitely shook things.

[ iN THE WRONG WAY ]

[arockstar]

Ugh, I know. I'm sorry. I sort of panicked when we had four bodies on our hands again.

[heartmunculus]

And Devil's Advocate can only be used during trial.

... Why were you suspicious of them?

[arockstar]

Yeah. I mean, I chose Mutiny when I chose Disorder, so it's not like—wait, could I have switched powers mid-week?

[oh my god. he'll get to that other q in a sec.]

[arockstar]

[after the above conversation about power-switching:]

Okay, so there you go. I had to use Mutiny. But, uh, I thought whoever killed Fortune must've been working with someone, and Senri and Majima always seem so buddy-buddy... It was a shot in the dark, I know, but I felt like I had to try something.

[ritualization]

[he is just. pressing his hand to his face.]

...thank you for saying so, Newt-san, but in the future: please reconsider shaking things up when there are four bodies.

[this is the most exhausted dad voice.]

[arockstar]

Well, the hope was the one of them was guilty, or at least... Knew something, I don't know. I had a feeling and I went with it.

[He shrugs.]

Guess I was wrong. But, uh, in any case... That should cross a clue off our list.

[that's good right????]

[haw]

[ probably from further away, actively being held back ]

FUCK YOU, YA DISRESPECTFUL ASSHOLE, BUT I FORGIVE YA FOR YER TRANSGRESSIONS!

[digestif]

[ mizuki has a vicegrip on his wrist for the rest of this trial ]

Can you stop shouting?

[arockstar]

[.....??????]

Man, we really did a number on you this week, huh? My bad, dude.

[sedulitas]

[ JUDE WASN'T WRONG. THANKS!!! HE'S BEEN VALIDATED BUT AT THE SAME TIME.

WHAT DOES THIS PROVE.

he's

so

tired................ ]

Thanks for the honesty, Newt.

[arockstar]

It's, uh, the least I could do. Sorry about the confusion.

[psynergy]

...

At least we can cease wasting our time on that detail.

[Though there's an adult male murderer, you're not ruled out yet.]

[arockstar]

There we go. Bright side!

[haha...ha...]

[catraclysm]

... Hey, at least it was quality entertainment.

[arockstar]

[That gets a little laugh.]

Thanks. It, uh. I guess it could've been worse...? But still. My bad.

[hairckervoice]

Oh! Interesting!

[ taking notes ]

[arockstar]

[bless you entrapta. BROFIST!!]

[usogi]

You what?!

[HE GOT PUNCHED TWICE EXTRA TODAY BECAUSE OF YOU]

[arockstar]

I'm sorry! You're like, so innocent all the time... Ambition said last week that Fortune was killed by someone we hadn't even considered... Look, I just wanted to find her killer, okay?

[symphonise]

[ She laughs, clapping her hands. ]

Everyone should be considered suspicious, so you know what? You're valid.

[tootsiepop]

[just




gives him the most judgemental look.]

[selfimmolates]

[HE JUST GROANS

LOUDLY

FUCK YOU NEWT]

[bakaomi]

Really? You chose the yakuza and the guy who had pigtails?