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Plasmatio Mods ([personal profile] divus) wrote in [community profile] plasmatio2019-03-30 12:05 am

TRIAL | WEEK SIX

SIXTH 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 coffins at the center. However, now that the trial has begun, the coffins of our victims are open, their bodies is available for examination.

Once everyone has gathered, Sincerity heaves a sigh and glances from the gathered group, to the coffins, and back to the group. "Right, well... I was hoping we wouldn't be gathered here for this this weekend, but here we are. If you've got any questions, ask me. The only way out of this is through it, so we'd better get to work."

He says it with all the weariness of someone who's had to say the same thing several times already, and then looks to Beauty.

Beauty, meanwhile, stands at Sincerity's side with his hands primly folded behind his back. Likewise, when he speaks he's a little weary himself.

"Sincerity-senpai will handle all of your questions throughout the day, whereas I'll be your guide for locations you wish to visit." There's a pause. "Best of luck to all of you."

"...oh, right!" Sincerity realizes something suddenly - he claps his hands to get everyone's attention. "I hope you all dressed up, 'cause uh, if you didn't... well, you'll find out... now."

Anyone who did not dress their best for trial will find themselves decked out in the fanciest, most impractical clothing they can imagine.

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: Justice, Ambition, Indulgence, Merriment, and Love. 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 sixth trial!

Each trial is surrounded by different circumstances, so don't expect this one to play out the same way as the last, but 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 ([plurk.com profile] bloodthirstiest) is taking point on the trial today, and Danielle ([plurk.com profile] entrappings) is her backup.

Thank you, and have fun!

ritualization: (2)

[personal profile] ritualization 2019-03-30 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[he doesn't seem to catch it, actually.]
haw: (pic#12982818)

[personal profile] haw 2019-03-30 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ well ok then. he is going to physically go over to ishi. ]

What's goin' on, Ishikiri-jisan?
ritualization: (g1)

[personal profile] ritualization 2019-03-30 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I-- I do not know.

[he's clutching his sword almost protectively, looking very confused.]

How would there be a second-?
haw: (pic#12933101)

[personal profile] haw 2019-03-30 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Is that one a fake?
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[personal profile] ritualization 2019-03-30 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
It must be. This almost never leaves my side, though, so I do not know how it would have been replicated...

[literally what the fuck, how are there two of him, he has as much clue as majima.]
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[personal profile] nosediving 2019-03-30 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Blame Game plants incriminating evidence toward an individual of the user's choice. If that were the case, a second sword that looks like yours wouldn't be impossible . . .
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[personal profile] ritualization 2019-03-30 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
-you think someone was attempting to cast suspicion on me, then?

[the furrow in his brow deepens as he glances between the two swords.]
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[personal profile] nosediving 2019-03-30 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Those of us here know what your alignment and chosen divine power are. For the power in question, you would be the ideal target. I don't see another reason for why there would be a second sword.
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[personal profile] haw 2019-03-30 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ nods at brick!! ]

S'exactly what I was gonna say. Plus, didn't we have confirmation that it was Catra's power?
chromatized: (> won't you let it lie)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
... Catra's dead though. Why would she bother implicating someone who wasn't involved in her death?
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[personal profile] nosediving 2019-03-30 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[He fidgets, as though he's fighting to get the words out.]

The power is to incriminate someone of the user's choice. It doesn't say anything about whether the target is innocent or guilty.
chromatized: (> look at this photograph)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
... Involved doesn't have to mean he's a murderer. But that doesn't mean he wasn't there.
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[personal profile] ritualization 2019-03-30 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
...I suppose you're right. I knew when I revealed myself that it was a possibility, but...

[he shakes his head, glancing down.]