The Eighth Trial

[hot_mess_express]

Who: Heroes
When: Day 17, morning
Where: the party zone The Fairy Circle

Come hither, Heroes. Prove thy worth.

Just like always, the train shudders in response to some foreign power. You’ve been here before, haven’t you? You know what will happen when you venture out of the train and into the dark forest beyond in search of some old house, or a tower, or whatever fresh nonsense awaits you.

But there’s no inexplicable new castle or what-have-you. Instead the air outside the train is filled with glittering bubbles floating lazily above what appears to be a collection of large white mushrooms grown in a circle.

Obviously there is no door, and touching any of the bubbles will simply cause them to burst. Should you step into the circle, however….

Foolish heroes, destined to be swallowed by the encroaching malice… can your hearts truly withstand the nightmare that is reality?

Darkness overtakes you.


When you wake up the first thing you may notice is this game has a soundtrack. The music appears to have no discernible source and fills the entire room. ... and what a room it is.

It appears you’ve been transported to some kind of… children’s… birthday party?

At the far end of the room is a large table with a sign above it reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY. It’s a pretty impressive set up with a variety of goodies including noise makers, party hats, disposable plates and cups, and enough sugar to fuel a whole room full of grade schoolers

The biggest and arguably most important party refreshment sits right in the middle of the table, however; a giant bowl of fruit punch. Don’t worry children it’s non-alcoholic. It's also not suspicious at all.


For now, don't worry! Mingle! Eat food! Don't think about all the bad things going on right now!! And don't forget to read the rules near the punch bowl.

RULES ☆ EFFECTS ☆ Q&A ☆ TURN-IN ☆ WINNERS & ENDGAME

Comments

[nihilmancy]

A library would be nice, but it depends on how long we will be here.

[bad_crowmance]

A library, huh.... Doesn't sound too bad.

[nihilmancy]

It would help relieve boredom, anyhow.

[bad_crowmance]

It's not what I would pick for that job, but it would do it okay.

[nihilmancy]

Yes, I. I know. Casino.

[bad_crowmance]

Casino! I'm just saying, it'd be a great investment.

[nihilmancy]

[Not even touching that, anymore, some things won't budge.]

After casino, what would be your choice?

[bad_crowmance]

[ Smart move. ]

I'd say a gym or a training room.

[nihilmancy]

It will feel really good waking up in the morning, and resolutely not going there.

[bad_crowmance]

Speak for yourself! I'd definitely go there.

[nihilmancy]

I would too. Sometimes.

[bad_crowmance]

"Sometimes."

[nihilmancy]

Often enough. It's fine, I've gotten plenty of exercise in my life.

[bad_crowmance]

Of course, of course.

[nihilmancy]

I know, I know, I don't exactly look the part. But I do like to stay active.

[bad_crowmance]

I wouldn't say there's any one way to "look the part." It's more your attitude about it that has me questioning it.

[nihilmancy]

I'm compulsively sarcastic, Crow, you should know this by now.

[bad_crowmance]

Yes, I had figured that out.

[nihilmancy]

Well. Here's another one because I want to win. Can you perform any kind of music?

[bad_crowmance]

No clue! How about you?

[nihilmancy]

Yes, I play the flute.

[bad_crowmance]

That's pretty cool.

[nihilmancy]

It is a good way to pass the time sometimes.