The Fourth Trial

[hot_mess_express]

Who: Heroes
When: Day 9, Midday
Where: The Dragon's Tower


Come hither, Heroes. Prove thy worth.

The earth rumbles beneath your feet with a mighty roar. This time a crumbling stone tower looms above you, unscalable and unbreachable. At the top of the tower is a single window with a single light, beckoning. The only entrance at the base is an arched wooden door which creaks in protest when you open it.


Upon entering the tower you will find yourself in a large room with high walls constructed of dark, uneven brick stone. The ceiling is so high that you cannot see anything but darkness as torches lining the walls serve as the only source of light. The room itself is achingly cold. It’s reminiscent of a dungeon… or a treasure room.

But the only treasure to be found lies in the middle of the room; a small pile of seven bracelets, each one inlaid with a beautiful jewel corresponding to each team’s color. It may be fairly obvious, but just in case anyone is slow on the uptake:

“What is it that you treasure in this world? What are you willing to give up? Until you can decide that much, you will not be allowed to leave this room. It matters not to me if you rot in here.

However, I will tell you this much; should you decide who among you is most precious, only they may bear the weight of your altruism.”


Mingle | Pre-Game Rules | Hostages | Rooms | Endgame

Comments

[agoodnoe]

[ Listening... listening... ]

Isn't everyone precious?

[saddleclub]

One would think so.

[agoodnoe]

It's rather rude of them to imply otherwise.

[saddleclub]

From the get go that does imply we're picking our most valuable which is ridiculous. Granted, I'm indispensable, but I'm sure my other teammates have some value of their own.

[agoodnoe]

They are all equally important to you, aren't they?

[crimeson]

I think they're trying to make us pick and choose favorites. Mean.

[agoodnoe]

It's very rude, I could not choose a favorite.

[crimeson]

Hah, yeah, y'seem cute like that.

[agoodnoe]

It's not cute, it's fair.

[thereisnowhy]

Sora agrees! And it is hard to play favorites when nobody knows each other very well, anyway...?

[agoodnoe]

Yes- that is also a very valid point! It is unfair to say someone is a favorite when I have only had one more conversation with them than another!

[thereisnowhy]

It is a difficult game~ Sora has only talked to everyone on Ginger once...

[agoodnoe]

Perhaps- if a person where to volunteer, would that not be best?

[howlsitgoin]

That's what you'd think...

[agoodnoe]

We should make our decision as such!

[howlsitgoin]

Well we can't all take one...

[agoodnoe]

We should choose at random, so that no one is offended.

[enduringdawn]

It's like they're asking us for what who we think is the most precious?

Y'know, not that it makes it any easier or less weird sounding.

[agoodnoe]

I believe you all are.

[enduringdawn]

Well, there you have. That's why this is difficult and kind of silly.

[nihilmancy]

If only everybody had such an enlightened view. Such as the mysterious voice.

[agoodnoe]

Perhaps they are simply thoughtless.

[malignstar]

Is that sarcasm?

[agoodnoe]

Not at all.

[malignstar]

Huh, it's just not the sort of thing you expect to hear. Guess you're just a sincere kind of guy.