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

[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?

[saddleclub]

The snake is near useless and the strange pink woman is indecipherable. No, make that both strange pink women. The one who doesn't know how to use a comb has at least shown proficiency in climbing.

[purrtagonist]

[from over on the side where he's eavesdropping]

Thanks!

[FINGERGUNS]

[saddleclub]

Proficiency in eavesdropping as well, apparently.

[purrtagonist]

I'm a nosy busybody.

[two-fingered salute and a wink]

[saddleclub]

[Hm.]

Then you may yet be actually useful.

[purrtagonist]

Who, me. No way.

I'm pretty useless, actually.

[saddleclub]

Oh yes, I'm sure. What utter nonsense.

[purrtagonist]

[a soft snort]

You're a no-nonsense kind of guy, aren't you?

[saddleclub]

I would hope so. Which is why these trials are irksome.

[purrtagonist]

[ha]

That's how Randy-san made them sound.

[his expression shifts from gentle amusement to something thoughtful]

Complex questions about morality from the perspective of the trial runner, huh. . .

[saddleclub]

Just so, in at least two cases.

[purrtagonist]

Charming.

[note: the way he says that word makes it clear he doesn't think it charming at all]

[saddleclub]

Indeed. They have no manners.

[purrtagonist]

Well, I already knew that.

[he continues in a blase tone]

Kidnapping is a pretty major lapse in etiquette.

[agoodnoe]

... Is that a yes, then?

[saddleclub]

Obviously.

[agoodnoe]

I see, you've certainly taken the time to get to know them.

[saddleclub]

...

[Don't guilt him]

[agoodnoe]

[ Look at this face, does it look like he does not mean that earnestly. ]

[saddleclub]

[Can't handle.]

You can stop sparkling.

[agoodnoe]

I'm doing what-?

[saddleclub]

The thing with your face.

[agoodnoe]

What is my face doing?