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

[lapofluxury]

I gotta say, it's also ridiculous how cold it is in here. Crop tops are not meant for cold weather.

[even if it comes with baggy pants and a long knit jacket. he has sandals on! sandals!! his toes are freezing!]

I wish I had your onesie.

[purrtagonist]

I knew this thing would come in handy.

[everyone who judged him before must be super jealous now, right??]

[lapofluxury]

You could share the warmth and hold me gently.

[purrtagonist]

[without missing a beat]

Sorry. You'd have to take me out to dinner for that one, too.

[lapofluxury]

Damn. Striking out with every swing.

[purrtagonist]

[wags a finger at his temple, amusement dancing in his expression]

I used to play baseball; that's why.

[lapofluxury]

I have never done a sport in my entire life unless it was in gym.

[purrtagonist]

Thaaat explains it.

[lapofluxury]

Can't even do pushups.

[purrtagonist]

You should try jogging. It'll help you get back into shape in a jiffy.

[lapofluxury]

Maybe someday I can parkour and do fancy flips like you.

[purrtagonist]

[heh]

Maybe.

I'll be cheering you on, all right?

[lapofluxury]

I feel motivated already.