Jo and the Bush all/any Posted January 7 Posted January 7 (edited) Day 2: A Second Shattering A strange being wearing a borrowed mask of Callsign: Coral Swan snuck into the Ships Communications array. It had gone mostly unremarked that Coral Swan, the Communications Chief, had died in the initial blast. But in all the hubbub, no one has removed the permissions attached to the mask. So it was that a strange being stole the mask, and used it to activate protocols that were not meant to be active during emergencies. They wouldn’t be able to do this every night, and they were certain that someone would be along to disable it before long, but for tonight, they could tell the GM’s to know their place. Coral Swan flipped the PM switch from off to on. “Rusting GM’s, not letting me talk in private.” ⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙ <Callsign: Fuschia Ostrich> It would not be tolerated. An attempted murder via mob, and a successful murder via apparent suicide? Saboteur or no, Interim Captain Razer would not tolerate chaos on her ship. “All personnel are hereby confined to quarters. Essential personnel will be escorted to their duties. Anyone found outside of their quarters will be killed.” Razer sighed. She was doing what had to be done, but she knew the crew wouldn't be pleased. What she hadn't expected was a new mob at her door the next morning. ⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙ <Callsign: Azure Mouse> Jochen did not disobey orders. He sat in his quarters, fiddling with the Medallion he had retrieved. A Bronze Medallion, allowing one to hear what the Roshararans called the Tones of Preservation. That seemed odd to Jochen, who had always seen music as a Rosharan or Nalthian thing. On a whim, he put the Medallion on. He drank a vial filled with alcohol with Bronze shavings mixed in. He burned the metal, seeing if he could hear anything, but not expecting to. Yes, he could. That was odd, it was right outside his—his door flew backwards, ripped off its hinges by an Ironpull. A masked man walked through the empty doorway. “Give up the Medallion, and I'll make your death painless.” The attacker's voice was oddly modulated. One of the Saboteurs without a doubt. Jochen had never been a brave man. “Whatever you want, just please don't kill me,” he cried. He took off the Medallion and slid it to the attacker. The Saboteur bent to pick it up. They rose, examining it, when a bar crashed down on their head. Someone else stepped into Jochen’s view. They took the Medallion from the Saboteurs limp body, barely sparing a glance for Jochen. “Wait, I need that, that's mine,” he said, then stopped as his mysterious savior turned to look at him. Their face had no features, barely a nose, barely any lips, no hair, pale empty eyes. A kandra masking their identity. They shook their head and walked away. And Jochen didn't even try to stop them. ⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙ <Callsign: Mauve Crocodile> ADONALSIUM STORMING REBORN strode through the Halls of the SS TYRIAN, Ready to Complete his Great Work for the Night. It was not a Evil Work that he was setting out to do. It was Good and Necessary that Liven of Roshar must die. Regardless of what the Interim Captain Razor said, Adanalsium Storming Reborn could not stay in their quarters. They burned Zinc at a prodigious rate. Everyone whe could feel them would be put into sleep for no one could Resist the Emotional Pull of Adonalsium Storming Reborn. No One would be Awake to see them. And yet, there was Noise from down the Corridor. Conversation, Shouts, the pling of Metal striking Metal. Combat? Who was fighting? Who was Dying? Death was Adonalsium’s to Dish Out, no one else’s! Especially not that Ironeyes Fellow, who only represented Death as a tiny Sliver of Adonalsium’s own Power. Adonalsium strode around the corner to See 5 People in Pitched Combat. Metal was flying, glass knives were thrown, guns were firing. Adonalsium recognized all 5 of the combatants, but cared only for Liven. Liven was here? Liven was his target, excellent! Liven would die by Adonalsium’s hand! “Greetings and well met this fine Night you Lot! Lay down your Weapons and Kneel for you are in the Presence of Adonalsium Storming Reborn!” As was deserved, the fighting did stop, and everyone turned to face them. “I am Here for Levin, the Rest of you have My Permission to Leave and return to your Quarters, as the False Captain has requested.” The combatants glanced warily at Levin, likely wondering why Levin had done to Earn such Profound Attention. Adonalsium Storming Reborn grinned, then burst alight with the light of Retribution, for all the Powers in all the Cosmere were theirs to command. They Surged forward at Levin, grabbing them by the Throat and throwing them with all the Strength of the Koloss that had been Summoned to Chase the Tyrian. Levin hit the wall, and bounced off, surely dead, with Bones and Brains smashed into paste. Adonalsium Storming Reborn nodded at their limp Form, then smiled benevolently at the Other combatants, who now looked fearfully at them, as they should. “Thank you for your cooperation. Sleep well this Night, for it May be Your Last.” They turned, and began to walk back the way they came, dismissing the Light of Retribution as the went. A cry came from behind them. “No Gods, No Masters!” And something thick and sharp was launched at breakchest speeds through Adonalsium Storming Reborn’s body. They staggered, surprised that anyone would dare. Didn’t they know that they were Adonalsium Storming Reborn? They couldn’t even die, so what was the point of this disrespect? Adonalsium Storming Reborn fell to their Knees in the hallway, a pose that they were used to Seeing on other, lesser beings. They gripped the thick piece of metal. A Sword? Why on Threnody was there a Sword on the SS TYRIAN? Adonalsium Storming Reborn’s vision began to blacken, and they began to hear a faint song playing in the distance. A melody that they recognized from long ago. A dirge. Adonalsium-Rebirth-Will-Come’s arms dropped from the sword, as their last thoughts were of the funerary songs of Threnody. ⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙ <Callsign: Oxblood Beagle> Levin staggered to their feet and looked at the rest of the combatants in the hallway. “What the storms was that about???” ⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙●⊙ Violet Axolotl (Fletcher) attacked by a Coinshot, but survived. Oxblood Beagle (Levin) attacked by Saboteurs, but survived. Mauve Crocodile (Adonalsium Storming Reborn) was killed! They were Adonalsium Storming Reborn! But less importantly they were a Saboteur Rioter. Things to Note: A Mistborn has turned on PM’s for the cycle! Please include just the two GM's in your PM's with other players. Don't add Little Wilson. Please do not touch, delete, or edit any PM in your inbox titled Logbook. The IM for this game is @Little Wilson. Please reach out to her if you have concerns. This turn will close on Friday the 9th of January, at 9:00 AM Central Time/7 AM Pacific/15 GMT. Have fun! PLAYER LIST: Violet Axolotl: Fletcher (Past Lives) Taupe Gecko: H.E.A.R.T.H. (Past Lives) Sunburst Toucan: Ophelia Desci (Forgetful) Scarlet Octopus: Chiji Kaido (Silverist) Sapphire Elephant: Klin (Merchant) Salmon Meerkat: Dugh Thomas (Arrogant) Sage Kangaroo: Saboteur kandra meal Saffron Iguana: Arnold Johnson (Obsessively Neat) Quartz Zebra: Finch (Tinkerer) Plum Rhinoceros: Art (Stowaway) Pearl Chameleon: Neugier (Past Lives) Oxblood Beagle: Levin (Past Lives) Opal Lion: Dusk (Sleepy Old Man) Onyx Flamingo: Frisk (Past Lives) Mint Heron: Zense (Ship's Musician) Melon Dingo: Stormseeker the Wise (Returned) Mauve Crocodile: Saboteur Rioter Magenta Albatross: Rane Cauthon (Gambler) Ivory Dragonfly: Echo (Echo) Indigo Weasel: Third of the Tide (Liar) Edited January 7 by A Jo in the Bush 2
Scarlet Octopus Posted January 7 Posted January 7 1 minute ago, A Jo in the Bush said: Mauve Crocodile (Adonalsium Storming Reborn) was killed! They were Adonalsium Storming Reborn! But less importantly they were a Saboteur Rioter. I GOT THEM!!!!! YES!
Taupe Gecko Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Nothing. Then life. H.E.A.R.T.H was alive. Slowly, he rose. He felt his wheels, his torso, his head. He felt… a wetness. Just a drop. A tear had formed. H.E.A.R.T.H cried out. He wiped it with a finger, and held it before his eyes. A tiny, single drop of water. Then more came. Stronger and stronger. For the first time aboard the TYRIAN, the floor was stained with robot tears.
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 5 minutes ago, Scarlet Octopus said: I GOT THEM!!!!! YES! Good work! If someone else took the shot, this is the point you counterclaim btw. Failing which, we V!read Octo and move on in life. Can I ask what drew you to the Croc shot? 7 minutes ago, A Jo in the Bush said: Violet Axolotl (Fletcher) attacked by a Coinshot, but survived. Oxblood Beagle (Levin) attacked by Saboteurs, but survived. Mauve Crocodile (Adonalsium Storming Reborn) was killed! They were Adonalsium Storming Reborn! But less importantly they were a Saboteur Rioter. I think one of the shots could be MB (not sure, unsure if it's worth asking Octo to elaborate here, cat's out of the bag anyway on one POV), but single CS and a few MBs could justify two v!Lurcher landscape. I'm going to assume Axl self-protected (fair) and that Dragonfly protected Beagle. Is this correct, alle? Edited to add: Yes, I'm aware we could say "don't claim and just shoot at night", there is one problem with that.
Taupe Gecko Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Just now, Mint Heron said: Good work! If someone else took the shot, this is the point you counterclaim btw. Failing which, we V!read Octo and move on in life. Can I ask what drew you to the Croc shot? I think one of the shots could be MB (not sure, unsure if it's worth asking Octo to elaborate here, cat's out of the bag anyway on one POV), but single CS and a few MBs could justify two v!Lurcher landscape. I'm going to assume Axl self-protected (fair) and that Dragonfly protected Beagle. Is this correct, alle? It actually seems to me based off of the writeup like Beagle survived via Thug powers But maybe that’s just me looking into the flavor too much Also, can I just say, guys, how incredible our luck this game has been? Like absolutely wild
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 (edited) 1 minute ago, Taupe Gecko said: It actually seems to me based off of the writeup like Beagle survived via Thug powers Flavour can mislead, yeah. We do know there is a MB because PMs have turned on so they got Tin. The fact there is a CS shot on Axl is interesting to me though. It is...logical from a certain POV, and yet I wonder at the same time. Edited January 7 by Mint Heron formatting
Scarlet Octopus Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Just now, Mint Heron said: Can I ask what drew you to the Croc shot? Let me find the post. Also, that's why I was asking who our top suspects were, to see who to kill. Ah, it was your read list; I picked the one that we both had a suspicious read on and killed them. 1 minute ago, Taupe Gecko said: It actually seems to me based off of the writeup like Beagle survived via Thug powers Thats what I saw too
Taupe Gecko Posted January 7 Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Scarlet Octopus said: Let me find the post. Also, that's why I was asking who our top suspects were, to see who to kill. Ah, it was your read list; I picked the one that we both had a suspicious read on and killed them. Well, can’t argue with results!
Jo and the Bush all/any Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Taupe Gecko said: It actually seems to me based off of the writeup like Beagle survived via Thug powers The neat thing about spreadsheet automation is that I was only made aware of the public facing results. I didn't learn how Beagle survived until after I wrote the writeup. I just knew Beagle survived. It is either due to Thug Powers or Lurcher protection, but it's best not to read into the flavor of the writeups this game. ALSO! A couple of things. We are backpedaling on Lurchers Double Protecting. Lurchers may no longer protect the same player two nights in a row. If anyone has a specific death request, please tell us in advance.
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, Scarlet Octopus said: Let me find the post. Also, that's why I was asking who our top suspects were, to see who to kill. Ah, it was your read list; I picked the one that we both had a suspicious read on and killed them. What were your Croc suspicions off? Apologies if I missed something. Btw for anyone good at post reading, Croc did a full reads list so there may be something there. Anyway I don't have the time to do everything I'd like to rn so I'm gonna be selective and vote one of my suspicions to get the day rolling. This isn't really being updated at present, I'm running off N1 Heron credences. I promise I will commit to sitting down and looking at more things tomorrow, I'm just triaging rn, got something big due on Friday. Iguana
Scarlet Octopus Posted January 7 Posted January 7 (edited) Chiji walked down the corridor, spring in his step, his mission complete and successful beyond all doubt, "Ironeyes will have your soul." He whispered, flipping the amulet idly in his hand. 2 minutes ago, Mint Heron said: What were your Croc suspicions off? Apologies if I missed something. He was kind of annoying, C1, and he didn't contribute much (other than read(according to me at least)). That's basically it. Edited January 7 by Scarlet Octopus
Oxblood Beagle Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Levin staggered to their feet. He was disoriented from being thrown by the entity that claimed to be one of the divinities of old, the Crocodile. His body ached all over and it took a lot of willpower to get up when he was in a world of pain. He was a lover, not a fighter, and he had just been caught in the crossfire when some of the other passengers decided that violence was necessary to find the infiltrators. There was a slow, persistent clamor in his head from the crash, and a memory flashed. He recalled one of his "deaths". He had been a mercenary once, hired to serve whatever noble's agenda was, good or evil. They viewed him as expendable and many never trusted a man who could be swayed by coins. He had died alone against bandits on an escort mission in the mountains. 16 minutes ago, Taupe Gecko said: It actually seems to me based off of the writeup like Beagle survived via Thug powers Some of the passengers speculated and wondered how Levin survived such a brutal attack. He wasn't sure if it would be best to reveal his thoughts on the matter or if it was better to keep it a mystery.
Ivory Dragonfly Posted January 7 Posted January 7 19 minutes ago, Mint Heron said: Dragonfly protected Beagle Ivory Dragonfly Swayed Coins. 27 minutes ago, Scarlet Octopus said: I GOT THEM!!!!! YES! Alone against bandits Took a lot of willpower. Good! 30 minutes ago, A Jo in the Bush said: Mauve Crocodile: Rioter Thoughts on the matter?
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, Ivory Dragonfly said: Ivory Dragonfly Swayed Coins. Axl? Got it. 3 minutes ago, Ivory Dragonfly said: Thoughts on the matter? Wasn't on at EoD I think? Need to confirm. Admit I was not looking at who was online because I was rushing things. Actually I think it increases my v!read on Zebra at the moment. I feel that Zebra and Croc don't really distance like that though I could be wrong. Zebra is absolutely capable of sending a teammate to hell but my instinctive read off the interaction is that it's not really distancey on Croc's end.
Taupe Gecko Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Just now, Mint Heron said: Zebra is absolutely capable of sending a teammate to hell Dang bro how do you know so much about Zebra?
Melon Dingo Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Omg this game is wild 3 kills on night 1 and 2 protects? Lurchers are probably better off not saying if the lack of deaths was them or not. And 2 elims dead by C2 is going to be really nice... for when I get a chance to do analysis lol Im pretty busy today but @Mint Heronim not offended im struggling a bit this game just giving you a bad time @Onyx Flamingoi know the meta has changed over time but I definitely prescribe to the "defending yourself is more of an elim trait" philosophyl @Taupe Geckoyour votes are wrong? Ill go back and check. I Dingo (meant to say appologize but my phone wants me to say "I Dingo"lol. ) I went through a lot of posts. Also "gimmick" referred to people voting on Dragonfly for the way they were posting
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Taupe Gecko said: Dang bro how do you know so much about Zebra? I could be wrong but Zebra has a pretty unique style of play I think I recognise. It's neither here nor there and not really important, I'm only stating it because it affects how much I am willing to assess that interaction as a V/E one since Zebra was sussing Croc.
Scarlet Octopus Posted January 7 Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Ivory Dragonfly said: Thoughts on the matter? "If Ado was a rioter, why did they not save Isabel?" Chiji said, sitting down at a table. "Maybe they were just confused, maybe they tried but it didn't work." Chiji viewed the entire situation. "Even with all the progress we've made, we still could fail. We still need to be careful." He carefully ate his breakfast. If he believed in Ironeyes, they would guide his pushes, as they had with his sword that night. 2 minutes ago, Mint Heron said: Zebra is absolutely capable of sending a teammate to hell You probably have an idea of who they are, then.
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 1 minute ago, Melon Dingo said: Omg this game is wild 3 kills on night 1 and 2 protects? Lurchers are probably better off not saying if the lack of deaths was them or not. And 2 elims dead by C2 is going to be really nice... for when I get a chance to do analysis lol Oh cripes yes you're right with the new Jo rule change please don't, they can then target you. Although I will say the fact the rule change exists makes me believe there is not that much KP in this game. If there were, there would be no need to change the rule. Factor that into your plausibility models I think where claims are concerned. 2 minutes ago, Melon Dingo said: im not offended im struggling a bit this game just giving you a bad time I was ribbing you if that wasn't clear bruv 3 minutes ago, Scarlet Octopus said: You probably have an idea of who they are, then. I have an idea of a few people, yes. I am trying not to over-base analysis on that as I could be wrong, but I also am letting it guide how much I am willing to respect that a player could be more difficult to evaluate than my immediate analysis assumes, i.e. error bars/margins. 4 minutes ago, Scarlet Octopus said: "If Ado was a rioter, why did they not save Isabel?" Were they on at EoD? If they weren't, that's a simple answer, no? Kanga train had 2 votes, DF and Axl had 5/4 thereabouts.
Oxblood Beagle Posted January 7 Posted January 7 55 minutes ago, A Jo in the Bush said: Someone else stepped into Jochen’s view. They took the Medallion from the Saboteurs limp body, barely sparing a glance for Jochen. “Wait, I need that, that's mine,” he said, then stopped as his mysterious savior turned to look at him. Their face had no features, barely a nose, barely any lips, no hair, pale empty eyes. A kandra masking their identity. Sage Kangaroo: Saboteur kandra meal Levin had heard that the body of the Kangaroo had disappeared overnight. He heard murmurs among the passengers that it had been devoured by a Kandra. He was a little rattled. Kandras did remind him of those man-eating plants that he had the unfortunate experience of witnessing when he once traded smuggled goods through the jungle in a previous life. The question was, was this Kandra a friend or foe?
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, Oxblood Beagle said: The question was, was this Kandra a friend or foe? Unfortunately I would expect every Kandra in the game to have rushed for it, given it's a Seeker. On Village side because, duh, and on the Elim side, to deny the Seeker. Unless the Elims had a high-generation Kandra, I expect them to not have willingly ceded Kanga and even then, since this gives the Village a free Seeker or an additional free Seeker. As an aside, I pulled this: On 1/6/2026 at 9:04 AM, Mauve Crocodile said: I think, at this juncture, I don't want Dragonfly dead, and I don't want to start a new train. I'm willing to move my vote from Meerkat to Axolotl, bringing them closer to Dragonfly. Current count: Mauve crocodile:(1) zebra Salmon meerkat:(2) albatross, elephant Sapphire Elephant:(2) toucan, beagle Scarlet octopus:(1) dragonfly Ivory dragonfly:(4) kangaroo, octopus, weasel, gecko Sage kangaroo:(3) iguana, axolotl, meerkat Violet axolotl:(3) dingo, heron, crocodile Last post in the day from Croc. Croc AFAICT doesn't show up at EoD. I am willing to believe that Croc doesn't consciously introduce a second teammate into the near-tie, making them a DF CW, even if we know Iguana gets off later (and Croc would've known this.) There's a world Croc actually Rioted, but since Croc wasn't on late into the day, I think Croc would not leave orders since Croc wouldn't know the votestate at that point. I am ok with a v!Axl read at present. @A Jo in the Bush / @The Unknown Medallion Incidentally, what's your ruling for if a Rioter tries to Riot their own vote? Does it still disappear?
Ivory Dragonfly Posted January 7 Posted January 7 38 minutes ago, Mint Heron said: Axl? Beagle. (Into the flavor too much!) Plum Rhino
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Just now, Ivory Dragonfly said: Beagle. (Into the flavor too much!) Plum Rhino omg bruv i'm sorry but also like don't claim going forward man you can't target the same player twice in a row now my bad, I asked before Jo changed the rules!
Taupe Gecko Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Saffron Iguana Gonna leave that there for now Who hasn’t appeared yet? Like, at all?
Mint Heron Posted January 7 Posted January 7 1 minute ago, Taupe Gecko said: Saffron Iguana Gonna leave that there for now Who hasn’t appeared yet? Like, at all? Opal Lion. Edit: Also Pearl Chameleon I think.
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