Long Game 4: Colours of War

[Adolin_Dustbringer]

Changing my vote from Rick to Ver.

[Awesomeness Summoned he/him]

Current recap:

Ver (3): Aodan, Sifa, Dirt

Barty (2): Summon, Rick

Rick (2): Aili

Breath given: Barty

No vote: Rowan, Cen, Chide, Wil'son, Ver, Dainard

Other unverified Hallendrens:

Summon

Wil'son

[Macen he/him]

I'll vote for Ver. I've been convinced.

[Awesomeness Summoned he/him]

Not sure if this will really sway anyone's votes or anything but just thought I should throw out there that I did end up getting ahold of Quiver by a PM that was unrelated to the game. During the conversation I brought up the game and his responses did genuinely seem like someone who hadn't really kept up with what was going on. His reason for being inactive was that real life prevented him from checking in on the game for about a week. When he had the time to check the forums again the game had gotten too confusing with who had what breath and what roles (which I kinda understand with this game) so he decided to just pass on things until the next one.

Anyway, it more or less convinced me that he is actually inactive which is why I didn't vote for him today. I really would like to just finally end things with the PK so I'd rather vote for someone who's suspicious for more than just being inactive. For myself, Barty and Wil'son top that list and I'm actually quite amazed Wil'son hasn't received any suspicion despite being in the top three of Aonar's unverified list. She has either done something to prove her innocence to a few people or she has done a masterful job of flying under the radar.

[Mailliw73 he/him]

I figured out the Breath code and gave the answer to someone else to claim as well. Whoever the third person was, im interested to see how you figured it out.

The steel alphabet letters spelled Surges eo, or surges 3 4. After Claincy's hint that steel alphabet could be used for numbers, I checked the titles from night three and day four. They were Illumination and Progression. Along with Aan(Truth), Ashe(Light/Illumination), and Nae(Sight/clarity) I figured it must be Truthwatchers.

[Tulir he/him]

Tril's last experience wasn't to be his last, it seemed.  He appeared to be in a void with nothing else, just him.  He felt relaxed, and was content in the formless abyss.  Then something changed.  There were colors forming!  Cuddles spoke to him, and Tril willed himself over to them.  

 

"Hello Gammer.  You were Cuddled as well, I assume?" Tril asked

[Aonar he/him]

Anyway, it more or less convinced me that he is actually inactive which is why I didn't vote for him today. I really would like to just finally end things with the PK so I'd rather vote for someone who's suspicious for more than just being inactive. For myself, Barty and Wil'son top that list and I'm actually quite amazed Wil'son hasn't received any suspicion despite being in the top three of Aonar's unverified list. She has either done something to prove her innocence to a few people or she has done a masterful job of flying under the radar.

I'm also fairly certain that he's inactive. However, there are other things that make him suspicious. There are three instances immediately following his announced inactivity where the Pahn Kahl tried to cast suspicion on him. First, Jeo tried to lead a vote on him at the beginning of day three. Second: Peng tried to start another vote for him on Day Four. Third: Peng claimed to be Strawmanning him on Night Four, likely with the intent to reveal Ver's nature as a PK, and try to protect himself, due to his status as the Swordbearer. This might seem like a bit of a stretch, but it's the same sort of gambit I would have pulled as a Pahn Kahl. 

 

Wilson and Barty are largely cleared for the same reason you and Rick are. They both used up a large and verifiable quantity of Breath in the first three days. Quite seriously, at this point I'm confident enough that I'd eat my hat monk's robes if Ver isn't the last PK.

Edited May 7, 2014 by AonarFaileas

[Herowannabe he/him]

Rowan stalked through the town, unseen by nearly everyone. Things had quieted down now that many of the Idrian and Hallandren delegates had been killed. Though he didn't take any joy in the murders, he had to admit that the quiet was pleasant. There was one delegate, however, that had been a little TOO quiet. Rowan reached his destination, and crouched down in the leafy bushes, his eyes fixed on Ver's house. Hi silently drew an arrow from his quiver, and gently knocked it on his bowstring. Then he waited.

[Mailliw73 he/him]

Rick to Ver.

Dirt won't die tonight, devious Hallandrens.

[Awesomeness Summoned he/him]

I'll take that bet Aonar and really hope you aren't going commando. While I'll enjoy seeing you eat your robes, I don't really want to see what's underneath them.

 

Edit: As I mentioned in my previous post Aonar, just giving up breaths should no longer be a criteria. In addition to giving you 3 breath, I proved to have had a strawman from day one and that I used it each night instead of buying breath. That means I started with six breaths.  The same can't be said for Barty and Wil'son. I know Barty only started with 3 and based on the times I sent my strawman to spy on Wil'son, I think she started with about the same. 6 breaths would be OP for the PK. With the number of people in the game though, I can see at least one PK starting with 3 breaths.

 

Guess we'll see tomorrow morning.

Edited May 7, 2014 by Awesomeness Summoned

[Aonar he/him]

The thing is, we've already killed two of their Awakeners. If a full half of them were Awakeners, they could only have started with one extra Breath each. This completely excludes Barty and Wilson. Your reasoning could work if all the PK we'd killed had been normal, or if there had been only one Awakener, but knowing what we know now, really only Ver fits. 

[Awesomeness Summoned he/him]

I don't seem to recall Claincy ever stating exactly how many total breaths the PK started with. I think you are basing your decision on a pretty big assumption about just how much breath each of the Hallendren PK had.

It's bed time now though for me so I'll just finish the debate by again saying we'll just have to see tomorrow morning after the write up.

[Claincy he/him]

There is an hour and ten minutes remaining in the day.

Posted on a phone *sigh*

Edited May 7, 2014 by lord Claincy Ffnord

[nard1993]

Well, by this stage It wont make any diffirence, but sorry Ver looks like it is you today

[Claincy he/him]

Voting is now closed. Writeup is in progress. Give me a little time to sort it out.

[Claincy he/him]

Night 8: Are

 

 

The tap room at the Green Potato was filled with whispered conversations. Both the Hallandrens and Idrians knew that the end of the ordeal was growing close, soon they would find and kill the last of the Pahn Kahl and return to the long delayed negotiations and they both wanted to make sure the negotiations ended in their favour. Finally votes were cast, and Summon and Aodan held a debate across the taproom about who the remaining Pahn Kahl could be. It didn't seem to change anyone's mind however and the votes continued to stack up for Ver.

 

It occured to everyone that they hadn't seen Ver apart from at meals for quite some time, perhaps he was a Pahn Kahl who was trying to remain unnoticed. Though, they had to admit, this was rather different to how he had behaved originally. All the same they trooped up to his room and rapped on the door. There was no response, so they tried again calling out his name. When Ver still failed to respond Aodan broke down the door and they crowded in to see Ver lying on his bed, sound asleep. "Well, I guess that makes things easier." Aodan said and stabbed Ver through the heart. He turned to the waiting crowd and said "I think that does it." and went to bed, confident for that moment that the danger was past. It wasn't till later when they finished searching Ver's room and found some very strange other-worldy objects, but nothing to indicate he was a Pahn Kahl, that they realised that the Pahn Kahl had escaped their grasp yet again.

Ver was storing wakefulness ; )

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Ver was a normal Hallandren

 

Votes:

Ver (Quiver) 8: Aodan, Ailli, Rowan, Cen, Jim Bob Dirt, Dainard, Sipha

Bartholomew (Bartbug) 1: Summon, Rick

 

Night 8 begins and will end at 23:30 AEST / 13:30 GMT on Friday

All night orders must be in by 11:30 AEST / 01:30 GMT on Friday

 

 

Available bodies for lifeless.

Jeo, Fron, Elo, Swimim, Grim, Peng, Asgren, Alan, Cog, Sart, Ben, Ver

 

Player List

Idrians

1. (The Only Joe) Jeo ~ Local Chef [deceased-Pahn Kahl normal]
2. (Alvron) Fron ~ Dye Worker [deceased-Idrian normal]
3. (AonarFaileas) Aodan ~ Scholar [idrian Monk]
4. (SirVarrock) Vard ~ Local Smith [deceased-Hallandren Agent]
5. (Mailliw73) Aili ~ Minor cook at the Red Salmon [Returned]
6. (GreyPilgrim) Grim ~ a Guard [deceased-Idrian normal]
7. (Nepene) Alan ~ Librarian [deceased-Idrian Mercenary]
8. (Aspren) Asgren ~ Traveling Historian [deceased-Pahn Kahl]
9. (Dyring) Dyrii ~ The Mad Hatter [deceased-Idrian normal]
10. (Tulir) Tril ~ A Wanderer [deceased-Pahn Kahl normal]
11. (Herowannabe) Rowan ~ Silent Hunter
12. (Macen) Cen ~ Lore-craftsman
13. (Sphinx) Sifa ~ a Brewer
14. (Chid) Chide ~ The Paranoid
15. (the Gleeman) Thomas ~ Meddling Wanderer [deceased-Idrian normal]

Hallendrens

1. (Gamma Fiend) Gammer ~ Old Woman [deceased-Hallandren normal]
2. (Bartbug) Bartholomew ~ Chedesh Remnant
3. (Metacognition) Cog ~ Local Craftsman [deceased-Hallandren normal]
4. (el_warko) Elo ~ Short Bard [deceased-Pahn Kahl Awakener]
5. (Swimmingly) Swimim ~ Crazy Poet [deceased-Hallandren Awakener]
6. (Awesomeness Summoned) Summon ~ Messenger
7. (Wyrmhero) Wyrm ~ Scholar [deceased-Hallendren Returned]
8. (PorridgeBrick) Rick ~ A Stick
9. (little wilson) Wil’son ~ Fabric Merchant
10. (Quiver) Ver ~ Inept World Hopper [deceased-Hallandren normal]
11. (Edgedancer) Ben ~ Non-denominational Priest guy. [deceased-Hallandren normal]
12. (a smart guy) Sart ~ an 'Artist' [deceased-Hallandren Awakener]
13. (Adolin_Dustbringer) Jim Bob Dirt ~ Dirt Salesman
14. (Nard1993) Dainard ~ Stable Boy
15. (JasonPenguin) Peng ~ a Thief [deceased-Pahn Kahl Awakener]

I apologize for the lateness of the writeup, I get back late on Wednesday nights. I have pushed back the times for giving night orders and the end of the night back 1 hour to make up for the time difference.

Edited May 7, 2014 by lord Claincy Ffnord

[Awesomeness Summoned he/him]

I gotta admit, I'm a little sad the writeup didn't include mention of a certain late night snack.

[Jo and the Bush all/any]

I wonder if Ver really was a Feruchemist. That would have been a cool twist.

[Mailliw73 he/him]

Have all three guesses for the Breath been taken?

[Claincy he/him]

Have all three guesses for the Breath been taken?

Only the first two people to tell me got breath, that was the rule I set out when I first mentioned it.

 

I kinda expected you to get it, tineye high-five!

[Claincy he/him]

Only 12 hours to go to put night actions in. Make sure you get them in!

 

It's kinda important tonight.

 

 

Edit: 2 hours remaining.

Edited May 8, 2014 by lord Claincy Ffnord

[Mailliw73 he/him]

Only the first two people to tell me got breath, that was the rule I set out when I first mentioned it.

 

I kinda expected you to get it, tineye high-five!

Whoops, I thought it was three. :/

Tineye high five! The practice as a Tineye decoder last game helped a lot.

[Jo and the Bush all/any]

Are night actions closed yet?

[Claincy he/him]

Are night actions closed yet?

Yeah. Writeup in ~7 hours.

It's gonna be an interesting one.

[Claincy he/him]

Day 9: Ate

Brace yourself. I went a bit overboard again. But I think tonight's actions really demand it.

 

Summon stood on the roof of the two story building staring out into the night. A figure stood beside him, a black sword leaning against the roof of the building before them. “Can we trust them?” the figure asked. Summon thought before answering, thinking over their plans and trying to find any flaws. “No,” he replied at last, “We can't. But they won't betray us yet, they are even more desperate than we are and this is their only chance. They'll follow the plan tonight, but we may have to deal with them tomorrow.” The figure nodded, “It's not like we have much choice, I'll be damned if I'll let the Idrians walk all over us once this is over. Time to get moving.” The figure took the sword and left the roof leaving Summon to contemplate the dark town in silence.

 

---

 

Aodan crept through the night, a rope coiled around his arm and a dagger on his belt. He was a little nervous, his job tonight was of the utmost importance. He felt confident that he could manage it, though he was far less certain about his own safety. He knew that the last Pahn Kahl desperately wanted him dead, he also knew that the Hallandren's were far from happy with the amount of influence he had in the town and his sources had confirmed that they might come for him tonight. Depending on who came for him he might have a chance, albeit a slim one. He reached the corner where the Red Salmon sat and peaked round their corner. There was his target, coming this way as predicted.

 

When the figure reached the corner Aodan leaped out, knocking them to the ground. Moving quickly he took the rope from his arm and dropped it on the figure. Breathing out and commanding “Hold things.” He watched with satisfaction as the rope coiled around the figure, holding them fast. He briefly considered using the dagger on his belt but decided against it. There was still a chance that he was wrong and he didn't want to risk killing another innocent. Better to wait for tomorrow when they would know for certain.

 

As Aodan stood to leave he saw another figure walking down the street towards him. They made no attempt at stealth. Aodan tensed, then rose and walked towards them leaving the bound figure behind. If they were here to kill him running would be useless. Aodan stopped walking several paces from the figure who followed suit. They held the sword in its sheath casually in one hand, there was no mistaking the black handle and scabbard even without the mixed feeling of horror and adoration he felt whenever it was near.

 

“So,” Aodan said, “You have chosen your side.”

 

The figure snorted, “You knew my allegiances when we started working together. The Pahn Kahl were a threat to us all, but I will not allow your people to oppress mine. Hallandren will come out on top in these negotiations and the Idrians will stay in their rightful place.”

 

“This isn't about petty differences, this is about avoiding a war!” Aodan replied.

 

The figure shook their head, “You always said that you didn't care who came off better in the negotiations, so long as a war was averted. But your people outnumber mine here now and even if you kept to your word the other Idrians would not. Once we take out the Idrian leadership in its entirety the others will be far more manageable.”

 

Aodan backed up a step “You shouldn't be carrying that sword. It's changing you, adjusting your perceptions. Can't you see that you are doing what they want? Hallandrens killing Idrians, your even working with them now!”

 

The figure put their hand on Cuddles hilt as they stepped forward. “No. We are using them, once we have restored balance we will kill them too. The sword isn't changing me, it empowers me. Endows me with the ability to change things for the better.”

Aodan yanked his dagger from his belt and threw it at the figure. It was a pitiful effort and the figure easily evaded it. They drew Cuddles and rushed forward as black smoke poured from the blade. Aodan had promised himself that he would be brave, that he would face his death with courage. But faced with that darkness his will broke and he tried to run. Aodan barely got 5 steps before the figure reached him and brought the sword down. Aodan's cried out in terror then cut off as the warm embrace of the sword enveloped him.

 

---

 

Summon heard a footstep and spoke without turning, “Is it done?”

 

The soft footfalls approached and a voice replied, “Yes. She won't be a problem for either of us anymore.”

 

Summon let out a sigh of relief and sorrow. It had been necessary, but he took no pleasure in his part of this plan. “With them both gone we stand a chance. I had my doubts about you, but together we can still do this. We just need to...” Summon cut off as the footsteps suddenly sped up. He turned to face the figure but was too late to react as they rushed into him, knocking him over the edge of the roof to the streets below. He landed hard, there was a loud crack as bones broke and his vision went white.

 

Summon's vision gradually cleared and, struggling to stay concious, he watched as the figure scrambled down the drain pipe and fell the last couple of feet to the ground with a soft thump. They walked forward and stood over him. “You should have known better.”

 

Summon gasped through the pain, “You can't take them all. They will find you and they will tear you to pieces in the town square. They will make you suffer for the innocents you have murdered.”

 

The figure responded in an intense whisper, “Innocents? The men and women who conquered and suppressed my people? This Summon, this is justice.” the anger blazed in their eyes and Summon saw the hint of madness concealed there. Why oh why hadn't he seen it sooner. The figure rose and stepped around to the side, forcing Summon to twist his head to keep them in sight. “You are right though. I cannot kill them all. I've known that for some time now.” They knelt down next to Summon's head, “But it doesn't matter.” Summon's confusion must have shown on his face as the figure explained. Their tone was quiet and calm and carried the weight of inevitability “You see, tonight was the tipping point. Before now the murders could all have been attributed to us or to genuine mistakes. But now? Everyone will know that a Hallandren murdered Aodan. The Idrians will be angry, they will impose greater restrictions and indignities on Hallendrens and your people won't stand for it.” The figure shook their head, “The treaty will not hold. It might not be for some time, both of us will be long dead, but the war will come.”

 

The figure drew a dagger and placed it at Summon's throat. “Now,” they said, almost gently “say the words, give me your breath.”

 

Summon struggled mutely, but his broken body could barely move and the effort brought tears of pain to his eyes.

 

“You are dying.” The figure said, “But you still have a choice over how you die. You could have a quick death, or it could be slow and very painful. Give me your breath, save yourself the pain.”

 

“Never.” Summon croaked.

 

The figure sighed, “I believe you.” they said, then slit his throat.

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Aodan was an Idrian Monk

Summon was a Hallandren Awakener

 

Day 9 begins and will end at 23:30 AEST / 13:30 GMT on Sunday.

 

Player List

Idrians

1. (The Only Joe) Jeo ~ Local Chef [deceased-Pahn Kahl normal]
2. (Alvron) Fron ~ Dye Worker [deceased-Idrian normal]
3. (AonarFaileas) Aodan ~ Scholar [deceased-Idrian Monk]
4. (SirVarrock) Vard ~ Local Smith [deceased-Hallandren Agent]
5. (Mailliw73) Aili ~ Minor cook at the Red Salmon [Returned]
6. (GreyPilgrim) Grim ~ a Guard [deceased-Idrian normal]
7. (Nepene) Alan ~ Librarian [deceased-Idrian Mercenary]
8. (Aspren) Asgren ~ Traveling Historian [deceased-Pahn Kahl]
9. (Dyring) Dyrii ~ The Mad Hatter [deceased-Idrian normal]
10. (Tulir) Tril ~ A Wanderer [deceased-Pahn Kahl normal]
11. (Herowannabe) Rowan ~ Silent Hunter
12. (Macen) Cen ~ Lore-craftsman
13. (Sphinx) Sifa ~ a Brewer
14. (Chid) Chide ~ The Paranoid
15. (the Gleeman) Thomas ~ Meddling Wanderer [deceased-Idrian normal]

Hallendrens

1. (Gamma Fiend) Gammer ~ Old Woman [deceased-Hallandren normal]
2. (Bartbug) Bartholomew ~ Chedesh Remnant
3. (Metacognition) Cog ~ Local Craftsman [deceased-Hallandren normal]
4. (el_warko) Elo ~ Short Bard [deceased-Pahn Kahl Awakener]
5. (Swimmingly) Swimim ~ Crazy Poet [deceased-Hallandren Awakener]
6. (Awesomeness Summoned) Summon ~ Messenger [deceased-Hallandren Awakener]
7. (Wyrmhero) Wyrm ~ Scholar [deceased-Hallendren Returned]
8. (PorridgeBrick) Rick ~ A Stick
9. (little wilson) Wil’son ~ Fabric Merchant
10. (Quiver) Ver ~ Inept World Hopper [deceased-Hallandren normal]
11. (Edgedancer) Ben ~ Non-denominational Priest guy. [deceased-Hallandren normal]
12. (a smart guy) Sart ~ an 'Artist' [deceasedish-Hallandren Awakener]
13. (Adolin_Dustbringer) Jim Bob Dirt ~ Dirt Salesman
14. (Nard1993) Dainard ~ Stable Boy
15. (JasonPenguin) Peng ~ a Thief [deceased-Pahn Kahl Awakener]

 

Edit: Pm's have been sent.

Edited May 9, 2014 by lord Claincy Ffnord