TAKSHAKA & VANARA

[soulping]

You find yourself in a grand throne room, with large, ornate thrones enough for your number to sit. Stringed puppets hang from the high ceiling, dressed and looking like the "citizens" of Ombrie. ...they're all faceless. The singular door that you walked through creaks shut at the beginning of the game.



The kingdom is in shambles. With the death of the most beloved king and your stepson not yet of crowning age, you alone must fight for the right to the throne. In your way stands your adoptive family members, who intend to take the crown for their own greed, though your stepson seems to be supporting you, as does his fiance. With the three of you working together, there's nothing that can stop you. But you must work quickly—these next few weeks are crucial to securing your kingdom.

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ROUND 1

[soulping]

Your husband's funeral was last week. Your kingdom is currently in a state of turmoil. You have 0 popularity and you have 0% political sway.

COURT

[soulping]

It has been one week since your husband's funeral. Your uncle-in-law has offered his assistance to you with financial matters and matters of the nation—of course, because you yourself are not a native of this land but of another, and so do not know the history or politics of Ombrie as well. Not to worry, though. With his help, you will have nothing to worry about.

Do you accept his offer?

Re: COURT

[overfull]

We agree to listen to his advice and counsel, but politely refuse to give him any authority to make decisions without our approval.

SOCIAL EVENT

[soulping]

While your husband's funeral has finally passed, many people of the castle are still grieving. The atmosphere is depressing and the dull decor doesn't help. Your stepson's fiancée suggests doing something to lighten the mood.

Do you try to lighten the mood of the castle, and if so, how do you do it?

Re: SOCIAL EVENT

[overfull]

We redecorate first with worker input - this includes music! We will play music they like if they want music.

Then we give a rousing speech to ensure everyone the country's in good hands. Gotta raise morale!

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

[lifehacker]

Fishie, looks like we're partying today.

[ His dress suits him. ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[allergictostairs]

[not actually smiling suddenly wearing a super frilly jade dress under his cardigan.

he's honestly much more ?! about all the ~GORGEOUSNESS AND SPARKLES~ though what is happening]

Re: DISCUSSION

[bettathanthat]

[ She is still unsteady on her legs but at least she fits in.

at least her dress is cute. And she gets to wear stockings again. ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[barrette]

[ frills, frills everywhere ]

Hmm... I don't know if we should trust the uncle's offer.

ROUND 2

[soulping]

Your kingdom is in a state of turmoil. You have 10 political influence and 25% popularity.

A neighboring country in the south has sent an envoy to negotiate with you. Perhaps it's a sign of war?

COURT

[soulping]

An envoy of the neighboring country has arrived. It seems their intent is not to rekindle war, but you have learned that until recently, Ombrie and that country have had high tension and bad history. It was only with your late husband's peace treaty that peace began to settle in the south, but now that he has passed, the Queen of the southern country wishes to re-establish the peace treaty between the two nations, to ensure that peace would be held for generations more.

You know that the southern country is a small one; it is prosperous because of its location next to the sea, and thus its imports. However, in terms of firepower, you have the upper hand. It would take a lot of effort and sacrifices on your part, but you're likely to be victorious. Plus, because of its harbor, you'll most certainly net more income as the years go on.

What do you do?

SOCIAL EVENT

[soulping]

You have been invited to a party across the country. Your stepson's fiancee, who looks strikingly familiar to some of you, will be attending and accompanying you, should you choose to go. Of course, it's all the way across the country, and there is danger in the countryside.

What do you do?

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

ROUND 3

[unredeemed]

Your kingdom is beginning to get back on its feet. You have 80 political influence and 55% popularity.

It has been recently discovered that your husband was, in fact, poisoned. This was no natural death or the plague, but rather, murder—and your guards may have found the perpetrator.

COURT

[unredeemed]

It's no shock to find the Underground Kingpin on her knees in your court. The most wanted criminal in existence, of course she would reach this place eventually. But her? Killing the king? Is that really the action of an ingenious criminal mastermind?

Whether she is your late husband the King's killer or not, she is still responsible for the deaths of many good soldiers and many good citizens. You're obligated as the Queen to kill her, though perhaps you could make use of her. . . ?

SOCIAL EVENT

[unredeemed]

Your to-be daughter-in-law's funeral is this weekend. Your stepson is reclusive, not leaving his room . . . it seems he doesn't even care to be interested in the current murder case of his father, your husband the King. Not only that, but your late husband's birthday also happens to coincide with your daughter-in-law's funeral. . .

You can likely only participate in one of these events. The morale of the kingdom is low, but your stepson's morale is even lower. What will you do. . . ?

DISCUSSION

[unredeemed]

Re: ROUND 3

[esprivate]

Um Miss Witch?

[ somebody's hand is politely raised ]

All of the people from Takshaka are really upset about this.... [ imaginary person ] ...about Starly. Can you bring her back to [ imaginary ] life, please?

END - TAKSHAKA

[unredeemed]

.esulcer a semoceb ,niap dna kcohs fo tuo ,nospets ruoY .uoy tcetorp ot flesreh decifircas wal-ni-rethguad eb-ot ruoy (stidnab nrehtuos fo sdnah eht ta retal eid yam uoy taht os) devivrus uoy hguohtlA .dnik os ton si kcab yenruoj ruoy taht etanutrofnu ylurt s'tI

The words seem to lift up from the ground in reverse, disappearing in a golden light—events, likewise, begin to rewind like a tape. The death, the farewell, the party, the arrival—

until a familiar girl in Takshaka purple appears, seemingly being built from the golden light left by the words. One might touch her, find her warm—and she smiles, fond.

. . . Doesn't she look familiar?


Before you complete the thought, you're whisked away to endgame.

ROUND 3 - VANARA

[unredeemed]

Although Takshaka has left, their points remain. Your status is the same as before.

Your kingdom is beginning to get back on its feet. You have 80 political influence and 55% popularity.

It has been recently discovered that your husband was, in fact, poisoned. This was no natural death or the plague, but rather, murder—and your guards may have found the perpetrator.

COURT

[unredeemed]

It's no shock to find the Underground Kingpin on her knees in your court. The most wanted criminal in existence, of course she would reach this place eventually. But her? Killing the king? Is that really the action of an ingenious criminal mastermind?

Whether she is your late husband the King's killer or not, she is still responsible for the deaths of many good soldiers and many good citizens. You're obligated as the Queen to kill her, though perhaps you could make use of her. . . ?

SOCIAL EVENT

[unredeemed]

Your late husband's birthday is this upcoming weekend. You may choose to celebrate it or not—but whatever you do, it seems the morale of the populace has been lowered incredibly.

DISCUSSION

[unredeemed]

END - VANARA

[unredeemed]

Your kingdom is standing tall and proud; although it's had its hardships it's returning to its mighty glory days.

You have 90 points and you have 65% popularity.

Proceed to endgame.