RATATOSKR & ALECTRYON

[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

[killerfields]

We will accept his offer for assistance, but only as an adviser - all decisions must be made by us first. We're also going to keep a couple guards on hand at all times because this is paranoia: the game.

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

[killerfields]

THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN - i mean uh

We're going to call in a circus in an attempt to cheer up everyone the kingdom over! It'll be great, right. Lots of cute animals and clowns and stuff.
Naturally we're going to have guards on hand. Y'know, paranoia: the game.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[ground_up]

Somehow, when someone says "you have nothing to worry about", that makes me more concerned...

Re: DISCUSSION

[killerfields]

[so according to the faq we're all in dresses and tiaras
ventus don't even care
he is the prettiest goddamn queen]

What a kind uncle-in-law. Sounds like a scam.

Re: DISCUSSION

[endsintheocean]

[looking like the prettiest princess in his fancy dress and tiara

and absolutely horrified about it]

Re: DISCUSSION

[murimurimuri]

[Kong is totally owning his fancy dress, tbh! also he has a chipmunk and a squirrel braiding his hair]

I don't suppose we can foist off the throne on our stepson and run back to our homeland.

ROUND 2

[unredeemed]

Your kingdom is currently in a state of turmoil. You have 10 political influence and 15% popularity.

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

COURT

[unredeemed]

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?

Re: COURT

[killerfields]

We'll re-establish that peace treaty, and even try to establish trade between our nations; hopefully to not only kindle good feelings between the people, but also net some income for both nations.

SOCIAL EVENT

[unredeemed]

You have been invited to a party across the country. Should you choose to go, the finest knight in Ombrie's military will accompany you—hey, does she look kind of familiar?

Of course, it's all the way across the country, and there is danger in the countryside.

What do you do?

Re: SOCIAL EVENT

[killerfields]

We're going! And we're taking the knight with us, along with some of her men for tighter security. We'll do our best to keep up good appearances, of course.

DISCUSSION

[unredeemed]

Re: DISCUSSION

[killerfields]

Sounds like we should ally with that country and establish trade.
Net some money for the kingdom, y'know.

[because maybe the paranoid approach isn't a good one -]

ROUND 3

[soulping]

Your kingdom is a little unsteady, but it has an ally, at least. 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

[soulping]

It comes as a shock to everyone when your to-be daughter-in-law is accused of murdering your late husband the King. But it is true that she is the last one to have seen him before he began to show serious symptoms of his illness. Your daughter-in-law refuses to speak about the contents of the meeting, though it seems to have been intense, according to the maidservant who served them tea. It was "quite tense, as if they were having an argument", as she said.

You don't think she could have done this. But you are the Queen and you must decide what to do about this possible betrayal. The people are angered and wish to see her executed.

What do you do?

Re: COURT

[killerfields]

We'll assure the people that we will find the killer, no matter who it may be - by doing an investigation, starting in the kitchens and searching for anything that may hint to who's been poisoning our husband.

Should that person be caught, we will have them interrogated to find out if they're working for anyone.

As for our step son's fiance, she'll be put on watch, mostly for appearances. We're sure it's likely not her, but the people need to know we're not biased during this investigation.

SOCIAL EVENT

[soulping]

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.

Re: SOCIAL EVENT

[killerfields]

We'll celebrate our late husband's birthday the traditional way!

The morning will be spent giving speeches to the people about what a great man our husband was, recounting tales of his glory; our step-son will contribute to this, of course.

After the morning is over, everyone is let off work to spend time with their families (aside from the guards and those doing investigations, of course).

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[murimurimuri]

Why are we so sure she couldn't have done it?

END

[karlsefni]

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

You have 155 points and you have 90% popularity.

Proceed to endgame.