The House of Origin [Concluded]

[Andres]

As mentioned multiple times previously, GH has claimed a handicap that makes him very unreliable at group actions.

(...)

solo protected me for kicks, because he "was tired of doing nothing".

That's it. Lynch GH.

[GeneralHankerchief]

I'm Faltin, commander of the royal barracks and loyal servant of the Emperor. I also have a malady that prevents me from being effective at night actions unless I come into contact with somebody with access to "medicine" at night. Once cured, I was supposed to return to my usual level of strength; what exactly this is, I'm not sure but I was hoping for me being able to participate in night actions without the help of a partner.

I was originally paired with Chaotix, our watcher. I found this situation to be ideal, because it meant that Chaotix wouldn't be inconveniencing me while he did his investigations and could even help find the cure.

N1 and N2 I did nothing. Chaotix found that I was innocent and that TinCow "was a killer".

N3 I started to get bored. Once I found out from khaan that doing so would not put me in any danger of death, I solo-protected Montmorency for kicks.

It was time for action. Time to prove myself! I held my trusty morningstar in my hands, gazing upon its lustrous sheen. I can’t believe I hadn’t done this yet! Just having the weapon in my hands, it felt like nothing I’d experienced. I had power! This is amazing! I feel incredible! Yes! Yes! Yes! I can win! I’m the greatest! I. CAN. DO. THIS! I turned the corner of the hallway to find my prey, Montmorency, accompanied by two fellows, with a fourth walking mechanically at the end of the hall. They were no match for me! Raising my weapon high, I screamed with the fury of my transcendence as I rushed my target. The two men near me split apart and scattered in my terrible wake. Alarm overtook Montmorency’s face as he withdrew a sword from its sheath. I closed in and swung the mace overhand with force that would shatter the palace walls… and was stunned as Montmorency deftly stepped to the side and sliced my right hand, causing me to drop my morningstar. Montmorency held his blade in a duelist’s pose, the point just inches from my neck. I swore. This was impossible! Had I… been defeated?

“This is impossible!” I screamed in a tone a few pitches higher than I’d intended, as I ran back down the hall, the two fellows snickering at me as I fled for my life.

I'm almost positive this was me.

This was the night that Chaotix died. Still trying to get the cure, I decided to make contact with Monty, explaining to him my role and how the medicine could help me out. In the end, nobody ever got back to me regarding this. I told Monty that I'd be willing to help out in anything, but to put me in lesser-priority vig hits due to my condition.

N4 I was part of the big group that attacked Buddhafish.

They chuckled as well when I scrambled upright again, trying to reach the next exit. I reached the doorway, only to be flattened as three more of the devils stood in the hallway that turned out from the door. They gazed down at me with those unnatural eyes, grinning widely, readying enormous curved blades in their hands. I tried to scramble backwards, but felt my shoulders bump into something. I looked up and felt blood droplets falling onto my face as the demons from the fountain cackled down at me. The seven swayed their hips and began to sing a jaunty, haunting tune.

There were eight total people in on the order for this, seven of them showed up. I'm not sure if we've already resolved who the missing person was.

The next day, Monty was lynched. For lack of anything better to do, I tried to get a group together to take down the original lynch target, Choxorn, as pretty much everyone agreed that he would have gone had the entire Monty/ATPG thing not come out that previous day. I put a group of five together to accomplish this, accounting for any likely error with my condition. At the same time, I PM'd autolycus in passing suggesting as per our discussions the previous day, he and Lazy would vig ATPG.

What actually happened? Two people showed up for the kill on Choxorn: Myself and Ishmael. Three other townies, including some who were allegedly in on the Choxorn hit, attacked me in a group organized by one of either auto or Lazy, can't remember who.

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“Where are they?” I whispered to the man next to me. I wasn’t really sure who he was exactly, but I knew from his face he was one of the folk who had supposedly enlisted to help with this. Sadly, it seemed the rest either lost their nerve or themselves along the way. He didn’t say anything, just shrugging.

The target for the time being, Choxorn, was examining a stone hoop emerging from the side of the gigantic, square room he was in. It seemed like an ancient precursor to our modern gymnasiums, perhaps for ancient ball games. There was an overly large circular indentation in the center, which is where he was currently standing, examining the edge. His curiosity apparently, he stepped out and started heading out to the other tunnel leading out. We were going to lose him! I motioned to the other fellow, and I made out like a bandit. Sword in hand, I charged at my prey, who turned in confusion on hearing my approach. I raised my weapon high, ready to strike him down… and forgot about the indentation. I felt a swooping sensation in my gut as my foot went sank deeper than I’d expected, and I flailed face first into the circle. Unfortunately, in my fall, I lost handle of my sword, which went skittering directly to the opposite side, settling right next to Choxorn. Still looking confused, he picked the sword up and marched on his merry way out the other tunnel. The second fellow with me walked up and offered a hand.

“Why didn’t you give chase?” I asked, exasperated. Once again, no response but a shrug. I sighed. Well, time to start over from scratch…

While we had discovered other temples in the labyrinth, the one we had followed GeneralHankerchief to was undoubtedly the largest. Its ceiling vaulted well over twice as high as the others, with massive seating sections carved from the marble itself into rows and rows of pews. GH was browsing around the pews, running a hand along the surface. I looked to the other two gentlemen with me, who gave nods of approval. I unsheathed my sword, and we three rushed from our hidden position. GH spun on the spot, hearing our approach. He vaulted over the nearest pew and froze in place. We started leaping the pews after him, and he began vaulting towards the end of the rows himself once more. I motioned for the other two to go for a flanking maneuver, and they both exited the seats and found themselves both making for the left side. Immediately recognizing our tactical error, GeneralHankerchief sprinted out of the pews in the other direction. Cursing at our luck, I ran after him, but he had a head start. I gave up as he ran into the labyrinth once more, and made a rude gesture at my comrades for their poor coordination.

By this point I had pretty much given up hope of ever being anything more than an underpowered townie. This is also around the time my activity became spotty because a) my laptop charger decided to break b) I was visiting friends for a weekend, c) Frankenstorm.

Lazy contacted me for N6 orders, the PM of which has already been posted in the thread. He told Choxorn and I that he was going to kill Double A and that he would appreciate it if we two protected him, which I did. Since Lazy was never directly attacked, this does not show in the writeup.

And here we are. It's not me, guys. I've basically been useless this entire game.

[Andres]

I'm not buying it.

[Montmorency]

he wouldn't be inconveniencing me

He was a watcher, and you were 'nothing'. Wouldn't it be the other way around? Sounds like a scum-slip. A watcher wouldn't bother you about group actions, hey-right?

Showing up in writeups clearly means little at this point. Double A appeared twice, and he was at least a killer. The one we're looking for now apparently isn't a killer.

(For that matter, why did Double A not attack anyone? I had assumed he and Crow fought attacked each other and Crow won on a coin toss or something. This is more evidence in favor of Crow.)

And here we are. It's not me, guys. I've basically been useless this entire game.

This is a deliberate attempt to imitate Pizza's empathetic plaintiveness. Only the nefarious have need of such mechanisms of control in the endgame.

[GeneralHankerchief]

He was a watcher, and you were 'nothing'. Wouldn't it be the other way around? Sounds like a scum-slip. A watcher wouldn't bother you about group actions, hey-right?

It's a two-way street in the fact that neither of us would be inconveniencing the other. The way I worded it like I did was a remnant of some initial conversation between Chaotix and myself:

Ok.

I am an investigator; specifically, I investigate for whether or not somebody has killed before, and whether or not they are killing that given night.

Since there are clearly four mafia (they call people "defilers") in two kills last night (and it looks like a failed 3rd party/vig kill on Ishmael), and my investigation tells me you were not part of them, that means you're as innocent as can be.

I imagine that since we have all the mafia successfully killing already, a "not a killer" result means almost certain innocence (unless unscannable) while as the game goes on a "killer" result will become increasingly unreliable.

Unfortunately while I'm investigating I can't do group actions with you.

We ought to have me blocked on some night or another so you can trust I'm telling you the truth and not just spinning you a story.

Anyway, unless you plan something else, I am probably going to be investigating. I feel bad that you don't really get to do night actions if I do that, though. Let me know and we can brainstorm.

[Montmorency]

All we know is that you can't be a killer.

The threat we're looking for is not a killer. Crow is very likely the second power role for Town. No one else here can kill unless they've been hiding it for a while.

The sad thing about this is that @Choxorn will never break the tie, as he knows he's up next for killing by Crow. But I can only see a choice between the two of you.

A true townie falls upon the town's sword when necessity calls.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Hmm. According to khaan there are "at least" two power Town roles in the game. Chaotix, Lazy (most likely), and I guess I count as a half in case I ever did manage to get that medicine, it would make up for my original condition. This, in my mind, helps make Lazy's case.

There still might be a way. @LazyMcCrow, @Jarema, what say you? Let's get rid of Choxorn now and see if the game ends. If not, we can go from there.

Unvote: LazyMcCrow
Vote: Choxorn

[LazyMcCrow]

Hmm. According to khaan there are "at least" two power Town roles in the game. Chaotix, Lazy (most likely), and I guess I count as a half in case I ever did manage to get that medicine, it would make up for my original condition. This, in my mind, helps make Lazy's case.

There still might be a way. @LazyMcCrow, @Jarema, what say you? Let's get rid of Choxorn now and see if the game ends. If not, we can go from there.

Unvote: LazyMcCrow
Vote: Choxorn

I thought you might do that. I'm happy to believe your name is 'Faitlin' but as I am 'Elsehan, Royal Master of Arms' I find it difficult to believe that there is also a 'Commander of the royal barracks'. I just don't buy your claim.

[LazyMcCrow]

That said - if Jarema changes his vote to Choxorn now, then I'll consider switching - there's too much room for me to switch to Choxorn then you vote back to me before the deadline. What the scum want today is me lynched. You'd do a better service to the town if you self-voted.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Oy, nothing I can say to defend that one, other than the fact that there's going to be a big, fat, "I told you so" once it comes time to post role PMs.

At this point it looks like there's not much more I can do other than hope you're not the one who's scum. Good luck, guys.

-edit- I can't bring myself to self-vote in this situation, as this goes against everything I stand for in a meta sense.

[LazyMcCrow]

Understood. - Well I'll keep an eye out for the next hour or so. As I said - If Jarema flips to Choxorn, I'll consider a rethink. You certainly talk the talk :D

[Askthepizzaguy]

Hammy hammy ham.

Yes, GeneralHamkerchief should die.

[Askthepizzaguy]

This line, Hamkerchief:

Urgh, I just don't feel good about this situation at all.

She betrayed your soul.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Quick note: I'm almost positive that Jarema is innocent. The voting was 2-1 in favor of Lazy when he voted. If Jarema was scum it would have been the easiest thing in the world to pile on Lazy and essentially end things.

[Andres]

Hmm. According to khaan there are "at least" two power Town roles in the game. Chaotix, Lazy (most likely), and I guess I count as a half in case I ever did manage to get that medicine, it would make up for my original condition. This, in my mind, helps make Lazy's case.

There still might be a way. @LazyMcCrow, @Jarema, what say you? Let's get rid of Choxorn now and see if the game ends. If not, we can go from there.

Unvote: LazyMcCrow
Vote: Choxorn

A scummy post.

GH, the fact that you are not voting LazyMcCrow allthough he's an admitted killer, makes me think you're scum. The reasoning you give to switch your vote to him is weak and sounds more like an excuse for not voting him. It's tempting for scum not to be seen voting the one everyone thinks is innocent; I would've believed more in your innocence if you stuck to your guns and tried to convince us it's Crow.

As a townie, youw would simply vote him, regardless of his claims and other elements brought forward, just for the mere fact that he's a killer and this is the end game.

[Montmorency]

If Jarema was scum it would have been the easiest thing in the world to pile on Lazy and essentially end things.

Did you notice this because it's what you yourself specifically and deliberately avoided doing? Your words smell of design, GH.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Andres: No, at this point I'm basically gambling that Lazy is who he says he is, and nothing more.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Also, holy crap confirmation bias, guys.

[Choxorn]

I'd say Lazy and GH seem about equally scummy at this point, but as it seems the day has been over for several hours now, I couldn't change my vote if I wanted to, and it wouldn't make a difference in the tally even if I could change it.

[autolycus]

Well, for everyone who doesn't have a kill, this game is almost certainly over, one way or the other. Lazy, if you're innocent, may your sword strike true.

[seireikhaan]

Right-o, round over, I'll have writeup posted asap.

[seireikhaan]

I had to follow my instincts. All the way to the end. They were divine instincts, after all! It was for reasons that I rallied the last four to offer me another sacrifice. There was much desperate bickering, none apparently willing to fall on my sword. It quickly evolved into a two-sided fight between my master at arms, Elsehan, and Faltin, the commander of the royal barracks. My instincts were growing a bit nervous at the prospect of my two highest ranking followers left being traitors. Both had served me and my family for decades! If this is what it had come to... In the end, Faltin was offered to me, not even gracing the debate with the dignity to vote against his opponent when such a move would create a logjam. He kneeled in front of me of his own volition, a disgusted look on his face at being accused of treason. I admit, for the first time since we had become trapped in the labyrinth, I genuinely hesitated as Elsehan glared at me expectantly. I held my sword aloft and looked at the condemned man, who refused to look me in the eye, preferring to star the the floor. He'd served so long... his training was what enabled me to conquer the holy city in the first place! Could I...? No, I had to. I was divinity incarnate. My instincts were guides from the gods themselves.

"Faltin, I hereby-"

I halted as the words choked themselves out in my throat.

No.

What... what was this?

End him!

My gaze moved of its own volition back to Elsehan. What? Him? But... my instinct... we had this procedure set...

Kill.

I took a step forward. Then another. What devilry was this? No! I was divinity incarnate! I would not succumb!

Kill.

No! I wrenched my head back to Faltin, who was now glaring at me furiously.

You would betray his loyalty?!

His loyalty... could I really kill the man who trained me in combat as a child? Was that the reward he deserved, for enduring this torment, for teaching me everything he knew?

Kill.

My head turned of its own volition back to Elsehan. But... he had also been nothing but loyal! If Faltin did not deserve it, why did Elsehan?

KILL!

No! My will is my own! I felt as though a weight lifted from my chest. I turned back to Faltin, still glaring at me. I would follow my instincts, the divine instruction of the gods. I knew what we had to do. Not uttering another word, I brought my sword down upon Faltin's neck and sliced through, perhaps only an inch deep. His eyes suddenly went wide, fear replacing hatred as a silvery mist escaped from the wound. It coiled into the air, growing thicker, with discernable features growing. Large eyes and a gaping maw faced down at me. Then, without warning, it simply shot down the nearest hallway as a loud tittering echoed back to us.

I knelt down next to my maimed commander, who was struggling on his last ounces of life. He was struggling to say something, his eyes still wide with fear as he tried to lift his head up. The effort proved too much, and he let his head rest, settling for raising a hand to my cheek. It just managed to make contact before falling flat, the fear in his eyes growing dulled.

I... I don't even know what to do. I withdrew from the group and let the scribe dismiss them. I pray that my commander did not die for nothing...




It is now night 7! You have 24 hours.



Tally:

GH 2 (Lazy, Jarema)
Lazy McCrow 1 (Choxorn)
Choxorn 1 (GH)





Alive:

Choxorn
Jarema
Lazy McCrow

Lynched:

NinjaCow (D1)
God Emperor (D2)
TinCow (D3)
Andres (D4)
Montmorency (D5)
Visorslash (D6)
GeneralHankerchief (D7)

Killed:

Atheotes (N1)
JoanK (N1)
Arjos (N2)
Bsmith (N2)
Ironside (N2)
Zack (N2)
Chaotix (N3)
Edse (N3)
Makrell (N3)
Riedquat (N3)
White Eyes (N3)
Buddhafish (N4)
Captain Blackadder (N4)
Askthepizzaguy (N5)
Autolycus (N5)
Ishmael (N5)
Double A (N6)

Attacked:

Ishmael (N1)
Tincow (N2)
Ishmael (N4)
GeneralHankerchief (N5)

Wrath of Khaan:

Kagemusha (D3)
Xenoneb (D4)
Jolt (D4)

[autolycus]

Looks promising. Lazy, if you're scum, congratulations on a well played game. Otherwise, you have to decide who to kill. The game may be over and issaikhaan is just messing with us.

[TinCow]

Looks promising. Lazy, if you're scum, congratulations on a well played game. Otherwise, you have to decide who to kill. The game may be over and issaikhaan is just messing with us.

Looks to me like Lazy is scum and we're done. Regardless, whoever has won deserved it. If it's town, it was some nice clutch analysis. If it's mafia, it was a well managed disguise. Superb finish either way. I look forward to reading the end.

[Askthepizzaguy]

As I said, ham.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Well, let's hope we were right about Lazy.

[Chaotix]

Hmm...

I think you guys have probably been dealing with a "possessor" role of some sort.

Khaan likes those kinds of roles, see Spirit Mafia for an example.

Anyway I hope we won, and I hope GH wasn't scum from the start.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Oh man, Spirit Mafia! I totally forgot about that one. IIRC I was actually the Possessor role in question for that game too.

[Montmorency]

I totally forgot about that one. IIRC I was actually the Possessor role in question for that game too.

Aha! So you took the fall because you have one more ace up your sleeve...

[seireikhaan]

Hmm...

I think you guys have probably been dealing with a "possessor" role of some sort.

Khaan likes those kinds of roles, see Spirit Mafia for an example.

Anyway I hope we won, and I hope GH wasn't scum from the start.

Holy nuts, somebody remembers that game?

Way to invoke a 4 year old game with 400 posts.