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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // twenty-six
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ELION: You know, Moon Pet, I didnāt mention it before, but Lord Hayashi seemed oddly surprised to hear of those books he supposedly asked to borrow. Almost as if, he hadnāt. KYRIE: Oh? How peculiar. ELION: laughs If I didnāt know any better, Iād say you were up to something. KYRIE: Up to something? Donāt be silly. Though, now that you mention it, itās just not proper for someone like you to be dining openly with the Duke and His Highness. Iām afraid youāll have to wait outside. ELION: You can keep crafting plans to get rid of me, but you realize it only hurts you in the end. After all, no oneās trying to kill me. KYRIE: Iām aware. But if surviving means having no privacy, then Iām not sure itās a life I want to live. MAID: Your Grace, Your Highness, do come in. The other guests are already waiting in the parlor. LUCIEN: Hello! INDRYR: ā¦Good evening? ASTER: My, my, I didnāt know there would be minors here tonight! I hope this doesnāt mean the booze is off the menu. KYRIE: laughs MAID: My lords, the Duke should be down momentarily. Please make yourselves comfortable. KYRIE: Thank you. And could you see to it that the frightening looking elf outside is given his supper, too? MAID: Of course, Your Grace. ASTER: Well, arenāt you sparkly. LUCIEN: Thank you! KYRIE: Indryr, Aster, this is Prince Lucien. Heās visiting from the kingdom of Kera. LUCIEN: Thatās right! Just for the festival! I canāt believe Iām already meeting so many of the Ten! Youāre the Bard, arenāt you? ASTER: Howād you guess? Ha! Suppose I have that look about me, donāt I? What about my floral friend here? LUCIEN: Indryr, right? Of Irauygate? They say youāre a talented alchemist! INDRYR: Correct on all accounts. ASTER: Modest too, eh? ELDEWYN: Ah, good evening, everyone! Please excuse my lateness. I hope youāre all most comfortable. I must say, I am absolutely thrilled to host you all tonight. When His Grace offered, I was beside myself with excitement. Itās not every day someone gets a private meeting with the Chosen. I expect Iāll be the talk of the town! KYRIE: Thank you, my lord, for your hospitality. ELDEWYN: Of course, of course! Allow me to introduce myself. Duke Phineos Eldewyn, magistrate, and longtime supporter of the trials. I welcome you all to my most humble abode. KYRIE: Most gracious of you. This is Indryr and Aster, Iām sure youāve heard much about them, already. ELDEWYN: Yes, yes! And so excited to learn more! Why donāt we all make our way to the dining room? Dinner will be served shortly! KYRIE: whispering Do you have it? INDRYR: Of course, Your Grace. Always. KYRIE: I appreciate you offering. Letās hope we neednāt have use for it tonight. INDRYR: I couldnāt agree more. But if Plan A fails, thenā¦ ASTER: Plan A for Aster, boys! Itās all under control.
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // thirteen
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EVE: Oh, heās coming over. KYRIE: Heās very excitable. EVE: Should I brace myself? LUCIEN: Your Grace! Iāve been so looking forward to seeing you! And my lady, it is an honor to meet you! This is only my second festival, well, I was too young to come before, but now mother and father have allowed me to come on my own! I hope to meet all ten of the Chosen, if Iām able! My name is Lucien! EVE: Iām Eveā LUCIEN: Yes, Iāve heard all about you! They say your magic is very strong! Congratulations on winning this past trial, how thrilling! How are you enjoying your time? Has it been very challenging? EVE: Well, I certainly would say so. Perhaps a rocky beginning, but after recent events, things do seemā¦ a bit calmer. LUCIEN: Sometimes I think Iād like to be chosen myself. But then, I havenāt any magic, and Iām not a skilled fighter. I am exceptionally good at haikus, though, would you like to hear oneā KYRIE: Maybe later, Your Highness. LUCIEN: Alright! That reminds me, I was a bit surprised to hear you were conducting the ceremony. You see, last Selenehelion Lady Alphanei conducted. Sheās very lovely, have you met her? EVE: O-Oh, no, I havenātā LUCIEN: Sheās just wonderful! Exceptionally kind. Iāve just arrived and was hoping that I could see her. I donāt mean to be troublesome, but maybe you could arrange a meeting, Your Grace? KYRIE: Iā¦ Um, unfortunately that wonāt beā¦ I mean, Al is away at the moment. LUCIEN: Away? Like on a trip? KYRIE: Yes. A trip. She went to visit with the Wise Ones, so Iāve taken over in her absence. LUCIEN: What a pity! Perhaps sheāll return before I leave the city. I hope so! I mean to stay until the end of the trials! Iād love to meet with the other nine, ohā¦ but I expect thatās too much to ask. Maybe just one or two more? KYRIE: Suppose I could introduce you to Ć
se. Sheās just over there. LUCIEN: Ah, yes! The Valkyrie! Exciting! Excuse me, Your Grace, My Lady! EVE: You werenāt kidding. He isā¦ KYRIE: Energetic. EVE: Yes. But he does seem kind, even if a bit innocent. Canāt really fault him for thatā¦ Suppose Iāve been very naĆÆve myself, at times. KYRIE: I told you, you see the best in people, and thatās not a bad thing. EVE: Maybe not, but then, I certainly regret giving some people the benefit of the doubt. KYRIE: Prince Lucien is young. He has a lot of growing up to do. But at least for now, maybe itās alright for him to enjoy a thing in innocence, even if itās nothing of the sort. EVE: You couldnāt tell him the truth about your sister. KYRIE: Even if I wanted to, if word got out that Alphanei was missing, it would cause a great stir. Sheās alive, so, I suppose thatās what really matters. EVE: Alive? How do you know? Ć
SE: OF COURSE YOU COME SEE ME! I AM BEST OF CHOSEN! YES IT IS VERY EXCITING! KYRIE: Honestly, theyāre a match made in heaven. EVE: Youāre not wrong. Though, we shouldnāt let him inflate her ego too much more. If her head gets any bigger, she might just fly away. KYRIE: laughs Youāve changed, you know. EVE: Have I? KYRIE: Itās a good change. You seem more at ease. EVE: Comfortable, perhaps. KYRIE: Iām glad. Ā
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // thirty-three
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LUCIEN: What happened back there? KYRIE: No need to worry, Your Highness. ELION: Yes. What did happen back there? KYRIE: Itās late. Letās get everyone safely back to their rooms. KYRIE: Well, good night dear shadow. Itās been a long day, Iā ELION: laughs Oh no. Youāre not getting off that easy. KYRIE: You have no right to be in here. ELION: Shut up, Pet. I have every right. Your free will exists entirely on my generosity. Your darling mother gave me free reign over you, and for a moment, I could nearly feign respect. But if you show none to me, I will return in kind. KYRIE: I wonāt have to tell you anything and you know it. ELION: You can try and puppet me away all you like. Do you think, in my line of work, I have not been trained to resist such things? Shall we test the strength of your magic, my lord? KYRIE: ā¦No. ELION: Right. I can already see the strain in your eyes. Iām still willing to be your friend, unless you insist we be otherwise. So do tell me, Your Grace. What little schemes have you been plotting? KYRIE: If Iām honest with youā¦ You swear youāll keep this between us? ELION: Itāll be our little secret.
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // nineteen
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EDELWYN: Already? What a pity. KYRIE: Suppose I could introduce to some of the others at a later date? EDELWYN: Oh, really? Well, that would be grand! Why donāt you come over to my manor tomorrow night. Iāll prepare something! LUCIEN: Is there going to be another party? EDELWYN: Yes, yes, why donāt you come as well, Your Highness. This will be quite the spectacle. Of course, if itās all alright, Your Grace? KYRIE: Certainly. Tomorrow evening, then? EDELWYN: Tomorrow EVE: Well, that was easy enough. He seems to do most the talking on his own. Not the most interesting specimen, but perhaps the perfect candidate for your plans. KYRIE: Mm. Letās hope. EVE: Have you someone in mind already to go? KYRIE: I do. Iāll spare you anymore time with the Duke. As you said, heās not the most interesting. EVE: That is a great mercy. KYRIE: Speaking of merciesā¦ our night is coming to a close. Things are winding down already, Iām sure we could get away without too many noticing. EVE: And leave Ć
se? KYRIE: She seems perfectly happy to babysit. Come on, Eve, let me enjoy a night without my shadow. EVE: Oh, very well. EVE: You never told me why heās really here. KYRIE: I thought itād be obvious. If it was my choice at all, he wouldnāt be. But the High Priestess cares little about what I want. And maybe sheās right to override my wishes. After all, things arenāt safe. EVE: And he is going to ensure your safety? Youāre better off with any of us. KYRIE: A point Iād previously made myself. But, well, I exhausted my goodwill with her. Thatās my fault. EVE: That woman wouldnāt know the right thing to do if it smacked her in the face. And you shouldnāt take on any guilt because of it. I wonāt believe sheās trying to protect you out of love. KYRIE: No, I know thatā¦ EVE: sighs Iām sorry, Kyrie. KYRIE: Donāt be. EVE: You said your sister is alive. Then, you still have family. KYRIE: Yes, maybeā¦ EVE: Maybe? KYRIE: I donāt know. I donāt want to think about that, now. EVE: Alright, then, we wonāt. EVE: Itās beautiful out here. KYRIE: Mm. The city has its bright spots. Iāve gotten to see a good few of them this passed month. EVE: You didnāt get out much before? KYRIE: No. Though, maybe thatās my fault, too. Maybe Iāve been too complacent with my cage. I guess nearly dying changes your perspective. Even if I did choose that path. No, especially because of it. EVE: You want something different? KYRIE: Iām starting to. EVE: Iām glad. You shouldnāt lay down and let them dictate your life for you. KYRIE: I never wanted that. I never wanted to be soā¦ indifferent to everything. I suppose I just thought there wasnāt anything I could do. I didnāt see a way out. Maybe I still donāt. But Iāve been asking myself if I might ever find my way to something better, then, what would āsomething betterā really look like? EVE: And have you come up with any answers, yet? KYRIE: A few. Perhaps, most importantly, I realized I donāt want to spend my life alone. EVE: No? KYRIE: I donāt know. Being around the ten of youā¦ those of you who have, for whatever strange reason, chosen to engage with me willingly. Itās different. And itās nice. I wish Iād had more of it, before. But I know I donāt want to lose it going forward. I suppose, if we all survive this, many of you will move on, return homeā¦ Admittedly, it does make meā¦ sad. Maybe more frightening is the idea I might have to learn to do this all over again, but on my own. Without the Moon EVE: I canāt speak for the others, but itās not strange at all that someone would enjoy your company. I imagine it will be very difficult to go back home after everything. But thenā¦ whatās the rush? If you wanted to spend more time with someone, whoever it might be, then maybe you need only ask? KYRIE: Would you stay, Eve? EVE: If youād like me to. KYRIE: Hm. Then suppose I shouldnāt ask just yet. Thereās still chips left to fall. Maybe in the end, youāll find Iām not the person you thought I was after all. EVE: Kyrie? KYRIE: Not tonight. Maybe some other day Iāll have the courage to tarnish that good image you have of me.
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // twenty-nine
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ASTER: So then I said, what do you mean it doesnāt fit? An ogreās only got three toes! ELDEWYN: You have such a gift for storytelling! Truly charming! ASTER: Just wait till you hear me sing! LUCIEN: Oh, can we?! ASTER: Most certainly! KYRIE: clears throat ASTER: Ah, right, right. Maybe after dinner! And I expect thereās still dessert to be had. ELDEWYN: Of course! What sort of dinner party would it be with no dessert? ASTER: And more wine! ELDEWYN: It sweetens the conversation! INDRYR: Iām afraid youāll put our dear bard into an early grave. ASTER: Donāt listen to him, my good sir. Iām very well practiced. ELDEWYN: Ahaha, but I wouldnāt want to dampen your chances in the games. Itās important to stay focused, you know. When is the next trial, Your Grace? KYRIE: Just three days from now, my lord. ELDEWYN: Very good. Not to rush you, of course. I expect itās been quite the challenge conducting for the first time. I was curious how you might go about it. Your sister took to it like bees on honey. A profoundly optimistic and delightful maiden, Her Grace is. A shame sheās away this year. INDRYR: I would think someone so gentle might be ill-suited to run the trials. Considering the combative nature of them. ELDEWYN: Well, certainly the trials have been more brutish in the pastā¦ But thatās hardly the case now, isnāt that right, Your Highness? LUCIEN: My mother lobbied for a more humanitarian structure. I think we can all agree the trials are more enjoyable without any bloodshed. ELDEWYN: Itās true the games are still enjoyable, but there was something to be said about such high stakes. These past few ceremonies havenāt had the same sort of enthusiasm. At least, one might expect the Chosen to be far more invested when their lives depend on it! But thatās all in the past now. INDRYR: You sound almost nostalgic. ELDEWYN: Oh, think nothing of it. Those were different times. ASTER: Well lucky us we came when we did, hm? LUCIEN: Bloodsport was abolished before I was even born! ELDEWYN: Yes, nearly twenty years ago, I think it was. There was some dreadful business around then, and the Keran Queenā Lucienās sweet motherā threatened to withdraw her financial support if the Church did not reform. After decades of shouting about it, they finally banned it once and for all! INDRYR: Then, there were others that wished the rules changed? ELDEWYN: Oh yes, there were some here at home that made such a fuss, but it was tradition, you know. ASTER: Ah, the wine is just delicious, my lord! ELDEWYN: Iām so glad you appreciate it! One of my favorites. INDRYR: That dreadful business you mentionedā¦ ASTER: Iām sure thatās a story! ELDEWYN: Ehā¦ yes, wellā¦ It was unfortunate. ASTER: Come now, my lord, weāre all shivering in anticipation! Good wine deserves a good story. A real sordid tale, eh?
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // twelve
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EVE: Are you looking for someone? KYRIE: No one in particularā¦ Not yet, anyways. EVE: My, who is that? KYRIE: That is Prince Lucien of House Aravae. EVE: Aravae? KYRIE: The Aravae, of the Kingdom of Kera, are close allies and supporters of Eveyda going back centuries. Every Selenehelion they offer enormous financial investment and gifts for the festivities. Prince Lucien is their youngest son. EVE: Keraā¦ They border this country to the east? KYRIE: Thatās right. Their riches are in jewels. The wealth of Kera far surpasses our own. Lucky for us, I suppose, theyāre a passive people. It was their support that persuaded the church to disallow bloodshed in the trial. EVE: Yes, but how successful have they been? KYRIE: Considering the ten of you are still aliveā¦ Quite.
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // thirty-two
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POLL RESULTS | The audience vote ties 50/50. The poll is decided by a coinflip resulting in favor of using the scroll. Indryr's [TRUTH SCROLL] is depleted and will no longer be available for future use.
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INDRYR: If he knows anything more, it may be to our benefit to try. We donāt know when weāll get the opportunity to confront someone like him again. KYRIE: I guess youāre right, butā¦ Well, letās get it over with, then. KYRIE: My lord, might we speak to you a moment? ELDEWYN: Mm? Ah, of course! Help yourself to the wine in the meantime, Master Bard! ASTER: Way ahead of you! ELDEWYN: Yes, Your Grace? How might I help you? KYRIE: Indryr. ELDEWYN: What is that? What are you doingā?! INDRYR: You know more about Castien than youāre letting on. ELDEWYN: Why on earth do you care so much about him? What is this nonsense? Help! Help! KYRIE: Please, my lord, donātā ELDEWYN: In here, help me at onceā KYRIE: Stop shouting. INDRYR: Your Graceā¦ ELDEWYN: Whatā¦ are you doingā¦ to meā¦ KYRIE: I didnāt want it to have to come to this. Weāre not trying to hurt you. We just need information. Indryr, please proceed. INDRYR: Iā¦ Uhā¦ right. Castien Thallan, who was he really? ELDEWYN: I told you what I know! Iām just a magistrate! I remember rumors swirling at the time that Castien was the illegitimate child of some nobleā¦ They said he had claim to a great fortune and that is why heād come up from the south to stir trouble, but I canāt tell you what I donāt know! INDRYR: The scroll will make sure of that. Then, his followers believed him to be of noble bloodline? ELDEWYN: I suppose they did, how should I know what they thought? I never met them! They were rowdy and destructive! Made noise and broke things wherever they went! They had a clear disdain for authority. We of the aristocracy knew to steer clear. INDRYR: And after Castienās death? What happened to them? ELDEWYN: The few that remained became outspoken protesters of the trials. But back then there was a movement to have the tradition done away with. They werenāt the only ones to speak out. Once the rules were altered, it got quiet and I havenāt heard a thing about it since! KYRIE: You said Castienās involvement in the trials was predetermined. ELDEWYN: There were whispers that the priest before youā Lord Ilduinā had been bribed by Castienās father. Itās all hearsay. I said I donāt know. KYRIE: Then he doesnāt. Itās all speculation. ELDEWYN: Release me at once! KYRIE: Very well. But you will speak nothing of this. You will tell no one we were here or what weāve asked of you. ELDEWYN: Yes, Your Grace. ELDWYN: Now if you would all kindly get out of my home. Now! KYRIE: Aster, Lucien, letās go. ASTER: Hm? Has it all gone tails up then? LUCIEN: We heard yellingā¦ KYRIE: Please just gather your things. Weāre leaving. KYRIE: wincing INDRYR: Your Graceā¦ youāre unwell. KYRIE: Iām fine. INDRYR: Youā¦ have the power to compel. KYRIE: And itās no easy feat. It takes a heavy toll to force your will on another. INDRYR: I expect it is quite the burdenā¦ One might find you quite the formidable foe. KYRIE: Trust me, Indryr, if Iād ever used my powers on any of you, youād know of it. Itās not something one can hide. A mind is very aware when it loses control. Duke Eldewyn will only submit so long as I channel the spell. But there was no other way. If he tells anyone what weāve doneā¦ KYRIE: I- Indryr? Iā¦ Pleaseā INDRYR: Donāt worry, Your Grace. Your secret is safe with me. Ā
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // twenty-five
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TAYUIN: Youāve got a lot of strange new friends. KYRIE: Ahā¦ haā¦ LUCIEN: Oh! Another Chosen! Youāre the faerie, mm, Tayuin, right? TAYUIN: So I am. And you areā¦? LUCIEN: Lucien Aravae, Prince of Kera! But thatās not important! Oh, Iām so excited to meet you! Youāre even smaller in person! TAYUIN: Ehā KYRIE: Lucien. LUCIEN: Huh? Oh! I didnāt mean it as an insult! Youāre really cute! Please donāt think me rude. TAYUIN: Of course not. Iām happy to meet you, too, Your Highness. You must be a big fan of the festival? LUCIEN: Yes! Ever since I was little! Iāve heard all the stories! This is my first time getting to meet the Chosen, myself. Everyone speaks highly of you! Do you think youāll win? TAYUIN: Ah, I doubt that very much. But itās not important if I win or if I donāt. Iām just grateful to be involved. LUCIEN: Wow! KYRIE: Seems youāve gained a new fan. TAYUIN: Iām honored. LUCIEN: Oh! Are you coming to the dinner tonight? TAYUIN: Dinner? KYRIE: Iām afraid not, Your Highness. But there will be others for you to meet tonight. LUCIEN: Really? This is so exciting! Well, maybe Iāll see you again? I hope so! TAYUIN: Sure, if youād like. LUCIEN: Bye now! TAYUIN: Byeā¦ KYRIE: Thatās my cue. Do you think youāll recover alright? TAYUIN: Iām fineā¦ KYRIE: Mm. Iāll see you later, then. TAYUIN: Yeah. KYRIE: Tay? TAYUIN: Huh? KYRIE: I mean it. TAYUIN: Right. KYRIE: Your Highness, donāt wander off. Weāll go together. ELION: Hmm.
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // thirty-one
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INTERACTIVE POLL | Should Indryr use his [TRUTH SCROLL] on Duke Eldewyn? Voting to use the scroll will provide more information about the past history of the trials and those involved, however, there may be consequences from using such magic. Choose wisely. Vote now!
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INDRYR: A fascinating idea. There is a great deal of faith placed in lunar priests. Suppose if they should misdirect and say they have received visions they have notā¦ No one would be any the wiser. ASTER: Now that I think of it, how does that whole heaven-to-earth pipeline work, anyhow? KYRIE: Quite ambiguously. Around the time of the Selenehelion, we begin receiving hazy visions. For my sister and I, it was always somewhat complicated. In general, there is only ever one lunar priest of age at any given time. However, because Alphanei and I were twins, our visions were often shared. It was suggested, once, that we conduct together, but I declined. Alphaneiās emotional investment in leading the ceremony seemed to strengthen her ties with the moon. My visions lessened, and hers became stronger. Only now that Iām leading myself do I feel an innate sense of connection to the Chosen. You were all strangers when I brought you hereā Iād never heard nor met any of you before. But even before seeing you in the flesh, I felt as if we had known each other for years. INDRYR: And is there some consequence to you for not following the Moonās vague instruction? KYRIE: I admit, I donāt know. A great part of me feels compelled. Itās hard to explain. Even when I sat aside and let my sister operate on her own, I felt overwhelmingly as if I was doing something wrong. I guess this connection we have, itās something weāre born with, and impossible to eradicate. That being said, if we should act against that feelingā¦ By that I mean, could a lunar priest have lied about the selected Ten? Yes. I think he could. LUCIEN: But wouldnāt that upset the goddess? KYRIE: Maybe. The truth is, I donāt hear her anymore than you. Divine sensation is just that: Sensation. If she were to punish me for going against her wishes, I canāt imagine what that might look like. Only, in our hearts, I suppose it would feel a bit like betraying someoneā¦ somethingā¦ we love deeply. It would feel immoral. Butā¦ thereās nothing impossible about sinning. ELDEWYN: Fascinating, indeed. I never thought about itā¦ Interesting creatures lunar priests! KYRIE: Weāre not animalsā ASTER: Well! How about that specialty brew youāve been saving? ELDEWYN: Ah, yes! Let us retire to the parlor. Weāll be more comfortable there. KYRIE: If you donāt mind, I just need to step out a momentā¦ ELDEWYN: Oh, of course, Your Grace. INDRYR: Are you feeling well, Your Grace? KYRIE: Yeah, itāsā¦ Iām fine. INDRYR: Forgive my saying so, but you seem somewhat put-off. KYRIE: Itās alright. I donātā¦ mind. KYRIE: I think sometimes I feel a bit like a circus actā¦ Maybe I am. INDRYR: Your gifts are unique. And specialness is strange, but not all of us think so shallowly. I understand perfectly well how it feels to be the odd piece out, but youāre no less part of the puzzle. Youāll find your place to fit, and it wonāt be here with people like that. KYRIE: Thank you, Indryr, for saying so. INDRYR: No need to thank me. Itās simply whatās true. The Duke has a veryā¦ interesting perception. I wondered what sort of society might support the trials in their former iteration. Meeting him, well, it becomes clearer to me. KYRIE: I think thereād be more than a few happy to see the tradition return to the way it was. A sick sense of excitementā¦ It doesnāt matter. I guess Iām more bothered by the idea that my predecessor might have been involved in what happened twenty years ago. You were right. If this was a cover up, the priest heading the ceremony must have allowed for it. INDRYR: I donāt think we can deny it anymore, Your Grace. KYRIE: No, but I do think thereās more to the story. Whether or not the Duke knows, is another question entirely. INDRYR: We could use the scroll? KYRIE: Yes, but itās not without its risks. I suppose then we must decideā¦ is it worth trying, regardless of the consequences?
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // twenty-seven
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ELDEWYN: Well now, this is quite quaint, indeed! Tell me, how do you find the games thus far? INDRYR: Certainly trying. ASTER: Iāll say! Iāve been nearly mauled to death by giant serpents, thrown off bridges, and murdered by a Necroā KYRIE: Aster! Is one of our more resourceful competitors. ELDEWYN: Ah, yes, thatās right. Half-elf is it? Pity. Those without magic often struggle during trials. Now that I think of it, I canāt remember a winner that wasnāt attune to the arcaneā¦ INDRYR: An interesting point. One must wonder if the games favor those with magic, why the Moon selects those unafflicted. ASTER: The answer is obvious, of course! Itās our boundless charm and sage wisdom! LUCIEN: giggles INDRYR: Sage wisdom, you say? KYRIE: It isnāt true that there have been no past winners who werenāt magic users. ELDEWYN: Quite right, quite right you are, Your Grace. There have been ample warriors of all sorts who have won in the past. I find my memory fails me in my old age. ASTER: You ought to have more wine, my lord! Nothing helps loosen my memory like a few glasses of savory spirits! INDRYR: I think that is the opposite of the solutionā¦ ELDEWYN: Ahaha! I like your style, Master Bard. Well, this is a celebratory affair, after all. Iāll have the maids bring in some special brews Iāve had stowed away for just the occasion. Iām a bit of a collector, you know. ASTER: And Iām a connoisseur! KYRIE: whispers Theyāre getting on famously. INDRYR: Perhaps Your Grace chose too well. KYRIE: Ahā¦
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // seventeen
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SE: Am thirsty! Why is wine gone? LUICIEN: Oh! Iāll get you some more, my lady! Ć
SE: Ah! Good boy! ELION: mumbling What did I sign up for? Ć
SE: Tell me, Little Ferret! You are liking children? ELION: Oh yes. What a joy they are. Ć
SE: Oh? Is good! You are also liking house in mountain? Hmmā¦ But I am thinking you are better suited elsewise. You are into monster hunters? (incapable of detecting sarcasm) ELION: Youāre speaking of that foul-mouthed vixen from yesterday? Ć
SE: Indeed! I will introduce you. You will need my help. She will not be easy to seduce! ELION: Why, do indulge me, my lady. KYRIE: Ah, Eve, might I ask you a favor? EVE: Hm? KYRIE: That elf there. Heās Duke Eldewyn. Comes from a long line of well-to-do aristocrats, but his lust for drink has lost him a bit of favor in recent years. Heād certainly enjoy meeting one of the Chosen. EVE: Why do I get the feeling you have some ulterior motive for asking? KYRIE: Well, Iām looking to arrange a private dinner with the Duke. I think he might be a useful source ofā¦ information. EVE: Information? KYRIE: Iāve a keen interest in knowing more about past ceremonies. Talking to someone who not only lived through them, but has a close relationship to the Crown is crucial. But I must be wary not to make my inquiries obvious. EVE: Youāre using the Chosen as a ruse to find out what happened? KYRIE: It may be risky to do otherwise. A month ago, I might have said my position grants me some level of protection. But given all thatās happened, I find that to be anything but the truth. Things have gotten particularlyā¦ EVE: Dangerous. KYRIE: Mm. EVE: Alright. Letās go. KYRIE: Duke Eldewyn, how nice to see you. ELDEWYN: Ah! Your Grace, I was thinking of seeking you out myself. But then, you and your Chosen are quite the hot commodity tonight! And indeed, Iād love an introduction! KYRIE: This is Eve, our resident healer. But sheās an all around outstanding mage. EVE: Nice to meet you, my lord. ELDEWYN: Ah, thatās right, this is your second win in the trials, yes? Youāre doing very well for yourself! Iād enjoy to hear more of your experience in the games! EVE: Where do I begin?
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // twenty-four
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KYRIE: Tay! TAYUIN: Ohā¦ KYRIE: Please, wait here. KYRIE: You could try to make it less obvious that youāre avoiding me. TAYUIN: Iām not avoiding you. KYRIE: I was really hoping we were passed the blatantly lying phase. TAYUIN: Okay. Iām avoiding you. KYRIE: I got that. TAYUIN: Not because I hate you. KYRIE: So youāve said. Iād hoped youād come to me on your own, but I guess I couldnāt give you enough time. If you donāt want to talk to me about what happened with the witch, I wonāt force you to. Thatās not why Iām here. TAYUIN: Itās not? KYRIE: Iām afraid I have to ask you for another favor. I expect Iām racking up quite a debt, but I donāt know who better than you to do this. So, please, Iām sorry, but hear me out? TAYUIN: Of course. KYRIE: The High Priestess told me thereād been a letter from my sister, Alphanei. I suppose I donāt have to explain to you whatās been going on, observant as you are. Butā¦ itās the first contact weāve had with her since her disappearance. Elora tells me Alās alive but I know sheās holding something back. If I could just read what Al wrote in that letter, Iād know the truth. Just one problem. TAYUIN: They wonāt let you see it. KYRIE: Right. TAYUIN: They really do gatekeep your entire life. KYRIE: An understatement. TAYUIN: The letterā¦ You want me to steal it for you. KYRIE: That sort of thing does fall in your area of expertise, doesnāt it? TAYUIN: Mm. I can do it. KYRIE: I can pay youā TAYUIN: Pay me? Are you serious? KYRIE: Itās a risky job. TAYUIN: Iāve managed worse. Anyways, if I get caught, itāll be on you, not me. We both know that. KYRIE: Iām willing to bear that consequence. TAYUIN: You always are. I told you not to be so reckless with yourself. KYRIE: Iām trying. Thatās why I came to you. TAYUIN: Rightā¦ Iāll do it. KYRIE: Are you sure? I wonāt hold it against you if you say no. TAYUIN: Iāll get the letter. Thatās a promise. KYRIE: Tay, Iā LUCIEN: Your Grace! KYRIE: Ah. Timeās up, I guess.
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Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // thirty
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ABILITY CHECK | CHARISMA Aster is assigned a base stat of 10 charisma, with a bonus of 5. Question #1 requires a roll of at least 15. Question #2 requires a roll of at least 16. Question #3 requires a roll of at least 18.Ā Question #4 requires a roll of at least 18.Ā Question #5 requires a roll of at least 20.Ā
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LUCIEN: Thenā¦ someone died? ELDEWYN: Indeed, someone did. And none of the remaining nine claimed responsibility. Made things quite interesting for spectators. There was some rumors that perhaps even the Chosen of the Sun might have been the killer. INDRYR: Surely the goddess of the moon would not select a murderer as her chosen. ELDEWYN: Ah, but it is sometimes the case. After all, back then, anything was acceptable. Even had they admitted their deed, they would not have been punished. LUCIEN: How awfulā¦ INDRYR: And who was the victim? ELDEWYN: Mm, the last to lose their life in the moon trialsā¦ What was itā¦ ah yesā¦ Castien, was his name. Castien Thallan. KYRIE: Who was he? ELDEWYN: A rabblerouser from the south. He used to get into all sorts of trouble. I remember before he was chosen, he and his little gang would stir up the city, made people restless. The guard was always after him for one thing or another, but never could hold him long. Imagine our shock when it was announced he'd been picked. After that, he was untouchable of course. Ironic, you ask me. KYRIE: He was just a delinquent, then? ELDEWYN: Yes, you could say so. A thorn in the capitalās side, really. But clearly honorable enough for the Moon to choose him. ASTER: A toast! To a veritable troublemaker! I can certainly relate. After all, they only had to drag me out of jail right to the steps of the church! ELDEWYN: Ha! Thatās right! Iāll say, there was quite the gossip about it in town! INDRYR: Whatever were you arrested for, anyways? ASTER: Oh, you know, a little scuffleā¦ bit of a bar brawl if Iām honest. Iām not much of a fighter, but tell that to my tongue! INDRYR: How curious that no one ever admitted to the deed. Are they certain he didnāt die to the elements? ELDEWYN: To be frank, there was a great deal of speculation about it, but seeing as how no one but then Ten were inside, thereās really no way of knowing. Afterwards, he was given over to the Kingās clerics and prepared for burial. We honor the fallen, of course. Theyāre still Chosen, even in death. But he had no kin to speak of, and no one after came to claim him that wasnāt one of his fellow troublemakers. KYRIE: Whatever happened to them? ELDEWYN: Iām certain I donāt know. Went on their way, or grew up, I suppose! INDRYR: Perhaps there was someone else in the labyrinth? ELDEWYN: Hm? What do you mean by that? INDRYR: You said there were many dangers within the maze, it could be that he encountered someone there. Someone not Chosen? ELDEWYN: The labyrinth is located on the outskirts of the city. During the trial the entrances are heavily guarded, and very few people know the way through. Even if someone could get passed the blockades, theyād be utterly lost! INDRYR: Then, it doesnāt seem particularly efficient that anyone would plan to use the trial as a cover for murder. Unlessā¦ LUCIEN: Why would anyone think to do that? ASTER: Quite conspiratorial there, Indryr! And who doesnāt love a good conspiracy theory? Mm? Iām sure thereās a secret dragon under the castle waiting to make snacks of us all. More wine, my lord? ELDEWYN: Of course, of course! KYRIE: Surely you donāt think there was outside involvement? INDRYR: Iām only speculating. KYRIE: Iām certain thereās no evidence of that. Isnāt that right, my lord? ELDEWYN: Well, you know, heās not the first to say so. There were rumors at the time that perhaps Castienās involvement in the trials had been predetermined. KYRIE: Predetermined? ELDEWYN: They said he was selected deliberately. At request ofā¦ Itās all hearsay, anyways. LUCIEN: But the Chosen are selected by divine right! Lunar Priests get their orders directly from the goddess of the moon! Right, Your Grace? KYRIE: Uhā ELDEWYN: Of course, Your Highness. It is silly gossip, nothing more. Some people believed the presiding priest was espousing false information. But the trials were successful as every year before. Thereās no reason to think he was lying about Castien being one of the true Chosen Ten. But people will get all sorts of ideas if given even a shred of mystery.
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