( PROPHETS - WEEK 3 )

[abhoth]

On Sunday night, as soon as the grandfather clocks mark 6:00, a voice will speak to you. The tone may vary from person to person, the voice's pitch shifting and changing to suit her facilitators's needs — but the words will remain the same. Similarly for all those who can hear it, they'll suddenly find themselves captivated by it. "Come now, little ones. It's time to partake." And just like that, you find yourself drawn towards the nearest mirrored surface on the wall, somehow managing to avoid calling the attention of anyone who might be in the room with you. Though this is your first time participating in the ritual, knowledge still floods your mind. A light press of your hand against the mirror, and you will find yourself capable of stepping through the previously solid surface and into the shrine room. Here, you find yourself accompanied by two (2) other individuals. And though your handler can't be physically among you, you still feel her presence enveloping you and saturating the air in this room. Glance up, and through the glass ceiling you'll be able to see her in all her glory. It seems it's time for this week's sacrifice to be chosen. ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation prophet's handbook

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THE UNCLEAN

[abhoth]

[While the "sun" watches silently through the glass ceiling, she will say nothing unless directly addressed. Go forth and mingle among yourselves, unless you're itching to ask a question.]

VULNERABLE

[abhoth]

[Like last week, the Unclean has an announcement to make:]

Listen now, little ones. The Teacher has chosen to weaken one of their own once again. Velvet Crowe. Should you chose her, you will know where to find her.

[And that's all.]

VOTE

[abhoth]

[There is an altar on the side of the room, a collection of 2x2 photographs of all living residents arranged around it — as well as a single knife. Once you've all selected your next victim, you will seal their fate by placing their photograph on the altar and spilling your blood on it. All surviving Prophets must do this to assure your victory.

Please respond with the name of this week's victim (or victims) in the subject header.]

[disinterested]

[mmmmmmmm]

Tsurugi, I think you're in deep shit.

[disinterested]

Can I have 50,000 yen?

[for you-know-who

who probably doesn't deserve it because he almost got caught but]

[abhoth]

[The boys have brought shame to their mother. :/]

Money in an oddity in this realm. You will receive 50,000 yen once you've concluded your duties.

[Don't make it obvious you have Cthulhu hooking you up, is what she means.]

[perceptions]

Hey, can I get a small pipe?

[disinterested]

[GIRGE TRIED sort of]

Give it to Tsurugi then, in that case.

[perceptions]

Well, they didn't get him at least?

[abhoth]

You may. Retrieve it from under your bed.

[disinterested]

We probably owe Kamui for being such a distraction.

[perceptions]

Thanks!

...Also, on a more serious note: is what they said about Omega true? That she killed herself to make a deal with Craftly about my power?

[perceptions]

People seemed to be having more fun arm wrestling him than figuring out who killed Hibiki up until the last hour. Guess we got lucky.

[abhoth]

It is true. But worry not, little one, for she traded her life for nothing. The evidence you will produce will only lead to your role, and nothing more.

[abhoth]

Duly noted.

[perceptions]

Oh, I'm not worried. It actually gave me a pretty great idea to make things a little more fun around here. The last two trials were really boring I thought - too quick and not enough showmanship. I think it's time for another outing tonight.

[disinterested]

Luck won't save him if he becomes suspicious again. Perhaps he should take a break this week?

[perceptions]

Agreed. You might want to be careful too. They seemed to let go of you as a potential accomplice, but if Tsurugi is ever discovered it may come back to haunt you.

[abhoth]

Interesting. I eagerly await the results, Mira. You have my blessing.

[disinterested]

[He nods.]

Frankly, I'm surprised by how easily they accepted my lie. I suppose this means he and I shouldn't associate in public; after all, I should be annoyed that he tried to use me as an excuse.

[sorry not sorry about sort of abandoning you, Tsurugi, but he had to cut his losses??]

Are we leaving it to you this week, in that case?

[perceptions]

I'm going to go after two targets on Thursday. I don't want people crying and moaning about the poor Ghost victim having to be lynched. Those idiots still won't shut the hell up about Hana sometimes. I'll need to kill whoever I possess.

[She just rolls her eyes a little, highly unimpressed.]

But I don't want it to be some boring affair. I want to make a game out of it.

[perceptions]

Great.

...One last thing. In order to make my plan work, I need you to pass a message to Craftly. Would that be possible?

[abhoth]

The Innkeeper and his staff respond to me, first and foremost. If I will them to jump, so it shall be. Your message will be transmitted as you please.

[disinterested]

A game? How so?

[perceptions]

I want to challenge them to find me. They didn't do it the first week because the odds were purposefully against them. This time, I want to take Omega's sacrifice up to the task and see if they can figure out who I am.