#cc aster songleaf
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // twenty-seven
KYRIE: Welcome, all of you, to the second task.Now that the day has come, I feel I should tell you a little more about how the games will work. Each trial will have two stages; a test of character, and a test of strength. It may not always be obvious to you which test is which, and strength may not always be physical in nature. As I’m sure many of you have realized, the first task was one of character, which leaves today’s task…
ÅSE: Strength!
KYRIE: Hm. For this challenge, you will be transported to a realm of illusions. This place is constructed by spells and only those who have cast them control who enters and leaves. Your only way out of this construct is with this.
KYRIE: There are five of these keys hidden throughout the construct. Which means, five of you will succeed, and five of you will fail. The keyholders will inevitably decide the fates of the others, so if you do not wish to be at the mercy of another player, I suggest you work quickly. For if you do not, your journey may be fast and fruitless, or agonizingly long and exhaustive. Be wary of what and who you meet along your journey. Anything can happen in a land of illusion, and all that you see may not be entirely as it seems. Do your best to keep your wits about you.
THERION: So, we just go in, find the key, and then…?
KYRIE: Once you’ve taken the key you will be returned here. I will be waiting for each of you as you arrive. Now, without further ado, please take your places.
THERION: Why do I have such a bad feeling about this?
EIRA: I’ve had a bad feeling since I got here.
THERION:laughs Well, that doesn’t fill me with confidence. See you on the other side.
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // twenty-six
|@izayoichan |@catssimblr|@rollingsim|@amuhav|@mangopysims|@sani-sims|@maladi777|@poisonedsimmer|@thesimperiuscurse|@keibea
POLL RESULTS |
The audience votes to combine [GOLDEN ELFOYL] with [HONEYPEPPER ROOT], resulting in a successful luck potion! INDRYR, ÅSE, TALILA, and THERION will be buffed for the upcoming trial.
INDRYR: I’ve made a luck potion for anyone wanting a boost for the task ahead.
EIRA: And what does this potion do, exactly?
INDRYR: I just said, it boosts luck.
SARAYN: And how can we trust that?
TALILA: Hey, why don’t we calm down? It’s a potion, not poison! I’m sure he doesn’t want to hurt any of us!
TAYUIN: Oh yeah, I’m sure it’s fine. Why don’t youtake it?
TALILA: Alright, I will!
INDRYR: Well, anyone else who doesn’t think I’m a dastardly schemer want a drought?
ÅSE: Give it to me. I’m not afraid of magic drink.
TAYUIN:*snorts*
THERION: Might as well. How bad could it be?
TAYUIN:*double snort*
EVE: You’re sure it gives good luck?
TAIYO: I suggest the healer doesn’t take the potion. In the event that something happens during the trial…
EVE: …I guess you’re right.
ASTER: If nothing else, I know a wonderful selection of funeral hymns!
TAYUIN:Thisguy.
KYRIE: If you’re all ready, please follow me.
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // twenty
KYRIE: Mind coming with me?
ASTER: Don’t tell me I’m being arrested again. After that speech you gave? My, my, that’s a lie even I couldn’t think up!
KYRE:laughs You’re not being arrested. There’s something I want to give you.
ASTER: Mercy on the sun, moon and stars! My lute! All in one piece? I was beginning to think I’d never see it again!
KYRIE: There was a guard at the prison who seemed particularly reluctant to give it back. Admittedly, it did take some persuading, but I figured nothing short of the original would do.
ASTER: If you’re trying to buy my love, I must say, it’ll only half work!
KYRIE: Only a little. But then, you are one of the chosen, reckless vagrant or not. It simply wouldn’t be appropriate to let your worldly possessions be confiscated.
ASTER: Well, it is certainly nice to be reunited. After all, I’ll need something to fill my time again once this whole thing blows over.
KYRIE: Aster.
ASTER: Your Grace?
KYRIE: I am glad you’re here.
ASTER: Why do you say that?
KYRIE: I think you bring something; a light we all desperately need. Even those who won’t admit it.
ASTER:laughs Ah, yes. So easy it is to make eager company. And when your light has dimmed and the thrill and excitement has grown tiresome, they’ll move on from you. The story forever ends the same. Warmly welcomed, always turned away.
KYRIE: That isn’t—
ASTER: But I’ll play music. Mayhaps it will entertain them all! Win favor, I must, says he!
KYRIE: Aster, wait.
ASTER: Hm?
KYRIE: …Do you know the Ballad of Cairn Mir?
ASTER: Mm, that’s a nice one. Good choice.
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // fifty
|@sani-sims|@rollingsim|@thesimperiuscurse
VOICE: The trial has now concluded.
EVE: It’s finished?
—
EIRA: Thanks.
EVE: Of course!
EVE: Lord Tev’us! Thank starlight, you’re alright! I thought something horrible had happened! I waited as long as I could bear it. I’m sorry I didn’t come sooner.
SARAYN: My apologies. An opportunity arose, so I took it.
EVE: An opportunity…?
EVE: You… found a key, then. You won.
SARAYN: That was the nature of the game, after all.
EVE: You’re right, of course. It’s just a game.
SARAYN: I expect you must be angry.
EVE: No, not at all. I’m happy for you. Surely, anyone would have done the same, and you deserve it. I’m just glad that you’re not hurt. I was… well, it doesn’t matter. Anyways, congratulations.
TAIYO: She was worried about you. You told her you’d come back, and you never did. All that time, she was looking for you, just to make sure you were okay. And that’s all you have to say for it?
SARAYN: It was her choice to trust me.
TAIYO: It was her choice to care. But I see now, these games were made for people like you.
KYRIE: Welcome back, everyone. I’m glad to see you’ve all returned safely. I want to congratulate the five winners, Eira, Tayuin, Sarayn, Talila and Aster. Your victory today will help you moving forward into the next round of trials. But until then, I encourage everyone to rest up. You have a few days break. Please try to enjoy yourselves. Until we meet again.
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty-nine
POLL RESULTS |
With 76% in favor, the audience decides to buff a fellow competitor. Aster wins the second poll and is gifted a [KEY] by Talila’s decision. Talila and Aster become the final winners of the trial.
VOICE: Congratulations, Talila. You have chosen to help one of your fellow competitors. Come forward and accept your reward.
TALILA: A key? Really? For me? Well, then I’m most glad I chose him.
KYRIE: Talila, welcome back.
TALILA: That was amazing! I can’t believe I really won!
KYRIE: Congratulations.
TALILA: Oh! But—
KYRIE: Don’t worry. He’s receiving your gift now. If you’d like, you can wait for him here.
TALILA: Thank you.
ASTER: Huh?
KYRIE: Welcome back, Aster, and congratulations.
ASTER: Congratu—Tal, you’re okay!
TALILA: Oh, yeah! It was so strange. I was falling, and then suddenly I was at this altar, and there were these two flames—
ASTER: I was afraid that…
TALILA: I told you. It was all an illusion. And thank goodness, huh?
ASTER: I’ll say.
TALILA: I know you did your best. Thank you.
ASTER: Heh, yeah… No problem…
TALILA: But at least you got a key right? I’m glad it could help you.
ASTER: Wait… you did that?
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty-six
TALILA: Maybe we should turn back.
ASTER: It seems alright. If we’re quick and careful, I’m sure we can make it.
TALILA: Alright, I trust you.
ASTER: You do…? I mean, right. Of course we can make it. It’s not far.
TALILA: Aster!
ASTER: Hold on!
TALILA: I’m slipping!
ASTER: Don’t let go, I’ve got you!
TALILA: It’s just an illusion… Aster, let me go.
ASTER: No! Wait! Don’t—
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty-four
ASTER: You’ve got great taste. I wrote that years ago. I was quite proud of it then. Who am I kidding, I’m still proud of it!
TALILA: You should be. It really is like magic.
ASTER: You’re too kind!
TALILA: Maybe… Aster, can I ask you something?
ASTER: Hm?
TALILA: Do you think it is better to be kind, or to be cunning and strong? I mean that… what sort of person do you think will win?
ASTER: Win? Suppose I haven’t thought about it.
TALILA: Not at all?
ASTER: It doesn’t interest me.
TALILA: Oh…
ASTER: Did… you want to win?
TALILA: I’m sure there are better candidates than I. Really, I just hoped that my wish would be heard. At first, I was confident, but as I realized how many wonderful people had been chosen, I started to think it was a fleeting dream. I suppose, if I really wanted to win now, I’d have to play the game. And I’m not sure if I can do that.
ASTER: Is it worth it to win if you’ve lost who you are in the process?
TALILA: Mm…
ASTER: I usually like games. But this one… this one is much different. If all the pieces are players, then those aren’t moves I want to make. And anyways, what could you desire so deeply that only the gods could grant it? Surely, there must be a way for us to make our own dreams come true.
TALILA: No, you’re right. It’s silly.
ASTER: Everything is silly if you think too hard about it.
TALILA: Then I won’t! Let’s talk about something else.
ASTER: Like bridges?
TALILA: Bridges? Oh.
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // thirty-eight
TALILA: So, you really don’t have any magic?
ASTER: Not unless you count my lyrical expertise, I’d say it’s quite enchanting.
TALILA: giggling Good thing I came along when I did. Actually, I’ve been trying to find someone since we got here, but this place seems so big. It’s sort of lonesome.
ASTER: I hadn’t noticed. Then again, I’m used to doing things on my own.
TALILA: Mm. I know what it’s like.
ASTER: You? But surely you have some handsome lovers back home.
TALILA: Don’t you know it’s rude to ask a lady about her list of lovers?
ASTER: Are you horribly offended?
TALILA: Oh yes, dreadfully offended. Maybe I should have let those monsters eat you whole.
ASTER: Well, I’m sure there’s a few people around here who might’ve. Lucky for me, my lady has a heart of gold and green.
TALILA: You know, we still haven’t addressed the subject of payment.
ASTER: Payment?
TALILA: Mhm! Like what I’m going to get for saving you.
ASTER: Besides time spent with my striking good looks and dazzling smile?
TALILA: Those are lovely, but these are matters of life and death. Very serious. Worth at least… two songs!
ASTER: You… want to hear me play?
TALILA: Is that bad?
ASTER: Of course not. I would happily oblige, anytime you’d like! No rescue necessary.
Post link
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // thirty-three
[rustling in bushes]
ASTER: Hm?
MONSTER: *growls*
ASTER: Don’t suppose you’d like to hear a nice tune, then?
MONSTER: *more growling*
ASTER: Alright, running it is.
TALILA: Aster! Look out!
TALILA: Are you alright?
ASTER: Doing better now. Thanks for that.
TALILA: Even if this place is made of magic, I don’t think I’d like to find out whether or not something bad could really happen.
ASTER: Fair point. Let’s get out of here.
TALILA: You want to… go together?
ASTER: If you’d like. I certainly won’t say no to the company.
TALILA: Yes, I’d like that.
Post link
