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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.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // twenty-six
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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.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // twenty-three
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[rustling sounds]
EIRA: What is it?
SARAYN: We are being watched.
ÅSE: More bandits?
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KYRIE: Something’s wrong.
EVE: Wrong?
KYRIE: Let’s meet up with the others.
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SARAYN: I though you said no more tricks?
KYRIE: It isn’t. I didn’t tell anyone we were coming here.
TAYUIN: You expect us to believe that, after last time?
KYRIE: I’m telling the truth. We should get back to the sanctum.
ÅSE: Let them come!
KYRIE: No. We don’t know what we’re dealing with. It could be nothing at all. Let me handle this, please.
EIRA: No need. Whoever was out there, they’re gone now.
EVE: Maybe we’re overreacting. Tensions are high after the challenge, but Amaryllis is filled with all manner of folk for the festivities. It could have been anyone.
KYRIE: Eve’s right. Let’s all of us head back and get some sleep. It’s been a very long day.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // twenty-one
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ÅSE: You shouldn’t eat too much! All that cake will slow you down for trial!
TALILA: Hm? Really? But we don’t even know what the next trial is.
ÅSE: Didn’t you hear? It could be dangerous! Very exciting!
TALILA: Is that really something you should be excited about?
ÅSE: But of course! I have strategy! First of all, be very strong, like me. Second, do not fail!
INDRYR: Well, can’t argue with that. It is a sound strategy.
TAIYO: Curious. How will those of us without such magic and strength prevail? Past records of the Selenehelion show the trials range from tests of character, wisdom, and ability. But since we’re uncertain of which challenges we’ll face, it seems nearly impossible that one could be prepared for anything.
ÅSE: You lack confidence, scholarly man!
INDRYR: Can’t argue with that either.
TALILA: Oh, Indy!
INDRYR: Oops, sorry.
TAIYO: It was a fair point.
INDRYR: Surely some have advantages, but then, we’ve all been chosen for a reason, haven’t we? I trust in the process. There are more important things than physical strength and magic.
TAIYO: Even if I were to win, I don’t know what I’d ask for. I guess I really don’t understand why I was chosen at all. I wonder if passion isn’t an important element in what decides who will succeed. I can’t say for certain why everyone’s here, but I imagine if you had something you deeply desired, something you were willing to fight hard for, maybe even the gods could see it inside of you.
INDRYR: I think there are many of us who have come here in desperation. Though they may not say so, though they may deny it… but in the end, don’t we all have something we desire? If not a reason to fight?
TAIYO: I’m not sure that I do.
INDRYR: I guess you’re right; only the gods may judge us. Before that end comes, I do hope you find your reason.
TALILA: And what about you, Indy? What’s your wish?
INDRYR: It’s not for me that I wish, but for the happiness of those I love most. Perhaps this is the best way, if not the only way, that I could help them.
TALILA: That sounds terribly sad…
ÅSE: Ridiculous! You lack stamina, flower dragon!
INDRYR: Well… can’t argue with that.
TALILA: Maybe the trials will be good for us. There’s so much uncertainty now, but like all seeds freshly planted, with a little tenderness and caution, we can grow. I hope we will all grow stronger.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // fifty-one
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INTERACTIVE POLL |
Should Tayuin lie or tell Sarayn the truth?
TAYUIN: Well, I certainly know how to pick my friends. Great work, Lord Tev’us.
SARAYN: Hm.
TAYUIN: She’ll get over it. It’s her own fault, taking everything to heart, anyways.
SARAYN: She is kind.
TAYUIN: How unfortunate. Not for us, I mean. The nice ones are the easiest to break.
SARAYN: And how did your trial go? Was it also simple? You never told me how it was you got your key.
TAYUIN: Is that really relevant?
SARAYN: We are allies, after all. And allies share information, no?
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // fifty
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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.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty-one
KYRIE: Welcome back, Your Highness.
TAYUIN: Don’t call me that.
KYRIE: Why? There’s no one else around.
TAYUIN: That’s not the point…
KYRIE: Did you find your time in the realm of illusion to be productive?
TAYUIN: I got the key didn’t I? That’s all that matters.
KYRIE: Of course. That’s all that matters.
TAYUIN: Stop it, already!
KYRIE: But what have I done wrong?
TAYUIN! You know what! You’re so annoying! You always speak in that way, like you know everything about me. Well, I did your stupid task. And I don’t regret the how!
KYRIE: Is that the truth?
TAYUIN: What?
KYRIE: You don’t regret it?
TAYUIN: No.
KYRIE: I see. Well, you’re free to go. You need not stay here, if I upset you so much.
TAYUIN: Fine. I’m going now.
KYRIE: Tayuin.
TAYUIN: What do you want?
KYRIE: He wasn’t right, you know. You’re better than that.
TAYUIN: No, I’m not. It was my choice, after all. I put myself first. Because no one else will.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty
POLL RESULTS |
The audience votes for Tayuin to play along, with 74% in favor, and only 26% opposed. Tayuin chooses one player to eliminate and receives a [KEY].
TAYUIN: Alright, I’ll play along. What’s your game?
MIRROR TAY: I told you, it’s very simple. All you have to do is give me one name.
TAYUIN: One name?
MIRROR TAY: In order for one to win, another one must fail. Name one of the Chosen to eliminate, and you shall have your key.
TAYUIN: All I have to do is pick someone? But… if I agree, will they know it was me?
MIRROR TAY: Only if you tell them so. It’ll stay between you and… well, you.
TAYUIN: And you swear this isn’t a trick.
MIRROR TAY: Promise.
TAYUIN: Then, I can pick anyone?
MIRROR TAY: Anyone at all. Just say the name.
TAYUIN: Very well then. I choose…
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // thirty-six
INTERACTIVE VOTE |
Should Tayuin agree to play the game?
???: My, my, if it isn’t a little lost prince. What are you doing all the way out here, Your Majesty?
TAYUIN: …What…?
MIRROR TAY: You look like you could use some help.
TAYUIN: But… you… No, there’s no way I could conjure—
MIRROR TAY: laughing Oh, absolutely not! As if you could pull off an illusion this strong.
TAYUIN: Did you just come to taunt me? Because honestly, I have better things to do.
MIRROR TAY: Like what? Winning? I mean, that’s what you really want isn’t it?
TAYUIN: Please. Like I care who wins this stupid competition.
MIRROR TAY: Lying to yourself sure comes easy, doesn’t it?
TAYUIN: Be quiet!
MIRROR TAY: Calm down. Believe it or not, I’m here to help you. I mean, it’s your choice, but at least spare us the theatrics. I know what you desire, deep down. And I can help you to get it.
TAYUIN: If you’re asking me to trust my evil twin, it’s going to be a resounding “no”.
MIRROR TAY: I know that. That’s why I’m going to give you this.
TAYUIN: Is that… real?
MIRROR TAY: Real as you and– well, not me of course, but you get the point. It’s yours if you want it. If you’re willing to take it.
TAYUIN: Is this some kind of sick game where I have to fight my own damn self?
MIRROR TAY: Not at all. I will give you this key freely.
MIRROR TAY: When you discovered you were chosen, you said you’d sow whatever chaos needed to get what you wanted. You’re quick to make empty promises. Even quicker to use people to your own advantage. If that still holds true, then you will agree to my offer: You may have this key, and be free of the construct, and all you have to do is play a little game with me.
TAYUIN: A game? But how can I trust that you’re not going to turn this on me?
MIRROR TAY: I’m you, Tay. Of course you can trust me. Besides, I think we’ll both find this enjoyable. So, what do you say? Shall we play?
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