The death of a loyalist is a great blow to all of us. I admit, I was the one who was in imperialshadows, or should I say Rotrigous' room last night. But I was there to investigate, not murder. And I discovered from his diary that he had ambitions of ruling the keep. Before I could discover more of his plans, he approached, so I was forced to leap out his window, landing in the rosebush. I believe that this man may have been one of the traitors who poisoned our good king. I hope my investigations do not cause us to hang just an ambitious loyalist. All the best, ~ Calvin ~

Hmm ambition is a powerful driving force, One to watch eh!

I have shared my thoughts on the idea of us all revealing our positions. It will be quite risky, remember, the traitors know each other, whereas us loyalists only know those who have revealed themselves. I for one have nothing to hide really, so I will reveal my position if everyone else is game.

Well a few have already. Lord Gary

Hmm, so is that all you got from imperialshadows' diary, or can you confirm whether or not he is a traitor?

In the meantime, I agree that Mike does look rather suspicious right about now, with an innocent man having reported to have seen him at the scene on the night of the king's death, and another reporting the same. I suggest we all wait for an explanation before voting him though, we do not want to needlessly kill another innocent man...

Ok my fellow Lord (Ash), mike has some 'splainin' to do now...

A fisherman, sneaking into the King's advisor room. That is supposed to be one of the chambers that are closely guarded. You are just a mere fisherman. How did you manage to get into his chamber without any detection? Why are you so familar with the rooms? There are so many rooms in this castle. Are the guards sleeping off their duties or is there some form of conspiracy among one of the guards? Did someone inside working closely within the castle compounds lead you to his chamber? I really wonder how did you pull off this feat. Rest assured, I am only going after the truth, not in particular going against you.

Those slippery fisherman can get in anywhere!

Working for Lord Ash hmmm

Well i have no need for any sneaky underhanded employees, for im a loyal subject of the departed king

Calvin working for Lord Ash? Maybe he was trying to find out who the killer is... Or maybe Calvin got carried away, yet most Lords have much more to get form this than we lowly servants!

I just noticed among the confusion that people were demanding to know who was General Marcus. I revealed myself as he yesterday, it seems my words were lost among the chatter and for that I apologise! Yes, I have a limp after last night, and no, I was not trying to kill anyone as a traitor. As a General I have a right to investigate matters, and before retiring to my room last night I heard a clatter of noise. Coming across a hallway I was set upon by an assailant whom I could not see properly. As I stated before however, I refuse to believe entirely that the assailant was the traitor as several people crossed paths that night and I believe there was a confusion and friendly fire among us. Again I apologise that my identity was missed, but as we all know we must trust instinct not a simple wound, as remember the tale of Rome....

This is way too much confusion for a humble cellar keeper. One of the only certain things right now is uncertainty.

Clearly, the traitors are getting the best of us and are keeping us from finding them, accusing others. Maybe it's time just to step back, breath, and look at what we know for certain.

I just noticed among the confusion that people were demanding to know who was General Marcus. I revealed myself as he yesterday, it seems my words were lost among the chatter and for that I apologise! Yes, I have a limp after last night, and no, I was not trying to kill anyone as a traitor. As a General I have a right to investigate matters, and before retiring to my room last night I heard a clatter of noise. Coming across a hallway I was set upon by an assailant whom I could not see properly. As I stated before however, I refuse to believe entirely that the assailant was the traitor as several people crossed paths that night and I believe there was a confusion and friendly fire among us. Again I apologise that my identity was missed, but as we all know we must trust instinct not a simple wound, as remember the tale of Rome....

Oops. Perhaps you accidentally crossed paths with Kyle last night? He seems to have a bump on his head.

~ Calvin ~

OK!

Once again, people are all saying they want to ask me questions. I will say it again, but it is the same thing I have said before, I brought the King his wine and his food. He was alive when I saw him.

Mr. Wizard, here's a question for you. Are you just making these notes up to be funny or are your notes genuine? Because as a leader of this rabble, you are a trusted source, and if you are making jokes in order to sway which way votes go, then shame on you! Those of us that are innocent are fighting to keep our names clear. You sold me out in no time, yet we haven't heard much of anything from this Flatfoot Thompson, Lt. Veers, or this AgentRick57 characters.....yet it doesn't seem right that we are supossed to make decisions with out all of the facts, even if they are altered or skewed. So do me a favor....get your lil buddy Dragonator to go over and give these characters a swift kick in the megablocks and let's hear from these people. Right now, because of the lack of information they are providing, they are looking like guilty suspects who are hiding.

Now, those of you that think I did nothing, thank you, you are correct. Those of you who think I am guilty should seriously look at all the facts. All I know is that we have a few people that are 'officially' unconfirmed...

Michael (soldier)

Lady Suzanne

Grim (Head of the Royal Guard)

General Spencer

Daniel (young Squire)

Lt. Byron (Royal Guard)

Fred (soldier)

And we don't seem to know who Flatfoot Thompson, Whitefang, Lt. Veers, Iamded, Quarryman, AgentRick57, and KurttKruegger are. KurttKruegger disclosed that he is a guard of the keep, but has not been very specific. So as a group, let's look at these people. These are the ones who have not spoken up. These are the ones who remain in hiding. Why would they hide? Maybe they are guilty, maybe they are lazy, who knows! Let this be known, I know what I am, and I will fight to the bitter end to find the dastardly traitors!

And seriously, if we dont hear from these people or find out who they are (from the Wizard or Lord Dragonator's mouth), then I guess this castle isn't as locked down as it is said to be!

(OOC) Are some of these people even here anymore. Come on, if you say you are gonna play, then play! Other people are making an effort, why can't they.

You say that, yet people keep mentioning that you were lurking around our King's chamber when it wasn't mealtime. And as soon as Lord Martin spoke up about you, you shifted the blame to him and convinced us all that he was the traitor. But what do you know, he wasn't. Perhaps Lord Martin had discovered that you were a traitor and you decided you wanted him dead? I'll be keeping an eye on you, Mike.

~ Calvin ~

Good! Keep your eye on me. You should, as should everyone be keeping their eyes on everyone!

From what I know (have been told), all I did was drop food and drink. I know nothing about wandering around the castle. Who said I was wandering around, not at mealtime, by the way? I would like to know. I do not recall.

Actually, I didn't convince anyone, at least I didn't intend to. I just pointed out what I saw and inferred....you make your own decisions, don't you?

I mean come on, you were snooping around when you know you weren't supossed to. You got caught. How does that prove you are innocent? You look, with the facts so far, as the guiltiest one here, yet have I voted for you? No. I choose to hear from those mysterious few who haven't spoken up much.

Mr. Wizard, here's a question for you. Are you just making these notes up to be funny or are your notes genuine? Because as a leader of this rabble, you are a trusted source, and if you are making jokes in order to sway which way votes go, then shame on you! Those of us that are innocent are fighting to keep our names clear. You sold me out in no time, yet we haven't heard much of anything from this Flatfoot Thompson, Lt. Veers, or this AgentRick57 characters.....yet it doesn't seem right that we are supossed to make decisions with out all of the facts, even if they are altered or skewed. So do me a favor....get your lil buddy Dragonator to go over and give these characters a swift kick in the megablocks and let's hear from these people. Right now, because of the lack of information they are providing, they are looking like guilty suspects who are hiding.

Now, those of you that think I did nothing, thank you, you are correct. Those of you who think I am guilty should seriously look at all the facts. All I know is that we have a few people that are 'officially' unconfirmed...

Michael (soldier)

Lady Suzanne

Grim (Head of the Royal Guard)

General Spencer

Daniel (young Squire)

Lt. Byron (Royal Guard)

Fred (soldier)

And we don't seem to know who Flatfoot Thompson, Whitefang, Lt. Veers, Iamded, Quarryman, AgentRick57, and KurttKruegger are. KurttKruegger disclosed that he is a guard of the keep, but has not been very specific. So as a group, let's look at these people. These are the ones who have not spoken up. These are the ones who remain in hiding. Why would they hide? Maybe they are guilty, maybe they are lazy, who knows! Let this be known, I know what I am, and I will fight to the bitter end to find the dastardly traitors!

And seriously, if we dont hear from these people or find out who they are (from the Wizard or Lord Dragonator's mouth), then I guess this castle isn't as locked down as it is said to be!

What? Why do I always end up getting the blame? It wasn't me writing the notes, it was all Hinckley, and then his Lordship the mighty Lord Dragonator decided to have a little fun as well. Don't mind them, they were just playing.

As for the rest of this, are you trying to blackmail me? I, the mightiest wizard ever to be born (apart from one or two others, but they're not here, so what does it matter ), am being blackmailed my a mere servant? Well I'll tell you know that I will not be forced into revealing anything about those people who seem to be wandering aimlessly and not saying anything. There! Hahaha, once again Majiko wins!

I thought I already told you who Fred is? You see, you are like a small child, complaining before you have even listened. I will not simple state things outright; a lot of what I say will be subtle hints and clues. It is for you to decide who is who. Much of what I have said appears to have gone right over your heads so far, I really don't know why I bother talking at all!

Oh, hang on, I just found this note:

Mike is a deaf, insolent brat who doesn't listen.

Hmmm, your right, these notes should definitely be taken seriously, the writter has some great stuff to share!

I thought I already told you who Fred is? You see, you are like a small child, complaining before you have even listened. I will not simple state things outright; a lot of what I say will be subtle hints and clues. It is for you to decide who is who. Much of what I have said appears to have gone right over your heads so far, I really don't know why I bother talking at all!

Indeed you've told us who Fred is. As for my identity, I've left at least a couple of clues, which I think should be sufficient with the number of candidates that are left (if not, well, we'll see, won't we?).

I also find it suspicious that Mike is so quick to blame everyone else, could be rightful anger, could be something entirely different, I guess time will tell.

(OOC: you people sure post a lot while I'm sleeping/working )

Nope, I don't blame, I just seem to stir up creative thought!

And I listen just fine Drag Wizard. It wasn't as specific as "Mike (stash2sixx) bring me some food." I was just confused because someone that we are looking to for guidance is steering us down the wrong path, maybe? So I just wanted to clarify so that I understood. Got it now, thank you.

Moving on....

Mike goes to the center courtyard with his jug of bourbon (not yet invented) and yells proudly in his best Scwarzenegger accent....

I'm right here! Come On! Question me, interrogate me! Do it! Come on!...........GET TO THA CHOPPAH!!

Good! Keep your eye on me. You should, as should everyone be keeping their eyes on everyone!

From what I know (have been told), all I did was drop food and drink. I know nothing about wandering around the castle. Who said I was wandering around, not at mealtime, by the way? I would like to know. I do not recall.

Actually, I didn't convince anyone, at least I didn't intend to. I just pointed out what I saw and inferred....you make your own decisions, don't you?

I mean come on, you were snooping around when you know you weren't supossed to. You got caught. How does that prove you are innocent? You look, with the facts so far, as the guiltiest one here, yet have I voted for you? No. I choose to hear from those mysterious few who haven't spoken up much.

*Smacks Mike with a fish*

I actually didn't "get caught" I admitted that I was the one snooping. And Lord Ash hired me to investigate, so I was supposed to be snooping.

All I was told was that I was supposed to snoop for Lord Ash, and that I caught the food that the king ate. And by the way, I didn't vote for you either.

~ Calvin the Fisherman ~

(OOC: I won't be able to post as often this week as I am going to Chicago tomorrow to attend Brickworld until Saturday.)

Yes, this is sdpirate.

Calvin, I'm sorry. I didn't mean caught per se, I should have typed discovered.

Dragonator/Wizard ( whomever was talking), I apologize, I didn't mean to be so harsh. I was just upset that I was "announced" so early, yet others who have been much more quiet have not yet been "announced".

(and I know one of them has been online for sure and hasn't spoken lately)

I certainly have a list that I have been keeping track of (folds note and places in pocket) and I have a few of the names marked. I just want a few more hours before I make a decision.

Mike

What a big confusion.

I stay in the kitchen a few hours and the hell break loose.

Who wants to hear my theory???

Well everybody.... good,

I think that the Lady Suzzane as a son outside is marriage, with one of the Lord (Lord Savril).

The son is one of the members of the guard, possible the Lieutenant Byron and with the help of is friends of the guard (Michael, Grim and General Spencer) they try to take control of the castle and put Byron on the throne.

Lady Suzzane as been quiet.

Lord Savril, has been all the time a little crazy. He have not said nothing that could help us to find the traitors, and the wizard have said that he is a traitor.

The other caracters are not identified, but for instance WhiteFang just say that we must be carefully with the judgment.

And we don't seem to know who Flatfoot Thompson, Whitefang, Lt. Veers, Iamded, Quarryman, AgentRick57, and KurttKruegger are. KurttKruegger disclosed that he is a guard of the keep, but has not been very specific. So as a group, let's look at these people. These are the ones who have not spoken up. These are the ones who remain in hiding. Why would they hide? Maybe they are guilty, maybe they are lazy, who knows! Let this be known, I know what I am, and I will fight to the bitter end to find the dastardly traitors!

The other caracters are not identified, but for instance WhiteFang just say that we must be carefully with the judgment.

I have always advice each and everyone, not to be haste in our judgement. Seeing isn't believing. You need to make sound judgement in order to convince someone's crime. I am as eager as anyone whom is loyal to the kingdom.

Mike, I do participate and contribute as much as I could for the investigations. Don't think of me as some slacker, slacking around in the Castle. If you want to figure out who am I, I am sure the traitors will know very well, whether I am part of them or not, since they know who are in it.

I have always advice each and everyone, not to be haste in our judgement. Seeing isn't believing. You need to make sound judgement in order to convince someone's crime. I am as eager as anyone whom is loyal to the kingdom.

Mike, I do participate and contribute as much as I could for the investigations. Don't think of me as some slacker, slacking around in the Castle. If you want to figure out who am I, I am sure the traitors will know very well, whether I am part of them or not, since they know who are in it.

His that what I say. To many words but no juice

*Notes that WhiteFang is not a slacker*

*Calvin the Fisherman*

I'm not accusing any one.

I just state to the facts, nothing more.

=Ernest The Chief (The one that spend to much time in the kitchen) =

Hmmm... I think I'll just sit here in my office while you kids figure out what the heck we do next.

*steals Lord SaltnPepa's pen before he writes any more notes*

I just got another note:

imperialshadows stole your pen.

This is perplexing.

I missed the first day, I'm I in trouble?

I missed the first day, I'm I in trouble?

Someone get the rope!

No no, I'm kidding. Unless you're a traitor!

So, I'm Rod... Rot... Road... Ro... I'm the King's Advisor! (stupid hard to spell names... grrr).

Rotrigues! Rotrigoes! Rotrigous! That's it!

And who might you be?

I missed the first day, I'm I in trouble?

Seriously, I believed this is your first response since the death of the King. Where have you been hiding in the Castle? We are grieving for our late King and we sentenced a loyalist due to our blind judgement.

You need plenty of catching up, unless you are a traitor. You won't be worrying so much. Am I right?

Hmmm... I think I'll just sit here in my office while you kids figure out what the heck we do next.

Hmm.. I say we hang the new guy! Oh, wait... he hasn't done anything yet... Well then,

No, okay. Why does it seem like only six people are here today?

~ Calvin the (Pondering) Fisherman ~