or he has something else, intentions of his own or just plain dumb

Friday, June 25th, 1880

Midmorning

Overwhelmed with the stress of the past few days, Zachary Radford decides to go for a midmorning ride on his beloved horse, Buttercup.

He's not aout to make a habit of this, though; this is a one-time thing. After all, he wouldn't want to get hurt!

"Woah-hoh, there, Buttercup! Time to slow down a ways. Let's keep it at a slow trot girl!" Zachary says softly as he notices Buttercup gaining speed.

Buttercup notices that her master is most certainly right, and slows down accordingly.

Zachary wishes Connie was as cautious as Buttercup. "One of these days, that woman is going to get us all killed with her silly shenanigans..." he mumbles to himself.

Suddenly, Zachary lets out a low gurgling sound and lurches forward.

This scares Buttercup, who promptly rears up on her hind legs, bucking Zachary. "Neeeiiiigghhhh!!" she whinnies before running off into the distance.

His face contorted and green, Zachary falls to the ground.

And that is the end of Zachary Radford (Zakura).

~~~

Friday, June 25th, 1880

Silver City, AZ

A rather curious event occurred along the bank of the Argenteus River this morning. Apparently, whilst riding along a cliff overlooking the bank, Zakura suffered some sort of attack and fell off his horse, killing him instantly.

The manner of his death is particularly interesting. When we found him, his face had been grotesquely disfigured - face turned green, eyes bulging out of his head, teeth rotting away in his gums... In addition, a strange, scaly substance had begun to grow on Zachary's corpse as well. It was almost akin to... snake skin.

The actual cause of death is still undetermined, however. Currently, I'm inclined to believe it was some sort of superpoison, as I've never seen these symptoms in a corpse before. However, it could very well be a strong variant of scurvy. After all, these hick people don't seem to eat any citrus.

It's currently Unknown where Zachary's loyalties lay... We'll find out in the morning...hopefully...

Voting is now open. Again, voting is mandatory.

48 hours remain until sunset.

Okay (not ok-ey), what just happened?

Was he mod killed?

Hmmm... what could have happened there? My first instinct is to say that Zachary was poisoned, because sudden death + middle of the day = Poisoner, but then I don't know how we could explain away the inconclusive allegiance. Janitor?

Voting is now open. Again, voting is mandatory.

48 hours remain until sunset.

I'm still not convinced Connie is scum, but she's barely said anything this whole time. If we want to get her talking, we must hold her feet to the fire.

Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure)

What the hell? Is there a day vig, or was this the work of Independents, or a modkill? There's way too many possibilities. I'm going to vote for someone who i feel needs to speak up and explain their absence.

Vote: Beatrice Kingsley (Bob)

Hmmm... what could have happened there? My first instinct is to say that Zachary was poisoned, because sudden death + middle of the day = Poisoner, but then I don't know how we could explain away the inconclusive allegiance. Janitor?

This feels strange now but we will find out soon, starting also think now that Zach was a neutral, maybe

I'm still not convinced Connie is scum, but she's barely said anything this whole time. If we want to get her talking, we must hold her feet to the fire.

Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure)

Connie was mentioned in there in when Zach died (I know we don´t get any hints from the cut scenes) but altough, beatrice is another one that could talk a bit more!

I'm pretty sure third party reads third party when they flip, so I think it was probably a poisoner and that Zachary's allegiance will be revealed tomorrow morning when the lynch and scum kill are. Or it was a mod kill and the allegiance will be revealed tomorrow. But I don't think you can janitor a day kill, at least not from anything I've read.

I'm pretty sure third party reads third party when they flip, so I think it was probably a poisoner and that Zachary's allegiance will be revealed tomorrow morning when the lynch and scum kill are. Or it was a mod kill and the allegiance will be revealed tomorrow. But I don't think you can janitor a day kill, at least not from anything I've read.

Yes we will see tomorrow but I have been running this in my head. Yesterday he whinned at several occations that he will be lynched in a few days, today he say that he wants to be lynched and then he suddenly just dies! Have to have something to do with third-party, you people that have more experience of these kinds of things what does this feel like it could be?

I highly doubt that was a mod kill. But independent or Day Vig is quite possible. Either way, I see that there is one less suspect, allowing us to put votes on others.

Actually, it can't have been a modkill. Remember, no modkills?

Day vig, day serial killer, poisoner, all posibilites. I for one, approve. Anyone who says: I don't care if you lynch me, isn't going to be helpful anyway, right? I'm going to join the vote for Connie right now, I really hope she will speak up. Vote: Connie (Clanure)

Actually, it can't have been a modkill. Remember, no modkills?

Oh that was true, yes.

Day vig, day serial killer, poisoner, all posibilites. I for one, approve. Anyone who says: I don't care if you lynch me, isn't going to be helpful anyway, right?

Thats true but I am very intrested in who killed him and why.

But yes those few worded people, Connie and Beatrice, whats up?

Vote: Beatrice Kingsley (Bob)

Hmmm... what could have happened there? My first instinct is to say that Zachary was poisoned, because sudden death + middle of the day = Poisoner, but then I don't know how we could explain away the inconclusive allegiance. Janitor?

I'm still not convinced Connie is scum, but she's barely said anything this whole time. If we want to get her talking, we must hold her feet to the fire.

Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure)

Well that seems to answer the question "Where's our SK/vig kill." Poisoners are usually Non-Town, so unfortunately this doesn't answer the "Where's the vig kill?" Question unless the vig is the poisoner. Also, I'm pretty sure just by reading the rest of that sentance (It's currently Unknown where Zachary's loyalties lay... We'll find out in the morning...hopefully...) that we'll find out his allegiance tommorow.

Also, is it possible that Zachary's despair and giving-upness stemed from knowing he was poisoned? That was just a thought I had after seeing his death, but it could be wrong.

Vote:Esther(Esurient)

Ah well, looks like my spirit will depart from this world in the next 2 days from either a lynch or being night killed. At least I'm not a PR, just some regular townie who's going to die for being paranoid and acting "Suspiciously". Though being a vanilla townie, there ain't much of a case to defend myself.

Hmmm... what could have happened there? My first instinct is to say that Zachary was poisoned, because sudden death + middle of the day = Poisoner, but then I don't know how we could explain away the inconclusive allegiance. Janitor? I'm still not convinced Connie is scum, but she's barely said anything this whole time. If we want to get her talking, we must hold her feet to the fire. Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure)

Others already pointed it out but we will find the allegiance tomorrow; it says so in the Capt'n's journal and in the original announcement.

Well that seems to answer the question "Where's our SK/vig kill." Poisoners are usually Non-Town, so unfortunately this doesn't answer the "Where's the vig kill?" Question unless the vig is the poisoner. Also, I'm pretty sure just by reading the rest of that sentance (It's currently Unknown where Zachary's loyalties lay... We'll find out in the morning...hopefully...) that we'll find out his allegiance tommorow. Also, is it possible that Zachary's despair and giving-upness stemed from knowing he was poisoned? That was just a thought I had after seeing his death, but it could be wrong.

That's an interesting point but he had this defeatist approach yesterday as well so in theory he would need to have been poisoned yesterday during the day and have found out then? How plausible would it be that he found out, let's say last night, that he was poisoned and that the effect would manifest themselves the next day; I have seen similar events in another life ... this still does not explain his attitude from yesterday.

Vote Count

Beatrice Kingsley (Bob) - 2 (Trumpetking, Mencot)

Connie Radford (Clanure) 1 (Capt. Redblade)

40 hours until Sunset.

Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure)

You know who I meant.

I thought there might be a poisoner, considering my incident with a glass of wine yesterday. Zachary's death is more concrete evidence for such.

Damien, I had imagined there would be a cult instead of an SK, but of course I could be wrong. I probably am, in fact.

I'm going to Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure) because I feel she needs to give us some answers, like Prudence and Perry and others indicated.

I thought there might be a poisoner, considering my incident with a glass of wine yesterday. Zachary's death is more concrete evidence for such.

Damien, I had imagined there would be a cult instead of an SK, but of course I could be wrong. I probably am, in fact.

I'm going to Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure) because I feel she needs to give us some answers, like Prudence and Perry and others indicated.

How does your incident with wine in a picture (which was made very clear had no clues) lead you to conclude that there is a poisoner?

Someone, drinking wine, screamed and then Capt. Whatshisface said he wished I were dead so I'd stop screaming about my dress. It made me think of an unsuccessful poisoning. I didn't mention it then, but now that Zachary has mysteriously turned up dead I thought it might be relevant.

Again, I could just be reading too much into pictures.

Damn. Well, Poisoner would certainly make sense based on how green and icky his face is.

Also, is it possible that Zachary's despair and giving-upness stemed from knowing he was poisoned? That was just a thought I had after seeing his death, but it could be wrong.

That's a good catch! I wouldn't be altogether surprised if we found out that he knew about his poisoning beforehand. That quote you referenced is from yesterday, so perhaps the poison in fact takes two days to take effect? Interesting stuff...

Yes we will see tomorrow but I have been running this in my head. Yesterday he whinned at several occations that he will be lynched in a few days, today he say that he wants to be lynched and then he suddenly just dies! Have to have something to do with third-party, you people that have more experience of these kinds of things what does this feel like it could be?

There's always the possibility that he was a Jester, a Third Party who wants to get lynched, but those aren't common at all.

I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about Connie (Clanure), as a part of me still pegs her as a confused Townie. However, it has been a while since she's spoken up and she owes us a response to the accusations that have been leveled against her, so I'll Vote: Connie Radford (Clanure) to get her talking.

Someone, drinking wine, screamed and then Capt. Whatshisface said he wished I were dead so I'd stop screaming about my dress. It made me think of an unsuccessful poisoning. I didn't mention it then, but now that Zachary has mysteriously turned up dead I thought it might be relevant.

Again, I could just be reading too much into pictures.

Posted 24 June 2013 - 01:24 PM

SNIP

Please note that any story elements, whether it be journal entries, pictures, or dialogue, do not contain clues as to anyone's affiliation, or to any game mechanics. The story is simply for enriching everyone's game experience. This will only be said once.

(day 1 is locked so I could not proprely quote the above, sorry)

I see you lurking, Connie. Do you want to sit down for a chat?

Okay, I've finally made it to the party for today. Seems I've got some people gunning for me. I can live with that. I'm obviously not as active as some others and apparently you're not pleased with my style. What can I say?

I voted for Esther because I didn't like her. Both days. Period. End of story. As much shenanigans as she was going through led me to believe she was up to something. I wasn't 100% confident that she was scum (were any of us?), but felt there was too much there to ignore.

I don't have to reveal my suspicions on someone else's timetable. I read, I follow along, I learn what I can. If there is a question that I feel needs to be asked, I ask it. If I can get my answers by reading through what has already been said, I do.

As for what has happened to Zachary, I don't know. I've not run across any of these types of characters (Poisoner, Day Vig) in my travels, so I'll defer to some more experienced folk.

You all wanted to know who my next suspicion was after Esther? Well, it was Beatrice. All of her posts from the last 2 days were fluff at best and sometimes insultingly so. Ironically, that is what you all think of mine, so...

Vote: Beatrice Kingsley (Bob)

There, it's not a late vote. Does that make you all happy?

Oh, I forgot to add I'm more than willing to answer any questions anybody has via PM or otherwise. Just ask.

Interesting. Your line about Esther first sounds like it is more of a personality problem you had with her, but then becomes reasonableish.

Connie, you don't have to reveal your suspicions, but it puts pressure on them, which increases the chance of them slipping up. That is a good thing. So you don't have to reveal all your suspects but the occasional one is good.

Okay, Zachary's dead. That's one suspect less. Can't wait to learn what side he was on, I hope it will be revealed tomorrow.

A poisoner seems to be the most likely explanation for his sudden demise, but I could be wrong, of course. I don't think he was killed by the scum; a vigilante would have good reason to poison Zachary, but it could be an independent who is trying to work with the town.

Okay, I've finally made it to the party for today. Seems I've got some people gunning for me. I can live with that. I'm obviously not as active as some others and apparently you're not pleased with my style. What can I say?

I voted for Esther because I didn't like her. Both days. Period. End of story. As much shenanigans as she was going through led me to believe she was up to something. I wasn't 100% confident that she was scum (were any of us?), but felt there was too much there to ignore.

I don't have to reveal my suspicions on someone else's timetable. I read, I follow along, I learn what I can. If there is a question that I feel needs to be asked, I ask it. If I can get my answers by reading through what has already been said, I do.

As for what has happened to Zachary, I don't know. I've not run across any of these types of characters (Poisoner, Day Vig) in my travels, so I'll defer to some more experienced folk.

You all wanted to know who my next suspicion was after Esther? Well, it was Beatrice. All of her posts from the last 2 days were fluff at best and sometimes insultingly so. Ironically, that is what you all think of mine, so...

Vote: Beatrice Kingsley (Bob)

There, it's not a late vote. Does that make you all happy?

Oh, I forgot to add I'm more than willing to answer any questions anybody has via PM or otherwise. Just ask.

Why announce you have a suspect when you are not going to reveal them? And why only via PM and not in public?

Gotta say, I'm not convinced. You haven't been particularly helpful, and with Zachary gone, you are firmly on top of my suspicion list.

I'll vote: Connie (Clanure)