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- Well, have you chosen? Excellent.
DrakkoshaArandorPlesen'NeboMestearLord MortulusNeiraMentLizardMorningImaris, the Moon WolfAmkoWisTritToX- And now, let me explain something about how this world works. Everything in it is born from four natural forces: air, water, earth, and fire. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages over the others. Take a look at the drawing on the gates:
- As you can see, for example, fire is stronger than air, but weaker than water. The same applies to the rest. Remember this little hint when you find yourself behind the gate.
- Hey! - someone shouted from the crowd, - why didn't you tell us this BEFORE we made our choice?!
- Then it would have ruined all the suspense.
- You son of a bitch!..
- Now, attention! The gates are opening.
A bright blue glow blinded the group of people who were in a deplorable state, and immediately, like lightning, transported them to a completely different place, which, unlike the entrance hall, was much colder, even more so – there was a bitter frost that chilled them to the bone. There wasn't any wind, or very little. On the other hand, this place also stood out with indescribable winter beauty, evoking an appropriate atmosphere. This is what made the people... and (already) non-people remember that their old world was approaching the celebration of the new year. However, this wonderful moment was spoiled by someone's surprised cry. And there was something to be surprised about, because the current group consisted of the following creatures:











In addition, among them one could observe
(12) a silhouette consisting of continuously moving dark green energy,
(13) an ordinary person, it seemed, with medium-length coal-black hair and yellow eyes. There were also even more unusual creatures here than before
(14) such as something resembling a chameleon, becoming a mirror image of its interlocutor. And no less unusual creature:
(15) a magical blue balloon with three drawn eyes arranged in a triangle on it, which, apparently, could not be erased. Although there was no mouth (even a drawn one) on it, it spoke in a magical voice coming from nowhere. It moved on its own and even more – it could interact with the surrounding world using magic, for example, move objects. However, it couldn't throw trucks or uproot trees.
For a long time they just looked at each other without saying anything. But despite such an unusual appearance of many of them, everyone guessed that these were none other than their former comrades. The silence was broken by someone's laughter.
- Uhu-hu, what a circus! - came from the lips of a man in a jester's costume.
- Who are you?! - A girl exclaimed in fright.
- I am just a servant," he said, and all those present were transported inside a luxurious palace.
- I suppose this is not quite true. - Holding his revolvers ready, replied the gloomy man in a hat.
- Man proposes, God disposes!
- What?
- Biringucchio!
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- Okay," continued the jester, "let me explain the rules to you. Every time guests from other worlds come to our world, the king arranges various entertainment events! Tonight there will be a ball where wine will flow like a river, and mountains of delicious food will rise on the tables. And you are invited to it, however, a bottomless cup of wine will not help you pay off debts to the gate guards or pay tribute to the king, so you have to entertain him! Did you realize why the gate guard advised you not to spread information about your new appearance? That's right! You will have to fight each other!
- How so?..
- However! This battle will take place according to the rules of our world, which, of course, differ significantly from those that you are used to. I won't tell you the details; you will understand everything when you get there. Let me just say that this will be a battle of your elements. Keep in mind that King Rezhegnat also wants to have fun, and therefore he is ALREADY among you. Ha-ha! Your Majesty, you are such a joker!... Oh, and until the evening, you can do whatever you want.
Actually, the first thing will not be exactly a competition or nomination, but a small game that I came up with recently.
The essence is as follows: like in Mafia, each player chooses their target during the first stage (note, NUMBERS, not names), and during the second stage, discussions can be held (there will be no "nights" actually).
1. If hit by a "vulnerable" element, the target is eliminated.
2. If hit by a "neutral" element, nothing happens.
3. If hit twice by a stronger element, the player is eliminated.
4. If hit by the leader, the player receives one of the following bonuses:
- The ability to change the chosen element.
- Learn the element of one of the numbers.
- Get protection from elimination for the current round.
You can discuss and make assumptions freely in the topic, but keep in mind that your opponents may use this information!
Oh yes, if you wish, you can send me a list of your guesses about the senders via PM.