Posts from Мафия 85. Lux in tenebris

Honestly, I would have Aniruddha executed; something very strange happened to him on the first night. Especially now that we know that Kreat is not in the game.
But now we need to execute someone, so execute Mona.

Wow, the mapmakers really got to work after my comment! I see what you're all about now, guys!

So, how can anyone vote after such a post? Now, even more people will start to suspect something.

Execute Monu! The main thing is not to get caught.

The day is over, I guess...

Execute Monu -- 6 (Ursula, Olam Havel, Dagr, MyHighness, Heroist, Rudyy)
Execute Arandor -- 1 (Larisa)

6 votes are needed for the execution.

Monu was brought to the governor just as he was finishing his dinner in his new, improvised residence.
-- What did this one do? -- he was surprised.
The people began to explain Monu's crimes in a confused manner, but it was difficult to understand anything. However, the governor identified the key point: the people believed that Monu was only pretending to be disabled in order to provide himself with an alibi, and that he was actually a dangerous spy. The governor sighed, approached Monu, and said:
-- You will have to leave us. Apparently, the people don't want to see you in Ville-de-Rou.
-- Well, they were lucky that they could see me at all. If that's how it is... Will you help me?
And Monu was helped to leave the city. With kicks.

I apologize for the delay. I didn't manage to find a good time, and I wanted to release a better newspaper, so here it is...

From the very first moment I saw the governor, I disliked him. But still, I had to trust him; I had no other choice. At least, that's what I thought at the time. And only now do I begin to understand how wrong I was.
The governor seemed quite worried back then, but he immediately took me in with one of his relatives. And although my life wasn't bad, considering I was an exile, I immediately felt danger lurking everywhere. I used certain talents to find allies, who listened eagerly to my speeches, and it was clear how much hope they had... Even faith! Although I don't deserve it. But among the forty inspired elves, there must have been someone with more base plans for me! Moreover, at some point, I realized that I couldn't trust either the governor or his relative. They often went somewhere, whispered about something, trying not to let me hear. I didn't want to blame them for anything, but when Yor guards came to me... No, everything was too obvious. Though sad.
The fact that I am writing this now is a miracle. But I fear that this miracle isn't enough... I'm not making any progress. I gather humanoids around me, but I can't build a team. I operate underground and dare not show myself, dare not strike the enemy openly. I have no clear plan. I have no organized support. I am being hunted from all sides. And those beautiful words that I say to others... I myself am starting to stop believing in them. That's the worst part. And if I fail now... Will I be able to say that all of this was not in vain? Because surely, none of this is in vain?


Soon, the rainy Tervent autumn would arrive, so residents could observe the last sunny days. The daytime star already struggled to shine through the clouds today, and in the evening, one could see its reddish light scattering across the clouds on the horizon.
Aniruddha was very interested in the beauty of nature, but his task was more important to him. He went out into the square and began looking for someone, but he encountered someone else instead.
It was a rider. He immediately noticed Aniruddha and decided not to hesitate.
"Die, creature!" -- the rider galloped forward and clashed with Aniruddha's blades. And ultimately emerged victorious. "In glory of the Red Order!" he said and rode away.
Apparently, the weather wasn't that bad today, but three people were as if at the epicenter of a deadly storm. Rudyy died on the spot: they couldn't save him, ending all his future prospects. Heroist suffered severe burns, but received timely help. But the third person seemed indifferent: he said that during the storm, he happened to be near a lightning rod, so he only got slightly scared.
The dead Rudyy gathered a large crowd around himself, much larger than the number of humanoids he had gathered in his lifetime. Everyone here had seen him in the city at least once, even just briefly, and only now did they fully realize who he was. And this realization was terrible... Let us honor his memory!

Playing:

1. Heroist
2. Larisa
3. Olam Hével
4. Dagr
5. Neyra Dрейк --> MyHighness
6. Ursula
7. WisTrit
8. Arandor

Fallen:

1. VesperLindt
2. Aniruddha
3. 0xFF
4. MyHighness
5. BuglerV
6. MasteR
7. Rudyy

Exiled:

1. Alexeagle
2. Gekasan_RU
3. Mona

Revan, a samurai or kitsune (blades), was killed by a knight. Ruddy, the king (swarm), was seemingly killed by Shocker's explosion. The explosion also affected Heroist, who was healed by Chaplain. And what about the third casualty? He had defense, but I don't understand why his nickname isn't displayed. Or is "gromootvod" (lightning rod) referring to Etienne's special ability: "I will protect you, Your Majesty! - Any city player who uses their special ability on Etienne will automatically take on all attacks intended for the king"?

Yeah. So, Arandor is to be executed. He just got lucky yesterday.

Mент, a couple of questions about the "Soak" ability: 1) Does it allow you to kill an additional target only on the night following its application, or can it be used after skipping a night as well? 2) Does "Soak" only work when used with the "Discharge" Nightmare ability, or does it also work with the "Explosion" ability?

and what about the third victim? Was he protected? I don't understand why the nickname isn't displayed.

The nickname isn't displayed because he didn't die; everything is correct. It's good that no one died from the hydra's poison.

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Daghr, what don't you like about Arandor?

Added after 21 minutes
Is the clue for the Shocker "future prospects"? Or something from the last paragraph. By the way, the clue last night was fake.

1) Does it allow you to kill an additional target only on the following night after its application, or is it possible after one more night as well?

Only on the current night.

2) Does the "Soak" effect trigger only when using the "Discharge" Necromancer skill, or also with the "Explosion" skill?

Only with "Discharge".

No questions asked, Arandor must be executed. The previous newspaper clearly stated that it was a disgrace that we executed an innocent civilian. "Arandor was almost impaled, but a flash of light prevented that from happening." It's clear that Shocker's natural defense kicked in.

Heiness, don't mislead people; the Shocker doesn't have natural defenses. Arandora was protected by a unicorn.

Added 4 minutes later
And that's interesting about the newspaper... It seems Epizees gave the Shocker a second ND last night, in which case everything looks logical. Last night, the Shocker soaked two people, and today it used an electric shock.

Instant death – attacks its killer with a lightning bolt.
How else can you explain the flash?

Added 3 minutes later
although, yes, I guess I'm being slow.

Shocker has a Special ability:
Instant Death – attacks his killer with a lightning bolt.

but pay attention to the underlined text.

Arandor was almost pierced by a spear, but a flash of light prevented this from happening. Arandor's opponent was instantly knocked to the ground, and hoof marks were visible on his armor.

Yeah, that's exactly what I was saying.

Added 14 minutes later
Ursula, I found some evidence about you:
"Fact is the most stubborn thing in the world" -> a quote by Woland from "The Master and Margarita" -> Bulgakov -> his first publication is called "Future Prospects"