Posts from Mafia 94. Shadow War

if players hurry, it will be possible to close the night ahead of schedule. First and foremost, I'm waiting for an ND from the journalist.


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- Where have you been all this time? … From… Where did you get these wounds?!
- Don't worry! I'm fine! I was just busy with some things…
- What kind of things? Tell me what you're planning!
- What do you think? Are there many options?
- Are you still thinking about taking revenge on Ammon? Forget it! The past cannot be changed…
- Is it that easy to forgive him for killing our mother? To accept the suffering that haunts and will continue to haunt me throughout my life because of the Dark Mother?! No way! I won't back down from this! And anyway, it's too late to turn back now!
- Too late? Why is it too late?
- I've enlisted forces that no one can control!
- What forces are you talking about?
- Do you remember when we were kids, you used to tell me stories about a terrible dragon that incinerated entire armies and cities?...
- Ak-ta-ra-gon... Yes, I told you about him... Although I despise forest elves, they deserve credit for managing to capture and kill that dragon 15 years ago…
- Those forest creatures are arrogant liars! They didn't kill the dragon!.. Guess who found Aktaragon and awakened him?.. Hmm?
- No! Not that! Why did you do that?! Why didn't you consult with me?! This dragon will bring death to us all!!!
- Everything will be fine! For us… The dragon won't be able to break our agreement!
- Making a deal with a dragon is madness… Negotiating with a dragon is like jumping off one edge of a cliff in hopes that butterflies will catch you mid-air and carry you to the other side…

FIRST BLOOD

Today was little different from previous days. Even despite the rather long truce, many have not yet fully adapted to the quiet rhythm of life. Anxious rumors still circulate throughout the city, but not as intensely as a week earlier. The Dark Mother promised to protect her servants from any harm; they just need to continue regularly performing sacrifices. One of the candidates for sacrifice was encountered today by WishmasteR. He was in a hurry somewhere, but the goblin had no intention of stopping bothering him with questions. WishmasteR managed to get rid of the annoying goblin only by answering a few questions:
- According to my information, some residents of Iroidal are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the dragon so that it can finally free them from the tyranny of the Dark Mother. Do you happen to be part of this group?
- And who are you to question my loyalty to our goddess?!
- There are legends about a quartet of warriors who perfectly master deadly combat techniques, each specializing in a particular type of weapon… Are you one of them?
- You're mistaken! But if I meet any of them, I'll give you a tip so you don't bother anyone anymore!
- What? Are you too weak to deal with me yourself?
- It won't be difficult for me to take care of you! But you will soon be taken care of at the altar!
Meanwhile, Zlobny Yashchur, waking up, discovered that half of his house was destroyed. All because his house seemed like an excellent place for the dragon to spend the night.
A reconnaissance group found Drakkoshka near the city; she lay motionless on the ground with wide-open eyes. Fortunately, she was alive but, apparently being in a state of shock, did not respond to questions. She was taken back to the city, to the hut of one of the witches. Perhaps she will help determine what frightened Drakkoshka so much.
Another scandal broke out during one of the services. Some town resident suddenly began laughing loudly several times during the rituals (the time when the whole city is plunged into silence) and just as suddenly fell silent, looking around in confusion. Then he stood up and headed towards the altar of the Dark Mother, twitching from side to side as if dodging invisible enemies, shouting something incoherent. The last straw was his attempt to relieve himself on the altar with the words: "Now I got you, Dragon! Now I'll defeat you with my light sword!" He was immediately subdued and sent to the leader. It’s scary to imagine what punishment awaits him…
After the service, the main square quickly emptied. KindShaman was also already heading home when he heard a voice coming from the darkness. He went to the source of the sound but saw no one. Deciding that he must have imagined it, KindShaman turned around and saw a witch standing right in front of him. Her face was unfamiliar to him; for a few seconds, he lost the ability to speak.
- So, do you like killing goblins and your fellow citizens to please your worthless goddess? – said the witch with a slight smile, interrupting the brief pause.
- Who are you?! – KindShaman wanted to say, but he could only utter a few sounds.
- Oh, how much good could be done during the time you spent near that stupid altar? – continued the stranger, - after all, I could have been in place of those poor creatures…
- Who are you? – asked KindShaman, this time more clearly.
The stranger just smiled in response. A moment later, KindShaman fell to the ground. Blood gushed from a deep wound on his neck.
- Where is your goddess now? Why isn't she protecting you? – addressed the witch to the dying man.
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"The hour of reckoning has come!" - she whispered quietly and disappeared into the darkness.

Alive
1. Gekasan_RU
2. Heroist
3. Loreley
4. TenshiCH
5. Nefela
6. Zlobny Yashchur
7. Arandor
8. SnowmanV2
9. Ment
10. mika
12. WishmasteR
13. Drakkoshka
14. Olam Hevel
15. ToX

Dead
11. KindShaman

The Cultist is dead, right? Now we can safely use the Necromantic Nightmare spell.

I'm alive => Sesame isn't my mother. That's the situation.

Or you're both in the same matchmaking queue.

Vishu's questions:

- According to my information, some residents of Irothal are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the dragon, hoping it will finally rid them of the tyranny of the Mother of Darkness. Do you happen to be one of these people?
- And who are you to question my loyalty to our goddess?!

-- Are you a city?
-- Yes.

- There are legends about a group of four warriors who have mastered deadly combat techniques, each specializing in a particular weapon… Are you one of them?
- You're mistaken! But if I meet any of them, I'll give you away so they don't bother anyone anymore!

-- Are you a member of the Ammon clan?
-- No.

- So, you're too weak to deal with me yourself?
- It won't be difficult for me to deal with you! But you'll be dealt with soon enough at the altar!

-- Can you kill?
-- Yes.
Options:
Lie on question 1 -- Not a city, not a clan, a killer. Obvious.
Lie on question 2 -- A city, from the Ammon clan, a killer. Khilar fits, and Raival, it seems, fits too. They are both from the clan, right?
Lie on question 3 -- A lot of non-killing city dwellers, there are plenty of roles for that.

Or you are both in the same chat room.

We can't be in the same chat room with her.

someone clearly had a go at relieving themselves on the altar while saying, “Gotcha, Dragon! Now I’ll defeat you with my light sword!”

Someone was clearly treated to some choice mushrooms... :D

Someone clearly treated them to some choice mushrooms...

It's all Koschin's tea. *I look at her suspiciously.*

Please don’t confuse my finest tea with all sorts of suspicious mushrooms.

Please, don't confuse my finest tea with all sorts of suspicious mushrooms.

He's rambling about mushrooms, but I'm sure it's the tea. I'm not saying you poisoned that person, maybe someone stole it from you... But the probability is high, very high...

hallucinogenic mushrooms from Falmer – there was such a thing.
Stun from Aktaragon – was it me?
Fright from Grimbol – Yashur.
Kill from Cassandra – she took down Shaman-Layla.
Yes/No game from Krashnak – Vish.

I'm concerned about the lack of mana drain. It's likely a failed demon possession. Master, if no one comes to help the possessed creature on the second day, will it die?

I'm concerned about the lack of mana drain. It's likely an unsuccessful demon possession. Master, if no one comes to help the possessed on the second day, will the possessed die?

No, the demon's soul will leave the target.