Questing Beast - 1PM to 4PM Group 2

[dramatispersonae]

When the fog clears enough for you to make sense of the shapes around you, you find yourself in a small, dark clearing, ringed with black trees. There are a small number of others with you; you can still make out the beast's blood splattered in the grass, so it's clear you haven't strayed too far.

The full moon has come out briefly from behind a cloud, giving you a brief moment to collect yourself—and note that there seem to be no gaps in the trees whatsoever. Which direction is Camelot? Where are the others . . .?

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[mingle]

[dramatispersonae]

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[mirroredvalue]

[Well crap. I'm missing a newbie that doesn't know not to touch the statues and someone who had part of their arm turned to stone.

I suppose it's a good thing I still have a little bit of the salve left.]

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[aprettygirl]

Well, this is different...sort of?

*moving to examine the trees*

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[orange_sun]

It's never done this before, but we also haven't been out very deep since the last time it attacked.

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[dramatispersonae]

The trees are slippery and cold to the touch.

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[orange_sun]

*oh, great.

glancing around to see who he's with and what else he can get from the area*

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[bunny_ears]

I don't suppose you have a good sense of direction in forest?

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[deadlyvirtues]

Well, this is a charming turn of events.

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[afal]

Well . . . let's try to keep at least this group together, mm?

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[aristocritical]

...

[eyes the moon thoughtfully, but does not try to swipe it out of the sky this time.]

My. You'd think I'd be excellent bait, but I don't see the monster at all yet!

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[bunny_ears]

[checking on the gargoyle she's animating, and holding a bow]

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[positionzero]

Surely we'll be able to calm this beast.

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[goneastray]

[ Giving unsure glances at that blood... ]

[one]

[dramatispersonae]

Before everyone can proceed, in the middle of the clearing three stone pillars appear. On the left pillar rests a few books and a pot of salve. Closer study will reveal that the books appear to be tomes of magical lore. The middle pillar holds a bright green girdle and a drinking horn, while the right pillar holds a mantle and a sword that could be an exact match to Excalibur. The objects on the pillars cannot be touched, at the moment.

A will-o'-the-wisp will eventually float down and join them in the clearing. It seems to speak directly in their minds: "Choose carefully, heroes and knights, because you will bear the burden of your choice for the rest of your journey. Lady Morgan recognizes these items, but can only answer three yes or no questions about them. Choose a pillar, in order to proceed."

[discussion]

[dramatispersonae]

[choice]

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[two]

[dramatispersonae]

With the new ~friendship pillar~ intact and Morgan carrying the rose, the group is permitted to move forward. The air seems to clear and the mugginess fades, but it becomes colder and the cries of crows can be heard. They are stopped once again, when they reach the next clearing.

A young knight lies wounded. Upon seeing him, Morgan's face goes white. He beckons the group closer and says: "Before you pass and leave me to my fate, answer a question for me. Do you have a duty to expose faithlessness, if you learn of it? Are certain types of faithlessness worse than others? Why or why not?"

[discussion]

[dramatispersonae]

[answer]

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[three]

[dramatispersonae]

The next clearing brings them to three doors, but none can be opened. Three floating wil-o'-the-wisps greet the group: "You must answer a question from each of us, in order to pass.

1. Should loyalty be constant or are their situations where it must be broken?
2. What is more important, using your mind or using your physical strength?
3. Should social harmony always be preserved or should the status quo be challenged?"

[discussion]

[dramatispersonae]

[answer]

[dramatispersonae]

[four]

[dramatispersonae]

Soundlessly, the door in the center opens. Once everyone wanders through it, they'll find themselves in a new area. A woman stands before them, looking mournful but managing to hold out a hand to Morgan. Morgan, however, does not approach her, but the woman only smiles sadly and drops her hand.

"I ask for a sacrifice. You must offer to surrender something that gives you agency, in order to pass."

[discussion]

[dramatispersonae]

[surrender?]

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