JASPER

[dramatispersonae]

The broad field narrows to a small clearing. In the distance, there are the rustles and chirps of the forest.

Comments

ROUND ONE

[dramatispersonae]

Before you, the vague and ethereal form of a little cabin shimmers in midair, unreal and indistinct. Faith's voice sounds from all around you, occasionally skipping and stuttering over uncertain words.

"How does one build (rebuild) when there is nothing? How does one make a home? (A self?)"

VIRTUES

[dramatispersonae]

Eight solid keystones stand arrayed before you, ready to become the cornerstones of your new house. Each one is clearly labeled; somehow you can sense what each label is without even reading it.

Faith.
Hope.
Justice.
Mercy.
Courage.
Perseverance.
Wisdom.
Charity.

One more cornerstone stands a little bit off to the side; it has no virtue attached to it, but you sense that you can label it however you would like.

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSSION

[grand_finale]

Through sheer force of will.

[reads over the stones provided...]

Well, some of these are close enough.

Re: DISCUSSION

[starebear]

[checking out the keystones-- taps Courage and Perseverance before he's even done looking at all of them]

SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

"Choose four cornerstones to make a house you can value and defend."

(If you choose the blank stone, be sure to explain what your team decides it represents.)

Re: SUBMISSION

[grand_finale]

[Courage, Perseverance, Exploitation, Charity]

['Exploitation' means the ability to look beyond what is presented, seize an opportunity for gaining an advantage, and then exploiting it for all it's worth.]

ROUND TWO

[dramatispersonae]

"Now you will test the strength of each other's houses. Choose one or two teams to attack, and a virtue to target for each. After this round, you will have two more chances to attack your opponents. Please, do not worry for your safety. This is only a test, and no one will be harmed."

STATUS

[dramatispersonae]

All four of your cornerstones are completely intact. They can each take two hits before that corner of the house crumbles.  

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSSION

[grand_finale]

Hm... so we have to guess what another team would pick?

SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

Pick one to two teams to target, along with which virtue you're aiming for in each case. You will not be able to select the same team/virtue combination in future rounds.

Re: SUBMISSION

[grand_finale]

Emerald - Faith.

ROUND THREE

[dramatispersonae]

The earth trembles slightly around you--not enough to throw anyone to the ground, but perhaps enough to unsettle.

"Where do you aim this time?"

STATUS

[dramatispersonae]

The courage corner of your house is intact.

The perseverance corner of your house is damaged.

The exploitation corner of your house is intact.

The charity corner of your house is intact.

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSSION

[starebear]

[looking their cabin over and nodding in satisfaction]

SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: SUBMISSION

[grand_finale]

Turquoise - Perseverance

ROUND FOUR

[dramatispersonae]

Again, the ground shivers just slightly.

"Once more, where do you aim?"

STATUS

[dramatispersonae]

The courage corner of your house is intact despite taking a hit, and it has acquired a Kunzite pink sheen.

The perseverance corner of your house is damaged.

The exploitation corner of your house is intact.

The charity corner of your house is intact.

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSSION

[starebear]

[our house is a little pink :U]

SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: SUBMISSION

[grand_finale]

Kunzite - Courage