IOLITE

[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

[outstandingbalance]

Hey. Ready for this?

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

It seems like a simple enough game.

Re: DISCUSSION

[outstandingbalance]

I'd say so.

Looks like it's just the two of us.

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

So it would seem. For simplicity's sake, we could divide the cornerstones evenly, two each.

Re: DISCUSSION

[outstandingbalance]

I can go with that. Which do you want?

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

Perseverence and Courage.

Re: DISCUSSION

[outstandingbalance]

Then I'll take Mercy and Hope.

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

[nods]

Then that is our four.

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

[shipwithwings]

Mercy
Hope
Perseverance
Courage

Re: SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

The house shimmers and solidifies in front of you, supported by your chosen virtues.

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.  

Re: STATUS

[outstandingbalance]

Not exactly surprised.

Re: STATUS

[shipwithwings]

Normally there would be an option for defence...

Re: STATUS

[outstandingbalance]

It doesn't look like we're going to get that today.

Re: STATUS

[shipwithwings]

[huffs]

Pick the courage or hope off of any team, and we should have at least one hit. They are good-sounding things.

Re: STATUS

[outstandingbalance]

How about Peridot?

Re: STATUS

[shipwithwings]

That is fine by me.

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

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

[outstandingbalance]

Peridot and Hope.

Re: SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

A glowing light rises above your head and zips off into the distance. After a minute, it returns in an almost apologetic fashion and dissipates above you.

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 mercy corner of your house is intact.

The hope corner of your house is intact.

The perseverance corner of your house is intact.

The courage corner of your house is intact.

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

We are unscathed!

Re: DISCUSSION

[outstandingbalance]

It's a good start.


Courage this time?

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

Alright.

SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: SUBMISSION

[shipwithwings]

Peridot's Courage.

Re: SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

A glowing light rises above your head and zips off into the distance. You hear a crash and a rumble as it hits its mark.

ROUND FOUR

[dramatispersonae]

Again, the ground shivers just slightly.

"Once more, where do you aim?"

STATUS

[dramatispersonae]

The mercy corner of your house is intact.

The hope corner of your house is intact.

The perseverance corner of your house is intact.

The courage corner of your house is intact.

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSSION

[outstandingbalance]

Can't complain about that.

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

I am surprised we are doing so well.

Re: DISCUSSION

[outstandingbalance]

Maybe everyone forgot about us.

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

That is fine by me for this kind of game.

Re: DISCUSSION

[outstandingbalance]

No complaints on my end.

Peridot again? Any virtue works for me.

Re: DISCUSSION

[shipwithwings]

We might as well.

SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: SUBMISSION

[shipwithwings]

Peridot, Wisdom.

Re: SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

A glowing light rises above your head and zips off into the distance. You hear a crash and a rumble as it hits its mark.

Re: SUBMISSION

[dramatispersonae]

The mercy corner of your house is intact.

The hope corner of your house is intact.

The perseverance corner of your house is intact.

The courage corner of your house is intact.

The house finally fades away. You can go to endgame.