Obsidian Dungeons: Room 1

(set: $unlockedAchievementCount to 0) (if: $achOof is true)[ (set: $unlockedAchievementCount to 1) ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">ACHIEVEMENTS</div> <br><br> (if: $achOof is true)[ 🏆 **Oof** — Die during a run. ] (else:)[ 🏆 **???** — (css: "filter: blur(5px); user-select: none;")[Die during a run.] ] <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> **Unlocked: $unlockedAchievementCount / 1** <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">(link: "Back")[ (undo:) ] </div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">EXAMINING THE OBSIDIAN COLLAR</div> <br> You raise a hand to your neck and run your fingers along the black collar. <br><br> There is no lock. <br> No hinge. <br> No visible mechanism. <br><br> You try pulling it away from your neck. <br> Nothing. <br><br> You press against it, searching for even the slightest movement. <br> The collar doesn't budge. <br> It feels as though it has become a part of you. <br><br> A prisoner nearby notices what you are doing. <br><br> "You won't get it off," she says quietly. <br><br> You turn toward her. <br> "Why not?" <br><br> She glances at the collar around your neck. <br><br> "It's connected to your soul." <br><br> You stop touching it. <br><br> "What?" <br><br> You look at her collar. <br> A name has been engraved into the black surface. <br><br> **Elysa.** <br><br> { (if: $race is "Elf")[ She looks like an elf, just like you. ] (else:)[ She is an elf, with pointed ears and features that distinguish her from the humans around her. ] } <br><br> Elysa notices you studying her collar. <br><br> "Shiro didn't make those," she says. <br><br> You look back at her. <br> "Then who did?" <br><br> Her expression grows uneasy. <br><br> "The Obsidian Skull." <br><br> The name means little to you, but the way she says it makes you hesitate. <br><br> You look down at your own collar again. <br> For a moment, nothing happens. <br><br> Then a faint pulse of black light passes across its surface. <br><br> You immediately pull your hand away. <br><br> Elysa watches you carefully. <br><br> "When it starts beeping..." <br><br> She stops. <br><br> You wait for her to continue. <br><br> "What happens when it beeps?" <br><br> Elysa looks away. <br> For a moment, she seems to consider telling you. <br><br> Then she says nothing. <br><br> You don't press her any further. <br> Whatever happens when those collars beep, you have a feeling you don't want to experience it yourself. <br><br> (if: not $collarInspected)[ (set: $collarInspected to true) (set: $elysaRep to $elysaRep + 1) ] <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">OBSERVING THE LOBBY</div> <br> You take a closer look around the Lobby. <br><br> The walls are made of enormous slabs of black obsidian. <br> Their surfaces are almost perfectly smooth, without visible cracks or seams. <br> The faint purple light barely reaches the upper corners of the chamber. <br><br> Prisoners are scattered throughout the room. <br> Some sit silently against the walls. <br> Others whisper to one another, their voices low enough to be almost indistinguishable. <br> A few stare at the enormous doors, as if expecting them to open at any moment. <br><br> Nobody seems to know what is going to happen. <br> Nobody seems willing to ask. <br><br> You notice several smaller doors along the sides of the room. <br> Some are completely sealed, their edges blending seamlessly into the obsidian walls. <br> Others have narrow gaps around their frames. <br><br> From behind one of them comes a faint scraping sound. <br><br> *Scrape.* <br><br> Then silence. <br><br> You cannot tell what is making the noise. <br> You are not sure you want to find out. <br><br> You turn your attention back to the main entrance. <br> The enormous doors remain firmly shut. <br> There is no handle, no lock, and no visible way to open them from this side. <br><br> Whatever lies beyond those doors, you are not leaving through them. <br><br> (if: not $lobbyInspected)[ (set: $lobbyInspected to true) (set: $reputation to $reputation + 1) ] <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> </div>

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(set: $trialSpareOrKillUnlocked to true) (set: $alive to false) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">EXPERIMENT TERMINATED</div> <br><br> The tablet turns completely black. <br><br> You chose **KILL**. <br> $splitOpponent chose **KILL**. <br><br> Neither of you moves. <br><br> Both Obsidian Collars begin to glow. <br><br> *Beep.* <br><br> You look across the platform. <br> Your opponent looks back at you. <br><br> Neither of you speaks. <br><br> *Beep.* <br><br> The light around the collars grows brighter. <br> You finally understand what your decision means. <br><br> Shiro's voice echoes through the dungeon. <br><br> "Both prisoners chose KILL. Neither shall be rewarded." <br><br> A final beep cuts through the silence. <br><br> **BEEP.** <br><br> (if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim" and not $morgrimSkeleton)[ <p>Morgrim collapses as his collar flashes.</p> <p>His skin disappears, leaving a skeletal body behind. His eyes ignite with an unnatural glow.</p> <p>For a moment, he lies motionless. Then his eyes open, and he rises again.</p> <p>He survived the punishment. Morgrim is a Hyssor wizard, and death is not so simple for someone like him.</p> <p>His dry, rusty voice reaches you through the darkness.</p> <p>"I will not forget this, $name. You shall pay."</p> (set: $morgrimSkeleton to true) (set: $morgrimAlive to true) (set: $morgrimHates to true) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim" and $morgrimSkeleton)[ <p>Morgrim's eyes narrow as the collar's light intensifies.</p> <p>For the first time, even his unnatural magic seems unable to save him.</p> <p>He looks at you, his skeletal face impossible to read.</p> <p>"So... this is where it ends."</p> <p>His glowing eyes dim. This time, Morgrim does not rise again.</p> (set: $morgrimAlive to false) (set: $morgrimHates to true) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa looks at you with disbelief. Even now, she seems to be searching for some reason to trust you.</p> <p>"I still thought... someone would choose mercy."</p> <p>Her voice fades as the collar's light goes out. The hope in her eyes disappears with it.</p> (set: $elysaAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ <p>Bahrmur clenches his jaw and meets your gaze. He doesn't beg.</p> <p>"Hnh. Should've seen that coming."</p> <p>He looks away, his voice turning quiet.</p> <p>"Don't let this place turn you into what he is."</p> <p>His collar flashes one final time. Then he falls silent.</p> (set: $bahrmurAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ <p>Trixie's usual mischievous grin finally disappears.</p> <p>"Well... guess this prank wasn't so funny after all."</p> <p>She tries to laugh, but the sound doesn't last.</p> <p>"Don't look so pleased. You're still trapped here too."</p> <p>Her collar flashes, and her wings fall still.</p> (set: $trixieAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ <p>Lyraei's wings fold around her as the light grows brighter.</p> <p>She looks at you without hatred, only sorrow.</p> <p>"May there still be light in you, even if you have chosen darkness."</p> <p>Her wings slowly fall still. The glow around her fades.</p> (set: $lyraeiAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor stands completely still. For once, the ancient mummy speaks.</p> <p>"So much machinery. So much power. And not a trace of wisdom."</p> <p>He turns his head towards you.</p> <p>"One day, someone will understand what you failed to."</p> <p>The collar flashes. Akatamor falls silent, and the chamber fills with darkness.</p> (set: $akatamorAlive to false) ] (else:)[ <p>Everything goes dark.</p> <p>Your opponent's fate is sealed alongside yours.</p> ] <br><br> For a moment, the dungeon is completely silent. <br><br> Then Shiro speaks one last time. <br><br> "Experiment complete." <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->GameOver]]</div> </div> </div>

(set: $alive to false) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">EXPERIMENT TERMINATED</div> <br><br> A familiar beeping begins. <br><br> *Beep.* <br><br> You grab the Obsidian Collar around your neck. <br> It tightens. <br><br> *Beep.* <br><br> You try to pull it away, but it doesn't move. <br> Your fingers struggle to find a way to loosen it. <br><br> Across the platform, $splitOpponent watches you. <br> They finally realize what is happening. <br><br> (if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ (if: $elysaRep >= 3)[ <p>"No! Come on, you can still choose!"</p> <p>Elysa rushes towards you, panic replacing the hope in her eyes.</p> <p>"Please, don't let it end like this!"</p> ] (else-if: $elysaRep <= -3)[ <p>Elysa stares at you in disbelief.</p> <p>"After everything... you couldn't even make a choice."</p> <p>She turns away, unable to watch what happens next.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"You're running out of time!" Elysa calls.</p> <p>She takes a hesitant step towards you, but the collar's glow makes her stop.</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ (if: $bahrmurRep >= 3)[ <p>Bahrmur pulls against the restraints holding him back.</p> <p>"Fight it! There has to be a way to stop that thing!"</p> <p>For once, he sounds genuinely frightened for someone other than himself.</p> ] (else-if: $bahrmurRep <= -3)[ <p>Bahrmur grimaces.</p> <p>"You had one job. Make a choice."</p> <p>He looks away, refusing to watch.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Bahrmur watches the collar tighten.</p> <p>"Should've made your choice sooner."</p> <p>He doesn't move any closer.</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ (if: $morgrimRep >= 3)[ <p>Morgrim's eyes widen as he sees your collar activate.</p> <p>"Don't you dare die before I get out of this place."</p> <p>He pulls against his restraints, his voice sharper than usual.</p> ] (else-if: $morgrimRep <= -3)[ <p>Morgrim watches you with a cold expression.</p> <p>"Pathetic. You couldn't even decide how to meet your end."</p> <p>He turns away, seemingly unconcerned.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Morgrim stares at you, his expression unreadable.</p> <p>"Fifteen seconds. All you had to do was choose."</p> <p>He watches in silence as the collar's glow intensifies.</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ (if: $trixieRep >= 3)[ <p>Trixie's grin disappears completely.</p> <p>"Hey! This isn't funny! Do something!"</p> <p>She struggles against her restraints, no longer pretending that everything is a joke.</p> ] (else-if: $trixieRep <= -3)[ <p>Trixie folds her arms.</p> <p>"Wow. You actually managed to bore the execution machine."</p> <p>Her attempt at a joke sounds weaker than usual.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"Seriously? You're going to let the timer run out?" Trixie asks.</p> <p>For once, she has no clever trick to offer.</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ (if: $lyraeiRep >= 2)[ <p>Lyraei spreads her wings in alarm.</p> <p>"No! Please, keep fighting!"</p> <p>She struggles desperately against her restraints, trying to reach you.</p> ] (else-if: $lyraeiRep <= -2)[ <p>Lyraei lowers her head sadly.</p> <p>"I wish you had made a different choice."</p> <p>She closes her eyes, unable to bear watching.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Lyraei looks at you with worry.</p> <p>"You still have a moment! Please, choose!"</p> <p>Her wings tremble as the collar's light grows brighter.</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor watches you without making a sound.</p> <p>You have never heard him speak. As far as you know, he cannot.</p> <p>His ancient eyes follow the glow spreading across your collar.</p> <p>He remains silent.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Your opponent watches in silence as the collar tightens.</p> ] <br><br> The next beep is louder. <br><br> You struggle to loosen the collar, but your fingers find nothing. <br> There is no time left. <br><br> **BEEP.** <br><br> Everything happens at once. <br><br> Your collar activates. <br> Your vision jolts. <br> For one brief moment, everything goes silent. <br><br> Then darkness. <br><br> The last thing you hear is Shiro's voice. <br><br> "Experiment complete." <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->GameOver]]</div> </div> </div>

(set: $trialSpareOrKillUnlocked to true) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">OPPONENT ELIMINATED</div> <br><br> You chose **KILL**. <br> (print: $splitOpponent) chose **SPARE**. <br><br> The mechanical hand retracts into the ceiling. The tablet's green light vanishes, leaving only the cold glow of the runes carved into the platform. <br><br> (if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim" and not $morgrimSkeleton)[ <p>Morgrim collapses as his collar releases a surge of dark magic.</p> <p>His skin vanishes beneath a wave of sickly violet energy, leaving a skeletal frame behind. His eyes ignite with an unnatural crimson glow.</p> <p>For a moment, he lies motionless. Then the runes around his body flare, and he rises again.</p> <p>The other prisoners stare in disbelief. Morgrim has survived the punishment.</p> <p>There is something you did not know about him: Morgrim is a Hyssor wizard, and death does not always claim those who command its secrets.</p> <p>He turns his glowing eyes towards you.</p> (if: $morgrimRep >= 3)[ <p>"I thought you had enough sense to know better."</p> <p>His voice scrapes through the chamber like rusty iron.</p> <p>"I spared you despite everything. Remember that when I decide what to do with you."</p> ] (else-if: $morgrimRep <= -3)[ <p>"Predictable. Utterly, tediously predictable."</p> <p>His skeletal fingers curl into fists.</p> <p>"You have confirmed every suspicion I ever had about you. I will make certain you regret it."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"You chose to condemn me after I chose to spare you."</p> <p>His eyes burn brighter.</p> <p>"I shall remember this, (print: $name). You have made yourself my enemy."</p> ] (set: $morgrimSkeleton to true) (set: $morgrimAlive to true) (set: $morgrimHates to true) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim" and $morgrimSkeleton)[ <p>Morgrim stands before you in his skeletal form. His crimson eyes narrow as the collar activates.</p> <p>He recognises the magic. This time, however, even his knowledge of the forbidden arts offers no escape.</p> <p>"You already had your chance to show mercy."</p> <p>His voice is quiet now, stripped of its usual arrogance.</p> <p>"I suppose I was a fool to expect anything else from you."</p> <p>The light in his eyes fades. His bones strike the stone floor, and this time he does not rise again.</p> (set: $morgrimAlive to false) (set: $morgrimHates to true) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa watches you in stunned silence.</p> (if: $elysaRep >= 3)[ <p>"I trusted you."</p> <p>Her voice breaks, and for a moment she seems unable to understand what you have done.</p> <p>"I believed you could still choose the right thing. I believed that for a reason."</p> ] (else-if: $elysaRep <= -3)[ <p>"I wanted to believe you could be better than this."</p> <p>She lowers her gaze.</p> <p>"Perhaps I was wrong to keep hoping."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"I gave you another chance."</p> <p>She looks towards the sealed doors.</p> <p>"I hope someone gives you one someday. Even if I cannot understand why you made this choice."</p> ] <p>The collar flashes. Elysa falls silent, leaving her final words hanging in the chamber.</p> (set: $elysaAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ <p>Bahrmur studies you with the grim expression of a veteran who has watched too many comrades fall.</p> (if: $bahrmurRep >= 3)[ <p>"I thought you had honour enough to know what my choice meant."</p> <p>He holds your gaze.</p> <p>"I spared you because I believed you could do better. That was my mistake."</p> ] (else-if: $bahrmurRep <= -3)[ <p>"Aye. I should've known better than to expect honour from you."</p> <p>He gives a bitter shake of his head.</p> <p>"Remember this: choosing to survive doesn't mean you've won."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"So this is how you repay mercy."</p> <p>He straightens his shoulders and refuses to look away.</p> <p>"I won't beg. But I hope you remember this moment when the same choice is placed before you."</p> ] <p>His collar flashes. Bahrmur says nothing more.</p> (set: $bahrmurAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ <p>Trixie attempts a grin, but it barely reaches her eyes.</p> (if: $trixieRep >= 3)[ <p>"Come on. Tell me this is a trick."</p> <p>She searches your face for the punchline.</p> <p>"I thought we were friends. Or, well... getting there."</p> ] (else-if: $trixieRep <= -3)[ <p>"You know, I was going to pull a really good prank on you later."</p> <p>Her crooked smile fades.</p> <p>"Guess I'll have to leave you wondering what it was."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"Well. That's awkward."</p> <p>She glances at the collar around her neck.</p> <p>"I spared you. You tried to kill me. Not exactly the sort of joke I can laugh off."</p> ] <p>Her wings flutter once before falling still.</p> (set: $trixieAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ <p>Lyraei looks at you with sadness rather than anger. Her wings tremble as the collar's magic gathers around her.</p> (if: $lyraeiRep >= 3)[ <p>"I believed in you."</p> <p>She draws her wings close to her body.</p> <p>"I thought there was still light in you, even here. I am sorry I was wrong."</p> ] (else-if: $lyraeiRep <= -3)[ <p>"Perhaps I should have expected this."</p> <p>She raises her head, refusing to let fear decide her final words.</p> <p>"Do not let this place decide who you become. You are still responsible for the choices you make."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"You were given a choice. I only wish you had seen another way."</p> <p>Her voice remains steady, though her wings fold against her back.</p> <p>"May there still be light in you, even if you have chosen darkness."</p> ] <p>The collar flashes. Lyraei's wings fall still as the light fades.</p> (set: $lyraeiAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor remains still as the collar begins to glow.</p> <p>Then, in a rare moment, he speaks.</p> (if: $akatamorRep >= 3)[ <p>You dont know how... but he speaks. You thought he was non-verbal.</p> <p>"I offered you a future, and you answered with betrayal."</p> <p>His ancient voice carries no anger. Somehow, that makes it worse.</p> ] (else-if: $akatamorRep <= -3)[ <p>You dont know how... but he speaks. You thought he was non-verbal.</p> <p>"I expected little from you. You have managed to disappoint me nonetheless."</p> <p>He turns his bandaged face towards the ceiling.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>ou dont know how... but he speaks. You thought he was non-verbal.</p> <p>"So much machinery. So much power. And not a trace of wisdom."</p> <p>His head turns slowly towards you.</p> <p>"One day, someone will understand what you failed to."</p> ] <p>The collar flashes. Akatamor falls silent.</p> (set: $akatamorAlive to false) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar's serpentine body coils against the platform as the collar's magic gathers.</p> <p>He bares his fangs in a final, contemptuous smile.</p> <p>"You mistake survival for victory, little mortal."</p> <p>His eyes narrow.</p> <p>"The dungeon will remember what you have done. So will those who remain."</p> <p>The collar flashes, and his voice is silenced.</p> (set: $zulkarAlive to false) ] (else:)[ <p>The mechanical hand lowers towards (print: $splitOpponent).</p> <p>The collar flashes, and the prisoner falls silent.</p> ] <br><br> The remaining prisoners do not speak. Some look away. Others watch you with expressions you cannot quite read. <br><br> Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber. <br><br> "Experiment complete." <br><br> You have survived the trial. A dark spell forms before you, its power gathering into a sphere of obsidian light. <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> </div>

(set: $trialSpareOrKillUnlocked to true) (set: $alive to false) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">EXECUTION</div> <br><br> The runes beneath the platform flare with dark violet light. <br><br> (print: $splitOpponent) stands across from you, the spell Shiro rewarded them with gathering between their hands. <br><br> You recognise the magic. It is the same power the dungeon has been offering to those willing to kill. <br><br> (if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ <p>Morgrim studies you with his crimson eyes. The magic twists around his skeletal fingers, controlled and precise.</p> (if: $morgrimRep >= 3)[ <p>"What a waste."</p> <p>His voice is cold, but something beneath it sounds almost disappointed.</p> <p>"I thought you might become something more than this."</p> ] (else-if: $morgrimRep <= -3)[ <p>"At last, a conclusion to our little disagreement."</p> <p>He raises the spell without hesitation.</p> <p>"You were never worth the trouble."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"No clever escape? No desperate bargain?"</p> <p>He tilts his skeletal head.</p> <p>"How disappointing. I expected at least a little resistance."</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa holds the spell unsteadily. For a moment, she looks as though she might lower her hands.</p> (if: $elysaRep >= 3)[ <p>"I'm sorry, (print: $name). I really am."</p> <p>"I wanted to believe there was still a way to save both of us."</p> ] (else-if: $elysaRep <= -3)[ <p>"I gave you a chance to choose differently."</p> <p>She closes her eyes for a brief moment.</p> <p>"I won't let your choice become the end of mine."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"I wish things had been different."</p> <p>She steadies her hands and looks directly at you.</p> <p>"Goodbye."</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ <p>Bahrmur plants his feet firmly on the stone platform, holding the spell like a warrior preparing one final strike.</p> (if: $bahrmurRep >= 3)[ <p>"You fought beside me, in your own way. I won't pretend that means nothing."</p> <p>His jaw tightens.</p> <p>"But I won't die here because I mistook you for an honourable soul."</p> ] (else-if: $bahrmurRep <= -3)[ <p>"No honour. No hesitation. Just another cowardly choice."</p> <p>He raises the spell.</p> <p>"At least I'll face the end standing."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"I've faced worse odds than these."</p> <p>He gives you a grim nod.</p> <p>"Shame yours had to be the face I saw at the end."</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ <p>Trixie spins the spell between her fingers. Her usual grin is present, but it looks painfully forced.</p> (if: $trixieRep >= 3)[ <p>"Hey, (print: $name). Remember all those times I annoyed you?"</p> <p>She gives a tiny, nervous laugh.</p> <p>"I was hoping I'd get to annoy you for a lot longer."</p> ] (else-if: $trixieRep <= -3)[ <p>"Well, well. Looks like one of us finally gets the last laugh."</p> <p>Her grin sharpens, hiding whatever she might actually be feeling.</p> <p>"Try not to haunt me too much, okay?"</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"I had a whole escape plan, you know."</p> <p>She glances at the spell.</p> <p>"It was a very good plan. Probably."</p> <p>For once, she has no joke left to tell.</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ <p>Lyraei's wings spread behind her, filling the chamber with a faint silver glow. The spell in her hands darkens the light around her.</p> (if: $lyraeiRep >= 3)[ <p>"I spared you because I believed you could still choose another path."</p> <p>Her expression softens.</p> <p>"Please don't let this place take everything good from you."</p> ] (else-if: $lyraeiRep <= -3)[ <p>"I know what you think of me."</p> <p>She raises her head, refusing to look away.</p> <p>"But I will not let your cruelty decide who I am."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>"May the light find you, even here."</p> <p>Her wings fold closer to her body.</p> <p>"I wish you had chosen mercy."</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor raises the spell with the patience of someone who has watched entire kingdoms rise and fall.</p> (if: $akatamorRep >= 3)[ <p>He whrites something down on a paper: "You possessed the opportunity to become wiser."</p> <p>His ancient eyes meet yours.</p> <p>He whrites more: "I regret that I shall not live to see whether you learn."</p> ] (else-if: $akatamorRep <= -3)[ <p>He whrites something down on a paper: "Your actions reveal more than your words ever could."</p> <p>He raises the spell a little higher.</p> <p>He whrites more: "Let this be the final lesson you refuse to learn."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>He whrites something down on a paper "Every choice carries a consequence."</p> <p>He doesn't speak.</p> <p>He whrites some more down: "Now you shall meet yours."</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar coils around the edge of the platform, his eyes gleaming with cruel satisfaction.</p> <p>"You thought mercy would save you?"</p> <p>He bares his fangs.</p> <p>"How delightfully naive."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Your opponent studies you in silence, the spell's unstable light dancing across their face.</p> <p>"You made your choice. Now face mine."</p> ] <br><br> You try to move, but your Obsidian Collar locks around your throat. The runes glow, binding you in place. <br><br> Shiro's voice fills the chamber. <br><br> "Trial successful." <br><br> The spell grows brighter. <br><br> For one fleeting moment, you see the entire chamber reflected in its dark surface: the platform, the watching prisoners, and the figure standing before you. <br><br> Then your opponent speaks one final time. <br><br> (if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ "No more experiments for you." ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ "I'm sorry." ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ "Stand tall, even at the end." ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ "Guess this is where the joke ends." ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ "May there be light beyond this darkness." ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ "Let history judge us both." ] (else:)[ "Goodbye." ] <br><br> The spell is released. <br><br> Everything goes dark. <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->GameOver]]</div> </div> </div>

(set: $trialSpareOrKillUnlocked to true) (if: not $resultProcessed)[ (set: $resultProcessed to true) (set: $splitResult to "") (if: $playerChoice is "spare" and $npcChoice is "spare")[ (set: $splitResult to "bothSpare") (set: $trialCount to $trialCount + 1) ] (if: $playerChoice is "spare" and $npcChoice is "kill")[ (set: $splitResult to "playerSpareNpcKill") (set: $alive to false) ] (if: $playerChoice is "kill" and $npcChoice is "spare")[ (set: $splitResult to "playerKillNpcSpare") (set: $spells to $spells + 1) (set: $trialCount to $trialCount + 1) ] (if: $playerChoice is "kill" and $npcChoice is "kill")[ (set: $splitResult to "bothKill") (set: $alive to false) ] ] (set: $splitOpponentRep to 0) (if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ (set: $splitOpponentRep to $elysaRep) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ (set: $splitOpponentRep to $bahrmurRep) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ (set: $splitOpponentRep to $morgrimRep) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ (set: $splitOpponentRep to $trixieRep) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $splitOpponentRep to $zulkarRep) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ (set: $splitOpponentRep to $lyraeiRep) ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ (set: $splitOpponentRep to $akatamorRep) ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">TRIAL RESULTS</div> <br><br> (if: $splitResult is "bothSpare")[ <p>The tablet glows emerald green. The runes etched into its surface pulse like a heartbeat.</p> <p>You chose <b>SPARE</b>.</p> <p>(print: $splitOpponent) chose <b>SPARE</b>.</p> <p>For several seconds, neither of you moves. Then the magical restraints around the platform loosen with a metallic groan.</p> (if: $splitOpponentRep >= 3)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) looks at you with the familiarity of someone who has begun to consider you an ally.</p> <p>"We made it through together. Perhaps that's what a real party is supposed to do."</p> <p>Their expression softens. Whatever happens next, this moment has strengthened the bond between you.</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponentRep <= -3)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) studies you cautiously, still uncertain whether your cooperation means anything beyond survival.</p> <p>"We survived the same trial. Don't mistake that for trust."</p> <p>They turn towards the exit. You have earned a chance to prove yourself, but not their loyalty.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) gives you a small, thoughtful nod.</p> <p>"At least we can agree on one thing: neither of us needs another enemy right now."</p> <p>The two of you have survived together. Whether that becomes the beginning of an alliance remains to be seen.</p> ] (if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa lets out a relieved laugh.</p> <p>"Maybe we haven't lost ourselves yet. I would rather face the next trial with someone who can still choose mercy."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ <p>Bahrmur gives the tablet a final, suspicious glance.</p> <p>"A victory without bloodshed. Don't get used to easy fights, though. The next enemy might not offer us a choice."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ (if: $morgrimSkeleton is true)[ <p>Morgrim's crimson eyes narrow.</p> <p>"Well. Nobody died. A refreshing change of pace for this wretched dungeon."</p> <p>He folds his skeletal arms. "Don't mistake this for a friendship pact."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Morgrim crosses his arms.</p> <p>"A sensible outcome. I shall attempt to contain my astonishment."</p> <p>A faint violet rune flickers between his fingers before disappearing.</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ <p>Trixie spins in the air, scattering golden sparks.</p> <p>"We both pressed SPARE! Look at us, cooperating like a responsible adventuring party."</p> <p>She pauses. "I'm calling our party something embarrassing if we survive this."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ <p>Lyraei's wings relax.</p> <p>"We were both given the power to end another life. I'm grateful we chose to give each other another chance."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor watches the green runes fade.</p> <p>"Two souls refused to become executioners when the opportunity was placed before them."</p> <p>He turns away. "Whether that makes them wise remains to be seen."</p> ] <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber.</p> <p>"How touching. Two prisoners have mistaken survival for solidarity."</p> <p>The platform descends, carrying you away from the trial. For now, you have survived.</p> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> ] (else-if: $splitResult is "playerSpareNpcKill")[ <p>The tablet flashes crimson. A harsh magical pulse travels through the platform.</p> <p>You chose <b>SPARE</b>.</p> <p>(print: $splitOpponent) chose <b>KILL</b>.</p> <p>You offered (print: $splitOpponent) mercy. They chose their own survival over yours.</p> (if: $splitOpponentRep >= 3)[ <p>The look on (print: $splitOpponent)'s face is one of immediate regret. Whatever trust existed between you has made this choice harder.</p> <p>"I knew you were trying to be better than this place," they say quietly. "And I still chose myself."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponentRep <= -3)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) looks away, unable to meet your eyes.</p> <p>"You never trusted me. I never trusted you. Perhaps this was always how it would end."</p> <p>The words sound like an excuse, even to the person who speaks them.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) hesitates as the red runes begin to glow.</p> <p>"I wanted to believe there was another way. But when the choice came, I was afraid."</p> <p>They fall silent. Fear may explain the decision, but it cannot undo it.</p> ] (if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa's hands tremble.</p> <p>"I'm sorry. I couldn't bring myself to risk my life."</p> <p>She looks at you, her expression stricken. "You gave me a chance, and I turned it against you."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ <p>Bahrmur clenches his jaw.</p> <p>"A warrior can talk about honour all day. When death is staring him in the face, he finds out what he really believes."</p> <p>He looks away. "I chose to survive. That doesn't mean I can be proud of it."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ <p>Morgrim's expression hardens.</p> <p>"You chose mercy. I chose survival. A philosopher could spend a century debating which of us was the greater fool."</p> <p>He turns away. "I shall not be volunteering for that debate."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ <p>Trixie's grin looks painfully forced.</p> <p>"Oh. You actually spared me."</p> <p>Her wings flutter unevenly. "I guess I should say thank you. Just... don't expect me to feel good about what I did."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ (set: $lyraeiAlive to false) <p>Lyraei looks at you, horrified by her own decision.</p> <p>"You gave me another chance, and I chose my own life over yours."</p> <p>She closes her eyes. "I'm an aasimar. I was supposed to protect others. What will Kuro think of me?"</p> <p>She turns desperately towards Shiro.</p> <p>"Please! Let me take it back. Let me spare (print: $name)!"</p> <p>Shiro's expression darkens.</p> <p>"Never speak that name in my domain."</p> <p>Lyraei refuses to lower her gaze.</p> <p>"I would rather face the consequences than pretend I feel no remorse."</p> <p>Shiro's voice becomes dangerously quiet.</p> <p>"Then face them."</p> <p>Dark magic engulfs Lyraei. Her wings fold as the light around her fades, and she collapses onto the platform.</p> <p>Shiro removes her Obsidian Collar and crushes it in his hand.</p> <p>"Moving on."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor remains silent.</p> <p>He studies the red tablet, then turns his bandaged face towards you.</p> <p>"You offered mercy to a soul that did not return it. Remember the difference between compassion and wisdom."</p> ] <p>The mechanical hand retracts into the ceiling. Your Obsidian Collar begins to glow.</p> <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber.</p> <p>"Mercy has a price. You have learned yours."</p> <p>The collar's magic overwhelms you. Your final thought is that your decision did not save you.</p> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->SpareOrKillPlayerDeath]]</div> </div> ] (else-if: $splitResult is "playerKillNpcSpare")[ <p>The tablet flashes emerald green.</p> <p>You chose <b>KILL</b>.</p> <p>(print: $splitOpponent) chose <b>SPARE</b>.</p> <p>You condemned (print: $splitOpponent). They chose to give you another chance.</p> (if: $splitOpponentRep >= 3)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) looks at you with the wounded disbelief of a trusted companion betrayed.</p> <p>"I thought there was still a place for you beside us. I chose to spare you because I believed you could choose differently."</p> <p>Their expression hardens. "I will remember what you did, even if you refuse to remember what I did for you."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponentRep <= -3)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) regards you with grim resignation.</p> <p>"I never expected you to show me mercy. I chose to spare you anyway."</p> <p>They turn away. "Perhaps that was foolish. But at least one of us did not surrender to the dungeon."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) looks at you with quiet disappointment.</p> <p>"I don't know what made you choose this. Fear? Anger? The belief that you had no other option?"</p> <p>They shake their head. "Whatever the reason, you still had a choice."</p> ] (if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa takes a shaky breath.</p> <p>"I spared you because I thought you deserved another chance."</p> <p>Her voice grows quieter. "I hope you remember that when you think about the kind of person you want to become."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ <p>Bahrmur looks at you with the grim disappointment of a veteran who has lost a comrade.</p> <p>"I decided not to take your life. You decided to take mine."</p> <p>He gives a slow nod. "There's a difference between us. I hope you understand it someday."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ (if: $morgrimSkeleton is true)[ <p>Morgrim's crimson eyes burn with anger.</p> <p>"Even now, I chose to spare you."</p> <p>His skeletal hands curl into fists. "That may be the last mistake I ever make."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Morgrim studies you with open contempt.</p> <p>"I spared you, and you repay me with this. How profoundly disappointing."</p> <p>He turns away. "I had mistaken you for someone capable of reason. I shall endeavour not to make that error again."</p> ] ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ <p>Trixie's wings droop. For once, she has no clever comeback.</p> <p>"I spared you. I actually thought you might do the same for me."</p> <p>She looks down at the platform. "I'm going to have a really hard time making a joke out of this."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ <p>Lyraei's wings fold close to her body.</p> <p>"I gave you the chance to live."</p> <p>She raises her head. "I will not pretend your choice was just. But I will not let it decide what kind of person I become."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor watches you without moving.</p> <p>"I offered you a future. You attempted to take mine."</p> <p>He lowers his head. "There are debts that gold cannot settle, and choices that no spell can reverse."</p> ] <p>The mechanical hand retracts into the ceiling.</p> <p>A dark spell gathers before you, its energy flowing into your hands. You have been rewarded for your choice.</p> <p>Across the platform, the collar around (print: $splitOpponent)'s neck begins to glow.</p> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->SpareOrKillOpponentDeath]]</div> </div> ] (else-if: $splitResult is "bothKill")[ <p>The tablet turns black. Its runes vanish, leaving a smooth, lightless surface.</p> <p>You chose <b>KILL</b>.</p> <p>(print: $splitOpponent) chose <b>KILL</b>.</p> <p>Neither of you is rewarded.</p> (if: $splitOpponentRep >= 3)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) looks at you with bitter recognition.</p> <p>"I thought you were someone I could trust. And you thought I was someone you had to destroy."</p> <p>They shake their head. "Perhaps neither of us understood the other as well as we believed."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponentRep <= -3)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) gives you a cold, knowing look.</p> <p>"There was never any trust between us. Only two frightened prisoners waiting for the other to make the first move."</p> <p>They glance at the black tablet. "Shiro could hardly have designed a better lesson."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>(print: $splitOpponent) studies the dark tablet.</p> <p>"We both had a chance to choose differently."</p> <p>They look at you. "Fear may have brought us here, but it did not press that button for us."</p> ] (if: $splitOpponent is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa's expression falls.</p> <p>"I kept hoping one of us would choose differently."</p> <p>She straightens her shoulders. "I suppose this place has taken more from us than we realised."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Bahrmur")[ <p>Bahrmur gives a bitter shake of his head.</p> <p>"Two fighters, neither willing to lower their weapon."</p> <p>He looks towards the sealed doors. "Shiro has taught us exactly what he wanted: to treat every other soul as an enemy."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Morgrim")[ <p>Morgrim holds your gaze without flinching.</p> <p>"So we have both decided to be fools."</p> <p>He folds his arms. "At least we can face the consequences of our own decisions. I suspect Shiro will find that amusing."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Trixie")[ <p>Trixie's grin has vanished.</p> <p>"Well... that's a terrible ending to a terrible joke."</p> <p>She glances at the collars. "I really thought one of us would chicken out."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Lyraei")[ <p>Lyraei folds her wings close to her body.</p> <p>"We were both given a choice. We both chose fear over hope."</p> <p>She looks at you sadly. "I wish we had been stronger."</p> ] (else-if: $splitOpponent is "Akatamor")[ <p>Akatamor looks from the black tablet to you.</p> <p>"Two souls, each convinced that the other must fall."</p> <p>He lowers his head. "A familiar tragedy. And yet, people continue to mistake it for strength."</p> ] <p>Both Obsidian Collars begin to glow.</p> <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber.</p> <p>"Both prisoners chose KILL. Neither shall be rewarded."</p> <p>The magic around the collars intensifies. The mechanical hand withdraws into the ceiling, leaving the two of you to face the consequences of your choices.</p> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->SpareOrKillDeath]]</div> </div> ] (else:)[ <p class="cw-error">The trial result could not be determined.</p> <p>Player choice: (print: $playerChoice)</p> <p>Opponent: (print: $splitOpponent)</p> <p>Opponent choice: (print: $npcChoice)</p> ] </div>

(set: $name to "") (set: $race to "") (set: $achievements to (a:)) (set: $loadingDestination to "") (set: $npcChoice to "") (set: $playerChoice to "") (set: $splitOpponent to "") (set: $splitResult to "") (set: $choiceTime to 15) (set: $talkedToBahrmur to false) (set: $lobbyInspected to false) (set: $collarInspected to false) (set: $choiceResolutionApplied to false) (set: $resultProcessed to false) (set: $lobbyIntroSeen to false) (set: $dungeonIntroSeen to false) (set: $spells to 0) (set: $trialCount to 0) (set: $alive to true) (set: $hasCollar to true) (set: $currentTrial to "") (set: $reputation to 0) (set: $elysaRep to 0) (set: $bahrmurRep to 0) (set: $morgrimRep to 0) (set: $trixieRep to 0) (set: $zulkarRep to 0) (set: $lyraeiRep to 0) (set: $akatamorRep to 0) (set: $elysaAlive to true) (set: $bahrmurAlive to true) (set: $morgrimAlive to true) (set: $morgrimSkeleton to false) (set: $morgrimHates to false) (set: $trixieAlive to true) (set: $zulkarAlive to true) (set: $lyraeiAlive to true) (set: $akatamorAlive to true) (set: $rewardedTrials to 0) (set: $survivalStreak to 0) (set: $killCount to 0) (set: $achievementTitle to "") (set: $achievementDescription to "") (set: $achievementPopup to false) (set: $unlockedAchievementCount to 0) (set: $ubiAlive to true) (set: $maxAlive to true) (set: $okkiAlive to true) (set: $jordAlive to true) (set: $ubiRep to 0) (set: $maxRep to 0) (set: $okkiRep to 0) (set: $jordRep to 0) (set: $murderer to "") (set: $murdererIsPlayer to false) (set: $murdererGlobalRepApplied to false) (set: $murdererResolved to false) (set: $murdererOutcomeProcessed to false) (set: $murdererIntroductionsSeen to false) (set: $murdererCandidates to (a:)) (set: $murdererSearchCount to 0) (set: $murdererPlayerLocation to "Entrance") (set: $murdererNPCFound to false) (set: $murdererOutcome to "") (set: $murdererTarget to "") (set: $murdererClue to "") (set: $murdererTrialStarted to false) (set: $murdererTrust to 0) (set: $murdererEscapeChance to 50) (set: $murdererHideRoll to 0) (set: $murdererEncounterRoll to 0) (set: $murdererHideChance to 50) (set: $murdererRoll to 0) (set: $massacreTargets to (a:)) (set: $massacreVictims to (a:)) (set: $massacreSelectionDone to false) (set: $massacreCandidates to (a:)) (set: $massacreVictims to (a:)) (set: $spareOrKillPlayed to false) (set: $murdererPlayed to false) (set: $massacrePlayed to false) (set: $duelPlayed to false)

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<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">A WORD WITH BAHRMUR</div> <br> You approach one of the prisoners sitting against the wall. <br><br> The prisoner is a dwarf. <br> He looks up as you approach, his eyes briefly meeting yours before drifting toward the black collar around your neck. <br><br> "You still think you're getting out." <br><br> You remain silent. <br><br> The dwarf gives a quiet, humourless laugh. <br><br> "Everyone thinks that." <br><br> You glance toward the enormous doors. <br><br> "What is this place?" <br><br> The dwarf looks around the chamber before answering. <br><br> "The Obsidian Dungeons." <br><br> He lowers his voice. <br><br> "I don't know why Shiro brought you here." <br> "Nobody does." <br><br> You look at the name engraved on his collar. <br><br> **Bahrmur.** <br><br> He notices you reading it, but doesn't comment. <br> Instead, he looks toward the main doors. <br><br> "But eventually, the doors open." <br><br> You turn back to him. <br><br> "And what happens after they open?" <br><br> Bahrmur's expression changes. <br> The faint amusement disappears from his face. <br><br> He stares at the floor for a moment. <br><br> "You find out what kind of person you really are, $name." <br><br> Silence settles between you. <br> You search his face for an explanation, but he offers none. <br><br> Eventually, Bahrmur looks away. <br><br> "I'd better get ready." <br><br> He makes it clear that the conversation is over. <br> Whatever he knows, he isn't going to tell you yet. <br><br> (if: not $talkedToBahrmur)[ (set: $talkedToBahrmur to true) (set: $bahrmurRep to $bahrmurRep + 1) ] <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> </div>

(set: $availableTrials to (a:)) (if: $spareOrKillPlayed is false)[ (set: $availableTrials to $availableTrials + (a: "SpareOrKill")) ] (if: $murdererPlayed is false)[ (set: $availableTrials to $availableTrials + (a: "MurdererStart")) ] (if: $massacrePlayed is false)[ (set: $availableTrials to $availableTrials + (a: "Massacre")) ] (if: $duelPlayed is false)[ (set: $availableTrials to $availableTrials + (a: "DuelIntroduction")) ] (if: $availableTrials's length > 0)[ (set: $trialIndex to (random: 1, $availableTrials's length)) (set: $currentTrial to (nth: $trialIndex, ...$availableTrials)) (set: $loadingDestination to $currentTrial) (go-to: "LoadingScreen2") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "AllTrialsCompleted") ]

(set: $name to "") (set: $race to "") (set: $achievements to (a:)) (set: $loadingDestination to "") (set: $npcChoice to "") (set: $playerChoice to "") (set: $splitOpponent to "") (set: $splitResult to "") (set: $choiceTime to 15) (set: $talkedToBahrmur to false) (set: $lobbyInspected to false) (set: $collarInspected to false) (set: $choiceResolutionApplied to false) (set: $resultProcessed to false) (set: $lobbyIntroSeen to false) (set: $dungeonIntroSeen to false) (set: $spells to 0) (set: $trialCount to 0) (set: $alive to true) (set: $hasCollar to true) (set: $currentTrial to "") (set: $reputation to 0) (set: $elysaRep to 0) (set: $bahrmurRep to 0) (set: $morgrimRep to 0) (set: $trixieRep to 0) (set: $zulkarRep to 0) (set: $lyraeiRep to 0) (set: $akatamorRep to 0) (set: $elysaAlive to true) (set: $bahrmurAlive to true) (set: $morgrimAlive to true) (set: $morgrimSkeleton to false) (set: $morgrimHates to false) (set: $trixieAlive to true) (set: $zulkarAlive to true) (set: $lyraeiAlive to true) (set: $akatamorAlive to true) (set: $rewardedTrials to 0) (set: $survivalStreak to 0) (set: $killCount to 0) (set: $achOof to false) (set: $achievementTitle to "") (set: $achievementDescription to "") (set: $achievementPopup to false) (set: $unlockedAchievementCount to 0) (set: $ubiAlive to true) (set: $maxAlive to true) (set: $okkiAlive to true) (set: $jordAlive to true) (set: $ubiRep to 0) (set: $maxRep to 0) (set: $okkiRep to 0) (set: $jordRep to 0) (set: $murderer to "") (set: $murdererIsPlayer to false) (set: $murdererGlobalRepApplied to false) (set: $murdererResolved to false) (set: $murdererOutcomeProcessed to false) (set: $murdererIntroductionsSeen to false) (set: $murdererCandidates to (a:)) (set: $murdererSearchCount to 0) (set: $murdererPlayerLocation to "Entrance") (set: $murdererNPCFound to false) (set: $murdererOutcome to "") (set: $murdererTarget to "") (set: $murdererClue to "") (set: $murdererTrialStarted to false) (set: $murdererTrust to 0) (set: $murdererEscapeChance to 50) (set: $murdererHideRoll to 0) (set: $murdererEncounterRoll to 0) (set: $murdererHideChance to 50) (set: $murdererRoll to 0) (set: $massacreTargets to (a:)) (set: $massacreVictims to (a:)) (set: $spareOrKillPlayed to false) (set: $murdererPlayed to false) (set: $massacrePlayed to false) (set: $duelPlayed to false) (go-to: "CharacterCreation")

<div class="cw-submenu"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">UNLOCKED TRIALS</div> (if: $trialSpareOrKillUnlocked is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <strong>SPARE OR KILL</strong><br> The spare or kill trial has been recorded in your codex. </div> (if: $spareOrKillPlayed is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text">STATUS: ALREADY PLAYED</div> ] (else:)[ <div class="cw-menu-button">[[PLAY SPARE OR KILL->SpareOrKill]]</div> ] <br> ] (if: $trialMurdererUnlocked is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <strong>MURDERER</strong><br> The Murderer trial has been recorded in your codex. </div> (if: $murdererPlayed is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text">STATUS: ALREADY PLAYED</div> ] (else:)[ <div class="cw-menu-button">[[PLAY MURDERER->MurdererStart]]</div> ] <br> ] (if: $trialMassacreUnlocked is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <strong>MASSACRE</strong><br> The Massacre trial has been recorded in your codex. </div> (if: $massacrePlayed is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text">STATUS: ALREADY PLAYED</div> ] (else:)[ <div class="cw-menu-button">[[PLAY MASSACRE->Massacre]]</div> ] <br> ] (if: $trialDuelUnlocked is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <strong>DUEL</strong><br> The Duel trial has been recorded in your codex. </div> (if: $duelPlayed is true)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text">STATUS: ALREADY PLAYED</div> ] (else:)[ <div class="cw-menu-button">[[PLAY DUEL->DuelStart]]</div> ] <br> ] (if: $trialSpareOrKillUnlocked is false and $trialMurdererUnlocked is false and $trialMassacreUnlocked and $trialDuelUnlocked is false)[ <div class="cw-submenu-text"> NO TRIALS UNLOCKED<br><br> Enter the dungeon and discover your first trial. </div> ] <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[GO BACK->MainMenu]]</div> </div> </div>

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<div class="cw-submenu"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE HANDBOOK</div> <div class="cw-menu-kicker">AUTHOR UNKNOWN • ENCHANTMENT ACTIVE</div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <i>You open the black book.</i> Its cover is old, but its pages are intact. There is no title on the cover and no name anywhere in the handwriting. You are certain the book was not yours before you woke up in the Obsidian Dungeons. Yet something about it feels deliberate. <br><br> <b>THE LAST SURVIVOR</b> <i>I survived every trial.</i> <i>I watched every other contestant fall, until I was the only survivor remaining.</i> <i>In the end, I was permitted to leave.</i> <i>Do not mistake that permission for mercy.</i> I am a sorcerer of extraordinary power. My magic was unlike anything the Dungeons had been designed to withstand. He escaped. And then he did something no prisoner should have been capable of doing. <br><br> <b>THE THREE-PERCENT ENCHANTMENT</b> After escaping, the sorcerer cast a spell upon the Dungeons themselves. The enchantment was meant to send this book to a future prisoner and allow its knowledge to reach them when it was needed. The spell required an immense amount of power. It was so difficult to sustain that it succeeds only three percent of the time. Most of the time, nothing happens. But this time, it worked. You have the book. <br><br> <b>THE AUTHOR'S WARNING</b> <i>I will not write my name here.</i> <i>Shiro must never discover who I am. If he does, I cannot know what punishment he might choose for me.</i> <i>I have earned my freedom. I will not risk it for the sake of a signature.</i> The author has left no name, title or identifying mark that you can use to find him. You do not know whether he is still alive. You do not know where he went. You do not know why this particular book reached you. <br><br> <b>THE LIVING PAGES</b> The book does not reveal all its knowledge at once. When something becomes relevant, new writing can appear between existing lines. It may explain a trial, describe a prisoner, record a discovery or warn you about something you have not yet understood. Sometimes the pages remain silent. You cannot force the book to reveal everything. <br><br> <b>THE FIRST ROOM</b> <i>You are in the Obsidian Dungeons.</i> <i>You are not the author.</i> <i>You are not the first person to survive here.</i> <i>But at this moment, you are the only prisoner in this room carrying this book.</i> <br><br> <i>The fact that you received this book does not mean you are destined to survive.</i> <i>It only means that survival is possible.</i> </div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">(link: "CLOSE THE BOOK")[ (undo:) ] </div>

{ <div class="cw-submenu"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">PLAYER STATISTICS</div> <div class="cw-menu-kicker">CURRENT RECORD</div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <b>IDENTITY</b> Name: (if: $name is not "")[$name](else:)[Unknown] Race: $race <br><br> <b>SURVIVAL STATUS</b> Status: (if: $alive)[ALIVE](else:)[DECEASED] Obsidian Collar: (if: $hasCollar)[PRESENT](else:)[NOT PRESENT] <br><br> <b>PROGRESSION</b> Trials completed: $trialCount Spells acquired: $spells <br><br> <b>REPUTATION</b> Overall reputation: $reputation Elysa: $elysaRep Bahrmur: $bahrmurRep Morgrim: $morgrimRep Trixie: $trixieRep Zul'kar: $zulkarRep Lyraei: $lyraeiRep Akatamor: $akatamorRep <br><br> <b>NOTES</b> These records reflect the variables currently tracked by the game. </div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> [[RETURN TO MAIN MENU->MainMenu]] </div> }

{ <div class="cw-submenu"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">CHRONOLOGY</div> <div class="cw-menu-kicker">RECORDED EVENTS</div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <b>BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL</b> <br><br> <b>UNKNOWN — THE TRIALS</b> A powerful sorcerer survives every trial and becomes the last remaining survivor. <br><br> <b>UNKNOWN — THE ESCAPE</b> The sorcerer is permitted to leave the Obsidian Dungeons. <br><br> <b>UNKNOWN — THE ENCHANTMENT</b> After escaping, the sorcerer casts a spell upon the Dungeons. The spell succeeds only three percent of the time. <br><br> <b>YOUR STORY</b> <br><br> <b>EVENT 01 — ARRIVAL</b> You wake up inside the Obsidian Dungeons. The circumstances of your capture are not fully understood. <br><br> <b>EVENT 02 — THE HANDBOOK</b> You discover a mysterious book that appears to have reached you through the sorcerer's enchantment. <br><br> <b>EVENT 03 — THE FIRST ROOM</b> Your survival depends on the choices you make and the trials you face. <br><br> <i>Some dates and events are unknown. This timeline will expand as the story progresses.</i> </div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> [[RETURN TO MAIN MENU->MainMenu]] </div> }

{ <div class="cw-submenu"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">CREDITS</div> <div class="cw-menu-kicker">BEHIND THE DUNGEONS</div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <div class="cw-submenu-text"> <b>CREATOR & WORLD DESIGN</b> <br> Kuro Loradey <br><br> <b>STORY & WRITING</b> <br> Kuro Loradey <br><br> <b>CHARACTER DESIGN</b> <br> Kuro Loradey <br><br> <b>PROGRAMMING</b> <br> Twine — Harlowe 3.3.9 <br><br> <b>MUSIC / AUDIO</b> <br> Obsidian Dungeons by Kuro Loradey<br> Lockdown by Kuro Loradey<br> Mercy? by Kuro Loradey<br> Lights Out by Kuro Loradey<br> Execution by Kuro Loradey<br> Hunt by Kuro Loradey<br> How did you? by Kuro Loradey<br> Transport by Kuro Loradey<br> Dillema by Kuro Loradey<br> Descend by Kuro Loradey<br> <br><br> <b>PLAY TESTER</b> <br> Renji Jajaja <br><br> <b>EFFECTS & VISUALS</b> <br> Kuro Loradey & Lumen Noctaris <br><br> <b>SPECIAL THANKS</b> <br> To everyone who helped, gave feedback, tested the story or supported the project. <br><br> <b>ABOUT THE PROJECT</b> <br> Obsidian Dungeons is an interactive story set in the world of Conwunba. Explore the Dungeons, meet their prisoners and uncover the secrets hidden within. Your choices matter. Your actions leave consequences. And not every secret wants to be found. <br><br> <i>CONWUNBA</i> SECRETS • SHADOWS • SOULS </div> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> [[RETURN TO MAIN MENU->MainMenu]] </div> }

|achievementPopupHook>[ (if: $achievementPopup)[ <div class="achievement-overlay"> <div class="achievement-popup"> <div class="achievement-icon">🏆</div> <div class="achievement-label">ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED</div> <h2>(print: $achievementTitle)</h2> <p>(print: $achievementDescription)</p> (link: "Close")[ (set: $achievementPopup to false) (replace: ?achievementPopupHook)[] ] </div> </div> ] ]

(if: not $achEscapeTheMatrix)[ (set: $achEscapeTheMatrix to true) (set: $achievementTitle to "Escape the Matrix") (set: $achievementDescription to "Discover a hidden secret.") (set: $achievementPopup to true) (display: "AchievementPopup") ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">?????</div> <br> Wait. How did you get here? This is supposed to be a hidden passage! You can't just enter a random passage and expect not to get in trouble? Get out of here! <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">(link: "LEAVE")[ (undo:) ]</div> </div> </div>

(set: $murdererTrialStarted to true) (set: $murdererOutcomeProcessed to false) (set: $murdererGlobalRepApplied to false) (set: $murdererResolved to false) (set: $murdererOutcome to "") (set: $murdererTarget to "") (set: $murderer to "") (set: $murdererIsPlayer to ((random: 1, 100) <= 50)) (set: $murdererCandidates to (a:)) (set: $murdererCandidateCount to 0) (set: $murdererCandidateIndex to 0) (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to 0) (if: $elysaAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidates to $murdererCandidates + (a: "Elysa")) ] (if: $zulkarAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidates to $murdererCandidates + (a: "Zul'kar")) ] (if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidates to $murdererCandidates + (a: "Max")) ] (if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidates to $murdererCandidates + (a: "Jord")) ] (if: $ubiAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidates to $murdererCandidates + (a: "Ubiwubi")) ] (if: $okkiAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidates to $murdererCandidates + (a: "Okki")) ] (set: $murdererCandidateCount to $murdererCandidates's length) (if: $murdererCandidateCount is 0)[ (set: $murdererIsPlayer to true) ] (if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (set: $murderer to "You") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererCandidateIndex to (random: 1, $murdererCandidateCount)) (set: $murderer to $murdererCandidates's $murdererCandidateIndex) ] (if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (set: $reputation to $reputation - 1) (set: $murdererGlobalRepApplied to true) ]  (set: $murdererTime to 0) (set: $playerLocation to "Central Chamber") (set: $playerNoise to 0) (set: $playerTrail to 0) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $murdererClues to (a:)) (set: $murdererSuspicion to 0) (set: $murdererLastRoll to 0) (set: $murdererLastDC to 10) (set: $murdererLastResult to "") (set: $murdererHelpedBy to "") (set: $murdererDistraction to false) (set: $murdererSearchCount to 0)  (set: $elysaSearch to 1) (set: $elysaSpeed to 2) (set: $elysaInsight to 1) (set: $elysaNerve to -1) (set: $zulkarSearch to 2) (set: $zulkarSpeed to 1) (set: $zulkarInsight to 3) (set: $zulkarNerve to 2) (set: $maxSearch to 2) (set: $maxSpeed to 2) (set: $maxInsight to 3) (set: $maxNerve to 1) (set: $jordSearch to 3) (set: $jordSpeed to 0) (set: $jordInsight to 2) (set: $jordNerve to 2) (set: $ubiSearch to 1) (set: $ubiSpeed to 2) (set: $ubiInsight to 2) (set: $ubiNerve to 1) (set: $okkiSearch to 1) (set: $okkiSpeed to 3) (set: $okkiInsight to 0) (set: $okkiNerve to -1)  (set: $murdererLocation to "Central Chamber") (set: $suspicionChamber to 0) (set: $suspicionWestHall to 0) (set: $suspicionEastHall to 0) (set: $suspicionStorage to 0) (set: $suspicionHiddenNiche to 0) (set: $noiseChamber to 0) (set: $noiseWestHall to 0) (set: $noiseEastHall to 0) (set: $noiseStorage to 0) (set: $noiseHiddenNiche to 0)  (set: $chamberConnections to (a: "West Hall", "East Hall", "Storage")) (set: $westHallConnections to (a: "Central Chamber", "East Hall")) (set: $eastHallConnections to (a: "Central Chamber", "West Hall")) (set: $storageConnections to (a: "Central Chamber")) (set: $hiddenNicheConnections to (a:))  (set: $playerPreviousLocation to "") (set: $murdererPreviousLocation to "") (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to false) (set: $murdererMovedThisTurn to false) (set: $playerMovementResult to "") (set: $murdererMovementResult to "") (set: $playerMovePurpose to "") (set: $elysaClues to (a:)) (set: $zulkarClues to (a:)) (set: $maxClues to (a:)) (set: $jordClues to (a:)) (set: $ubiClues to (a:)) (set: $okkiClues to (a:)) (set: $elysaLastObservation to "") (set: $zulkarLastObservation to "") (set: $maxLastObservation to "") (set: $jordLastObservation to "") (set: $ubiLastObservation to "") (set: $okkiLastObservation to "") (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "") (go-to: "MurdererReveal")

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE MURDERER TRIAL</div> <p>The enormous doors close behind you.</p> <p>For a moment, the chamber falls silent.</p> <p>Then Shiro's voice echoes through the darkness.</p> (if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ <script>changeTrack(8);</script> <p>"The Obsidian Skull has chosen its next experiment. (print: $name) will be the murderer. The others must survive."</p> <p>You feel something change inside you. Your thoughts become distant, your instincts unfamiliar. You know what you must do, even if a part of you desperately wants to resist.</p> <p>You are the murderer.</p> <p>The other prisoners scatter. Some run for the nearest doors. Others disappear into the shadows, desperately searching for somewhere to hide.</p> <p>The lights go out.</p> <p>And the hunt begins.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->MurdererPlayerHunts]]</div> </div> ] (else:)[ <script>changeTrack(6);</script> <p>"The Obsidian Skull has taken control of (print: $murderer). The rest must survive."</p> <p>The prisoners exchange uneasy glances. Nobody knows what the Skull has done to the chosen murderer, or whether they can resist its influence.</p> <p><b>(print: $murderer)</b> stands apart from the others.</p> <p>For a brief moment, you catch their expression. Fear? Determination? Perhaps something worse. You cannot be certain what they are thinking.</p> <p>Then Shiro speaks again.</p> <p>"Run. Hide. Trust whoever you wish. It will make no difference to the experiment's conclusion."</p> <p>The lights go out, and the chamber is swallowed by unnatural darkness.</p> (if: $race is "Elf")[ <p>Your elven eyes should be able to see in the dark. Yet you cannot make out even the faintest shape. This darkness is not natural.</p> ] <p>You need to find somewhere to hide before (print: $murderer) finds you.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->MurdererHide]]</div> </div> ] </div>

(if: not $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererHide") ] (set: $murdererSearchCount to $murdererSearchCount + 1) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE HUNT</div> <br> The lights barely illuminate the obsidian corridors. <br><br> You move through the darkness. The other prisoners are hiding nearby, and every sound could reveal their location. <br><br> (if: $murdererSearchCount is 1)[ A faint shuffle comes from behind a storage cabinet. ] (if: $murdererSearchCount is 2)[ A door clicks shut somewhere nearby. Someone has moved recently. ] (if: $murdererSearchCount >= 3)[ Footsteps echo from the next corridor. Someone is getting careless. ] <br><br> **How do you search?** <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[SEARCH THE STORAGE AREA->MurdererPlayerEncounter]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[LISTEN AT THE NEXT DOOR->MurdererPlayerEncounter]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[FOLLOW THE FOOTSTEPS->MurdererPlayerEncounter]]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">FIND A PLACE TO HIDE</div> <p>A heavy metallic clang tears through the dungeon.</p> <p>The prisoners scatter. Footsteps echo through the corridors as heavy doors slam shut. Purple lamps cast cold reflections across the black obsidian walls, while sickly green mist drifts along the floor. Somewhere in the distance, metal scrapes against stone.</p> <p>You know who the murderer is: <b>$murderer</b>. You have no idea where they are now.</p> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa's uncertainty might make her hesitate, but you cannot count on it.</p> ] (if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar is patient and calculating. Every mistake could give them an advantage.</p> ] (if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>You hope Ubiwubi is too distracted to follow your trail.</p> ] (if: $murderer is "Max")[ <p>Max thinks ahead. An obvious hiding place might be exactly what they expect.</p> ] (if: $murderer is "Okki")[ <p>Okki reacts quickly. If they spot you, you might not get a second chance to escape.</p> ] (if: $murderer is "Jord")[ <p>Jord has been watching the exits. You cannot assume he has overlooked anything.</p> ] <p>You need to move before the murderer finds you. The dungeon offers several possible routes, but none of them is guaranteed to be safe.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Head into the West Hall->MurdererMoveChooseWest]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Take the East Hall->MurdererMoveChooseEast]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Slip into the Storage Room->MurdererHideChoice]]</div> </div> </div> </div>

(if: not $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererHide") ] (set: $murdererCandidateCount to 0) (set: $murdererCandidateIndex to 0) (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to 0) (set: $murdererTarget to "") (set: $murdererTrust to 0) (if: $elysaAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidateCount to $murdererCandidateCount + 1) ] (if: $zulkarAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidateCount to $murdererCandidateCount + 1) ] (if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidateCount to $murdererCandidateCount + 1) ] (if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidateCount to $murdererCandidateCount + 1) ] (if: $ubiAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidateCount to $murdererCandidateCount + 1) ] (if: $okkiAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidateCount to $murdererCandidateCount + 1) ] (if: $murdererCandidateCount is 0)[ (set: $murdererOutcome to "no-targets") (go-to: "MurdererEnding") ] (set: $murdererCandidateIndex to (random: 1, $murdererCandidateCount)) (if: $elysaAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to $murdererCandidatePosition + 1) (if: $murdererCandidatePosition is $murdererCandidateIndex)[ (set: $murdererTarget to "Elysa") ] ] (if: $zulkarAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to $murdererCandidatePosition + 1) (if: $murdererCandidatePosition is $murdererCandidateIndex)[ (set: $murdererTarget to "Zul'kar") ] ] (if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to $murdererCandidatePosition + 1) (if: $murdererCandidatePosition is $murdererCandidateIndex)[ (set: $murdererTarget to "Max") ] ] (if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to $murdererCandidatePosition + 1) (if: $murdererCandidatePosition is $murdererCandidateIndex)[ (set: $murdererTarget to "Jord") ] ] (if: $ubiAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to $murdererCandidatePosition + 1) (if: $murdererCandidatePosition is $murdererCandidateIndex)[ (set: $murdererTarget to "Ubiwubi") ] ] (if: $okkiAlive)[ (set: $murdererCandidatePosition to $murdererCandidatePosition + 1) (if: $murdererCandidatePosition is $murdererCandidateIndex)[ (set: $murdererTarget to "Okki") ] ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Elysa")[ (set: $murdererTrust to $elysaRep) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $murdererTrust to $zulkarRep) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Max")[ (set: $murdererTrust to $maxRep) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Jord")[ (set: $murdererTrust to $jordRep) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $murdererTrust to $ubiRep) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Okki")[ (set: $murdererTrust to $okkiRep) ] (set: $murdererHideChance to 50 - ($murdererSearchCount * 5) - ($murdererTrust * 3)) (if: $murdererHideChance < 10)[ (set: $murdererHideChance to 10) ] (if: $murdererHideChance > 90)[ (set: $murdererHideChance to 90) ] (set: $murdererEncounterRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $murdererTarget is "Elysa")[ (set: $elysaRep to $elysaRep - 2) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $zulkarRep to $zulkarRep - 5) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Max")[ (set: $maxRep to $maxRep - 4) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Jord")[ (set: $jordRep to $jordRep - 1) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $ubiRep to $ubiRep - 2) ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Okki")[ (set: $okkiRep to $okkiRep - 4) ] (if: $murdererEncounterRoll <= $murdererHideChance)[ (set: $murdererOutcome to "target-escaped") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererOutcome to "target-caught") ] (go-to: "MurdererPlayerEncounterResult")

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">ENCOUNTER</div> <br> (if: $murdererTarget is "Elysa")[ <p>You follow a narrow passage lined with cracked obsidian mirrors. At the far end, a broken mirror hangs slightly away from the wall. A strip of fabric is caught behind its frame.</p> <p>You push the mirror aside. Elysa is crouched in the shallow space behind it, one hand pressed against the wall to keep the frame from moving.</p> <p>Her eyes widen when she sees you. "Seriously? Of all the places in this dungeon, you had to look here?"</p> <p>She tries to slip past you, but the narrow space makes it difficult to move.</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Zul'kar")[ <p>The corridor opens into an old armoury. Empty weapon racks stand against the walls, and dust covers the floor. One set of footprints ends abruptly beside a heavy stone cabinet.</p> <p>You pull the cabinet away from the wall. Zul'kar stands behind it, perfectly still, his expression giving away almost nothing.</p> <p>"You have a habit of looking where you shouldn't," he says coldly.</p> <p>He watches your movements, waiting for the smallest opening.</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Max")[ <p>You enter a maintenance room filled with pipes, loose cables and half-open tool drawers. A metal panel near the floor is hanging crookedly.</p> <p>Something moves behind it. You pull the panel open and find Max wedged inside the maintenance compartment, trying to hold the panel in place with one hand.</p> <p>He looks at you, then at the tiny compartment around him.</p> <p>"Before you say anything: it looked bigger from the outside."</p> <p>Max immediately tries to squeeze past you.</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Jord")[ <p>You reach a junction where three corridors meet. Unlike the other rooms, this one has clear sightlines, several exits and a raised platform overlooking the passages.</p> <p>You notice a shadow shift above you. Jord is crouched on the platform behind a thick support pillar, positioned so he can watch every entrance without exposing himself.</p> <p>He notices that you've spotted him. Instead of panicking, he checks the corridors behind you.</p> <p>"You took the obvious route," he says. "I was hoping you wouldn't."</p> <p>He moves towards the nearest exit, ready to use the layout of the dungeon to his advantage.</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>You hear a faint scraping sound coming from a storage chamber. The room is full of discarded furniture, broken containers and old equipment from the dungeon's previous occupants.</p> <p>In the middle of the room lies a large, hollow industrial tube. It is much too small for a person to hide inside comfortably.</p> <p>You walk closer. Two feet stick out of one end. At the other end, a familiar backside protrudes into the room.</p> <p>Ubiwubi has somehow managed to squeeze himself into the tube, apparently convinced that hiding his head means his entire body has disappeared.</p> <p>"Oh! Hello!" he says from inside the tube. "This is a very bad time for a hello, I think!"</p> <p>He tries to wriggle backwards. The tube makes a loud metallic scraping noise, but he doesn't seem to understand that this is not helping his situation.</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Okki")[ <p>You enter a neglected observation room overlooking one of the dungeon's larger chambers. The windows are dark, and a thick curtain hangs crookedly from its rail.</p> <p>The curtain moves slightly, although there is no wind. You pull it aside and find Okki standing in the narrow space between the curtain and the wall.</p> <p>Okki looks at you in silence, clearly hoping that if neither of you moves, the situation might somehow resolve itself.</p> <p>"You weren't supposed to find me here," Okki finally mutters.</p> <p>There is nowhere left to hide in the tiny space.</p> ] <br> (if: $murdererOutcome is "target-escaped")[ <p>You move towards $murdererTarget, but they react before you can reach them.</p> (if: $murdererTarget is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa shoves the mirror frame back into place and slips through a side passage. "Try keeping up!"</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar ducks behind the armoury racks and disappears through a concealed doorway. "Too slow."</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Max")[ <p>Max drops through an open maintenance hatch. "I'm definitely regretting that hiding spot!"</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Jord")[ <p>Jord uses the raised platform to reach the opposite corridor before you can block the exit. He gives you one last glance. "Next time, check the other routes."</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>After a ridiculous amount of struggling, Ubiwubi finally pops out of the tube and stumbles into a side corridor.</p> <p>"TACTICAL RETREAT!" he shouts, despite having absolutely no idea where he's going.</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Okki")[ <p>Okki slips beneath the observation desk and escapes through the open doorway while you look towards the window.</p> ] <p>You have lost your chance to catch $murdererTarget. The corridors fall silent again.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>You close the distance before $murdererTarget can get away.</p> (if: $murdererTarget is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa tries to push past you, but you block the narrow gap beside the mirror.</p> <p>"Wait," she says, her voice suddenly quieter. "You don't have to do this."</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar reaches for the concealed doorway, but you catch him before he can get through.</p> <p>He turns to face you without flinching. "So this is how it ends."</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Max")[ <p>Max tries to climb out of the maintenance compartment, gets stuck for a moment, and then realises you are standing right there.</p> <p>"Okay, okay. I really hoped you'd keep walking."</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Jord")[ <p>You reach the platform just as Jord moves towards the exit. He stops when he realises you have cut off his route.</p> <p>He squares his shoulders. "Then finish it. I'm not begging."</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>You grab Ubiwubi just as he finally manages to pull himself halfway out of the tube.</p> <p>He looks at you upside down. "Oh! Hello! This is a very bad time for a hello, I think!"</p> <p>He pauses. "In hindsight, the tube was not an excellent plan."</p> ] (if: $murdererTarget is "Okki")[ <p>Okki tries to dart beneath the observation desk, but you block the only open route.</p> <p>"No... stay away from me," Okki whispers, backing against the wall.</p> ] <p>You have caught $murdererTarget. The trial has reached its turning point.</p> (if: $murdererTarget is "Elysa")[(set: $elysaAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Zul'kar")[(set: $zulkarAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Max")[(set: $maxAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Jord")[(set: $jordAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Ubiwubi")[(set: $ubiAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Okki")[(set: $okkiAlive to false)] ] <br><br> (if: $murdererSearchCount < 2)[ <p>The encounter is over. You hear distant movement deeper in the dungeon. There may still be someone else you can find.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE THE HUNT->MurdererPlayerHunts]]</div> </div> ] (else:)[ <p>The darkness settles over the corridors. You have used both of your chances to search.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[END THE TRIAL->MurdererEnding]]</div> </div> ] </div>

(if: not $murdererOutcomeProcessed)[ (set: $murdererOutcomeProcessed to true) (set: $trialMurdererUnlocked to true) (set: $trialCount to $trialCount + 1) (if: $murdererOutcome is "target-caught")[ (if: $murdererTarget is "Elysa")[(set: $elysaAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Zul'kar")[(set: $zulkarAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Max")[(set: $maxAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Jord")[(set: $jordAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Ubiwubi")[(set: $ubiAlive to false)] (if: $murdererTarget is "Okki")[(set: $okkiAlive to false)] ] (if: $murdererOutcome is "player-caught")[ (set: $alive to false) ] (if: $murdererOutcome is "player-survived")[ (if: not $murdererIsPlayer)[ (if: $murderer is "Max")[ (if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $jordAlive to false) ] (else-if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $maxAlive to false) ] ] (else:)[ (if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $maxAlive to false) ] (else-if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $jordAlive to false) ] ] ] ] ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">MURDERER — TRIAL RESULTS</div> (if: $murdererOutcome is "player-survived")[ <p>You hear the footsteps pass your hiding place.</p> <p>You remain still until the sounds fade.</p> <p>You survived the hunt.</p> (if: $murderer is "Max")[ <p>Max was the murderer. With you out of reach, the trial takes its toll on the remaining prisoners.</p> (if: not $jordAlive and $maxAlive)[ <p>Jord did not escape the trial.</p> ] (else-if: not $maxAlive and $jordAlive)[ <p>Max did not escape the trial.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>The trial has claimed its final victim.</p> ] ] (else:)[ <p>The murderer was $murderer. With you out of reach, the trial takes its toll on the remaining prisoners.</p> (if: not $maxAlive and $jordAlive)[ <p>Max did not escape the trial.</p> ] (else-if: not $jordAlive and $maxAlive)[ <p>Jord did not escape the trial.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>The trial has claimed its final victim.</p> ] ] <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber. "Experiment complete."</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> ] (if: $murdererOutcome is "player-caught")[ <p>$murderer has found you.</p> <p>You have not survived the hunt. The trial ends here for you.</p> <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber. "The hunt is over."</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->GameOver]]</div> </div> ] (if: $murdererOutcome is "target-caught")[ <p>You caught $murdererTarget.</p> <p>The other prisoners scatter farther into the dungeon.</p> (if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ <p>The hunt ends with $murdererTarget as your victim.</p> <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber. "Experiment complete."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber. "Experiment complete, $name."</p> ] <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> ] (if: $murdererOutcome is "target-escaped")[ <p>$murdererTarget has escaped your immediate reach.</p> <p>You cannot find them again before the trial ends.</p> <p>Shiro's voice echoes through the chamber. "Experiment complete, $name."</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> ] </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (set: $playerMoveTarget to "Storage") (set: $playerHidden to true) (go-to: "MurdererMove")

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">LISTEN</div> <p>You press yourself against the wall and listen. Footsteps are getting closer.</p> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[<p>You hear Elysa whisper, "I don't want to do this."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[<p>Zul'kar's footsteps are steady. He doesn't seem to be in a hurry.</p>] (if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[<p>You hear a clatter, then Ubiwubi whisper, "That was absolutely intentional."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Max")[<p>Max checks each doorway before moving on.</p>] (if: $murderer is "Okki")[<p>The hoofbeats falter, then continue.</p>] (if: $murderer is "Jord")[<p>Jord's footsteps are measured and deliberate.</p>] <p>The footsteps are getting closer. You need to decide quickly.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Slip into the storage room->MurdererHideChoice]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Stay still and keep listening->MurdererHideStay]]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (set: $murdererHelpedBy to "") (if: $elysaRep >= 3)[ (set: $murdererHelpedBy to "Elysa") ] (else-if: $maxRep >= 3)[ (set: $murdererHelpedBy to "Max") ] (else-if: $ubiRep >= 3)[ (set: $murdererHelpedBy to "Ubiwubi") ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">LOOK FOR SOMEONE</div> <p>You search for a familiar face. You don't know who will risk helping you.</p> (if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa whispers your name from behind a broken pillar. "Over here. Quickly."</p> ] (else-if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Max")[ <p>Max signals you toward a narrow doorway. "Keep your head down."</p> ] (else-if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Ubiwubi waves from behind a cabinet. "I have a plan! I think. I definitely have part of one."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Nobody answers. Either nobody heard you, or nobody wants to risk revealing their position.</p> ] <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> (if: $murdererHelpedBy is not "")[ <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Approach your contact->MurdererHideFriendMeet]]</div> ] <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Go to the storage room->MurdererHideChoice]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Stay hidden and listen->MurdererHideListen]]</div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE HUNT</div> (if: $murdererOutcome is "player-survived")[ <p>You hear the footsteps pass your hiding place.</p> <p><b>$murderer</b> searches the wrong corridor. You remain still until the sounds fade.</p> <p>You survived the hunt.</p> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[<p>Somewhere nearby, Elysa whispers, "I'm sorry."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[<p>Zul'kar's voice fades into the distance. "Where did you go?"</p>] (if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[<p>You hear Ubiwubi mutter, "I knew my plan would work. Mostly."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Max")[<p>Max searches the wrong section of the dungeon.</p>] (if: $murderer is "Okki")[<p>Okki hesitates long enough for you to get away.</p>] (if: $murderer is "Jord")[<p>Jord moves on, convinced that you took another route.</p>] <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->MurdererEnding]]</div> </div> ] (if: $murdererOutcome is "player-caught")[ <p>The door opens.</p> <p><b>$murderer</b> stands in front of your hiding place.</p> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[<p>Elysa looks frightened. "I wish there were another way."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[<p>Zul'kar gives you a cold smile. "You should have chosen a better hiding place."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[<p>Ubiwubi looks miserable. "This is going to be a very bad day, isn't it?"</p>] (if: $murderer is "Max")[<p>Max sighs. "I really hoped you would stay hidden."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Okki")[<p>Okki's hands shake. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."</p>] (if: $murderer is "Jord")[<p>Jord looks at you without smiling. "You should have kept moving."</p>] <p>The hunt is over. You did not survive.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->MurdererEnding]]</div> </div> ] </div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">MEET THE PRISONERS</div> <br> You take a closer look at the prisoners around you. If you are going to survive this place, you should at least know who you are trapped here with. <br><br> <h3>Elysa</h3> Elysa, an elf, gives you a small, uncertain smile. <br><br> "I still think people can make the right choice, even here." <br><br> <h3>Zul'kar</h3> Zul'kar, a naga, stands apart from the others, watching everyone carefully. <br><br> "Trust is a weakness. Remember that." <br><br> <h3>Bahrmur</h3> Bahrmur, a dwarf, watches the room in silence. His expression gives little away. <br><br> "People reveal more when they think nobody is watching." <br><br> <h3>Morgrim</h3> (if: $morgrimSkeleton is true)[ Morgrim sits apart from the others. His body is nothing but a skeletal frame beneath his dark robes. His eyes glow with an unnatural intensity, and every movement produces a faint, dry rattle. <br><br> He turns his skull toward you. His voice sounds dry and rusty, as though it has travelled through a tomb before reaching you. <br><br> "Still looking at me, $name? Have you never seen a wizard who refuses to stay buried?" <br><br> His glowing eyes narrow. <br><br> "Be careful. I have already lost something once. I won't let anyone take anything else from me." ] (else:)[ Morgrim, a sorcerer, sits with his arms crossed, looking irritated by the entire situation. His long, dark robes conceal most of his figure, and he seems determined to have nothing to do with the other prisoners. <br><br> "If Shiro wants a show, he can watch someone else. I don't want to lose **it**." <br><br> For a brief moment, his expression changes. Something in those words seems more serious than ordinary fear. <br><br> Then he looks away, as though he regrets saying anything at all. ] <br><br> <h3>Trixie</h3> Trixie, a fairy, leans against a wall and studies the other prisoners with a smile. <br><br> "Everyone here has a secret. Some people are just worse at hiding theirs." <br><br> <h3>Lyraei</h3> Lyraei, a half-angel, keeps her distance but listens closely to every conversation. <br><br> "The quietest person in the room isn't always the safest." <br><br> <h3>Akatamor</h3> Akatamor, a non-verbal mummy, examines the doors and ceiling, searching for a way out. <br><br> He has written something on a piece of paper he found: "There is always a weakness in a system. You just have to find it." <br><br> <h3>Ubiwubi</h3> A small gnome tries to balance a spoon on his nose. <br><br> "Hello! I'm Ubiwubi. I had a serious introduction prepared, but I forgot it." <br><br> The spoon falls. He looks delighted. <br><br> "If you see a monster, tell it I'm busy." <br><br> <h3>Max</h3> Max, a hobbit in a worn jacket, sits with his hands folded. <br><br> "Don't assume everyone here is your enemy. But don't assume they're your friend, either." <br><br> <h3>Okki</h3> Okki, a satyr, waves at you. A distant door slams, and his smile briefly disappears. <br><br> "I'm friendly. I'm just not very good at standing up to people." <br><br> <h3>Jord</h3> Jord, a human, studies the exits and the people around him. <br><br> "Watch the doors. Listen for footsteps. And stop talking when you need to hear something." <br><br> He looks at you. <br><br> "That wasn't a joke." <br><br> You now know everyone currently in the dungeon. Whether that knowledge will help you survive is another question. <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[RETURN TO THE LOBBY->Lobby]]</div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> </div> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[NEW GAME->NewGame]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(if: (saved-games:) contains "ConwunbaAutosave")[(link: "CONTINUE")[(load-game: "ConwunbaAutosave")]](else:)[<span class="cw-disabled">CONTINUE — NO SAVE</span>]</div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">CHARACTER DATABASE</div> <br> A record of the prisoners currently known to be held in the Obsidian Dungeons. <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <h3>Elysa</h3> Elysa is an elf with pale-blonde hair and soft green eyes. She is gentle and hopeful, and believes that people can still make the right choices, even in desperate circumstances. <br><br> <h3>Zul'kar</h3> Zul'kar is a naga who keeps his distance from the other prisoners. He watches people carefully and considers trust a weakness. <br><br> <h3>Bahrmur</h3> Bahrmur is a broad dwarf with a thick brown beard. He is observant and serious, and tends to study people before deciding what to think of them. <br><br> <h3>Morgrim</h3> (if: $morgrimAlive is true)[ (if: $morgrimSkeleton is true)[ Morgrim is a Hyssor wizard who survived a lethal punishment by revealing his skeletal form. His skin vanished, leaving a skeletal body with intensely glowing eyes. He has returned from what appeared to be death, and he holds a deep grudge against those who have wronged him. ] (else:)[ Morgrim is a sorcerer who wears long, dark robes. He is irritable and guarded, and dislikes being treated as entertainment. ] ] (else:)[ Morgrim is no longer among the living prisoners. His place in the dungeon is empty. ] <br><br> <h3>Trixie</h3> Trixie is a small fairy with delicate wings. She is curious, mischievous, and amused by the secrets and weaknesses of those around her. <br><br> <h3>Lyraei</h3> Lyraei is a half-angel with large feathered wings. She is compassionate and concerned about the safety of others, although she remains cautious around the other prisoners. <br><br> <h3>Akatamor</h3> Akatamor is a non-verbal mummy covered in aged bandages. He communicates through writing and carefully studies the dungeon's doors, mechanisms, and possible weaknesses. <br><br> <h3>Ubiwubi</h3> Ubiwubi is a small gnome with an energetic, playful personality. He often acts silly, even in dangerous situations, and seems determined to keep his spirits up. <br><br> <h3>Max</h3> Max is a hobbit who wears a worn jacket. He is cautious and thoughtful, and believes that neither trust nor hostility should be given without consideration. <br><br> <h3>Okki</h3> Okki is a satyr who is friendly and approachable, but struggles to stand up to intimidating people. <br><br> <h3>Jord</h3> Jord is a human who pays close attention to exits, footsteps, and the behaviour of people around him. He is practical, alert, and rarely jokes when a situation is serious. <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[BACK TO MAIN MENU->MainMenu]]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $name's length >= 3)[ (set: $loadingDestination to "Lobby") (go-to: "LoadingScreen1") ] (else:)[ <div class="cw-submenu"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">(text-colour:red)[INVALID NAME]</div> <div class="cw-submenu-text">Your name must contain at least three characters.</div> <div class="cw-submenu-button">[[TRY AGAIN->CharacterCreation]]</div> </div> ]

<div class="od-cinematic"> <div class="od-cinematic-smoke"></div> <div class="od-cinematic-flash"></div> <div class="od-cinematic-glow"></div> <div class="od-cinematic-runes"></div> <img class="od-cinematic-skull" src="https://i.postimg.cc/x1fPTcTJ/OS-Photoroom.png" alt="Obsidian Skull" /> <div class="od-cinematic-title od-title-game"> OBSIDIAN DUNGEONS </div> <div class="od-cinematic-title od-title-warning"> THE SKULL IS WATCHING. </div> <div class="od-cinematic-rule"></div> <div class="od-cinematic-vignette"></div> <div class="od-cinematic-fade"></div> </div> (after: 9000ms)[ (goto: "PlayMenu") ]

(set: $loadingDestination to "MainMenu") <script>changeTrack(2);</script>\ <div class="od-boot"> <div class="od-boot-glow"></div> <div class="od-boot-smoke"></div> <div class="od-boot-runes"></div> <div class="od-boot-credit od-boot-conwunba"> <div class="od-boot-brand">CONWUNBA</div> <div class="od-boot-subtitle">PRESENTS</div> </div> <div class="od-boot-credit od-boot-project"> <div class="od-boot-heading">OBSIDIAN DUNGEONS</div> <div class="od-boot-subtitle">FIRST ROOM</div> </div> <div class="od-boot-credit od-boot-creator"> <div class="od-boot-label">CREATED BY</div> <div class="od-boot-name">KURO LORADEY</div> </div> <div class="od-boot-credit od-boot-twine"> <div class="od-boot-heading">BUILT WITH TWINE</div> </div> <div class="od-boot-credit od-boot-harlowe"> <div class="od-boot-heading">POWERED BY HARLOWE 3.3.9</div> </div> <div class="od-boot-credit od-boot-world"> <div class="od-boot-heading">AN ORIGINAL CONWUNBA CREATION</div> <div class="od-boot-subtitle"> WORLD & LORE BY KURO LORADEY </div> </div> <div class="od-boot-credit od-boot-motto"> <div class="od-boot-heading"> A STORY OF FEAR, CHOICE & CONSEQUENCE </div> <div class="od-boot-subtitle">EVERY CHOICE HAS A PRICE</div> </div> <div class="od-boot-final"> <img class="od-boot-skull" src="https://i.postimg.cc/x1fPTcTJ/OS-Photoroom.png" alt="Obsidian Skull" /> <div class="od-boot-final-title"> OBSIDIAN DUNGEONS </div> <div class="od-boot-final-subtitle">FIRST ROOM</div> <div class="od-boot-warning"> THE SKULL IS WATCHING. </div> <div class="od-boot-version"> VERSION 0.1.0 — FIRST DESCENT </div> </div> <div class="od-boot-vignette"></div> <div class="od-boot-blackout"></div> </div> (after: 20000ms)[ (go-to: "LoadingScreen5") ]

<div class="od-splash"> <div class="od-splash-atmosphere"></div> <div class="od-splash-smoke"></div> <div class="od-splash-runes"></div> <img class="od-splash-skull" src="https://i.postimg.cc/x1fPTcTJ/OS-Photoroom.png" alt="" /> <div class="od-splash-vignette"></div> <div class="od-splash-noise"></div> <div class="od-splash-content"> <p class="od-splash-eyebrow">A CONWUNBA CREATION</p> <div class="od-splash-ornament"> <span></span> <i></i> <span></span> </div> <h1 class="od-splash-title"> OBSIDIAN <span>DUNGEONS</span> </h1> <p class="od-splash-motto"> EVERY CHOICE HAS A PRICE </p> <div class="od-splash-divider"></div> <div class="od-splash-interactive">  (link-goto: "AWAKEN, PRISONER", "BootIntro") </div> <p class="od-splash-warning"> THE SKULL IS WATCHING. </p> <p class="od-splash-version"> FIRST ROOM · VERSION 0.1.0 </p> </div> <div class="od-splash-corner od-splash-corner-tl"></div> <div class="od-splash-corner od-splash-corner-tr"></div> <div class="od-splash-corner od-splash-corner-bl"></div> <div class="od-splash-corner od-splash-corner-br"></div> </div> <script> // Zodra de speler ERGENS op dit startscherm klikt, start alvast de onheilspellende omgevingssoundtrack (Track 1) window.addEventListener('click', function startEersteSfeerTrack() { if (typeof changeTrack === 'function') { if (window.currentTrackId === null) { changeTrack(5); } window.removeEventListener('click', startEersteSfeerTrack); } }, { once: true }); </script>

(set: $massacreTargets to (a:)) (if: $alive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Player"))] (if: $elysaAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Elysa"))] (if: $bahrmurAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Bahrmur"))] (if: $trixieAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Trixie"))] (if: $zulkarAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Zul'kar"))] (if: $lyraeiAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Lyraei"))] (if: $akatamorAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Akatamor"))] (if: $maxAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Max"))] (if: $jordAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Jord"))] (if: $ubiAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Ubiwubi"))] (if: $okkiAlive is true)[(set: $massacreTargets to $massacreTargets + (a: "Okki"))] (set: $massacreTargets to (shuffled: ...$massacreTargets)) (set: $massacreVictim1 to $massacreTargets's 1st) (set: $massacreVictim2 to $massacreTargets's 2nd) (set: $massacreVictim3 to $massacreTargets's 3rd) (set: $massacreName1 to $massacreVictim1) (set: $massacreName2 to $massacreVictim2) (set: $massacreName3 to $massacreVictim3) (set: $massacreVictims to (a: $massacreVictim1, $massacreVictim2, $massacreVictim3)) (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Player")[ (set: $massacreName1 to $name) (set: $alive to false) ] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Player")[ (set: $massacreName2 to $name) (set: $alive to false) ] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Player")[ (set: $massacreName3 to $name) (set: $alive to false) ] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Elysa")[(set: $elysaAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Elysa")[(set: $elysaAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Elysa")[(set: $elysaAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Bahrmur")[(set: $bahrmurAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Bahrmur")[(set: $bahrmurAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Bahrmur")[(set: $bahrmurAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Trixie")[(set: $trixieAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Trixie")[(set: $trixieAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Trixie")[(set: $trixieAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Zul'kar")[(set: $zulkarAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Zul'kar")[(set: $zulkarAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Zul'kar")[(set: $zulkarAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Lyraei")[(set: $lyraeiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Lyraei")[(set: $lyraeiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Lyraei")[(set: $lyraeiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Akatamor")[(set: $akatamorAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Akatamor")[(set: $akatamorAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Akatamor")[(set: $akatamorAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Max")[(set: $maxAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Max")[(set: $maxAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Max")[(set: $maxAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Jord")[(set: $jordAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Jord")[(set: $jordAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Jord")[(set: $jordAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Ubiwubi")[(set: $ubiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Ubiwubi")[(set: $ubiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Ubiwubi")[(set: $ubiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim1 is "Okki")[(set: $okkiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim2 is "Okki")[(set: $okkiAlive to false)] (if: $massacreVictim3 is "Okki")[(set: $okkiAlive to false)] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">SELECTION</div> <br><br> The screens remain dark for several seconds. <br><br> A low mechanical hum spreads through the chamber. Thin purple lines begin moving across the central display. <br><br> Then a message appears. <br><br> **SELECTED PRISONERS** <br><br> The first name appears beneath the heading. <br><br> <div class="cw-submenu-title">VICTIM 1</div> <br> $massacreName1 <br><br> The display flickers. A second name appears. <br><br> <div class="cw-submenu-title">VICTIM 2</div> <br> $massacreName2 <br><br> The chamber grows silent as the final name appears. <br><br> <div class="cw-submenu-title">VICTIM 3</div> <br> $massacreName3 <br><br> The three names remain on the screen. <br><br> Nobody speaks. Everyone in the chamber now knows exactly who has been selected. <br><br> Shiro's voice fills the room. <br><br> "Selection complete." <br><br> A second message replaces the first. <br><br> "The selected prisoners will now proceed to execution." <br><br> Three narrow beams of light descend from the ceiling, illuminating separate areas of the central platform. <br><br> The collars begin to pulse. <br><br> Nobody moves at first. <br><br> A final message appears. <br><br> **PROCEED TO EXECUTION.** <br><br> <div class="cw-menu-divider"></div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[CONTINUE->MassacreDeath]]</div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-submenu"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">ALL TRIALS COMPLETED</div> <div class="cw-submenu-text"> You have completed every available trial in this playthrough. <br><br> Start a new game to experience them all again. </div> <br> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[RESTART GAME ->StartScreen]]</div> </div>

W.I.P. [[Go back->DungeonStart]] ]]

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">YOUR NEXT MOVE</div> <p>You are at <b>(print: $playerLocation)</b>.</p> <p>Every action gives the murderer time to move.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> (if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO WEST HALL")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveWestHall") ]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO EAST HALL")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveEastHall") ]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO STORAGE")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveStorage") ]</div> ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO CENTRAL CHAMBER")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveChamber") ]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO EAST HALL")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveEastHall") ]</div> ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO CENTRAL CHAMBER")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveChamber") ]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO WEST HALL")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveWestHall") ]</div> ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "GO TO CENTRAL CHAMBER")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveChamber") ]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "ENTER HIDDEN NICHE")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveNiche") ]</div> ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Hidden Niche")[ <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "RETURN TO STORAGE")[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveStorage") ]</div> ] <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "WAIT AND STAY STILL")[ (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Wait") (go-to: "MurdererActionResolve") ]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "LISTEN FOR FOOTSTEPS")[ (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Listen") (go-to: "MurdererActionResolve") ]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">(link: "HIDE AND HOLD YOUR BREATH")[ (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Hide") (go-to: "MurdererActionResolve") ]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 1) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">DON'T MOVE</div> <p>You hold your breath and remain perfectly still.</p> <p>The footsteps pause nearby.</p> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ <p>"Hello?" Elysa calls uncertainly. She sounds nervous.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar stops. The silence feels deliberate.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Something clatters nearby. Then everything goes quiet.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ <p>Max pauses to examine the corridor before continuing.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ <p>Okki's hoofbeats stop abruptly. You cannot tell what caught his attention.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ <p>Jord pauses and seems to study the corridor, as if piecing together a puzzle.</p> ] <p>You still have a moment to act, but staying here is becoming risky.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Hide in the storage room->MurdererHideChoice]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Look for another prisoner->MurdererHideFriend]]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $murdererHelpedBy to $murdererHelpedBy) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">AN UNEXPECTED ALLY</div> (if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa steps out from behind the pillar and gestures for you to follow.</p> <p>"I don't want anyone getting hurt. We need to think before we move."</p> <p>Her concern seems genuine, but she is clearly frightened.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Max")[ <p>Max pulls you into the doorway and quietly studies the corridor.</p> <p>"We shouldn't run blindly. Tell me what you've noticed."</p> <p>He seems to be piecing together a plan.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Ubiwubi beckons you behind the cabinet.</p> <p>"Good news: I found a hiding spot. Bad news: I may have knocked something over."</p> <p>He looks toward the corridor, suddenly much less amused.</p> ] <p>You have found someone willing to cooperate. You still need to decide what to do next.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Hide together in the storage room->MurdererHideChoice]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Ask your contact what they noticed->MurdererHideFriendClues]]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">WHAT DID YOU NOTICE?</div> (if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa thinks carefully before answering.</p> <p>"I heard footsteps, but I couldn't tell exactly where they went. I was too scared to look."</p> <p>She seems honest about what she knows — and what she doesn't.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Max")[ <p>Max quietly reconstructs what happened.</p> <p>"I heard movement in the corridors. I haven't confirmed a location, so we shouldn't assume too much."</p> <p>He separates what he knows from what he merely suspects.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererHelpedBy is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Ubiwubi scratches his head.</p> <p>"There was a noise somewhere. Or maybe I made it. Actually, don't quote me on that."</p> <p>His information might help, but it is difficult to judge how reliable it is.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>You have nobody beside you who can share useful observations.</p> ] <p>You still don't know where the murderer is. A guess is not proof.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Head for the storage room->MurdererHideChoice]]</div> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Return to the corridor and listen->MurdererHideListen]]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (set: $playerMoveAllowed to false) (set: $playerConnections to (a:)) (if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $playerConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $playerConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $playerConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $playerConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $playerConnections contains $playerMoveTarget)[ (set: $playerMoveAllowed to true) ] (if: $playerMoveAllowed)[ (set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerLocation to $playerMoveTarget) (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 1) (if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $suspicionChamber to $suspicionChamber + 1) (set: $noiseChamber to $noiseChamber + $playerNoise) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $suspicionWestHall to $suspicionWestHall + 1) (set: $noiseWestHall to $noiseWestHall + $playerNoise) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $suspicionEastHall to $suspicionEastHall + 1) (set: $noiseEastHall to $noiseEastHall + $playerNoise) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $suspicionStorage to $suspicionStorage + 1) (set: $noiseStorage to $noiseStorage + $playerNoise) ] (go-to: "MurdererNPCMove") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveInvalid") ]

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE HUNT</div> (if: $playerMovePurpose is "Move")[ <p>(either: "You hurry from " + $playerPreviousLocation + " to " + $playerLocation + ". Your footsteps echo behind you.", "You slip into " + $playerLocation + ", trying not to look back.", "You move from " + $playerPreviousLocation + " to " + $playerLocation + ". Somewhere behind you, something shifts.", "You reach " + $playerLocation + ". The corridor feels colder than before." )</p> ] (else-if: $playerMovePurpose is "Wait")[ <p>(either: "You stay perfectly still. Every tiny sound seems unbearably loud.", "You wait without moving. Somewhere nearby, footsteps pause.", "You hold your position. The silence makes it difficult to tell how close the murderer is.", "You remain still and listen to the building settle around you." )</p> ] (else-if: $playerMovePurpose is "Listen")[ <p>(either: "You listen carefully. The footsteps seem to come from another part of the dungeon.", "You hear a faint scrape against stone, followed by silence.", "You hold your breath and listen. Something moves beyond the nearest doorway.", "The sounds are difficult to place, but you are certain you are not alone." )</p> ] (else-if: $playerMovePurpose is "Hide")[ <p>(either: "You tuck yourself out of sight and try to control your breathing.", "You press into the shadows and hope the murderer passes by.", "You settle into your hiding place. One careless movement could give you away.", "You stay hidden, listening for any sign that the search is getting closer." )</p> ] (if: $murdererLocation is $playerLocation)[ <p><b>The murderer is in your room. You may have only seconds left.</b></p> ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is $playerPreviousLocation)[ <p><b>The murderer has reached the room you just left.</b></p> ] (else:)[ <p>(either: "For now, the footsteps remain somewhere beyond your reach.", "You cannot tell exactly where the murderer is.", "The corridors carry distant sounds, but nothing gives away a clear position.", "You have gained a little distance, but the hunt is far from over." )</p> ] <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button"> [[Continue->MurdererMovePlayer]] </div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">WHERE NEXT?</div> <p>Current location: <b>$playerLocation</b></p> (if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ [[Go to the West Hall->MurdererMoveChooseWest]] <br> [[Go to the East Hall->MurdererMoveChooseEast]] <br> [[Go to Storage->MurdererMoveChooseStorage]] ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ [[Go to the Central Chamber->MurdererMoveChooseChamber]] <br> [[Go to the East Hall->MurdererMoveChooseEast]] ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ [[Go to the Central Chamber->MurdererMoveChooseChamber]] <br> [[Go to the West Hall->MurdererMoveChooseWest]] ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ [[Return to the Central Chamber->MurdererMoveChooseChamber]] ] </div>

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "West Hall") (go-to: "MurdererMove")

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "East Hall") (go-to: "MurdererMove")

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "Storage") (go-to: "MurdererMove")

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "Central Chamber") (go-to: "MurdererMove")

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">BLOCKED PATH</div> <p>There is no direct route from this room to your chosen destination.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button">[[Choose another route->MurdererMoveChoose]]</div> </div> </div>

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE STORAGE ROOM</div> <p>You slip into the storage room and pull the door shut behind you.</p> <p>Crates, broken furniture and discarded equipment fill the cramped space. There are plenty of places to conceal yourself, but only one entrance.</p> <p><i>If the murderer finds you here, escaping may be difficult.</i></p> <p>You settle into a hiding place and listen for movement outside.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary">[[Wait and listen->MurdererHideListen]]</div> </div> </div>

(set: $elysaLocation to "West Hall") (set: $zulkarLocation to "East Hall") (set: $maxLocation to "Central Chamber") (set: $jordLocation to "West Hall") (set: $ubiLocation to "East Hall") (set: $okkiLocation to "Central Chamber")  (set: $murdererLocation to "Central Chamber") (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $elysaLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $zulkarLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $maxLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $jordLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $ubiLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $okkiLocation) ] (set: $murdererPreviousLocation to $murdererLocation) (set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to false) (set: $murdererMovedThisTurn to false) (set: $playerMovePurpose to "") (go-to: "MurdererReveal")

(set: $npcMoveRoll to 0) (set: $npcMoveChance to 0) (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (set: $murdererNextLocation to $murdererLocation)  (if: $murdererLocation is not $playerLocation)[ (if: $murdererLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $playerLocation is "Hidden Niche")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Storage") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to $playerLocation) ] ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "West Hall")[ (if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "East Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "East Hall")[ (if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "Storage")[ (if: $playerLocation is "Hidden Niche")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Storage") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] ] ]  (if: $elysaAlive)[ (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $elysaLocation to $murdererNextLocation) ] (else:)[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (if: $elysaLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($elysaSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcConnections's length > 0 and $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $elysaLocation to $npcConnections's (random: 1, $npcConnections's length)) ] ] ]  (if: $zulkarAlive)[ (if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $zulkarLocation to $murdererNextLocation) ] (else:)[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (if: $zulkarLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($zulkarSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcConnections's length > 0 and $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $zulkarLocation to $npcConnections's (random: 1, $npcConnections's length)) ] ] ]  (if: $maxAlive)[ (if: $murderer is "Max")[ (set: $maxLocation to $murdererNextLocation) ] (else:)[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (if: $maxLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($maxSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcConnections's length > 0 and $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $maxLocation to $npcConnections's (random: 1, $npcConnections's length)) ] ] ]  (if: $jordAlive)[ (if: $murderer is "Jord")[ (set: $jordLocation to $murdererNextLocation) ] (else:)[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (if: $jordLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($jordSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcConnections's length > 0 and $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $jordLocation to $npcConnections's (random: 1, $npcConnections's length)) ] ] ]  (if: $ubiAlive)[ (if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $ubiLocation to $murdererNextLocation) ] (else:)[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (if: $ubiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($ubiSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcConnections's length > 0 and $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $ubiLocation to $npcConnections's (random: 1, $npcConnections's length)) ] ] ]  (if: $okkiAlive)[ (if: $murderer is "Okki")[ (set: $okkiLocation to $murdererNextLocation) ] (else:)[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (if: $okkiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $okkiLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $okkiLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $okkiLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($okkiSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcConnections's length > 0 and $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $okkiLocation to $npcConnections's (random: 1, $npcConnections's length)) ] ] ]  (set: $murdererLocation to "Central Chamber") (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $elysaLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $zulkarLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $maxLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $jordLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $ubiLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $okkiLocation) ]  (if: $murdererLocation is $playerLocation)[ (go-to: "MurdererNPCFindPlayer") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveResult") ]

(set: $npcCurrentLocation to "") (set: $npcCurrentTrail to 0) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to 0) (set: $npcCurrentSearch to 0) (set: $npcCurrentInsight to 0) (set: $npcObservationChance to 0) (set: $npcObservationRoll to 0) (set: $npcObservationResult to "") (set: $npcObservationKey to "")  (if: $elysaAlive)[ (set: $npcCurrentLocation to $elysaLocation) (set: $npcCurrentSearch to $elysaSearch) (set: $npcCurrentInsight to $elysaInsight) (set: $npcCurrentTrail to 0) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to 0) (if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (set: $npcObservationChance to 25 + ($npcCurrentSearch * 15)) (if: $npcObservationChance > 90)[ (set: $npcObservationChance to 90) ] (set: $npcObservationRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: ($npcCurrentTrail > 0 or $npcCurrentNoise > 0) and $npcObservationRoll <= $npcObservationChance)[ (set: $npcObservationKey to "Activity in " + $npcCurrentLocation) (if: not ($elysaClues contains $npcObservationKey))[ (if: $npcCurrentInsight >= 2)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed activity here. It might mean someone passed through.") ] (else:)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed something unusual here, but you are unsure what it means.") ] (set: $elysaLastObservation to $npcObservationResult) (set: $elysaClues to $elysaClues + (a: $npcObservationKey)) ] ] ]  (if: $zulkarAlive)[ (set: $npcCurrentLocation to $zulkarLocation) (set: $npcCurrentSearch to $zulkarSearch) (set: $npcCurrentInsight to $zulkarInsight) (set: $npcCurrentTrail to 0) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to 0) (if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (set: $npcObservationChance to 25 + ($npcCurrentSearch * 15)) (if: $npcObservationChance > 90)[ (set: $npcObservationChance to 90) ] (set: $npcObservationRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: ($npcCurrentTrail > 0 or $npcCurrentNoise > 0) and $npcObservationRoll <= $npcObservationChance)[ (set: $npcObservationKey to "Activity in " + $npcCurrentLocation) (if: not ($zulkarClues contains $npcObservationKey))[ (if: $npcCurrentInsight >= 2)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed activity here. Consider which route would make sense next.") ] (else:)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed activity here, but the evidence is incomplete.") ] (set: $zulkarLastObservation to $npcObservationResult) (set: $zulkarClues to $zulkarClues + (a: $npcObservationKey)) ] ] ]  (if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $npcCurrentLocation to $maxLocation) (set: $npcCurrentSearch to $maxSearch) (set: $npcCurrentInsight to $maxInsight) (set: $npcCurrentTrail to 0) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to 0) (if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (set: $npcObservationChance to 25 + ($npcCurrentSearch * 15)) (if: $npcObservationChance > 90)[ (set: $npcObservationChance to 90) ] (set: $npcObservationRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: ($npcCurrentTrail > 0 or $npcCurrentNoise > 0) and $npcObservationRoll <= $npcObservationChance)[ (set: $npcObservationKey to "Activity in " + $npcCurrentLocation) (if: not ($maxClues contains $npcObservationKey))[ (if: $npcCurrentInsight >= 2)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed activity here. Compare it with what you already know.") ] (else:)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed activity here, but cannot confidently identify a pattern.") ] (set: $maxLastObservation to $npcObservationResult) (set: $maxClues to $maxClues + (a: $npcObservationKey)) ] ] ]  (if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $npcCurrentLocation to $jordLocation) (set: $npcCurrentSearch to $jordSearch) (set: $npcCurrentInsight to $jordInsight) (set: $npcCurrentTrail to 0) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to 0) (if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (set: $npcObservationChance to 25 + ($npcCurrentSearch * 15)) (if: $npcObservationChance > 90)[ (set: $npcObservationChance to 90) ] (set: $npcObservationRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: ($npcCurrentTrail > 0 or $npcCurrentNoise > 0) and $npcObservationRoll <= $npcObservationChance)[ (set: $npcObservationKey to "Activity in " + $npcCurrentLocation) (if: not ($jordClues contains $npcObservationKey))[ (if: $npcCurrentInsight >= 2)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You examined the signs of recent activity and recorded a possible explanation.") ] (else:)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed signs of recent activity, but cannot draw a reliable conclusion yet.") ] (set: $jordLastObservation to $npcObservationResult) (set: $jordClues to $jordClues + (a: $npcObservationKey)) ] ] ]  (if: $ubiAlive)[ (set: $npcCurrentLocation to $ubiLocation) (set: $npcCurrentSearch to $ubiSearch) (set: $npcCurrentInsight to $ubiInsight) (set: $npcCurrentTrail to 0) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to 0) (if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (set: $npcObservationChance to 25 + ($npcCurrentSearch * 15)) (if: $npcObservationChance > 90)[ (set: $npcObservationChance to 90) ] (set: $npcObservationRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: ($npcCurrentTrail > 0 or $npcCurrentNoise > 0) and $npcObservationRoll <= $npcObservationChance)[ (set: $npcObservationKey to "Activity in " + $npcCurrentLocation) (if: not ($ubiClues contains $npcObservationKey))[ (if: $npcCurrentInsight >= 2)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed something unusual. Maybe there are several explanations.") ] (else:)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed something unusual, though you aren't sure what it means.") ] (set: $ubiLastObservation to $npcObservationResult) (set: $ubiClues to $ubiClues + (a: $npcObservationKey)) ] ] ]  (if: $okkiAlive)[ (set: $npcCurrentLocation to $okkiLocation) (set: $npcCurrentSearch to $okkiSearch) (set: $npcCurrentInsight to $okkiInsight) (set: $npcCurrentTrail to 0) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to 0) (if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $npcCurrentLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcCurrentTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcCurrentNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (set: $npcObservationChance to 25 + ($npcCurrentSearch * 15)) (if: $npcObservationChance > 90)[ (set: $npcObservationChance to 90) ] (set: $npcObservationRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: ($npcCurrentTrail > 0 or $npcCurrentNoise > 0) and $npcObservationRoll <= $npcObservationChance)[ (set: $npcObservationKey to "Activity in " + $npcCurrentLocation) (if: not ($okkiClues contains $npcObservationKey))[ (if: $npcCurrentInsight >= 2)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed recent activity and tried to work out where it might lead.") ] (else:)[ (set: $npcObservationResult to "You noticed recent activity, but it is difficult to make sense of it.") ] (set: $okkiLastObservation to $npcObservationResult) (set: $okkiClues to $okkiClues + (a: $npcObservationKey)) ] ] ] (go-to: "MurdererMoveResult")

(set: $elysaDecision to "") (set: $zulkarDecision to "") (set: $maxDecision to "") (set: $jordDecision to "") (set: $ubiDecision to "") (set: $okkiDecision to "") (set: $elysaTarget to "") (set: $zulkarTarget to "") (set: $maxTarget to "") (set: $jordTarget to "") (set: $ubiTarget to "") (set: $okkiTarget to "") (set: $npcDecisionRoll to 0)  (if: $elysaAlive)[ (set: $npcDecisionRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $elysaClues's length > 0 and $npcDecisionRoll <= 40)[ (set: $elysaDecision to "Review what she has noticed") (set: $elysaTarget to $elysaLocation) ] (else-if: $npcDecisionRoll <= 65)[ (set: $elysaDecision to "Move cautiously") (if: $elysaLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $elysaTarget to "West Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $elysaTarget to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $elysaDecision to "Listen before moving") (set: $elysaTarget to $elysaLocation) ] ]  (if: $zulkarAlive)[ (set: $npcDecisionRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $zulkarClues's length > 0 and $npcDecisionRoll <= 50)[ (set: $zulkarDecision to "Investigate remembered evidence") (set: $zulkarTarget to $zulkarLocation) ] (else-if: $npcDecisionRoll <= 80)[ (set: $zulkarDecision to "Check a connected route") (if: $zulkarLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $zulkarTarget to "East Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $zulkarTarget to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $zulkarDecision to "Wait and observe") (set: $zulkarTarget to $zulkarLocation) ] ]  (if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $npcDecisionRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $maxClues's length > 1 and $npcDecisionRoll <= 55)[ (set: $maxDecision to "Compare remembered clues") (set: $maxTarget to $maxLocation) ] (else-if: $npcDecisionRoll <= 80)[ (set: $maxDecision to "Check a likely route") (if: $maxLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $maxTarget to "West Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $maxTarget to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $maxDecision to "Gather more information") (set: $maxTarget to $maxLocation) ] ]  (if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $npcDecisionRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $jordClues's length > 0 and $npcDecisionRoll <= 55)[ (set: $jordDecision to "Inspect the current room systematically") (set: $jordTarget to $jordLocation) ] (else-if: $npcDecisionRoll <= 80)[ (set: $jordDecision to "Follow a possible trail") (if: $jordLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $jordTarget to "West Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $jordTarget to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $jordDecision to "Observe before acting") (set: $jordTarget to $jordLocation) ] ]  (if: $ubiAlive)[ (set: $npcDecisionRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $ubiClues's length > 0 and $npcDecisionRoll <= 35)[ (set: $ubiDecision to "Investigate something suspicious") (set: $ubiTarget to $ubiLocation) ] (else-if: $npcDecisionRoll <= 70)[ (set: $ubiDecision to "Follow a possible lead") (if: $ubiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $ubiTarget to "East Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $ubiTarget to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $ubiDecision to "Get distracted and pause") (set: $ubiTarget to $ubiLocation) ] ]  (if: $okkiAlive)[ (set: $npcDecisionRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $okkiClues's length > 0 and $npcDecisionRoll <= 30)[ (set: $okkiDecision to "React to a suspicious sign") (set: $okkiTarget to $okkiLocation) ] (else-if: $npcDecisionRoll <= 80)[ (set: $okkiDecision to "Move quickly to another area") (if: $okkiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $okkiTarget to "East Hall") ] (else:)[ (set: $okkiTarget to "Central Chamber") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $okkiDecision to "Hesitate and reassess") (set: $okkiTarget to $okkiLocation) ] ] (go-to: "MurdererNPCMoveToTarget")

(set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (set: $npcNextLocation to "") (set: $npcMoveRoll to 0) (set: $npcMoveChance to 0)  (if: $elysaAlive and $elysaTarget is not "")[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (if: $elysaLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $npcConnections contains $elysaTarget)[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($elysaSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $elysaLocation to $elysaTarget) ] ] (else:)[ (if: $elysaLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $elysaTarget is "West Hall")[ (set: $elysaNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else-if: $elysaTarget is "East Hall")[ (set: $elysaNextLocation to "East Hall") ] (else-if: $elysaTarget is "Storage")[ (set: $elysaNextLocation to "Storage") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $elysaNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (if: $npcNextLocation is not "")[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($elysaSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $elysaLocation to $npcNextLocation) ] ] ] ]  (if: $zulkarAlive and $zulkarTarget is not "")[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (set: $npcNextLocation to "") (if: $zulkarLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $npcConnections contains $zulkarTarget)[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($zulkarSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $zulkarLocation to $zulkarTarget) ] ] (else:)[ (if: $zulkarLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $zulkarTarget is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else-if: $zulkarTarget is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "East Hall") ] (else-if: $zulkarTarget is "Storage")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Storage") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (if: $npcNextLocation is not "")[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($zulkarSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $zulkarLocation to $npcNextLocation) ] ] ] ]  (if: $maxAlive and $maxTarget is not "")[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (set: $npcNextLocation to "") (if: $maxLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $npcConnections contains $maxTarget)[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($maxSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $maxLocation to $maxTarget) ] ] (else:)[ (if: $maxLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $maxTarget is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else-if: $maxTarget is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "East Hall") ] (else-if: $maxTarget is "Storage")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Storage") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (if: $npcNextLocation is not "")[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($maxSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $maxLocation to $npcNextLocation) ] ] ] ]  (if: $jordAlive and $jordTarget is not "")[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (set: $npcNextLocation to "") (if: $jordLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $npcConnections contains $jordTarget)[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($jordSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $jordLocation to $jordTarget) ] ] (else:)[ (if: $jordLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $jordTarget is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else-if: $jordTarget is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "East Hall") ] (else-if: $jordTarget is "Storage")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Storage") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (if: $npcNextLocation is not "")[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($jordSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $jordLocation to $npcNextLocation) ] ] ] ]  (if: $ubiAlive and $ubiTarget is not "")[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (set: $npcNextLocation to "") (if: $ubiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $npcConnections contains $ubiTarget)[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($ubiSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $ubiLocation to $ubiTarget) ] ] (else:)[ (if: $ubiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $ubiTarget is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else-if: $ubiTarget is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "East Hall") ] (else-if: $ubiTarget is "Storage")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Storage") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (if: $npcNextLocation is not "")[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($ubiSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $ubiLocation to $npcNextLocation) ] ] ] ]  (if: $okkiAlive and $okkiTarget is not "")[ (set: $npcConnections to (a:)) (set: $npcNextLocation to "") (if: $okkiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $okkiLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $okkiLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $okkiLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $npcConnections contains $okkiTarget)[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($okkiSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $okkiLocation to $okkiTarget) ] ] (else:)[ (if: $okkiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $okkiTarget is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else-if: $okkiTarget is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "East Hall") ] (else-if: $okkiTarget is "Storage")[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Storage") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $npcNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (if: $npcNextLocation is not "")[ (set: $npcMoveChance to 20 + ($okkiSpeed * 20)) (set: $npcMoveRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcMoveRoll <= $npcMoveChance)[ (set: $okkiLocation to $npcNextLocation) ] ] ] ]  (set: $murdererLocation to "Central Chamber") (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $elysaLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $zulkarLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $maxLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $jordLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $ubiLocation) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $okkiLocation) ] (if: $playerMovePurpose is "Hide")[ (go-to: "MurdererStorageScene") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "MurdererMoveResult") ]

(set: $npcSearchRoll to 0) (set: $npcSearchChance to 0) (set: $npcRoomTrail to 0) (set: $npcRoomNoise to 0) (set: $npcRoomTarget to "") (set: $npcSearchFound to false)  (if: $elysaAlive)[ (set: $npcRoomTarget to $elysaLocation) (set: $npcRoomTrail to 0) (set: $npcRoomNoise to 0) (if: $elysaLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $elysaLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (if: $npcRoomTrail > 0 or $npcRoomNoise > 0)[ (set: $npcSearchChance to 20 + ($elysaSearch * 15) + ($elysaInsight * 5)) (set: $npcSearchRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcSearchRoll <= $npcSearchChance)[ (set: $elysaLastObservation to "Elysa found signs of recent activity in " + $elysaLocation + ".") (set: $elysaClues to $elysaClues + (a: $elysaLastObservation)) ] ] ]  (if: $zulkarAlive)[ (set: $npcRoomTarget to $zulkarLocation) (set: $npcRoomTrail to 0) (set: $npcRoomNoise to 0) (if: $zulkarLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $zulkarLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (if: $npcRoomTrail > 0 or $npcRoomNoise > 0)[ (set: $npcSearchChance to 20 + ($zulkarSearch * 15) + ($zulkarInsight * 5)) (set: $npcSearchRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcSearchRoll <= $npcSearchChance)[ (set: $zulkarLastObservation to "Zul'kar found signs of recent activity in " + $zulkarLocation + ".") (set: $zulkarClues to $zulkarClues + (a: $zulkarLastObservation)) ] ] ]  (if: $maxAlive)[ (set: $npcRoomTarget to $maxLocation) (set: $npcRoomTrail to 0) (set: $npcRoomNoise to 0) (if: $maxLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $maxLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (if: $npcRoomTrail > 0 or $npcRoomNoise > 0)[ (set: $npcSearchChance to 20 + ($maxSearch * 15) + ($maxInsight * 5)) (set: $npcSearchRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcSearchRoll <= $npcSearchChance)[ (set: $maxLastObservation to "Max found signs of recent activity in " + $maxLocation + ".") (set: $maxClues to $maxClues + (a: $maxLastObservation)) ] ] ]  (if: $jordAlive)[ (set: $npcRoomTarget to $jordLocation) (set: $npcRoomTrail to 0) (set: $npcRoomNoise to 0) (if: $jordLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $jordLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (if: $npcRoomTrail > 0 or $npcRoomNoise > 0)[ (set: $npcSearchChance to 20 + ($jordSearch * 15) + ($jordInsight * 5)) (set: $npcSearchRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcSearchRoll <= $npcSearchChance)[ (set: $jordLastObservation to "Jord found signs of recent activity in " + $jordLocation + ".") (set: $jordClues to $jordClues + (a: $jordLastObservation)) ] ] ]  (if: $ubiAlive)[ (set: $npcRoomTarget to $ubiLocation) (set: $npcRoomTrail to 0) (set: $npcRoomNoise to 0) (if: $ubiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $ubiLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (if: $npcRoomTrail > 0 or $npcRoomNoise > 0)[ (set: $npcSearchChance to 20 + ($ubiSearch * 15) + ($ubiInsight * 5)) (set: $npcSearchRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcSearchRoll <= $npcSearchChance)[ (set: $ubiLastObservation to "Ubiwubi found signs of recent activity in " + $ubiLocation + ".") (set: $ubiClues to $ubiClues + (a: $ubiLastObservation)) ] ] ]  (if: $okkiAlive)[ (set: $npcRoomTarget to $okkiLocation) (set: $npcRoomTrail to 0) (set: $npcRoomNoise to 0) (if: $okkiLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionChamber) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $okkiLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionWestHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $npcRoomTarget is "East Hall")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionEastHall) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $npcRoomTarget is "Storage")[ (set: $npcRoomTrail to $suspicionStorage) (set: $npcRoomNoise to $noiseStorage) ] (if: $npcRoomTrail > 0 or $npcRoomNoise > 0)[ (set: $npcSearchChance to 20 + ($okkiSearch * 15) + ($okkiInsight * 5)) (set: $npcSearchRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $npcSearchRoll <= $npcSearchChance)[ (set: $okkiLastObservation to "Okki found signs of recent activity in " + $okkiLocation + ".") (set: $okkiClues to $okkiClues + (a: $okkiLastObservation)) ] ] ] (go-to: "MurdererMoveResult")

(set: $murdererFindRoll to 0) (set: $murdererFindChance to 0) (set: $murdererFindSearch to 0) (set: $murdererFindInsight to 0) (set: $murdererFoundPlayer to false) (set: $murdererAtPlayer to true) (set: $murdererFindText to "") (if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $murdererFindSearch to $elysaSearch) (set: $murdererFindInsight to $elysaInsight) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $murdererFindSearch to $zulkarSearch) (set: $murdererFindInsight to $zulkarInsight) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ (set: $murdererFindSearch to $maxSearch) (set: $murdererFindInsight to $maxInsight) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ (set: $murdererFindSearch to $jordSearch) (set: $murdererFindInsight to $jordInsight) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $murdererFindSearch to $ubiSearch) (set: $murdererFindInsight to $ubiInsight) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ (set: $murdererFindSearch to $okkiSearch) (set: $murdererFindInsight to $okkiInsight) ] (if: not $playerHidden)[ (set: $murdererFoundPlayer to true) (set: $murdererFindText to (either: "The murderer spots you immediately.", "You turn—and find the murderer staring straight at you.", "A shadow moves into view. There is nowhere left to pretend you are alone.", "The footsteps stop right beside you. The murderer has found you." )) (go-to: "MurdererCaught") ]  (set: $murdererFindChance to 15 + ($murdererFindSearch * 10) + ($murdererFindInsight * 5)) (if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $murdererFindChance to $murdererFindChance - 20) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Hidden Niche")[ (set: $murdererFindChance to $murdererFindChance - 35) ] (if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $murdererFindChance to $murdererFindChance + $noiseChamber) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $murdererFindChance to $murdererFindChance + $noiseWestHall) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $murdererFindChance to $murdererFindChance + $noiseEastHall) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $murdererFindChance to $murdererFindChance + $noiseStorage) ] (if: $murdererFindChance < 5)[ (set: $murdererFindChance to 5) ] (if: $murdererFindChance > 90)[ (set: $murdererFindChance to 90) ] (set: $murdererFindRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (if: $murdererFindRoll <= $murdererFindChance)[ (set: $murdererFoundPlayer to true) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $murdererFindText to (either: "The murderer notices the movement behind your hiding place.", "A hand reaches into your hiding place. You have been discovered.", "The footsteps stop. After a long silence, the murderer turns directly towards you.", "You hear a quiet movement. Then the hiding place is exposed." )) (go-to: "MurdererCaught") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererFindText to (either: "The murderer searches nearby, but eventually moves on.", "Footsteps circle your hiding place. After a tense pause, they fade away.", "The murderer checks the wrong corner. You remain undiscovered—for now.", "A shadow passes your hiding place. The murderer hasn't noticed you." )) (go-to: "MurdererMoveResult") ]

(if: $murdererIsPlayer)[ (go-to: "MurdererPlayerHunts") ] (set: $murdererChaseActive to true) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $chaseConnections to (a:)) (if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $chaseConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $chaseConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $chaseConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $chaseConnections to $storageConnections) ] <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">YOU HAVE BEEN FOUND</div> <p>The murderer spots you. There is no time to hide again.</p> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa hesitates for a fraction of a second, visibly conflicted, before moving toward you.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar advances deliberately, watching the exits and trying to cut off your easiest route.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ <p>Max studies your position and tries to predict which route you will take.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ <p>Jord watches your feet and shoulders, looking for a clue about your next move.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Ubiwubi looks startled, then hurries after you with surprising determination.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ <p>Okki reacts instantly and charges toward you.</p> ] <p>You are currently in <b>$playerLocation</b>. Choose one of the connected rooms.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> (if: $chaseConnections contains "Central Chamber")[ <div class="cw-menu-button"> [[Sprint for the Central Chamber->MurdererChaseCentral]] </div> ] (if: $chaseConnections contains "West Hall")[ <div class="cw-menu-button"> [[Try to lose them in the West Hall->MurdererChaseWest]] </div> ] (if: $chaseConnections contains "East Hall")[ <div class="cw-menu-button"> [[Dart into the East Hall->MurdererChaseEast]] </div> ] (if: $chaseConnections contains "Storage")[ <div class="cw-menu-button"> [[Duck into Storage->MurdererChaseStorage]] </div> ] </div> </div>

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "Central Chamber") (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Chase") (go-to: "MurdererChaseResolve")

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "West Hall") (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Chase") (go-to: "MurdererChaseResolve")

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "East Hall") (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Chase") (go-to: "MurdererChaseResolve")

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "Central Chamber") (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Chase") (go-to: "MurdererChaseResolve")

(set: $playerMoveAllowed to false) (set: $playerConnections to (a:)) (if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $playerConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $playerConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $playerConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $playerConnections to $storageConnections) ] (if: $playerConnections contains $playerMoveTarget)[ (set: $playerMoveAllowed to true) ] (if: not $playerMoveAllowed)[ <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">BLOCKED ROUTE</div> <p>You cannot reach that room directly from here. The murderer is still closing in.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary"> [[CHOOSE ANOTHER ROUTE->MurdererChase]] </div> </div> </div> ] (else:)[  (set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerLocation to $playerMoveTarget) (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 2) (set: $playerNoise to 3)  (set: $murdererSpeed to 0) (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $murdererSpeed to $elysaSpeed) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $murdererSpeed to $zulkarSpeed) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ (set: $murdererSpeed to $maxSpeed) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ (set: $murdererSpeed to $jordSpeed) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $murdererSpeed to $ubiSpeed) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ (set: $murdererSpeed to $okkiSpeed) ]  (set: $murdererCaughtPlayer to false) (set: $murdererPreviousLocation to $murdererLocation) (set: $murdererChaseRoll to (random: 1, 20)) (set: $murdererChaseDC to 12) (set: $murdererChaseText to "The footsteps echo somewhere behind you.") (if: $murdererLocation is $playerLocation)[ (set: $murdererCaughtPlayer to true) ] (if: not $murdererCaughtPlayer)[ (if: $murdererChaseRoll + $murdererSpeed >= $murdererChaseDC)[ (set: $murdererConnections to (a:)) (if: $murdererLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $murdererConnections to $chamberConnections) ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $murdererConnections to $westHallConnections) ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $murdererConnections to $eastHallConnections) ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $murdererConnections to $storageConnections) ] (set: $murdererNextLocation to "")  (if: $murdererConnections contains $playerLocation)[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to $playerLocation) ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "West Hall")[ (if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "East Hall") ] ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "East Hall")[ (if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Central Chamber") ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "West Hall") ] ] (else-if: $murdererLocation is "Central Chamber")[ (if: $playerLocation is "Storage")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "Storage") ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "West Hall")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "West Hall") ] (else-if: $playerLocation is "East Hall")[ (set: $murdererNextLocation to "East Hall") ] ] (if: $murdererNextLocation is not "")[ (set: $murdererLocation to $murdererNextLocation) (set: $murdererMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $murdererChaseText to "The footsteps grow louder. The murderer has moved one room closer.") ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererChaseText to "You hear movement behind you, but cannot tell where the murderer went.") ] ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererMovedThisTurn to false) (set: $murdererChaseText to "You gain a little distance. The footsteps fade for a moment.") ] ]  (if: $murdererLocation is $playerLocation)[ (set: $murdererCaughtPlayer to true) ] (if: $murdererCaughtPlayer)[ (set: $murdererChaseActive to true) (set: $playerHidden to false) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">CORNERED</div> <p>The murderer reaches your room. You have no time to hide.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary"> [[FACE THE MURDERER->MurdererCaught]] </div> </div> </div> ] (else:)[ (set: $murdererChaseActive to true) <div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE CHASE</div> <p>You reach <b>$playerLocation</b>.</p> <p>$murdererChaseText</p> <p>The murderer is now in: <b>$murdererLocation</b>.</p> <p>Chase roll: <b>$murdererChaseRoll</b> + speed <b>$murdererSpeed</b>.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary"> [[KEEP RUNNING->MurdererChase]] </div> </div> </div> ] ]

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">CORNERED</div> <p>The footsteps stop. The murderer is here.</p> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa blocks the nearest exit, but she looks uncertain. Her grip tightens as she tries to convince herself that she has control of the situation.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar studies you with cold patience. He has positioned himself between you and the nearest exit. He is waiting to see what you do.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ <p>Max watches your hands, your feet and the space behind you. He seems to be calculating which move you are most likely to make.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ <p>Jord stands between you and the exit. His eyes keep moving between the corridors, measuring distances and possible routes.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Ubiwubi looks almost as surprised as you are. He glances at the exits, then back at you, apparently trying to improvise a plan.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ <p>Okki looks tense and restless. He keeps shifting his weight, ready to react to your next movement.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>The murderer watches you carefully. Every second you spend hesitating gives them another chance to act.</p> ]  (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (if: $reputation >= 5)[ <p>Elysa recognises you. Her expression briefly softens, and she fights to regain control.</p> <p><b>Elysa:</b> "I know you... Listen to me! Get away before it makes me hurt you!"</p> ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ <p>Elysa recognises you, but your past actions make it harder for her to trust you. The possession twists that distrust into hostility.</p> <p><b>Elysa:</b> "I remember you. I don't want to do this... so why does part of me want to?"</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Elysa's hands tremble as she struggles against the possession.</p> <p><b>Elysa:</b> "Run! I can't hold it back for much longer!"</p> ] ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (if: $reputation >= 5)[ <p>Zul'kar recognises your reputation, but it barely reaches the person trapped inside him.</p> <p><b>Zul'kar:</b> "So, they speak well of you. How irrelevant."</p> ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ <p>Zul'kar seems almost pleased by your reputation. The possession has little trouble turning his hostility into something worse.</p> <p><b>Zul'kar:</b> "Your reputation precedes you. Let us see if you deserve it."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Zul'kar barely reacts to you. Whatever controls him has almost completely swallowed his will.</p> <p><b>Zul'kar:</b> "Enough. The hunt ends here."</p> ] ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ (if: $reputation >= 5)[ <p>Max seems to remember your good reputation. For a moment, he tries to reason through what is happening to him.</p> <p><b>Max:</b> "You have done good things. I know that. Then why am I still trying to stop you?"</p> ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ <p>Max's calculations turn your bad reputation against you, even as he struggles to understand his own behaviour.</p> <p><b>Max:</b> "Maybe I should trust you. Maybe I shouldn't. I can't tell which thoughts are mine anymore."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Max keeps analysing you, but the possession interferes with his reasoning.</p> <p><b>Max:</b> "This is wrong. I know it's wrong. So why can't I choose differently?"</p> ] ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ (if: $reputation >= 5)[ <p>Jord recognises you and visibly hesitates. He is fighting to keep himself from attacking.</p> <p><b>Jord:</b> "I know you're not my enemy. Please... don't make me come any closer."</p> ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ <p>Jord remembers your reputation, but even he seems disturbed by how much the possession is affecting him.</p> <p><b>Jord:</b> "I have reasons not to trust you. But this... this isn't what I wanted."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Jord takes a step forward, then abruptly stops and grips his head.</p> <p><b>Jord:</b> "Don't come closer. I'm trying to stop. I swear I'm trying."</p> ] ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (if: $reputation >= 5)[ <p>Ubiwubi remembers your good reputation and desperately tries to resist the possession.</p> <p><b>Ubiwubi:</b> "You're a good person! I know that! Why can't I make myself stop?!"</p> ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ <p>Ubiwubi is frightened and confused. Your reputation makes him hesitate, but the possession twists that hesitation into suspicion.</p> <p><b>Ubiwubi:</b> "I don't know what to believe anymore! Please, just get away from me!"</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Ubiwubi looks genuinely frightened by his own actions.</p> <p><b>Ubiwubi:</b> "This isn't me! I don't want to hurt you!"</p> ] ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ (if: $reputation >= 5)[ <p>Okki seems to recognise you, but the possession keeps forcing him to advance.</p> <p><b>Okki:</b> "I know what kind of person you are. I just... can't make my body listen."</p> ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ <p>Okki's distrust makes his resistance more confused and desperate.</p> <p><b>Okki:</b> "I should hate you. Maybe I do. But something else is making this decision for me."</p> ] (else:)[ <p>Okki suddenly stops moving. For a brief moment, he looks uncertain.</p> <p><b>Okki:</b> "I can hear myself thinking... but something else keeps answering for me."</p> ] ] <p>You have a moment to act. There is no guarantee that any option will work.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary"> (link: "RUN FOR AN EXIT")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "run") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> <div class="cw-menu-button"> (link: "TRICK THEM INTO MAKING A MISTAKE")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "trick") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> <div class="cw-menu-button"> (link: "TALK AND BUY YOURSELF TIME")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "talk") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> <div class="cw-menu-button"> (link: "REMIND THEM WHO THEY REALLY ARE")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "remind") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> <div class="cw-menu-button"> (link: "FIGHT AGAINST THE POSSESSION")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "resist") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> <div class="cw-menu-button"> (link: "DISTRACT THEM AND SLIP AWAY")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "distract") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> <div class="cw-menu-button"> (link: "OFFER TO HELP THEM")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "help") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtHelp") ] </div> </div>

(set: $caughtRoll to (random: 1, 100)) (set: $caughtChance to 0) (set: $caughtResultText to "")  (if: $murdererCaughtAction is "run")[ (set: $caughtChance to 45) (if: $playerTrail <= 2)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 10) ] (if: $playerTrail >= 6)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 15) ] ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "trick")[ (set: $caughtChance to 45) (if: $murderer is "Max")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 15) ] (if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 10) ] (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 10) ] ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "talk")[ (set: $caughtChance to 40) (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 20) ] (if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 20) ] (if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 10) ] ]  (if: $caughtChance < 10)[ (set: $caughtChance to 10) ] (if: $caughtChance > 80)[ (set: $caughtChance to 80) ]  (if: $caughtRoll <= $caughtChance)[ (set: $caughtResultText to "You manage to break away before the murderer can stop you.") (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Move") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtEscape") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "MurdererCaughtDeath") ]  (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "remind")[ (set: $caughtChance to 25) (if: $reputation >= 5)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 25) ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 10) ] (if: $murderer is "Elysa" or $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 20) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 20) ] ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "resist")[ (set: $caughtChance to 30) (if: $reputation >= 5)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 10) ] (if: $murderer is "Elysa" or $murderer is "Jord" or $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 15) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 15) ] ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "distract")[ (set: $caughtChance to 45) (if: $murderer is "Max" or $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 10) ] (if: $reputation <= -5)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 5) ] ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "help")[ (set: $caughtChance to 20) (if: $reputation >= 5)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 30) ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 10) ] (if: $murderer is "Elysa" or $murderer is "Ubiwubi" or $murderer is "Jord")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance + 20) ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ (set: $caughtChance to $caughtChance - 15) ] ]

(set: $playerMoveTarget to "Storage") (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Chase") (go-to: "MurdererChaseResolve")

(set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerLocation to "Hidden Niche") (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $playerHidden to true) (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Hide") (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 1) (set: $playerMovementResult to "") (go-to: "MurdererNPCMove")

/* MurdererMoveWestHall */ (set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerLocation to "West Hall") (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Move") (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 1) (set: $playerMovementResult to "") (go-to: "MurdererNPCMove")

(set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerLocation to "East Hall") (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Move") (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 1) (set: $playerMovementResult to "") (go-to: "MurdererNPCMove")

(set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerLocation to "Central Chamber") (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Move") (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 1) (set: $playerMovementResult to "") (go-to: "MurdererNPCMove")

(set: $playerPreviousLocation to $playerLocation) (set: $playerLocation to "Storage") (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to true) (set: $playerHidden to false) (set: $playerMovePurpose to "Move") (set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerTrail to $playerTrail + 1) (set: $playerMovementResult to "") (go-to: "MurdererNPCMove")

(set: $murdererTime to $murdererTime + 1) (set: $playerMovedThisTurn to false) (set: $playerMovementResult to "") (if: $playerMovePurpose is "Wait")[ (set: $playerMovementResult to "You remain completely still. Somewhere nearby, footsteps shift in the darkness.") ] (else-if: $playerMovePurpose is "Listen")[ (set: $playerMovementResult to "You stop and listen carefully.") ] (else-if: $playerMovePurpose is "Hide")[ (set: $playerHidden to true) (set: $playerMovementResult to "You find cover and hold your breath.") ] (go-to: "MurdererNPCMove")

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">A FLICKER OF WHO THEY WERE</div> (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa recoils as you approach. For a moment, the hostile expression on her face disappears.</p> <p><b>Elysa:</b> "You have to help me. I can feel it taking over everything. I don't know how much of me is left."</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar laughs coldly. The possession has almost completely consumed him.</p> <p><b>Zul'kar:</b> "Help me? There is nothing left here that needs saving."</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ <p>Max presses a hand against his head. His expression flickers between cold calculation and genuine fear.</p> <p><b>Max:</b> "Something is rewriting my thoughts. Every time I fight it, I lose another piece of myself."</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ <p>Jord takes a step back, visibly struggling to keep his distance.</p> <p><b>Jord:</b> "Don't come closer! I don't want to hurt you. Please, I can't keep fighting this thing alone."</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Ubiwubi looks terrified. He tries to reach towards you, but his arm suddenly jerks back.</p> <p><b>Ubiwubi:</b> "I need help! I can still hear myself, but it won't let me control anything!"</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ <p>Okki struggles to speak, as though every word requires an effort.</p> <p><b>Okki:</b> "I know what I'm doing is wrong. Something else keeps pushing me forward."</p> ] (if: $reputation >= 5)[ <p>Your good reputation gives them something familiar to hold on to. For a brief moment, their movements become less aggressive.</p> ] (else-if: $reputation <= -5)[ <p>Your reputation makes them hesitate for different reasons. The possession twists their uncertainty into suspicion.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>They seem unsure whether they can trust you. The struggle inside them is becoming harder to ignore.</p> ] <p>You may have reached the person still trapped inside them. But reaching them is not the same as freeing them.</p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary"> (link: "TRY TO REACH THEM")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "help") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> <div class="cw-menu-button"> (link: "BACK AWAY AND RUN")[ (set: $murdererCaughtAction to "run") (go-to: "MurdererCaughtResolve") ] </div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">THE END OF THE HUNT</div>  (if: $murdererCaughtAction is "help")[ <p>You reach out, still hoping to reach the person trapped beneath the possession.</p> <p>For one brief moment, the murderer hesitates. You see recognition in their eyes.</p> <p><b>You:</b> "You can still fight it! Please, let me help you!"</p> <p>Then the possession takes control over $murderer again.$murderer's eyes turn completely black. $murderer grabs you by the neck before you can escape.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "remind")[ <p>You remind the murderer of who they used to be.</p> <p>Their expression flickers with recognition, but the moment passes. They grab you by the neck before you can reach the exit.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "resist")[ <p>You struggle to break free and push past the murderer.</p> <p>They overpower your attempt and grab you by the neck, leaving you nowhere to run.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "talk")[ <p>You keep talking, trying to hold their attention long enough to escape.</p> <p>For a moment, they listen. Then they suddenly move and grab you by the neck.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "trick")[ <p>You try to trick the murderer into looking the wrong way.</p> <p>They realise what you are doing just in time to stop you. Before you can reach the exit, they grab you by the neck.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "distract")[ <p>You create a distraction and dash towards the exit.</p> <p>The murderer catches you before you reach the doorway and grabs you by the neck.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>You make a desperate dash for the nearest exit.</p> <p>The murderer catches you and grabs you by the neck, cutting off your escape.</p> ]  <p>The murderer raises a dagger. You struggle, but the possession gives them complete control.</p> <p>They drive the dagger into your head. The room falls silent as your vision fades.</p>  (if: $murderer is "Elysa")[ <p>Elysa releases you and stumbles backwards. She stares at what she has done, horrified.</p> <p><b>Elysa:</b> "No... NO! I didn't want this! I was trying to stop!"</p> <p>She drops the dagger and desperately tries to reach you, but it is too late. The possession still twists inside her mind.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Zul'kar")[ <p>Zul'kar lets go without a hint of remorse. Whatever once made him hesitate has almost completely disappeared.</p> <p><b>Zul'kar:</b> "The hunt is over."</p> <p>He turns away, leaving the silence behind him.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Max")[ <p>Max stares at you, suddenly unable to move. His expression shifts from cold calculation to disbelief.</p> <p><b>Max:</b> "That wasn't supposed to happen. I could have chosen differently... couldn't I?"</p> <p>He presses his hands against his head, trying to understand which thoughts were his own.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Jord")[ <p>Jord drops to his knees beside you. The moment he realises what he has done, his face crumples.</p> <p><b>Jord:</b> "No. I promised I would stop. I'm sorry... I'm so sorry."</p> <p>He tries to fight the possession again, but his body no longer obeys him.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Ubiwubi")[ <p>Ubiwubi backs away in horror. He looks at his hands as though they belong to somebody else.</p> <p><b>Ubiwubi:</b> "I didn't want to hurt you! Why couldn't I stop?!"</p> <p>He tries to approach you, but the possession forces him away.</p> ] (else-if: $murderer is "Okki")[ <p>Okki stands completely still. His expression changes as he understands what he has done.</p> <p><b>Okki:</b> "I was still in here. I knew what was happening... and I couldn't stop it."</p> <p>He closes his eyes for a moment. When he opens them again, the possession has returned to the surface.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>The murderer stares at you for a moment before turning away. Whatever remains of their original self is buried beneath the possession.</p> ]  (if: $murdererCaughtAction is "help")[ <p>You tried to save them, even when they were dangerous. For a brief moment, they understood that. Whether that memory will survive the possession remains unknown.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "remind")[ <p>Your words reached something inside them. For a moment, they remembered who they used to be, but it was not enough to free them.</p> ] <p><b>Your place in the dungeons is gone.</b></p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary"> [[Continue->MurdererTrialDeath]] </div> </div> </div>

<div class="cw-scene"> <div class="cw-submenu-title">TRIAL FAILED</div> <p>The dungeon falls silent.</p> <p>Your trial has ended. The Obsidian Skull has witnessed your failure, and there will be no second chance.</p> (if: $murdererCaughtAction is "help")[ <p>You tried to save someone who was being consumed by the possession. You failed to escape, but your final attempt may have left a mark on the person trapped inside.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "remind")[ <p>You tried to reach the person they used to be. For one brief moment, something seemed to answer. You will never know whether it was enough.</p> ] (else-if: $murdererCaughtAction is "resist")[ <p>You resisted until the end. The possession was stronger, but you never willingly surrendered to it.</p> ] (else:)[ <p>The trial has claimed another prisoner. Somewhere in the dungeon, the next trial awaits its next participant.</p> ] <p><i>Your story ends here.</i></p> <div class="cw-menu-buttons"> <div class="cw-menu-button cw-primary"> [[Continue->GameOver]] </div> </div> </div>