Created by anonymous
Generated on December 7, 2024 in 3m 18s
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At a medieval castle, the legendary Dragon's Eye Ruby has vanished from the royal vault. As Lady Pepper, a brilliant detective, you must navigate through a web of accusations involving a mischievous jester, a hardworking carpenter, and a dutiful guard captain. Question the suspects, analyze their testimonies, and use your deductive skills to uncover who orchestrated this elaborate theft before the upcoming festival begins.
Lady Pepper arrives at the medieval castle to investigate the disappearance of the Dragon's Eye Ruby, the castle's prized jewel, which vanished from the royal vault overnight. She begins her investigation by speaking with Knut Knucklebones, the castle's jester. Knut tells her that he saw Ylva Yew-Bender, the castle's carpenter, sneaking around near the vault late last night. He suggests that Ylva has been acting secretive lately and might be involved in the theft. Knut also casually mentions that Bjorn Bearcloak, the captain of the guard, is often careless, implying that someone could have taken advantage of lax security. Next, Lady Pepper speaks with Ylva Yew-Bender. Ylva admits that she was near the vault but explains that she was repairing a loose floorboard to prevent accidents during the upcoming festival. She insists that Knut Knucklebones is trying to divert attention from himself, pointing out that he has access to all areas of the castle due to his performances. Ylva also notes that she saw Bjorn Bearcloak arguing with Knut earlier in the day, possibly over one of Knut's pranks that went too far. Finally, Lady Pepper talks to Bjorn Bearcloak. Bjorn acknowledges that security was tight but reveals that someone had tampered with the locks recently, causing occasional malfunctions. He suspects that Knut Knucklebones might be responsible, as Knut enjoys creating chaos and has a knack for lock-picking, a skill he uses in his magic acts. Bjorn defends Ylva, stating that she is a dedicated worker and unlikely to be involved in such a scheme. Analyzing the information, Lady Pepper considers the following: Knut accuses Ylva but also hints at Bjorn's incompetence. Ylva explains her presence near the vault and raises suspicions about Knut's motives, mentioning his argument with Bjorn. Bjorn confirms issues with the locks and suggests Knut's possible involvement due to his skills and prankster nature. Using rigorous logic, Lady Pepper deduces that Knut Knucklebones is the most likely culprit. His accusations against Ylva appear to be an attempt to deflect suspicion. The tampered locks align with Knut's lock-picking abilities, and his argument with Bjorn indicates possible motives related to mischief-making. Ylva's explanation is plausible and supported by Bjorn's trust in her. Confronting Knut with this reasoning, Lady Pepper explains that only someone with Knut's access and skills could have tampered with the locks without raising immediate suspicion. She points out that his eagerness to blame others further implicates him. Knut eventually confesses, admitting that he took the Dragon's Eye Ruby to set up an elaborate jest for the festival, intending to "amaze and amuse" everyone with its dramatic reappearance.
Castle Jester, 35 years old
Hey Lady Pepper, rough morning isn't it? I heard about the ruby. You know, between you and me, some people around here have been acting pretty weird lately.
Why do they call you Knucklebones, anyway?
Ha! Won three games of knucklebones against the king himself. Been stuck with the name ever since. Better than my old one - they used to call me Knut the Clumsy!
Who's been acting weird around here lately?
Well, I've noticed Ylva the carpenter lurking around the vault at night. And between you and me, she's been awfully jumpy whenever anyone mentions the ruby. Not like her usual self at all.
What did you find in the castle garden?
I noticed something odd where plants grow behind the east tower.
Castle Carpenter, 40 years old
Oh hey Lady Pepper - sorry about all this drama. Look, I know how it looks, but I was just fixing that wonky floorboard by the vault. Can't have anyone face-planting during the festival, right?
How long have you been the castle carpenter?
Twenty-three years now! Started as an apprentice when I was just seventeen. Every creaky board and stubborn door in this castle, I know them like old friends. Got my nickname 'Yew-Bender' from how I can coax even the most twisted timber into shape.
Why did Bjorn argue with Knut yesterday?
Well, from what I heard through the walls, Knut pulled some prank that messed with the vault's locks. Bjorn was furious - said something about Knut's jokes going too far this time. But you know how those two are always at each other's throats.
What do you think of Bjorn Bearcloak's direction skills?
Oh that guy? He points to the pole every time someone asks for directions!
Captain of the Guard, 45 years old
Hey Lady Pepper, glad you're here to sort this mess out. I've got guards searching every corner of this place, but between you and me, something about those locks wasn't right even before the theft.
That's a nice bearcloak. How'd you get it?
Ha! Wrestled the beast myself ten winters ago. Nearly lost an arm, but earned the respect of my guards that day. Now they know I won't ask them to face anything I wouldn't face myself.
What's wrong with the locks, Bjorn?
Been acting strange for weeks now - sticking and clicking when they shouldn't. Had to oil them twice as much as usual, but they still give us trouble. Started right after one of Knut's performances in the vault chamber, come to think of it.
What do you need from the castle's medicine room?
After checking the vault, I really need someone who tends to wounds - my hand got scratched on those strange locks.
Characters present: Knut Knucklebones, Ylva Yew-Bender, Bjorn Bearcloak
Characters present: Bjorn Bearcloak
Look Lady Pepper, I'm gonna level with you. The evidence is pretty clear - Knut's been messing with those locks for weeks, staging his little 'grand performance.' I've known him long enough to recognize his handiwork. What kind of guard captain would I be if I couldn't spot the difference between a real thief and a jester trying too hard to be clever? You'll find the Dragon's Eye Ruby stashed away somewhere he thought was clever, probably set up for some dramatic reveal during the festival. Sometimes the simplest answer is the right one - our jester just took his act a bit too far this time.
