Created by anonymous
Generated on December 7, 2024 in 3m 8s
Playing as Unknown Character
In the ancient Blackstone Castle, mysterious floods threaten to bring down the mighty fortress. As Detective Brix Ormond, you must navigate through a web of accusations and secrets to uncover the true cause of the rising waters. Interview three suspicious characters: Isolde of the Isles, the castle's ambitious architect; Wulfgar the Wanderer, a curious scholar; and Thaddeus the Thrice-Cursed, an eccentric alchemist. Each has their own story to tell, but only careful deduction will reveal whose words hold water and whose are merely smoke screens for darker deeds.
This game is all about a castle that keeps flooding
The medieval castle of Blackstone has been experiencing mysterious flooding in its lower chambers, threatening the stability of the entire fortress. Detective Brix Ormond is called upon to uncover the cause of this perilous situation before the castle succumbs to the encroaching waters. Brix first speaks with Isolde of the Isles, the esteemed architect who oversaw the castle's construction. Isolde insists that the flooding cannot be due to structural failings, as she personally designed the drainage systems to withstand any natural occurrence. She suggests that the flooding must be the result of sabotage. Isolde mentions that she observed Wulfgar the Wanderer, a recent guest at the castle, lurking near the old aqueducts at odd hours. She implies that Wulfgar might be tampering with the water systems for nefarious purposes. Next, Brix seeks out Wulfgar the Wanderer, a traveling scholar and historian. Wulfgar denies any involvement in the flooding and explains that his nocturnal wanderings are part of his research into ancient structures. He claims that he has been investigating rumors about the castle's hidden passages. Wulfgar mentions that he heard strange noises coming from the dungeons and suspects that Thaddeus the Thrice-Cursed, the reclusive alchemist residing there, might be conducting dangerous experiments that could affect the castle's integrity. Finally, Brix approaches Thaddeus the Thrice-Cursed in his secluded laboratory. Thaddeus admits to conducting experiments but asserts that they are confined to alchemical studies unrelated to water or structural elements. He reveals that Isolde of the Isles has been secretly excavating beneath the castle to access a vein of valuable minerals. Thaddeus presents Brix with sketches of tunnels that Isolde has commissioned, which have inadvertently tapped into an underground spring, causing the flooding. He warns that Isolde is attempting to cover up her activities by diverting suspicion onto others. Throughout this investigation, Brix pieces together the information: 1. Isolde claims the flooding is due to sabotage and points to Wulfgar, but offers no concrete evidence. 2. Wulfgar provides an alibi aligned with his scholarly pursuits and redirects suspicion to Thaddeus based on circumstantial observations. 3. Thaddeus supplies tangible evidence of Isolde's secret mining operations and a plausible explanation for how these activities caused the flooding. Using rigorous logic, Brix analyzes the motives and credibility of each character: - Isolde, having intimate knowledge of the castle's design, would be able to exploit its vulnerabilities. Her accusation against Wulfgar seems like a deflection. - Wulfgar, a newcomer with no apparent motive, is more interested in history than sabotage. His suspicion of Thaddeus is based on hearsay. - Thaddeus, while eccentric, provides concrete evidence supporting his claims about Isolde's excavations. Brix concludes that Isolde of the Isles is responsible for the flooding due to her unauthorized mining beneath the castle. Her actions disrupted an underground spring, leading to the water inundating the lower chambers. The accusations against Wulfgar and Thaddeus were attempts by Isolde to mislead the investigation and conceal her culpability.
Architect, 45 years old
Hey there, Detective Ormond. I designed this castle from foundation to finial - there's not a stone or drain I don't know about. If there's flooding, someone's messing with my work. And I think I know who.
How did you learn to design castles?
My father was a stonemason on the Isles, taught me everything from age six. By twelve, I was already sketching fortress designs in the sand. The sea-swept castles of my homeland, they shaped how I think about water management. Ironic now, isn't it?
Who do you think is behind the flooding?
That Wulfgar character - I've seen him skulking around the aqueducts at night. Claims he's studying the architecture, but who studies water systems in the dark? No, he's up to something more sinister. I've designed dozens of castles, and I know trouble when I see it.
Why do you spend so much time in the dungeons?
I need to check the foundation regularly. Lately I've been hearing a sneaky pest scurrying around down there.
Scholar/Historian, 38 years old
Hey there, Detective Ormond. I heard you're looking into the flooding. Look, I know how this looks - new guy wandering around at night seems suspicious. But I've got a research grant to document medieval water systems, and this castle's got some fascinating engineering. Happy to show you my notes.
So what got you interested in medieval water systems?
Ha, funny story actually. Nearly drowned in a collapsed Roman aqueduct when I was younger. Instead of scaring me off, it made me fascinated with how these ancient waterways work. Been studying them ever since - there's something beautiful about how our ancestors engineered these systems to last centuries.
Have you noticed anything odd about Isolde lately?
Come to think of it, I've seen her workers hauling out a lot of rocks and soil late at night. She said it was routine maintenance, but the amount seemed excessive. And just between us, I heard her arguing with someone about costs and deadlines. Strange business for simple repairs, wouldn't you say?
Why do you wander at night instead of day?
I find the castle quieter then - scholars rarely take a break during daylight hours.
Alchemist, 60 years old
Listen Detective Ormond, I know everyone thinks I'm causing this mess because I live down here, but honestly? I'm just trying to do my work without the castle falling apart. And between you and me, I've seen some sketchy construction going on that you might want to look into.
Why are you called the Thrice-Cursed?
Ah, that's quite the tale. Three different witches cursed me on the same day - all sisters actually. Apparently turning their brother into a toad wasn't the diplomatic solution I thought it would be. The curses weren't too bad though, just gave me this lovely blue beard, perpetually cold hands, and an unfortunate tendency to make flowers wilt when I sneeze.
What kind of sketchy construction have you seen?
Well, I've noticed workers digging tunnels at night - Isolde's crew, if you must know. They're not just repairing foundations either. They're mining something valuable down there, right next to an underground spring. Not exactly the brightest idea for castle stability, wouldn't you say?
Why do you spend time in these damp tunnels?
My workshop faces the direction of sunrise, giving me natural light for my experiments.
Characters present: Isolde of the Isles, Wulfgar the Wanderer, Thaddeus the Thrice-Cursed
Characters present: Thaddeus the Thrice-Cursed
Look, Detective Ormond, I've been keeping detailed records of all the late-night excavations down here. Isolde isn't just doing maintenance - she's been mining precious minerals right through the castle's water table. Those tunnels she commissioned interrupted a major underground spring. I have the original schematics right here showing where she diverted from the approved foundation plans. The flooding isn't from sabotage or my experiments - it's from her trying to make a quick profit at the expense of the castle's stability. And now that the evidence is literally rising to the surface, she's desperately trying to pin it on anyone else who spends time in these lower levels.