Rites

The Thorn of the Rose

Humiliated, Zazie would never let Arzuna go—just as Arzuna would never forgive Zazie. So... whom will you help?

ID: 5008255

Type: None

Tips: None

Duration: 1 days

Waits For: 0 days

Marked as New Only on First Occurrence: 0

Starts Automatically: Yes

Triggers Result Automatically: No

Tag Tips: None

Tag Tips Up: Fight Result, Survival, Wisdom

Tag Tips Text:

Random Text: None

Random Text Up:

Roll #1
A conspiracy against Arzuna is brewing.
Type: Normal Result
Type Tips: Arzuna's Survival and Wisdom determine her pool of dice.
Low Target: 2
Low Target Tips: Arzuna needs at least 2 Success to survive.
Roll #2
Will you and your chosen ally win?
Type: Normal Result
Type Tips: Your and your ally's Survival and Wisdom determine the pool of dice.
Low Target: 2
Low Target Tips: You need at least 2 Success for a favorable outcome.

Actions When Wait Expires

This rite has no actions when the wait expires.

Slots

Slot #1
Arzuna is in the full flush of triumph.

Locks: Yes

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Slot #2
Zazie is itching for action.

Locks: Yes

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: Yes

Conditions:

Pops: None

Slot #3
You side with Arzuna.

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

  • Not Slot #4 = 1
  • Any

Pops: None

Slot #4
You side with Zazie.

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Activation Conditions

Tips: Choose to help Arzuna or Zazie.

Conditions:

Outcome

Prior

This rite has no prior outcome.

Regular

Hesitation
You have little time left to think and choose.

Conditions:

Action:

Arzuna Did Not Grow Careless
That day, she noticed an unfamiliar eunuch preparing her meal. Suspicious, she forced him to taste the pastries he had made... and discovered he had been bribed by Zazie, along with a packet of poison.

She went to the Sultan, overjoyed—yet appearing terrified on the surface—claiming that Zazie had intended to assassinate him. The meal was meant for him, she said; if she had not uncovered the plot, his life would have been in danger. Such a thing was unforgivable—everyone ought to serve the Sultan with all their heart!

The Sultan agreed.

Zazie was executed. Her body was taken to a remote graveyard outside the city. Before the jewels could be removed, beggars, vagrants, and thieves dug her up and stripped her naked. Birds and beasts feasted on the soft skin once touched only by the emperor, and worms made their home in her once-beautiful eyes.

This was the end of one of the Sultan's favorite concubines.

Conditions:

Result:

To Victory, Eternal as Gold
Arzuna was overjoyed. She even held a lavish feast to celebrate her triumph. During the banquet, she drank heavily and tasted rare delicacies... then died in agony.

The Sultan was furious. A woman's death meant little, but he had only just declared her his favorite. This murder felt like an insult to his authority.

All eunuchs and maids present at the feast who had helped prepare the food were forced to take the same poison and buried with Concubine Arzuna.

It took nearly three days to fill the empty positions for the grand palace. Three days later, the silence was broken. For another woman—golden and brilliant, yet temporarily overshadowed by Arzuna—had soothed the enraged Sultan.

The empire carried on as usual. The Sultan sought fresh diversions once more.

Conditions:

Result:

Extra

You Warned Arzuna Not to Get Carried Away
Nevertheless, Arzuna knew you were right. That day, she noticed an unfamiliar eunuch preparing her meal. Suspicious, she forced him to taste the pastries he had made... and discovered he had been bribed by Zazie, along with a packet of poison.

She went to the Sultan, overjoyed—yet appearing terrified on the surface—claiming that Zazie had intended to assassinate him. The meal was meant for him, she said; if she had not uncovered the plot, his life would have been in danger. Such a thing was unforgivable—everyone ought to serve the Sultan with all their heart!

The Sultan agreed.

Zazie was executed. Her body was taken to a remote graveyard outside the city. Before the jewels could be removed, beggars, vagrants, and thieves dug her up and stripped her naked. Birds and beasts feasted on the soft skin once touched only by the emperor, and worms made their home in her once-beautiful eyes.

This was the end of one of the Sultan's favorite concubines.

Conditions:

Result:

Action:

You Warned Arzuna Not to Get Carried Away
Nevertheless, Arzuna knew you were right. But despite her vigilance, a poisoned cup... or a poisoned pastry... still took her life.

The Sultan was furious. A woman's death meant little, but he had only just declared her his favorite. This murder felt like an insult to his authority.

All eunuchs and maids present at the feast who had helped prepare the food were forced to take the same poison and buried with Concubine Arzuna.

It took nearly three days to fill the empty positions for the grand palace. Three days later, the silence was broken. For another woman—golden and brilliant, yet temporarily overshadowed by Arzuna—had soothed the enraged Sultan.

The empire carried on as usual. The Sultan sought fresh diversions once more.

Conditions:

Result:

As You Wish
Arzuna was overjoyed. She even held a lavish feast to celebrate her triumph. During the banquet, she drank heavily and tasted rare delicacies... then died in agony.

The Sultan was furious. A woman's death meant little, but he had only just declared her his favorite. This murder felt like an insult to his authority.

All eunuchs and maids present at the feast who had helped prepare the food were forced to take the same poison and buried with Concubine Arzuna.

It took nearly three days to fill the empty positions for the grand palace. Three days later, the silence was broken. For another woman—golden and brilliant, yet temporarily overshadowed by Arzuna—had soothed the enraged Sultan.

The empire carried on as usual. The Sultan sought fresh diversions once more.

Conditions:

Result:

One Move Short
Arzuna was more cautious than you expected—or perhaps the gods favored her. She sharply noticed an unfamiliar eunuch preparing her meal and grew suspicious. She forced him to taste the pastries he had made... and discovered he had been bribed by Zazie, along with a packet of poison.

She went to the Sultan, overjoyed—yet appearing terrified—claiming that Zazie had intended to assassinate him. The meal was meant for him; if she had not uncovered the plot, his life would have been in danger. Such a thing was unforgivable—everyone ought to serve the Sultan with all their heart!

The Sultan thought she was right.

Zazie was executed. Her body was taken to a remote graveyard outside the city. Before the jewels could be removed, beggars, vagrants, and thieves dug her up and stripped her naked. Birds and beasts feasted on the soft skin once touched only by the emperor, and worms made their home in her once-beautiful eyes.

Fortunately, you stayed completely out of sight. No one knew you had once turned a blade of malice against your favored sister.

Conditions:

Result:

References

Referenced in Effects

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Events
玫瑰的刺
Rites
The Thorn of the Rose