Transcript of Mystery journal

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This transcript involves dialogue with Aster, King Roald, Duchess Alba, Bianca, Queen Ellamaria, Princess, Rodney, and the player.

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Notes on possible suspects.

(The following sections are shown as suspects, with two suspects per page. The odd pages are titled "SUSPECTS", and the even pages "CLUES: [number]/8".)

King Roald Remanis III

King of Misthalin
(He/Him)

• He is reserved, diplomatic and mild mannered.
• This can lead to his vassals and the diplomats of other nations walking over him.

Queen Ellamaria

Queen of Misthalin
(She/Her)

• A former commoner and renowned warrior, she is loud, brash, and dramatic.
• She lacks the tact required for diplomacy, but is good at getting things done.

Simon Bullace

(If Simon is alive:)
- King Roald's Alchemist
  (He/Him)
- (Continues below.)
(If Simon is dead:)
- King Roald's Alchemist
  (He/Him)
- (Shown when hovering over either portrait of Simon:)
  - This suspect is DECEASED.
  - (Continues below.)
- (Continues below.)

• An alchemist under the service of King Roald.
• He is highly intelligent but was relegated to being the royal wine tester.
• He seems to be incredibly bitter about this.

Aster Dunnet

Butler
(They/Them)

• Aster is my steward and the building manager of my town hall.
• They are professional, approachable, and a big fan of detective stories and murder mysteries.

Bianca Dunnet

Housekeeper
(She/Her)

• Bianca is Aster's sister, and the building manager of my kitchen.
• She is quiet and soft spoken, but friendly.
• Her clumsiness often detracts from her impressive cooking skills.

Duchess Alba Hyett

Duchess of Lumford
(She/Her)

• A retired knight, who served King Roald II before being granted the duchy of Lumford for her service.
• The Duchess is asocial, stoic and holds a grudge against the royal family.

Duke Cole Hoarse

Duke of Edgeville
(He/Him)

(Shown when hovering over either portrait of the Duke:)
- This suspect is DECEASED.
- (Continues below.)

• He is rude, perpetually grumpy, and generally unpleasant to be around.
• You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't want him dead.

Rodney Midas

Duke Hoarse's Fiance
(He/Him/They)

• Rodney is a flamboyant socialite who has had numerous spouses throughout the years.
• Rodney insists he is marrying the Duke for love.

Iris Ruthven

Lumbridge Ambassador
(She/Her)

• Duke Horacio's cousin, attending on behalf of the duchy of Lumbridge.
• A social butterfly with a seeming lack of social awareness, and a proclivity for stirring up drama.
• While she isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, she has a kind heart.

Princess

• The Duke's precious spaniel, and possibly the only being besides Rodney to whom he shows any affection.
• She seems to be a good girl, but is there evil hidden inside?

Notes on the murder of Duke Hoarse.

(The following sections are shown as evidence, with two pieces of evidence per page. The odd pages are titled "EVIDENCE", and the even pages "CLUES: [number]/8".)

First evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.
- (Continues below.)
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After finding the clue

Nut Roast
I found it in my kitchen.
Most guests had the nut roast as their starter.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
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- Show this evidence to a suspect or use it on scenery to discover another clue.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Linked":)
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- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- (Before being linked:)
  - Player: You'd think it would be common knowledge among the nobility that King Roald has a severe nut allergy.
  - Aster: One cannot ignore the possibility that there was foul play involved with this gift.
- (After being linked:)
  - Aster: I heard that Duchess Hyett made these herself. Preparing food oneself is highly unusual among the nobility.
  - Aster: Then again, the duchess has always been hands-on.
  - (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)

Second evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.
- (Continues below.)
Not Found
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- You must first discover this clue.

After finding the clue

How to Poison Dummies for Dummies
I found this inside a discarded satchel in the Fort Forinthry courtyard.
A book summarising how to poison your enemies.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
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- Show this evidence to a suspect or use it on scenery to discover another clue.
- (Continues below.)
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- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- (Before linking to Simon:)
  - Aster: A page seems to have been torn out of this book...how peculiar.
  - (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)
- (After linking to Simon:)
  - Player: It can't be denied that owning this book is very suspicious.
  - Aster: That is true, your grace, but Simon's reasoning with regards to why he possesses it is sound.
  - (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)

Third evidence

Before finding the clue

Link clues to unlock
A question mark with a lock image is shown.
Locked
(When hovering over the image of the lock or the "Locked" text:)
- Discover this clue by linking another item of evidence to a suspect or scenery.

After finding the clue

Poison Detection Potion Recipe
Simon wrote this down for me.
Crudely written instructions on how to create poison detection potions.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Linked":)
- You have correctly linked this evidence to another item of evidence.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: Simon claims that these instructions will allow us to create a potion that can detect poison. Let us hope his claims are accurate.

The following text is transcluded from Transcript:Poison Detection Potion Recipe.

To start with, create a base potion consisting of unicorn horn dust, star flower and...

Errm...honestly, I can't remember every detail, but there should be some pre-made vials of the base potion in my satchel.

Take the base potion, add a small amount of the substance you suspect was used to create the poison and heat it to boiling point while stirring vigorously.

To use it, pour a small amount of the potion on the substance you suspect has been poisoned.

If poison is present, the potion will start bubbling and frothing.

Good luck!

-Simon

Fourth evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.
- (Continues below.)
Not Found
(When hovering over the "Not Found" text:)
- You must first discover this clue.

After finding the clue

Stolen Jewellery
I found this in the Fort Forinthry courtyard.
A box of expensive-looking jewellery that I found half-buried behind the kitchen.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
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- Show this evidence to a suspect or use it on scenery to discover another clue.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Linked":)
- You have correctly linked this evidence to another item of evidence.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- (Before linking to Bianca:)
  - Aster: This jewellery clearly belonged to Ellamaria, but we need to figure out who stole it and why.
  - Player: We did find it near the kitchen. Who is likely to have been near there?
  - Aster: Bee? No! That is not possible.
  - (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)
- (After linking to Bianca:)
  - Aster: We need to return these to her majesty as soon as the investigation has concluded.
  - (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)

Fifth evidence

Before finding the clue

Link clues to unlock
A question mark with a lock image is shown.
Locked
(When hovering over the image of the lock or the "Locked" text:)
- Discover this clue by linking another item of evidence to a suspect or scenery.

After finding the clue

Poisoned Pâté
I used a poison detection potion on the pâté Duke Hoarse ate for dinner.
Duke Hoarse's mystery mete pâté starter. It appears to have been poisoned using ground hollyhock leaves.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Linked":)
- You have correctly linked this evidence to another item of evidence.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Player: We know that the duke's pâté was poisoned using the hollyhock our staff gathered.
- Aster: Several of our guests were aware of the poisonous nature of hollyhock, and that we were using it to prepare desert^[sic].
- Player: And most of the guests had access to the kitchen or went 'missing' at some point during the evening.
- (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)

Sixth evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
A question mark image is shown.
(When hovering over the image:)
- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.

After finding the clue

King Roald's Testimony
I found King Roald praying in the chapel.
I interviewed King Roald after the murder of Duke Hoarse.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Replay":)
- Replay the conversation summarised in this testimony.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: Unfortunately the king is not aware of any reason why the duke may have been targeted.
- Player: He did mention that his pâté was 'heavy handed with the garlic'.
- Player: Wasn't 'extra garlic' a request made by Duke Hoarse when he insisted he be served the same dish?
- Aster: It was, though the two servings seemed identical. As such I paid it no mind when serving the food.
- Aster: Are you suggesting the duke's pâté was supposed to be served to the king?
- Player: We can't ignore the possibility.
- (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)
Replay
- King Roald: I don't recall seeing or hearing anything suspicious.
- King Roald: I did notice that Duke Hoarse ate the same starter as me, which struck me as odd.
- King Roald: The only reason I had that pâté is because I'm deathly allergic to nuts.
- Aster: Was there anything unusual about the pâté?
- King Roald: Besides it's^[sic]...unique taste? No. The chef did seem to be rather heavy handed with the garlic.
- Player: Do you know why Duke Hoarse may have been targeted?
- King Roald: As you witnessed, he could be quite the difficult man. But I do not know what anyone present had to gain by killing him.
- Player: Thank you for your time.
- (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)

Seventh evidence

Before finding the clue

Link clues to unlock
A question mark with a lock image is shown.
Locked
(When hovering over the image of the lock or the "Locked" text:)
- Discover this clue by linking another item of evidence to a suspect or scenery.

After finding the clue

Duchess Alba's Testimony
I showed Duchess Alba the nut roast.
(When hovering over "Discuss":)
- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Replay":)
- Replay the conversation summarised in this testimony.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: The duchess brazenly admitted to bringing the nut roast to spite Roald and he needed to be served a unique dish as a result.
- Player: She clearly despises him, but poisoning doesn't seem like her style. I have a feeling she'd stab him openly if she wanted him dead.
- Player: But she openly admitted to being a petty and vindictive old fart.
- (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)
Replay
- Player: Alba, you are the one who brought these nut roasts to the banquet, are you not?
- Duchess Alba: I am.
- Player: Were you aware that King Roald is deathly allergic to nuts when you decided to bring them?
- Duchess Alba: Of course I was! Why do you think I brought them? I don't even like the damn things, but if it gets under his skin, it's worth every nutty bite.
- Aster: This is incredibly irresponsible. Not to mention petty.
- Duchess Alba: What can I say. I'm a petty old woman.
- Duchess Alba: Let's be honest. If I meant him any harm, I wouldn't have announced the nature of the dish to the staff beforehand.
- Player: Fair point.
- (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)

Eighth evidence

Before finding the clue

Link clues to unlock
A question mark with a lock image is shown.
Locked
(When hovering over the image of the lock or the "Locked" text:)
- Discover this clue by linking another item of evidence to a suspect or scenery.

After finding the clue

Bianca's Testimony
I found Bianca outside the chapel.
I showed Bianca the stolen jewellery.
(When hovering over "Discuss":)
- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Replay":)
- Replay the conversation summarised in this testimony.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: I cannot believe Bee would stoop to theft. I was aware that she was struggling financially, but...
- Aster: Let us discuss this later.
- (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)
Replay
- Player: We found this box of jewellery half-buried behind the kitchen. You wouldn't happen to have any idea where it came from, would you?
- Bianca: I- I must confess, your grace, I am the one responsible for placing this box there.
- Aster: What?
- Bianca: I found this jewellery scattered near the road as I approached the fort.
- Player: And you took them.
- Aster: My sister is no thief. She would never-
- Bianca: No. They're right. As soon as I heard that the king and queen's retinue was attacked along the road, I knew these belonged to them.
- Bianca: But times have been rough lately. The money would be life changing. So instead of returning them, I placed them in this box and hid it.
- (Returns to the first page of the evidence section of the book.)

Notes on the murder of Simon Bullace.

(This section only appears after Simon has died.)
(The following sections are shown as evidence, with two pieces of evidence per page. The odd pages are titled "EVIDENCE", and the even pages "CLUES: [number]/8".)

Evidence

Assassin's Letter

Found on the body of the assassin who ambushed me and Aster at the top of the townhall.
It's stained with blood, but still legible.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Player: We found this letter on the body of the assassin who knocked you unconcious^[sic] and tried to kill me.

The following text is transcluded from Transcript:Assassin's Letter.

The new [title] is on to me. We can't let them know I poisoned the duke, not while our work is unfinished.

Wait until they are isolated from the rest of the group and see that they are dealt with. I'll open the gates.

Remember, we need the steward alive.

Second evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.
- (Continues below.)
Not Found
(When hovering over the "Not Found" text:)
- You must first discover this clue.

After finding the clue

Strange Seal
I found this behind the chapel.
A grey wax seal with a black ribbon. When I hold it against light, it casts a peculiar silhouette.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
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- Show this evidence to a suspect or use it on scenery to discover another clue.
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- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- (Before linking to Iris:)
  - Aster: This wax seal appears to have come from a letter.
  - Player: We need to find out who has been receiving letters in private.
- (After linking to Iris:)
  - Aster: Is Lady Ruthven aware that she is a spy, or is she merely being manipulated?
  - Player: Either way we need to keep an eye on her.

Third evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.
- (Continues below.)
Not Found
(When hovering over the "Not Found" text:)
- You must first discover this clue.

After finding the clue

Amulet of Spanielspeak
Iris gave this amulet to me after I showed her the strange seal.
An amulet that allows the wearer to talk to spaniels. How strangely specific.
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- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Link":)
- Show this evidence to a suspect or use it on scenery to discover another clue.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Linked":)
- You have correctly linked this evidence to another item of evidence.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: An amulet of spanielspeak. I have never heard of one of these being so...specific before.
- Player: Perhaps it's simply an amulet of dogspeak and Iris was pulling our leg. Or she was swindled in some manner.
- Aster: Those are both strong possibilities.
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)

Fourth evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.
- (Continues below.)
Not Found
(When hovering over the "Not Found" text:)
- You must first discover this clue.

After finding the clue

Scorched Will
I found this partially burnt will near the fireplace of my town hall.
You can just about make out the letter 'P' in various locations, as well as Duke Hoarse's signature.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Link":)
- Show this evidence to a suspect or use it on scenery to discover another clue.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Linked":)
- You have correctly linked this evidence to another item of evidence.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Player: This is clearly the last will and testament of Duke Hoarse. It's too charred to read any of the specifics though.
- Aster: A shame. We will have to hope those who read it will be honest about it's^[sic] contents.
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)

Fifth evidence

Before finding the clue

Link clues to unlock
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Locked
(When hovering over the image of the lock or the "Locked" text:)
- Discover this clue by linking another item of evidence to a suspect or scenery.

After finding the clue

Mysterious Letter
Princess found a cache containing this letter after I talked to her using an Amulet of Spanielspeak.
A mysterious letter signed by '-Z', and stamped with a wax Zamorakian sigil.
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- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Linked":)
- You have correctly linked this evidence to another item of evidence.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: Princess led us to a hidden cache in the chapel which contained this letter. It was found alongside a badge bearing the symbol of Zamorak.

The following text is transcluded from Transcript:Mysterious Letter (Murder on the Border).

To our latest recruit:

An opportunity has arisen. Your target will be visiting Fort Forinthry for a banquet in a week's time.

This will be the perfect moment to strike.

I will assign an assassin to you but remember, they are to be used only as a last resort. You are to eliminate the mark whilst drawing no attention to yourself, or us.

Do not fail me.

-Z

Sixth evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.

After finding the clue

Duchess Alba's Testimony (II)
I asked Duchess Alba about her distaste for the Remanis family.
Duchess alba spoke about the death of her son.
(When hovering over "Discuss":)
- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Replay":)
- Replay the conversation summarised in this testimony.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: The Duchess's story was heart-breaking. Her behaviour this evening and her low opinion of the royal family make considerably more sense now.
- Player: She also made her disdain of Zamorakians clear. She seems to hate them as much as the Remanis family.
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)
Replay
- Duchess Alba: My beef isn't against Roald. Not really.
- Duchess Alba: But his father Roald II and the Remanis family as a whole? Damn them! Damn them all!
- Aster: May I ask what transpired between you and the Remanis family?
- Duchess Alba: My dear Henry. My son...those vile Zamorakians sunk their foul claws into him, twisted his mind.
- Duchess Alba: He was always a sickly boy. An outcast. Easy prey for those wicked people. Got caught up in things he shouldn't have.
- Duchess Alba: King Roald II didn't know the meaning of the word mercy. He decided to 'make an example' of my poor boy.
- Duchess Alba: He was still a child!
- Duchess Alba: It was twenty years ago...to the day. It hasn't become any easier.
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)

Seventh evidence

Before finding the clue

Not Found
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(When hovering over the image:)
- Discover this clue by exploring and investigating your fort.

After finding the clue

Ellamaria's Testimony
I asked Ellamaria about her history with Bianca.
Ellamaria claims that Bianca was a friend of hers before she became queen, but their friendship fell apart.
(When hovering over "Discuss":)
- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Replay":)
- Replay the conversation summarised in this testimony.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: Bianca was close friends with Queen Ellamaria herself...even now, I find that difficult to believe.
- Player: What do you make of the queen's theory that Bianca doesn't believe she deserves her position?
- Aster: I do not wish to speak poorly of her majesty, but I cannot help but wonder if there was some degree of projection involved in her statement.
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)
Replay
- Queen Ellamaria: The cook? Yes, we knew each other. Back when I was shearing sheep and baking cakes for the duke of Lumbridge to make a living.
- Queen Ellamaria: You could say we were close, once. It's why I agreed to hire her as our personal cook after I married Roald.
- Queen Ellamaria: But she left our service on bad terms.
- Aster: Why was that?
- Queen Ellamaria: She destroyed a family heirloom of ours. Claimed it was an accident, of course. Ha! Likely story.
- Queen Ellamaria: She believes that I became queen by chance. That Roald simply plucked me from the streets of Varrock and made me his bride because he admired my beauty.
- Queen Ellamaria: That had Roald seen her first she might have been 'chosen' instead.
- King Roald: Ellamaria was proactive in dealing with the troubles of the times.
- King Roald: She went so far as to sneak into formal functions to bring matters to my attention that my advisors dared not.
- King Roald: Her drive and passion is what drew me to her.
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)

Eighth evidence

Before finding the clue

Link clues to unlock
A question mark with a lock image is shown.
Locked
(When hovering over the image of the lock or the "Locked" text:)
- Discover this clue by linking another item of evidence to a suspect or scenery.

After finding the clue

Rodney's Testimony
I showed Rodney the scorched will.
Rodney admitted that he burned the will in my town hall's fireplace.
(When hovering over "Discuss":)
- Discuss this clue with your investigative assistant.
- (Continues below.)
(When hovering over "Replay":)
- Replay the conversation summarised in this testimony.
- (Continues below.)
Discuss
- Aster: Rodney claims that he was burning the will in the townhall fireplace when the dark beasts invaded the fort.
- Player: We can confirm that the half-burnt will was there, but does that guarantee he wasn't in a position to open the gate?
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)
Replay
- Player: You wouldn't happen to know anything about this burnt parchment we found near the townhall fireplace, would you Rodney?
- Rodney: What? No! Never seen it before in my life.
- Player: Interesting. Because it's clearly the remains of the late duke's will.
- Rodney: I...oh, blast it. Very well, dear. You've caught me.
- Rodney: I knew where my beloved kept his will. Given what happened, I figured I would check if he had redrafted it to include me.
- Player: And?
- Rodney: According to that will, everything is to go to Princess. The bloody dog! His fortune, the duchy of Edgeville...everything!
- Aster: Can a spaniel legally inherit a duchy?
- Rodney: I was married to a barrister once- who succumbed to a horrific paper cut, may he rest in peace- but damn if I know!
- Rodney: And I wasn't willing to find out. I was halfway through burning the blasted thing when a scream from the courtyard spooked me.
- Rodney: I came out to see Ella standing over the bodies of those foul beasts, coated in their blood. It was quite the enrapturing sight.
- (Returns to the first page of the notes on the murder of Simon Bullace of the book.)

Linking a clue to a character

During investigating the murder of Duke Hoarse

(As above, with the odd pages are titled "LINK TO: [CHARACTER]". Continues with the below when linking a clue that has been found.)
(When hovering over "Link":)
- Show this evidence to this suspect.

Bianca

Nut Roast

Bianca: Oh, this is one of the nut roasts Duchess Hyett brought. I may have snuck a bite of one earlier.
Bianca: Honestly, it may be better than the one I make! But don't tell anyone I said that.
(Shows the previous options.)

How to Poison Dummies for Dummies

Bianca: I'm sorry, but I don't recognise this.
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

Player: We found this box of jewellery half-buried behind the kitchen. You wouldn't happen to have any idea where it came from, would you?
Bianca: I- I must confess, your grace, I am the one responsible for placing this box there.
Aster: What?
Bianca: I found this jewellery scattered near the road as I approached the fort.
Player: And you took them.
Aster: My sister is no thief. She would never-
Bianca: No. They're right. As soon as I heard that the king and queen's retinue was attacked along the road, I knew these belonged to them.
Bianca: But times have been rough lately. The money would be life changing. So instead of returning them, I placed them in this box and hid it.
Select an Option
- That's unacceptable.
  - Bianca: I-I understand. But I am desperate, your grace. Please, have mercy.
  - Aster: Perhaps it would be prudent to pause this conversation until more pressing matters have been dealt with.
  - Player: Very well.
  - (Continues below.)
- It doesn't bother me.
  - Aster: Really?
  - Bianca: Thank you for understanding. I promise I will not make the same mistake again.
  - (Continues below.)
- It was very poorly hidden.
  - Bianca: I promise I will not make the same mistake again.
  - Bianca: The stealing, I mean. Not the lousy attempt at concealing the evidence.
  - (Continues below.)
- I can't let this reflect poorly on me.
  - Aster: They are right. Having a member of our staff stealing from the royal family reflects incredibly poorly on us.
  - Aster: I'm sorry, Bee. I know that-
  - Bianca: It's alright, I understand. I promise I will not make the same mistake again.
  - (Continues below.)
Linked clue: [number]/8.
(Repeated in a pop-up:)
- Linked clue: [number]/8.
- (Continues below.)
(If eight clues have been found:)
- (Continues with quest dialogue.)

Duchess Alba

Nut Roast

Player: Alba, you are the one who brought these nut roasts to the banquet, are you not?
Duchess Alba: I am.
Player: Were you aware that King Roald is deathly allergic to nuts when you decided to bring them?
Duchess Alba: Of course I was! Why do you think I brought them? I don't even like the damn things, but if it gets under his skin, it's worth every nutty bite.
Aster: This is incredibly irresponsible. Not to mention petty.
Duchess Alba: What can I say? I'm a petty old woman.
Duchess Alba: Let's be honest. If I meant him any harm, I wouldn't have announced the nature of the dish to the staff beforehand.
Player: Fair point.
Linked clue: [number]/8.
(Repeated in a pop-up:)
- Linked clue: [number]/8.
- (Continues below.)
(If eight clues have been found:)
- (Continues with quest dialogue.)

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Duchess Alba: Get this rubbish out of my face and stop wasting my time.
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

Duchess Alba: Get this rubbish out of my face and stop wasting my time.
(Shows the previous options.)

Iris

Nut Roast

Iris: Whatever this is, it was really good! Please send my compliments to the chef.
(Shows the previous options.)

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Iris: Is this the murder weapon?
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

Iris: Where did you find this tacky jewellery? This style went out of season five months ago.
(Shows the previous options.)

King Roald

Nut Roast

King Roald: Get that away from me!
(Shows the previous options.)

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King Roald: This book looks familiar. I remember seeing our wine taster reading something similar.
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

King Roald: Some of these were gifts I gave to Ella. Why do you have them?
Aster: They are part of the investigation, your majesty. I promise we shall return them as soon as we are able.
(Shows the previous options.)

Princess

Nut Roast

Princess sniffs the object then barks, looking at you and tilting her head to the side in confusion.
She's a dog. What revelation were you expecting her to offer?
(Shows the previous options.)

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Princess sniffs the object then barks, looking at you and tilting her head to the side in confusion.
She's a dog. What revelation were you expecting her to offer?
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

Princess sniffs the object then barks, looking at you and tilting her head to the side in confusion.
She's a dog. What revelation were you expecting her to offer?
(Shows the previous options.)

Queen Ellamaria

Nut Roast

Queen Ellamaria: Keep that away from Roald. If any harm should come to him I'll gut whoever is responsible with my bare hands.
(Shows the previous options.)

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Queen Ellamaria: Ah, the wine taster was wafting on about this book the other week. I'm certain he can tell you more.
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

Queen Ellamaria: My missing jewellery! Where did you get this?
Aster: We suspect it was stolen, your majesty. We shall return them as soon as we find the thief and conclude our investigation.
(Shows the previous options.)

Rodney

Nut Roast

Rodney: Alba told me that she cooked these herself. Quite impressive, if you ask me.
(Shows the previous options.)

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Rodney: I don't know anything about that.
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

Rodney: A gift! For me? Why [Title] Player, you shouldn't have.
Player: This is evidence, Rodney.
Rodney: Ah, what a shame. As you can probably tell, I've never seen these before.
(Shows the previous options.)

Simon

Nut Roast

Simon: The nut roast was delicious! Did Bianca make it?
(Shows the previous options.)

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Simon: My book! Where did you find this?
Player: In the courtyard, inside a satchel full of vials and strange herbs.
Simon: I was certain I'd lost it when the Zamorakians attacked our retinue on the King's Road.
Simon: I promise you, I have no idea how it ended up here.
Aster: You must be aware of how suspicious such a book appears in this situation.
Simon: W-what? This has nothing to do with the duke, I assure you. In my line of work, a sound knowledge of poisons is vital.
Simon: This book not only describes how to create poisons, but also how to create a potion that detect^[sic] them. Just look here...
Simon: Oh dear!
Player: The page that was torn out of the book is the one describing how to create a potion that detects poison? How convenient.
Simon: That page was definitely there when last I read it. Fortunately I have most of it memorised.
Aster: Would you be so kind as to write down the instructions for us?
Simon: Of course.
Simon scrawls the instructions in the mystery journal.
Player: Thank you.
Found clue: [number]/8.
(Repeated in a pop-up:)
- Found clue: [number]/8.
- (Continues below.)
(Shows the previous options.)

Stolen Jewellery

Simon: A-are you suggesting this has something to do with me? I know nothing about it, honestly!
(Shows the previous options.)

During investigating the murder of Simon Bullace

(As above, with the odd pages are titled "LINK TO: [CHARACTER]". Continues with the below when linking a clue that has been found.)
(When hovering over "Link":)
- Show this evidence to this suspect.

Bianca

Strange Seal

Bianca: I'm sorry, but I don't recognise this.
(Shows the previous options.)

Amulet of Spanielspeak

Bianca: I didn't steal this one, I swear!
(Shows the previous options.)

Scorched Will

Bianca: I'm sorry, but I don't recognise this.
(Shows the previous options.)

Duchess Alba

Strange Seal

Duchess Alba: Get this rubbish out of my face and stop wasting my time.
(Shows the previous options.)

Amulet of Spanielspeak

Duchess Alba: Get this rubbish out of my face and stop wasting my time.
(Shows the previous options.)

Scorched Will

Duchess Alba: Get this rubbish out of my face and stop wasting my time.
(Shows the previous options.)

Iris

Strange Seal

Player: We found this wax seal behind the chapel, Iris.
Iris: Oh, this must have fallen off the letter my friends sent me!
Player: Your 'friends'?
Iris: I have some friends who like hearing my gossip, that's all. I received a letter by raven from them asking about the banquet, so I sent them a response.
Iris: They seemed very concerned about the king's wellbeing.
Player: What did you tell them?
Iris: I told them about the tension between Lord Rodney and the queen, some intriguing rumours Alba was telling me...oh, and that the duke was murdered.
Iris: He's probably the one they should have been worried about.
Aster pulls you to the side and whispers in your ear:
Aster: I cannot discern if Lady Ruthven is remarkably cunning or unspeakably dim-witted.
Select an Option
- I'm pretty sure this is all an act.
  - (Continues below.)
- I think she really is this dense.
  - (Continues below.)
- I'm not sure.
  - (Continues below.)
Iris: I'm so sorry if I've done something that's upset you.
Iris: Here, I'll lend you this as a token of apology. It's an amulet of spanielspeak.
Aster: That is incredibly specific.
Iris: I heard the duke owned a spaniel so I thought I'd bring this along. Animals make for fantastic conversation partners, so I own a bunch of them!
Iris: Hopefully speaking to Princess will help you with your investigation.
Iris: Especially if my theory is true!
Linked clue: [number]/8.
(Repeated in a pop-up:)
- Linked clue: [number]/8.
- (Continues below.)
Amulet of spanielspeak is pictured. Iris hands you an amulet of spanielspeak. You can find it as a clue in your mystery journal.
(If all eight clues have been found:)
- (Continues with quest dialogue.)

Amulet of Spanielspeak

Iris: Don't use this on me, use it on Princess!
(Shows the previous options.)

Scorched Will

Iris: Is this the murder weapon?
(Shows the previous options.)

King Roald

Strange Seal

King Roald: Is this part of your investigation? I can't say I recognise it.
(Shows the previous options.)

Amulet of Spanielspeak

King Roald: Is this part of your investigation? I can't say I recognise it.
(Shows the previous options.)

Scorched Will

King Roald: Is this part of your investigation? I can't say I recognise it.
(Shows the previous options.)

Princess

Strange Seal

Princess sniffs the object then barks, looking at you and tilting her head to the side in confusion.
She's a dog. What revelation were you expecting her to offer?
(Shows the previous options.)

Amulet of Spanielspeak

Player: Hello, Princess.
Princess: Talking! You're talking! Please, help!
Princess: Father ate strange smelling meat and now he's not moving. Sad. Confused.
Player: We think somebody poisoned him. I know it won't bring him back, but I'm trying to find out who did it.
Princess: Why would anyone hurt father? He gave the best treats. And belly-rubs. And pats!
Player: I'm not sure. I don't suppose you've seen anything suspicious. Anything that could be a clue?
Princess: Lots of suspicious things around! Things buried, strange smells, strange people. Show you! Show you!
Player: Lead the way.
Select Princess and she will point you in the direction of a potential clue.
Princess starts following the player.

Scorched Will

Princess sniffs the object then barks, looking at you and tilting her head to the side in confusion.
She's a dog. What revelation were you expecting her to offer?
(Shows the previous options.)

Queen Ellamaria

Strange Seal

Queen Ellamaria: Why are you showing this to me? I know nothing about it.
(Shows the previous options.)

Amulet of Spanielspeak

Queen Ellamaria: Why are you showing this to me? I know nothing about it.
(Shows the previous options.)

Scorched Will

Queen Ellamaria: Why are you showing this to me? I know nothing about it.
(Shows the previous options.)

Rodney

Strange Seal

Rodney: I don't know anything about that.
(Shows the previous options.)

Amulet of Spanielspeak

Rodney: I don't know anything about that.
(Shows the previous options.)

Scorched Will

Player: You wouldn't happen to know anything about this burnt parchment we found near the townhall fireplace, would you Rodney?
Rodney: What? No! Never seen it before in my life.
Player: Interesting. Because it's clearly the remains of the late duke's will.
Rodney: I...oh, blast it. Very well, dear. You've caught me.
Rodney: I knew where my beloved kept his will. Given what happened, I figured I would check if he had redrafted it to include me.
Player: And?
Rodney: According to that will, everything is to go to Princess. The bloody dog! His fortune, the duchy of Edgeville...everything!
Aster: Can a spaniel legally inherit a duchy?
Rodney: I was married to a barrister once- who succumbed to a horrific paper cut, may he rest in peace- but damn if I know!
Rodney: And I wasn't willing to find out. I was halfway through burning the blasted thing when a scream from the courtyard spooked me.
Rodney: I came out to see Ella standing over the bodies of those foul beasts, coated in their blood. It was quite the enrapturing sight.
Player: Thank you for being honest with us...eventually.
Rodney: Any time, darling. Please, end this quickly. I doubt my heart can withstand another shocking turn of events.
Linked clue: [number]/8.
(Repeated in a pop-up:)
- Linked clue: [number]/8.
- (Continues below.)
(If all eight clues have been found:)
- (Continues with quest dialogue.)