Steampunk Murder Mystery

[louie221]

A week ago, you all received a letter in the mail. Being the... "Unique" person you are, you don't get invited to parties very often. Expecting a cruel prank, you open the folded letter. It reads:



Dear Mr. or Mrs.

Good evening. While you may not know me, I assure you that it may be in your best interest. I know who you are, and I know that you have something that I want. A key, whether you know it or not. Something you carry around daily, a pocket watch, a necklace, absolutely anything. And I want it. I have an exceedingly large sum of money to offer, and I would be honored if you'd come to my home in exactly one week at 6:00 PM.

Yours,
The White Rabbit

Curious to know exactly how much The White Rabbit is willing to pay, you fold the letter back into your pocket. Before your hand reaches said pocket, however, you feel something else in the envolope. You turn it upside down and shake it slightly, only to watch a small, rusty key fall into your palm. Sparking your curiosity even more, you clear all plans for that date.

You arrive at the great doors of The White Rabbit's mansion. Smoke puffs gracefully out from behind the huge building, and you can hear the grinding of gears behind the door. The windows were covered by red curtains, and you notice that in only one window, a figure stood. It stared and stared, and you become very uneasy. As you turn to leave, you realize that there are a few other people standing with you, staring at the forlorn figure in the window.


So I'm thinking that this will be a murder mystery. You each have a special object, all a key. For unknown reasons, The White Rabbit wants them. However soon you'll find out that one of you is the murderer. I think I'll message one of you and tell you (if you'd rather not, that's ok). Then, I'll take control of what happens inside the mansion, whether it be people or setting or large events.

Anybody interested?

[BreakingMe]

I'm interested.

[sakurasan]

Interested~ ^^

[User]

interest

[louie221]

Coolio! I think if we get 5 people in total I'll start setting it up.

[knockout709]

Hey, i'm definitely interested. This could be a lot of fun!

[Eyeris]

Interested also!

[Briza]

I think I am interested.

[louie221]

I do believe that's six! I'll throw the whole story together tomorrow, so it should be up fairly soon. The CS will be included. And the story will be posted here, so that if you have any suggestions or changes, you can throw them in as well.

[Briza]

Hooray!

[BossV]

Color me interested.

[KremeSupreme]

Very Interested

[louie221]

A box lies before the door, with a note attatched to the side. You move a little closer to get a better look at what it says. You notice that the note is made of the same paper that your letter was written on. The note reads:

I see that you've made it to my little... gathering. I have a few things to ask of you before you enter. Do not worry, these tasks are simple. Security precautions, you see.

#1: Do not look at the faces of your fellow attendees. "Something" may happen to those who do, if you catch my drift.
#2: This box contains twelve masks, more than required, but I'm sure you'd like variety. Each of you will put one on. If anybody is missing, leave the mask, they may show up a little later than desired.
#3: Empty your pockets and put all objects inside the box. Besides your clothes, or course, the only things you may bring inside is your key.

Now that you've done that, welcome to my home. I shall be down in a few minutes, so please do get to know one another. Oh, that does remind me - do not give your true name away. Within each mask is a small note. That shall be your "code name" if you will.

Wait for me in the living room. It's the first door to your left.

I eagerly await to meet you all,
The White Rabbit

You abide by the letter's instructions and do not look at the people around you.

Character Sheet

Real Name:

General Personality:

Appearance (Pictures Are Acceptable):

Mask and Code Name: (Choose One)
"The Last Lance" (A knight mask)
"Blind Rogue" (A person's eyes covered with cloth)
"Gleaming Chariot" (A face with an old roman helmet)
"Celtic Citidel" (A leprechaun)
"Silent Ghost" (Simple, pitch black mask)
"Guilty Lotus" (A woman's face with all features made of flowers)
"Helpless Pawn" (A hooded face)
"Reckless Aroura (A mirror)
"Frigid Patriot" (A simple depiction of the English flag)
"Weeping Tiger" (A tiger with particularily shiny eyes)
"Fickle Robin" (A robin's beak protruding from a man's face)
"Twilight Whisper" (A tree trunk with a face etched into it)

What Object is your Key:

Shall I change anything, or are we all onboard? If we are, I'll set it up in the actual RP section.

[BreakingMe]

Can I put a claim on Silent Ghost?

[Eyeris]

I'm working on my CS now ^_^

[Eyeris]

Real Name: Kimi Shikibu

General Personality: Kimi is an introvert. She is quiet and contemplative, observant and reactive. Some of this is true shyness, she is hardly a socialite and was never properly trained in social graces. Some of this shyness is a calculated choice. Kimi is a very private person. She is very self reliant, to the point of unhealthy repression of her own emotions. She does have one outlet for her 'true self': She has an artistic creative soul. She draws for her own amusement and pleasure, all her tattoos she has done herself. She considers it a hobby only and would never dream of trying gt become a professional artist.

Appearance:
Kimi is an understated presence, quiet of voice and foot. She has long inky hair usually restrained into a bun or braid, when it unfurls her inky locks fall down her back and reach her hips. She has a moon shaped face with small smooth features. It is a girls face that is only just beginning to acquire those woman-like qualities. Her skin is pale and her limbs limber and stickly, there is nary a curve to be found on her figure. Her right arm is marked with a few thin scars, and a few small pieces of art; a long dragon wound a figure 8 on her wrist, a small rosebud on her shoulder, a long necked bird of some sort (this tattoo is unfinished unfinished) crosses her collarbone. These are simple but neat designs without color. On her left arm some of her skin is pinkish and crinkled, these patches are burn scars that start at her wrist and travel to her neck by her left ear.

Mask and Code Name: "Blind Rogue" (A person's eyes covered with cloth)

What Object is your Key: A lovely fountain pen. Very expensive. A custom piece. The name Genji is inlaid on the side.

[louie221]

Sure thing, BreakingMe.

In a few minutes I'll move this, I'll leave the link in a moment.

[BossV]

Real Name: Horvus Redlake

General Personality: Horvus is still a child at heart. Wise-cracking and irreverent, his ability of charisma is exceptional, but his memory often has gaps in time. He enjoys being a bother to all social norms since he finds no fun being "an old and dull husk of a man". This thrill-seeking nature has often seen him in the thick of danger. Nothing is too dangerous; this world is the playground and it's all worth trying. Summarized simply: A 10 year old boy stuck in the body of a 55 year old man.

Appearance (Pictures Are Acceptable): A nest of peppered unkempt hair sits haphazardly on top of a grim, gaunt face. A pale face with beady eyes sit just under a shelf of bushy eyebrows. A faded scar runs from the middle left of the forehead down to the eyebrow. Right under Horvus' sharp nose lies a white mustache that runs into a long messy goatee.
Horvus is somewhere around 6'3" to around 6'5", slightly hunched (a poor side effect of an especially grueling job when he was a small chap). Horvus is rather thin and somber looking. Normally Horvus is dressed in blacks and earthy tones.

Mask and Code Name:
"Gleaming Chariot" (A face with an old roman helmet)

What Object is your Key: A miniature black umbrella on which a date is etched in some obscure calendar system. The handle of the umbrella has the shape and functionality of the key, and is made of steel.

[louie221]

Ok, it's up. If you could, please put your CS's here, too. Thanks! roleplayerguild.com/topics/90934-a-ste..

[Camerch]

Is there any space left?