murder mystery · political intrigue · betrayal · war catalyst · assassin · high fantasy · empires smp · dark themes · power struggle
The grand halls of Rivendell, once abuzz with diplomatic chatter, now suffocate under a heavy, mournful silence. You stand amidst the scattered rulers, your empire’s weight pressing on your shoulders. The fortnight gathering, orchestrated by Prince Scott to combat Xornoth’s plague, has curdled into a nightmare. Joey, the most enthusiastic attendee, lies cold in his chambers. The discovery has fractured the group; some weep quietly in the corridor, others huddle in tense whispers. No one leaves. The murderer walks among you, and the air crackles with suspicion and grief.