,,,,,,{(set: $daysleft to 60)(set: $suspicion to 0)(set: $strength to 0)(set: $charm to 0)(set: $perception to 0)(set: $event1done to false)(set: $event2done to false)(set: $event3done to false)(set: $onirelations to 50)(set: $breachExploited to true)(set: $explosivesTaken to true)}<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//You. Answer me, mortal.//</div>
[[What do you want?]]
[[No.]]
[[-Remain silent-]]<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">(link: "What I have always wanted...")[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>
(live: 1s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 2s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 2.6s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 3.4s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 3.9s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 4.4s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 4.8s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]</div>
(live: 5.4s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 5.7s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 5.9s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 6s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 6.1s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>(go-to: "Wake up")]]{(set: $onirelations to it - 5)}<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//OBEY ME.//</div>
(live: 1s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 2s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 2.6s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 3.4s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 3.9s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 4.4s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 4.8s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]</div>
(live: 5.4s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 5.7s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 5.9s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 6s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 6.1s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>(go-to: "Wake up")]{(set: $event1chance to (random: 1, 10))
(set: $event2chance to (random: 1, 10))
(set: $event3chance to (random: 1, 10))}(if: $suspicion < 99)[You are in the main keep's first floor. Fresh, pristine tatami mats line the floor and the air is calm and still.
The Shogun is said to be going on a trip to meet with his military commanders in (color: red)[$daysleft] days.
How do you spend your day?
---
[[Converse with the geishas]]
[[Train with the troops]]
[[Patrol the walls]]
[[Convene with your Oni ]]
[[Chat with the guards]]
(if: $daysleft <= 15)[ [[Kill the Shogun|Kill Check]] ]](elseif: $suspicion is 100)[You awaken to find guards surrounding your tatami, spears pointed dangerously close to your neck. The Shogun is there with them.
"You disappoint me." He groans and turns away. "Finish it."
---
[[Game Over]]](elseif: $daysleft is 0)[You awaken to unnerving silence. The entire courtyard is like a ghost town.
The Shogun has left to meet with his military commanders. It will take too long to catch up to him.
---
[[Game Over]]]<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//Your silence changes nothing.//</div>
(live: 1s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 2s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 2.6s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 3.4s)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 3.9s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 4.4s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 4.8s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]</div>
(live: 5.4s)[<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 5.7s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 5.9s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 6s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>]
(live: 6.1s)[<div class="shake shake-crazy shake-constant">//(color: red)[KILL the Shogun.]//</div>(go-to: "Wake up")]</div>{(set: $charm to it + (either: 2,4))
(set: $onirelations to it - 2)
(set: $daysleft to it - 1)
(set: $suspicion to it + 2)}You converse with the court's geishas, regaling them with stories of your adventures and experiences. (if: $suspicion <= 25)[They do the same, reveling in the great company you give them.](else-if: $suspicion >= 25 and $suspicion <= 50)[The geishas are a bit quiet when you engage them, but nothing seems too out of the ordinary.](else-if: $suspicion >= 50 and $suspicion <= 75)[The room is silent. The geishas have difficulty smiling in your presence.]
Your charm is now (color: green)[$charm].
Your favor with your oni is now (if: $onirelations < 33)[(color: red)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 33 and $onirelations < 66)[(color: grey)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 50)[(color: green)[$onirelations]](else:)[$onirelations].
(if: $event1chance >= 7 and $event1done is false)[You are curious of a rumor that a [[suspicious man|Event 1]] is wandering around the courtyard.]
(if: $event2chance >= 7 and $event2done is false)[A close focus on a part of the outer wall reveals a [[crack in the limestone.|Event 2]]]
(if: $event3chance >= 7 and $event2done is false)[The Shogun has called for a [[meeting|Event 3]] with his closest subjects.]
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $strength to it + (either: 2,4))
(set: $onirelations to it - 2)
(set: $daysleft to it - 1)
(set: $suspicion to it + 2)}You prepare your weapons and don your armor. (if: $suspicion <= 25)[The other warriors train amongst themselves, paying you no mind.](else-if: $suspicion >= 25 and $suspicion <= 50)[You notice the other warriors taking glances at you from time to time.](else-if: $suspicion >= 50 and $suspicion <= 75)[The other warriors visibly stop in their training regimen, glaring at you.]
Your strength is now (color: green)[$strength].
Your favor with your oni is now (if: $onirelations < 33)[(color: red)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 33 and $onirelations < 66)[(color: grey)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 50)[(color: green)[$onirelations]](else:)[$onirelations].
(if: $event1chance >= 7 and $event1done is false)[You are curious of a rumor that a [[suspicious man|Event 1]] is wandering around the courtyard.]
(if: $event2chance >= 7 and $event2done is false)[A close focus on a part of the outer wall reveals a [[crack in the limestone.|Event 2]]]
(if: $event3chance >= 7 and $event2done is false)[The Shogun has called for a [[meeting|Event 3]] with his closest subjects.]
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $perception to it + 2)
(set: $onirelations to it - 2)
(set: $daysleft to it - 1)
(set: $suspicion to it + (either: 2,4))}You spend time walking the length of the wall. (if: $suspicion <= 25)[The other guards maintain their composure as they stand watch.](else-if: $suspicion >= 25 and $suspicion <= 50)[You notice some guards giving you passing glances as you pass them by.](else-if: $suspicion >= 50 and $suspicion <= 75)[At times, a guard or two tails you, keeping their distance and staying incognito.]
Your perception is now (color: green)[$perception].
Your favor with your oni is now (if: $onirelations < 33)[(color: green)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 33 and $onirelations < 66)[(color: grey)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 50)[(color: green)[$onirelations]](else:)[$onirelations].
(if: $event1chance >= 7 and $event1done is false)[You are curious of a rumor that a [[suspicious man|Event 1]] is wandering around the courtyard.]
(if: $event2chance >= 7 and $event2done is false)[A close focus on a part of the outer wall reveals a [[crack in the limestone.|Event 2]]]
(if: $event3chance >= 7 and $event3done is false)[The Shogun has called for a [[meeting|Event 3]] with his closest subjects.]
---
[[End the Day]]You have concluded the day's activities.
Your strength is (if: $strength <= 25)[(color: red)[$strength]](elseif: $strength >= 26 and $strength <= 49)[(color: orange)[$strength]](elseif: $strength >= 50)[(color: green)[$strength]](else:)[$strength].
Your charm is (if: $charm <= 25)[(color: red)[$charm]](elseif: $charm >= 26 and $charm <= 49)[(color: orange)[$charm]](elseif: $charm >= 50)[(color: green)[$charm]](else:)[$charm].
Your perception is (if: $perception <= 25)[(color: red)[$perception]](elseif: $perception >= 26 and $perception <= 49)[(color: orange)[$perception]](elseif: $perception >= 50)[(color: green)[$perception]](else:)[$perception].
Your suspicion level is at (if: $suspicion <= 25)[(color: green)[$suspicion]](elseif: $suspicion >= 26 and $suspicion <= 49)[(color: orange)[$suspicion]](elseif: $suspicion >= 50)[(color: red)[$suspicion]](else:)[$suspicion].
Your favor with your oni is (if: $onirelations < 33)[(color: red)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 33 and $onirelations < 66)[(color: grey)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 50)[(color: green)[$onirelations]](else:)[$onirelations].
You have $daysleft days to (color: red)[kill the Shogun].
---
[[Next Day|Wake up]]You approach the man, who is carrying a heavy-looking (if: $perception >= 25 and $perception <= 50)[(link: "bag.")[bag. The bag looks to be filled with many heavy and solid objects.]](else-if: $perception > 50)[(link: "bag.")[bag. The bag looks to be filled with many heavy and solid objects. They seem too heavy and coarse to be simple crops or anything.]](else:)[bag.]
He greets you with a smile, sweaty as he is, and says he is to take his crops to the market.
(if: $perception >= 25 and $perception <= 50)[(link: "Why be here and not at the market?")[The man chuckles and readjusts the bag around his shoulders. He says he plans to offer some of his crops to the Shogun before selling the rest of them off.
---
[[Very well. Move along.|End the Day]]]](else-if: $perception > 50 and $perception <= 75)[(link: "Why be here and not at the market?")[The man chuckles and readjusts the bag around his shoulders. He says he plans to offer some of his crops to the Shogun before selling the rest of them off.
(link: "Are crops usually that heavy and coarse?")[The man lifts a brow at the query. He says he is confused at why that would matter.
---
[[Apologies for my insistance. Move along.|End the Day]]]]](else-if: $perception > 75)[(link: "Why be here and not at the market?")[The man chuckles and readjusts the bag around his shoulders. He says he plans to offer some of his crops to the Shogun before selling the rest of them off.
(link: "Are crops usually that heavy and coarse?")[The man lifts a brow at the query. He says he is confused at why that would matter.
(link: "Let me see that bag.")[You open up the bag and find what appear to be multiple explosives. The man stands frozen in place and purses his lips as you decide what to do with him.
---
[[Take the explosives|Take Explosives]]
[[Banish the man|Banish man]]
[[Kill the man|Kill man]]]]]](else:)[(set: $perception to it + 2)(color: green)[Perception +2]
---
[[End the Day]]]{(set: $explosivesTaken to true)(set: $event1done to true)}You forcefully confiscate the bag from the man.
You now have (color: #A60000)[explosives].
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $explosivesTaken to false)(set: $event1done to true)(set: $suspicion to it - 5)}You send the man on his way from the Shogun's residence. He will never be seen again.
Other members of the Shogun's court noticed.
(color: #384d48)[Suspicion -5]
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $explosivesTaken to false)(set: $event1done to true)(set: $suspicion to it - 10)}You slay the man on the spot and dispose of the bag.
Other members of the Shogun's court noticed.
(color: green)[Suspicion -10]
---
[[End the Day]]Upon closer inspection of the crack in the wall, you find that it has been expanding slowly for quite some time.
(if: $perception >= 25 and $perception <= 50)[(link: "There is a discolored portion...")[You peek closer at a peculiar portion of the crack, bathed in a darker green coat of what appears to be water.
---
[[Odd.|End the Day]]]](else-if: $perception > 50 and $perception <= 75)[(link: "There is a discolored portion...")[You peek closer at a peculiar portion of the crack, bathed in a darker green coat of what appears to be water.
(link: "What if I pick at it?")[The stones in the discolored portion fall out easier than the rest of the wall. It also becomes apparent that the discolored spot on the wall is not water.
---
[[Even more odd.|End the Day]]]]](else-if: $perception > 75)[(link: "There is a discolored portion...")[You peek closer at a peculiar portion of the crack, bathed in a darker green coat of what appears to be water.
(link: "What if I pick at it?")[The stones in the discolored portion fall out easier than the rest of the wall. It also becomes apparent that the discolored spot on the wall is not water.
(link: "This substance...")[You rub the substance on the stones and it looks to be some sort of explosive material. Through the small hole in the wall you made, you can see that there is a collection of the material on the ground.
---
[[Keep quiet|Hide Breach]]
[[Repair the wall|Repair Breach]]
[[Alert the guards|Alert of Breach]]]]]](else:)[(set: $perception to it + 2)(color: green)[Perception +2]
---
[[End the Day]]]{(if: $onirelations < 33)[(set: $charmSuccess to $onirelations - $charm * 2)
(set: $strengthSuccess to $onirelations - $strength * 2)
(set: $perceptionSuccess to $onirelations - $perception * 2)](elseif: $onirelations > 50)[(set: $charmSuccess to 20 + $charm)
(set: $strengthSuccess to 20 + $strength)
(set: $perceptionSuccess to 20 + $perception)](else:)[(set: $charmSuccess to $charm)
(set: $strengthSuccess to $strength)
(set: $perceptionSuccess to $perception)]}It is nighttime. The courtyard is still and silent. Hours ago, the Shogun retreated to his quarters.
The skills you acquired over the past month are to be put to the test.
---
[[A voice echoes in your mind.]]=><=
<h1><span class='red'>(link: "GAME OVER.")[<script>window.close()</script>]</span></h1>You enter the Shogun's quarters, where his vassals have gathered and seated themselves. The Shogun sits motionless, gazing at all of his subjects.
It is eerily silent, and you suspect that the Shogun is quietly judging his subjects. There **have** been a string of murders lately in the realm...
(if: $charm >= 25 and $charm <= 50)[(link: "Do you believe there is indeed a traitor?")[The Shogun insists that it is the case. Though, his gaze lands on you firmly as you say it.
---
[[He surely must not suspect me!|End the Day]](set: $suspicion to it + 5)(color: red)[ Suspicion +5]]](else-if: $charm > 50 and $charm <= 75)[(link: "Do you believe there is indeed a traitor?")[The Shogun insists that it is the case. Though, his gaze lands on you firmly as you say it.
(link: "Could it be a vassal who is being aggressive to his servants?")[The Shogun raises his eyebrows at the thought and rubs his chin. He definitely sees the possibility.
---
[[I seem to have eluded his suspicion for now.|End the Day]]]]](else-if: $charm > 75)[(link: "Do you believe there is indeed a traitor?")[The Shogun insists that it is the case. Though, his gaze lands on you firmly as you say it.
(link: "Could it be a vassal who is being aggressive to his servants?")[The Shogun raises his eyebrows at the thought and rubs his chin. He definitely sees the possibility.
(link: "It must be Lord Norinobu, then!")[The Shogun snaps his gaze to Lord Norinobu and squints. Quicker than Lord Nornobu can respond, he is apprehended and dragged away by the Shogun's personal guard.
The Shogun bows his head to you, and offers his sincerest gratitude.
---
[[Accept|Accept Praise]]
[[Reject|Reject Praise]]
[[Refuse|Refuse Praise]]]]]](else:)[(set: $suspicion to it - 2)(color: green)[Suspicion -2]
[[End the Day]] ]{(set: $event3done to true)(set: $charm to it + 5)(set: $shogunTrust to true)}You accept the Shogun's praise with honor.
You now have the (color: green)[Shogun's trust.]
(color: green)[Suspicion -15]
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $event3done to true)(set: $suspicion to it - 5)}You politely decline the Shogun's praise. He seems disappointed, but accepts your decision.
(color: green)[Suspicion -5]
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $event3done to true)(set: $suspicion to it + 10)}You say that you want nothing to do with the Shogun or his praises.
The Shogun is shocked and now (color: red)[distrusts you.]
(color: red)[Suspicion +10]
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $event2done to true)(set: $breachExploited to true)}You find some nearby branches and leaves to cover up the breach in the wall.
The breach is now avaiable for (color: #A60000)[exploitation].
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $event2done to true)(set: $breachExploited to false)}You repair the portion of the decaying wall, but have a lingering feeling that it will return.
(color: green)[Suspicion -5]
---
[[End the Day]]{(set: $event2done to true)(set: $breachExploited to false)}You alert the guards of the breach in the wall, and they promise to repair it.
(color: green)[Suspicion -15]
---
[[End the Day]]=><=
<h3>(color: red)[WARNING]</h3>
This is the point of no return. Are you ready to make an attempt at the Shogun's life?
---
[[Yes|Kill the Shogun]]
[[No|Wake up]]{(set: $charmSuccess to (round: $charmSuccess))(set: $strengthSuccess to (round: $strengthSuccess))(set: $perceptionSuccess to (round: $perceptionSuccess))}<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">(color: red)[//You are so close. I will be watching you, mortal.//]</div>
You have multiple options to kill the Shogun. Which will you choose?
---
[[Offer the Shogun poisoned tea|Charm Kill]]
[[Challenge the Shogun to a duel|Strength Kill]]
[[Shoot the Shogun with a bow and arrow|Perception Kill]]
(if: $onirelations < 33)[ [[Spare the Shogun]] ]{(set: $onirelations to it + 4)
(set: $daysleft to it - 1)
(set: $suspicion to it + 2)}You find a secluded spot in the castle and kneel to convene with your oni. (if: $suspicion <= 25)[No one else is around.](else-if: $suspicion >= 25 and $suspicion <= 50)[You hear footsteps nearby, but they never get close to your room.](else-if: $suspicion >= 50 and $suspicion <= 75)[Footsteps come and go infrequently from just outside your room.]
(if: $strength + $charm + $perception <= 33)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">(color: red)[//You are weak, mortal. Train, and you may then kill the Shogun.//]</div>](elseif: $strength + $charm + $perception > 33 and $strength + $charm + $perception <= 66)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">(color: red)[//Luck may be on your side. Strike at the Shogun... at your own risk, mortal.//]</div>](elseif: $strength + $charm + $perception > 66)[<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">(color: red)[//I believe you are ready, mortal. You stand a good chance to kill the Shogun.//]</div>]
Your favor with your oni is now (if: $onirelations < 33)[(color: red)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 33 and $onirelations < 66)[(color: grey)[$onirelations]](elseif: $onirelations >= 50)[(color: green)[$onirelations]](else:)[$onirelations].
(if: $event1chance >= 7 and $event1done is false)[You are curious of a rumor that a [[suspicious man|Event 1]] is wandering around the courtyard.]
(if: $event2chance >= 7 and $event2done is false)[A close focus on a part of the outer wall reveals a [[crack in the limestone.|Event 2]]]
(if: $event3chance >= 7 and $event3done is false)[The Shogun has called for a [[meeting|Event 3]] with his closest subjects.]
---
[[End the Day]]You invite the Shogun to enjoy some one-on-one tea time. As the Shogun removes his shoes, you have a window of time to add in your poison to the tea.
---
[[Add the Poison]] - $charmSuccess% chance
(if: $onirelations < 33)[ [[Spare the Shogun]] ]
[[Return|A voice echoes in your mind.]]You invite the Shogun to a friendly duel out in the training grounds. Before the duel, you assure the Shogun that this will be light practice, with no need to perform at 100%. As you both don your armor and blades, you consider whether or not to disobey your own rule.
---
[[Swing Hard]] - $strengthSuccess% chance
(if: $onirelations < 33)[ [[Spare the Shogun]] ]
[[Return|A voice echoes in your mind.]]You perch yourself on the walls, a good distance away from a window to the Shogun's quarters. He is asleep, in perfect line of sight for you to shoot your arrow in.
(if: $explosivesTaken is true and $breachExploited is true)[You have both the explosives and knowledge that the breach is yet untouched. Creating a distraction may make taking the shot much easier.
---
[[Blow up the wall]] ]
[[Take the Shot]] - $perceptionSuccess% chance
(if: $onirelations < 33)[ [[Spare the Shogun]] ]
[[Return|A voice echoes in your mind.]]The Oni's voice erupts in your head.
<div class="shake shake-hard shake-constant">//(color: red)[How DARE you disobey me!]//</div>
Despite the Oni's anger, you carry on as normal, not dragging any attention to yourself. Life with the Shogun is a good one.
---
(link: "I choose to serve the Shogun now.")[<script>window.close()</script>]{(set: $breachAlert to true)(set: $perceptionSuccess to $perceptionSuccess + 10)}You head down to the base of the wall to the breach, and plant the explosives. A light and a minute later, the breach explodes in a massive cloud of fire and smoke.
The Shogun's troops rally and make their way to the breach. As you expected, the Shogun also emerged with his blade in hand.
He is in a prime position to be eliminated.
---
[[Take the Shot]] - $perceptionSuccess% chanceYou let your arrow loose...
(live: 2s)[(if: $perceptionSuccess > 10 and $perceptionSuccess < 20)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 1)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess is 20 and $perceptionSuccess < 30)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 2)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess is 30 and $perceptionSuccess < 40)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 3)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess is 40 and $perceptionSuccess < 50)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 4)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess is 50 and $perceptionSuccess < 60)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 5)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess is 60 and $perceptionSuccess < 70)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 6)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess is 70 and $perceptionSuccess < 80)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 7)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess is 80 and $perceptionSuccess < 90)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 8)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $perceptionSuccess >= 90 and $perceptionSuccess < 100)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 9)[SUCCESS.
The arrow plunges into the Shogun's head, a splash of blood landing on the floor below him. It was a silent kill, and you make your way down from the walls and escape the castle unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]](stop:)](else:)[FAILURE.
The arrow collides with the wood over the Shogun's head, shocking him awake. He alerts the guards on the wall, who quickly respond and shoot you.
---
[[Game Over]]]As you take your leave of the castle, your Oni's voice reverberates in your mind.
<div class="shake shake-little shake-constant">(color: red)[//Masterful work, mortal. There is another that you can kill...//]</div>
=><=
---
[[Some time later...|Start]]
(link: "I am done.")[<script>window.close()</script>]You quietly drop and mix the poison leaves into the tea. The Shogun sits and you both drink...
(live: 4s)[(if: $charmSuccess > 10 and $charmSuccess < 20)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 1)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess is 20 and $charmSuccess < 30)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 2)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess is 30 and $charmSuccess < 40)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 3)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess is 40 and $charmSuccess < 50)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 4)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess is 50 and $charmSuccess < 60)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 5)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess is 60 and $charmSuccess < 70)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 6)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess is 70 and $charmSuccess < 80)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 7)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess is 80 and $charmSuccess < 90)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 8)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $charmSuccess >= 90 and $charmSuccess < 100)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 9)[SUCCESS.
The Shogun begins to choke, grasping at his throat. You slowly get up and leave the room, the Shogun's last gasping breaths barely audible through the castle's halls. No guards were alerted, and you casually leave the castle grounds unperturbed.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]](stop:)](else:)[FAILURE.
Your throat begins to burn, like a million wasps stinging at your esophagus. While the Shogun initially reacts with shock, he quickly realizes what has happend, and calmly sits back down. You fall to the floor convulsing, trying to claw the poison out of your throat, but the light around you fades.
---
[[Game Over]]]You take your swing...
(live: 2s)[(if: $strengthSuccess > 10 and $strengthSuccess < 20)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 1)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess is 20 and $strengthSuccess < 30)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 2)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess is 30 and $strengthSuccess < 40)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 3)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess is 40 and $strengthSuccess < 50)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 4)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess is 50 and $strengthSuccess < 60)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 5)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess is 60 and $strengthSuccess < 70)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 6)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess is 70 and $strengthSuccess < 80)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 7)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess is 80 and $strengthSuccess < 90)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 8)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](elseif: $strengthSuccess >= 90 and $strengthSuccess < 100)[(if: (random: 1,10) <= 9)[SUCCESS.
You suddenly(if: $onirelations > 50)[ and viciously] slice at the Shogun's head, cutting it clean off his neck. His head and body drop to the ground with a thud, blood trickling everywhere on the training ground. Before any guards can arrive, you slyly make your escape out the castle's grounds.
---
[[You have succeeded.|Victory]]](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]](stop:)](else:)[FAILURE.
You swing and miss the Shogun wildly. The failed lunge alerts the Shogun to your intentions and he easily outmaneuvers you. His blade quickly finds its way into your flesh and out again. Your blood sprays the ground and you fall.
---
[[Game Over]]]{(set: $suspicion to it - (either: 2,4))
(set: $daysleft to it - 1)}You spend some time conversing with the fellow guards that garrison the castle. They enjoy and appreciate your company.
Your suspicion is now (color: green)[$suspicion].
(if: $event1chance >= 7 and $event1done is false)[You are curious of a rumor that a [[suspicious man|Event 1]] is wandering around the courtyard.]
(if: $event2chance >= 7 and $event2done is false)[A close focus on a part of the outer wall reveals a [[crack in the limestone.|Event 2]]]
(if: $event3chance >= 7 and $event3done is false)[The Shogun has called for a [[meeting|Event 3]] with his closest subjects.]
---
[[End the Day]]