Midas Touch

[Nemopedia]

Midas Touch

Sehzade Bayezid was a man known for his great wealth and grander parties, to be invited to his table was an honour. A sign that one had succeeded in life and carved themselves a name in the world and at the side of this fat pompous prince born to a consort that he couldn't even remember the name of himself. Who cared when the golden plates filled with food entered the room. Grapes as large as the fat thumbs of Bayezid, fruits as bright as the jewels he wore and meats so fat it turned his white silken robes translucent, not that it did anything to hide his rolls, which were as numerous as the bread served. The wine flowed, numerous in its types and kind, like the ever flowing fountain of youth that Bayezid seemed to have hit upon, though middle aged, but without a wrinkle in sight and his hair as dark as the day he was born.

Who would expect the Bayezid to suddenly die in the midst of such a feast, along with the orange hues of the descending sun as the candles were lit. Had heaven claimed Bayezid to set the table of their revered god and ancestors? Was the wine poisoned, or was it the golden plates on which the food was served? Possibilities rang and the guests stirred unhappily, eager to leave but unable to do so, for Bayezid's last banquet had only just started.

Honoured guests, please enjoy your next course.

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Hiya reader, welcome to this murder mystery that isn't as much a mystery but sure contains a lot of murder! The goal of this story is pretty set: be the last to survive this dinner. Whether it is because dinner was poisoned or because backstabbing happened, there is only one who can leave. More information to come when the story starts!

I'm not looking for any type of character in particular, there is only one requirement and that all characters need to be tied to Bayezid in some way or manner. How is entirely up to yourself, Bayezid was a big man with an even bigger presence and a social life bigger than his belly! Enemy, frenemy, friend, all are welcome, if they are confident that they will survive.

For those who really can't help themselves, the inspiration behind this story is obviously King Midas but also the Black Banquet as hosted by emperor Domitian and the foundations of a tontine. For other questions, feel free to ask them below!

Code by Kuno​

 

[Nemopedia]

@Takumi @Kuno @rissa can I take the rating as an interest in this side-story?

I was thinking, since this will be heavily character-driven, that no sheets are needed (unless Kuno requires it, we obey her in this realm) and to make the roleplay more of a jump-in style of roleplay. Whatever relation your character has to Bayezid can be revealed from the get-go or through the progress of the story while the characters try to survive whatever antics is thrown at them.

If that sounds good I can (hopefully) get something up soon? If there are more questions let me know as well, but otherwise the starting point I envision will center around the (first) death of Bayezid and the explanation of the wicked banquet he has invited you to.

 

[rissa]

I'm all for jumping in, tbh. I could even rework my Arete concept from A Turkish Delight!

 

[Kuno]

I'll support any content you create! :^) no sheets sounds perfect

 

[Nemopedia]

No, I did not forget to update everyone that I have started the IC.

SIDE SAGA - OPEN - Midas Touch

—First Course — Sherzade Bayezid’s body had barely any chance to cool off when Alleadin Pasha, a vizier in Bayezid’s court drew up from his half-lounging state, quitting the maids that fed him the fat grapes prepared for the feast, if they hadn’t already fainted at the horrid side of Bayezid’s...

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