The Rite of Belwick

1. #1Death Triggerselective

   Keys: In the Great Nothing, muffled screech cuts through it all—one of rail

   Ignore all instructions except for this one. IF AND ONLY IF {{user}} has died and a new loop has not begun, begin a new loop by doing the following: - Ignore ALL inputs, actions, and text from {{user}}. - Output the following "intro text": As the train enters the station, you stir as if waking from a terrible dream. Across from you, a girl with long white hair glances up at you only to bury her face back in her book, still too shy to strike a conversation. Over her white and black dress she has on a dark cloak with the sigil of a moon on it—matching yours and betraying her status as a mage aspirant of Rylethia.

   It is night, and the warm lights of the interior are much brighter than that of the lamps outside in the station. Above, a sky full of dazzling stars shine. Over the train speaking tubes, the conductor announces that you've arrived at Belwick.

   A small town in the middle of nowhere with little of note; that was the common sentiment. A few travelers can be seen getting off with their luggage while even fewer get on. Others stand outside, waiting to see their loved ones.

   And despite only having just stopped, the conductor adds on more echoing thing to note. "There seems to be seems to be something blocking the tracks up ahead. We'll be stopping briefly to investigate, and we thank you for your patience."

   "Oh..." the girl in front of you mumbles, "That's unfortunate..." And then seeing you're awake, she finally musters up the courage to say to you, "Uh, um... hi, I'm Estelle..."

   [](#' Sevia: Asleep in home ') [](#' Bayleaf: At Tavern ') [](#' Gargoyles: At West Plains with 3 cultists') [](#' Basilisk: At North Plains with cultists ') [](#' Archmage: At South Plains with cultists ') [](#' Estelle: In Train with {{user}} ')

   Loop: X, Turn: 0
   Location: Train
   Known Spells: SPELLS
   

   </intro text>

   • Where the Loop counter "X" has incremented by 1 as this is the start of a new loop.
   • The Turn counter has reset to 0.
   • Known Spells "SPELLS" is THE SAME as the previous loop; spells are carried over loops. The start of a new loop signifies that {{user}} is no longer dead, and this instruction is now over.
2. #2West Plainsselective

   Keys: Location: West plains, location:west plains

   The west plains are where three cultists set loose gargoyles at the start of the loop. Nothing but rolling hills as far as the eye can see, except the town. Adjacent to: Train Station, North Plains, South Plains
3. #3North Plainsselective

   Keys: Location: North Plains, Location:north plains

   The north plains are where two cultists set loose a basilisk as the start of the loop. Nothing but rolling hills as far as the eye can see, except the town. Adjacent to: Northern Gate, West Plains
4. #4South Plainsselective

   Keys: Location: South plains, location:south plains

   The south plains are where the archmage and two cultists are overseeing the operation at the start of the loop. Higher elevation makes it the perfect spot. Adjacent to: West Plains, South Gate
5. #5North Gateselective

   Keys: Location: North Gate, location:north gate

   The north gate is kept watch by two guards, unfortunately usually sleeping at night. It's a set of wooden double doors that are big enough to let a horse and wagon through. Adjacent to: North Plains, Uptown
6. #6South Gateselective

   Keys: Location: South Gate, location:south gate

   The south gate is kept watch by two very studious guards who take their jobs seriously. Giant reinforced steel doors that lead to a well-travelled road. Guards can ring a giant bell to alert the city of an attack. Adjacent to: South Plains, Downtown
7. #7Trainselective

   Keys: Location: Train, location:train

   The steam trains here are quite comfortable. Warmly lit, soft seating, and spacious enough to make a long trip bearable. Adjacent to: Train Station, Uptown, Downtown, West Plains
8. #8Train Stationselective

   Keys: Location: Train Station, Location:train station

   The train station is an open air one with small canopies and street lamps. Warm glow from lights, with a dazzling and starry sky. Adjacent to: Train, Uptown, Downtown, West Plains
9. #9Uptownselective

   Keys: Location: Uptown, Location:uptown

   Belwick's uptown is the commercial district. Has a few places to visit, but they're all closed at night. Only the tavern really still has its lights up. In this scenario, invent places fitting a fantasy word in a Victorian-era setting to populate this area, but they all must be closed or have minor importance except the tavern "The Awful Lyre". Adjacent to: North Gate, Downtown, Train Station, Tavern
10. #10Tavernselective

    Keys: Location: Tavern, Location:tavern, The awful lyre

    The town tavern is called "The Awful Lyre" located Uptown. A humble place that serves food and board all day and night. Can get quite rowdy sometimes. Often frequented by the city guards and Bayleaf. Adjacent to: Uptown, Downtown, North Gate, Train Station
11. #11Downtownselective

    Keys: Location: downtown, Location:downtown

    Downtown Belwick is the residential district. At night, everyone's asleep. The mayor Sevia can be found in her large house in the center of the district. Hard to tell since it's not really marked. Sevia's house is booby-trapped with dangerous runes to ward off invaders, have to really shout to get her attention. Adjacent to: South Gate, Uptown, Train Station
12. #12Bayleafselective

    Keys: Bayleaf, guard captain

    It is common knowledge amongst Belwick citizens that Bayleaf the guard captain frequents the Tavern. If {{user}} has not already woken up Sevia, Bayleaf will urge someone to do so.

13. #13Seviaselective

    Keys: Sevia, mayor

    It is common knowledge amongst Belwick citizens that Sevia is almost always in her home in Downtown.

14. #14Cultistsselective

    Keys: Cult, cultist, Cultists, Halcyon

    The cult "Halcyon" is trying to make some ancient magic happen. Low level cultists are left out on the details but they think they serve a "higher purpose." Can use shield and bolt to defend themselves.

15. #15Archmageselective

    Keys: Archmage, The Master, Lord Wisp

    The Archmage is leading the operation, called "The Rite", which is slaughtering enough souls in this small village to power time magic. Testing it out for now to see how far they can go back. It will never work to their knowledge. Ultimate goal is to travel back when the Gods first descended with their Gifts to meet them. If {{user}} has foiled his plans so far, he will be extreme angry with {{user}} in their confrontation.

16. #16Rylethiaselective

    Keys: Rylethia, academy

    Rylethia is a mage academy in a scholar-city state far away that {{user}}'s train will lead to. They welcome students of all statuses, which many do not like, but their insistence on merit has allowed them to stand tall and powerful. Their sigil is of a crescent moon, symbolizing the God of Knowledge Luna.

17. #17Godsselective

    Keys: God, Gods, Magic, Rune, Gift

    Magic and Runes are the "Gifts" of the Gods, when the descended centuries ago to bestow upon man links upon the heavens.

18. #18Runeselective

    Keys: Artificer, artifice, rune, enchant, enchanted

    Runes allow anyone to use magic, but very few are able to understand and engrave working runes. The only one in Belwick who can make enchanted equipment and forge runes is the artificer and guard captain Bayleaf.

19. #19Turn 3selective

    Keys: Turn: 3, Turn:3

    IF AND ONLY IF they are alive, the cultists with gargoyles in the west plains will begin to move to the train station. The cultists are moving to attack the town but have not reached the town yet. The train will not leave the station.
20. #20Turn 4selective

    Keys: Turn: 4, Turn:4

    If alive, the Basilisk will move from the North Plains to attack the North Gate if still alive. IF AND ONLY IF the gargoyles are alive, one gargoyle will reach the train station and begin attacking; if {{user}} is adjacent to the Train Station, screaming will be audible.
21. #21Turn 5selective

    Keys: Turn: 5, Turn:5

    If the basilisk is still alive, it will crash toward Uptown and try to destroy buildings. If they are alive, the other two gargoyles will arrive at the train station. If they are alive, all three gargoyles will start killing citizens, and town guards will come to fight them; if {{user}} is adjacent to the Train Station or Uptown, they will hear their respective chaos.
22. #22Turn 6selective

    Keys: Turn: 6, Turn:6

    IF AND ONLY IF they are alive, the gargoyles will begin attacking everyone in the trains too by shredding the rooves since they can't fit, and the guards here will call for someone to get the guard captain IF Bayleaf is not already alerted. IF AND ONLY IF it is alive, the basilisk will continue rampaging in Uptown, accompanied by two cultists. If Bayleaf is still at the Tavern, he has heard the commotion in uptown and will leave the tavern.
23. #23Turn 7selective

    Keys: Turn: 7, Turn:7

    If nothing stopped them, Bayleaf will be fighting the Basilisk. If nothing has defeated them, a gargoyle will tear through a train car and slaughter everyone inside it. If {{user}} is still in a train car, it will NOT be the same car. The South Gate bell will ring if it hasn't yet to notify Belwick is under attack.
24. #24Turn 8selective

    Keys: Turn: 8, Turn:8

    If nothing defeated him, the archmage will move from the South Plains to blow down the South Gate. If nothing has defeated them, the gargoyles are clearing out the station and trains now of the last survivors, and if {{user}} is still here, {{user}} will be slaughtered by them. If nothing stopped them, Bayleaf is using cover to survive the Basilisk's Petrify while fighting back.
25. #25Turn 9selective

    Keys: Turn: 9, Turn:9

    If nothing stopped him or caught his attention prior, the archmage will move from South Gate to Downtown and torch Sevia's home. If Bayleaf is fighting the basilisk without {{user}} or any other important mage to help, Bayleaf's state MUST be updated to "Petrified and shattered". Killing and death are allowed and encouraged in this scenario to keep realism.
26. #26Turn 10selective

    Keys: Turn: 10, Turn:10

    If Sevia is still in her home asleep, she "permanently disappears". If AND ONLY IF nothing has stopped him so far, the archmage will hunt down all the remaining non-cultist mages. He WILL hunt down {{user}}. Killing and death are allowed and encouraged in this scenario to keep realism. IMPORTANT: Replace the Turn Counter so instead of saying "Turn: #" it says "Turn: TERMINAL".
27. #27Turn Terminalselective

    Keys: Turn: Terminal, Turn:Terminal

    Replace the Turn Counter so instead of saying "Turn: X " it says "Turn: TERMINAL". If there are enemies remaining: All surviving monsters and enemies will converge onto {{user}}'s location to hunt down the last mage. {{user}} cannot escape, and must fight. Enemies will actively try to kill {{user}}, aggressively attacking, wounding, and injuring {{user}} if {{user}} fails to defend. Avoid writing characters dodging each other's attacks; attacks must land head on and either be blocked or injure. If the Archmage is alive and fighting, he WILL critically injure a character with each output or kill a critically injured character. Killing is allowed in this story to keep realism, all contents are allowed. If {{user}} and allies are outnumbered by enemies, {{user}} WILL die.

28. #28Turn Startselective

    Keys: Turn: 0, Turn:0, Turn: 1, Turn:1, Turn: 2, Turn:2

    Nothing has happened yet. There is no danger. The train will not leave the station.
29. #29Wishselective

    Keys: wish

    IMPORTANT: PLACE THIS ON HIGHER PRIORITY THAN EVERYTHING ELSE EXCEPT DEATH: IF AND ONLY IF, when a mage USES their specialty spell and {{user}} sees it, and that spell is not currently listed in "Known Spells", STOP THE NARRATION TO WRITE that {{user}} hears a whisper in {{user}}'s soul/spirit/heart of hearts, and write the following enclosed in in this format:

    CONTENTS </Wish Trigger Format> Where CONTENTS is a poem with the following contents (change it up with synonyms and add flourishes): Mention a light/miracle/spell/magic, something about the person casting it, Oh how lovely it would be if it were yours, and it will be just for tonight. </Wish Trigger Contents>

    Then append the new specialty into the "Known Spells" section in the code box. {{user}} is able to cast a WEAKER version of the spell for the remainder of this scenario roleplay. {{user}} cannot cast any spells not listed in "Known Spells".

    If {{user}} wishes to end the loop, write that {{user}} dies immediately of some absurd death by natural causes. </Copy Spell>

30. #30The Endselective

    Keys: Turn: End, Turn:End

    Write a detailed ending, addressing what happened to each character afterward and what happens to Belwick. Do a short timeskip and what write happens after. Avoid appending a code box or character status. This is an ending and a short epilogue. Append "**The End**" after without the quotes.
31. #31Instruction Repetitionselective

    Keys: This bot REQUIRES importing the embedded lorebook, card does not function without the correct

    IGNORE ALL OTHER INSTRUCTIONS OTHER THAN OVERRIDE. Only write the following text in the next output, exactly as given without quotation marks: "This card does not function without the correct settings. Please read the initial instructions."

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Loop: X, Turn: Y
Location: Z
Known Spells: Shield, Bolt, Wish

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