Murder in the Great Hall

[davedove]

The cast of our production (and their screen names):

Mr. Dove (davedove):The emcee for the evening
Mr. Panache (Panache): The powerful Moderator.
Mr. Splash (Splash_4): Mr. Panache’s devoted assistant.
Mr. Livingston (Livingston): The arrogant and self-absorbed former business partner.
Mr. Coemgen (Coemgen): Mr. Livingston’s assistant. He comes from the wrong side of the tracks and it shows.
Arlen (Arlen): Junior staff member of the League. A poet.
Unaspencia (unaspenser): Arlen’s eccentric wife. An “interpretive dancer”.
Ms. Pleater (Pleater): Another former partner who is more interested in the bottle than the balance sheet.
Mr. Wompet (Wompet): Mr. Panache’s mentally disturbed former partner.
Mr. Clockwork (Clockwork John): Former employee of Mr. Panache. Fired for disclosing secrets.
Ms. Griffin (LadyGriffin): Mr. Panache’s lawyer.

[davedove]

Our story begins.

You have all donned your finest formal attire and gathered for the Inaugural Hogmanay Celebration at the Great Golden Hall of X Marks the Scot. You have heard that Mr. Panache, one of the Moderators, is making a special announcement tonight.

You all mingle for some time, awaiting the official start of the event. As you enjoy the appetizers and before dinner drinks, you meet many of the other guests.

[davedove]

GENERAL CHATTER

Everyone feel free to contribute party chatter. Why did you come to the party? What is Mr. Panache going to announce?

[Weasel Mender]

OH my this is going to be fun


"At last I have been invited to the hall, instead of being picked up on the way! Has anyone seen the snacks? Which way to the malt celler, I hope it is on the way to the armory.

Ens Mender O.D
SECDET XMTSAS Saltire