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Welcome to the Cold Cycle 720 (Active Cities)

Last post by Pegasus « Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:23 pm
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by Pegasus » Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:23 pm » in Announcements

Cold Cycle: Arc 720

Welcome to the Cold Cycle 720. Every Cycle in Standing Trials runs over four real life months and has two in-character seasons. The Cold Cycle has Vhalar (123 Trials) and then Zi'da (93 Trials) which are open for you to play. All new threads from October 1st 2020 -February...

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Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:23 pm
News & New Features!

This thread will keep you updated on news and new features!

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The PSF

New Subforums

So, one of the things that has changed in the new site is that the new PSF is visible to everyone. This provides us an opportunity and so, this morning I've created some subforums in there - for completed / approved threads. You'll note that there are now separate...
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New Player Guide!

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by Pegasus » Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:10 pm » in Announcements

New Player Starting Guide Hi there and welcome to the site! We're glad that you've taken an interest in our story and hope, with the help of this guide, that you'll stick around and enjoy all the chaos-packed adventures we have planned. But first, you're probably wondering what Standing Trials is...

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Standing Trials Terms of Use

Last post by Munchkin « Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:52 pm
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by Pegasus » Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:50 pm » in Announcements

Standing Trials: Rules and Expectations

The Website: Standing Trials ( ), referred to through the rest of this thread as the website , our website , the site , our site , Standing Trials , and Trials .
You: The person reading these words right now.
The Staff: All users who are identified as...

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Key Locations in Gleam

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Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:21 pm
Key NPCs in Gleam

Shopkeepers, traders, guild representatives, and service professionals.

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The Music Speaks to Me

In dealing with her depression, Cierne experiences unusual sounds and tastes while under the effects of alcohol.

Last post by Cierne « Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:15 am

by Cierne » Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:15 am

4th of Zi’da, Arc 720
The air held a particular tension. Like when someone farts and they’re just waiting for someone to smell it. Fortunately, Cierne hadn’t passed any gas, but unfortunately that left her with the inability to place her finger on why the air held a strange feel about it.

Her...

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Last post by Cierne
Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:15 am
The First Battle of The Three Blade Tournament

Balthazar and Woe spar and make a bet.

Last post by Balthazar Black « Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:01 am
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by Balthazar Black » Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:55 pm

59 Ymiden 720

On the first day, Balthazar stood out behind Woe's stone home in Lair holding the sword he'd been gifted with no real idea of what to do with it. He was still trying to get a feel for the weight of the red hot blade and it was never quite as natural as using his hands or feet. He'd...

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Last post by Balthazar Black
Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:01 am
Boyfriend Troubles

A job thread where Cierne advises a young woman to find someone better while making her a whisky sour.

Last post by Cierne « Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:51 pm

by Cierne » Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:51 pm

23rd of Vhalar, Arc 720
“You’d think he’d give me a raise after how long I’ve been working here,” Delilah grumbled, studying the bar counter as though it held the answers she was seeking. She hadn’t asked anything aloud, but she wondered why she wasn’t being paid as well as she thought she...

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Last post by Cierne
Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:51 pm
Something Orange and Sweet

Cierne spends the day with Diaval slicing and dicing some pumpkins (with the addition of some heavenly pie).

Last post by Cierne « Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:00 am

by Cierne » Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:00 am

64th of Vhalar, Arc 720
“How the fuck does one do this?” Cierne grumbled, losing her grip on the carving knife.

“Don’t let my mom hear you say those atrocious obscenities,” Diaval playfully scoffed.

Ignoring his attempted banter, Cierne dropped the knife and stared at the pumpkin before her....

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Last post by Cierne
Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:00 am
• Solo • SOCK Puppet Theater Invitation

Woe visits a certain tea house and saloon in the Gleam. There he meets a group of like-minded individuals who are interested in discussing politics, philosophy, and revolutionary propositions.

Last post by Woe « Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:10 pm

by Woe » Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:10 pm

33rd of Zi'da 720

Woe tapped the stiffened parchment against the back of his hand, considering the writing in Vahanic upon it. And then the subtext in Common.

For a casual discussion on matters concerning the betterment of our fair Nation.

He scoffed at the common, not for its content, but the...

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Last post by Woe
Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:10 pm
Overcoming Rocky Obstacles Pt. 2

After having dealt with the damage that occurred in Shanty, Cierne devotes some time to helping her friend.

Last post by Cierne « Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:20 am

by Cierne » Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:20 am

1st of Vhalar, Arc 720
“Your parents’ house,” Cierne gasped. “It looks…”

“Like shit.”

“Diaval!” Diaval’s mother strode over to him and feigned slapping his hand. “Good manners means limiting your use of vulgar expressions.”

Diaval turned to Cierne and rolled his eyes so his mother couldn’t...

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Last post by Cierne
Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:20 am
• Event • 2. Down Beneath [AoQ Event Part One | Mature]

The Assault on Quacia. Quacia Hot Cycle 720 Event. Woe, Vito.

Last post by Vito Rossau « Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:28 am
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66th of Ymiden, Arc 720

Down the stairs, Vito and Woe had the choice whether to close the door behind them - and further, there was a deadbolt lock made of metal to reinforce the stone door. A choice to lock the door or not would also have to be made.

At the...
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Last post by Vito Rossau
Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:28 am
• Event • 3. All Alone [AoQ Event Part One | Mature]

The Assault on Quacia. Quacia Hot Cycle 720 Event. Balthazar.

Last post by Balthazar Black « Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:00 am
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66th of Ymiden, Arc 720

As the congregation of innocent citizens departed, along with Woe's contingent of soldiers, and the priests... that left Balthazar in the partially barricaded nave with seventeen soldiers ready to follow his lead.

A handful of the...
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Last post by Balthazar Black
Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:00 am
Exploring New Hardships

After the earthquake that struck Quacia on the 30th, Cierne and Diaval go out and explore the damage.

Last post by Cierne « Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:55 am

by Cierne » Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:55 am

32nd of Saun, Arc 720
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Last post by Cierne
Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:55 am
The Broken Toy

While getting some fresh air to help with (yet another) hangover, Cierne comes across two fighting boys. Curious, she aims to know the cause of the fight by using empathy.

Last post by Doran « Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:23 am
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by Cierne » Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:46 am

26th of Saun, Arc 720
Cierne had been told by Everton that fresh air and clean water were two very promising ways to get rid of a hangover. She had asked him where he had gotten his facts unless he himself had been a heavy drinker (because he wasn’t anymore, at least to her knowledge), because it...

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Last post by Doran
Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:23 am
Break It Up! Pt. 1

It's a busy day at the pub and Cierne is scrambling around trying to keep up with the many drink requests being thrown her way.

Last post by Doran « Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:46 am
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by Cierne » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:14 am

24th of Saun, Arc 720
Upon observing just how cacophonous the tavern was, Cierne began to wonder if today was some sort of holiday and she just wasn’t aware of it.

Large groups continuously flowed in through the front doors, claiming tables far too small for the size of their parties. She had...

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Last post by Doran
Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:46 am
And the Ground Rumbles

On the 30th, Quacia experiences a devastating earthquake.

Last post by Doran « Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:09 am
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by Cierne » Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:48 pm

30th of Saun, Arc 720
People say you remember where you were during a traumatic experience or natural disaster. Cierne would definitely remember where she was during the earthquake that struck Quacia, though her location was nowhere important and she wouldn’t dare tell anyone if they asked.

The...

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Last post by Doran
Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:09 am
No Blood of Mine

After following one of the wayward house children, Cierne finds out that they have started a fight with someone of questionable sexuality. She intervenes which puts strain on their relationship.

Last post by Pig Boy « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:21 pm
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by Cierne » Wed Sep 02, 2020 6:04 am

1st of Saun, Arc 720
Quinn was up to something, she just knew it. Though, she didn’t know what it was, she was determined to find out.

Over the course of the last several days he had been acting a little strange. Well, stranger than he usually was. He was seemingly more closed off, less social,...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:21 pm
Break It Up! Pt. 2

In addition to already being stressed by the large crowd of bar-goers, Cierne notices a skirmish is on the rise in the tavern, and feels it's somehow her responsibility to intervene before it starts!

Last post by Cierne « Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:19 am

by Cierne » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:19 am

24th of Saun, Arc 720
Continued from here .

Unfortunately for her, as soon as she had turned to begin another cocktail, a voice rang out amongst the rest.

“Don’t you touch her, asshole!”

How Cierne was able to hear that voice amongst the rest was beyond her. Perhaps it was because it had...

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Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:19 am
• Placeholder • Ataraxia

Last post by Vito Rossau « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:13 am

by Vito Rossau » Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:13 am

30TH OF SAUN, ARC 720 Another tentative placeholder!

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Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:13 am
• Placeholder • Spare The Ones That Weep

Last post by Vito Rossau « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:11 am

by Vito Rossau » Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:11 am

27TH OF SAUN, ARC 720 Another tentative placeholder!

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Last post by Vito Rossau
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:11 am
• Placeholder • The Wasp In Your Sheets

Last post by Vito Rossau « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:07 am

by Vito Rossau » Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:07 am

3RD OF SAUN, ARC 720 Another tentative placeholder!

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Last post by Vito Rossau
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:07 am
• Placeholder • Everything That Rises

Last post by Vito Rossau « Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:39 am

by Vito Rossau » Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:39 am

14TH OF SAUN, ARC 720 Very tentative wealth thread placeholder....

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Last post by Vito Rossau
Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:39 am
• Closed • Boy, You Gonna Learn...

Vito plz

Last post by Woe « Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:07 pm
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by Woe » Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:34 am

48th of Ymiden 720, midnight.

Woe thought as Vito recited his prayer, that the Tribunal had overcome his confusion. Enough that Woe could withdraw the watchful pincers of the Arachnid that hovered over his tangle, ready to intervene as soon as he showed signs of instability. The choice of prayer...

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Last post by Woe
Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:07 pm
• Placeholder • Run.

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by Juliano Ramires » Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:23 am

65 Ymiden, Arc 720

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Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:23 am
• Placeholder • A Last Time

Last post by Juliano Ramires « Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:10 am

by Juliano Ramires » Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:10 am

59 Ymiden, Arc 720

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Last post by Juliano Ramires
Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:10 am
Liquid Courage

Job thread where Cierne learns about a troubled man who’s finding the courage to ask his best friend out on a date.

Last post by Doran « Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:46 pm
Replies: 1
by Cierne » Wed Sep 02, 2020 6:11 am

4th of Saun, Arc 720
The bar was uncharacteristically quiet tonight. Cierne didn’t mind this though. It offered her more one on one time with her patrons. Those that came up to the bar and ordered a drink could actually spend more time talking to the bartender, spilling their half drunken secrets...

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Last post by Doran
Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:46 pm
Blister and Burn

Last post by Doran « Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:23 pm
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by Woe » Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:04 pm

62nd of Ymiden 720, After Midnight.

The walk from the Shanty would take Woe breaks before he saw the road that'd take him straight home. As his blade pierced and then sliced out from the brunette woman's neck, exhaustion began hit him. He did what he could, making a few strokes of the finger to...

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Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:23 pm

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