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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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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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Standing Trials Terms of Use

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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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Coldheart Hostel

Last post by Rakvald « Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:44 pm
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by Rakvald » Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:18 am

Coldheart Hostel

Description: An unassuming townhouse on the outskirts of the Gleam. From the outside, it's made of the same, dark granite stonework that the rest of the city appears enamored of. Sparse bloodlights and cave grapes grow from the sides of the grounds of the townhouse, vining...

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Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:44 pm
• Mature • Ignore the Man Behind the Curtain!

Last post by Doran « Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:08 am
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by Zunylanih » Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:56 am

Dialogue

26th of Cylus 720

The streets of the Gleam were well named. Everything was so... shiny and new. Like a brand new puppet unwrapped from its boxing, the epoxy finish still evident and unmarried by use. Underneath it all, of course, Keque was well aware of the rot that pervaded the city...

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Last post by Doran
Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:08 am
Tips and Tricks of Tavern Work Pt. 2

Cierne continues to learn tips and tricks of bartending from the lovely Delilah, making work go by very quickly! Warning: contains alcohol!

Last post by Pig Boy « Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:43 pm
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by Cierne » Fri Oct 30, 2020 1:21 pm

9th of Zi'da, Arc 720
Continued from here.
Delilah carefully put the sugar coated plate in the sink and figuratively washed her hands of it.

“I’ll leave it for the next guy,” she whispered to Cierne, nudging her playfully in the process.

Delilah then reached above her and grabbed a bottle of...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:43 pm
Tips and Tricks of Tavern Work Pt. 1

A night on the job proves to be a great learning experience as Delilah shows Cierne some tips and tricks on how to be a more proficient bartender. Warning: contains alcohol!

Last post by Pig Boy « Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:38 pm
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by Cierne » Fri Oct 30, 2020 1:18 pm

9th of Zi'da, Arc 720
Cierne was working with Delilah tonight. It had been requested of her to practice her mixology skills and Delilah was one of the best bartenders of the tavern, so it wasn’t surprising that Cierne was coupled with her to learn some new tricks of the bar.

She had arrived...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:38 pm
The First Battle of The Three Blade Tournament

Balthazar and Woe spar and make a bet.

Last post by Doran « Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:26 pm
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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 Doran
Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:26 pm
The Gossip of a Glass of Spiked Cider

Job thread where Cierne has to cater to a large party of young adults with some serious gossip about a kid who hung himself because his parents treated him terribly. Cierne yearns to know more so she inadvertently interjects herself into the conversation.

Last post by Pig Boy « Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:26 pm
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by Cierne » Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:45 am

6th of Zi'da, Arc 720
The room held a multitude of aromas that ranged from the sickeningly sweet (yet acrid) tequila to body odor to lemon juice. The room also held boisterous laughter, the sound of a loud fart and the clinking of glassware.

Cierne was stationed not behind the bar but at the...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:26 pm
Catching Up (and On Fire?!)

Everton takes some time to teach Cierne some more defiance techniques while catching up on how she’s doing. Cierne learns about Caress and how to help calm her mind.

Last post by Doran « Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:51 am
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by Cierne » Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:34 am

44th of Vhalar, Arc 720
“I think it’s time I trained you a little more so we don’t have another arson incident,” Everton announced, taking off his glasses and setting them down on the wooden steps of his back porch.

“It’s not arson if it’s on accident,” Cierne muttered, tying her flamboyantly...

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Last post by Doran
Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:51 am
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 Pig Boy « Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:46 pm
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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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Last post by Pig Boy
Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:46 pm
It's Just a Little Cough

Cierne catches wind of a sickness at Everton's. She rushes there only to find that her attempts at helping are futile. The only thing she can do is wait for the doctor's opinion, but the news she hears later that night is nothing short of horrific.

Last post by Pig Boy « Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:28 am
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by Cierne » Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:13 pm

18th of Zi'da, Arc 720
Cierne rushed to gather the most essential of belongings. Her heart was beating out of her chest in anticipation, but it was not the kind of anticipation someone would experience receiving a surprise birthday gift. No, this anticipation was much worse.

She had caught word...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:28 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 Doran « Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:28 pm
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by Cierne » Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:55 am

32nd of Saun, Arc 720
It was just a little too bright out for Cierne’s liking but that wasn’t going to stop her from spending quality time with Diaval

They had agreed to explore the damages left in the wake of the earthquake that occurred on the thirtieth. That being said, Cierne was waiting...

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Last post by Doran
Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:28 pm
Being the Third Wheel Pt. 2

After causing some tension amongst Diaval, his gal pal, and herself, Cierne comes to realize that maybe (just maybe) she's out of line. Therefore, she tries to rectify the problem by admitting her feelings.

Last post by Cierne « Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:19 pm

by Cierne » Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:19 pm

78th of Vhalar, Arc 720
Continued from here.
“Wait, you don’t think we’re dating?”

Devlyn’s words seemed to echo throughout the tavern. Cierne bit her lip in anticipation. She wasn’t worried about how the situation would unfold, she was just curious as to how Diaval would respond. Anticipation...

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Last post by Cierne
Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:19 pm
Being the Third Wheel Pt. 1

Cierne and Diaval are supposed to hang out at the tavern, but then Diaval arrives with a lady friend. Envious, Cierne decides to cause some chaos while nursing a glass of liquor (obviously).

Last post by Cierne « Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:14 pm

by Cierne » Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:14 pm

78th of Vhalar, Arc 720
Diaval was already twenty minutes late. Cierne had arrived at the tavern she worked at just like they had discussed, for it would be their location to hang out for the remainder of the night. But if he was just going to stand her up, what good was coming in the first...

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Last post by Cierne
Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:14 pm
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 Pig Boy « Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:41 pm
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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 head...

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Last post by Pig Boy
Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:41 pm
What's On Your Mind?

Everton decides to schedule a therapy session for Cierne after the death of Sezyn and Laina's disheartening diagnosis. Cierne goes and spends the afternoon playing cat and mouse with the therapist and their questions.

Last post by Cierne « Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:17 pm

by Cierne » Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:17 pm

20th of Zi'da, Arc 720
It had been exactly two trials since Cierne had learned about the death of Sezyn and Laina’s inability to walk. The sickness that had swept through Everton’s unofficial home for wayward troubled youths hadn’t gone without leaving its putrid mark on several of the...

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Last post by Cierne
Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:17 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 Pig Boy « Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:32 am
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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 Pig Boy
Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:32 am
Boyfriend Troubles

A job thread where Cierne advises a young woman to find someone better while making her a whisky sour. Not really mature but I can’t seem to remove the tagging after placing it.

Last post by Doran « Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:46 am
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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 Doran
Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:46 am
Catching Up (By Reading Someone’s Mind?!)

After practicing some defiance with her mentor (and getting burned in the process), Cierne changes tactics and learns more about empathy as per Everton’s request. Things get a little deep near the end and it isn’t what Cierne expected to happen at all.

Last post by Cierne « Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:51 am

by Cierne » Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:51 am

44th of Vhalar, Arc 720
After Everton had secured a thick bandage loosely around Cierne’s recently burned hand, he led her to the living room and sat her down on the floor next to the fire that was waging inside the fireplace. He joined her, crossing his legs and placing his hands palm down on...

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Last post by Cierne
Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:51 am
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 Doran « Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:06 pm
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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 Doran
Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:06 pm
• 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 Doran « Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:17 am
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by Woe » Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:10 pm

18th of Vhalar 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...

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Last post by Doran
Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:17 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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by Strange » Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:52 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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by Strange » Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:52 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
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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Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:46 am

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