[RP Plotline] Murder mystery

[Kizo 41]

Some weeks ago, a group of monks at a shrine to the North of Port Hachou were all found dead, eviscerated as though by a beast, their bodies posed in various positions to mimic liveness. Ever since, rumors have surfaced of other sets of murders across the Land of Fire.

A number of shinobi loyal to the Hidden Leaf and unlikely to have gone rogue, have not returned from their missions, or been found dead altogether. Merchant caravans have been left decimated on the roads. These events lead to a brief increase in scavenging - until the vultures themselves found themselves prey to the mysterious killer.

At present, there are a few sources for leads which can be pursued;

• While the scene to the North of Port Hachou has been neglected and much of the evidence spoiled by the passage of time, there are other, more recent incidents that can be investigated.
• The Bounty Hunter Kaidan was on-scene at the murders which took place at the Shrine. Allegedly, he slept through the entire ordeal. As of right now, no one knows why he was on the scene in the first place.
• Because there have been a number of missing Leaf shinobi, it’s quite likely that Konohagakure has started an investigation of their own into the matter.
• The victims' families and close acquaintances can also be investigated and spoken with.
• As some of the victims were wealthy, it’s likely that some of their scavenged possessions have been put up for sale on the Black Market.

Edited November 28, 2021 by Kizo

[Kizo 41]

Notes:

You're always welcome to explore things that aren't in the above bullet point list: there are plenty of things to investigate, however some of them are too spoilery to put in an introduction thread.

This thread will be updated as needed to reflect how the plotline is developing.

The plot is set up to accommodate different groups and perspectives. For instance, if a Leaf-based RP group wants to pursue the Leaf-based stuff, they're more easily able to do so, though they would also be able to investigate the Black Market as well, albeit under disguise. Similarly, rogue or neutral groups will be able to investigate the Black Market and Bounty Hunter breadcrumbs, as well as any rumors circulating in circles of similarly legally gray individuals.

This plotline is open to all serious participants (new or experienced roleplayers both). If you troll, I'll simply bar you from my events.

If you're unsure of how to participate or engage, please let me know thru the forums or on discord (Kizo#5718).

Edited November 28, 2021 by Kizo