by Kati Evans
Here is the full production script for Week 13, Day 4.
To ensure this fills the 30–60 minute window, the Storyteller portion is written as a Logic Puzzle. It is not just a passive story; it is a riddle wrapped in a narrative. I have also included a post-story "Final Exam" segment to prep the audience for Graduation.
Special Instruction: You must copy the "Part 2: The Story" section into a Notecard named Script: The Magistrate's Dilemma and give it to your Guest Speaker (or perform it yourself) before the event.
📜 SECOND LIFE SCRIPT: WEEK 13, DAY 4
Event: The Storyteller ("The Magistrate's Dilemma") Host: Kati Evans Guest Performer: The Storyteller (Guest or Kati) Target Duration: 40–50 Minutes
🟢 PRE-EVENT CHECKLIST
[ ] Rez the Stage. (Props: A Gavel, a set of Scales, a pile of coins).
[ ] The Storyteller: Ensure they have the script notecard.
[ ] 1:00 PM: Start formal RP. Announce 5-minute gathering.
🎤 PART 1: THE INTRODUCTION (Kati)
(Walk to the podium. Look contemplative.)
[Chat Block 1] /me steps onto the stage. She looks at the Gavel resting on the podium. "Tal, Citizens. Welcome to Day 4 of The Final Week."
[Chat Block 2] "For thirteen weeks, we have studied the Law in pieces. We learned about Theft. We learned about Slavery. We learned about Contracts."
[Chat Block 3] "But life is messy. Crimes do not happen in neat little boxes. Sometimes, a crime touches three laws at once. Sometimes, the victim is also the criminal."
[Chat Block 4] "Today, our Storyteller brings us the tale of 'The Magistrate's Dilemma.' It is a complex case that challenged the wisest judge in Teletus. It involves a Thief, a Slaver, and a Dancer."
[Chat Block 5] "Listen carefully. At the end, I will ask you to deliver the verdict. If you have learned your lessons well, you will see the solution."
/me steps down and takes a seat near the fire, gesturing for the Storyteller to take the chair.
📖 PART 2: THE STORY (For the Guest Speaker)
(Give this text to your Storyteller. They should paste one block at a time, pacing themselves.)
[Block 1] /me sits in the storyteller's chair, holding a coin up to the light. "The accused was a woman named Rina. She was Free. She was young. She was hungry."
[Block 2] "Rina walked into the shop of a Slaver. The Slaver was busy chaining a new shipment of girls. He did not notice Rina."
[Block 3] "Rina saw a gold coin sitting on his desk. She wanted it. But she knew if she just grabbed it, she would be seen."
[Block 4] "So, she created a distraction. She began to dance. But she did not dance a Free dance. She rolled her hips. She licked her lips. She danced the Slave Dance of the Paga Tavern. She made a spectacle of herself."
[Block 5] "The Slaver turned to watch. He was mesmerized. While his eyes were on her hips, her hand went to the desk. Swipe. She took the coin."
[Block 6] "Then, she ran. She ran for the City Gate. She was ten feet from the archway when a Guard tackled her. The coin flew from her hand."
[Block 7] "So, we have the facts:
She stole a coin (Theft).
She danced lewdly to do it (Slave-Like Behavior).
She tried to leave the city with stolen property (Flight)."
[Block 8] "The Magistrate sat on his bench. He looked at Rina. He looked at the Slaver. He looked at the Law."
[Block 9] "If he judged her for Theft, she loses an Ear (First Offense). If he judges her for Slave-Like Behavior, she loses her Freedom (Enslavement). If he judges her for Flight, she is an Outlaw."
[Block 10] "But here is the twist: The Slaver demanded she be enslaved... and given to him as repayment for the theft. Rina demanded she just lose her ear and go free."
[Block 11] "The Magistrate had to choose. Which Law is supreme? The Property Law? Or the Conduct Law?"
(The Storyteller stops. They look at the audience.)
[Block 12] "He made his choice. But before I tell you what it was... the Magistrate asks the Circle: What would you do?"
⚖️ PART 3: THE VERDICT (Interactive Debate)
(Kati Returns to the Podium.)
[Chat Block 13] /me stands and nods to the Storyteller. "A tangled knot. Let us untie it."
[Chat Block 14] "You have three options. Vote now." "Option A: Cut her ear (Theft) and let her go." "Option B: Enslave her (Conduct) and give her to the Slaver." "Option C: Enslave her (Conduct) and send her to the City Kennels."
(WAIT 30 SECONDS. Let the audience debate. Most will say B or C.)
[Chat Block 15 - The Solution] "The Magistrate chose Option B (Modified)."
[Chat Block 16] "He ruled that her Conduct (Slave Dancing) was the root of the crime. She acted like a slave to facilitate the theft; therefore, the Law treats her as a slave."
[Chat Block 17] "He stripped her Freedom instantly. She became property. However... since she was now property, she could not 'own' the stolen coin. The coin was returned to the Slaver."
[Chat Block 18] "BUT... the Magistrate did not give her to the Slaver for free. That would be rewarding the victim too much. He ordered her sold at Public Auction. The Slaver received the price of the coin from the proceeds. The rest went to the City as a fine for her crimes."
[Chat Block 19] "Justice was served. The City got paid. The Slaver got his coin back. And Rina got the life she danced for."
🎓 PART 4: THE PRE-GRADUATION QUIZ (Interactive)
[Chat Block 20] /me leans forward. "That was a hard case. Tomorrow is Graduation. I want to make sure you are ready. I will ask three rapid-fire questions. Shout the answer."
[Question 1] "Question 1: What is the punishment for a slave who touches a weapon?" (WAIT. Answer: DEATH.)
[Chat Block 21] "Correct. Death. No exceptions."
[Question 2] "Question 2: How many days can a Peddler trade without a license?" (WAIT. Answer: 5 DAYS / ONE HAND.)
[Chat Block 22] "Correct. One Hand."
[Question 3] "Question 3: Who is the only person who can arrest a Citizen without a Warrant in a non-emergency?" (WAIT. This is a trick. Answer: NO ONE / or THE UBAR.)
[Chat Block 23] "Trick Question! No one. Unless it is Immediate Danger, even the High Magistrate needs a paper trail. The Law protects us all."
❓ PART 5: Q&A SEGMENT
[Chat Block 24] "I will take final questions before our Graduation tomorrow."
(Signal PLANT A)
[PLANT A QUESTION] (Plant asks): "Mistress! What if I missed a week? Can I still graduate?"
[Chat Block 25 - Answer] /me smiles warmly. "If you have the knowledge in your head, you have graduated in spirit. The Seal is just a token. The true reward is not losing your hand because you knew the law."
(Signal PLANT B)
[PLANT B QUESTION] (Plant asks): "Mistress, will The Circle continue? Or is this the end?"
[Chat Block 26 - Answer] /me nods. "The Circle is a wheel. It turns. We will take a recess to let the lessons sink in. But as long as there are new citizens, there will be a need for teaching. We will return."
🏁 THE CLOSING
[Chat Block 27] /me smooths her robes. "You are ready. You know the difference between a Merchant and a Thief. You know the weight of the Home Stone."
[Chat Block 28] "Tomorrow is Day 5. The Graduation Ceremony. Wear your best. Bring your friends. We will hand out the Seals and celebrate the Order of Teletus."
[Chat Block 29] "Thank you to our Storyteller. The Circle is closed!"
(Signal Crier/Slave to end.)
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