Round Four

Round Four - Examination

Welcome to Round Four! We've found the body, and learned a little more about the characters and suspects. Let's find out more about what who knows, and who you should suspect!

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We have returned, flashlight in hand, to the wine vault. In the light you can see the labyrinth formed by the stacked oak barrels of wine, and almost get lost. Coming upon the body, you confirm that it is Esme, and you immediately see the cause of her death. A golden corkscrew juts out of the right side of her neck, like a vampire's bite. There appears to be something inscribed on the corkscrew, but the pool of blood prevents you from getting a good look.

The sight of Esme's body is too gruesome for some of the guests, and you decide to return to the main house to ponder these new clues.

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Alice Brandon

You looked at the clock in the wine vault. It stopped when the power went out at 6:45pm. Where was everybody? Who was the last person to see Esme Cullen alive? You last saw her at 3:45pm, when you had a brief conversation with her at her house about your upcoming novel. You left Esme and went home to call your publisher.

At 5:30 pm you were swimming in your pool when you saw Edward Masen and Rosalie Hale in the rose garden, but by the time you got out of the pool to see what was going on, Rosalie had left.

Around 6:45 you saw Rosalie Hale heading towards the wine vault. You noticed that she was wearing a different outfit than she had that afternoon. Even though you noticed Bella Swan sitting on the back porch of the house watching you, you followed Rosalie to the Wine Vault. You trailed her as she made her way through the labyrinth of halls, never letting her out of your sight…

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Edward Masen

You last saw Esme Cullen alive at 5:30 pm when you were taking a break from work. Esme was walking towards the wine vault with Jasper Whitlock.

At 6:30 pm, you went to the wine vault to work on a short in the wiring. You were sure that you turned off the electricity, but at 6:45 you were shocked by a jolt of electricity that knocked you unconscious for fifteen minutes. The jolt of electricity must have shorted out the lights in the wine vault.

You wonder why Alice Brandon was almost as devastated as Esme when Carlisle Cullen died. You wonder why Alice is so interested in the life and death of Carlisle. Her interest seems too extreme to be strictly professional.

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Bella Swan

Beside Esme's body you found a piece of paper. This is the secret clue for this round.

A note written on Volturi Vineyards letterhead. It is dated today.

            Dear Bella,

As you know, life has been so hard since Carlisle's death. I struggle each day to find the strength to continue on. The thought of selling my home, and our business is too much for me to bear, but as you know, I can no longer afford to run the winery.I am lost. I am alone. This will be my last day, my last twilight, I will look no more for the promise of tomorrow. My sleeping pills should ensure that.You have been so good to me this last year, such a comfort, and you are truly my best friend, more of a sister really. I want you to have Volturi Vineyard. Run it, or sell it, whatever will make you happy my dearest friend. I want you to live where I cannot.With love and gratitude,Esme Cullen

You last saw Esme Cullen alive during lunch. Around 4:00 pm, you quickly drove back to the library and checked out a copy of Dr. Alice Brandon's last book. Soon afterwards you were sitting on the Cullen's back porch reading the almost best seller, and waiting for Esme to finish showing Jasper around the farm.

She never returned.

Around 6:45 you noticed Alice Brandon come from her house next door. She followed someone into the wine vault. Moments later you saw the lights in the window of the vault flicker and go out.

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Jasper Whitlock

The handwriting on Esme's note looks familiar; you have seen it somewhere else recently.

At 5:15 pm, you met with Esme again. Together you found a cozy corner in the wine vault to sample various wines and discuss the sale of the vineyard. You were still drinking together when the lights flickered and went out. You heard someone screaming from the other end of the building. Esme told you to wait there while she investigated. That was the last time you saw her alive.

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Emmett Hale

You last saw Esme Cullen alive around 3:45 when you passed by the house and overheard her talking to Alice about Alice's new book. You continued on your bird watching walk in the fields.

You had just finished a business call in the study when you heard Jasper Whitlock say, "Are you sure about this Aunt Bella?" Then you saw her hand him a small pill bottle.

You were bird watching most of the afternoon, and were out in the grape fields when you noticed the wine vault lights flicker and go out. You thought it was odd, but then you heard Rosalie screaming. You ran inside the building from the back door, but soon got lost in the labyrinth of halls. You did not find Rosalie until you came back into the house, and saw the other guests gathered.

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Rosalie Hale

You last saw your sister, Esme, alive around lunchtime. You spent much of the day by yourself, but you did meet with Emmett in your bedroom for a short time, around 2:00.

You sat with Bella Swan on the back porch for a short time, and the discussion turned towards life goals. You told her that you want to move to California and become an actor, if you didn't have your husband clinging to your neck.

Bella shared that she has a similar dream of escaping a small town to live an exciting life, and that she plans to do something about it. She didn't elaborate though, but she grinned and laughed, almost maniacally.

Round Four - Secrets

The characters will reveal their secrets when asked or challenged.

Dr. Alice Brandon

You loved Carlisle Cullen. You and he had an affair prior to his death. Esme suspected the affair, and confronted Carlisle about it. Even though he was in love with you, he broke off the affair, and he and Esme decided to seek counseling to save their marriage. You were heartbroken, and he died days later.

Edward Masen

At 5:30 pm, you were cleaning the fountain in the garden when Rosalie approached you. You talked for a while. Soon you were flirting, and before you could stop it you were kissing passionately.

Bella Swan

You have always dreamed of becoming a Hollywood Star, like in a popular vampire movie, or on the Broadway stage. Today you quit your job at the library.

Jasper Whitlock

You demanded that your Aunt Bella tell you why she wanted you to pretend to be a prosperous real estate developer to try to buy the Volturi Vineyard cheaply, or you wouldn't go through with the scheme. Bella told you a story of gold buried on the land, and said it was worth millions. Her plan to obtain the land, and the story of buried treasure sounded deranged, but she kept saying that she was desperate to leave this small, cold, rainy town, promising you more and more of the profit.
At 2:15 pm your Aunt Bella sneaked out to your car with a bottle of sleeping pills. She told you to crush them and keep them in your pocket. If Esme refuses to sell the vineyard to you, then you were to slip them into her drink at the first chance.

Emmett Hale

At 2:00 you were in your room with Rosalie. She was distraught that Esme would not give her a loan. Rosalie actually cried right in front of you.
You were bird watching in the Rose Garden's gazebo at 5:30, when you saw your wife flirting and kissing Edward Masen.

Rosalie Hale

At 5:30 you found yourself by the fountain in the Rose Garden. Edward Masen was there, and you began talking and flirting. Soon the situation became passionate, and you kissed. You left soon though, promising to meet up with Edward later in the evening, after Emmett fell asleep. By 6:00 you had left the garden to change clothes.
At 6:45 you decided to try to find Edward again, but didn't see him outside. You decided to check the wine vault, knowing it was the perfect place for an rendezvous. While wandering through the labyrinth you ran into Edward. At the same time you saw him, you heard a loud popping sound. The lights flickered and went out. You screamed.
You don't remember what happened after that, until you found yourself back at the house with the rest of the guests.

The plot thickens! Hiding and lying, some of these characters are doing that a lot. But who killed Esme, and why?

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