Murder Mystery Dinner Party

Murder Mystery Dinner Party is a visual novel style mini-game involving a murder mystery party at the mansion of Joseph King, a Gold Dragon. When the party's host turns up dead, the player must investigate the rooms of Joseph King's mansion and interview the guests to solve his murder. The game was released on October 31, 2022, as part of the 2022 Halloween event, and was available on Dragon Cave for one week. It is currently playable at valkemare.com.

Synopsis

On a stormy Halloween night, the player is called to a murder mystery party to investigate the murder of the party's host, a Gold Dragon named Joseph King. The player's partner, Bob Copper, is already on the scene and has separated the partygoers into different rooms in the mansion so they may be interviewed. However, due to a grievous stubbed toe, Bob is unable to continue the investigation himself. He instructs the player to investigate the rooms of the mansion for clues, and interview the party guests for information.

Locations

Main floor

Foyer

The investigation begins in the foyer, where the player meets a Copper Dragon named Bob Copper. The player acts as Bob's assistant, and carries out the investigation on his behalf.

After investigating each room, the player will return to the foyer and be given the option to accuse one of the guests, or continue investigating in another room.

Ballroom

The exquisite ballroom is clearly the centerpiece of the entire mansion, with a lofty ceiling above and elegant tile work below. Extreme care has clearly gone into the holiday decorations, which cover every inch of the place. You vaguely wonder how much Joseph spent in decorations for this room alone. Or if he decorates this extravagantly for other holidays. Maybe if he were still alive, you could rent this place out for the yearly holiday party. You decide that's enough with the wishful thinking and actually get down to work.

Conservatory

Perfectly manicured plants of all types surround you, filling the air with a fresh scent. Underfoot is a stone path lined with masterfully crafted stones. The gentle trickle of water can be heard from somewhere in the darkened conservatory. Above, you can make out intricate interlocking arches framed by darkened glass. An elegant, gently-lit gazebo can be seen rising above the foliage, and within is a black tea dragon sipping delicately on their tea.

Dining Room

The once nice dining room now sits in tatters as a drake rampages through it, while a well-dressed Red dragon looks on with a defeated expression.

Game Room

You enter a lovely and comfy game room with a rustic pool table as the centerpiece. There is a large bust in the middle of the far wall. However, distracting you from observing the room is a Blancblack dressed in several pieces of gold and feathers, arguing loudly but indistinctly.

Kitchen

The smell of warm food greets you as you walk to the kitchen, only becoming stronger as the door opens. Spices line racks and platters of food are placed on the table, prepared to be served. The sound of an oven door closing catches your attention. Sheet of fresh cookies in hand, a dragon--seemingly made of cheese?--stands up.

Library

You enter the library. It is a large circular tower filled wall to wall with towering bookcases nearly bursting with books. To the side is a high table overflowing with scrolls. In the center of the room, a Thundersnow Dragon wearing a gold scarf is perusing several books at once and muttering to himself as he searches. He doesn't appear to notice you.

Lounge

Entering the lounge you notice that room seems very comfy. A good place to sit down and unwinde, perhaps listening to music on the... what's the word 'music box thing'.

Observatory

Your skin prickles with energy as you enter the daunting, arcane tower. Runes are carved into the very walls of this place, around each vaulting archway and on every pillar. Above, mystic lights swirl and dance on the domed ceiling, and intricately wrought metal and glass top this tower. In the middle of the massive room is a huge apparatus of clearly magical design and use, but you'd be hard pressed to even guess what it's for. Despite how impressive it all is, you tear your eyes away long enough to notice the arcana dragon inspecting the wonders this room has to offer.

Office

You enter an office of modest size, complete with any number of sturdy bookshelves, elegant lamps and an impressive-looking mahogany desk right in the middle of it all. On the shelves are rows of books interlaced with glittering instruments and other odds and ends. The mint dragon occupying the room currently has occupied himself with cleaning and tidying during his wait.

Study

A large desk sits at the far end of the study. Strewn about its surface are various papers. A Firegem Dragon is bent over in front of the desk, searching for something underneath. Your eyes seem drawn to the golden statue of an indistinct dragon on the back wall.

Upstairs

Guest Bedroom 1

The first guest room is a large suite with a plush bed and lavish decor. It looks as though someone has been staying in this room at least for a couple nights already. Draped across the velvet chaise is a male Silver dragon—its hard to miss him, since the candle lights shine on his scales to an almost blinding degree. He lifts his paw from over his eyes when you enter, and then re-slumps against the chaise with a melodramatic sigh.

Guest Bedroom 2

As you enter the guest room, you can't help but notice the large Pitfire standing beside the extravagant bed. He turns around as you enter with a quick swish of his cape and stares at you expectantly. Two lounge chairs surround a table with tea that has long since gone cold, and an ornate rug sprawls across the tiled floor.

Main Bedroom

You find yourself in a room fit for a king—Joseph King, to be precise. A disgustingly huge bed sets across from the door inviting you to forget about your investigation for a while, but there's no time for that. It is flaned by luxurious furniture. A genuine leather chaise sits to one side of the room, and the carpet underfoot is exceptionally plush. In the corner of your vision you catch the door to the wardrobe snapping shut.

Basement

A noticeable chill envelopes you as you descent into the basement. Several ornate lanters hang from the ceiling and glow ominously. Chains sway ever-so-slightly in your wake, and everything is cast in deep shadow. The air is thick and full of a strange odor that you just can't place. Amon the shadows are three vampire dragons talking between themselves in quiet murmurs.

Characters

Image	Name	Information	Location
	Bob Copper	A Copper Dragon and detective. Unfortunately grievously injured with a stubbed toe, Bob relies on the player to investigate Joseph King's murder.	Foyer
	Joseph King	A Gold Dragon and owner of the mansion. His body remains in the ballroom where he was killed. He was known for his eccentricity and love of puns.	Ballroom
	Chai Labeouf	A Black Tea Dragon. She loves gossip and tea.	Conservatory
	Herring	A Red Dragon. He sold pun books to Joseph King. Initially closed off, he will talk to the player more if the player wins Toast's trust.	Dining Room
	Toast Warnoff Screechsley	A Pseudo-wyvern Drake and Herring's pet.	Dining Room
	Eboni	A Blancblack Dragon.	Game Room
	Ivori	A Blancblack Dragon.	Game Room
	Brie	A Cheese Dragon. Works as a cook for Mr. King.	Kitchen
	Professor Nimbus	A Thundersnow Dragon.	Library
	Floyd	A Flamingo Wyvern. He was invited to the party by mistake.	Lounge
	Sabrina	An Arcana Dragon.	Observatory
	Sebastian	A Mint Dragon and Mr. King's butler.	Office
	Chichi RosenScale	A red Fire Gem Dragon. She is distraught after losing one of her horn rings.	Study
	Cristaria	A Seawyrm Pygmy.	Study
	Sir Sterling	A Silver Dragon	Guest Bedroom 1
	Bradwick "Brad" Pitfire	A Pitfire Dragon.	Guest Bedroom 2
	Mirelink	A Hooded Murkling Dragon and uninvited guest.	Main Bedroom
	Strong Vampire	A Vampire Dragon.	Basement
	Lady Vampire	A Vampire Dragon.	Basement
	Posh Vampire	A Vampire Dragon.	Basement