The Butler

Class Summary
Converted Class: The Servant/The Invoker The Butler class is an "Offensive" type for the Blue Dragon faction. This class excels at occupying, very useful for end-game; social engineering is another perk, but only useful if tricky with it. If you suspect The King to be corrupt, you can also  Poison him, but be careful about this one, as you commit suicide if he was an ally, after all.

While playing The Butler, strategize how you can bring others to your side with your Loud Whisper and Private Matter abilities. You can  Reveal yourself with a public  Whisper  if you are about to be accused of Treason, but by doing so, you lose your advantages.

Occupying can help win the end-game once you narrow down the enemy to a select few. If no murders occur that night, there's a good chance you occupied a "Killer" type.



Strategy

 * Your Toxic Wine ability is a very useful weapon to turn the table and catch The Black Rose (the antagonist) faction members off-guard. The problem, however, is that there is no hard rule on when to use it. Some may argue that the ideal time is during the early part of the game: If The King is a member of The Black Rose from the get-go, it will be a disaster for The Blue Dragon faction. Other players argue that the best time is during the end-game as a "last stand maneuver" to turn the table in a time of crisis.
 * Remember that your Serve Wine ability will put The Blue Dragon at a disadvantage if you hit the wrong person.
 * If you're about to be executed for Treason, use your  Whispers to prove that you're The Butler. However, you still need to convince people that you're The Butler (Good), not The Servant (Bad).
 * Your  Whisper abilities are a very powerful weapon for social engineering; it will take some time to practice.
 * During the end-game, where there is only one member of The Black Rose faction remaining, it would be a good strategy to use your Serve Wine ability on the person that you're most suspicious of; if no one dies, you may have just found The Assassin of The Black Rose.
 * Note: the Butler can successfully poison the King even if the King has set up guards for the night.

Lore: An Interview with a Butler
It's very interesting living the life of a Butler in the King's court. The faithful Butler takes care of all the minor issues that the King is far above in his daily routine. Ever-faithful to his liege, the Butler's loyalty is a cornerstone of our great worth ethic here in Adiart. Even one with low class blood can provide a direct service to his majesty and his children. We asked the Kings current Butler what it means to work at the castle:

"It's a privilege of the highest caliber to serve my Liege in such a troubling time. It is my duty to ensure his attention be on the matters that truly besiege our fair kingdom. I entertain his guests and provide the attentiveness worthy of his majesty's grace. Of course, this includes keeping a steady supply of wine, ensuring meals are properly arranged, keeping sir and madams clothes immaculate at all times; also sending and receiving messages while ensuring, at all times, that the reputation of the kingdom is up-kept to his majesty's exemplary standards. Any Butler worth his salt will ensure that the good King's wishes are upheld, even at the expense of his own life. Of course, this doesn't mean my life is entirely devoted to his majesty's pleasure. I often find that resting improves my efficiency and, with his majesty's leave, I get half a day off every Sunday to partake in my own pleasures amongst the townsfolk. I do find beauty in the world outside the castle - even if there's not much to see beyond these gates… I am privileged to have such an understanding liege.”

-- Magnasword2, Loremaster

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