A New Mystery

A New Mystery is an upcoming Halloween related event hosted by player and forum moderators. It bears similarities to the Mod Murder Mystery Event hosted in April 2010. Initially, some players thought this to be a hoax, but a Jagex moderator has confirmed otherwise.

Mysteries
The thread on the event reads as follows:

"Welcome everyone!

I have come across, what appears to be, a very important message. If I hadn't found it myself, I might not have believed this frightening news at all! But take my words, this did really happen and I decided to share it with you. Together we stand strong, but right now, my legs are shivering..

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Dear Diary,

The world around me twisted and all air was pressed out my lungs as I disappeared into the dark. As my feet touched the ground again, my lungs quickly filled with a chilly air. Welcomed by the splashing sounds of a fountain, I opened my eyes. I had arrived at Varrock square. Although I must have done it a hundred times now, I never got used to teleporting.

I marched through the castle outer gates, and then through the second gate. Every time I walk this route, I’m impressed by the seize and structure of the castle. ‘Who in their right mind would dare to battle this fortress?’ I asked myself while looking up to the high castle arch. I walked through the hallway I had walked many times before, getting closer to my destiny.

Upon entering the room, a nice gentle voice greeted me: ‘How good to see you again!’ said Reldo as he shook my hand. ‘What brings you here?’ ‘You know me, I fancy a good book from time to time’ I replied with a small grin on my face. ‘I better leave you to it then, I have still a lot of work to do on this Census anyway’ Reldo said as he bent over the Census.

I started scanning titles, took some books, browsed them through and put them back again. When I reached the back of the library I noticed something was stuffed away behind a bookcase. I looked around and quickly took what appeared to be a book. It was black and had a sinister, but also attractive look. There was no title, just a plain, black cover. I opened the book and started to read:

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Introduction ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Once a year, at This world most sinister hours, the dark comes out of its hidings. Common darkness is celebrated While an Event takes place, Not known by the many. Threatening humankind, This Yearly event can change the world forever more. Only I possess The knowledge, sought after by those who seek to dominate this world. Being the carrier of this Heavy, dreadful secret, yet mortal as I am, my time is Inevitably near. End my endless suffering and complete the instructions I so Reluctantly not Dared to fulfill. Read my words with care and open your mind to understand what has been written

Instructions ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ The time has come to…

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The rest of the page was torn away. Someone else must have been here first and now possesses the instructions for what has been described!. Frightened by these thoughts, I walked into the castle garden in search for some fresh air. Taking some deep breaths, I felt that this story is to be continued very soon…"