Situation Mining: The Bargain of Burgundy

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A painting of a city street where a small crowd of men with swords beat and mangle an unconscious man. A horse stands amidst them.
Louis’s assassination on the rue Vieille du Temple. - Unknown

Callous guards have pulled you from your cold and dank cells. You stand before the Duke of Burgundy and his guards. His deal settles in.

You will travel from Dijon to Paris and murder the Duke of Orléans. Upon your successful return to Burgundy, Duke John the Fearless will reward you wealth and land. You are certain the alternative is immediate execution.

Criminal

Write a belief about:

  • How you will play your part in assassinating the Duke of Orléans
  • Hedging your bets against a failed assassination
  • Acquiring necessary gear for the assassination

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Desperate Killer

Write a belief about:

  • Your dismissal from Duke of Orléans court and how death is not enough for him
  • Convincing your conspirators this is a worthy cause
  • Preparing for your grant of wealth and land

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Smuggler

Write a belief about:

  • How you will play your part in assassinating the Duke of Orléans
  • Laying in motion a plan to play both sides
  • Establishing a client-base in Paris

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Student

Write a belief about:

  • How you will play your part in assassinating the Duke of Orléans
  • The change you imagine for France and how the play you wrote was the first step
  • What lessons you hope to teach your conspirators

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