arc v: alem | cr & plotting meme

[groundrules]

ALEM

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Sound the drums, head on to war — seized citadel Alem has already been there for the lion's share of a year.

Under the Scavengers' guidance, the four sand worms the party captured gently graze underground corridors allowing the group to reach halfway up Mount Attevar. From there, they quickly infiltrate Alem through a bustling trade route.

Young King Deimar strikes a simple bargain: serve Alem in its bitter last days until inevitable downfall, and the citadel will grant access to its Beacon before the final evacuation is completed.

Sounds simple enough. Now, survive it.

Characters arrive today, with our first proper taste of event chaos due on 27-28 January. Get your character settled in, check out the setting and their assignment, and strike some CR:

■ Arc setting & locations

■ Character assignments

■ New NPC inbox — more this round, because most won't make it so every level has a patron. As usual, reach out to NPCs at will and please share findings with the class!

■ Questions

CR & PLOTTING MEME


<b><small>PLAYER</small>:</b> <b><small>PREFERRED CONTACT</small>:</b> Are you open to plurk / discord friending? <b><small>CHARACTER & CANON</small>:</b> <b><small>THEIR ONE-LINE ELEVATOR PITCH</small>:</b> <b><small>THEIR ASSIGNED LEVEL & ROLE IN ALEM</small></b> <b><small>WHY THEY'RE GOING TO MESS EVERYTHING UP, REALLY</small>:</b> <b><small>THEY'VE SECRETLY GOT A THING FOR RATHAKKU, DON'T THEY?</small></b> Just look at that handsome face. <b><small>PLOTS AND PLANS</small>:</b> <b><small>WHAT THEY CAN OFFER</small>:</b> <b><small>CR YOU WANT</small>:</b> Specificity is key!

Comments

[faceblocker]

she can drop in with a good assault or

drop in with a snappy magic shield for defense

whatever the pretty lady requires in that moment, Vi really is a giver

[valeas]

this is why we love her, they can both do shiny magic shields

AND

Emilia has been assigned to guard Viktor (+ will be in the same tower as Caitlyn) so I feel like there'll be a lot of meaty opportunities there in general... 👀

[somebadnews]

Reaches for..... I believe in us!

Very yes, I am here for everything. We should absolutely take full advantage of this setup. Feel free to give Five pointers, he's never been to Hell.

[faceblocker]

Vi will regularly be checking on Viktor once she's able! bringing him gross snacks that are not fit for proper ladies like Emilia

Emilia can witness the horrifying tension as Vi asks about Caitlyn but does not seek her out, then turns to Awkwardly Distant Conversation But Yearning Bambi Eyes if Caitlyn happens by in public

[valeas]

do not be fooled by the flowers, vi! she will join you in all the feral brawling

... but also yes. will be making note of this bc what's going on you guys? what happened to the apocalypse dates?

[margenes]

just the idea of any kind of family dinner is super sweet to consider... listen, if lorna and wanda are gonna be scary about murder, these two can just hang out, right? sort-of-brothers-in-law is a good title to bear

and honestly... no thoughts about being a mutant, other than him thinking it's cool af

[faceblocker]

apocalypse dates will happen once Vi thinks nobody is looking. she will probably be wrong lol

but SERIOUSLY yes, wow her with Emilia's brawling. she will stan

[blackscales]

Oh yes, clearly you want to consult for tailoring. There is nothing else of interest this could be about. You saw Hermione's cloak, perhaps, and had questions. Yes that must be it.

[matermali]

they are both going to struggle with coping

at least Vanessa has experience with 'hauntings' and visions and things like that if any of that gets to him. I mean in most ways this is a drawback, but it could help with talking someone else through it if she's not losing her marbles right then

[matermali]

Clara the Dragonborn. we just need to find her a Word Wall

[techmaturgy]

YA always please he could use a mom figure to chastise him

[makemeasong]

the sound of Unrelenting Force seems exactly like her tbh

[downswing]

........is he. Is he really. Should he be.

[downswing]

I might try and gather people round, do a post, etc!!

HIS USEFULNESS WILL DOUBLE IN THE SPAN OF 2 DAYS, what a growth rate, 10/10

[downswing]

And then a very British, 'oh well' and a slow shrug, yes, I've got you

[thedreamer]

This is absolutely true, he's going to bungle this one way or another. Needs a buddy along for the ride!

[downswing]

I was just talking to Emilia's player, since she's also on #TeamCops, let's absolutely do investigation triad — maybe we can have inane case chatter in an inbox, or someone can be sacrificial lamb and put up a network post for us to spam ( I think it would go faster than a log, sob ) once we've got a few clues!

I assume they'd all know what they were assigned to do, so they'd know to seek each other out.

[downswing]

This Is Not Okay, he's so weak for children in distress, this is like pointedly and purposefully ripping his heart out. Thanks Jinx

[downswing]

Good Boys don't lie, Anduin!!!

[downswing]

IT'S A GREAT SONG , THE BEST, AN ETERNAL HIT, EUROVISION ONLY WISHES

No, it actually really is a great purification tune, it's just improved by repetition and didn't address Wei Wuxian's particular brand of corruption That One Time, for which he remains eternally sour.

But Anduin, it can surely do well by you.

[downswing]

Real talk, is Bucky going to look completely nonplussed while busting corridors through walls, a gall's gotta know.

[downswing]

HMMMMMMMMMMM but would the people of Alem not come to get her?

...maybe if they mask her. And persuade her somehow that she does, in fact, benefit from not dying futilely.

[downswing]

Yes, absolutely, let's land on some infantry.

[downswing]

Bro, Lan Wangji can even offer ethical discourse, he's got this. He's not just "Because it's the right thing to do," he takes the time to telegram precisely why you, your ancestors and your family cow are all the assholes if you don't do the thing.

[downswing]

It's like that, isn't it.