arc v: alem | cr & plotting meme

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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!

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vi(olet)

[faceblocker]

CHARACTER & CANON: Vi | Arcane

THEIR ONE-LINE ELEVATOR PITCH: Trauma-filled rage machine ready to wreck absolutely everything in her path, right after she takes her ulcer medication.

THEIR ASSIGNED LEVEL & ROLE IN ALEM Defending the EASTERN TOWER using the Atlas Gauntlets and whatever is within arm's reach. Good thing she can jump and climb well. Jinx Powder's babysitter.

WHY THEY'RE GOING TO MESS EVERYTHING UP, REALLY: Too distracted by Jinx Powder and/or Caitlyn to give the whole mission 100%. She'll slip up somewhere because she's too busy looking the wrong way.

THEY'VE SECRETLY GOT A THING FOR RAKKATHU, DON'T THEY? A thing for punching his face until it's inside out.

PLOTS AND PLANS:

✘ Beating up harpies.
✘ Beating up anything else she can get her hands on.
✘ Climbing to places she probably shouldn't.
✘ Trying to keep one eye on Jinx Powder (prepare for regular network check-ins, sis).
✘ Figuring out who she can trust to keep an eye on Caitlyn while she yearns from afar.
✘ Probably being a dumbass martyr. Let her nearly die protecting you; it's okay she thinks she deserves it.
✘ Getting into all manner of trouble.

WHAT THEY CAN OFFER:

✘ Lifting/carrying/throwing things.
✘ Hitting things. Hard.
✘ Getting up high or breaking into places.
✘ A temporary shield that Viktor expanded in size so she can protect others if they're near her.

CR YOU WANT: Someone to protect, or to be a battle buddy. Someone to help scrape her off the floor when she goes too hard and becomes a bloody pulp. Someone to catch her having a quiet meltdown over Jinx Powder, Caitlyn, and the future she can't tell them about. Someone to get creeped out by a haunting with her.

[traaaaaash]

Hello I would like more CR

[faceblocker]

Vi wants to look at her potions she is curious

what does this do

[valeas]

i love all our witchy plans but also i really do need vi things

'beat up anything else she can get her hands on' sounds like a good therapy session i'm js

[faceblocker]

hey girl whatcha fighting over there :)

can she drop in. just happens to find one of the hottest ladies in the gang this is a complete coincidence how you doin

[valeas]

says the v hot one with the hot pink hair 👀

and um yes

i need that visual, actually dropping in don't mind her

[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... 👀

[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?

[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