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!

Comments

[somebadnews]

I'd still love to throw Five at Yelena given half a chance because I think they'd vibe in an interesting way, but also Jinx-!! Thank you for bringing some wildcard insanity that gives Five someone to point to when everyone starts coming for him. He knew a couple of mascot-wearing psychopaths who would have loved her if he can be so nostalgic.

Marcos would also be confused/impressed??/concerned about her, but that's a given. Likewise with Yelena, you've got such good character taste and I'd love to jump into things this arc.

[hexgem]

Yes, I want all of these things!! I noticed you had a lot of tag-ins to Five's top level so I wanted to ask first if you're still up for more orrr we can have them meet at a later time in the arc? Whatever works best!

[somebadnews]

Absolutely fine to have more on there if any of those prompts speak to you! I'm just now getting into my groove with the event, so happy to go anywhere with them. :>