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faderiftooc2020-08-28 09:03 pm
katabasis) wrote in faderiftooc2020-08-28 09:03 pm
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[player plot] but that's my emotional support island
Hey everybody, let's go on a pirate adventure together!
WHAT'S GOING ON: A few years ago, a rift opening on the island of Nascere—a pirate haven in the Nocen Sea—crippled a rising revolt there and forced the rebels into a guerilla war against the Tevene (read: Ventori) force in occupation. Word on the street is that the resistance force has collapsed, and that the armed conflict on Nascere has at last been routed.
What is less well known is that the occupying Venatori are now looking to use an old ruin discovered in the island's network of caves to widen the pre-existing Rift into a considerably more dangerous Breach-sized tear in the Veil.
Riftwatch will be racing North to put a stop to the Venatori shenanigans and close the Rift before it becomes an even bigger problem. And if a certain pirate rebellion is put back on track in the process, surely no one will have complaints...
Action! Adventure! Drama! Horrible old blood magic! Maybe even some honest to [the Maker] explosions!
HOW WE'RE DOING THIS: This will be a closed log for anyone who signs up. We'll be tailoring the exact scope/sequence of events depending on the level of interest, but expect something action-oriented with a few mini-missions to choose from in a similar vein to the Nevarra City event log, with opportunities for pre- and post-event boat trips.
WHO'S GOING?: This is official Riftwatch business; there won't be anyone to schmooze in the name of diplomatic relations, but there will be plenty of nerd stuff (old ruins!) and spy stuff (sneaking around!), and likely a significant need for deadly force (let's kill some Venatori and demons!). That said, so long as you can squint and find a feasible reason for why a certain character would be there, then feel free to toss them into the mix.
You're welcome to bring more than character if you're jonesing for a multi-level pirate adventure. I'll make sure they don't end up sorted onto the same mini-mission.
WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING?: Sign-ups will be open from now until 11:59pm PST September 9th. That should give us enough time to refine things based on interest and to have the log up by September 12th.
QUESTIONS?
SIGN-UPS
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Strengths: Big McLargeHuge, can do the Templar thing, not actually the worst at talking people down when they're upset
Weaknesses: easily swayed by cryers and/or pretty women, trying to be nice to his joints, terrible at sneaking
Notes: not leaving until he sees a monkey
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Barrow has also been assigned to rescue a few SACRIFICIAL LAMBS with Lukas, Ilias, and Silver. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: danger mage with healing spells, unscrupulous use of wiles, tropical guerrilla experience, ready + willing to take visual notes, already conceptually invested
Weaknesses: basically made of sticks, slow to recover, can be a weird prick
Notes: get the fuck up, this boat is real
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Leander has also been assigned to gather do some UNDERGROUND EXPLORATION with Caius, Dorian, Gwen and Madi. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: sneaky, flexible, good fighter, able to pass as a servant/slave if she writes off her scar as punishment meted out by a previous master
Weaknesses: lack of upper body strength, prone to emotional impulse decisions, Seems Kinda Dumb
Notes: she might get seasick
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Athessa has also been assigned to gather some LOCAL GOSSIP with Byerly, Isaac and Vanadi. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: has a hand cannon, versatile (trained and carries several different weapons, not a Master of any of them), extreme nerd who loves taking notes and will record Everything given the opportunity, loves deadly force.
Weaknesses: her personality, thank god this doesn't need diplomats, also she's comparatively inexperienced and sometimes reckless.
Notes: I'VE BEEN EXCITED FOR WEEKS ABBY
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Gwen has also been assigned to gather do some UNDERGROUND EXPLORATION with Caius, Dorian, Leander and Madi. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: Necromancy very handy in high-casualty combat situations, owes Flint some favors at this point probably.
Weaknesses: Hates the jungle. Hates being on the ocean. May not be able to swim, sorry.
Notes: Which is to say please feel free to dump him in the ocean if the opportunity arises.
Character: Caius
Strengths: Veil research, magical artifacts, Venatori knowledge, etc.
Weaknesses: Not a fighter. Demon magnet. Vint.
Notes: I'm also fine with leaving him at home depending on how many nerds you end up needing, whatever is helpful for this plot.
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Caius has also been assigned to gather do some UNDERGROUND EXPLORATION with Dorian, Gwen, Leander and Madi. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
4 ilias
While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Ilias has also been assigned to rescue a few SACRIFICIAL LAMBS with Barrow, Lukas, and Silver. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: Very sneaky, good at talking to people/getting out of trouble, wee bit of d&d-style jedi mind powers to help with said getting out of trouble, good with a sword and at combat in general. Ready to flirt with pirates.
Weaknesses: Not super durable or big on endurance; really bad at nature for being an elf. Also, paranoid and a bit jumpy. Willingness to flirt with pirates probably belongs here too.
Notes: PIRATES AH PLEASE
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly...although Vanadi's rift closing abilities are gonna be vital for the back end of this, so sorry for the slight limitation on which short end of the very short stick he gets with respect to the last stage of the plot), Vanadi has also been assigned to gather some LOCAL GOSSIP with Athessa, Byerly and Isaac. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
no subject
Strengths: Sneaky spy shit, not quite as terrible at fighting as you'd assume, connections to everyone and anyone
Weaknesses: Still not that great at fighting, people don't care much for this young fellow, emotions
Notes: Yes I know it is completely fucking ridiculous to volunteer him for this because reasonably the head of diplomacy wouldn't be going on this trip but SHUT UP.
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Byerly has also been assigned to gather some LOCAL GOSSIP with Athessa, Isaac and Vanadi. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: Fantastic aim, particularly with a bow, generally down for stabby times
Weaknesses: Gets in one’s own way, has occasional scruples with authority, has opinions and states them
Notes: Did someone say explosions?
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Edgard has also been assigned to go on a TREASURE HUNT with Darras, Derrica and Flint. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: Technically a member of Research and has some academic chops so would have some interest in rift and ruins. He is also a very capable combatant. Other upsides include handsomeness, charm, witty conversation, and Tevinter knowledge.
Weaknesses: He is not sneaky, and will complain about the ocean the whole trip.
Notes: Not just going for the benefit of a tan, honest.
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Dorian has also been assigned to gather do some UNDERGROUND EXPLORATION with Caius, Gwen, Leander and Madi. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
strengths: breaking forms
Character: Isaac
Strengths: Healer, spooOOoky flesh magic, nature stuff, poison
Weaknesses: Bit of a coward, fan of convenient betrayal, eminently stabbable, bad hair
Notes: "Tropical island, sign me up" says local man with regrets
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Isaac has also been assigned to gather some LOCAL GOSSIP with Athessa, Byerly and Vanadi. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
no subject
Strengths: healer, brawler, semi-retired pirate
Weaknesses: pint-sized
Notes: let me here
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Derrica has also been assigned to go on a TREASURE HUNT with Edgard, Darras and Flint. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
no subject
Strengths: Blowing stuff up, one whole healing spell
Weaknesses: Afraid to blow stuff up, not especially sneaky, relationship drama
Notes: if muppets show up I'm leaving
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Lukas has also been assigned to rescue a few SACRIFICIAL LAMBS with Barrow, Ilias, and Silver. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.
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Strengths: prior history with pirate adventures, some of them multi-leveled. good at fighting. good at problem-solving on the fly. not a complainer.
Weaknesses: gets reckless. doesn't know shit about demons or vints. not a brain.
Notes: he's not here because his wife asked him to be here
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While the bulk of this plot is a free for all (and you're welcome to make your own toplevels/prompts accordingly), Darras has also been assigned to go on a TREASURE HUNT with Edgard, Derrica and Flint. Please see the post for details; you'll find the catch-all comment for this mini-mission HERE.