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<blockquote data-quote="Oginme" data-source="post: 9124217" data-attributes="member: 7042120"><p>Pre-game set up: I had everyone make their level 1 characters and used their background and journey to bring them to level 2. Tried for level 3, but we ran out of time before the initial session. Here is how everyone was positioned heading into the campaign start.</p><p></p><p>We did text based role play and some voice sessions with specific characters to get them into Gate Pass and give them a connection to the Resistance. I also teased in little tidbits of lore which gave them each some knowledge of what was happening that they could eventually share with the rest of the party.</p><p></p><p>Along the way, I invented a few Resistance members so that they each had a connection to draw upon when they had a chance.</p><p></p><p>Ragna and Griffon: On their travels to Gate Pass, they learned of the demise of Coaltongue. Later they heard rumors that Leska had seized control of the Ragessian armies, which prompted them to double-time their travel to Gate Pass. Drawing closer, they dodged patrols of the Ragessian 2nd Army, which gave them some tactical information which to share with the Resistance.</p><p></p><p>Once in Gate Pass, they had trouble getting an audience with the city council, mostly because of Ragna’s angry outbursts. They were approached while eating in one of the taverns in the 2nd Ward by Buron Watcher, who talked to them a bit before inviting them to a gathering of a few resistance members.</p><p></p><p>At the meeting, they met with Trehan, Rantle, Peppin, and a couple of other new figures. They reported what they had learned of the 2nd Army and their approach which earned them some information back about getting some tactical information in secret. Their connection to Peppin was important in the meeting with Torrent.</p><p></p><p>The day before New Year’s Eve, they received a message from Peppin to meet him at the Poison Apple Pub just before midnight on the following night.</p><p></p><p>Haravandiir: He came to Gate Pass and immediately fell in with the Wood Elves living in the Elvish Quarters. Appalled by the poverty, he helped them when he could and spent time roaming the city and conversing with some of the entertainers under the guise of looking for talent. He was approached by Anothier, a half-elf ranger who hunted in the mountains. After vetting him carefully and getting his views on preventing the Ragessians from taking Gate Pass, she introduced him to Rantle.</p><p></p><p>He received a letter on New Year’s Eve to come to the Poison Apple Pub at midnight if he wanted to save Gate Pass.</p><p></p><p>Chennum: He arrived at Gate Pass midway through December. Finally able to catch the attention of Erdan Menash who used the unsuspecting monk of promoting one of the eating establishments he had just backed. While claiming absolutely no connection to the resistance, he did tell young Chennum to talk to the owner of the Poison Apple Pub. Chennum did so and was told that Trehan or another member would be in touch. Trehan was arrested two days later.</p><p></p><p>Chennum received a note from Torrent to meet with her and others at the Poison Apple Pub just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. He has been dutifully writing in his journal reports to Pilus of everything he has encountered or heard.</p><p></p><p>Zandar: Zandar looked to distance himself from the Elvish courts so he could determine just what was going on between him and his deity. Arriving at Gate Pass, he too drifted quickly into the Elvish Quarter where he worked helping to rebuild some of the more run-down buildings. He too was approached by Anothier and briefly by Shealis. Shealis wrote him off as too much a King’s man to use as a spy. Anothier probed him a lot deeper about his feelings towards the Ragessians. Finally, finding him suitable due to his hatred over the Ragessian imperialistic ambitions, she sent him an invitation to meet with the others at midnight on New Year’s Eve.</p><p></p><p>And thus, everything was set up for Session 1</p><p></p><p>Notes: I have several things cooking here.</p><p></p><p>Zandar is certainly going to be going through additional crisis of his world if the party does uncover the Shahalesti plot in starting the Innenotdar Forest Fires. This plays into Haravandiir's background as well, as he knows that his people were forced to leave their native forests due to a fire. We will see how that all plays out.</p><p></p><p>Chennum may come to the realization that he is being used by Pilus, as there is no two-way communication through the log book. Maybe happen sooner rather than later. The player is clever at putting clues together, so I tread carefully here on not revealing too much too early.</p><p></p><p>Ragna and Griffon have a number of villagers they did not find among the dead. There were a number who were burned beyond recognition, but the body count did not add up. I can sprinkle these people in the refugees or in the Ragessian troops where it makes sense to do so and to help with story flow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oginme, post: 9124217, member: 7042120"] Pre-game set up: I had everyone make their level 1 characters and used their background and journey to bring them to level 2. Tried for level 3, but we ran out of time before the initial session. Here is how everyone was positioned heading into the campaign start. We did text based role play and some voice sessions with specific characters to get them into Gate Pass and give them a connection to the Resistance. I also teased in little tidbits of lore which gave them each some knowledge of what was happening that they could eventually share with the rest of the party. Along the way, I invented a few Resistance members so that they each had a connection to draw upon when they had a chance. Ragna and Griffon: On their travels to Gate Pass, they learned of the demise of Coaltongue. Later they heard rumors that Leska had seized control of the Ragessian armies, which prompted them to double-time their travel to Gate Pass. Drawing closer, they dodged patrols of the Ragessian 2nd Army, which gave them some tactical information which to share with the Resistance. Once in Gate Pass, they had trouble getting an audience with the city council, mostly because of Ragna’s angry outbursts. They were approached while eating in one of the taverns in the 2nd Ward by Buron Watcher, who talked to them a bit before inviting them to a gathering of a few resistance members. At the meeting, they met with Trehan, Rantle, Peppin, and a couple of other new figures. They reported what they had learned of the 2nd Army and their approach which earned them some information back about getting some tactical information in secret. Their connection to Peppin was important in the meeting with Torrent. The day before New Year’s Eve, they received a message from Peppin to meet him at the Poison Apple Pub just before midnight on the following night. Haravandiir: He came to Gate Pass and immediately fell in with the Wood Elves living in the Elvish Quarters. Appalled by the poverty, he helped them when he could and spent time roaming the city and conversing with some of the entertainers under the guise of looking for talent. He was approached by Anothier, a half-elf ranger who hunted in the mountains. After vetting him carefully and getting his views on preventing the Ragessians from taking Gate Pass, she introduced him to Rantle. He received a letter on New Year’s Eve to come to the Poison Apple Pub at midnight if he wanted to save Gate Pass. Chennum: He arrived at Gate Pass midway through December. Finally able to catch the attention of Erdan Menash who used the unsuspecting monk of promoting one of the eating establishments he had just backed. While claiming absolutely no connection to the resistance, he did tell young Chennum to talk to the owner of the Poison Apple Pub. Chennum did so and was told that Trehan or another member would be in touch. Trehan was arrested two days later. Chennum received a note from Torrent to meet with her and others at the Poison Apple Pub just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. He has been dutifully writing in his journal reports to Pilus of everything he has encountered or heard. Zandar: Zandar looked to distance himself from the Elvish courts so he could determine just what was going on between him and his deity. Arriving at Gate Pass, he too drifted quickly into the Elvish Quarter where he worked helping to rebuild some of the more run-down buildings. He too was approached by Anothier and briefly by Shealis. Shealis wrote him off as too much a King’s man to use as a spy. Anothier probed him a lot deeper about his feelings towards the Ragessians. Finally, finding him suitable due to his hatred over the Ragessian imperialistic ambitions, she sent him an invitation to meet with the others at midnight on New Year’s Eve. And thus, everything was set up for Session 1 Notes: I have several things cooking here. Zandar is certainly going to be going through additional crisis of his world if the party does uncover the Shahalesti plot in starting the Innenotdar Forest Fires. This plays into Haravandiir's background as well, as he knows that his people were forced to leave their native forests due to a fire. We will see how that all plays out. Chennum may come to the realization that he is being used by Pilus, as there is no two-way communication through the log book. Maybe happen sooner rather than later. The player is clever at putting clues together, so I tread carefully here on not revealing too much too early. Ragna and Griffon have a number of villagers they did not find among the dead. There were a number who were burned beyond recognition, but the body count did not add up. I can sprinkle these people in the refugees or in the Ragessian troops where it makes sense to do so and to help with story flow. [/QUOTE]
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