𝖓𝖔𝖓-𝖕𝖑𝖆𝖞𝖆𝖇𝖑𝖊𝖘.

[gorelord]

Non-Playable Residents

While the population of Crucible is not robust, there are plenty of other survivors to be found. All named NPCs can be interacted with, appear in network posts, and can inboxed but engagement may be limited. Threaded interactions may be resolved summary style.

Characters may accrue positive or negative reputation with npcs based on personal interactions, public behavior, and hearsay. Shifts in reputation might open up player characters to unique plotting opportunities and consequences.

In-depth threads, interactions, and plots using named NPCs might require the a favor earned from bonus activity.

Feel free to inbox any named NPC like a normal text thread using this post by denoting the NPC name and the interaction style (network, in person, etc)

eaters of sin

The so-called Sin Eaters are long-term residents of the Lonely Fortress and are so named by their preference to indulge in creature comforts to keep their servitors at bay.

Siegfried

The Kindred Scholar

RoleRecord keeping

TemperamentFriendly/Arrogant

Location(s)Library

A demonologist who has been exiled in the Crucible for a significant period of time compared to the others. He is invested studying the Crucible and their purpose within it. As the elder, he is somewhat the de facto voice of leadership among the fortress residents.

Edvin

The Lamenting Baron

Role:Steward

Temperament:Evasive/Haughty

Location(s):Tower Study

A melancholic noble who has lived within the Lonely Fortress for some time. He somewhat oversees (or mostly complains) over stewardship duties around the keep and organizes dinner parties. Mostly yells at people to clean up after themselves.

Mathilde

The Rottflower Prophet

Role:Herbalist/Healer

Temperament:Direct/Kind

Location(s):Greenhouse

A woods witch that cultivates an exotic herb garden collected from egregore-tainted flora. She serves as the spiritual guide and healer to fortress residents, often spearheading experimental rituals to try and bring equilibrium to the egregore.

Romilly

The Sorrow-eater

Role:Companion

Temperament:Friendly/Nurturing

Location(s):Velvet Parlor

A low-born entertainer who apprentices with Mathilde as a healer. She provides council and physical comfort to residents, believing that only love can beat out the darkness that prevails over all exiles. She treats the egregore like an entity to be worshiped, lovingly referring to it as Gregor.

yorick

The Gatekeeper

Role:Lift Operator

Temperament:Friendly/Snarky

Location(s):Lift station, front gate, ramparts.

A cheeky bard that manages the exit ways of the fortress. He knows the keep, the undercroft, and surrounding areas better than the back of his hand. Collects secrets and trinkets, but don't you dare call him a thief. Sometimes provides the musical entertainment to fortress gatherings.

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Comments

[gorelord]

[ All that and after a long pause, Mathilde only hums her acknowledgement of a message received. The noise is not positive nor negative. She sounds no more or less amicable than she has the rest of their conversation, but something in the air has shifted slightly. ]

I look forward to the day we might revisit this conversation, Steve.

Good blessings on your hunt.

[ The connection cuts out like a scissors to string. ]

[babysitters]

( her tone stays cordial, but Steve is still gonna take the brain block as a bad sign. he feels bad, but also, not that bad? cuz he's pretty sure he's got a point.

trying to smooth things over will have to wait, though, since that pile of things is gonna get barbequed if he doesn't get after it pronto. )