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.

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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

mathilde OR romily! either would work!

[creatura]

( he shows up in person too. not that fond of brain talking yet. he is reluctant, but to the point. )

I seek knowledge of the woods outside the keep. I was told you could answer.

just for the variety

[gorelord]

I have the knowledge, yes. It's no good out there right now, you know. Not until Gregor provides his aid.

[ Romilly's head tips to the side, clearly trying to glean a better look at the Creature's face from beneath his ominous hood.]

You wish to hide from us, is that it?

[creatura]

I have been told.

( like, a lot of times. thanks Brienne. if that stubborn well meaning blonde couldn't change his mind, Romilly does not have good odds.

he would steamroll right into asking about what plants are good for human consumption if she did not ask a question of her own. he tilts his head, trying to sum her up. alas, the creature is somewhat of a sucker for girls that don't seem afraid of him. )

I do not hide. I stand before you. ( okay liar but go off I guess )

[gorelord]

And what do you wish to know? It's a harsh place, dangerous and cold. Good for collecting herbs that help us, but good for little else.

[creatura]

That is what I wish to know. What to bring back. What to leave behind.

( humans are so squishy. they die so easy. the Creature has spent enough time haunting the woods to know there are plenty of plants in them that are not suitable for human consumption. )

[gorelord]

The woods are dead during times like these, little worth bringing back.

If you want to bring back gift, pick the red berries that remain on the bramble and nuts from the trees shaped like an ox head.

[creatura]

( ✅ red bramble berries ✅ ox head shaped nuts )

I could travel far, if there is more to be found.

[gorelord]

You will not find anything beyond the mountains, all there is is here.

[creatura]

Nothing at all?

( or does she mean nothing to eat? )