STATE OF THE GAME: FEB - MAR

[abraxasmods]

State of the Game

February - March (2023)

Welcome to our State of the Game! Here, you can read about what might be going on in the world around Abraxas and with the characters in it. Every AC period, you can report what your character has been up to and we'll include all relevant information in the next newsletter.

Our Plot Engagement and World Building page are always open for submissions.

Moving forward, the Summoned Conclave will be hosted in the comments section of each State of the Game. We'll provide the structure. Players are not obliged to participate, but we encourage you to do so! See here for details.

OOC Notices

Network Information

We've updated our Network information page. Most notably, we've clarified how drawn images work when using the Network. Please take a look!

Plot Engagement

Plot Engagements will open again on April 17th.

Summoned Conclave

Representatives | LINK

Representatives for each faction's Conclave are pending.

Motions Sanctioned | LINK

Motions formally submitted to officials have not yet been received. Since the Conclave is new, characters are welcome to focus on voting in representatives first before addressing motions next meeting.

Special Motions | LINK

Characters involved in Event #12 can vote for a decision regarding the remaining Faithful Acolytes awaiting judgment.

World Events

All Factions

Abduction | Link

Some of the Summoned began to go missing across Abraxas late in February. The captured Summoned struggled to survive, underwent a harrowing ritual, and unraveled mysteries. Meanwhile, those free searched for their friends. Their investigations revealed many important developments that led to the discovery of where the abducted Summoned are held. As the month drew to a close, plans began to form.

Rescue | Link

By the third week, several captive Summoned broke free while others stayed behind to ensure their friends' escape. Those who ran ended up teleported to an unknown mountain range. With the combined efforts of all three factions and Nocwich, the Summoned were saved at the end of the month. Following a week's stay in Nocwich for observation, they returned to their respective factions in April.

In the aftermath, the Summoned were asked to make some choices about the captured Acolytes, and Josselyn Creed has been found and apprehended. A Summoned Conclave has also been formed in all three factions in order to help the Summoned address concerns and needs directly with officials.

Plot Interactions and Developments

All Factions

Multiple Characters | Link - Link

Multiple Officials

Nearly all of the Summoned were involved in the abductions, investigations, and rescue of those who were captured. Characters spoke to officials such as Queen Ellya, the Solvunn Council, Ambrose Rhett, Quilleth Kaur, and Nocwich's emissaries to arrange for resources and discuss tactics.

Notable events and actions can be found on the Coordination Posts linked above for both Part 1 and Part 2, as well as the Mid-Event Update. We'll summarize some of the more major incidents below.

Wanda Maximoff

Retrieval/Holdout

Performed magic with necromancy through her patron God, revolting many of the Thornean mages but successfully breaking down the warding.

Jack Townsend, Nero

The Lost/Escape Group

The Mysterious Acolyte and her brother were able to escape the caves following the aid of several Summoned and the sacrifice of one.

Solvunn Commune

Wanda Maximoff | Link

Rowan March

Shortly before the abductions, Wanda spoke to Rowan March about Josselyn Creed.

Items of Notice

All Factions

Unnamed Island

Dean Winchester
During evacuation from the collapsing island, those riding the giant turtle may have noticed one of the Summoned was attacked and carried off by a leviathan. He is presumed dead.

Kingdom of Thorne

Castle Thorne | Link

Istredd, Rhy Maresh
An open mingle in Thorne's ballroom for the newly Summoned.

The Free Cities

Cadens | Link

Sam Wilson, Hilda Goneril
An "informal" get-together for the newly Summoned in the Free Cities at the Sarstina Inn & Tavern.

Solvunn Commune

Primary Settlement | Link

Wanda Maximoff, Himeka Sui, Nero
A Solvunn meet & greet for new arrivals, featuring an updated brochure, bonfires, and gift baskets.

Comments

+1

[widows_kiss]

-1 "some" problems with authority????

[widows_kiss]

she enjoys you, don't get her wrong, this just sounds like a terrible idea all around

+1

[theidlemaiden]

+1

[frontlinetitties]

She'll hear from somewhere along the line (possibly from Viktor) that he's voting for 'imprisoned' for the captured acolytes, and based on this she's going to assume he's reliable.

+1

[earthborn]

She just thinks he'd be good at the job

[soothsighs]

Urianger Augurelt
Execution

[earthborn]

Shepard
Execution

+1

[outwear]

+1

[warfed]

[warfed]

Petra Macneary
Execution

+1 thx for swords

[unwings]

he is that easy

[londonbound]

Rhy Maresh
Imprisonment

[wiedzminka]

Cirilla of Cintra
Execution

[marlbro]

Jeremy Pascal
Execution

+1

[godshattering]

[lightkeeping]

Aloy
Imprisonment

[politicians]

Elrond
Imprisonment

[londonbound]

Player Name Lena
Character Name Rhy Maresh
Links & Reasoning Rhy has been steeped in politics literally from birth; as the crown prince of his homeland, he has been learning how to lead a country all his life, and while he hasn't taken on full responsibilities while his father the king still lives, Rhy has been given some leadership positions in the past. He was put in charge of organizing a major diplomatic event shortly before being pulled to Abraxas, where he had to be mindful of the sensitive political and cultural balance between his own nation and all those invited to a weeks-long event hosted in his city (basically the magic olympics).

In Abraxas, he's tried to help bridge the gap between Summoned and Thorne, working with officials, castle staff and other Summoned to help newcomers settle in by organizing information mingles each time a new group of Summoned comes along. He will state he does this with the hopes that those newcomers won't feel too alone, and to help acquaint them with their new situations. As Summoned, they have a responsibility to one another. He feels he has the social tools and influence to achieve this (oocly, he's only a 3 but he thinks higher of himself lol).

Rhy has also been in communication with Lyle Vela of Nott, in attempts to improve access to better health care there. During the kidnappings, he (and Thancred) spoke with Vela and Rhy took charge of organizing assistance from Nott, ultimately taking volunteers from Nott and Castle Thorne with him to Nocwich for recovery efforts.

He's also very sure of himself, and will absolutely be turning up the charm, happy to answer questions and concerns with a smile.

+1

[magicalarchaeologist]

+1

[ushiri]

+1 not JUST because of his fierce fashion sense but that is the most important reason

[beloyaltome]

[preferscuffs]

Caitlyn Kiramman
Imprisonment

[cointosser]

Jaskier
Imprisonment

+1

[cointosser]

[theidlemaiden]

Hilda Goneril
Imprisonment