abraxasooc | STATE OF THE GAME: OCTOBER

State of the Game

October - November (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.

The Summoned Conclave is 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

Upcoming Festivals | Link

The festival for December across all three nations is based around the Dimming of the Singularity, in which its magic begins to wane during the last two weeks of the month before regaining its full strength by the new year. The Summoned can observe preparations and chatter from locals throughout the month, some of which are described in themed prompts on the Test Drive Meme.

Event #16 will be based around this festival, so stay tuned!

Summoned Conclave

Representatives | Link

New representatives must be chosen this meeting. Any Summoned who want to hold their current positions need to resubmit their bid. New arrivals can submit themselves as candidate if they wish. A bid as candidate can also be submitted on behalf of another character, as long as OOC player permission is obtained.

Motions Sanctioned

No standard motions were passed the previous meeting. However, Thorne, the Free Cities, and Solvunn have reviewed the goals set by the Conclaves in regards to investigating the sunken island used by the Acolytes. A formal excursion is set for the end of December. It will take place as part of Event #16.

Open Motions | Link

All Summoned are encouraged to submit a motion to be passed and sent to officials for consideration.

World Events

All Factions

The Nether | Link
Letters from the Nether were sent to the Summoned Conclaves, requesting help with their ailing dragons, a crisis that threatened to destabilize or even destroy the Dracaone. The Summoned then voted on whether they'd negotiate as representatives of their nations or proceed to aid the dragons alone. Decision made, the Summoned traveled to the Nether to seek a cure...and discovered the unique effect they have on the land.

Thanks to their efforts, a healing elixir was created. The Nether's last two adult dragons are slowly recovering. In exchange, each nation received a something for their assistance.

Plot Interactions and Developments

The Nether

Kyle & Rhy Maresh, Claude von Riegen & Nadine Cross, Wanda Maximoff & Himeka Sui | Link

Ermis, The Keeper; Charis, The Overseer; Orion, The Warden
Two delegates from each Conclave were chosen to negotiate on their faction's behalf.

Various | Link

Anneth, The Flame
Several Summoned spoke to Anneth, the Flame, to learn more about the dragons and their history.

Various | Link

Aster, The Guardian
Several Summoned spoke to Aster, the Guardian, to learn more about the Nether and its people.

Kingdom of Thorne

All Summoned | Link

King Brydan Galdwin III, Rudolph Sidwell
The Maritime Fair was established in Borrel. All Summoned are encouraged to attend the monthly event. The ceremony in November included the promotion of the Queen's uncle, Admiral Rudolph Sidwell.

Rhy Maresh | Link

Lyle Vela
Rhy meets with Lyle Vela to discuss the situation in Nott and a potential position.

The Free Cities

All Summoned | Link

Cauldor Wain (Deceased), Marlo Reiner
Cauldor Wain, accused of orchestrating the attacks in Nocwich two years ago, was publicly executed. The corpse has been hung outside the city gates as a statement.

Solvunn Commune

All Summoned | Link

Isar Hart
Isar Hart, the first Tertiary representative who does not come from the Tertiary Settlement, has formally secured his seat on the Council.

Items of Notice

Horizon

Throughout | Link
Aloy
A robot dinosaur may have been seen flying around the Horizon.

Julie's Domain | Link
Julie Lawry
A Halloween party took place on October 31st.

Kingdom of Thorne

Castle Thorne
Kyle, Prince Wilhelm, Dion Lesage, Kelson Haldane
Additional couriers have begun work around the city of Castle Thorne.

Nott | Link
Kell Maresh, Istredd
Kell and Istredd have repaired Nott's main pier that was destroyed during the rifts.

The Free Cities

Cadens | Link
Sam Wilson, Jesper Fahey
Volunteers are requested to upgrade the Sarstina Inn & Tavern to thank Mag, the owner, for helping them get settled.

Cadens | Link
Hilda Goneril, Jesper Fahey
Hilda and Jesper begin to work on selling clothing items and accessories in the city.

Cadens | Link
Claude von Riegan, Sylvain Gautier, Hilda Goneril
Volunteers are requested to help restore the Red Path.

Cadens
Geralt of Rivia
May have been noticed missing for a few weeks before emerging at the Farhill Mining Camp,, where he stays for 2 more weeks.

Solvunn Commune

Primary Settlement | Link
Wanda Maximoff
May have been seen teaching children runes.

Secondary Settlement | Link
Nanaue
May have been seen consuming a junior leviathan, walking around with the corpse, and making an impression with the children.

Tertiary Settlement | Link
Nero, Rocket, Aloy, Wanda Maximoff, Himeka Sui
A mingle took place at Aloy's home, which involved obstacle courses and a boar attack.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Player Name Court
Character Name Steve Rogers
Links & Reasoning While Steve has always attended the prior conclave meetings and voting sessions, this will be his first time throwing his name in as a potential representative. While this isn't made clear verbally, he feels like it's his turn to take on the mantle after Sam served as rep a number of times — his co-captain needs a break, even if he would never admit it. Anyone who knows both of them well might pick up on that, if only by the way that they exchange glances across the room.

Steve will explain that he's often worked closely with Sam, both here in Abraxas and back home, and therefore will be picking up where he's left off. Recently they worked together (along with Cal and Viktor) to get the mines evacuated during the rifts event, as a recent example.

Steve will also mention that he held a leadership position back home, particularly with overseeing a group of enhanced/super-powered people called the Avengers, which often involved interacting with government bodies, coordinating/logistics/strategy, etc. He also served in the military and is therefore familiar with how to navigate that sort of chain of command. He's happy to discuss this part of his resume in more detail with anyone who's interested.

Those who were in the pit may also remember his rousing speeches. It's clear from his discussion during the voting process that he's used to addressing a crowd when the situation calls for it.

Link 1 - A recent log where he helped with both the Sarstina inn renovations and restoring the Red Path. For anyone who also participated, they definitely would have seen him around and heavily involved in these projects, so he should be a recognizable presence to most of the FC Summoned.
Link 2 - As discussed above, he helped to organize the evacuation of the mines so no children were harmed during the Anomalies event.

[ Voting for him immediately!! ]

Edited 2023-12-07 20:15 (UTC)

Player Name Jay
Character Name Astarion
Links & Reasoning Astarion will introduce himself to anyone who doesn't already know him, mentioning he was a magistrate (don't ask how long ago) back in his home world and has studied to update himself on the law in the Free Cities. He is currently doing
legal consultation among other things for Rio Enterprises. He gets along very well with others, especially the non-human contingent of Abraxas*.

*I did a Persuasion roll which he has a +12 to and HE CRIT FAILED

Edited 2023-12-16 22:34 (UTC)

[ Because he's hot. ]

Player Name Arboria
Character Name Claude von Riegan
Links & Reasoning Claude is one of the current Conclave representatives and is back to volunteer again!

He'll introduce himself to any new faces and for the sake of brevity considering it's not changed from the last couple times he's given it, give a little summary of his initial speech with what he feels are his qualifications for continuing on as representative. It comes with his usual amount of charm and ease in addressing a crowd to go with that experience from home. As always, it comes with welcoming any questions about said experience at home or here either now or later on if anyone would prefer to ask in private.

For some of the more recent things he's assisted with by way of continuing to be a familiar face to Portam Hall on behalf of the Summoned, they include serving as one of the delegates along with Nadine on the recent trip to the Nether to provide assistance to the Draconae. There was also the Red Path rebuilding he helped organize with Hilda, Sam Wilson, and Sylvain.

Claude will also mention that if he stays on (with a brief tangent to mention he fully encourages anyone else interested in being a representative to step forward as he'll step down), he'll be glad to work with anyone for what they might want to accomplish. And if he doesn't, he'll look forward to supporting the representatives chosen.

~~cadfael is not swayed by sexy~~

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