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Hello, Exiles and nosy Jedi! Last time we tried to do the Dark Roots faction plot, we were not able to complete it due to inactivity and I suppose people just sort of got bored of it. But, no faction storyline has yet been completed, which means we can still get a move on and be the first, which would give us an advantage. Also, we'll all probably get a lot of credits for this so I suggest you keep those threads going once they've begun.
The threads won't be very different in plot than last time, but we'll try to get the execution right now. So, for everyone joining, you will each have 48 hours to post each posting round, or else you'll be skipped. I suspect this won't be much of a deal for Climbing the Mountain, but I personally wouldn't want to time out in the middle of fighting an Anzat warrior or hunting a fearsome beast through the forest. You will die if you time out in a bad situation (i.e. you're in Hunting the Beast and get attacked), so treat these threads with some seriousness.
Please take your threads seriously if you choose to undertake the quests, and make sure you have the time to actually go through with them. The future of the faction depends on it, and if you fail you will be complicating matters and setting us behind as a whole. Therefore, only join the PvP missions if you know you're skilled enough to come out on top.
We will have a different DM for each thread, but my Exile Malthazar will make the beginning post, a flashback to your briefing, just to provide you with some context and an IC reference.
I've also added a "recommended" section for the Exile sects that would likely do best for each mission, and that would provide some nice experience in your future endeavors. For example, a Marauder can add beating the best warriors in Anzat on their resume, etc. While this section is helpful, it is not mandatory, and you should not let it restrict you from joining a thread.
I will be submitting the plot in a few minutes, so some threads may be removed or replaced.
Anyway, here they are!
The Exiles have learned from the mistakes of the past. With no place to fall back to during the war, they were swiftly driven from the Republic after the disastrous defeat on Tython. Warlord Zerek Xesh has called forces to him in order to establish a foothold on the dark planet of Anzat. A world of spires rising from ever present mist, the inhabitants of the planet are predators who hunt sentient beings to consume their brain-matter, which they call “Soup”. They are particularly fond of the Soup of force users. Several trade port space stations float above the planet, where most trade with the nearby systems is conducted. These ports of call are rampant with crime and desperation, and off-worlders are encouraged to spend what time they do in the system off the planet. Diplomacy, conquest, or through other means, a base of operations must be established on Anzat, by the orders of Warlord Xesh.
Climbing the Mountain
Legends speak of a wise old monk on the peak of the Vof Kadi Mountains, residing in a temple nearly as old as he is. Those that have made it to the peak were given a gem by the monk, as a token of proof that they had completed their mission. Go up there, get the jewel, and bring it back to the villagers.
The journey will be perilous, but risk of death is very low.
Characters: @The Matt as Malthazar Dreadheart,@TheBrokenMadMan as The Doctor
Recommended: Templars, Inquisitors
Hunting the Beast
A fearsome beast lives within the Living Thicket, one of Anzat's most deadly forests. These woods are home to hundreds of species of bloodthirsty creatures, not including the plants that give the forest its name. Hunt down this beast and sever its head, then bring it back to the village.
The wildlife will not be your only opposition, however. Be wary of feral Anzati, aliens that have resided in those forests for so long that they have gone insane and receded back to their primitive state. They will not listen to reason, so have your weapons ready when you hear the howls.
Characters: @Foxfire as Nasuag, @The Matt as Malthazar Dreadheart
Recommended: Marauders, Assassins
Planting the Seed
The Deep Shade is a small area, shaded by mist, that is home to many supernatural spirits. Venture within and find a place for the Exile temple to be built, but be careful. The spirits are territorial and will try to get within your head. You will hallucinate, pass out, have nightmares, and see things you will wish you have forgotten. This mission is not for the faint of heart, and you will leave a changed man (or woman).
Try to find a nice, plain spot for the temple with plenty of space. We can cut down a few trees and bushes here and there, but do not choose a rocky area with volatile elevation. You will know the perfect place when you see it.
Characters: @christhebarker as Anhur, @dblue095 as Wilson Monroe
Recommended: Arcanists, Sorcerers
Ambush
This mission will be quite unique in that it is a set up mission. We have word that two Jedi will be traveling nearby on a business mission. Intercept their ship, slay them, and steal their lightsabers. They will later be used by your comrades in Forcing their Hand.
Note: You may participate in both Forcing their Hand and Ambush, but Ambush will 100% have to take place before Forcing their Hand and its success will dictate how the second thread goes. Failing in Ambush will have light repercussions, but failing in Forcing their Hand is likely to permanently sour Anzati-Exile relations.
Characters: @Nerovec as Nerovec, @C.X. Jenious as Solari Valek
Recommended: Marauders, Assassins
Forcing their Hand
Perhaps the Anzati require a little...push, to help them decide who to side with. Even if they do not like us, we will make them hate the Jedi more. Force their hand by traveling to one of the numerous sky stations where travelers rest and wreak as much havoc as possible. The catch? You must be wielding blue or green lightsabers.
Kill, destroy, and break indiscriminately. Make the Anzati think the Jedi really hate them, and they will agree to let us take refuge on Anzat whether they like us or not. You will escape on escape pods.
If caught, play it cool. They won't know you're a dark sider if you don't show it, so don't start throwing lightning from your fingertips. Unfortunately for you, there is a very high chance they will eat you, so don't get caught.
Characters: @Hugh Capet as Anæus Pellaxus Vargam, @C.X. Jenious as Solari Valek
Recommended: Assassins
Might of the Empire
You will be thrown into a ring against Anzat's two fiercest warriors for a battle to the death. This will be the determining factor that will convince the Anzati leadership to allow us to take refuge on their planet, so only join if you are sure you will win. Strong PvPers are highly encouraged to join, and this is not a thread to take on if you're inexperienced.
Warlord Xesh himself will attend and spectate the fight, so you better give him a show.
This will be a death enabled PvP thread and your character can die.
Characters: @The Captain as Nadela Hasrid, @Wit as Vin
Recommended: Marauders
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Waiting to find a thread to put them in:
@Jinan B, working on PC
The threads won't be very different in plot than last time, but we'll try to get the execution right now. So, for everyone joining, you will each have 48 hours to post each posting round, or else you'll be skipped. I suspect this won't be much of a deal for Climbing the Mountain, but I personally wouldn't want to time out in the middle of fighting an Anzat warrior or hunting a fearsome beast through the forest. You will die if you time out in a bad situation (i.e. you're in Hunting the Beast and get attacked), so treat these threads with some seriousness.
Please take your threads seriously if you choose to undertake the quests, and make sure you have the time to actually go through with them. The future of the faction depends on it, and if you fail you will be complicating matters and setting us behind as a whole. Therefore, only join the PvP missions if you know you're skilled enough to come out on top.
We will have a different DM for each thread, but my Exile Malthazar will make the beginning post, a flashback to your briefing, just to provide you with some context and an IC reference.
I've also added a "recommended" section for the Exile sects that would likely do best for each mission, and that would provide some nice experience in your future endeavors. For example, a Marauder can add beating the best warriors in Anzat on their resume, etc. While this section is helpful, it is not mandatory, and you should not let it restrict you from joining a thread.
I will be submitting the plot in a few minutes, so some threads may be removed or replaced.
Anyway, here they are!
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DARK ROOTS
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DARK ROOTS
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The Exiles have learned from the mistakes of the past. With no place to fall back to during the war, they were swiftly driven from the Republic after the disastrous defeat on Tython. Warlord Zerek Xesh has called forces to him in order to establish a foothold on the dark planet of Anzat. A world of spires rising from ever present mist, the inhabitants of the planet are predators who hunt sentient beings to consume their brain-matter, which they call “Soup”. They are particularly fond of the Soup of force users. Several trade port space stations float above the planet, where most trade with the nearby systems is conducted. These ports of call are rampant with crime and desperation, and off-worlders are encouraged to spend what time they do in the system off the planet. Diplomacy, conquest, or through other means, a base of operations must be established on Anzat, by the orders of Warlord Xesh.
.
Climbing the Mountain
Legends speak of a wise old monk on the peak of the Vof Kadi Mountains, residing in a temple nearly as old as he is. Those that have made it to the peak were given a gem by the monk, as a token of proof that they had completed their mission. Go up there, get the jewel, and bring it back to the villagers.
The journey will be perilous, but risk of death is very low.
Characters: @The Matt as Malthazar Dreadheart,@TheBrokenMadMan as The Doctor
Recommended: Templars, Inquisitors
.
Hunting the Beast
A fearsome beast lives within the Living Thicket, one of Anzat's most deadly forests. These woods are home to hundreds of species of bloodthirsty creatures, not including the plants that give the forest its name. Hunt down this beast and sever its head, then bring it back to the village.
The wildlife will not be your only opposition, however. Be wary of feral Anzati, aliens that have resided in those forests for so long that they have gone insane and receded back to their primitive state. They will not listen to reason, so have your weapons ready when you hear the howls.
Characters: @Foxfire as Nasuag, @The Matt as Malthazar Dreadheart
Recommended: Marauders, Assassins
.
Planting the Seed
The Deep Shade is a small area, shaded by mist, that is home to many supernatural spirits. Venture within and find a place for the Exile temple to be built, but be careful. The spirits are territorial and will try to get within your head. You will hallucinate, pass out, have nightmares, and see things you will wish you have forgotten. This mission is not for the faint of heart, and you will leave a changed man (or woman).
Try to find a nice, plain spot for the temple with plenty of space. We can cut down a few trees and bushes here and there, but do not choose a rocky area with volatile elevation. You will know the perfect place when you see it.
Characters: @christhebarker as Anhur, @dblue095 as Wilson Monroe
Recommended: Arcanists, Sorcerers
.
Ambush
This mission will be quite unique in that it is a set up mission. We have word that two Jedi will be traveling nearby on a business mission. Intercept their ship, slay them, and steal their lightsabers. They will later be used by your comrades in Forcing their Hand.
Note: You may participate in both Forcing their Hand and Ambush, but Ambush will 100% have to take place before Forcing their Hand and its success will dictate how the second thread goes. Failing in Ambush will have light repercussions, but failing in Forcing their Hand is likely to permanently sour Anzati-Exile relations.
Characters: @Nerovec as Nerovec, @C.X. Jenious as Solari Valek
Recommended: Marauders, Assassins
.
Forcing their Hand
Perhaps the Anzati require a little...push, to help them decide who to side with. Even if they do not like us, we will make them hate the Jedi more. Force their hand by traveling to one of the numerous sky stations where travelers rest and wreak as much havoc as possible. The catch? You must be wielding blue or green lightsabers.
Kill, destroy, and break indiscriminately. Make the Anzati think the Jedi really hate them, and they will agree to let us take refuge on Anzat whether they like us or not. You will escape on escape pods.
If caught, play it cool. They won't know you're a dark sider if you don't show it, so don't start throwing lightning from your fingertips. Unfortunately for you, there is a very high chance they will eat you, so don't get caught.
Characters: @Hugh Capet as Anæus Pellaxus Vargam, @C.X. Jenious as Solari Valek
Recommended: Assassins
.
Might of the Empire
You will be thrown into a ring against Anzat's two fiercest warriors for a battle to the death. This will be the determining factor that will convince the Anzati leadership to allow us to take refuge on their planet, so only join if you are sure you will win. Strong PvPers are highly encouraged to join, and this is not a thread to take on if you're inexperienced.
Warlord Xesh himself will attend and spectate the fight, so you better give him a show.
This will be a death enabled PvP thread and your character can die.
Characters: @The Captain as Nadela Hasrid, @Wit as Vin
Recommended: Marauders
________________________
Waiting to find a thread to put them in:
@Jinan B, working on PC
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