[Player retiring]Caek/ Kural/ NPC Sponsorship

Prof. Misclick

PC has been doing a lot of fun stuff. Between Draco and Caek, they really are the only conflict happening. Credit for the NPC proposed goes to @Hangman (nicely done)

Varek Garros, Last Priest of the Dead God

Varek Garros is a towering figure cloaked in the tattered remnants of a once-imposing ceremonial robe, marked with the faded symbols of Bane, the God of Fear.

Varek is one of the last of Bane's faithful, a shadowed priest who continues to perform rituals in the god’s name, even though no divine power responds.

Beliefs and Goals
Varek firmly believes that Bane, though slain, is not truly gone. To him, a God of Bane's magnitude cannot simply die but has instead been cast into a weakened state, his essence scattered across the planes. He sees Bane’s death not as an end, but as a test - a challenge for his most devout followers to prove their loyalty and bring about his resurrection.

The Resurrection Plan:
Varek’s ultimate goal is to restore Bane to his former glory, believing that only through Bane’s return can the world be brought to its proper order: one ruled by fear, domination, and strength.

His plan involves:

Collecting Relics of Fear: Varek searches tirelessly for items once touched by Bane’s divine hand—relics that still resonate with the fear and power his god once commanded.
Reaping the Fear of Mortals: Varek believes that fear itself can bring Bane back. To that end, he works in the shadows to sow terror across the land.
The Ritual of Ascension: Varek has uncovered a forgotten ritual, a dark rite that could supposedly channel enough fear to reconstruct Bane’s divine form. However, it requires a massive offering of fear: an entire city brought to its knees in terror. Whether there's any merit in it is an entirely different matter.

Personality
Varek is consumed by his obsession. Where once he may have been a charismatic priest, now he is a fanatic—cold, calculating, and willing to sacrifice anything for his cause. He despises the other gods, particularly those who dared to claim Bane's former dominions, and views the world as broken in Bane’s absence.

^^^^^^^^^

NPC tied to the Black Triad that wants to use Kural as a weapon of fear to bring Arabel to its knees to fuel a ritual to return Bane. Suits Kurals general vibe and where he seems to want to take it.

Prof. Misclick

Need votes from missing admins or affirmation they are abstaining.

Puffy

I see quite a bit of conflict around amongst a lot of PCs which is nice, but caek has certainly gotten the most notice. I won't object, however I'm not all that interested in the story as it lacks any depth, motive or personality. Conflict for conflicts sake. So abstaining for now.

Hangman

This looks good then. Whats the score with these sponsorships? Judging by others:

• Thematic uptick in their armour in stats. I'd suggest intimindate and taunt are best for Kural.
• Item. A supposed artefact of the Black Triad seems most fitting. Some sort of helmet maybe with bonus saves against fear and maybe 5x casting Fear itself. "Eyes of Wrath".
• Nudge towards some sort of plot.

Puffy

Players have built up enough evidence and proof for criminal charges against Kural, unless he hands himself in he will get the wanted criminal perks as well.

We can have the NPC be the sponsor for his criminal wage as well then.

I'll prepare the documents from the NPC and share here

Puffy

With the blessing her Majesty and the Councils of Arabel, I, High Arbiter, and the Councils of Arabel. Have judged the foreign national known as Kural Bhurzen of the heretical faith known as the Black Triad, guilty of the following charges:

C3: Conspiracy against the Nobility or High Clergy,
C10: Treason,
S6: Impersonation of Authority,
L4: Reckless Endangerment,
L5: Slander of Noble or High Priest.

In accordance to the current lawbook of Arabel, and based upon the evidence brought before me, through the investigation lead by Peace Officer Harriet Yeoman with the aid of Arabel's citizens and the noble retainers of House Braerwinter.

As of these charges, the foreign national known as Kural Bhurzen is hereby wanted by the Crown of Arabel, his punishment awaiting his arrival.

High Arbiter of Arabel,
Sir Malcom DeShurr,
Champion of Tyr

Kural Bhurzen the Tarnished

WANTED FOR CRIMES AGAINST THE KINGDOM:
C3: Conspiracy against the Nobility or High Clergy,
C10: Treason,
S6: Impersonation of Authority,
L4: Reckless Endangerment,
L5: Slander of Noble or High Priest.

REWARDS WILL BE GIVEN
To be brought before the Crown ALIVE.

@Zool said in Exiles and the hunted:

Wanted (bounty) - Your character is wanted, dead or alive. The same rules as exiled apply, additionally, you cannot enter any settlements without a DM to supervise as there are "blue" NPCs there. You can be attacked by any other player character and may be at risk of FD. Normal rules apply to FD.

Wage of 50gp via NPC sponsorship
Can chose to hand himself in, or live on the run
Not wanted dead, for now

Echo

@Puffy Make it so

Strife and Discord

@Echo said in Caek/ Kural/ NPC Sponsorship:

@Puffy Make it so

Prof. Misclick

caek (Kural) — Today at 8:28 AM
@Server Admins [DM] @Storytellers [DM] - I think I’m going to look at wrapping up Kurals story. The lack of real support for this sort of concept, basically playing alone most of the time, low server population and lack of IG DM / Storyteller presence is stifling the fun im having with it. Assumed the Ashkara group would have helped, but alas. I’ll work with Draco on a conclusion to it all. I’d really hope the next person who wants to play an antagonist gets some real help with it, because the server is a very boring place without one.

Guess we can keep this NPC for another time/pc. Not interested in rolling this out for the player after I specifically asked for patience like 3 days ago.

Puffy

Still going ahead with the poster cause Draco and the others earned it

Prof. Misclick

@Puffy said in [Player retiring]Caek/ Kural/ NPC Sponsorship:

Still going ahead with the poster cause Draco and the others earned it

Yep. And I'll roll out the NPC as a background thing at some point for the next villain concept, but zero contact is going to be given to Kural.

Echo

@Puffy said in [Player retiring]Caek/ Kural/ NPC Sponsorship:

Still going ahead with the poster cause Draco and the others earned it

100%

Puffy

PC is dead