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25 days ago
Project Update: #02 - Alchemy RPG, Widmar's Destiny Extended and the Twilight Spears
Hello mercenaries,
It's been 24 hours since we launched, and we have:
- Funded the campaign (yay!)
- Unlocked the expanded version of Widmar's Destiny, the Quickstart Scenario, which will now be printed in the Book of Eclipse, with more scenes, narrative forks, and more pregen characters to choose from.
- Unlocked FREE Alchemy RPG VTT support for all backers, so you'll be able to easily play games online when the module becomes available.
Not a bad start!
We have several other things that we hope to feature, including… has anybody said Solo Mode? Yep, that will unlock at 30 000€!
However, we know for a fact that the best way to tell people about the campaign is for them to hear about it from a trusted friend.
Besides, we can't reach every corner of the Internet without your help, so please don't take it for granted that someone else will do all the sharing :) (imagine me pointing like Uncle Sam right now, we need you, pls)
Sharing the link with friends and fellow players on online and offline communities is the easiest way for YOU to get the best game we can make.
Sharing the link with friends and fellow players on online and offline communities is the easiest way for YOU to get the best game we can make.
Introducing the Twilight Spears
One of the things we wanted to do with this campaign was to take a mercenary company through the four seasons of the game with our backers. Whatever the outcome, we'll include it in the Core Book of the game as something you can use at your table.
Here's how it will work: Over the course of 4 different updates, we will tell the story of a Company called Twilight Spears, led by two siblings who are unable to find common ground. After the story bit, you'll be able to vote on what happens next. Whichever option wins will be the basis for the next season. Are you ready? Let's get started.
INTRO
The Twilight Spears are a notorious mercenary Company serving the Republic of Dormas, led by two siblings, Jared and Kyra Dyer. Brother and sister are like day and night: Jared is calm and thoughtful, while Kyra is bold and impetuous. The two inherited leadership of the Company from their father, who died a year ago during the bloody battle to retake Widmar.
Jared and Kyra compete for the absolute leadership of the Spears, but never escalate to an actual duel. At least until now...
The Twilight Spears - Season of Blood
[Note: The Season of Blood is the part of the campaign where a mercenary Company takes steps toward a greater goal.]
Fifty-seventh year of the Sun, third day of the fifth month: the Twilight Spears are stationed in Widmar, just outside the walls. The situation is not the best; the Iron Giants, the most feared Company of all those serving the Erenwald Empire, has just completed a major encirclement maneuver, locking the Spears in a deadly grip.
As the front line of the Twilight Spears is being torn apart by the Giants' armored infantry, Jared and Kyra find themselves faced with a crucial decision:
Jared's choice: "Let us surrender and bargain with the leader of the Giants. The salvation of the Company in exchange for the secrets we have learned about our employer's defenses. We will be accused of treason by the Republic of Dormas, but with good mediation the Giants will integrate us into the ranks of the Erenwald Empire. They will certainly want to avoid any leaks."
Kyra's choice: "Surrender is not an option, the only hope is a desperate charge to smash through the center of the enemy ranks and take out their leader. It will be a massacre for us, but the few survivors will go down in Republic history for their heroism, and with the reward we will rebuild the Company."
Voting will be open for the next 24 hours only!
Reminders & other notable things
- Some of our community members are setting up a Valraven game to try out the Quickstart. Jump on our Discord and let us know if you're interested in joining.
- If you missed it, you can rewatch the launch stream with our Q&A clicking here.
- You can find us on our Discord server, visit our website and store, like our Facebook page (The World Anvil Publishing), follow our Twitter (X) account, get the key news from Telegram, check out our Instagram channel, or see Actual Plays and more from our YouTube channel.
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