As we have entered Week 2 of the event, the Cult has already made some strict moves against the Honored Guests and city of Mandalus. After the announcement of their take over, the curfew was reinforced by the Bangles. We'd like to thank the players who stepped up and offered to have their characters to demonstrate this. We apologize for this post being up a bit later than we originally planned.
This week will introduce the next phase of the Cult's plan, as well as Player Plots. While Player Plots have always been welcomed, used and wanted in Mandalus, these plots are created by the players in the game based on reactions of their characters!
➡ C'MENI CAPTURED AND WANTED
On October 4th, the Cult will be storming the Spaceport and arresting the C'Meni. Seen as outsiders and conspirators against the Serpent God Mes'Klou, they will be taken into custody and relocated. Anyone who is seen helping them will also be put on a WANTED LIST and made enemies of the state. Don't worry, Mandalus, a handful of the C'Meni will escape thanks to the efforts of those Honored Guests who live in the Spaceport.
That being said, anyone who is outspoken against the Cult, or seen wanting to help the C'Meni, or is against the Serpent will have their names be placed on an Enemy of the State list. You are welcome to have your characters react to this change in public, be forced on the run, or maybe it will help with an underground movement against the Cult! However you would like your characters to react is up to you, but starting this weekend, the Cult will be making moves against anyone who speaks out against them.
➡ PLAYER PLOTS INTRODUCED
Several players have expressed wanting to add their plots to the ongoing event. As such we are compiling a list so that everyone knows what is not only going on, but if they would like to join in as well! Please make sure to consult the players if you would like a hand in their events. Everyone's contact information is up to date on our Players Contact page.
Guerrilla Warfare
Khan Noonien Singh will be placing bombs around the Capital Building in the Central District in hopes of inspiring people to rebel against the Cult. This will occur Saturday, October 5th.
Anyone who would like their characters caught in the blast should message his player!
Resistance
Several players have expressed an interest in creating a resistance against the Cult's reign. We are more than welcome to the idea! Just be aware that the Cult will push back. There is currently no one in charge of creating a resistance, so feel free to step up and get some plotting done!
Triple Agent
Luke Castellan will be joining the Cult and working for a triple agent for both the Cult and any resistances that may end up cropping up. His player will have more details for you, so if you are interested in being involved in this? Make sure you contact her!
If you would like to get your cast or character involved in the narrative of the event? Simply let the Mod Team know! We're more than happy to weave it into what happens in the next few weeks as the event continues on.
➡ DEATH MECHANICS
Given the interest in characters possibly dying this event, the Mod Team has buckled down and evened out the kinks with our death mechanics. As the System is missing in action, the C'Meni have been working with Deliria to ensure that Honored Guests wayward spirits will find their way home to their body. The information pages will be updated shortly to reflect the updates:
Characters will remain dead for seven days as before. If you are choosing to kill your character to make way for a canon update, your character will instead be gone from the city for a week.
Lingering effects still apply, given that the C'Meni use old magic to tie the spirit back to the body. Your character will lose one sense for a week. Be creative with this!
Your character will awaken in the forest with the help of robed C'Meni. They will escort your character to the nearest road and leave you to be picked up as their location remains hidden from the Cult.
Deliria is the Dreamweaver, but as she is guiding characters souls to the C'Meni priests, you may just have an experience with her! Feel free to talk about this with Deliria's player. It might lead to some interesting things.
➡ THE EVENT TIMELINE
October 4th The Cult storms the Starport and arrests the C'Meni. A small group manages to get away thanks to those sharing the Starport with them. The Cult announces that any who sympathize or help the C'Meni will be labeled Enemies of the State and are to be arrested on sight.
October 5th Khan's bombs go off around the Central District resulting in Honored Guests and civilian injuries and causalities.
October 8th The next phase of the event begins with a message from the C'Meni themselves.