AsBloodTurnsEverCold

Woohoo! My excitement is riding high right now.

I'd say the updates are nice. Builds anticipation.

Oooh I like that especially the value statement. Very accurate to the voice I had in my head while putting her down. Can't wait to see the rest of it and what the other Features will be like.

Perfect! Excited to see what all you do with her and the others.

Alright fixed on my end as well she's back down to resources.

Got it I did kinda realized that a bit ago so edited but good to know for clarification. I've bumped The Blue Hour Lady up for now while we wait for clarification.

Went ahead and edited it just in case though.

@IsabellaRose I think Kojo is the only person connected to "The Blue Hour Lady" right now actually because Magnificent shifted his relationship from her to to Judge Holland Buck. Otherwise everything else looks perfect.

I agree, I've been loving set-up greatly but I'm sure what comes next will be just as wonderful. Kojo's Identity will be...The Champion more in line with his chosen motivation and story. He might be a font for an ancient deity but he's thinking of the people while trying to find a way to deal with his particular situation. His past gives him a tacit understanding of how easy it is for easy people to fall into what they don't understand, forced to play into the hands of things they cannot fight. His affliction has to stop with him and with any luck won't fall into the hands of those who would use it for evil...he just has to recognize who it is first. As such I stepped up The Other Theory to D12 and unlocked Lingering Echo as the third chosen sfx. @IsabellaRose It did ask for another [new] ability or to up one but since The Other Theory was already at d12 I didn't know if I could take it further or if D12 is the max we're meant to stick with. I put up The Other Body, and short of took shapeshifting to base it off of. I figured we could maybe use a little more body horror. I stepped up the relationship with Joshua Thane since the description feels like it demands more than a D4. I then connected Kirsa to Adelaide as "Her Delusions may be a useful tool" as she sees the woman as ripe for manipulation through whatever form that takes that might work. That schemers hands extend far and wide. Already labeled arrows. Not shifting anything. Kojo would possibly be practicing on a Tuesday, either at the hall or somewhere else. He might also be in a meeting with Kirsa at the time, discussing their next show or other business affairs maybe even walking around speaking with the people. He'd be happily talking to just about anyone though in that event be it another Lead or anyone else maybe playing on a small corner even if thats "beneath" him to do. I'm pretty excited for see what drama kicks off with the more trouble prone members of this troupe especially given some of these features look ripe to cause it. I'm definitely down to explore the weird and mystical...probably why I built it up a bit much but I do imagine that'd be pretty fun.

Fairly simple step this time. I've gone with motivation The Innocent for Kojo; given his past Kojo knows how cruel the world can be and given his present he's aware how easy it is to fall into clutches of things you don't understand. He is, ultimately, a man of the people despite his situation much of the time when has to strike a man down its not for his own benefit. Perhaps he's a bit naive and its distracting but he can't possibly ignore people in need. Stepped up Justice to D8 Stepped up relationship with Edmund to D6 no change in statement. Connected Willis Sloan to Alicia as "Wants her gone." because he believes in the rumors about her being a vampire and frankly? That's not good for business.

Alright lets see if I did this right: for Kojo's Modus Operandi; Given the nature of The Other Theory and its importance in Kojo's life I've gone with The Arcane Hand. Passion has been stepped up to D6 The Other Theory is also now D10. Kirsa has been stepped up to D12 and the relationship has been changed to "She refuses to let me go." because a loyal cultist would hold onto an asset with an iron grip. If I read the instructions right we were supposed to do two things so firstly; I've introduced 2d4 The Golden Seven Church (Religion, Influence) - Unassuming. Small. It is simple wood and lacking in flair. It is a collection of polished pews, and small artifacts that tell of a proud legacy of faith. Its old, cracked bell rings twice to beckon believers and its doors remain open for those in need. The only notable thing is the cross on the wall...made of the same material that has caused a town to boom. The Seven Names Church is so often found where it is needed. It welcomes in the needy of all sorts. It greets with open arms the weary gunfighter, and the bandit. It does not turn away the whore, the hunter, or the thief. It welcomes in all...so long as they are willing to listen and accept grace. They will even advocate for those in need. They only ask that you listen and the doors to the sanctuary and kept wide open. Of course there are those outside of the church who will tell you...its a ploy. Kindness is weaponized in those walls and wielded to get whatever they need. The Seven Names Church only opens its doors to assets, and people its priests and sisters believe they can tame. The simple box that is the church is a place where people are broken...sometimes you can hear the screams. The substances they proclaim as part of their faith is used to break down the strongest of people and turn them into obedient sorts. They're not so humble, their riches are just hidden....only for the deserving. You can see the glint sometimes. This church popping up means that they've laid eyes on profit And anyone who would stand in their way will be tamed, or dealt with. A bit of a threat to Kojo (or anyone else) I've also connected Joshua Thane to Jane Montgomery as "Arranged to Marry" though I'm more than willing to change that if its too much. Two members of a wealthy family. It wasn't uncommon for marriage to be arranged for financial and strategic reasons. Seems like it'd be interesting to deal within.

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Shame you can't be with us Dreams, Ramona seemed like she'd be a very fun character. I hope everything you have going on gets sorted out fine and we end up in another game or something together one day once you can and hope you do enjoy following this game at least.

Stepped up Millicent Gearhart to D6 instead then

Fixed, and I've touched up The Blue Hour Lady's description as well as given Kojo an actual connection. I forgot to include that.

Oh right! Stepped up Clayton Cash to 2d8 Thanks Isabella

Alright!: I chose the Performance priority because well...obviously lol. I stepped up Honor to D8 because I was already maxed on Glory. I upped Virtuoso to D10 because music is this man's life after all. I connected Kirsa to @StarlitSiren's Otis Tully as "Whispers to" because attempting to control the flow of information in and out of town for her own ends is exactly something Kirsa would do. Ingratiating herself with an old man would be a good tactic. I've introduced a new Extra: 2d4 "The Blue Hour Lady" (Lore, Witchcraft) - She's no spirit, but seeing her in person is a rare enough event that people often think she's a ghost. She only really appears when the sun dips beneath the horizon, for the short time the sky takes on its blue hue and by the time the sun fully sets she's back into the strange house where she resides answering no summons, and making not a peep. It is as though she was never there. Her real name is unknown. Her history is a twisted series of whispers and assumptions. Her beauty may catch the eye but she only seems to be noticed when she desires it. She's a definite mystery, but on the occasions when people speak to the lady she's an elegant and welcoming conversationalist although...something about her in unnerving at the same time. Her knowledge is great especially in matters of myth and story, and beyond those...she knows a great deal about The Beyond. A good payment and she'll even put that knowledge to work for someone else but the payments aren't your simple affair. Money means nothing to her. Gold is worthless metal. Your assets will one day but nothing but dust. The favors she calls for are heavy, dark, and uncomfortable and it is said those who use her services are changed, and god shuts his eyes to them. Calling for the aid of the beyond must always come with a heavy price. Its only fair. Kojo has sought her aid several times, but she only had him play for her although...he can never remember what happened after.

Honestly I already had pictures picked out for them....maybe too many cause making up my mind took me hours. Kirsa Autenrieth Joshua Thane Clayton Cash

The only real difference between Duty Bound and Honor Bound is motivation Duty is external Honor is Internal I quite like Honor better since its the 1880s and worker protection laws were more or less just ramping up, laws were there but kind of a suggestion rather than having the ability to be enforced as easily as it is now, and the only reason you didn't shoot anyone is because you didn't want to deal with the headache of also potentially having to shoot the sheriff. Maybe not the deputy though.

Honor is what Duty was. I had that increase too.

Still hyped. Admittedly the pause is a little frustrating due to excitement but I'm personally fine waiting just a little bit longer to keep things easier if everyone else is too. Hopefully her situation gets settled fine. I'm chilling.

Well just as an idea perhaps her situation has led to greater bodily changes that results in her being unable to produce certain antibodies that others can leaving her unable to combat certain bacteria in the same way normal people might. Her inability to stop the bacteria on her own causes a need for her to drink blood (or specifically human blood as human T-cells would pass directly into the bloodstream more easily) where as if she goes without it she basically becomes ill. She could basically sense this bacteria growing or for whatever reason it propagates faster leading to more obvious effects when she hasn't ingested enough blood leading to a more intense psychological need. It could also be to stabilize her mutated genome since hers might be unstable so absorbing the white blood cells found in human blood helps stabilize hers otherwise she breaks down and starts to lose her strength. Other weaknesses could be more psychological like developing an aversion to holy symbols due to psychosis brought on by her changes mixed with the intense religious fervor of the time. A strong belief is as good as a real effect at times.

Great timing. I JUST bumped him down to resources as you posted this lol I have him listed as (Persuasion, Wealth) That was a mistype on my end. Alicia was at D8 as well yes. Should all be good on my end.

That should be fun! Kirsa is on the web already though just above the Thane-Cash Rebirth Hall diamond.

Alright! Added: Clayton Cash ("I'm happy to do business with.") - Family Man. Righteous Man. Pervert. A....bit of an oaf but with a generally good heart. Clayton is a buoyant man who used to own a mining company but after the mine collapsed bounced around from idea to idea accruing a string of businesses that have been...obviously destined to fail in the long run. Moved into town with his family in order to bring a little Cash Flow to the place starting up various branches of his business and going into a new venture with The Thane Family and a third party whose name he isn't allowed to speak. No skin off his back though, he's always in business and looking for more ways to grow his wealth and diversify his businesses. I also drew an arrow from Clayton to Millicent Gearhart as "He's been having Sinful thoughts about her" A married man he might be, but that eye wanders. Might as well keep this train going. For Life-Changing Event: I chose....The Prophecy! Duty doesn't exist as a value so I stepped up Honor in its place. I then maxed out Glory at D12 and stepped up Justice to d6 Stepped up The Other Theory to d8 Unlocked the lynchpin of this concept in Resonant Performance. Whoo! Maxed out the Thane-Cash Rebirth Hall at D12 Stepped up Kirsa to D6 and on a whim stepped up Alicia to D6 and then Kirsa to D8 as well for the last step. Think I did all that right.