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| === Blurb === | ==== Blurb ==== |
| On the tiny island of [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]], life is governed by the rhythm of the tides and the seasonal threat of [[:skyss:chars:daelian_raider|Daelian Raiders]]. For Yngvild Helgasdottir, a simple fisherman’s daughter, the arrival of the King's Ship Seagull shatters the peace of her childhood and delivers a legacy of shadow and steel. | On the tiny island of [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]], life is governed by the rhythm of the tides and the seasonal threat of [[:skyss:chars:daelian_raider|Daelian Raiders]]. For Yngvild Helgasdottir, a simple fisherman’s daughter, the arrival of the King's Ship Seagull shatters the peace of her childhood and delivers a legacy of shadow and steel. |
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| ===== Key Elements and Analysis ===== | ===== Key Elements and Analysis ===== |
| The narrative of Fierce serves as a detailed examination of the Hero class within Skyssian society, where divine lineage provides extraordinary abilities such as shapeshifting and the channelling of [[:skyss:chars:rituals|Rituals]] or [[:skyss:chars:words_of_power|Words of Power]]. This story follows the personal struggle of a young woman coming into her power. The sentient sword [[:skyss:chars:jafnadr|Jafnadr]] represents a pinnacle of [[:skyss:pantheon:frijdodr|Frijdodr’s]] craftsmanship, capable of discerning intent and bypassing any physical armour. The conflict centralises on the moral ambiguity of power; while [[:skyss:chars:old_bjorn|Old Bjorn]] has spent centuries maintaining a fragile stability through secrets, Rojden seeks to bypass the [[:skyss:places:bot|Board of Trade’s]] slow influence through direct, magical conquest. | The narrative of Fierce serves as a detailed examination of the Hero class within Skyssian society, where divine lineage provides extraordinary abilities such as shapeshifting and the channelling of [[skyss:other:rituals|Rituals]] or [[skyss:other:words|Words of Power]]. This story follows the personal struggle of a young woman coming into her power. The sentient sword [[:skyss:chars:jafnadr|Jafnadr]] represents a pinnacle of [[:skyss:pantheon:frijdodr|Frijdodr’s]] craftsmanship, capable of discerning intent and bypassing any physical armour. The conflict centralises on the moral ambiguity of power; while [[:skyss:chars:old_bjorn|Old Bjorn]] has spent centuries maintaining a fragile stability through secrets, Rojden seeks to bypass the [[:skyss:places:bot|Board of Trade’s]] slow influence through direct, magical conquest. |
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| ^ Character ^ Lineage ^ Core Motivation ^ | ^ Character ^ Lineage ^ Core Motivation ^ |
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| The narrative of Fierce unfolds across a geopolitically volatile landscape where the lives of individuals are inextricably linked to divine lineages and shifting powers. The following comprehensive categorisation of people and places draws upon the chronicles of [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild the Fierce]]. | The narrative of Fierce unfolds across a geopolitically volatile landscape where the lives of individuals are inextricably linked to divine lineages and shifting powers. The following comprehensive categorisation of people and places draws upon the chronicles of [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild the Fierce]]. |
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| | ===== Timeline of Fierce ===== |
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| | All dates are provided as the day of the specific lunar month (moon) within the year 774 AM. (see also [[:skyss:other:calendar]]) |
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| | ==== Summer Moon (Moon 4) ==== |
| | * **Day 4:** The community of [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]] observes strange sails. Initial contact is made with merchant venturers from the Aelfheim Company. |
| | * **Day 21:** **First Night** is celebrated at [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]]. The community performs rituals to [[:skyss:pantheon:malfin|Malfin]] and [[:skyss:pantheon:aeolf|Aeolf]] to mark the return of the dark time. |
| | * **Day 22:** The Mangandalese junk //Chantara// is sighted before noon and eventually lands on Straven for fresh water. |
| | * **Day 24:** [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild the Fierce]] is interrogated by the Mangandalese agent Arald regarding her name and the foundling [[:skyss:chars:noren|Noren]]. |
| | * **Day 25:** [[skyss:chars:captain_olaf|Captain Olaf Ragnarson]] returns to the island with the King's Ship //Seagull//. [[:skyss:chars:helga_trollslayer|Lady Helga Trollslayer]] reveals her true identity as Yngvild's mother. |
| | * **Day 26:** The seekers depart the western isles for the Capital. |
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| | ==== Ripening Moon (Moon 5) ==== |
| | * **Day 1:** Arrival at [[:skyss:places:kronstadt|Kronstadt]]. The party is escorted through the city to the [[:skyss:places:kronstadt:kings_palace|King's Palace]]. |
| | * **Day 2:** [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]] and [[:skyss:chars:noren|Noren]] undergo initial training in their [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroic]] abilities. |
| | * **Day 3:** Inspection of the [[:skyss:chars:book_of_heroes|Book of Heroes]] confirms Noren's parentage as the son of [[:skyss:chars:alfarinn|Alfarinn]] and the renegade [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Rojden]]. |
| | * **Day 4:** The party departs for [[:skyss:places:grunwald|Grunwald]] aboard the //Thunderbird// to seek Alfarinn. |
| | * **Day 8:** The //Thunderbird// encounters an unexpected storm and beaches on the north coast of Grunwald. |
| | * **Day 9:** Yngvild and Noren meet Alfinna as a bear in the forest |
| | * **Day 10:** At Knarvik they find that Alfarinn has just left by ship for Caratis, and they sign on the //Albany// as part of the security team. |
| | * **Day 19:** The mission shifts to the [[:skyss:places:salicia|Kingdom of Salicia]]. Arrival at the port of [[:skyss:places:beretha|Beretha]] amidst a succession crisis. [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]] negotiates with the Earl of Beretha. |
| | * **Day 21:** The party reaches [[:skyss:places:caratis|Caratis]] via a night-rowing operation executed by the //Seagull//. |
| | * **Day 22:** As the sun rises the party find themselves in the midst of the Cottalemnese army which is attacking Salicia. They are captured and taken to meet Rojden. |
| | * **Day 25:** The party begins an overland flight through the [[:skyss:places:cottalem|Kingdom of Cottalem]]. [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]] meets the resolution agent [[:skyss:chars:inibrakemi|Inibrakemi]] and learns of the search squadrons. |
| | * **Day 29:** Arrival at the bowl-shaped valley of [[:skyss:places:estreham|Estreham]]. Noren is placed upon the bier in the [[:skyss:places:estreham:temple_of_clewg|Temple of Clewg]] as his condition worsens under [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Rojden]]'s geas. |
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| | ==== Harvest Moon (Moon 6) ==== |
| | * **Day 1:** [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]] communes with the birds of the grove and the adept [[:skyss:chars:wall|Wall]]. She is commanded to seek the [[:skyss:places:chestnut_lodge|Chestnut Lodge]]. |
| | * **Day 2:** The ritual of the black altar. [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]] performs a blood sacrifice to [[:skyss:pantheon:malfin|Malfin]] to break the involuntary [[:skyss:chars:geas|geas]]. Noren is subsequently initiated into the mysteries of [[:skyss:pantheon:jorunn|Jorunn]] by [[:skyss:chars:alfarinn|Alfarinn]]. |
| | * **Day 4:** The group reunites with [[:skyss:chars:olaf_bot|Olaf Gunnarson]] and [[:skyss:chars:erik|Erik Erikson]] at the [[:skyss:places:riggin_dale:the_wheel|Wheel Inn]] in [[:skyss:places:riggin_dale|Riggin Dale]]. |
| | * **Day 5:** A diversionary ruse is implemented at the Wheel. [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]] and [[:skyss:chars:noren|Noren]] use [[:skyss:chars:shapeshifting|shapeshifting]] to evade [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Rojden]]'s cavalry. |
| | * **Day 6:** The party finds sanctuary at the [[:skyss:places:trolls_head|Troll's Head Inn]] under the protection of [[:skyss:chars:eskil|Eskil]] and [[:skyss:chars:arinhildr|Arinhildr]]. |
| | * **Day 8:** Final dash to the coast. The party is extracted from the derelict fort at [[:skyss:places:ocaso|Ocaso]] by the //Seagull// under heavy attack. |
| | * **Day 13:** Return to [[:skyss:places:kronstadt|Kronstadt]]. Official debriefing with the [[:skyss:chars:resolutions|Department of Resolutions]] and the King's Small Council. |
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| ===== The People of Fierce ===== | ===== The People of Fierce ===== |
| * [[:skyss:chars:Jerre]]: A former Cottalemnese cavalry trooper who defects to assist Yngvild and Noren. | * [[:skyss:chars:Jerre]]: A former Cottalemnese cavalry trooper who defects to assist Yngvild and Noren. |
| * [[:skyss:chars:captain_olaf|Olaf Ragnarson]]: Hero and Captain of the King's Ship Seagull. | * [[:skyss:chars:captain_olaf|Olaf Ragnarson]]: Hero and Captain of the King's Ship Seagull. |
| * [[[[:skyss:chars:Erik]]: A Board of Trade agent in Beretha. | * [[:skyss:chars:Erik]] and [[:skyss:chars:Olaf_bot]]: The Board of Trade agents in Beretha that eventually helped them escape. |
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| ==== Antagonists and Renegades ==== | ==== Antagonists and Renegades ==== |
| ==== Salicia and Cottalem ==== | ==== Salicia and Cottalem ==== |
| * [[:skyss:places:beretha|Beretha]]: The main city in the [[:skyss:places:salicia|Kingdom of Salicia]], recently besieged and taken over by Rojden's forces. | * [[:skyss:places:beretha|Beretha]]: The main city in the [[:skyss:places:salicia|Kingdom of Salicia]], recently besieged and taken over by Rojden's forces. |
| * [[:skyss:places:caratis|Caratis]]: A port city closed by naval blockade during the Cottalemnese invasion. | * [[:skyss:places:caratis|Caratis]]: A port city closed by naval blockade during the Cottalemnese invasion of Salicia. |
| * [[:skyss:places:estreham|Estreham]]: The site of the [[:skyss:chars:clewg|Temple of Clewg]], protected by an ancient curse that bars any man who is not an initiate. | * [[:skyss:places:estreham|Estreham]]: The site of the [[:skyss:places:estreham:temple_of_clewg|Temple of Clewg]], protected by an ancient curse that bars any man who is not an initiate. |
| * [[:skyss:places:ocaso|Ocaso]]: An abandoned coastal fort on the west coast of [[:skyss:places:Cottalem]] used as a rendezvous point for the Seagull. | * [[:skyss:places:riggin_dale]]: Where they party rendezvous at the Wheel Inn before heading West to escape. |
| * [[:skyss:places:trolls_head|Troll’s Head Inn]]: An establishment run by retired Heroes [[:skyss:chars:Eskil]] and [[:skyss:chars:Arinhildr]], equipped with magical geas detectors. | * [[:skyss:places:trolls_head|Troll’s Head Inn]]: An establishment run by retired Heroes [[:skyss:chars:Eskil]] and [[:skyss:chars:Arinhildr]], equipped with magical geas detectors. |
| * | * [[:skyss:places:ocaso|Ocaso]]: An abandoned coastal fort on the west coast of [[:skyss:places:Cottalem|the Kingdom of Cottalem]] used as a rendezvous point for the Seagull. |
| ==== Other Regions ==== | ==== Other Regions ==== |
| * [[:skyss:places:mangandalay|Mangandalay]]: A hot, humid river state famous for its high-value silk and pharmaceuticals. | * [[:skyss:places:mangandalay|Mangandalay]]: A hot, humid river state famous for its high-value silk and pharmaceuticals. |
