TLAS3 Chapter 10 Enemy Of My Enemy

In a perfect example of being careful of what you wish for, Tatters has got what she wanted; a parlay with the deadly vampire lord, Tortemus. Many have not lived to regret such a thing. 

And even if she survives the encounter, can she hope to learn anything that will turn the overwhelming tide in her favour?

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Mechanics

Scene 1 

Chaos Factor: 6

Scene Description: Negotiation with Tortemus

Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Add A Character 

 

Simple Q: The Veil Sisters? (Likely): Yes

 

Mara Vale

S02E03 description

• Mara Vale: Local, cute female
• Goals: respect, Methods: espionage, Profession: butcher
• Traits: candid, Interests: pets, Quirks: decision by committee

 

Their OCEANIC profile is:

• Openness: 4 - Fairly adventurous
• Conscientiousness: 5 - Very precise, controlled. 
• Extroversion: 2 - Slightly reserved
• Agreeableness: 3 - neutral
• Neuroticism: 5 - Anxious, moody
• Interpersonal Disposition: 5 - v positive towards Tatters
• Core Disposition: 1 - v unhappy with circumstances

 

Lynn Vale

S02E03 description

• Lynthia Vale: Local, wiry, spike-haired
• Goals: Happiness, Methods: hard work, Profession: messenger
• Traits: daring, Interests: drugs, Quirks: a fraud

 

Their OCEANIC profile is:

• Openness: 4 - Fairly adventurous
• Conscientiousness: 1 - Very laid back, unstructured
• Extraversion: 5 - Very sociable, talkative
• Agreeableness: 2 - Slightly self-absorbed
• Neuroticism: 5 - Anxious, moody
• Interpersonal Disposition: 4 - positive towards Tatters
• Core Disposition: 4 - happy with circumstances

Lord Tortemus

Their OCEANIC profile is:

• Openness: 5 - Very adventurous
• Conscientiousness: 4 - Fairly precise, controlled. 
• Extraversion: 3 - neutral
• Agreeableness: 2 - Slightly self-absorbed
• Neuroticism: 4 - Slightly moody
• Interpersonal Disposition: 3 - neutral towards Tatters
• Core Disposition: 3 - neutral

 

Tortemus Behaviour: 0 matches, 1 six: Happy, Fortunate

• Pleased with escape, increase CD by +2  

 

Mara: confirm Tatters is not Unseen

 

Tatters question

 

Tortemus: 2 matches: Extroversion (3), Neuroticism (4), Triumphant, Large

 

Tatters argument

 

Tortemus: 2 matches: Openess (5), Extroversion (3) Defiant, Lonely

 

Will he join forces? (Nearly certain): Yes

Scene 2 

Chaos Factor: 5

Scene Description: Exchanging information

Scene Test: The scene starts as expected.

 

Does she learn anything new? Yes

 

The event relates to a Mythic 2 Action and theme: Take Enemy

• Sereth Pinto was Unseen. They had tried to take over the Silver Nails to secure an independent army. Mara and Lynn knew, and were agents of a competing faction (the House of Whispers.)
• The Undying learned of the Unseen move against the Silver Nails, and interceded. 

 

Anything more? Yes

 

The event relates to Something Positive for a PC (Tatters)

If required, here's a Starforged Action and Theme: Defy Death

And here's a Mythic 2 Descriptor and Focus: Excitedly Protective

• Tatters is given a replacement Demonbane Charm

 

Anything more? Yes

 

Current Context. Meaning: Frantically Strong

• The Unseen are extremely powerful. They have attempted to infiltrate the 3rd Guild, and their tendrils extend through power structures across the Chained World. 

 

Anything more? Exceptional No
Tortemus: 1 match: Core Disposition, Innocently Cold

• More pressing matters: Tortemus learns about the Ring of Winter and the Machine Cult (attacks on the Dominarium and Opera House).
• Reduce CD by 1

 

What does Tortemus propose? 3 matches: Interpersonal Disposition, Extroversion, webOpenness (creative, adventurous response): Mysterious Vehicle

 

Does he know anything about the fate of the Web? No

 

Mara: ID -1, CD +1. Lyn: CD -1