All the people of Requiem arrived knowing that something was wrong, although no one knew exactly what would happen. As they survived the gathering, the potential disasters facing Requiem became increasingly clear: beset by enemies, strapped for resources, and with their morgue failing, Spring brought deadly challenges to the Fold.
What Happened
The weekend began quietly as the survivors gathered in the Great Hall. Essex, the High Lord Executioner, had called a meeting of all the Family Heads, and all thirteen Families of Requiem attended, along with Elizabeth Bathory, representing the Semper Morts who had been promised support. They revealed their numbers; over 1,500 in need of food, shelter, and basic infrastructure, and the High Lord Executioner agreed to uphold the promises of his predecessor, with the help of all the people of Requiem. Rather than enact a tax, the Family Heads agreed to a different solution: a three-month tariff on all goods that go through the Post Office - resources, crafted items, and trading. While the Warren Collective agreed to cover the New Bloods of the town, many wondered what effect this would have on the Fold as it prepared for open conflict with its enemies.
On Saturday, that open conflict arrived. Reports of enemy encampments reached the people of Requiem, and they sent expeditions throughout the day to find them. They found the Nostras - a mysterious force composed of the survivors of banished families - entrenched on the high ground of the various mountains around Requiem. Throughout the day, Requiem launched attacks, fighting inch by bloody inch uphill against the Nostras, learning that their forces were ready to bring war to the Fold and overthrow the Anastasia Dynasty. It won’t be long before these defensive positions allow them to launch large-scale attacks on the Fold and the town of Requiem itself.
To make the situation even more dire, a shipment of materials from the Molon Collective meant to reinforce the failing morgue, was intercepted and destroyed before it could reach its destination. With the health of the morgue collapsing, the matter was complicated by the arrival of the Sin-Eater, Argor. The mysterious cult leader had apparently consumed too many fractures with his sin-eating ritual, resulting in him turning his powers against the townsfolk, causing the death of a Family Head before his supporters managed to cleanse him in the space in the Mortis. While the sins he’s carried have been passed on, who knows what the episode did to a morgue in urgent need of repairs?
These are just the most significant calamities to beset the town as Requiem finds itself preparing for even more misfortune.
Announcements
Tickets go on sale Thursday for our May Event, Mouth of the Wolf. What will happen when the Nostras finally decide to make their move?
May will also feature a new player drive and a special surprise we’ll announce tomorrow. Stay tuned for more!
Character sheets should be updated by Friday. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@dystopiarisingny.com.
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