The Watch
Game Logs (aka "Things Lisa Says")
Recent logs:
- We have assumed control, the 2 August 2020 session log
- Feinting Spell, the 26 July 2020 session log
- Some were born to rock the boat, the 19 July 2020 session log
- Load-bearing stick, the 12 July 2020 session log
- Counter-offensive, the 5 July 2020 session log
- Pressing on, the 28 June 2020 session log
- The beginning of the end, the 21 June 2020 session log
- Who among us?, the 14 June 2020 session log
- The breaking point, the 7 June 2020 session log
- Dissent in the ranks, the 31 May 2020 session log
- The debut of the thin man, the 24 May 2020 session log
- You win some, you lose some, the 17 May 2020 session log
The Shadow
wants...
... to pervert the land and all its creatures.
... submission without resistance.
is...
... darkly sorcerous.
... terror-inducing.
servants are...
... men twisted into unnatural creatures of war.
... berserkers who fight to the bitter end.
does...
... silence all opposition.
... crush autonomy and grind down the willful.
World Facts
Clan Toltho (Craftsfolk & Farmers)
What relic did the Toltho create and which clan currently holds it?
A multi-headed idol where each face is an animal is carved out of granite. It is 8" tall and 5" around. They still hold it but everyone, especially the Dothas clan, covets it.
What is unusual about the eyes from the Toltho clan? They are super dark, black like the night of a New Moon.
Clan Molthas (Rugged Mountaineers)
Why is the Molthas clan so reclusive and how is this different from how they once were?
They believe that their bloodline holds a secret and are obsessed with maintaining the purity of their blood. They now engage in ritual infanticide to keep the purity of the line.
What ancient mountain fortress do the Molthas hold? The Aerie
Your clan is the one that first encountered the Shadow. How did you find out about it, and what happened? Why did that encounter leave a wound your clan can never recover from? And which clan blames your clan for everything that happened after?
There were a group of hunters, including Tovy and her brother. They witnessed changes in the forest but didn't understand the scope of the threat. Some left to warn the clan but the others scouted. Those that left fell to the Shadow.
Tovy's bother slew the old king - regicide
Charsa blames them.
Clan Dothas (Mystics)
What makes Clan Dothas indispensable to the others?
They perform marriages.
What tragedy was the Dothas in the forefront of? They sanctioned arranged weddings, thus taking away the woman's agency in forming the union.
Clan Sharn (Hunters & Gatherers)
What tyrant came from Clan Sharn and what small good came from their reign?
Janice the Unyielding developed a curriculum for training the hunters and gatherers so they're more prepared than they used to be.
What key area do the Sharn still control?
They still hold the Forest of Janice.
Clan Charsa (Miners)
What ancient prophesy of this clan (Charsa) is linked to the Shadow?
One day, we will unearth the Heart of the Mountain which light that banishes the Shadow.
Why do all the other clans respect the Charsa? Wealth.
Clan Thason (Herders & Equestrians)
What ancient transgression do people say this clan committed?
Moved freely over the old border.
What does this clan offer that no other can? Created kvass, offering inebriation!
Clan Morsh (Traders)
What hero came from this clan and what were they famous for?
Syri of Morsh overthrew Janice because everything she did was too costly.
Why is this clan’s political position unassailable? The Clan's position is unassailable because they control trade.
Clan Royshan (Warriors)
Why do all of the other clans fear their warriors?
They have advanced unit training (i.e., Spartans, Janissaries) as a cultural upbringing other clans view as taboo.
What secret knowledge does this clan possess that they have sworn never to use against the other clans? They know of basic explosives but won't ever use or share that knowledge.
Clan Richti (Nomads)
What sacred object is this clan reputed to possess?
The Sky Stone, a meteorite.
Which clan did Richti split from? They split off from the Royshan
'Clan Thedon (Builders and Masons)
Which important site built by this clan do they still hold?
They built and still hold Thelsten's Tor.
What unique physical trait do members of this clan share? Golden eyes.
House Rules
PCs
- Corporal Lomo of Clan , Fox (was Bear (was Wolf)), played by Joe
- Initiate Reynda of Clan , Spider, played by Munin
- Lt. Commander Rezi of Clan , Bear (deceased), played by Lisa
- Lt. Commander Tovy of Clan , Bear, played by Jason
- Recruit Risoc of Clan , Raven, played by Lisa
- Warden Yeli of Clan , Owl, played by Gary
Add a PC:
NPCs
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Crimson Grin | Shadow | {{{4}}} |
| Dirdu | Commander | {{{4}}} |
| Draile | Soldier | {{{4}}} |
| Ealle | Warden | {{{4}}} |
| Ega | Initiate | {{{4}}} |
| Eira | Civilian | {{{4}}} |
| Eive | Warden | {{{4}}} |
| Erda | Initiate | {{{4}}} |
| Isaac | Tovy's brother, fallen to the Shadow | {{{4}}} |
| Janice the Unyielding | Tyrant | {{{4}}} |
| Laya | Wagoneer | {{{4}}} |
| Loisa | Initiate | {{{4}}} |
| Lorru | Lt. Commander | {{{4}}} |
| Marro | Sergeant | {{{4}}} |
| Mealde | Corporal | {{{4}}} |
| Paemo | Field Marshall | {{{4}}} |
| Palita | Initiate | {{{4}}} |
| Payli | Lt. Commander | {{{4}}} |
| Pera | {{{4}}} | |
| Reiku | Warden | {{{4}}} |
| Reti | Sergeant | {{{4}}} |
| Roena | Lt. Commander | {{{4}}} |
| Syri | Liberator | {{{4}}} |
| Thin Boy | Shadow | {{{4}}} |
