Game Recap, August 2022 "Escalation"

Disresonance Study Shows Promise

Local researchers have concluded that Disresonance is related to sympathetic vibrations of powerful (mostly negative) emotions, which linger in affected areas. A small-scale study suggests that blue spire fragments properly infused with positive memories may be able to counteract this effect. Lead researchers include Dr. Beckett, Creepy, Dune, Nobody, and Tackle Package.

Trouble in the Swamps

Travelers entering town were harried by lashing vines, which were seen knotted around clusters of green spire fragments. Early in the trade swamp-dwelling folk sabotaged the town’s agriculture and culinary areas, and attempted to damage the artisan workbenches. It seems that they blame the Hellions for a disturbance in the swamps of Lowtown that they call home.  Later in the trade, investigation in the direction of strange glowing lights deep in the swamp revealed a series of grates and a mysterious drop-off of materials, along with a note, in boxes labeled simply: “Bernardino.”

Duchess Madeline Hatter Interrogated

Duchess Madeline Hatter subjected herself willingly to questioning at the order of King Phi. In addition to confirming that Club 33 was not involved in the construction and management of the Blue Room, Hellions clarified the Club's motivations in reforming the Kingdom's government. The Duchess explained the nature of the Club’s philosophy, built on the concept of egoistic altruism and the idea that, as citizens of the Magic Kingdom, the Knight's power is directly tied to the well-being of all. Hellions also ensured that the Club has no further interest in pursuing rogue elements left over after the Civil War, with the exception of the Steamboat Party.

Local ‘Merican Punches Gravemind

The Children of the Electric Sky cult hosted a “Grave Rave,” combining the transformative experiences of entering the gravemind and tripping on hard drugs. Local ‘Merican Sonny Dunes solidified his status as a Badass by literally punching the gravemind. The gravemind punched back by disgorging a fearsome new zed, a Mortis Champion. Sonny was able to fend off the foe until the rave concluded.

Spire Crystal Mine Opens to Public

Bluebands assisted in clearing access to a spire crystal mine, which is now available to all Hellions who wish to mine for crystal fragments. Not since the initial crystal rush has such a rich deposit been discovered. Hellions interested in mining should speak to Maintenance to schedule a shift.

Fallen Fallow

Bonebreaker Kira led an expedition to recover a relic of the Cult of Fallow Hopes, a tabard in the possession of a devout priest. This attracted the attention of a large group of extremely powerful zombies, including Tanks, Revenants, an Apostate, and a Mortis Champion. The group was able to extract the tabard and priest and flee to town, only for the gravemind to disgorge more zombies. Town rallied to defeat the horde, with three Hellions giving their lives.

Night of the Ducks

After warnings from the Duchess and multiple threatening messages sent to town, the Steamboat Party struck in the night with their elite military unit, The Mighty Ducks, backed by auxillary troops. The Ducks’ combat prowess, organization, and royal bankroll allowed the commandos to slay five Hellions. Hellions made sure it cost them, killing 3 of the 6 Ducks before their eventual retreat.