Game Recap, September 2022, "Eve of Destruction"

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For a broader recap of El Dorado history, see The Story So Far

Nu Cali Alliance

The newly formed Nu Cali Alliance introduced themselves to town. Comprised of volunteers from the Mojave, Bernardino Township, Magic Kingdom, AX Seaport, and El Dorado locals, they pledged their aid against the chaos of the wastes.

Disresonance Cured

The Nu Cali Alliance delivered on their promise of aid by providing a Flawless Blue Crystal device, which was sunk into the morgue in order to cure the Disresonance that had been afflicting the town. One group of Hellions defended the morgue from a continuous horde of Crystalline Dead while the others dove into the Mortis to ensure the project’s success. Aberrant Hellions breathed a collective sigh of relief as the effects of Disresonance faded.

Continued Trouble in the Swamps

Bizarre creatures entered town on Friday night, appearing to be mutant combinations of local wildlife including Delfini, Psyotes, and SIn-Eaters. Whether these are the result of experimentation, a freak accident, or natural evolution is unclear at present. Furthermore, the swamp-dwelling Quiet Folk entered town to warn of strange occurrences and green lights. Another Quiet Folk individual requested escort through the swamps, but then vanished suspiciously once the threat had been subdued. A strange device leaking green ooze was also discovered, and the threat of the plant-creature Vodneek still lurks. Whatever the hell is going on in the swamps, it doesn’t bode well.

Cryptid Convicted, Town Exonerated

Cryptid was put on trial for the crime of murdering Brine, a Saltwise who was foraging in the El Dorado area. The material facts of the case were not in dispute, with Cryptid admitting to the killing. Defending counsel Kell argued that Brine’s actions of foraging for poisons to kill Delfini were potentially harmful to town. Brine testified that no harm was intended.

Judge Ox dismissed the defense’s line of argument that fractures could be a mitigating factor. They also ruled that the town at large was not negligent in allowing the killing to occur. Cryptid was found guilty of the murder. Brine was restored their lost Infection by Riggs, who volunteered to have the Infection surgically transferred.

(OOG Note: The trial was opt-in social CvC and Infection-loss, and was negotiated enthusiastically between players. Nobody is going on trial who doesn’t want to be.)

Melancholy Hill Scouted, Fortifications Destroyed

Trailblazers fended off Rust Raiders to scout the paths around Melancholy Hill. The fortress, which many have claimed but none have held, is the current last bastion of the Steamboat Party (Florian, Prinx-in-Exile of the Magic Kingdom and their supporters). With the way cleared, a strike team of Hellion vehicles destroyed their fortifications, paving the way for a ground assault in the future. The operation was not without cost, with Cryptid being killed by incoming rockets.

Duck Hunt

The flagship of the Steamboat Party, the Flying V, was spotted in Hellion airspace. Hellions exchanged fire and brought the ship down, then pursued into the Razor Mounds. There they boarded the enemy vessel, defeating the Mighty Duck forces and killing Admiral Hopper. The attempt cost the life of Carrion, causing a brief panic when it was believed that the Tainted had lost his last Infection. Fortunately he returned from the morgue in a living state, albeit with deeper green veins than before. Hellions hope to launch a salvage operation of the V next month.

Telegraph System Connected

Former Rescuers now apprenticing as Imagination Engineers made the trip from the Magic Kingdom. They enlisted the help of Hellion artisans to assist them in the construction of a telegraph machine that will more easily connect El Dorado to the island nation. The machine was built with some effort, and the Imagination Engineers assured Hellions that the Kingdom would handle connecting it to the larger network, making it ready to use next month.

Archeology

At the request of Pagemaster Ella Myhknow, the local Keepers of the Word recovered partially excavated artifacts from a flatback that was overrun by crystal zed outside of town. The Keepers recovered the ride and completed the excavation discovering numerous items of interest encased in the rocks. The Pagemaster speculated briefly on the mystery presented by the artifacts recovered from beneath the town and expressed a distinct interest to return in coming months and get to the bottom of it.

The Flying Dutchman

A crew of Hellions infiltrated a sea cave system believed to be the berth of the Flying Dutchman, a Magic Kingdom vessel that had been commandeered by Roanoke Super Soldiers. Upon their arrival, however, they discovered that the cave network was actually connected to Melancholy Hill, and that the Steamboat party was planning on using the Dutchman as a means of escape. With incredible displays of bravery, stealth, and cunning the Hellion crew managed to plant explosives on the ship right under the nose of the Steamboat Party patrols. An informant inside Melancholy Hill confirms the complete destruction of the Flying Dutchman, cutting off the Steamboat Party’s last means of escape.

Train Warehouse Liberated from Raiders

A Hellion salvage team stormed the train warehouse, finally liberating it from the Rust Raiders infesting it. The scrap from the warehouse will be pivotal in railway construction efforts in the future.