Session 12 Downtime

Character Arcs

 

Enterprise: the Second End

 
During this downtime, Locke is going to attempt to put the most difficult part of his Second End plan in place, which is building a systemic connection to the secrets of the universe. Unfortunately, while this experience is rather successful, it is so disturbing that it shakes him to the core, leading him to abandon his plans to found a new organization, and to retreat much more into his inner self. (Changes this downtime: +5 acumen, +1 despair, end of arc)
 
Step: Finding a Location (+1 Acumen) (Done in Session 10 downtime)
Step: Building the Enterprise (+1 Acumen) Develop the Charter for the West Henge College (Done in Session 10 downtime)
Step: Building the Enterprise (+1 Acumen) Form a partnership with Heironymous to produce and sell copies of rare books, including monographs and other magical texts, while saving copies for the College library. (Done in Session 10 downtime)
Step: Developing the Patronage of Iu -- The main purpose of the Second End is the exploration and sharing of truly specialized knowledge. To this end, the patronage of a powerful being which has a relationship to such knowledge is required, as a mentor if not also as an enticement for others to join. (+1 Acumen)s
Step: Building the Secret Factory -- Equipped Phoebus Observatory with the arcane equipment for the house secret Knowledge Seekers (+1 Acumen)
Climax: (+2 Acumen and +1 Despair) -- My experiences with Iu have shaken my belief in the universality of truth. I just can't do this. I can't truly explore the outer world in order to understand the mystery I feel within. Ultimately, the mysteries of the universe cannot fill the void within me. There is no point in seeking knowledge which can be shared, as Truth may not be universal; there is only value in building up the truth within.
Resolution (+1 Acumen)
 

Uncover a Secret: the New Plague

 
No development planned in this. (Changes this session: none)
 
Cost: Seeker (Done in Session 11)
Opening: Naming the Secret (Done in Session 11)
Step: Research (Blood Prince convo) (Done in Session 11 downtime)
Step(s): Research (+1 Acumen)
Step(s): Investigation (+1 Acumen)
Step(s): Tracking (+1 Acumen)
Climax: Revelation (+2 Acumen and +1 Joy or Despair)
Resolution (+2 Acumen)
 

Uncover a Secret: the System

 
Very slight movement on this, specifically the start of Locke's plan to deepen his relationship with the Nine Princes as an organization, in order to attract the attention of the Hidden Prince. (Changes this session: +2 acumen)
 
Cost: Seeker (Done in Session 11 downtime)
Opening: Naming the Secret (Done in Session 11 downtime)
Step: Research -- Learned the origin of the System by asking the System. It's the Hidden Prince. (Done in Session 11 downtime)
Step: Research (+1 Acumen) -- Began dossiers on all Nine Princes, in order to work out how to find the Hidden Prince.
Step(s): Investigation (+1 Acumen) -- Visited with each of the Princes that I know, cultivating those relationships. (Bought 1 connection with the Nine Princes)
Step(s): Tracking (+1 Acumen)
Climax: Revelation (+2 Acumen and +1 Joy or Despair)
Resolution (+2 Acumen)
 

New Discovery: Hacking the Divinitory Deck

 
No development planned in this. (Changes this session: none)
 
Cost: The Thrill of Discovery (Done in Session 8 downtime)
Opening: The Idea (Done in Session 8 downtime)
Step: Research (Done in Session 9)
Step: Trial and Error (Done in Session 10 downtime)
Step(s): Trial and Error (+1 Acumen)
 

Aid a Friend: The Good Boy

 
No development planned in this. (Changes this session: none)
 
Becoming a Trainer (Done in Session 6 downtime)
Opening: Getting Acquainted (Done in Session 6 downtime)
Step: Research (Done in Session 6 downtime)
Step: Domestication (Done in Session 6 downtime)
Step(s): Training (+1 Acumen)
Climax: Completion (+2 Acumen and +1 Joy or +1 Despair)
Resolution (+1 Acumen)
 

Experience Spends

+1 Connection with the Nine Princes (-2 acumen)
Advance house level to 5 (-2 acumen)
Advance house level to 6 (-3 acumen)
Advance house level to 7 (-4 acumen)
Advance house level to 8 (-5 acumen)
Advance house level to 9 (-6 acumen)
House secret Knowledge Seekers (-8 acumen)