Session 10: RadiantMasque
General Summary
The session opened with downtime activities: Jaxon fought in the pits, Forseti immersed himself in forbidden historical research, and Liam concluded a dangerous gambling quest by defeating the Collector and claiming The Winning Heart. The party then prepared for The Radiant Masque, commissioning custom masks and costumes before entering one of Camp Hope’s most symbol-laden social events.
At the Masque, tensions rose quickly. Forseti’s interview with David Laurids Prinz failed, while Jaxon unexpectedly encountered his brother Caleb—now disturbingly close with a Wake Chemist—leading to a confrontation that resolved nothing and worsened fears. The party mingled with figures of power and mystery, including Dr. Elira Vasquez and fortune readers, while laying social groundwork through carousing.
The Parade of Faces became the emotional centerpiece of the night. Gideon, Liam, and Forseti performed across its three stages with mixed but generally positive reception, culminating in dramatic unmasking moments. Ritual followed spectacle with the Burning of Names, revealing each character’s inner conflicts.
Afterward, Forseti took a decisive step toward uncovering the truth behind his parents’ murder by scheduling a mind-stitching session and arranging a meeting with Levi. The night closed with Lyndi’s mesmerizing Echo Stage performance, new contacts formed at the Glimmer Bazaar, and tangible rewards earned—cementing The Radiant Masque as both a triumph and a turning point for the party.
Liam, you really need to work on smiling more.
Rewards Granted
Experience
- Each player received 200 XP
Renown
- Gideon: +1 Renown with The Solstice Syndicate
- Liam: +1 Renown with the Solstice Syndicate
Contacts
- Forseti: 1 Solstice Syndicate contact, 1 allied contact
- Gideon: 1 Solstice Syndicate contact, 2 allied contacts
- Liam: 2 Solstice Syndicate contacts, 3 allied contacts, Wake Chemist contact (Grave Cook)
- Jaxon: 1 allied contact (non-syndicate)
Items & Boons
Liam
- The Winning Heart (Collector’s card)
- Small animal heart (given to Levi)
- Ring of Protection
- Potion of Psychic Resistance
- Somnist Scents: Joy (gifted by Lyndi)
Forseti
- Scheduled Mind Stitching session with a Wake Chemist (funded by Liam and Gideon)
- Meeting with Levi arranged by Liam
Notes / Extra Material
Echo Stage Performances
- Lyndi’s performance charmed most of the party—Jaxon and Liam affected, Forseti resisted
Carousing Results
- Significant social capital gained across the party
Social Notes
- Gideon consumed Bunker Bliss and retired early
- Jaxon remains deeply unsettled by Caleb’s association with a Wake Chemist
- Palm Reading (Gideon): Life foretold as uncertain; advised to be bold
Forseti’s Parents Murder Investigation
- Research review completed
- Mind Stitching session scheduled
- Meeting with Levi arranged by Liam
Solstice Syndicate Standing
- Multiple new contacts acquired
- Renown increased for Gideon and Liam
Crafting
- Custom Masque Masks crafted by Sweet Seams and The Timeless Tune Ups.
Parade of Faces Performances
Gideon
- Krampus-themed intimidation and battle reenactments
Liam
- Satirical readings of the Book of Hope and imitation of Levi.
Forseti
- Acrobatics, imitations, and intimidation displays
Burning of Names Ritual
- Gideon: “Human Hate”
- Forseti: His parents’ names
- Liam: Blank page
- Jaxon: Observed, refused participation
Characters Interacted With
- The Collector – High-stakes gambler defeated by Liam
- David Laurids Prinz – Interviewed by Forseti; interaction failed to yield useful information
- Dr. Elira Vasquez – Offered Gideon a hospital test-subject position (declined)
- Wake Chemist – Seen interacting with Caleb
- Caleb Frost – Jaxon’s brother; confrontation ended unresolved
- Becky Joan Williams – Liam’s mother; spoke with Forseti, provided a lead pointing to Levi
- Levi – Recipient of the animal heart; future meeting scheduled
- Grave Cook - Wake Chemist looking for scavengers to go into the Drowned Trenches.
- Lyndi Herb Garnet – Echo Stage performer who captivated the hall and gifted Somnist Scents
Next Session
- Handout the new contacts
- Next session will be the last chance to complete Down Time activities for this time block.
- Collect the new quests that arose from this session.
- Mind-Stitching Session
- Meeting with Levi
- Last chance to have Xmas party roleplay or Jaxon's B-day roleplay.
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