EP17: Precursors

Griffin tells Nilishli about the Kell — passionate people of the Northern Expanse with berserkers who fight empowered by rage, kindred to the divine construct's own nature.

Precursors. The signs before the storm multiply. Merick trains relentlessly at Yulia’s Watch, visiting Granny Dewshine to inquire whether the prohibition upon offensive use of the Magna Mater’s power is absolute — since Yulia broke it to save the city. The centurion who survived the Broken Tower is already preparing to die as Yulia did, in defense of the Dream. Angel reveals that he never reads the journal entries beforehand: 'I think it's important that my reaction be genuine just like the players.' This creative philosophy — the GM experiencing the players' inner lives in real time — is foundational to Darkeport's emotional authenticity. Griffin tells Nilishli about the Kell — passionate people of the Northern Expanse with berserkers who fight empowered by rage, kindred to the divine construct's own nature. Titus offers Jason the path of the Myrmidons: 'To become my squire, you'll first have to enlist in the Myrmidons under Lepidus Major.' Marcus counsels patience: 'Don't erase someone else's future simply for the sake of your own certainty.' Beacon Andros confirms Jason Tenderheart's resting place. The Fellowship agrees to undertake the voyage. Thirty-eight days remain before Leptis Regium's deadline.