B A C K G R O U N D
Up until a short time ago, wendigos were so rare as to be considered somewhere between fact and fiction. However, for some reason, these demi-fae have begun to gather in record numbers outside of Harper Rock. Their exact motives, what brought them to Harper Rock, and whether they have an end goal at all, are currently mysteries to everyone. Regardless of intention, the results of their presence are already being felt and may grow with time. These beings pose a very real threat to both humans and vampires. To the undead, the wendigo appetite for human flesh has increased the number of deaths and disappearances in Harper Rock. These crimes, in the current political climate, cannot be easily dismissed and many humans may blame vampires for this spike in violent criminal activity. Especially if nothing is done to persuade them otherwise. The wendigo propagates through dreams and there are several humans who find themselves experiencing strange, frightening, and vivid nightmares. These people may one day become wendigos if nothing is done about it. But what is worse, to become the hunter or the hunted? With seemingly no regard for mortal life, wendigos pose a direct and sizable threat to humans in Harper Rock.
Clearly something must be done.
The Administrator has called for a culling.
Clearly something must be done.
The Administrator has called for a culling.
O V E R V I E W
The purpose of this side story is to focus in the new wendigo presence in Harper Rock, but how you choose to do that is entirely up to you. Virtually every character in Path has some stake in the story and how it plays out. Don't be afraid to think outside of the box, and tackle the wendigos from positions not mentioned in the premise. For example, there are probably some vampires who want to study the wendigos (assuming they can get close enough) to try and understand their motives. There are probably humans who want to support the activities for a myriad of reasons ranging from a desire to become a wendigo themselves, to hoping that the wendigo population drives humans and vampires to war. For as many types of characters as there are in Path, there are ways to tackle the story.
Vampires have access to information about the wendigo threat through the Administrator.
Humans have access to information about the wendigo threat through any number of resources such as wendigo dreams, or direct experience with these demi-fae outside of Harper Rock. Those wishing to write wendigo dreams have a lot of creative freedom to do with it what they want. Just bear in mind that wendigo nightmares are meant to be frightening and will probably showcase the wendigo in some form or another. The instance of these dreams occurring in Harper Rock hit a sharp spike, which means it may be noticeable to certain groups. Wendigo lore itself (such as their appearance, and how they spread) is available through some research into the paranormal.
Vampires have access to information about the wendigo threat through the Administrator.
Humans have access to information about the wendigo threat through any number of resources such as wendigo dreams, or direct experience with these demi-fae outside of Harper Rock. Those wishing to write wendigo dreams have a lot of creative freedom to do with it what they want. Just bear in mind that wendigo nightmares are meant to be frightening and will probably showcase the wendigo in some form or another. The instance of these dreams occurring in Harper Rock hit a sharp spike, which means it may be noticeable to certain groups. Wendigo lore itself (such as their appearance, and how they spread) is available through some research into the paranormal.
P R I Z E S
All prizes are per character.
Participation
All prizes are per character.
- At least: 1 post of 500 words: 1,000 RPP
- At least 10 Posts of 500 words: 7, 000 RPP
- At least 20 posts of 500 words: 15,000 RPP
Grand Prize
- Thread spotlight on the Path of the Vampire Facebook page.
- Participants in the winning thread will receive their choice of:
- 60k EXP
- 30 karma
- 1 Mastery Faeshard
- or a 16/16/9 weapon.
Prizes are per participant, and combinations are not accepted.
R U L E S & G U I D E L I N E S
- There are no sign ups for this side story. However, all threads should be posted on the Path Hardcore Ruleset forum, and all should be tagged The Culling or Side Story or Side Story: The Culling (Side Story: TC works as well) for organization, and so I can easily determine prize winners.
- The side story begins February 15, 2017 and ends March 31, 2017 at 11: 55 PM EST. Posts made after the end date will not count towards participation, nor towards the grand prize minimum requirements.
- Bear in mind, all threads are now Impact Threads, so your actions during this side story may have big consequences, especially if several people or groups are doing the same or similar things, or working towards the same or similar goals.
- All prizes are per character. You may include as many characters as you like in the side story as long as they are not directly aiding each other towards specific goals in the same thread. However working towards the same broad goals in different threads is acceptable.
- Participation prizes for this side story are scaled. If you have at least 1 post of 500 words or more, you will receive 1,000 RPP. If you have at least 10 posts of 500 words or more, you will receive 7,000 RPP. If you have at least 20 posts of 500 words or more, you will receive, 15, 000 RPP. Participation prizes do not stack.
- To be eligible for the grand prize, a thread must reach the 6 page mark. All posts must be at least 500 words in length. Live chat transcripts are acceptable. Those eligible will be entered into a random drawing for the grand prize.
- A link to the Administrator's notice can be found here.
