From 15f014f2b916db2d9227edf7ee2abf5eb638504d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PAE Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:37:46 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] staging: character-state-chapter-ref.md task=23066956-f668-414a-91df-37a65c17e16e --- .../staging/character-state-chapter-ref.md | 24 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-chapter-ref.md b/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-chapter-ref.md index e8df3c93..e216ddac 100644 --- a/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-chapter-ref.md +++ b/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-chapter-ref.md @@ -1,40 +1,40 @@ # Character State: Ch1 ## Isabella Voss -Location: Blackthorn territory, interior of the Blackthorn carriage -Physical: Faint blood beads on wrists from nervous habit; no injuries. -Emotional: Terrified but stoic; feeling the weight of her mother’s legacy. +Location: The Iron Bridge, border between Nightbloom and Blackthorn territories +Physical: No physical injuries; tracing wrist scars; faint blood beads from nervous habit. +Emotional: Isolated, wary, and maintaining a facade of regal composure. Active obligations: - owes Lord Reginald Thorne her compliance (Ch1) -- PAID - owes the Blackthorn Coven her presence at the border (Ch1) -- PAID -- owes Damien Blackthorn her cooperation as his bride (Ch1) -- UNPAID +- owes the Peace Vow her marriage to the Blackthorn heir (Ch1) -- UNPAID Open loops: +- Isabella and Damien Blackthorn meeting at the border (Ch1) -- RESOLVED - The transition of power/custody to the Blackthorn Coven (Ch1) -- RESOLVED -- Isabella's survival in the Blackthorn stronghold (Ch1) -- UNRESOLVED Known secrets: - CARRIED (Project Context): knows her mother was executed for breaking a coven vow -- [Damien Blackthorn does not know the extent of her trauma] -Arc: 10% -- Isabella accepts the Peace Vow to marry her enemy, transitioning from a reclusive mourner to a political pawn. +Arc: 10% -- Isabella accepts the Peace Vow and crosses the border, transitioning from a reclusive mourner to a political pawn. Permanent: YES ## Damien Blackthorn -Location: Blackthorn territory, interior of the Blackthorn carriage +Location: The Iron Bridge, border between Nightbloom and Blackthorn territories Physical: No injuries. -Emotional: Victorious, predatory, and mockingly attentive. +Emotional: Mocking, arrogant, yet intensely observant. Active obligations: - owes his coven the successful retrieval of the Nightbloom bride (Ch1) -- PAID Open loops: - Damien's intention behind baiting Isabella (Ch1) -- UNRESOLVED -Known secrets: [NONE DETECTED] +Known secrets: [NONE] Arc: 5% -- Established as the provocative rival and future husband who challenges Isabella's rigid adherence to duty. Permanent: YES ## Lord Reginald Thorne -Location: The Crimson Spire, Council Chambers +Location: The Crimson Spire, Council Chambers (Last seen) Physical: No injuries. Emotional: Calculating and dominant. Active obligations: [NONE] Open loops: [NONE] -Known secrets: [NONE DETECTED] +Known secrets: [NONE] Arc: 5% -- Established as the puppet master orchestrating the alliance. Permanent: NO @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Legacy: Her death instills a paralyzing fear of disloyalty in Isabella, driving ## NPC Memory - Lord Reginald Thorne (Nightbloom Coven): IMPATIENT -- Forced Isabella to sign the scroll and depart immediately -- Isabella complied but with cold resentment. -- Damien Blackthorn (Blackthorn Coven): ANTAGONISTIC -- Met the carriage at the bridge to provoke the bride -- Secured Isabella's transfer into his personal carriage. +- Damien Blackthorn (Blackthorn Coven): ANTAGONISTIC -- Met the carriage at the bridge to provoke the bride -- Forced Isabella to step out and face him. ## Faction Attitudes - Nightbloom Coven: Severe/Pragmatic -- Willing to trade a daughter for a reprieve from war.