From 16a94232a0e925c3e881515eca49637ab1622d3f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PAE Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:01:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] staging: character-state-ch-03.md task=6a9dcd6a-c329-47ac-bebf-f03d18d7ff19 --- .../staging/character-state-ch-03.md | 45 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+) create mode 100644 projects/echoes-of-the-forest/staging/character-state-ch-03.md diff --git a/projects/echoes-of-the-forest/staging/character-state-ch-03.md b/projects/echoes-of-the-forest/staging/character-state-ch-03.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d8166c55 --- /dev/null +++ b/projects/echoes-of-the-forest/staging/character-state-ch-03.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +# Character State: ch-03 + +## Elara +Location: The Whispering Grove, near the Great Sentinel Tree +Physical: Exhausted, minor scratches from brush, glowing residue on palms +Emotional: Profoundly unsettled yet determined +Active obligations: owes Silas answers regarding the map (ch-03) -- UNPAID +Open loops: Elara and the Forest Spirits regarding the "unbinding" ritual (ch-03) -- UNRESOLVED +Known secrets: CARRIED (Ch-01--unresolved): knows the map reacts to her blood -- Silas; knows the location of the hidden cache -- the Village Council +Arc: 30% -- She has accepted her role as a conduit for the forest's magic rather than just a scholar. +Permanent: YES + +## Silas +Location: The Whispering Grove, perimeter watch +Physical: No injuries, muscle tension from high-alert status +Emotional: Guarded and skeptical of the supernatural phenomena witnessed +Active obligations: owes Elara protection during the ritual (ch-03) -- PAID +Open loops: Silas and the Shadow Stalkers regarding Elara's trail (ch-03) -- UNRESOLVED +Known secrets: knows the Blackwood mercenaries are already in the valley -- Elara +Arc: 25% -- He has transitioned from a mere guide to a protector who acknowledges the forest's sentient threats. +Permanent: YES + +## Kaelen +Location: Village of Oakhaven, Healer's Hut +Physical: Recovering from the blight-cough, weak but communicative +Emotional: Anxious for Elara’s safety +Active obligations: owes Elara the truth about their father's journal (ch-02) -- UNPAID +Open loops: none +Known secrets: knows their father didn't die by accident -- Elara +Arc: 10% -- Remains a passive catalyst for Elara’s journey while managing the village's fear. +Permanent: NO + +# World State: ch-03 + +## NPC Memory +- Elder Thorne (Oakhaven): UNTRUSTING -- Witnessed Elara leaving with the map -- Vowed to report the "theft" to the Council. +- The Grove Spirits (Whispering Grove): CURIOUS -- Responded to Elara's touch -- Will allow passage but demand a sacrifice later. + +## Faction Attitudes +- The Wardens: HOSTILE -- Believe the awakening of the grove is a sign of a curse. +- The Shadow Stalkers: STALKING -- Tracking the resonance of the map; see Elara as a beacon. + +## Active World Events +- The Great Awakening: The forest is reacting to Elara’s presence; flora is growing at an accelerated rate within a 5-mile radius. +- Mercenary Deployment: Blackwood scouts have reached the valley floors as of sunset. \ No newline at end of file