From 65ddc5ddfb10089b54ad31f663a216cf0c348532 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PAE Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] staging: character-state-ch-01.md task=35a66226-ca42-4b68-a5bd-27e64938be1c --- .../staging/character-state-ch-01.md | 34 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-ch-01.md b/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-ch-01.md index b162b43c..6df62a5a 100644 --- a/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-ch-01.md +++ b/projects/crimson-vows/staging/character-state-ch-01.md @@ -1,19 +1,19 @@ # Character State: ch-01 ## Isabella Voss -Location: Blackthorn Keep, The Great Hall +Location: Blackthorn Keep, The Great Hall / High Dais Physical: Severe hemomantic exhaustion; silk gloves saturated with blood; internal "lashing" from the Peace Vow; fresh wrist scarring. Emotional: Managed defiance; hyper-vigilant; performing a "regal correction" mask to hide trauma. -Active obligations: +Active obligations: - Compliance for the binding ritual (ch-01) — PAID - Marriage to Damien Blackthorn (ch-01) — PAID - Production of a sanctioned heir (ch-01) — UNPAID -Open loops: -- Isabella/Damien: Survival of the wedding night/The Transition (ch-01) — UNRESOLVED +Open loops: +- Isabella/Damien: Survival of the wedding night (ch-01) — UNRESOLVED - Isabella/Reginald: Maintaining the "Undamaged Vessel" facade (ch-01) — UNRESOLVED -Known secrets: -- CARRIED (ch-01--unresolved): Actively bleeding beneath her gloves — Damien/Reginald. -- CARRIED (ch-01--unresolved): Using her mother’s execution as a survival template — Everyone. +Known secrets: +- CARRIED: Actively bleeding beneath her gloves — [Damien/Reginald unaware of severity] +- CARRIED: Using her mother’s execution as a survival template — [Private] Arc: 15% — Transitioned from prisoner-of-war to legally bound hostage-bride through the signing of the blood contract. Permanent: YES @@ -21,13 +21,13 @@ Permanent: YES Location: Blackthorn Keep, The Great Hall Physical: Radiating predatory vitality; no injuries. Emotional: Cruelly intrigued; sadistic but focused on dismantling Isabella’s composure. -Active obligations: +Active obligations: - Presenting the "vassal-bride" to the Elders (ch-01) — PAID - Protection of the Nightbloom asset/Isabella (ch-01) — UNPAID -Open loops: +Open loops: - Damien/Isabella: Testing the limits of Isabella’s Hemomancy (ch-01) — UNRESOLVED -Known secrets: -- CARRIED (ch-01--unresolved): Aware Isabella is hiding hemomantic scarring/bleeding — Isabella/Reginald. +Known secrets: +- CARRIED: Aware Isabella is hiding hemomantic scarring/bleeding — [Isabella/Reginald] Arc: 08% — Established as primary tormentor and shadow-husband, asserting dominance over the Nightbloom heir. Permanent: YES @@ -35,21 +35,21 @@ Permanent: YES Location: Blackthorn Keep, High Dais Physical: Aged, commanding presence; no injuries. Emotional: Triumphant and acquisitive. -Active obligations: +Active obligations: - Overseeing the integration of the Voss bloodline (ch-01) — UNPAID -Open loops: +Open loops: - Reginald/Isabella: Monitoring the "unmarked vessel" clause (ch-01) — UNRESOLVED -Arc: 05% — Architect of the diplomatic annexation, successfully binding the Voss lineage to the Blackthorn crown. +Arc: 05% — Architect of the diplomatic annexation. Permanent: YES ## Elara Voss -- DECEASED (Prior) -Established: Executed for breaking a coven vow prior to the start of the narrative. -Legacy: Her death serves as Isabella's survival template and the source of her trauma regarding disloyalty. +Established: Executed by the coven for breaking a blood vow. +Legacy: Her death serves as Isabella's primary trauma and survival template. # World State: ch-01 ## NPC Memory -- Blackthorn Court (Blackthorn Keep): DERISIVE — Witnessed Isabella’s forced submission and the signing of the contract — Views her as a conquered trophy and a political tool. +- Blackthorn Court (Blackthorn Keep): DERISIVE — Witnessed Isabella’s forced submission; view her as a conquered trophy and a political tool. ## Faction Attitudes - Nightbloom Coven: SILENT — Effectively abandoned Isabella to the Blackthorns to ensure their own survival.