3.2 KiB
Character State: ch-07
Queen Seraphine
Location: The Inner Sanctum, Crimson Cathedral, Aethelgard Physical: Severe hemomantic depletion; crystalline scarring appearing on the left palm; vision blurred by red vignettes. Emotional: Violated and defiant; experiencing a "hollow" resonance where her ancestral connection used to be. Active obligations: Owes Aldric Thorne a reciprocal blood-anchoring to stabilize the glass-line (ch-07) — UNPAID. Open loops: [Seraphine & Malcorra] The heresy of the "unfiltered" rite (ch-07) — UNRESOLVED. Known secrets: CARRIED (ch-05—unresolved): The Lowen-Court is already compromised by the Blite. Arc: 45% — She has consciously bypassed Cathedral dogma to save Aldric, shattering her identity as a "perfect" vessel. Permanent: YES
King Aldric
Location: Throne Room Ante-chamber, Crimson Cathedral, Aethelgard Physical: Recovering from near-stasis; black veins recessed but still visible at the jawline; extreme lethargy. Emotional: Indebted and wary; unsettled by the depth of Seraphine’s sacrifice during the forbidden rite. Active obligations: Owes Seraphine the truth regarding the "Red Winter" apparitions he saw in the mist (ch-05) — UNPAID. Open loops: [Aldric & Malcorra] The threat of excommunication for his "polluted" state (ch-07) — UNRESOLVED. Known secrets: None. Arc: 40% — Admitted physical dependency on Seraphine’s blood to maintain his cognitive function. Permanent: YES
High Priestess Malcorra
Location: The High Altar, Crimson Cathedral, Aethelgard Physical: No injuries; rubbing fingers together incessantly. Emotional: Predatory and observant; she has confirmed the "stain" on the sovereigns. Active obligations: Owes the Lowen-Court a purification ritual (ch-02) — UNPAID. Open loops: [Malcorra & Seraphine] The price of the forbidden rite (ch-07) — UNRESOLVED. Known secrets: CARRIED (ch-03—unresolved): Whether she hears true ancestors or weaponized hallucinations. Arc: 25% — Shifted from oversight to active manipulation of the sovereigns’ bond. Permanent: YES
Captain Kaelen
Location: Cathedral Perimeter, Aethelgard Physical: Exhausted; armor dented from holding back the panicked crowd. Emotional: Deeply protective; heightened suspicion of the High Priestess's motives. Active obligations: Absolute silence regarding the Queen’s flagging physical stamina (ch-03) — UNPAID. Open loops: None. Known secrets: CARRIED (ch-03—unresolved): Knows the Queen nearly collapsed at Oakhaven. Arc: 25% — Has begun prioritizing the Queen’s survival over Cathedral law. Permanent: NO
World State: ch-07
NPC Memory
- High Provost Vane (Oakhaven): DECEASED (ch-05)
- Deacon Valen (Aethelgard): TERRIFIED -- Witnessed the forbidden rite -- Fled to report to the Lowen-Court.
Faction Attitudes
- The Crimson Cathedral: HOSTILE -- Views the sovereigns' modified ritual as a direct assault on the Sanguine Vow.
- The Lowen-Court: FRACTURED -- Rumors of the King's "black-vein" sickness have reached the capital.
Active World Events
- The Forbidden Rite: COMPLETED -- The bond between Aldric and Seraphine is now permanent and "unfiltered" by the Church.
- The Red Winter: ACCELERATING -- Blighted mimicry has been reported within the walls of Aethelgard.