Category:What Lurks in the Dark
Summary
What Lurks in the Dark was a GM-led storyline that took place in the Platinum instance. It started at the end of 2022 and ran through early 2023. It was run by GM Wylloh and GM Naionna.
A series of brutal murders destroyed the relative peace and safety in the towns of Kraken's Fall, Wehnimer's Landing, and Kharam Zhu. With each murder, a person or persons were reported missing as well and assumed kidnapped or responsible for the murder. A young Ta'Vaalor Guardsman and a group of adventurers discovered that a vampire residing beneath Ta'Vaalor was responsible for the murders and had saved the missing persons from bullying and abuse.
- 11 Lormesta
Rumors...
A trio of locals saunter by, murmuring amongst themselves, "I hear it's someone taking women as a sacrifice to take over the lands with demons." One of the locals laughs nervously as they continue to walk by.
A duo of women passes by you saying, "I hear it's a beast of a man taking all these girls, getting rid of the uglies in our cities." The second girl pipes up, "Yeah? Well, I heard the aunt and uncle hired someone to kill their niece because they didn't want to take care of a crippled anymore." The two girls giggle as they go on their way.
A large group of patrons walk by, murmuring amongst themselves, "I hear the aunt and uncle hired someone to kill their niece, they were tired of taking care of her. You know she was missing an arm?" Their voices drown out as they move on.
- 5 Fashanos
After the newest murders of the Goldspire family on Teras Isle, and believing all the murders to have been committed by the same individual(s) or creature(s), Investigator Cogsmead Gizmo has urged the cities of Wehnimer's Landing, Kraken's Fall, Zul Logoth, and Teras Isle to put in place a curfew for the residents. A curfew will start at sunset in these four cities. Citizens are urged to stay inside and try not to wander. Any individuals found wandering after curfew will be taken in for questioning. City officials say that once the murderer or murderers are caught and brought to justice, the curfew will be lifted.
- 5 Fashanos
After the latest murders of the Goldspire family in Kharam Dzu and the confession of an adventurer admitting to consorting with demonic entities and ritualistic cannibalism, concerned parties felt the need to take action.
REWARD FOR SLAYING OF DEMON 100,000 silvers The demon is a female half-elf thug that goes by the name of Tanai. Offered by the Lady Daenamaryllis to restore safety to the streets of Wehnimer s Landing, Kraken s Fall, Zul Logoth, and Kharam Dzu.
These notices have been left on benches and desks throughout various cities.
- 17 Fashanos
The twin sisters, Heliantha and Roseantha patrolled the streets of Wehnimer's Landing at the behest of the Lady Daenamaryllis. The twins encouraged others to join them on their patrol via the amunet but were met with ridicule and indifference by their fellow adventurers. Saddest of all was the disgraced former marshall of Wehnimer's Landing, Jaired Delone, deriding the efforts of the twins to keep the good citizens of Wehnimer's Landing safe at night. Unfazed, the twins patrolled the streets of Wehnimer's Landing for several hours and advised citizens to stay indoors where it is safe and to report any suspicious persons to Investigator Cogsmead Gizmo.
Cast of Characters
Official Vignettes
- Previously on Platinum is Our Life - 11-26-2022
- Monsters Roaming the Streets - 01-09-2023
- An Ominous Figure - 01-14-2023
- Murderer on the Loose - 02-11-2023
- A Very Not Dead Ricas - 02-24-2023
- Demon or Whatever - 03-06-2023
- This Just In - 03-15-2023
Character Vignettes
Logs
In-Depth Summaries
Additional Information
- Official Discord Platinum Instance Channel - Get involved and chat with GMs and players.
- Official Discord Storyline Forum - OOC Discussion of the storyline with GMs and players.
Announcements
Pages in category "What Lurks in the Dark"
The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.
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- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/A Very Not Dead Ricas (vignette)
- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/An Ominous Figure (vignette)
- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/Demon or Whatever (vignette)
- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/Monsters Roaming the Streets (vignette)
- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/Murderer on the Loose (vignette)
- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/Previously on Platinum is Our Life (vignette)
- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/saved posts
- What Lurks in the Dark (storyline)/This Just In (vignette)