Plot/Notes

(This only covers up to what I want to call 'Act 1' or 'Episode 1' so to speak as the rest is not something I've entirely ironed out and while I have ideas and a plot for I don't want to rush ahead and pre-plan everything out especially when I'm leaving everything open to be potentially changed based on both player decision and OOC feedback.)

• Deep dive into a series of Allagan Ruins the method of how they wish to approach this can and will be determined, do they want to bash their way in or approach it with a level of stealth either way untriggered defenses will stand in their way.

• A discovery is made within the Allagan Ruins two in fact the Allagans wanted to dabble with the idea of using the magick of 'Flow' in the belief they could use it to cast off someone to another shard albeit the chances of that person returning would require an anchor such as an Aetheryte for them to return to though this was all but theory and only if the person body and soul could make it to the Shard in question and two by using the Void as an intermediary they could open a 'rift' on the Source and have it travel between the Void and 'exit' out onto another Shard, of course, it seemed neither was overtly successful in their attempts but the merit behind the theories may have some ground and perhaps looking into both and seeing if the methods could be adjusted would work.

• This is where the characters can deliberate and choose a method but also allows characters who have knowledge on this particular subject to pitch in their own ideas on how to approach the situation, see a bit more below on one possibility that has to be taken into account with this plot if the person in question partakes and goes this route.

• Preparation no matter the method must be made as simply 'traveling' to another Shard is no easy feat, regardless of the method and how chosen they'll likely need to gather certain things that are difficult to get their hands on, this can either be off-screened or roleplayed depending on player preference.

• Once the preparations are made it is now a simple matter of revelations and the truth behind why this venture is being done, to begin with. (Itsumi name reveal and what we'll likely be the last time I have her being referred to her as such outside of characters just being used to refer to her by her name.) This is a moment where character reactions may vary wildly and can obviously affect and change the plot in some ways in terms of character development for themselves and others.

• Arrival in the First is just that, Arrival in the First waking up somewhere in the depths of Lakeland the only landmark looking even 'remotely' familiar to those unfamiliar with this world is that of the shining Crystal Tower in the sky but to Itsumi it is foreign and brand new, something that does not belong here and she is curious to learn more and how it did.

• No matter the method of travel once they've arrived on the First and 'get settled', particularly within the nearest village they find with an Aetheryte 'travel' back to the Source is now no matter what is always on the table, what they do and how they approach the ongoings on 'The First' is entirely up to the individual if this is where they wish to stop then so be it. Less of an event and more of a 'Heads up' that from here on your character can drop in and out in regards to anything relating to stuff ongoing with the 'First' whenever they please, if they so, please.

• The village that they arrive in despite everything modern day or the past comes under siege by 'Sin Eaters' and the group is pushed into action to defend the village for most everyone involved this would be their first dealing with the creatures of the light known as 'Sin Eaters' plenty of approaches to this character-wise. (If only 4 people are around the scenario involving this will likely be done by simply doing Holminster Switch with RP throughout the run itself.). The purpose behind this is to introduce the 'local' threat of this world so to speak

• Act 1 ideally ends with the group finally arriving at the Crystarium and them exploring it as Itsumi comes to terms with the fact that the Home she remembers and what it is now are two entirely different things and she can't keep living in the past, but that doesn't mean she should abandon it and there is still things she wants to achieve while they are here.

NOTES
• Cherche being aware of the First means any deliberation on a method of travel can be put to rest if she presents this as what I call an RP light as it allows for characters to react to a development they didn't know in different ways, at the same time there is the potential Cherche simply does not mention it.

• Rei is from the First the details behind this are unclear to me and are something I'd have to discuss with Rei if they were interested in partaking in this plot. They also haven't completed Shadowbringers but have also shown they don't care too much for Spoilers. While I'm nowhere near ready to enact this plot if they do wish to partake I may hold off until they at the very least complete 5.0

• Character Development is the key idea I have in mind with this event series it is meant to take the characters so to speak out of their 'comfort' zones by putting them in an environment they are unfamiliar with and also presenting them with things that they may or may not be able to understand, I want this to be an opportunity for character growth and development between the dynamics that members in the FC have, obviously that requires communication and talking of how we want such things to go.

• I want to integrate gameplay as much as possible both the 'Allagan Ruin diving' and the 'Sin Eater attack' are meant to transition into dungeons however due to gameplay limitations when more than 4 people are involved this can be a tricky thing to accomplish and I want everyone to be able to have equal involvement.

• Exploring Lakeland is meant to also take advantage of unique RP locales I should note I don't expect each of these bulletin points to be tackled in a single day, some could while others could take multiple sessions I don't want people to feel like they need dedicate hours of their time a day to this sort of thing unless they WANT to, I'm also open to suggestions on how I could spice that section up some to not merely go to one location 'talk' and move on as I want to avoid Roll Combat if possible. (Possibly implement nearby FATES?)

• I need to better word what I want from OOC stuff, I may give the impression that I'm not wanting to step up with some of what I'm saying from the sounds of it. Amongst a few other things may reword the OOC section. (Type Feedback.)

• Seek out OOC communication on how people feel about this don't make it another Garlemald. ✅ So far, so good.

• I have a 'song' in mind for each 'Act' albeit they all relate to Itsumi they are meant to put themes I've used of hers into a greater context. (The hope anyhow.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzdJB5Li_DU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohnjbvnpPk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr3RAlsF2vY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGAn22U03V4