It Began in a Tavern (OOC Thread) (Part 2)

[Louanne Learning]

I am trying my best to progress Sophia's development.

You are doing a fantastic job.

This entire experience has been absolutely incredible. I am in awe at the story we wrote so far.

 

[ps102]

Earlier in the thread, we came up with this plan:

• At some point, Olive is revived.
• While Olive recovers, Melina collects the rest of the fragments
• Olive eventually recovers with a newfound power and rises back to her feet as a different person, ready to face Melina
• When Olive is ready, she meets back up with Katara and Ravenna (and whoever else is with them)
• Eventually, the final battle happens and Olive faces Melina, who has obtained the power of the gear
• They discover the truth behind the architect and the scriptures (I think we should make up something good about them too)
• Denouncement ensues

Can I create a Plotting Thread in the Encyclopedia Forum and post it there? I'd also like to cover plot points that have already happened. It's not going to be final, and under the thread, amendments to it can be discussed.

The reason I want to do this is because it kind of disappears in the discussions here. I want easy access to it so we can modify it and look at it freely.

 

[Louanne Learning]

Can I create a Plotting Thread in the Encyclopedia Forum and post it there?

That would be very much appreciated!!

Eventually, the final battle happens and Olive faces Melina, who has obtained the power of the gear

Do I remember it being mentioned that the "good guys" also come into possession of gear fragments?

 

[ps102]

Do I remember it being mentioned that the "good guys" also come into possession of gear fragments?

Yes, your memory is spot on. This plan was made before we agreed on that so it doesn't include it. I'll modify it accordingly once I post it in the thread.

I'll also divide plot points into acts so things are a bit clearer.

 

[ps102]

Plot thread is made.

Again, I feel the need to stress that everything I've written there (at least what hasn't been written already) is not final, and everyone is very much welcome to suggest changes at any time. It's also not comprehensive. It's a collection of key points. Intermittent points are left a mystery so this is actually fun.

For that very reason, I didn't do much key plotting around characters that aren't mine. I simply don't know everyone's plans here. And they don't strictly have to be planned for, or be "key".

Hopefully it's useful. I spent quite a bit of time on it. If you spot any mistakes, please let me know. I constructed this from memory and some skim reading. I've actually re-read this story about four times, so my memory should be more or less accurate.

 

[IgnitedxSoul]

It's great to have, thank you!

 

[Louanne Learning]

Plot thread is made.

Thank you so much. It is a wonderful outline, and leaves room for us to get creative in Act 3!

 

[ps102]

Thank you so much. It is a wonderful outline, and leaves room for us to get creative in Act 3!

Exactly. It should leave a lot of room. That's the point. It's not a concrete plan that should be followed religiously. For us to get into the key plot points, a lot of stuff has to happen in between. There are many paths.

I know I've said a version of this three times now but it's because I want it to be abundantly clear that it's meant be more of a progress tracker than anything else. I really love the surprises and turn of events that happen. I'm sure you all do as well.

For one, I'm really excited to see how all of the characters fit into the skeleton of this plan.

 

[Louanne Learning]

New post made!

Post in thread 'It Began in a Tavern - Official Legacy Roleplay (Part 2)'

Jan 20, 2026

Under the expansive cloud comprised of the illuminated ghosts of a thousand monks long dead, but experiencing time in its fullness, Ravenna and Katara kicked their horses into a gallop across the grassy plain, racing to the five mounted figures recently arrived. The light above was not bright. Each face shone like a small, pale moon.

Katara held tight to the reins, leaning far forward, her long hair blowing in the breeze as wildly as Pippin’s mane. As the horses thundered, and Katara neared, she came to recognize the cloaked rider in the middle of the line-up of the halted party. Her...

• Louanne Learning

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[ps102]

This is a really good entry!! I loved the opening scene. You outdid yourself. And I totally agree with Katara not knowing about Barnabas just yet. It makes sense.

Seriously. I loved the imagery of the entire post. I wish I could just write you sometimes.

The whole post is great. The only thing that concerns me is this part:

Desperately, Dusca called out, “What do we do now?”​

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“We wait.”​

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“For what?”​

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“For the two mages powerful enough to turn the gear to appear.”​

Are you sure you just want them to wait? When she recovers and returns for the fight, she will become a different person, and her arc will be complete. That will take some time for me to do properly. They are your characters so you may do as you wish, but it's probably best that something happens to them during the wait time. It's up to you what that is, but since Olive will return "complete", it's best that Katara and Ravenna are just as complete and ready for the fight as well. It will make a lot of sense from a narrative point of view.

I'm in no place to tell when your own characters are complete. All I'm saying here is be sure to have Katara's arc complete before that battle in any way you wish.

I hope this doesn't come across as rude or anything. I'm just thinking ahead.

 

[Louanne Learning]

Are you sure you just want them to wait?

Okay, something will have to happen to take them away! Plot twist!!

 

[ps102]

Okay, something will have to happen to take them away! Plot twist!!

That sounds good. I'll leave it up to you. Surprise us!

The same goes for @IgnitedxSoul. Again, not telling you what to do with your characters. You may even choose not to develop them at all if you so wish. But if you want to—Olive's recovery time is the, well, time!

I do imagine that Pria, Olten and Wren will be at the final battle to kick some demon ass. Olive will need all the help she can get against the Queen's giant army. They're already pretty powerful so that's why I'm saying that you don't necessarily need to develop them. They will work as-is. What I'm saying is—now is the time if you want to do anything.

I wish I could just write you sometimes.

By the way, just want to clarify this: I meant I wish I could write like you sometimes. Not write you! That'd be pretty uh... weird! Haha.

 

[Louanne Learning]

I wish I could write like you sometimes.

Lol, that's how I read it! And thank you very much!!

 

[ps102]

Also, just want to say, I appreciate the fast turnarounds we've had as of late. If we keep it up, we maintain momentum, and we'll likely finish on time or near the planned time.

That said, it remains okay to ask for extra time when you need it. Again, I understand we all have lives! I'm just saying that it's super good to keep the momentum. We'll not only finish on a timely manner, but write a better story because of it as well!

 

[ps102]

Hey, @Louanne Learning

Can you edit these into the lore thread OP? I broke it into categories to make it easier to navigate. I also added some placeholder text for some lore I'll have to add later.

Index

Base Magic System
Ether
E-Cells
Conventional Magic
Blood/Dark Magic

Advanced Magic
Spirit Magic
The Old Spells

Setting/Political Lore
Government
Social Classes
Geography and Geopolitics

World Lore
Symbol Language
Fragments and the Gear
Mythology
The Scriptures
Day of Calamity​

 

[Louanne Learning]

Can you edit these into the lore thread OP?

Done!

Thanks for your work with this.

 

[ps102]

For the scriptures entry on the lore thread, I'm thinking of adding this:

The scriptures are a collection of ancient texts that make predictions on the fate of the world. There are three main texts: The Scroll of Kurai, Scroll of Yuuna, and the Book of Embers.​

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The Scroll of Yuuna predicts that three women, each representing one of the three major social classes, will embark on an adventure to change the world. Each of the trio will provide their own unique experience to create the diversity required to bring balance and order instead of chaos, discord and inequality. Light, peace and harmony are the core themes of the scroll.​

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The Scroll of Kurai predicts that a warrior will cease the legendary gear and grasp all of existence. She will use her power to tear the world apart and restore it anew. A big part of the scroll tells epic stories on how the warrior will achieve the feat. Many of the stories hint how the warrior will destroy the sun and bring darkness, but darkness is portrayed as positive.​

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[Book of Embers explanation required here]​

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Both of the scrolls were written by Yuuna and Kurai. They encapsulate the will of each spirit. Kurai wrote his scroll to depict the warrior Melina is meant to be, while Yuuna wrote her scroll to tell her of her ideal visions for humanity and the wider world.​

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I believe Louanne introduced the Book of Embers. Do you want to add anything on it here, @Louanne Learning?

 

[Louanne Learning]

Do you want to add anything on it here,

yes, I will spend some time tomorrow coming up with an entry for the Book of Embers

Thank you!

The Scroll of Kurai, Scroll of Yuuna,

Do these scrolls apply only to the present incarnation of the universe or are they imported into every new universe?

 

[ps102]

Do these scrolls apply only to the present incarnation of the universe or are they imported into every new universe?

This is a really difficult question to answer. I've written a long reply three times and I keep erasing it. I'll need more information on what brings this question in the first place.

I believe the whole infinite universe rebirth concept was introduced in your last post by Brother Silas: "All ends and restarts in the fire of change. From the ashes of the conflagration rises a new universe. But nothing is predetermined. It’s a process of either purification, or corruption. Grace or ruin may bloom."

Unless I'm misreading, this means that the current situation in our story has repeated in other incarnations of the universe, and that the outcome is different each time. As you say nothing is predetermined.

The problem here is: I've written every spirit with the idea in mind that the universe they created is their only one. There was nothing in the beginning, and then they created everything. They had never created anything before. That's why I'm a bit stumbled. This basically contradicts the way I've been thinking this whole time.

Not that there is anything wrong with what you're asking. It just adds a whole other dimension to the story and raises lots of other questions about the spirits in particular. I tried to address them in my previous attempts at writing a reply, but things always got complicated quickly and I could never quite formulate something sound.

I'm not saying that we should remove this. If it's important to you, we should keep it. But I think the simplest way is this: The spirits don't remember each reincarnation. So, while they think it's their only time creating everything, it isn't. If we go with that, then the answer to what you are asking is: they only apply to the present universe.

 

[ps102]

Also, sorry for the late reply, today was a bit of a strange day for me.