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

[ps102]

Hey, @Louanne Learning, question for you.

How did Arthur live his amnesic life with Joan? Did he know he was a mage? Or did he spend his life more as a poet? If you can build on that a little bit in the character sheet, that'd be great.

 

[Louanne Learning]

If you can build on that a little bit in the character sheet, that'd be great.

Yes, good point. Required a little bit of editing to his backstory - how's this below?

Background:

Arthur is Queen Melina’s brother. Twenty years earlier, she tried to kill him by having the castle walls come tumbling in, and then she stole his Crown. He escaped, with complete amnesia about his previous life, and built a quiet and anonymous life for himself as a stonemason. Leaving all magic aside, he shared a simple abode in the countryside with his family, including his wife Joan and several children.

At the age of 42, his memory, in pieces, began to return to him. He is then called to his destiny by the Alphabet Society to help save existence by prevailing over the sister who wronged him so cruelly all those years ago. Reluctantly, Arthur answers the call to play the Royal violin in this service. He does not want to leave his family, but secretly wants revenge against Melina. He fights these worst impulses in himself.

 

[ps102]

Yes, good point. Required a little bit of editing to his backstory - how's this below?

Background:

Arthur is Queen Melina’s brother. Twenty years earlier, she tried to kill him by having the castle walls come tumbling in, and then she stole his Crown. He escaped, with complete amnesia about his previous life, and built a quiet and anonymous life for himself as a stonemason. Leaving all magic aside, he shared a simple abode in the countryside with his family, including his wife Joan and several children.

At the age of 42, his memory, in pieces, began to return to him. He is then called to his destiny by the Alphabet Society to help save existence by prevailing over the sister who wronged him so cruelly all those years ago. Reluctantly, Arthur answers the call to play the Royal violin in this service. He does not want to leave his family, but secretly wants revenge against Melina. He fights these worst impulses in himself.

Perfect, edit it to the sheet so its accessible.

 

[Louanne Learning]

Updated!

Post in thread 'It Began in a Tavern - Character Index'

Jan 9, 2026

Name: Arthur

Sex: Male

Social Class: Royal Mage (though he abandoned it)

Age in human years (must be 18): 43

A brief description of appearance: (no pictures, please.)

Arthur’s usual expression is thoughtfulness. He’s an attractive middle-aged man, lean and muscular from his years of masonry, the job he adopted once he had escaped from the Royal life.

Background:

Arthur is Queen Melina’s brother. Twenty years earlier, she tried to kill him by having the castle walls come tumbling in, and then she stole his Crown. He escaped, with complete amnesia...

• Louanne Learning

 

[ps102]

I also have another question for you. How long (in posts) do you reckon Katara and Ravenna's adventure will go on for? It'd be nice if we can sync the end of their adventure with Sophia's so there is a bit of narrative alignment.

It doesn't have to be a precise number. Think in rough terms.

 

[Louanne Learning]

It doesn't have to be a precise number. Think in rough terms.

I will totally follow your lead. Let me know how many turn rotations you need, and I will follow

 

[ps102]

I will totally follow your lead. Let me know how many turn rotations you need, and I will follow

It's hard to say. I want to base everything to a really shocking twist. I just can't think of anything, so I'm just not sure. But that's okay for now at least because you and I are just beginning those arcs, so we still have plenty of room until I decide.

I'm really interested to see how exactly you'll develop Katara during this phase of the story. Character development is a huge challenge.

 

[Louanne Learning]

you'll develop Katara

This is where I will keep my focus. And thank you for the consistent encouragement!

 

[ps102]

Edit: Whoops! Accidentally posted my story here, haha. I'll move it over to the appropriate thread.

 

[ps102]

Edit: Whoops! Accidentally posted my story here, haha. I'll move it over to the appropriate thread.

Entry now posted. It's your turn, @Louanne Learning.

 

[Louanne Learning]

Entry now posted.

Wow, wow, wow! It is f*cking awesome!! Three new developments - Silas appears at the tavern, Arthur confronts Melina, and the reappearance of Nalki and Charin! I will do my best to follow that!!

 

[ps102]

Wow, wow, wow! It is f*cking awesome!! Three new developments - Silas appears at the tavern, Arthur confronts Melina, and the reappearance of Nalki and Charin! I will do my best to follow that!!

I wanted to bring them back because a) Nalki is kinda funny and b) it'd be awkward if they just vanished.

I could not pass on the opportunity to have the two siblings exchange a word or two, and to reveal a few things about Melina in the process and her intentions.

Silas actually appeared within Sophia's inner world, not the tavern, and showed her a memory, which is a pretty important clue. He is a ghost who can do ghost things I suppose. I like the idea of him appearing in people's visions and dreams to offer wise advise.

 

[ps102]

I will do my best to follow that!!

We're still technically pending for the last post to be edited. I thought it might pose a problem for you but it really won't. You know Ben, Katara and Ravenna will be adventuring on their own, so just skip time to that. What happened in-between can be clarified in an edit to SoulFire's post to maintain continuity..

So, proceed as normal, and this also gives SoulFire plenty of time to think of an edit.