Violent Delights: July Recap
Previously, on Dystopia Rising New Mexico…
Out here in the Drylands, nothing stays the same forever. As the weekend began, the ARK SOCIETY unveiled its Dig Site, inviting the brave (or foolish) visitors of Oasis to try their luck uncovering secrets buried in the desert. The MOTHERS KEEPERS held a Cookout, a long standing tradition attended by locals and travelers. And finally, TANKER JOE led a crew out into the wastes to find the truth behind a ghost story. They survived, but were left with more questions than answers…
Later that night, the Abberants of Oasis began to feel the pressure of something, some unknown force in the distance. The MIAs, mercurial and mysterious, began approaching Oasis and going about their business. While their purpose was not yet clear, their machinations involve RED COAL, and its many uses.
Saturday Morning saw the ARK SOCIETY lead people down to the EXILE CITY OF BAROGUE for answers, and a ritual. Deep in the depths, the explorers questioned the very Gravemind itself, and learned things that had long since been forgotten. Although the tunnels collapsed around them as they fled, the City remains underground, waiting.
Saturday afternoon, the pressure increases. A sense of foreboding fills the air, as the very land itself feels something is coming. Animals all around begin to feel the effects, becoming angrier and more violent. An afflicted SALAMANDER, suffering from RED COAL, makes its way to town only to die on the LUCKY BRIDGE.
Out at CHURCH’S RANCH, plans begin to unfold. The criminal element have chosen their target, and the villainous HIPPO CRATES continue to suffer “misfortune” as they attempt to ply their trade in the Drylands. In town, the much loved FRANK & CLINE (& DREAMER) suffer wounds as the Red Coal continues to advance. The great turtle is saved and tended to by the people of Oasis, and lives to shuffle around another day.
Saturday night, things come to light. An airship piloted by an idiot barely rescues vital supplies, facing a monstrous beast intent on destroying them. Everyone in Oasis and it’s surroundings felt a massive electric jolt, and those psionic individuals for a moment saw only Red. Whatever was causing this was increasing in intensity.
The next morning, the truth was revealed. The MIAS returned, led by JENNY FLYING J, previously missing MOTHER KEEPER member and now firmly aligned with the mysterious force. While tending to the Red Coal, a device was found in the desert. A MACHINE, terrible in it’s construction. It was shown to be linked to Red Coal and the MIAS, and connected to the terrible feeling and activity in the air.
What happens next is up to Oasis. The factions have been acting independent up until now, but all it takes is one threat to unite them. Barrows has been hands off recently now that the settlement is built, but even he can’t ignore the clear and present danger of the MIAS and their MACHINE. As everyone from Barrows Mining to the Trinity’s Chosen now turn their eyes to the desert, who knows what will happen?
Find out August 25th at our next event, “VIOLENT ENDS!”
Registration goes live Friday, Aug 4 @11am
