Absalom. The biggest city in the world, it's the heart of all trade and most religions across at least two continents, as well as home of world-spanning organizations like the Pathfinder Society. People from all around the world can be found in the city, no matter their ancestry. Here, unlike anywhere else in the world, it would not be considered any stranger to see a hobgoblin and a leshy arguing over the latest in Taldori Royal fashion than it would be seeing two humans doing the same.
It is also the most coveted of cities. Since it was first founded by the now-dead god Aroden some 4719 years ago — an event used as the starting point of the modern calendar — the city-state has been besieged more than 100 times. Most often these invasions were led by those seeking access to the Starstone, the artifact that granted Aroden (and a handful of others, since) godhood, which sits in the middle of the city in a cathedral designed by Aroden to test any who would wish to become a god.
Two of these sieges have happened in the last few years. Three years ago, there was an invasion of demonic fleshwarped constructs that is notable only because it resulted in the end of the practice of slavery in the city, as all slaves were granted freedom in exchange for joining the defence of the city. Lord Gyr, the city's Primarch, vanished around the same time, leading to whispers that someone wanted him out of the way, either to implement the new law or to oppose it. The Grand Council has yet to choose a successor, with the former captain of the city's First Guard serving as acting Primarch for the time being.
Most recently, the Lich known as The Whispering Tyrant besieged the city only two months ago in the most dangerous siege since before the city had walls. He was barely defeated, but not destroyed, and many suspect he will return eventually. There is a buzz of tension in the air as people worry that the next invasion may be successful.
Goodman Hugen has become concerned that Cheliax is making a play for power in the city, by bribing or extorting members of the high and low councils. He has decided to secretly recruit mercenaries to try to infiltrate the trust of other council members to either find evidence of corruption, or information that he can use to undo it.
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This game has already started, but we had a pretty quick drop. So quick, in fact, that Goodman Hugen is still briefing the players. I’m specifically looking for players who do not mind a slow game. I do hope to speed things up from where they have been so far, but I have health issues that sometimes interfere in my posting, especially if it needs to be a long post. On some rare weeks I may only be able to post once a week, others may be every other day.
Character creation:
For now, we’re using standard rules, with anything available on the Archive of Nethys. I am willing to use temporary house rules for deities that haven’t been converted yet, with the expectation that they will be converted once the new Gods & Magic book is out.
Please also include at least a couple of sentences of background. I just want to be sure you’re thinking of who your character is, not just what they can do. :-)
I will leave this recruitment open for one week. Feel free to ask questions!
