Ozymandias
Act I: The Rumblings
OOC Introduction:
Welcome to "The Sundering Dawn", a Galaxy-changing site event where your characters will face mysterious forces, collapsing hyperlanes, and an ancient Celestial secret that threatens all known space. This guide will set the stage for Act I, helping you dive immediately into compelling storytelling and collaborative roleplay. Every week, a new Act will drop until Act 4, where we will come to the conclusion of the event. If you have questions, tag me here and I'll answer anything I can - including RP responses to what is happening.
In Act I: The Rumblings, factions across the galaxy begin experiencing small but alarming disruptions to everyday life. Minor hyperlane collapses, haunting visions, and whispers of conspiracy create tension and urgency. Each faction will encounter unique challenges that push them toward uncovering the deeper mystery behind these events.
Your goal in this first act is clear:
- React to the unfolding hyperlane instabilities.
- Explore mysterious omens troubling Force-users and ordinary citizens alike.
- Lay the groundwork for deeper alliances, rivalries, and investigations that will intensify as the galaxy slides further into chaos.
"It began as a whisper..."
Throughout the Galaxy, life continued as usual—traders navigated familiar hyperlanes, Jedi meditated in peaceful enclaves, Sith plotted silently, and Mandalorians celebrated hard-earned victories. But beneath the surface of normalcy, a quiet wrongness emerged, subtle and unsettling.
At first, it was just a distant ship going missing along a rarely traveled route. Then, rumors spread of merchant vessels vanishing mid-flight, never emerging from hyperspace. Star charts once reliable turned uncertain overnight. Pilots shared wary glances, whispering the names of ships lost to the growing darkness between stars.
But for those sensitive to the Force, the disturbances were far clearer. Dreams became nightmares of grinding metal gears and ancient clockworks turning slowly in the void—images vivid enough to wake even the strongest Jedi or Sith in a sweat-drenched terror. An ominous name surfaced from forgotten holocrons and hushed archives: Calladene.
Soon, minor hyperlanes collapsed entirely, severing trade routes and leaving planets isolated. Confusion gave way to panic as the systems began to fracture under unseen pressure. Ships dispatched to investigate returned haunted by ghostly attackers: Starweirds—entities once relegated to spacer superstition—striking fear and death into those brave enough to face the unknown.
As accusations flew between factions, chaos began to gnaw at the fabric of civilization itself. Allies questioned one another's loyalty, rivals saw opportunities for sabotage, and neutral parties sensed chances for unprecedented profit.
Now, leaders and heroes alike must rise. Will you unravel the mystery, seek out ancient Celestial secrets, or secure your territory against the growing madness?
Starting Your Threads:
Below are suggested prompts for threads you might start to engage immediately with "The Rumblings":
- Factions: Dispatch teams to investigate hyperlane disruptions.
- Force-Users: Confront or investigate troubling visions; seek ancient archives for clues.
- Note: If you’d like a vision given to you, feel free to tag me in a thread and I’ll give you one.
- Traders & Explorers: Attempt daring voyages along risky new routes, or exploit collapsing lanes for profit.
- Warriors & Militaries: Secure territories, maintain order, or clash over newly isolated regions.
- Diplomats & Politicians: Engage in tense negotiations as trust dwindles and conspiracies multiply.
Utilize our shared Discord channels and forum threads to coordinate with other writers, share updates, and weave interconnected stories. Keep an eye out for narrative bulletins and major event announcements as we progress deeper into the crisis.
Remember—your characters' choices in Act I will shape the galaxy’s fate. The Sundering Dawn has begun; where will you stand when chaos calls?
Happy writing!
