Ever since the premiere of the fourth campaign, recently appointed game master Brennan Lee Mulligan has kept fans guessing with deep backstory, a colorful mix of heroes, and a exciting storyline including angels, evil spirits, and sinister influences expanding in strength within the urban setting.
Heads-up: Key plot points for Episode 3 of the new season lie ahead.
The Soldiers Table Introduced
Episode 3 concluded with a major cliffhanger and revealed the first table of heroes who will split off from the central cast to embark on their own adventure, distinct from the additional parties.
The Soldiers table consists of the determined fighter (brought to life by Travis), the agile character (Laura), Tyranny (Whitney), Wicander (Sam Riegel), and Kattigan (the actor).
Dividing the Cast
Given 13 cast members, it was clear from the beginning that having everyone at a single group would be unfeasible.
Hence, the initial installments of Campaign 4 serve as an Introduction, weaving together the personal journeys before dividing into three separate parties: Warriors, Schemers, and Questers.
What Defines the Combat Party
According to the DM, the Soldiers table is for players who prefer a traditionally charged battle-oriented story mode where diplomatic options are rare.
Upon first impression, characters like the reluctant priest the cleric might appear unsuited, but the developments of episode 3 show why these five characters are best suited for the combat party.
Reasons to Leave
First, the party understands precisely where to proceed after a violent initial meeting with The Crow Keepers.
A former ally of Thjazi—whose death started the campaign’s events—used the foes for his own means, invading the hidden lair, assaulting the character, and stealing all the enchanted items to auction.
The antagonist then cleared his debts and escaped to a fortified location in the northern region, north of Dol-Makjar, with Cyd hot on his heels.
Personal Motivations
Additionally, each adventurer has a specific drive to leave the city the urban setting:
- The agile hero, as the companion and trusted friend, wants vengeance.
- The knowledgeable figure knows the northern area and advises that it is a dangerous location.
- The strong character and The cleric, having defied his family’s wishes to kill Teor and instead saved him, have no other options.
- However, their status as key figures in the influential clan could help the party enter areas they usually can’t.
- Moreover, The grateful character vowed a eternal obligation to The cleric for his rescue and will now go with him everywhere.
Fugitives
Finally, all of them are hunted by the authorities that govern the city for a range of causes, making staying in the city too risky:
- The rogue and Kattigan are recognized lawbreakers.
- The warrior and Wicander betrayed the powerful family and the horde of evil beings they are aligned with.
- The target is marked for death by the family.
This means them no alternative but to journey toward the northern region in search of the traitor.
What’s Next?
From the latest episode’s Cooldown, we learn that the Soldiers table will be absent next week, leaving the other eight players to assemble the Seekers and Strategists tables.
Fans can anticipate learning which players will be where in Campaign 4’s final introductory chapter, available to watch on next week.
