The Curse

INTRODUCTION

A friend finds themselves infected with a supernatural affliction. In this story, the nobler elements of the human spirit are extolled as someone gives much more than most people would give. The person may not start with the intent of personal sacrifice and may thus be an unintentional hero, thus emphasising the heroic nature of the choice and act.

We start the adventure with Kimberly Clariday visiting the protagonist, and she clearly wants help with something.

SUBTHREADS

Green-Eyed Monster

A well-meaning person gives the protagonist a cause for jealousy. This thread involves lovers breaking some social rules, such as in an adulterous relationship or worse. The thread may thus turn around their inner conflicts and the effects of others discovering their tryst.

Murder

A brutal killer is on the loose. The thread involves a special form of transformation, in which a person grows up. The veils of younger times are lost as they learn and grow. Thus the rudderless youth finds meaning or perhaps an older person rediscovers their purpose.

LOCATIONS

Underground

In an urban setting this usually refers to the sewers, but it could also represent catacombs, an underground facility, a bunker, or even just a basement.

Library

This could be a national library, a public lending library, a university library, or even a large private collection. In a less literal sense, it might even refer to an online database.

THE CAST

Kimberly Clariday the Cop

Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Driving d6+2, Fighting d6, Guts d4+2, Knowledge (Security) d4, Notice d6, Persuasion d4, Repair d4, Shooting d6, Streetwise d6, Survival d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 5, Toughness: 5
Hindrances: Wanted, Cautious
Edges: Brave, Ace
Background: She wants to 'implement' something to do with 'resources', and has a secret involving criminal activities during childhood.

Mariah Bussineau the Engineer

Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d8, Vigor d6
Skills: Knowledge (Computers) d8, Knowledge (Science) d4, Notice d4, Repair d10, Shooting d6, Stealth d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 5
Hindrances: Bad Eyes
Edges: None.
Background: She wants to 'institute' something to do with 'propaganda'.

Christine Blevins the Detective

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d4
Skills: Climbing d4, Driving d4, Guts d6, Investigation d10, Knowledge (Law) d4, Knowledge (History) d4, Notice d6+2 (evidence), Streetwise d8, Swimming d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 4
Hindrances: Overconfident
Edges: Investigator
Background: She wants to 'attempt' something to do with 'the world'.

Melissa Prentice the Doctor

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d4
Skills: Boating d4, Knowledge (Medicine) d10+2, Knowledge (Neurosurgery) d12+2, Notice d6
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 4
Hindrances: Loyal
Edges: Scholar, Rich
Background: She wants to 'compose' something to do with 'the world'.

Lucy Littlehales the Businesswoman

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d4
Skills: Climbing d4, Fighting d4, Healing d4, Intimidation d4, Investigation d6, Knowledge (Business) d8, Notice d6, Persuasion d6, Streetwise d4
Charisma: +2, Pace: 6, Parry: 4, Toughness: 4
Hindrances: Expensive Taste
Edges: Connections, Charismatic
Background: She wants to 'advance' something to do with 'communications'.

Blake Helmsing the Cop

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Driving d4, Fighting d6, Guts d4, Intimidation d4, Knowledge (Security) d6, Notice d6, Shooting d4, Streetwise d8, Taunt d4, Tracking d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 5, Toughness: 6
Hindrances: Loyal
Edges: Connections, Brawny
Background: He wants to 'refine' something to do with 'expertise'.