A defeated foe turns out to be the victim of the real danger. In this story, someone starts in the virtual gutter, as a sinner of some kind. The thread then shows their ascension to becoming a better person, often in response to stress that would defeat a normal person. Thus they achieve deserved heroic status.
We start the adventure with the protagonist fighting a vicious foe.
SUBTHREADS
Tricked
An enemy or rival tricks the protagonist into doing something evil, believing they are doing good. 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.
Double-Edged Sword
An old friend delivers a dangerous gift to the protagonist. This thread involves a search for something, someone, or somewhere. Perhaps someone is even searching for themselves, with the outer journey mirrored internally.
LOCATIONS
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.
Restaurant
An establishment that serves food and drink, this could also refer to a cafe or pub, a tapas bar or sushi train, a hotel restaurant, or even a fast food drive-through.
THE CAST
Wayne Raab the Lawyer
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d8, Strength d8, Vigor d6 Skills:
Gambling d4,
Intimidation d4,
Investigation d8,
Knowledge (Law) d6,
Knowledge (History) d4,
Notice d4,
Persuasion d6,
Survival d4,
Taunt d4 Charisma: +2, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 5 Hindrances: Panicky, Arrogant Edges: Charismatic Background: He wants to 'damage' something to do with 'love', and has a secret involving having a stalker.
Eleanor Hoya the Thug
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6 Skills:
Climbing d4,
Fighting d4,
Guts d4+2,
Intimidation d6,
Notice d8,
Shooting d10,
Streetwise d4 Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 4, Toughness: 6 Hindrances: Arrogant Edges: Brawny, Brave Background: She wants to 'rob' something to do with 'sensuality'.
Carolyn Windsor the Little Girl
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d4, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6 Skills:
Intimidation d4,
Notice d10,
Repair d4,
Riding d4 Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 5 Hindrances: Young Edges: Brave Background: She wants to 'understand' something to do with 'new religions'.