Twilight Age Campaign Update

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This post is a little unusual. Given some changes I have going on and delays in developing certain things, I thought it best to write a post covering the state of things at the moment.

Currently, things have been changing for me. I am back to work some. I have a new project or two of import that I am trying to tackle. Ben L.'s campaign that I have been playing in for years is restarting. As a result, I am going to move to one session a week. Well, at least for a few weeks to see how it all goes.

Secondly, this upcoming week should be both the meeting of the Transcendental Congress of the Aureate Precepts and a martial tournament organized by the Order of the Dragon. This upcoming week's session will decided not be either. I had a recent breakthrough on an approach to long term hirelings (like Hate Pit's associate Banx) and what game development time I have had has been pointed towards that. My vision seemed kind of clear so it felt like I should pursue it. Between that and the above, I just haven't had time to iron out tourney combat rules or pull together all the elements for the Congress meeting. I will run both as soon as I can.

In the meantime, this week's session shall be a delve orchestrated by the geased Sergio Cankersore as he works towards a pursuit he is magically bound to resolve. In will be joined by a few folks who haven't played in a minute plus one or two others. The next few weeks, I am looking to run similar delves: ones around narrow objectives allowing me to focus me preparation as I try to complete these other campaign related tasks. If you have one in mind and/or a party in mind, please shoot me a message and I will try to work out a schedule.

Related to all of this, I am going to hold off posting in fortnightly news. There may be a news post soon but it will be mostly of things you all are doing. The rumor mill with start up in normal operation after the tournament occurs.

Thanks for all being understanding! It is a pleasure to pursue a style of campaign so uncommon these days. I feel very fortunate to get to game with all of you.

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