I was looking at Donald's ideas for increasing conflict in the Lunar
HQ and wider apparatus, and was thinking of character-types similar
to 'Young Winston' in the Sudan, in 1898. A headstrong chap with good
connections and wealth, seconded to the front from somewhere else,
all the while writing rather compromising reports and getting into
scrapes.
I was trying to find characters that might fit Churchill's profile
(especially those that gain power later), and failing. But then I
thought of John's Helena/Helarnu Truespear, the niece of Harvar and a
Scimitar of Yanafal Tarnils.
She seems to fit the bill perfectly:
- high birth and familiar wealth, and linked well with Harvar and the
background there
- seemingly headstrong, adventurous and pure, ready to get involved
in the heart of matters and interact with PCs.
- an inclusive, principled Lunar and feminine counter to the Solar
and masculine background of Jorkandros, Tatius et al.
- a favourite of Fazzur, representing his interests in the siege. In
such case a foil against Tatius (if ultimately unsuccessful).
Helarnu's reports of Jorkandros' (and then Tatius'?) incompetence,
which mysteriously find their way to other channels, aid her patron.
- her background (and the importance of Harvar to the Empire)
precludes simple dismissal, which leaves room for surreptitious
actions, with players seeking to protect or compromise her escapades.
- she will set the hearts of the besieging army a flutter.
Of course, the best reason of all is that it may actually force John
to write a *Lunar* piece... :o)
So firstly, John, do you think she's a possibility for the siege and
the invasion of Heortland? And secondly, depedent on that, shall we
include her? I think she'd be a great addition.
Cheerio,
Stu.