From the very beginning of Campaign 4, recently appointed game master Brennan Lee Mulligan has maintained audience suspense with rich lore, a wide array of heroes, and a exciting storyline including celestial beings, fiends, and dark forces growing in influence within Dol-Makjar.
Heads-up: Spoilers for Episode 3 of the new season are included.
The Soldiers Table Unveiled
Episode 3 finished on a dramatic pause and revealed the first table of characters who will separate from the primary party to undertake their own adventure, separate from the other two tables.
The Soldiers table includes Teor Pridesire (portrayed by the voice actor), the agile character (the talented performer), Tyranny (Whitney Moore), Wicander (Sam), and Kattigan (the actor).
Dividing the Cast
Given 13 cast members, it was evident from the beginning that keeping everyone at one table would be unfeasible.
That’s why, the first four episodes of the new season serve as an Prelude, intertwining the individual narratives before splitting into three separate parties: Warriors, Planners, and Questers.
The Nature of the Warrior Group
According to the DM, the Soldiers table is for players who are drawn to a typically action-packed combat and conflict-driven narrative style where diplomatic options are rare.
Initially, characters like the hesitant healer Wicander Halovar might seem mismatched, but the actions of episode 3 make it clear why these five characters are best suited for the combat party.
Reasons to Leave
First, the party has a clear idea where to head next after a intense opening clash with the antagonists.
An old friend of Thjazi Fang—whose demise initiated the campaign’s events—manipulated the enemy for his own means, entering the secret base, attacking Thimble, and stealing all the enchanted items to auction.
The antagonist then settled his liabilities and fled to a fortified location in Gormalay, Timmony, above the urban center, with Cyd Pridesire hot on his heels.
Personal Motivations
Secondly, each character has a individual motive to leave the city the urban setting:
- The agile hero, as Thjazi’s partner and best friend, wants vengeance.
- Kattigan has experience in the northern area and warns that it is a nasty location.
- The strong character and Wicander, having defied his house’s orders to execute the target and instead rescued him, have no other options.
- But, their reputation as important members in House Halovar could assist the group enter areas they typically wouldn’t be able to.
- Moreover, The fighter pledged a eternal obligation to The cleric for his rescue and will now follow him everywhere.
Fugitives
Lastly, all of them are wanted by the authorities that rule Dol-Makjar for a range of causes, making staying in the city no longer safe:
- Thimble and The hero are known criminals.
- The warrior and Wicander defied the powerful family and the legion of demons they are partnered with.
- The target is targeted for elimination by the clan.
This results in them few options but to travel to Timmony in pursuit of Casimir.
Upcoming Developments
According to the latest episode’s post-show segment, we find out that the Soldiers table will be absent next week, leaving the other eight participants to round up the Questers and Schemers parties.
Viewers can anticipate discovering which characters will be assigned to which table in the story’s last Overture episode, released on the upcoming Thursday.
