IkselamInfernal/DetailedOutline

9/28/03

INTRODUCTION

I intro

• just a generic blurb. Slaves of the Yozis, &c.

II infernalists

• brief overview of infernalism
• discussion of infernalism's benefits and drawbacks, and why an infernalist is unlikely to ever become an Infernal Exalted
• exalted infernalists and how they fit in
  • that wacky Ebon Dragon
  • the Scarlet Empress

III infernal Exalted - "First Among Slaves"

• the background stuff which we already know. Very condensed overview. Include brief stuff about First Age "Infernal Exalted" -- and why today's Infernals are different.
• how one gets to be an Infernal Exalted
  • broken-winged crane

CHARACTER TYPES

I splats

• intro, anima powers
• splats
  • Forsaken "Quote"
  • Blasphemous "Quote"
  • Unclean "Quote"
  • Wretched "Quote"
  • Deceivers "Quote"
• chargen

TRAITS

I Virtues and Archetypes - "The Heart of the Beast"

• new Archetypes (optional)
  • Cipher - no one sees your true self
  • Fanatic - your only wish is to die for the cause
  • Firebrand - you are the eye of the storm
  • Loner - trusting in others only slows you down
  • Masochist - you only feel alive when you are pushing your limits
  • Monster - you do not believe in hiding what you are
  • Predator - there are two kinds of people in the world: you, and your victims
• discussion of Virtues and what they mean to Infernals
• Limit
  • Infernal limit mechanics
  • permanent limit
    • optional rules: permalimit for Solars
    • optional rules: effects of undischarged limit(?)
• backgrounds
  • new and altered backgrounds
    • Bane Totem (Balthasar's idea) - a species of animal over which you hold sway. needs better name
    • Favor - how valuable -- and dangerous -- your masters hold you to be
      • note on Slave Marks
    • Familiar - a demonic pet which assists you (probably gets some manner of power boost)
    • Purpose - a driving goal which gives your existence meaning

MAGIC

I Charms

• intro to Infernal Charms
  • equivalency between Solar and Infernal Charms
  • charms by splat

II Sorcery

• notes on Infernal sorcerers, esp demon-summoning (prob. dependent on Favor)
• a couple new spells; not many

III Artifacts and Wonders

• discussion of Infernals and 5MM equipment (esp orichalcum)
• Artifact grab-bag
• Slave Marks
  • level 0 examples
  • level 1 examples
  • level 2 examples
  • level 3 examples
  • level 4 examples
  • level 5 examples

STORYTELLING

I Motivations

• Yozis' overall goals -- "Their Master's Voice"
  • directed Infernals (high Purpose)
  • undirected (low Purpose)
• themes
  • hate
  • revenge
  • desperation
  • damnation
    • redemption, and why it should probably never happen

II Personalities

• externalized
• internalized
• personal motivations

III Infernal Circles

• Infernal-only circles
• mixed circles (much more common, oddly enough)
  • relationships with other fatsplats
• teaming up with infernalists/other Yozi servants

IV Stories

• couple sketches for campaigns