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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