Since the launch of the fourth campaign, fresh DM Brennan Lee Mulligan has kept fans guessing with rich lore, a wide array of heroes, and a exciting storyline featuring angels, fiends, and sinister influences expanding in influence within the urban setting.
Warning: Spoilers for Episode 3 of the new season are included.
The Soldiers Table Introduced
Episode 3 concluded with a huge suspense moment and presented the premier party of characters who will split off from the primary party to embark on their own adventure, apart from the additional parties.
This warrior group features the determined fighter (portrayed by Travis Willingham), Thimble (Laura), Tyranny (Whitney), the cleric (Sam), and Kattigan (Robbie Daymond).
The Reason for Division
Considering an extensive roster, it was clear from the start that keeping everyone at one table would be unfeasible.
Hence, the opening chapters of the new season serve as an Prelude, intertwining the individual narratives before splitting into three distinct groups: Soldiers, Schemers, and Questers.
Characteristics of the Combat Party
According to Brennan Lee Mulligan, the combat-focused party is for players who enjoy a typically action-packed battle-oriented narrative style where diplomatic options are few and far between.
At first glance, figures such as the squeamish cleric the cleric might look out of place, but the developments of the latest installment make it clear why these specific adventurers are best suited for the Soldiers table.
Reasons to Leave
For one thing, the party has a clear idea where to proceed after a intense opening clash with the antagonists.
An old friend of Thjazi—whose demise kicked off the story’s plot—manipulated the enemy for his own means, breaking into the hidden lair, assaulting the rogue, and stealing all the magical artifacts to sell off.
The traitor then settled his obligations and fled to a Halovar stronghouse in the northern region, beyond Dol-Makjar, with Cyd close behind.
Character Drivers
Secondly, each adventurer has a individual motive to leave the city the metropolitan area:
- The rogue, as the companion and trusted friend, desires retribution.
- The knowledgeable figure has experience in the northern area and warns that it is a nasty environment.
- The warrior and Wicander, having disobeyed his family’s wishes to execute Teor and instead rescued him, have no safe haven.
- But, their status as key figures in the powerful family could enable the group access places they normally couldn’t.
- Furthermore, Teor pledged a eternal obligation to The cleric for his deliverance and will now accompany him everywhere.
Wanted and Hunted
Finally, all of them are sought by the authorities that control Dol-Makjar for a variety of reasons, making remaining behind too risky:
- The agile adventurer and Kattigan are known criminals.
- Tyranny and The cleric defied House Halovar and the army of fiends they are partnered with.
- The fighter is targeted for elimination by House Halovar.
This results in them few options but to head to Timmony in search of Casimir.
Upcoming Developments
Based on episode three’s post-show segment, we find out that the Soldiers table will be absent next week, leaving the rest of the participants to form the Seekers and Planners groups.
Viewers can anticipate finding out which characters will be assigned to which table in Campaign 4’s final introductory chapter, released on next week.
