Since the launch of the fourth campaign, fresh DM Brennan Lee Mulligan has kept fans guessing with deep backstory, a colorful mix of personalities, and a exciting storyline showcasing celestial beings, demons, and malevolent powers increasing in power within the urban setting.
Warning: Spoilers for Episode 3 of this adventure lie ahead.
The Soldiers Table Unveiled
The latest chapter concluded with a huge suspense moment and revealed the first table of heroes who will split off from the main group to begin their independent quest, separate from the remaining groups.
The Soldiers table includes the determined fighter (portrayed by Travis), Thimble (Laura Bailey), Tyranny (Whitney Moore), Wicander Halovar (the player), and Kattigan (Robbie Daymond).
The Reason for Division
Considering 13 cast members, it was evident from the outset that keeping everyone at the same party would be impossible.
This explains, the opening chapters of the new season serve as an Overture, intertwining the personal journeys before branching into three separate parties: Fighters, Strategists, and Seekers.
The Nature of the Warrior Group
As described by the Dungeon Master, the warrior group is for participants who prefer a typically action-packed fight-heavy gameplay experience where peaceful solutions are few and far between.
Upon first impression, characters like the hesitant healer Wicander Halovar might appear unsuited, but the developments of the third episode demonstrate why these specific adventurers are ideally matched for the Soldiers table.
Reasons to Leave
To begin with, the group knows exactly where to go next after a violent first encounter with the enemy group.
An old friend of Thjazi—whose passing initiated the narrative’s action—exploited The Crow Keepers for his own means, breaking into the hidden lair, attacking the rogue, and swiping all the magical artifacts to dispose of.
The traitor then settled his obligations and fled to a Halovar stronghouse in the northern region, north of the urban center, with Cyd pursuing him.
Individual Reasons
Additionally, each character has a individual motive to exit the urban setting:
- The agile hero, as Thjazi’s partner and trusted friend, desires revenge.
- The adventurer knows the region and warns that it is a hostile environment.
- The strong character and Wicander, having defied his house’s orders to execute the fighter and instead freed him, have nowhere else to go.
- Yet, their reputation as key figures in House Halovar could enable the party access areas they typically wouldn’t be able to.
- Moreover, The grateful character swore a eternal obligation to Wicander for his rescue and will now accompany him everywhere.
Pursued by Authorities
In addition, all of them are wanted by the powers that control Dol-Makjar for a variety of reasons, making staying in the city dangerous:
- Thimble and Kattigan are recognized lawbreakers.
- The warrior and The cleric turned against the powerful family and the army of fiends they are allied with.
- The target is targeted for elimination by the family.
This results in them few options but to journey toward Timmony in pursuit of Casimir.
Upcoming Developments
From the latest episode’s Cooldown, we find out that the Soldiers table won’t be around in the upcoming installment, leaving the other eight participants to round up the Questers and Schemers groups.
Fans can anticipate discovering which players will be assigned to which table in the season’s final introductory chapter, streaming live on the upcoming Thursday.
