We are thrilled to present Dystopia Rising: Colorado's August Premiere event, APOTHEOSIS, taking place on August 17th through the 20th. Here you can get some quick insights into key plots and challenges that both locals and visiting Survivors will face during the event, as well as a quick taste of some themes we’re looking to highlight during the event.
Archons and the Abyss
While this event emphasizes the broader concept of the Abyss over the Archons themselves, their presence will be felt through their impact on the world and in opt-in Grave Dives dealing with the Trapped Archon in Barker’s Grave. For more information on the Trapped Archon and the consequences of the Abyss, such as Distortion, Corruption, and Marks, check out our story highlight on the Trapped Archon here and our combined triple threat of a mechanics highlight here.
The Stitched
Expect to confront a horrifying hybridization of Undead and Raiders known as The Stitched as they emerge alongside the presence of the Abyss in Lorado. These grotesque creations of the Archons will possess potent combinations of Undead and Raider abilities, and are not vulnerable to any form of Bane. How will you prepare to do battle with this new and dangerous enemy?
The Overgrowth Pinemaw
After confirming the existence of the legendary Overgrowth Pinemaw in a harrowing November trade, the survivors of Lorado have begun to understand more about these deadly threats and their role in the local ecosystem. The rugged frontiersmen of Bear Claw Hunting & Trapping have recently reported telltale signs that a new Pinemaw has become active somewhere in the Barker area - and other evidence that something unknown and more sinister may be happening along with it. Bear Claw will need Tradegoers’ help this month to venture into the Overgrowth, pin down the exact location of the monstrosity, and eliminate it… all while delving deeper into the mystery of why everything about it seems so wrong.
A NOTE FROM YOUR TEAM: The mechanics of the Pinemaw have been overhauled and refined since its debut; in-character, the monster will not be considered to have changed, but we hope those who remember the grueling fights of the first run will find this new version to be a better balanced and more fun experience. Read more about it here.
Local Threats
Barker Meadow is home to various horrors like the Faith-hunting Profane Wolves and the Grave-distorted foxes known as Sin-Eaters, which drag mauled strains to the Morgue to confess their sins to the Mortis. Additionally, the recent appearance of terrifying Grave Antibody Undead adds to the tension in Barker. With escalating regional events, these threats may behave in new and unpredictable ways, calling for the investigation of the destabilization in the region and the defense of Barker.
The Taleholders and the Truce
The Taleholders, a cunning sect of Telling Visions and Tribes of Seasons determined to control the narrative of Lorado, have been a constant antagonist to Barker residents. With their Graverobber, Flesher Calonyction, plotting an apocalyptic Great Work, they now offer a truce and assistance to combat the Archonic intrusion that poses an existential threat to all sides equally. Rumors of Flesher’s unholy powers have long abounded: control over the formidable Undead known as the Workers; the world-shaking Grave procedure known as the Oblivio Mortis. With the chance to wield the weapons of their enemy against a far greater foe, will locals and travelers alike make bedfellows of the Taleholders?
Overall, come into your weekend expecting to deal with themes of Cosmic Horror and holding on to humanity in a time of catastrophe: in a world under siege, what deals with devils might your survivor make to stop the end of their world?
Follow our blog and social media for updates and insights into the event. Tickets for APOTHEOSIS are available here.
See you there, Survivor!