Weave Event:
Plans of a River Rat
Plans of a River Rat is a world-wide narrative event set in the Northern Lustrare River Valley from the 15th to 27th of September. What you do during the event influences the story and what happens in the Valley!
Keen to get in a couple of games over weekend? Then you can get involved! The easiest way to get involved is by joining us on Discord, or by checking out the info below.
Battle-report Submissions will be accepted on the Discord, or at the Submission link below
Plans of a River Rat is set in the Northern Lustrare River.
The Valley resides in Ghyran to the far north of the Heaving Mountains of Invidia and northwest of the Sickling Sea on the northern continent of Maz’Talik. Protected by a mighty ring of Highlands and Mountains, the valley is a natural haven for life and is broken into three different vast regions: Northern, Southern and Western. Although all of Ghyran is abundant in life, the Lustrare River Valley has a unique ecosystem due to the Lustrum Node and its powerful life magic seeping out, many species here cannot be found anywhere else in the Mortal Realms.
The valley is home to the Lustrated Temple Host though both Sylvaneth and tribal human settlements also flourish here. Already a wild ecosystem its jungles, marshes, grasslands and even its large desert have grown wilder still with the help of Realm Engines being powered directly by the Lustrum Node. Even with the mighty natural defences and devastating armies of its inhabitants, it does not deter outside forces from wanting access to the valley. Skaven carve out fortresses in the mountains to the northern edge and raid Green Ridge Pass disrupting trade and communications.
“It has been reported by both the humans of Oscoda on the Huron Creek, skinks of Xlakana and the Slyvaneth of Arbor Vale that those who have gone out to collect berries and other food along Huron Creek and The Great Green Swamp sometimes do not come back. Wild animals were to blame at first, but no bodies have been found, only drag marks. Skaven are thought to be the cause after further investigation, but Skaven have never been known to make it this far into the valley. The Sign of a Crow has been found at least one site of a possible struggle, though strange claw marks have also been found.”
Event Timeline
13th - 17th of September
War has begun, but you can still submit your heroes!- Leading up to the main conflict, we’ll be posting rumours on our Discord and a lead-up story (or two) here on The Great Weave site.
- Use this time to find creative ways to get your Heroes to the location, or come up with new ones!
- Tell your friends about the event, and organise game days!
18th - 27th of September
- This is it! Organise games with your friends, and fight for the Valley, against it, or for your own goals!
- Post your game results on our Discord channel, and watch the story unfold!
- What you decide to do, and whether you win or lose, will influence the evolving story in the Valley
- Have time for even more games on the second weekend? Feel free to respond to what’s happened!
28th September - 2nd October
(This is where we are now!)- After the dust settles, this specific part of the Lustrare story will come to an end, and your heroes will go down in history!
The Story So Far
Outmanoeuvred by the Insane
The rumours had been growing over the past few weeks. Xlakana’s priests had been told of the missing humans, and the missing Seraphon, obviously, but so far they had done nothing. Now, the new that had been a mistake…
Player-Submitted Stories
The Meeting for the North
Tl'uk stood, arrayed around the meeting structure in the High Temple of Chotec. His army had made camp outside the city and intended to stay a day or two before marching back to Xlakana and his home. “Tl'uk,” Itzli-Citlalli implored him from across the room, “you must...
Germs of Perfection
"Hello! Problem. Problem. Hello. Problem. Problemproblem! Problem." Ortus was accustomed to mountain spirits in Ymetrica. They tended to think in geologic time, and he appreciated their measured, thorough responses in conversation. River spirits like this one tried...
Da Grot an da Aelf
A frown graced the normally neutral face of Lar'yan the Scrivener as he stalked up the hill towards a clearing in the forest to the Southeast of Tlacopan. Storyteller, scribe, writer, historian, all of these words served to describe Lar'yan. He was something of an...
The River Runs Foul
Tl’uk, Old-blood and leader of the army of Xlakana, had led the combined forces of the Xlakana and Chotec down the Blade Tooth Mountains. The army moved swiftly, but he knew that they were not fast enough.
News of Tlacopan! #2
News from Tlacopan! #2 A saddened look came upon the Star Seers face for a moment as Jyrruds words made their way through the air, “Indeed” he quietly said before slowly walking towards away briefly before turning around and motioning for a skink that was standing...
A Scout in the Woods
The air was humid and heavy as it entered through Meveha’s nostrils and into her lungs, the air here was different. This wasn’t her first time into the valley, in fact she made regular patrols in the southern plains and eastern region of hills, highlands and...
Plans, Rivers, and Rats
“You still haven’t told me where we’re going.” Claney Beamard, Unwavering Guardian of the Forge Eternal and first Knight-Defensor of Sigmar, turned his face from the clear sky and looked down at his companion. The Skink Starpriest’s eyes were closed, his slim,...
The Grot and the Starseer
Even with his ability to call on the great green hand of Gork to speed things up, it took Jyrrud the better part of two hours to reach the nearest Seraphon settlement in the valley. That turned out to be the great walled city of Tlacopan. Someone approaching the city...
News out of Tlacopan! #1
*News from Tlacopan! Highlights all the major happenings in Tlacopan, specifically in regards to Itzli-Citlalli and Tak’to. As the leaders of the strongest power in the valley their decrees and actions can affect all in the valley, from a single Grot to a whole...
The River Watcher
It was a good day for fishing, all things considered. Sure, another report came out today to be watching for weird creatures round the banks, but today was an "off" day for Hedrig. He sat on his canoe in the middle of the river as his fishing line rested against the...
Expected Questions
Does it matter which army I play as?
Not really no. The Valley is well developed at this point though, and you’re welcome to fight for or as an existing faction or society.
What really matters is:
- Where are you fighting on the map
- Who you’re fighting as?
- Did you have a win, loss, or draw?
Can I play as an existing Hero?
Yes! Of course!
How are results calculated?
We will be tracking wins/losses/draws in the background, but we are much, much, more interested in telling an awesome story than running a competitive campaign. It is best to think of the battles as fighting for your goals, rather than against other players.
Who can play?
If you’re reading this, you can almost certainly play!
Does it matter which army I play against?
Not at all. In fact, unless both players are playing as factions within the Valley, and as part of the campaign, the enemy you face doesn’t “count” towards what’s happening.
All that matters really is:
- Where are you fighting on the map
- Who you’re fighting as?
- Did you have a win, loss, or draw?
How do I 'submit' results?
We’re having the results be submitted primarily on Discord. That being said, if you’re keen to get involved, but are not on discord, you can use the Other Requests form on our “Submissions” page to submit any battle reports. Be sure to tell us:
- Where are you fighting on the map
- Who you’re fighting as?
- Did you have a win, loss, or draw?
Is this the only Weave Event?
Nope! There are more on the way!
What Game Systems are Accepted?
Right now, we’re expecting games to be played in the Warcry or Age of Sigmar Tabletop systems. If you’d like to get involved in Soulbound, reach out to us!
Who will you side for? Will you keep the Valley safe? Or will you watch it burn?
The Northern Lustrare Valley
Although taking place in the northern parts of the Lustrare Valley, if you would like to learn more about the overall setting, we recommend first going to the Lustrare River Valley post, and checking out all the awesome world-building happening! Or, check out the individual locations below.
Locations
Eversong Village
The Eversong village is a small Sylvaneth village that is also home to some Aelves, it has one...
Blade-Tooth Mountains
Home to the feared Blade-Tooth Cougar, the mountains are unforgiving to even the most hardened of...
The Great Green Swamp
To the west of Tlacopan and south of the Blade-Tooth Mountains is the Great Green Swamp, a large...
The Evergrowth Plains
The Evergrowth Plains cover most of the southern reaches of the valley as well as parts of the...
The Lustrare River
The Lustrare River is a long winding waterway that eventually empties into either The Great Green...
Lustrare River Valley
Lustrare River ValleyThe Lustrare River Valley resides in Ghyran to the far north of the Heaving...
Tlacopan
The Capital of the Lustrated Temple Host, The Lustrare runs through it as thick jungle and...
The Lustrum Node
A powerful hub of pure life magic that sit beneath a large inland River-Lake and surrounded by the...
Northern Lustrare River Valley
Northern Lustrare River ValleyThe Lustrare River Valley resides in Ghyran to the far north of the...
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