As the Lakeseas thawed from the Great Freeze, the Purebloods in the area looked for entertainment. The Fords sent out a call for champions to participate in the Ides March Games, which not only served the traditions of the Purebloods, but allowed champions the chance to receive a Black and Gold Card. With these, winners could ask factions for almost anything they desired. But first, townsfolk had to retrieve the Grave Guard, laid to rest from November, from the Gravemind. And then a ball!
Mourning Glory was invited to the Ides Ball, a grand event held in the town. There, townsfolk and travelers mingled and filled their dance cards. Notable folks were present, such as Vic Ford and his personal tailor Maddox, Minister General No.Vi of Calamity’s Cure, and Father Maxwell of St. Mary’s No Kill Shelter. There was even an assassination attempt against Vic Ford- how exciting! Still, everyone was smiling, even with the impending deadly games looming over them.
The next day brought not only the Ides games, but a few visitors to the town. First was ex-Dominion scientist Helen, who had information for Mourning Glory. She led a party to a Dominion science lab, where an experimental injection was used on local Darwin Smudge. Keevan, a Dominion negotiator, came to town to ask for Helen’s release to them in exchange for negotiating an end to the war. When the town denied the request, the Dominion laid waste to Capital City.
Meanwhile, the games were afoot! First, townsfolk had to split into groups and win points by finding items, touching a goal post, or tagging each other in Fortune. Then, a group played a game of suspicion in Betrayal- except the three imposters gave themselves up immediately and were quickly killed. Finally, a large group played Food Chain. Prey ran from Predators while trying to collect glow sticks, all the while both were harassed by Hunters. When the dust finally settled, the town was not pleased with the Fords’ actions.
A group of Mourners came together late Saturday night to write demands to the Fords for a union to be made. They were displeased with being pawns in the games while a war was going on. Local KQC Lead Singer Cadence presented Vic Ford six Black and Gold Cards, donated by various winners, to start negotiations. Now they wait for the Fords to respond.