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| Summary
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The Midnight Market is a secret, black-market bazaar that pops up in various hidden locations throughout the city. Known only to the right circles, the market is the place to go for rare, illegal, or difficult-to-acquire goods and services. From arcane relics to human trafficking, hitmen for hire, or forbidden knowledge, if it can be bought, sold, or traded, you can find it at the Midnight Market.
Only open for three hours each time, the market attracts a diverse clientele of criminal kingpins, underground movers and shakers, and shadowy supernatural entities. The temporary and transient nature of the event makes it unpredictable, and the stakes are always high. Players attending the market must navigate dangerous deals, avoid being swindled, and, if possible, come out with something that gives them an edge in their pursuits.
Themes
- Dangerous Deals: Every transaction carries the risk of betrayal, loss, or retaliation. Players must be cautious about who they trust and what they buy.
- Power Through Commerce: The Midnight Market isn't just about what you buy, but who you know. Networking and forming alliances are as valuable as the goods on display.
- Time Pressure: The market only lasts for a short time, adding urgency to every decision. Players must choose wisely where to spend their time and resources.
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| Information
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| Plot:
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Midnight Market
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| Risk:
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Level 0
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| Storyteller:
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Gaunt
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| Spheres:
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Streetwise, Criminal, Underworld, Black Market
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| Timeframe:
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Initial
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| Status:
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IN DEVELOPMENT
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| RP Hooks
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- Underworld: The Midnight Market is the place to make deals that would be impossible in the daylight. For criminals, smugglers, and those with connections to the dark underbelly of the city, this is the perfect opportunity to build power and expand influence.
- Politics: Many high-ranking officials may send agents to the market to acquire sensitive information, illegal goods, or resources for their own agendas. This is a rare chance to manipulate the flow of power in the city.
- Influence & Power: For those seeking to expand their influence, the market offers access to goods and services that can shift the balance of power. Buying up rare items or cutting deals with key figures can be a game-changer.
- Mysticism & Arcane: For occultists and those steeped in magic, the market is a treasure trove of rare ingredients, ancient relics, and forbidden knowledge. Each item could potentially open doors to new rituals or powerful arcane forces.
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| Application
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Interested parties should @mail Gaunt with the following information:
- Interest: Why are you jumping into this plot? What's your motive. Boredom doesn't count. Why -this- plot?
- Sphere: I will keep this confidential but I need to know what potential powers you're pulling into this plot so that I can make changes accordingly. It's no fun if I'm running a mortal-based plot and you're a Arete 5 mage that could solve this over coffee.
- Contacts/Allies: As you investigate the plot I'll need to know what resources you can pull in to help you. If you don't have either of these that's fine, but I want to be prepared for when you whip out the city council that's you have drinks with every Tuesday.
- Influence / Resources: Do you have some kind of influence that would get you access to information / assets that will shape this plot? I need to know in advance.
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