After a long day’s march, the cool of the water seemed tempting. A red sunset rippled across the gentle waves and somewhere overhead a bird cried out in keening voice. However, as [Character] neared the water, thinking to bathe, he was faced with a horrible sight. For floating just off the shore was a body, dressed in blue, long hair trailing in the water. Unmoving, yet still, could they still be alive?
Character Encounter
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| Options | Loyalists | Neutral | Usurpers |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAST a rope out to the person | nothing | nothing | nothing |
| WAIT to see what happens | small agent gain (~+7); variable | small agent gain (~+7); variable | small agent gain (~+7); variable |
| FLEE | ? | ? | ? |
| ASK if the person is all right | ? | ? | ? |
| SWIM out to help the person | possible gain (low-value chars only) | possible gain (low-value chars only) | possible gain (low-value chars only) |
Player-reported data mined from the MEPBM Discord #encounters channel (2020–2026). Confidence: 🟢 confirmed · 🟡 probable · 🔵 open.