The Importance of Being Convergent

By Nuclear Option
Players: 5-12
Genre: Fantasy           
Tetrana is a small but
ancient and prosperous kingdom. Its most distinctive feature is its strong
caste system, which divides every individual into a rigid caste based on
affinity to one of the four elements: Air, Fire, Water, or Earth. Each caste
has rigidly defined roles and a strict place in the social hierarchy.
Most unusually,
however, every 100 years a mystical Convergence of the four elements reshapes
the structure of Tetranan society, allowing the caste hierarchy to be
realigned! This is obviously a most important event, and you are privileged to
represent one of the four castes at the Convergence, with the power to
determine if a Realignment will occur. You do this, of course, by using your
elemental gems to summon your spirit butterfly. Because everything about
Tetrana makes perfect sense.
Of course, it'd be
highly improper for anyone to pretend to be a member of a caste they are not,
and especially so at such an important event that will decide the future of the
country for the next century. So you have every assurance that everyone is
exactly who they appear to be.
"The Importance
of Being Convergent" is a short game of politics, secret identities, and
romance, but primarily ridiculousness. It won 2nd place in the Iron GM contest
at Intercon N. It is optimized more for roleplaying, humor, and dramatic scenes
than for cutthroat competition, and has few mechanics.
Cost: free
Available from: http://library.interactiveliterature.org/brands/xavid/projects/63-the-importance-of-being-convergent
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