Revenge may be wicked, but it is natural.
– William Thackeray
Trust is an invaluable resource in the shadows. Trust that the job doesn’t hide any unexplained complications, trust that the payout will arrived as promised, and—most importantly—trust that the people by your side truly have your back.
Picking their lives and credibility back up after having to flee a bad job gone even worse, a small group of mercenaries finally has a connection willing to give them a second chance as they return to the Emerald City. Once again in familiar environs, they are working to repair their reputation and discover the truth behind why they were betrayed in the first place.
Their burgeoning investigations find an unexpected ally in a local organized crime family, which has their own internal intrigue and opportunities to unravel. There’s something to be said for friends in low places…
Burning Bright is a Shadowrun, 5th Edition game played online through FoundryVTT and Discord, and is designed for 4–5 regular players. The first story arc is designed to last 10–15 sessions in an episodic flow, with total campaign length determined by the players and overall character-driven plot developments.
Core themes include
- Revenge
- Street-level runs
- Organized Crime
- Tight-knit team
- Political Intrigue
- Reputation (re)building
- Morality / Character-driven Choices
- Seattle as a character all its own