Thank you all for your thoughtful responses! Here’s a quick summary of what I heard and what it means for the campaign going forward:

We’re Staying in Tempus
Everyone wants to keep playing in the world we’ve built together. There’s strong interest in seeing through key arcs like the Weaver’s legacy, Summer’s Edge, and the threat of the Cult. That’s awesome to hear.

Character Arcs: Mythic Moments Ahead
Two of you are excited about giving your current characters big, dramatic conclusions. One is undecided but open, and one wants to continue with their current PC long-term. We’ll be planning for Shad’s exit in a way that’s emotionally powerful and opens the door for a new character connected to factions like the Chained Library or Massa’ista.

Tempus Campaign Check-In

Your Name

(Optional): ___________________

1. Current Feelings

How are you feeling about the campaign right now?

(Choose one or more if you’d like.)

• Still energized and having fun
• A little tired, but still interested
• Feeling burned out on my character
• Burned out on the campaign
• Curious about changing directions
• Not sure how I feel right now

2. Staying in Tempus

Do you want to continue playing in the world of Tempus?

• Yes, I love this world and want to keep exploring it
• Maybe, if we explore a new region or shift focus
• I’d prefer a totally new world or genre
• Not sure yet

What aspects of Tempus still interest or excite you?

free response

Absolutely. Here’s a facilitated question set you can use in conversation or survey form to help your players clarify what they want from the rest of the game. It balances emotional check-in, creative curiosity, and forward momentum.

Part 1: Emotional Pulse & Campaign World

1. How are you feeling about the campaign right now? (Free response or options like: Still energized / A little tired / Burnt out / Curious but overwhelmed / Ready for something new)

1. 🌞 Duel in the Golden Light

Objective: Confront Manus at the summit of the Feywild mountain and secure the First Kiss of the Midday Sun, the radiant essence needed to reforge Summer’s Edge.

Location: Mountain peak in the Feywild, beneath the eternal summer sun.

Narrative Beat: The Blade Remembers

• As the Fey sun reaches its zenith, Skreek feels compelled to draw the shattered hilt of Summer’s Edge.
• The shards begin to glow faintly, and he experiences a vision of Eirik, the blade’s first wielder, receiving the sword from the Queen of the Summer Court.
• The warmth of the sword lingers, foreshadowing its rebirth.
• Manus arrives unaware of the sword’s legacy, taunting Skreek for carrying a broken relic.

Outcome:

Encounters with the Cult

1. Initial Skirmishes: Early encounters with cultists and lower-ranking members of the Cult of the Eclipse can help the party gain experience and gather intelligence.
2. Mid-tier Leaders: As the party progresses, they can face mid-tier leaders and more formidable cultists, each encounter increasing in difficulty and complexity.
3. Major Confrontations: Key battles, such as the one with the Black Dragon Sorcerer, can serve as significant milestones, offering substantial experience and rewards.

Missions for Reforging Summer’s Edge

1. Finding the Smiths: The journey to locate the great Smiths of the Summer Court can involve several quests and encounters with creatures or obstacles in the Elven Forest.
2. Gathering Materials: Collecting rare and powerful materials needed for reforging the sword can involve dungeon crawls, battles with powerful guardians, and solving intricate puzzles.
3. Trials of Worthiness: Proving their worth to the Smiths can involve completing a series of challenging trials, each designed to test different aspects of the party’s abilities.

Quests Related to the Chained Library

1. Proving Worth to the Massa’Ista: The series of quests given by the information guild to prove the party’s worth can be diverse and engaging, involving investigation, combat, and diplomacy.
2. Journey to the Chained Library: The journey itself can be an epic adventure, with encounters against natural hazards, powerful enemies, and other seekers of forbidden knowledge.
3. Exploring the Library: Navigating the dangers and mysteries of the Chained Library can be a high-stakes endeavor, filled with traps, powerful guardians, and ancient secrets.

Additional Content

To ensure the party reaches the desired level, you can also include: