The Artisans are a faction of painters, poets and academics. The opportunistic revolutionary may find that coin can buy the sympathy of people who appreciate the value of money… Wealth carries power, and they are certainly not happy with the King reducing their wealth through taxes. The Merchants are the wealthy people- shop keepers, business owners and landlords. The wise revolutionary may seize the rare opportunity to influence the Nobles towards overthrowing the King… But even the Nobles have doubt in their King. The Nobles are a faction of aristocratic royalists, and hold power through bloodline and tradition. They all carry influence, so you must butter their bread in any way you can to bring them onto your side. There are five social factions, each vying for power in their own way. Tear down the blockades, and make your way up the stairs of the Royal castle for a final confrontation!
But turn enough people over with your rhetoric, and you’ll be leading a passionate crowd through the city. Locate Crowdhorns that grab the attention of the public, and rile up the hearts of the population through impassioned public speaking! The police are watching from the sidelines, keeping the spirit of rebellion down. But as long as you’ve got your wits about you, there’s always the option to run away. Grapple to rooftops where you can’t be found, or slip into the shadows. But if you want to succeed, staying indoors is not an option.Īvoid being spotted by remaining outside of the night guard’s line of sight. Anyone caught in the light of a police torch will face severe penalty. Though beware, this city is a powder keg and it’s getting more dangerous by the day.Īs the King has declared a curfew, citizens must remain indoors after nightfall. To spare yourself from a “Horsing” by the secret police, you find yourself pressured into becoming a revolutionary leader.īuild influence and win the favor of the people through your charm, helpfulness and skillful social interaction- or resort to blackmail and threats of violence. You are Teri De Belle, a fearless adventurer who upon returning from a journey abroad is branded an enemy of the state. Those who dissent are forced into subservience through a mind control method known as “Horsing”- covering their heads with spite masks filled with Paciflowers and stripping them of all individuality to serve as a grim example to others. The farmable land surrounding the capital is no longer used to grow food, but fields of Paciflowers, a plant with powerful mindbending capabilities. He’s turned his nation into a police state, his citizens struggling under rationing and curfews. At least it used to be… But the King has failed his people. Will you be the one to turn the tide, and lead the people of Mesmer towards a better future? The stakes are high, and the dangers are many. As a revolution leader, influence people and factions into following your cause, while keeping yourself out of the spotlight of the secret police. Mesmer is a unique social survival game where every encounter matters.