https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/ 2026-04-15T19:56:26+00:00 https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/ https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-04-04T06:27:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/genesis_campaign_session_recaps?rev=1775284063&do=diff Genesis Campaign Session Recaps Chapter One Chapter One Session RecapsGenesis - Session 1 RecapGenesis - Session 2 RecapGenesis - Session 3 RecapGenesis - Session 4 RecapGenesis - Session 5 RecapGenesis - Session 6 RecapGenesis - Session 7 RecapGenesis - Session 8 RecapGenesis - Session 9 RecapGenesis - Session 10 Recap When the party arrived in Murmansk, they entered a frontier town fueled by Shardisite mining and corporate control. What began as infiltration into the operations of Viroc In… text/html 2026-02-26T14:50:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_1_recap?rev=1772117426&do=diff Genesis - Session 1 Recap Hired Help The party began their time in Murmansk under contract as “extra security” for Viroc Industries, stationed at The First Cut quarry. Their assignment seemed routine until a violent midnight blast ripped through the pit, collapsing scaffolds and tunnels. Out of the smoke surged Shard-warped miners, grotesquely mutated—including their foreman, Clem Torson. text/html 2026-02-26T14:52:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_2_recap?rev=1772117537&do=diff Genesis - Session 2 Recap Jonas Lasker’s Warning Jonas Lasker, head of the cleanup crew arrived on site. Publicly, he relieved the party of duty; privately, he warned them of deeper dangers—sealed directives signed by Lucien Drekanov, mysterious night shipments, and disappearing workers. Jonas urged the group to keep digging, pressing a few incriminating scraps into their hands. text/html 2026-02-26T14:52:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_3_recap?rev=1772117548&do=diff Genesis - Session 3 Recap After defeating a large monster, the group plans to report their success and seek compensation, with members agreeing to meet at a bar the following day after a rest period. They discuss inconsistencies in a newspaper article about a recent incident and debate whether to investigate further or play along with the company's narrative. The group eventually meets with a high-ranking company official who tasks them with investigating a warehouse on the docks, leading to va… text/html 2026-02-26T14:52:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_4_recap?rev=1772117560&do=diff Genesis - Session 4 Recap The team discussed welcoming a new player and addressed the aftermath of an explosion, including examining bodies and finding unusual items. They explored a warehouse, discovering various rooms and magical locks, while also finding a ledger of cargo movements that stopped abruptly six months ago. The group found a refined shardisite stone that required special handling, and after preparing for potential combat, they engaged in a series of intense battles against variou… text/html 2026-03-06T06:11:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_5_recap?rev=1772777511&do=diff Genesis - Session 5 Recap The group engaged in a series of strategic discussions and intense combat scenarios, focusing on enhancing their equipment with a powerful substance called Shardisite and confronting various adversaries. They encountered mysterious characters, explored magical artifacts, and uncovered evidence of unauthorized activities, leading to a climactic battle against high-ranking officials. Throughout their journey, the group demonstrated teamwork, adaptability, and tactical pr… text/html 2026-02-26T14:53:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_6_recap?rev=1772117583&do=diff Genesis - Session 6 Recap The group explored various locations and discovered magical items while dividing loot equally among members. They encountered dangerous situations and covered up incidents, leading to discussions about defense strategies and plans to exit the area. The team investigated the Department of Arcane Affairs, gathered intelligence about Drekenov's activities, and planned their next steps while managing inventory and supplies. text/html 2026-03-24T04:29:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_7_recap?rev=1774326551&do=diff Genesis - Session 7 Recap The group reflected on their previous actions, including the killing of Officer Anton Erickson and the forging of documents, before traveling to Drekanov Manor where they set up camp and observed suspicious activity. They discussed magical item attunement and planned to use a newly attuned cloak for infiltration, while also discovering new capabilities with their Viroc sending stones. The session concluded with combat encounters against enemy patrols and the group's su… text/html 2026-03-17T16:03:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_8_recap?rev=1773763438&do=diff Genesis - Session 8 Recap The group explored various areas of Drekanov Manor, including a chapel and an arcane laboratory, while discovering magical items and facing challenges like extracting gemstones from a massive statue. They encountered multiple combat scenarios involving guards and other enemies, using a mix of stealth, deception, and direct confrontation to progress through the facility. The session concluded with the group attempting to escape a prison complex after an intense confront… text/html 2026-02-26T14:53:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_9_recap?rev=1772117608&do=diff Genesis - Session 9 Recap The group navigated through various sections of Drekanov Manor, encountering guards, automata, and a bedridden Seraphim Drekanov while completing tasks and acquiring items. They engaged in combat scenarios and magical duels, using spells and abilities to defeat enemies and influence cultists at a party. The session concluded with the group successfully defeating all the cultists and guards in a final battle in the great hall, as Lucien Drekanov unleashed the first drag… text/html 2026-02-26T14:53:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_10_recap?rev=1772117619&do=diff Genesis - Session 10 Recap The party confronted Lucien Drekanov in a brutal aerial battle within the shattered great hall of Drekanov Manor. After retreating into the Verdant Nexus Prism to regroup, they returned to finish Lucien, only for the first dragon to roar into the world, shattering the hall and the manor itself. Bogdan was transformed into the Avatar of Radiance, and the party began their first desperate battle against the dragon and its shardborn echoes. text/html 2026-02-26T14:53:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_11_recap?rev=1772117628&do=diff Genesis - Session 11 Recap The group navigated the immediate aftermath of the battle at Drekanov Manor, dealing with shifting power dynamics at Viroc Industries and the emergence of new world threats. Between strategic discussions at the Gilded Gull and a tense visit to Viroc HQ, the party transitioned from company employees to free agents, eventually accepting a high-stakes delivery mission from Dr. Minerva Sedgwick. text/html 2026-02-26T14:54:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_12_recap?rev=1772117640&do=diff Genesis - Session 12 Recap The group embarked on a 16-18 hour train mission from Murmansk to St. Petersgrad to deliver a high-priority package to Harold Drekanov. Aboard the modern Viroc locomotive, the party navigated through luxury cars, casino entertainment, and armored security, ultimately uncovering a global cult conspiracy and a deadly corporate trap. text/html 2026-02-26T14:54:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_13_recap?rev=1772117650&do=diff Genesis - Session 13 Recap The party continued their investigation aboard the train to St. Petersgrad, navigating moral dilemmas and high-stakes gambling before arriving in the industrial heart of the region. During the journey, Viktor experienced a transformative encounter with raw magical energy, and the group uncovered the true, lethal nature of their delivery mission. text/html 2026-02-26T14:54:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_14_recap?rev=1772117661&do=diff Genesis - Session 14 Recap The party settled into St. Petersgrad before boarding the quarantined VSS Dominion, where they uncovered Minerva Sedgewick’s attempt to assassinate both them and Harold Drekanov. By the end of the session, they tentatively accepted Harold’s offer to become his personal strike team, received a list of five possible dissenters aboard the vessel, and witnessed the proto-dragon attacking a Viroc refinery in the city. text/html 2026-02-26T14:54:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_15_recap?rev=1772117670&do=diff Genesis - Session 15 Recap The party carried out a targeted purge aboard the quarantined vessel, confronting and eliminating four individuals identified as threats to Harold Drekanov and Viroc Industries. While most targets were removed with finality, one was interrogated and released under mysterious circumstances. As the operation concluded, a powerful presence manifested, leaving the party with a rare sense of clarity and hope. text/html 2026-02-26T14:54:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_16_recap?rev=1772117679&do=diff Genesis - Session 16 Recap After arriving in St. Petersgrad aboard the VSS Dominion, the party moved ashore to carry out Harold Drekanov’s directives against dissident elements within the city. Navigating the widespread disruption caused by the recent dragon attack, they successfully infiltrated the Viroc Industries campus, located the Arcane Affairs building, and eliminated all personnel inside before withdrawing to reassess their next targets. text/html 2026-02-26T14:54:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_17_recap?rev=1772117690&do=diff Genesis - Session 17 Recap The party regrouped at Donny’s Bar after their assault on the Viroc Arcane Affairs building. St. Petersgrad remained unstable, with the air thick from residual magic and raw emotion following the dragon’s attack. While the city struggled with a newfound heaviness, the group began a series of high-stakes investigations into the remaining names on Harold’s list, leading to a miraculous manifestation and a confrontation with an otherworldly entity. text/html 2026-03-06T06:42:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_18_recap?rev=1772779347&do=diff Genesis - Session 18 Recap Quick Recap After securing an agreement with Grigor to eliminate his quarantined lover at Brassalo Hospital in exchange for his staged death, the party left the Argent Spire with multiple objectives still unresolved. Choosing to move down the list before addressing the hospital, they traveled into the Warrens to confront Irina Talovska at the Shardveil Reading Room. What began as a controlled exchange over dragon-related volumes quickly escalated into a full arcane l… text/html 2026-03-07T18:31:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_19_recap?rev=1772908305&do=diff Genesis - Session 19 Recap In Session Nineteen, the party—Lusat “Lews” Valthorne, Thorun Darkstone, Viktor Pucovskivich, Bogdan Moravec, and Carl J. Winslow—engaged in a high-stakes battle at the Shardveil Reading Room in St. Petersgrad, followed by major character developments and investigations across the city. text/html 2026-03-21T07:09:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_20_recap?rev=1774076943&do=diff Genesis - Session 20 Recap The Power of Names and the Naming of Hope In the quiet hours following the battle at the Shardveil Reading Room, Bogdan Moravec and Viktor Pucovskivich engaged in a profound theological debate regarding the nature of the newly manifested angelic entity. Drawing from his research into a treatise (The Power of Names by Dr. Alaric Shimmy of Tindar) acquired at the Shardveil Reading Room, Bogdan proposed that the act of naming a shard-manifested being does not merely des… text/html 2026-04-05T01:53:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/session_21_recap?rev=1775354032&do=diff Genesis - Session 21 Recap The session resumed where Session 20 left off: the elevator opening onto the twelfth floor of Brassalo Health & Research, escorted by a greasy and self-important Viroc liaison officer named Aldric. The floor presented itself as opulent with velvet chairs, mahogany trim, and real flowers in vases, but the air was thick with coppery Shardisite magic and the shard lamps gave everything that particular green-white sterility that made the eyes work too hard. From somewhere… text/html 2026-03-09T03:54:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://apocalypticaarcanum.com/campaigns/apocalyptica_arcanum_-_genesis/start?rev=1773028484&do=diff Apocalyptica Arcanum: Genesis [ Victor Pucovskivich, Lusat Valthorne, Thorun Darkstone, Bogdan Moravec, Carl J. Winslow] Player Character Player Bogdan Moravec Nathan Gade Carl J. Winslow Jeremy Schultz Lusat "Lews" Valthorne Adam Nesvold Thorun Darkstone Matt Skarie Viktor "Pooch" Pucovskivich Curtis Renner Noctis Somnia (retired) Jason Saylor Silas Casketwalker (retired) Jason Saylor Jonas Lasker (retired) Jeremy Schultz Meek Storm (retired) Mike Ohren Set at the close of…