The bigger issue was that I wanted to lower the magic level. It is an ongoing issue that I end up tend to lowering as a GM across my RPs.Always like to see new characters, though old ones getting more screentime is good too. On the subject of characters, Fergie should start engaging with everyone else more (ie, not just Bogrum) in this coming arc. She was, uh, having issues.
Though I feel a bit bad that you're shouldering the Bronze Ballast mystery on top of everything else. I know I want to avoid a situation where I'm just RPing with myself with spectators, but I don't want to add too much to the workload. Unless you like this sort of exposition specifically.
Just wanted to bring it up, I do have some ideas regarding some major developments regarding that plot specifically, but I didn't want it to conflict with anything you had in mind. Not sure if we should DM about it in detail, or me just reveal it during the RP events and improvise.
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As for the arc you want to go with, what I want to specify is for you to push it. It is best for YOU to push it and adjust at you go. Reason? I don't know your ideas. Push it and I will DM you about potential world breaking ideas. That way we come upon a medium where you have your ideas and I can accommodate as needed without breaking my world
Fergie is the star of the next arc, and since it's your character and your story, it's on you to push. I'll just adjust as I need as the GM. That's not to say I won't. It's just that i can only go for your ideas as you present them