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This is a video after a prologue to a Shadowrun 5th Edition campaign in Neo-Tokyo.
Images generated by Bing.
Text written by hand, reviewed by ChatGBT.
Text voiced by Elevenlabs, voice Glinda and Josh.
Music is Shadowrun Dragonfall - The Haven
In the sprawling metropolis of Neo-Tokyo, whispers of doom weave through the shadows, stirring unease among many. As daylight breaks, Japan's news stations blare with alarming reports, largely ignored except by a select few gathered in Gaijin Paradise. This exclusive haven, created by and for Shadowrunners, hidden and fortified akin to Fort Knox, now serves as the venue for a crucial meeting. Initiated by a legendary Shadowrunner, it brings together individuals, some concealing their identities, to listen and participate in discussions facilitated by the host. The skilled Spiders and Technomancers of Gaijin Paradise ensure that the meeting remains a private affair.
"Before we begin, allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Lucas. The tales of my leadership in 2054, the thwarting of a plot against all dragons, and the rescue of Feuerschwinge, or Firewing as some prefer, are true. Our efforts restored her sanity, preventing a rampage through Berlin. Since then, I've wandered the globe, aiding where I can, which has led me to Neo-Tokyo."
The room suddenly bursts into life with augmented reality overlays and 3D projections of news and camera feeds, showcasing a series of attacks on vehicles, the perpetrators ranging from Yakuza and gangs to Shadowrunners and common criminals, alongside outbreaks of fire and, more disturbingly, transformations into insect forms. Insect spirits, a universally feared and loathed fate, are highlighted as a major concern.
"The materials transported by these vehicles, inherently magical, seem to have infected the population, including some of you. This infection is subtle, marked by a thin, black silhouette around your aura, which is expanding for reasons yet to be uncovered. Those infected are at an increased risk of possession by Insect Spirits. We aim to prevent Neo-Tokyo from becoming another 'Bug City', another Chicago. While many corporations will likely retreat and cover up their tracks, our mission is clear: we must understand this phenomenon and find a cure for those affected. Despite the lack of physical symptoms, the mere threat of becoming a host for Insect Spirits has instilled fear even in the wizzed of mercs."
As the visuals fade, the room fills with murmurs of concern and curiosity. Questions about their immediate futures and health circulate, alongside personal accounts of discovering the infection and theories of a global conspiracy aimed at spreading it. The term "Bug Tokyo" echoes ominously.
"We must band together. I propose we share comms and leverage our contacts, particularly with local Fixers. It's time to prepare. We're up against a formidable threat. To the newcomers: it's your time to earn your cred. Remember to watch your back and shoot straight."
The meeting concludes in a heavy silence, leaving the participants to ponder a daunting future potentially dominated by the terror of becoming metahumans possessed by malevolent, otherworldly spirits. While some dismiss the idea of collaboration, many place their trust in the elf's leadership, ready to face the storm united.