Ch. 2- Path of the Hacker Syndicate

Story Outline

1. Exposition:

• How are the citizens of the Drymarsh reacting to the news that the Steel Veil is approaching? Introduce the threat of the Steel Veil setting up camp near the Crossroads. Create a sense of fear and panic in the general population. 

2. Rising Action:

• What are the risks and obstacles the Hacker Syndicate faces as they attempt to carry out their plan? Describe the challenges the Syndicate encounters, including the uncertainty of the Steel Veil’s technology, the risk of failure leading to retaliation, and the difficulty of operating covertly without being detected. 

3. Climax:

• What happens when the Hacker Syndicate successfully disrupts the Steel Veil’s operations? Build up to a tense moment when the Syndicate either successfully hacks into the enemy’s systems, causing confusion. 

4. Resolution:

• How does the disruption affect the outcome for the Crossroads, and what lessons do the Syndicate learn from their risky mission? Conclude the story by showing the aftermath of the Syndicate’s actions. How are the citizens feeling now that the threat has ended?