The character of Lwcus is interesting on several levels. Seeing the character information sheet from 1993 has produced a lot of interesting discussion between John and I. First, that he's actually stayed pretty true to what I envisioned way back in the day, even though I haven't seen this run-down in probably 18 years. Second, and even more critical, is the mention of a wife that passed away. Who, exactly, is this woman? What did she mean to Lwcus? How did she die?
Without giving away too many details, sometimes the way the game works just hands you something that fits without even realizing it. I think this is one of those cases, where a relatively throw-away line to produce some potential drama in Lwcus's life comes back decades later to dove-tail nicely with a more current idea.
As the FPGG has evolved, John has given us more freedom to develop our characters, contribute in major ways to where our story goes for any particular PC. In Lwcus's case, I came up with one simple thing "Poems on Passion and Prowess". That collection of poems has spawned new and exciting adventures. Not just for Lwcus and myself as a player, but I'd like to think to John, as the gamemaster. We live in the DC world, and inhabit these characters enough to understand them intrinsically. It's an awesome feeling to be able to have the power and freedom to really develop them in new and exciting ways.
Even though Lwcus's "future" has been written, there is a long distance between then and now for him...he is literally a living relic from days long ago.
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