Last night we played more in our Savage Worlds Evernight campaign. Despite playing for a few months, we actually haven't gotten to the Evernight proper part of the campaign yet. I decided to do an extended prologue, to tie the characters into the world a little more and to familiarize everyone with the system. In addition, I've watched a lot of Highlander, Firefly and Babylong 5 since we started, and its, well, affected my storytelling somewhat.
So last night, the PCs found out that the mysterious Elf in the group (who was raised by her adopted father in the forest, away from human and Elven societies both) is actually - unbeknownest to her - a member of a Noble House and the daughter and heir to the Protectors (think Warlord). Her mother recently passed away and the title has passed to her. The Princess of the Realm is afraid of her (the King/Queen rule during peace, the Protector in times of War - and Nightfall is coming) because the Elven Realms haven't had a Protector that was more than a figurehead for 500 years, plus there is a prophecy surrounding Zash (the PC Elf) stating that she will lead the Elves to war ... and to their destruction. (At the final battle of Evernight, the Elves will nobly sacrifice themselves so that the other races may live.)
Of course, she found that out after the Princess had come with a large group of armed soldiers to arrest her for High Treason, who was then in turn attacked by a force from Zash's own house. Much bloodshed ensued (something unhead in the Elven realm for centuries), including the death of the Princess and royal heir (sadly, none of the PCs killer her, so the leader of the other force did, and is now taking the body back to the Royal Court for the proper royal cremation ceremonies - and to face his likely trial and execution).
In a lighter moment, in one of the towns they were passing through (trying to pass through unknown, for many and sundry reasons I won't go into) the group encountered a statue of the group's rogueish PC displayed prominently in a town square (a la Jaynestown). It provided for some good comedy.
High roleplaying moment of the night: the group's Sun Priestess was asked to lead the sermon at High Sun during the 1000th anniversary of Tarrian's Birthday (Tarrian being an ancient hero who saved the land). The player outlined her sermon, and actually gave a short piece of it. Her theme was effectively "be good to your neighbor and release all your old hatreds" - and then she rolled a Persuasion rolled that Aced, and played the Peace Adventure Card (perfect draw for the cirrcumstance) to enhance the effect of her sermon and leave a lasting impression on folks. It was a great scene.
), you might want to check out the book for story ideas (even if you don't use the system).