THE PITCH

For all of recorded history, the lush and peaceful island of Yimari, named in reverence of the goddess of joy and happiness who is said to protect it, has been a treasured vacation destination for deep-pocketed nobles, a neutral meeting place for political discourse, and a new beginning for those seeking a less complicated life. Its annual Joy Run festival draws crowds of hopeful revelers looking to enjoy celebration and maybe even a soothing dip in its natural hot springs. When the festivities take a sudden, violent turn, the denizens of and visitors to the island alike are left stunned and unprepared. In a Joy Run campaign, you’ll play unlikely heroes tasked with discovering why the safety of this island getaway has been compromised and who…or what… is behind it.