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Taco Cat

Adventuring Party • Metal Band • Wanted Criminals

Overview​

Taco Cat is an adventuring party that has become entangled in High Forge's political upheaval, dragon attacks, and interdimensional mysteries. Known publicly through their racing team Team Taco Cat, they previously had a $50,000 bounty on their heads from the Iron Claws (status now uncertain after Helja's death in Session 36).

Current Members​

Active Party​

Former/Separated Members​

  • Red (Thurnok Skyhammer) - Goliath cleric who sacrificed himself to become the brain for the Skyhammer Clan's starship
  • Helisanna Doomfall - Bard/warlock, currently controlled by patron Ach'uk (separated Session 34)
  • Jasper Gaines - Eldoran soldier (departed Session 24)

Former Band Affiliation: Doomfall​

Past Musical Identity​

  • Genre: Metal
  • Former Frontwoman: Helisanna Doomfall (separated Session 34)
  • Current Status: No longer part of Doomfall after Helisanna's separation
  • Notable Past Venues: The Little Hovel, The Little Hobble
  • Legacy: Party members were associated with Doomfall during Helisanna's time

Notable Past Performances​

  • Session 1: Transcendent concert at The Little Hovel with audience eyes glowing purple
  • Multiple underground venues throughout High Forge
  • Open mic performances and charity events

Racing Team​

Team Cooper vs Team Taco Cat​

  • Official Racing: Team Cooper (legitimate)
  • Underground Racing: Team Taco Cat
  • Primary Driver: Elspeth Cooper
  • Vehicles:
    • Doomfall - Race car
    • Vroomfall - Enhanced van (mobile base)

Racing Achievements​

  • Won major underground race with elaborate sabotage and teamwork
  • Upgraded vehicles with magical enhancements
  • Gained reputation in High Forge racing scene

Criminal Status​

The Bounty​

  • Amount: $50,000 dead or alive (historical)
  • Issued By: Iron Claws (Helja Ungar - deceased Session 36)
  • Special Target: Silas had additional personal bounty from Helja
  • Current Status: Unknown - Helja dead, Iron Claws leadership eliminated, bounty status uncertain

Previously Wanted For​

  • Opposition to Iron Claws control
  • Various "terrorist" activities (resistance operations)
  • Multiple confrontations with authorities
  • Association with resistance movement
  • Note: Legal status unclear after Iron Claws defeat and Helja's death

Major Operations​

Resistance Activities​

  • Infiltrated High Forge through tunnel systems (Session 26)
  • Rescued hostages from Iron Claws
  • Participated in vault heist for draconic tablets (Sessions 29-30)
  • Led uprising against Iron Claws (Session 36)

Significant Missions​

  • Project Purple Patch: Investigation into supernatural disturbances
  • Red's Trials: Wormhole journey for Skyhammer heritage
  • Dragon Encounters: Multiple confrontations, obtained control orb
  • Vault Infiltration: Discovered draconic tablets and cosmic secrets
  • Great Hall Battle: Confronted Iron Claws leadership (Session 36)

Base of Operations​

The Vroomfall​

Mobile base equipped with:

  • Living quarters
  • Workshop for Bru and Elspeth's projects
  • Storage for equipment and magical items
  • Transportation

Temporary Bases​

  • April Bonal's underground encampment (Sessions 33-35)
  • Various tunnel systems throughout High Forge
  • Resistance headquarters (through Victor)

Allies​

Key Allies​

  • Victor - Resistance operative, explosives expert
  • Lark - Former Iron Claws member, guide
  • Naomi - Lotus Casino manager, Silas's girlfriend
  • Lady Corwin - Resistance leader (complicated relationship)
  • Chalk Rock - Young detective, Olivia superfan
  • April Bonal - Chemist, provided safe haven

Organizational Allies​

  • Twilight Company (complicated)
  • High Forge Resistance
  • Former Tear leadership

Equipment and Resources​

Vehicles​

  • Doomfall: Enhanced race car with magical modifications
  • Vroomfall: Mobile base with living quarters

Notable Items​

  • Dragon control orb (mysterious powers)
  • Draconic tablets (destroyed to prevent Iron Claws use)
  • Magical paint (reality-warping)
  • Advanced technology from Eldoran armor
  • Various magical weapons and equipment

Finances​

  • Underground racing winnings
  • Concert revenue
  • "Charity" scams
  • Vault heist proceeds

Achievements​

Major Victories​

  • Won underground race championship
  • Survived multiple dragon encounters
  • Infiltrated High Forge under lockdown
  • Defeated bounty hunters (Session 25)
  • Killed Helja Ungar, ending Iron Claws control (Session 36)
  • Rescued multiple hostages
  • Red fulfilled his destiny, saving the Skyhammer Clan

Character Moments​

  • Spectacular wrestling victory (Ohma, Session 26)
  • Concert transcendence (Helisanna, Session 1)
  • Red's Skyhammer heritage revealed
  • Olivia's retirement and return
  • Bru's chaotic inventions saving the day repeatedly

Current Challenges​

Active Threats​

  • Helisanna/Ach'uk: Separated party member now potential threat
  • Dragons: Army descending on High Forge in days
  • Power Vacuum: High Forge governance after Iron Claws defeat
  • Eldoran Empire: Looming presence and political maneuvering
  • Reduced Numbers: Loss of Red to his destiny

Unresolved Missions​

  • Seal dimensional rifts (George's quest)
  • Deal with Helisanna situation
  • Control or stop dragon army
  • Establish stable governance in High Forge
  • Determine legal status after bounty issuer's death

Team Dynamics​

Leadership Structure​

  • No formal leader
  • Silas often handles negotiations and planning
  • Olivia provides wisdom and investigation skills
  • Combat roles flexible based on situation

Core Strengths​

  • Tactical improvisation
  • Technical expertise (Bru, Elspeth)
  • Divine and arcane magic
  • Investigation and infiltration
  • Surprising enemies with chaotic creativity

Legacy​

Reputation​

  • Known throughout High Forge racing scene
  • Formerly wanted by Iron Claws (bounty status unclear)
  • Respected by resistance as liberators
  • Feared by criminals
  • Known for heroic actions in defeating tyranny

Impact​

  • Defeated Iron Claws and killed Helja Ungar
  • Saved numerous civilians
  • Uncovered cosmic secrets
  • Changed High Forge political landscape
  • Sacrificed Red to save the Skyhammer Clan
  • Separated from Helisanna, no longer band members

"We're not heroes. We're just people who couldn't stand by and watch tyranny win." - Party reflection after Iron Claws defeat