The Unnamed Leader of New Smoke
Summary
The Unnamed Leader of New Smoke is the antagonist behind New Smoke's recent violent regime change. Revealed in a post-credits scene during Session 8 of the campaign, this character leads the gang that took over New Smoke approximately two weeks prior to the session's events. The leader sits on a throne in a dark, makeshift chamber and possesses a mysterious technological device that appears to track or pursue something, declaring "getting closer" while using it.
Appearance
The Unnamed Leader has long, lank dark hair and wears a cut-off jean vest. This character sits on a throne constructed from old oil drums in a room made of sheet metal and wood. The chamber is dark, with shafts of moonlight cutting through gaps to create a lattice work of lunar brilliance, illuminated by floating dust motes. The overall presentation suggests a figure who has claimed power in the post-apocalyptic wastes through force and maintains authority in improvised surroundings.
History
Session 8
The Unnamed Leader appears in the post-credits scene of Session 8. Seated on the throne of oil drums at the far end of the room, the leader holds a silvery contraption described as resembling the Chicago Bean sculpture but small enough to hold in one hand. The leader rubs the device thoughtfully before placing it to their ear and speaking the words "getting closer," suggesting active pursuit or tracking of someone or something. This scene establishes the character as the force behind New Smoke's recent violent takeover and the protection racket that the settlement now operates under.
Key Attributes
- Leadership: Commands the gang that violently took over New Smoke approximately two weeks before Session 8
- Technology: Possesses a handheld silvery contraption resembling the Chicago Bean that appears to function as a tracking or surveillance device
- Authority: Maintains a throne made from oil drums in a fortified chamber, suggesting established power within the settlement
- Pursuit: Actively tracking or pursuing an unknown target, as indicated by the statement "getting closer"
- Voiced by: Shawn (the GM)