NaNoWriMo Prep 2018

Day 11 - Plot Outline Revision #1

Stasis
Sebastian is called to Emperor John’s lounge and is given the chance to lead the negotiations with Wesnorh. He is excited because this will give him an opportunity to prove his worthiness to the nobility of Esout.

Trigger
The negotiations prove difficult, and the arrival of a rebel spy spirals everything into chaos. Janette is revealed to be the leader of the Esnorh rebel spy ring. John’s death brings Sebastian into the political spotlight. Sebastian’s first move is to have Janette executed by a firing squad. Unfortunately Janette escapes with the help of her allies, placing more social pressure on Sebastian.

The Quest
Sebastian joins the the Esout military to establish his role as a leader. Hollen Bleu is selected to be his teacher and confidant.

Surprise
Sebastian is taken off the military due to an incident with Augustine Duddllyr of Wesnorh. This allows him to spend time with his family.

Critical Choice
Pressure from nobility drives Sebastian back to the battlefield, but the visit with his family has changed his view on the war.

Climax
Before Sebastian could lead a crucial battle, Oscar is accused of treason and challenged to a duel. Sebastian knew Oscar was insecure with a firearm, so he ran off to stop the duel. He arrived too late and Oscar died of his wound soon after.

Reversal
Sebastian announces a cease fire so he and the remaining royal family go to Eriscor to recover from Oscar’s death. Sebastian comes to an epiphany about what the war has cost him and others. He, Hollen, and Esther later eavesdrop on Suzanna and Cooper. Hollen threatens to kill Cooper, but Sebastian convinces him to let Cooper go.

Resolution
Sebastian and his family return to Esout and sign a peace treaty with Wesnorh to end the war. He abdicates his role as Emperor in favor of a peaceful life in Wesnorh. Suzanna succeeds the throne, reduces the Esout Empire to a simple monarchy, and worked with other southern nations to release their lands from Esout control. The story ends with Augustine entrusting Sebastian with the task of managing the first orphanage in Wesnorh.