- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Chapter 23 Information
It seems like forever since I've done one of these posts, and actually it probably has been forever. Or three months, whatever comes first.
Anyways, I should say this right away, there are only two scenes in this chapter. The first scene lasts maybe two pages, while the second scene will go on for more than likely, twenty.
That's because this is the chapter where I lay the cards on the table in regards to the history of the Forerunners, the Majal, the Half-Breeds, the Pure Bloods, and all the other words I've used to describe basically the same thing. So yes, I'm putting you guys out of your misery which I'm sure will trigger cheers in the streets and stop the burning of effigies built to look like myself.
I'm trying to keep the more serious tone I had with the side story in regards to the workings of this chapter, so expect a more or less, tense situation when Fasul spills the beans on the genocide of the universe.
That's not to say there isn't more to come in regards to the story, plot-wise. We've still got Ackerson wandering the universe, along with Truth and the Forerunner on their way to Danrun, and lets not forget that the Flood are still a major player in this story and if you stretch your mind far enough, I'm sure you'll recall that when Johnson killed the Gravemind seed back on Earth, 2401 Penitent Tangent was not around then.
We're looking at a chapter that's going to be sans Master Chief/Cyriacus, that's for sure. This is a dialogue chapter. Think of it like the Council of Elrond chapter in The Fellowship of the Ring. Nothing but talking and grumbling.
In regards to how much more of this story we've got left, I'll throw out a number and say I'm likely going to wrap things up in four more chapters. I've got a few loose ends to tie up on Danrun, then there's going to be the big explosive chapter that will likely be Chapter 25, followed by the receding action of Chapter 26, and then the last shall be Chapter 27, followed by a short epilogue, styled after the Johnson side story, but more than likely using a different character.
I can't say what occurs in Chapter 24, that's very hush hush around here. Let's just say things happen, and the biggest secret housed within the Covenant is exposed. Speculate away, but I am 100% certain no one will know as of right now. Perhaps after Chapter 23 hits its likely release date this weekend someone might get on the right track.