Background and teaser for I of the Beholder

Previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

This Episode takes place immediately following Season Four. Adam is dead, the Initiative is disbanding, and Riley has just returned from his debriefing. Spike is still wary of the Scooby Gang after his recent betrayal of them to Adam. This scenario has been designed for six playable characters � Buffy, Willow, Xander, Anya, Riley and Spike. You can find all the details you need to play them in the Statistics pages.

If there are less than six players, use Spike as a Supporting Cast Member (i.e. a character controlled by the director), or have Xander�s player double up with him (they balance well between combat and non-combat). Giles should remain Supporting Cast, to blur the line when Ethan takes his place as needed. No stats for Ethan Rayne have been included here, as none are needed. Most of his actions occur off screen, and once he�s discovered, he�ll either give up (probably after the first punch) or run away.

Teaser

The following cut-scene can be read out loud to the players:

It�s night, on the outskirts of the Sunnydale business district (Main Street). Jasper, a young college guy, is walking down the street, alone.

Passing by an alley, he stops when he spots the young blond girl walking down it towards the shadows. A wry smile plays across his lips as he heads in after her, careful not to make a sound.

"Sydney!" he calls out when he�s right behind her, causing her to jump, startled. "What�re you doing here, girl? It�s too late to be out here alone."

She shrugs. Then she gestures him closer, leaving her hand outstretched in anticipation.

Jasper�s smile widens. "You want someone to walk you back to campus, then? My pleasure." He takes her hand and she leads him into the dark at the back of the alley.

Jasper�s screams start almost immediately.