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Story Beats (Overview)


Outlining the story over a year with specific story beats at various months can help pace the narrative effectively. Here's a suggested timeline for the key story developments:

Month 1: Arrival and Introduction
Beat: The protagonists arrive in Mount Girava, meet, and start their new job. Initial impressions are formed, and the environment of Cordann is introduced.
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M10 (Month 2: First Impressions) 
Beat: The characters start to observe and experience the inequalities and challenges in their workplace and surrounding society. Initial bonds start to form.
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M11 (Month 3: Recognition of Common Ground
Beat: The characters begin to open up about their personal struggles, starting to understand each other’s ailments and backgrounds.
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M12 (Month 4: Shared Experiences
Beat: A significant workplace event (an accident or injustice) acts as a catalyst, deepening their solidarity and mutual understanding.
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M13 (Month 5: The Resolve to Act
Beat: The protagonists collectively resolve to make a difference, motivated by the injustices they've witnessed and experienced.
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M14 (Month 6: Planning and First Actions
Beat: The group starts planning how to effect change. They engage in small acts of advocacy or resistance.
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M15 (Month 7: Facing Challenges
Beat: The group encounters their first major challenge or setback, testing their resolve and the strength of their bond.
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M16 (Month 8: Deeper Connections
Beat: Characters develop deeper relationships, both among themselves and with external allies in their cause.
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M17 (Month 9: Significant Stride
Beat: The protagonists make a significant stride in their advocacy, perhaps organizing a larger event or protest.
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M18 (Month 10: Consequences
Beat: The consequences of their actions become apparent. They may face backlash from authorities or their employer.
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M19 (Month 11: Reflection and Doubt
Beat: The group reflects on their journey, facing doubts about their future and the impact of their actions.

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M20 (Month 12: Resolution and Decision)
Beat: As their contract nears its end, each character confronts the decision to renew or not. The results of their year’s efforts are evident, and they must choose their next steps.

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Month 2: First Impressions
Beat: The characters start to observe and experience the inequalities and challenges in their workplace and surrounding society. Initial bonds start to form.
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Month 3: Recognition of Common Ground
Beat: The characters begin to open up about their personal struggles, starting to understand each other’s ailments and backgrounds.
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Month 4: Shared Experiences
Beat: A significant workplace event (an accident or injustice) acts as a catalyst, deepening their solidarity and mutual understanding.
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Month 5: The Resolve to Act
Beat: The protagonists collectively resolve to make a difference, motivated by the injustices they've witnessed and experienced.
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Month 6: Planning and First Actions
Beat: The group starts planning how to effect change. They engage in small acts of advocacy or resistance.
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Month 7: Facing Challenges
Beat: The group encounters their first major challenge or setback, testing their resolve and the strength of their bond.
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Month 8: Deeper Connections
Beat: Characters develop deeper relationships, both among themselves and with external allies in their cause.
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Month 9: Significant Stride
Beat: The protagonists make a significant stride in their advocacy, perhaps organizing a larger event or protest.
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Month 10: Consequences
Beat: The consequences of their actions become apparent. They may face backlash from authorities or their employer.
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Month 11: Reflection and Doubt
Beat: The group reflects on their journey, facing doubts about their future and the impact of their actions.
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Month 12: Resolution and Decision
Beat: As their contract nears its end, each character confronts the decision to renew or not. The results of their year’s efforts are evident, and they must choose their next steps.
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