The most horrific/terrifying experience I have had on Amia was all thanks to Silent.
I give all the props to that evil devil, because he is a genius. This is all personal experience, mind you, but I couldn't think of a better way to describe it then go step-by-step. I asked him to help me out on a personal quest for Kaytie, that involved the Fey Courts. The plot had immediate danger, honestly, because I always give permission on such things for permakilling, etc. I remember telling him to not hold back, and go all out--which he did. The plot evolved and brought in a lot of different folks, which was awesome. It grew to something more then just Kaytie learning about a spell her mother wanted to finish. Other player's PC's began being tormented as well. The most terrifying part, though, was after it blew up in everyone's face. I believe it was VKB, Bobo, FastKev (and his wife), and me who all had to personally put our characters through hell with the Unseelie to finish it. I don't know about them, personally, but the hours of torment he put my character through were totally worth it.
He included things most people don't really think about as being terrifying, until you're there and undergoing his torture. Mixed with awesome transitions, that were eerie and built to a t to scare you, it was such a great time. Let's see if I can remember how it.. First, you're held hostage and bound. You are in an arena filled with fey wanting bloodshed, and you are to appease them. A crystal ball is an observer of random strangers, and you watch them act out a scene. It is your decision if they die or not, but the problem was--someone had to die for you to continue. So, scene after scene, you watch people be saved or die. Most of the time, the people you save, end up killing someone else because you didn't kill them. You have to watch it, all though. You can't close your eyes or look away. Some of these people were viciously killed, and he detailed it all perfectly.
After that, I believe you were made to watch a life that the Unseelie have in mind for you, which for my PC included hours of emotional abuse from a husband who hates you for adopting a monster child. Said monster child turns into a cold-blooded murderer and lays waste to dozens and dozens of Cordorian guards--and decides to take up an offer to join the Arcanium and leave you forever. Your best friend, now an alcoholic and addict, however, then turns up to physically rough you up and confess his love for you and his hatred for his wife. So much so, he killed his wife and your husband right in front of you--to be with you. If you were able to make it through that, then you were taken into custody at a trial--where the fey made you answer questions you really don't want to answer. If you didn't answer truthfully, though, they would mess with people in your life--or worse. (If I remember correctly, they went as far as to kidnap Goddess's character just for this plot--for Bobo's PC's trial)
..and then he unleashed a child into the world who was part of the Wild Hunt. x_x That was another nightmare, all together.
Honestly, my PC failed a few checks even though she had a high wisdom and a high will at that time. I'm going to be completely honest, if she would have failed more of those checks she would have fallen right then and there, and probably would have gone crazy from all the shit she was put through. Though, honestly, the best part about it was it gave my PC a firmer backbone after all the fear wore off. So much of her innocence was taken away with that plot, and it formed her into a woman who could deal with much harder and strenuous situations.
Long story short: I have experienced horror on Amia, even if just in a few instances, but each one of them has shaped my character in some way. I would absolutely say that if you want it, go to the DM's and see if someone is willing to work with you. However, keep in mind, sometimes you're going to have to test yourself as a player with these sort of things. It's not easy sometimes, but it's totally worth it if you're willing to let the story unfold.
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