Rebellion Begins is a Star Wars role playing tale about Arya Raseri, an Echani Force-wielding armorer and Guardian, trained in the Echani tradition of the Force, who has been drawn into the fight against the Empire and growing Darkness. While never on the Jedi path herself, she is defining her own way to the Light that draws her deeper into the ways of the Force and the Rebellion.
Arya is a non-canon RPG character played by Chad within a storyline imagined (and GMed) by Kathy. Kathy’s telling of the story begins a few years prior to the events of Rogue One and parallels Andor, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars: Rebels. While there may be similarities to the events of those shows (especially Andor), gameplay typically predated the airing of episodes. In short, any story similarities are largely coincidental.
Episode summaries have been composed and/or generated from gameplay notes. Early on, the summaries were all authored by Chad but because the pace of the campaign exceeded his ability to author posts in a timely manner, later content has been generated from heavily edited notes via ChatGPT. Chad edits the AI-generated articles to align the content with gameplay.
As the Little Piggy hurtled through hyperspace, Arya dedicated her time to private pursuits. It was during this period that Nora called a briefing, shedding light on their destination — Darknell, a once-free industrial town now swallowed by the Empire’s grip.
Episode 17: Into Darkness Read Post »
Arya faces the perilous task of loading special cargo onto The Falconer freighter under the Empire’s watchful eye. Protecting Leia and their mission is paramount.
Episode 16: The Falconer Read Post »
Arya and the team return to The Little Piggy after an eventful stay on Alderaan. Tension arises between the little seeker droid, BD, and Tuk Tuk.
Episode 15: Unexpected Companions Read Post »
Arya and her team arrive on Alderaan, where she feels a strange familiarity upon meeting Leia. She educates Leia on tactical attire and builds trust with Senator Organa. They learn about the mission to Darknell and Arya explores Alderaan’s market with Leia. Arya gains a friend and a companion.
Episode 14: Mercy Missions Read Post »
Rebels gather in the Old Gather House, led by Senator Mon Mothma. She highlights the Empire’s atrocities and urges unity. Norra, accompanied by Bistan and Porkins, sets off on a mission to build alliances, aided by Arya’s craftsmanship. They depart on the Little Piggy to Alderaan, carrying hope and determination.
Episode 13: Path to Unity Read Post »
Arya dedicates herself to supporting the Rebel cause on Chandrila, working alongside Norra Wexley. She becomes involved with the Hannah Institute and forms a connection with Lor San Tekka, an explorer focused on preserving Jedi artifacts. Her future unfolds.
Episode 12: Life on Chandrila Read Post »
Returning to the Hanna Institute, Arya and her team mourn the fallen Temple of the Kyber. Arya discovers the Journal of Qui-Gon Jinn, feeling a sense of purpose. Amidst political turmoil, Arya stays on Chandrila and ignites her lightsaber, embracing her destiny.
Episode 11: Weight of Destiny Read Post »
Arya discovers the secrets within the Temple of the Kyber. Amidst treachery and a critical mission ahead, they escape the Empire’s clutches, carrying with them the weight of history.
Episode 10: Light & Betrayal Read Post »
Avoiding conflict, the party of an Echani, Iktochi, Kaminoan, Human, and a Droid press deeper into the city to find the one person who will escort them into the Temple of the Kyber.
Episode 9: Ancient Path Read Post »
The uneventful yet noisy trip to Jedha leads to a close encounter with some past acquaintances.
Episode 8: Behold Jedha Read Post »
Work is hard to come by, so Qardin makes a tough choice. Arya makes the best of it.
Episode 7: The Job Read Post »