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Spacegamer.com - Standard Barony Mission:
This uses the Tarot Card to Generate a "Standard" Mission on the Fly as described in Designing Fantasy Missions as part of the Barony Set. (Standard means it is not focused exclusively on an Underworld.) No attempt is made here to define each of the finer points.
To begin, determine who the mission is offered to and call them the Party Leader (to accept / reject Mission).
Note: This mission is temporary. Copy it out now if you want it. (It pastes nicely into Word.)
Mission Title:
Party Leader:
Patron:
- Knave Cups: Merchant Prince; a person who controls the ships and shipping from one or several ports. Though sometimes also a guildmaster of the important items, more importantly, as the owner of vessels (extremely expensive transport devices), this Patron's monopoly means he alone can ship goods in and out of a port(s). Face the simple fact, the fantasy world is not a free market world; people do not buy and sell as they desire. Rather, certain important figures control trade and tell others when to work, what to make, and where it will be sold. Luckily the players are often adventurers and are not caught in this grind. Yet, this order ensures trade amidst the unpredictable elements of men, nature and magic (or player characters). This Patron, with his monopoly of ships, controls where most crafted goods are sold. Inverted, Slaver or Taskmaster; a person who trades in a commerce of human chattel. Slavery in fantasy worlds is generally accepted; the need for large amounts of unskilled labor (even with prolific magic) can not be denied. To build empires takes muscle; to build monoliths of vanity to fantasy emperors also takes muscle. Many fantasy wars and numerous prisoners supplies these bodies. Slavers will either be the most respected or lowest ranking (depending upon the society) guildmaster; this dichotomy of extremes can change as quickly as rulers. Take for granted that every player character should despise these men (for their own unique reasons).
Mission:
- 5 Swords: Impersonate someone. Inverted, spread rumors and create hysteria in an area by simulating the threat of a marauding monster.
- Wheel of Fortune: Reshuffle the deck and continue.
Obstacle:
- (Inverted) 4 Swords: World's most notorious lover, Don Juan or Casanova becomes involved opposed to mission. Inverted, players will mistakenly cross an area or interfere with the conjurations of a powerful enchantress; players attitudes will usually exacerbate the issue ("she's just blaming us for her poor female execution of otherwise male talents").
Motivation:
- (Inverted) Ace Cups: Rebellion and high treason -- hates the government. Inverted, rebellion and high treason, but downplays his true motive to dupe player's aid.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 10 Coins: Wealthy, but untrusting of people; anything Patron provides will be acquired only after pleading and guaranteeing loyalty. Inverted, Patron is wealthy, but doesn't trust anyone of this country -- players must hire foreigners.
Rival:
- (Inverted) 9 Coins: Architect of Many Cities. Inverted, Designer of Palace or Emperor's Tomb.
Phases
On the way to the Mission Climax, the Party will travel through three game Phases which may be short or long (depending on the Tarot cards drawn). These represent the obstacles and challenges along the way to the Ultimate Climax of the Mission.
(A) Initial Successes:
(B) Challenges on the Journey:
(C) Final Travel to the Climax:
Climax Flow:
Referee creates the flow of the climax OR refer to Designing Fantasy Missions!!!
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Epilogue:
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