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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:
- Ace Swords: Demi-Human; not a human, but not a monster (use your imagination, or flip randomly to a page in your favorite "creature" book). Before "cloaked" figures are found in every tavern, waiting to meet the players, the Patron will usually send an agent (human) with an offer to meet elsewhere. Missions with Patrons of this type have two Rivals (at least); select two cards for that category. Because the Patron sought the players and not one of his own race, the Mission should somehow either personally relate to the players or be something that only they can perform (at least the Patron thinks). Inverted, Intelligent Monster or Demon; not a human, not a humanoid, but an intelligent creature that needs human assistance in performing a task. Again, Patron will send an agent and ask to meet the players ("no, this agent will not say he represents a beast"); most messengers are magically enchanted (charmed) and simply follow orders ("much treasure, follow me"). Referee may have to modify Mission card selection if inappropriate (i.e. makes him say, "what?" or "I don't think so"). Only pick one Rival, but additionally all humans will oppose the Mission should they discover the players' Patron. Unfortunately, though the players may also oppose the Mission, they risk death by refusing ("worse it could be a long time before the demon lets you die"; thought respectfully borrowed from M A R Barker). Finally, some monsters (but seldom demons) will remember a job well done and repay the favor as a Friend -- "oh what a Friend!"
- (Inverted) World: Patron is free agent, loyal to no land or King. Inverted, Patron was banished from foreign land or fraternity (organization of those with the same special skills).
- (Inverted) Judgement: Patron is shrewd judge of character, often superior in skill and level. Inverted, Patron is a drunkard or addicted to elixirs that impair most of his decisions.
Mission:
- Knave Rods: Rescue someone kidnaped or imprisoned. Inverted, rescue someone kidnaped or imprisoned, but not to free; instead to hold for higher ransom.
Obstacle:
- Queen Cups: Final goal or situation not easy to define; several places or battles must be entered prior to Climax -- use double the travel encounters. Inverted, situation is a mystery -- clues point to Climax.
Motivation:
- (Inverted) 5 Rods: Family matters bring about the mission. Inverted, Patron's family is motive, yet his mind and heart are not behind the task.
- Sun: Patron was recently promoted or recognized by the monarch; reason relates to this change of position. Inverted, Patron was recently discredited or refused promotion by his monarch; reason relates to this loss.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 3 Rods: Owner of many small shops, but limited usefulness. Inverted, owns a tavern or specialty shop; though little profit, he offers to make players his partners for backing mission.
Rival:
- 7 Swords: Hideously Disfigured Hero. Inverted, Insane or Cursed Hero.
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!!!
Come on Back and maybe we'll have a generator in for you. Otherwise, use the Temple and Castles from our Legacy tools. (Hey, or buy the books!!!!!)
Epilogue:
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