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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:
- 2 Coins: Performer, Juggler, or Singers of Poems; an entertainer. In fantasy world often these men can charm or use minor illusions to increase their deceptions. These men are also often paramours (illicit lovers) of powerful nobles (noblewoman) or fleeing prosecution for other minor crimes. Inverted, Artist or Sculptor; controversial figure who creates images that are craved by ruling nobles. Almost all of these men will have a more powerful Patron of their own, who will not approve of the artist's hiatus in work to conduct an adventure.
- (Inverted) Chariot: Patron is eager. Inverted, Patron is aloof to Mission, perhaps doubtful of success. In either case, the Chariot signifies the Patron will be ill-prepared for the Mission, unaware of danger or start before the proper gear or information is assembled. His eagerness or lack of concern will cause problems that should have been avoided.
Mission:
- (Inverted) 6 Cups: Spy, observe and obtain mercantile (trade and craft) information. Inverted, spy, observe and obtain information on a castle construction or fortress enhancement.
Obstacle:
- 8 Rods: As scenario develops, Patron will become more and more untrusting of the players. Inverted, Patron eventually tries to replace players' group with loyal agents.
- (Inverted) Emperor: Mission is treason in one (or all) player's homeland. Inverted, during the mission, all players with magical ability will temporarily lose these powers.
- (Inverted) Death: Untimely natural death will slay an important NPC during the mission (should not be Patron or Rival). Inverted, one player's favorite weapon will break during the Climax of this scenario.
Motivation:
- (Inverted) 8 Coins: Revenge and retribution for another's deed. Inverted, revenge an old deed long forgotten by all but Patron.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 3 Swords: Secretly fond of one player and offers reasonable aid. Inverted, Patron is passionately in love with one of the players and will do anything.
- (Inverted) Judgement: Patron's clout depends on his finances; by using his wealth, he reduces his social status and ability to politically aid the players. Inverted, Patron relies on his social position, instead of his wealth, to waive debts or provide servants to the players.
Rival:
- (Inverted) 7 Rods: Lord of Port. Inverted, Urban Aristocrat.
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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