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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).
- Emperor: Patron is skilled soldier, sapper, siege craftsmen or commander. He has led groups of men into battle. Inverted, Patron was once famous, but his fame faded or lost importance over time.
- (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) Knight Coins: Rob someone. Inverted, strongarm someone to repay a debt.
- (Inverted) Death: Fate decrees that no character can die on this Mission; no matter the circumstance, something happens to change what appears inevitable. Inverted, fate decrees a very bloody spectacle. Referee will slaughter as many servants as possible over the course of the Mission; most battle wounds will maim or slay.
- (Inverted) Lovers: If an object is involved or related to the quest, many duplicates exist to confuse the players. Inverted, if an object is involved, it presently is in many pieces that need collecting.
Obstacle:
- (Inverted) 5 Coins: World's finest horse breeders or nomadic raiders from distant lands become involved opposed to mission. Inverted, fraternity of scholars (spell casters) or Society of Watchers mistakes the players and their mission more a more important event. Players may be confused by this extra attention, or these magical groups may incorrectly oppose the mission.
Motivation:
- 5 Rods: Family matters bring about the mission. Inverted, Patron's family is motive, yet his mind and heart are not behind the task.
- Temperance: Patron is not patient; motive is ill-thought, and time is not right. Inverted, sometime after the start of the scenario, Patron will break under stress and become worthless to the players.
Finances:
- 7 Cups: Neither very wealthy or very poor, yet has anything required for the scenario -- Referee use discretion. Inverted, Patron has anything needed for the mission, but it takes him time to acquire these items (the more unusual the more time -- Referee decides).
Rival:
- (Inverted) 8 Coins: Barbarian Warlord. Inverted, Leader Invading Tribes or Armies.
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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