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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:
- (Inverted) Ace Rods: Divine Omen or Summoning; the players will not meet a physical Patron, but instead are summoned to complete a task after seeing a vision, interpreted as a message from their god(s). In some cases, for players not inclined to listen to "bushes", an angel or similar divine messenger will confront the group and offer the details. Choose Mission plate as normal, but skip Motive. Finances as well should be modified as appropriate; in most cases, the omen will offer nothing up front (except magical forces that Referee deems appropriate -- "I bestow my blessing and this holy crown endowed with . . . "). After the Mission is completed, other rewards may be gained; however, please do not feel obligated to have the players experience a second "UFO" (oops wrong genre, I mean second "flash of light"). Use some tact; every Mission, no matter who instigated the result, will help some one. These other worldly people are the ones who usually provide the players with their worldly comforts (i.e. local lord confronts the players at Mission's end and states, "for defeating the beast, I grant you all a hundred acres of prime land. Well done lads; truly the gods were behind your actions"). Referee, such visions may in fact be only figments of the imagination, and the players will take a Mission that literally can not offer any reward (or yet bring detriment); such is often the fate of prophets. Inverted, Nightmare or Hideous Image; the players again have no physical Patron, but their spiritual Patron tends to be evil and magical -- often the Dark One itself. Ignoring such a vision will usually cause the players repeated nightmares and sufferings from strain. Since fantasy is fantastic, these images (or the force behind them) might seek their own revenge for failure. Otherwise, let the players have their chance (future play following this mission) to discover the mystic cult or mage who forced them into their task. Clues to such a person should be placed along the journey, but for now, the players are almost drones for a vicious master.
- (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.
- Empress: Patron has strong presence, persuades with voice. This is the type of person that the players usually can not refuse; for even if his Mission seems counter to that the players would perform, he will inspire (often convert) them to his cause. Inverted, Patron is overly cautious, sometimes to detriment; he will appear as though he does not want the Mission to succeed.
Mission:
- King Swords: Deliver a debt to a creditor. Inverted, prevent a debt from being repaid.
- (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.
- Wheel of Fortune: Reshuffle the deck and continue.
Obstacle:
- Queen Swords: Patron is bastard, opposed by father or relatives. Inverted, Patron is a legal heir, opposed by a bastard brother.
- (Inverted) Justice: In foreign lands (any place players do not speak the language or know local customs) obscure laws or practices will hamper their plans. Inverted, all court cases during the mission will end unfavorably (Referee decides how unfavorably); does not apply to cases were players use magic powers to influence the result.
Motivation:
- (Inverted) 2 Swords: Acquire a monopoly on a certain trade item. Inverted, take monopoly of trade from someone else.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 7 Swords: Will give a one of a kind gift for services. Inverted, Patron will offer a one of a kind gift to the players for their services; however, after the mission, he will regret the loss and try to buy back this special gift. If players say "no deal", Patron becomes incensed.
Rival:
- Ace Coins: Illusionist. Inverted, Person of Many Forms and Identities (rumored Shape-Changer).
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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