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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) 6 Coins: Philanthropist; a person who has made a fortune through adventure and conquest, and now spends his days in quiet administration, distributing his wealth (to those in need). Many of these men are Barons, but their area of control will be limited ("they no longer have the drive to expand"). Sometimes age, insanity or magical curse forces these men to squander away their wealth in charitable pursuit; otherwise, they genuinely believe that they do good. Fact the Patron seeks the players implies the usual state of affairs is rapidly changing -- he is faced with a threat that requires adventurers ("aggressive characters like the players"). Though Patron may be wealthy, his riches are used to aid others, not glorify a few mercenaries; pick normal card for his Finance commitment. Inverted, Miser or Pauper; a person without wealth; at least, if Patron had any wealth, he will not use it to pay the players. Players will almost always be recruited for promised shares of deed's profits. Do not draw a Finance card; though he offers nothing up front, Patron feels his information ("I know a secret") is worth a listen.
- (Inverted) Justice: Patron up to this time has been outwardly a loyal citizen to his Baron, King or Emperor. Inverted, Patron is a criminal of renown with long record of arrests, but perhaps no convictions.
Mission:
- Ace Rods: Prove or disprove a legend, mystery or magical event. Inverted, start rumor or gossip of a legend or magical event. Note, this may not be a total lie; players may be asked to spread fame of another's unproven discovery.
Obstacle:
- 7 Swords: True extent of the opposition will be met after the scenario in the next mission accepted by any player. Inverted, true extent of the opposition will be met only after the scenario during times of lull (i.e. when not on a mission). Players' characters will face assassination attempts and continued intrigue for some time to come; Referee decides length of threat, but usually until they discover some secret or slay a force greater than this mission's Rival.
Motivation:
- 5 Swords: Acting on instructions from another whose motive was never known or understood. Inverted, the motive is private -- players will not know.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 8 Rods: Waiting to receive repayment of debt; yet, mission can not be delayed. Inverted, Patron lies and has no wealth.
- (Inverted) Lovers: Whatever the Patron has, double it. Inverted, whatever the finances are determined to be, cut them in half; if a single item is involved, a co-owner is involved ignorant of the mission.
Rival:
- (Inverted) 5 Coins: Servitor, Slave or Major Domo. Inverted, Gladiator.
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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