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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) 9 Swords: Guild of Beast; loosely formed society, not truly a guild that deals in the capture and training of animals. Since gladiatorial games of once supreme emperors (some still even reigning) require exotic beasts, these men collectively joined to share secrets and refine their talents. In later days, their titles have become mostly ceremonial, but some members (maybe even this Patron) still know the craft, magic or skill of mastering beasts. Inverted, Cult of Dark One; Patron is a member of a group that worships demons and depravity. He ultimately seeks a return to the days of rampant magic and random power. Today, most of these cults are simply groups of snake charmers. Patron will keep his affiliation (loyalty and worship) a secret.
- Hierophant: Patron is deeply spiritual, a person of prayer and worship. Inverted, his belief and practices tend toward the dark, demonic, necromantic or perverse, and thus he may conceal his devotion to a forbidden religion.
Mission:
- 8 Cups: Serve on a voyage as part of a ship's crew. Inverted, hunt and destroy a hideous sea monster that has threatened trade.
Obstacle:
- (Inverted) 7 Rods: Counter scheme of equal magnitude brews against Patron. Inverted, opposition will murder the Patron before players complete their mission.
Motivation:
- 10 Cups: Lacks confidence in his ability. Inverted, over estimates his abilities.
Finances:
- Knight Rods: Patron pays no coin wage, but all provided items may be kept. Inverted, Patron will not pay a wage, but he tells the players they may keep whatever items and equipment he provides (these he'll steal back after the mission).
Rival:
- 4 Rods: Magistrate or City Judge. Inverted, Justice Appointed by Monarch.
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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