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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) 2 Cups: Pair of Men or Partners; two people approach the players. In most cases, the two will have similar background or skills (only draw one card for "WHO??" and apply to both). Inverted, Married Couple or Man with Mistress; again two people, but not of the same sex. The wife or mistress can not be assumed to be simply added color. To the contrary, a dominate man would not simply bring his wife or lover along. In this case, the female has forced the man into seeking the players; yet, his pride prevents him from recognizing the need to seek others. Depending upon the Mission and Motives, he will so adamantly disapprove that eventually he might drop out of the Mission, hope it will fail, or join the opposition. Select a card for "WHO??", the result being the man or the woman (Referee must decide). Perhaps separate cards for "WHO??" are justified, but this can lead to conflicts as two important and highly dissimilar answers are given. More often draw one card, apply it to woman (her position) and infer an appropriate role for the irate companion ("I am guildmaster Sophie, controller of all wine in Gloucester; I introduce my husband, Henri -- a spineless debutante of the upper class." You notice he scowls, but reveals a familiarity for her deliberate slander of his masculinity).
Mission:
- (Inverted) 3 Rods: Act as a champion for the Patron in a duel or fight in an arena spectacle. Inverted, substitute for Patron's military obligation; such a practice is legal in most countries (important men avoid a general draft by hiring a replacement to serve instead); when illegal, Patron asks one player to impersonate him and take his place on the battle rosters.
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:
- Knave Swords: Mission not significant to justify Patron's direct involvement. Inverted, Mission is not important to justify Patron's direct involvement, so he sends a trusted NPC to accompany the players.
Finances:
- (Inverted) King Coins: Friend or relative owns much in the region. Inverted, Patron must finagle or deal with an acquaintance to secure finances; this person will most likely want a piece of the action.
Rival:
- (Inverted) Knight Cups: Captain Monarch's Elite Guards. Inverted, Unlanded Knight.
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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