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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:
- 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) Death: Patron is proficient in personal arms and has killed before in self defense. Inverted, Patron has killed ruthlessly; killed an unarmed victim in cold blood, or perhaps mutilated or ritualistically butchered past opponents.
Mission:
- 7 Swords: Recover a lost or stolen item. Inverted, recover an item taken by a demon or monster.
- 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.
- Force: Mission will take the players haplessly into a major battle, unrelated to the players' objective. Inverted, the battle will relate to the players' objective; the battle must be won to succeed.
Obstacle:
- (Inverted) 6 Rods: World's most famous general becomes involved opposed to mission. Inverted, players must cross an army on the move; marshal leading these troops will suspect the players as spies ("get those men for questioning").
- High Priestess: Other opposition (but perhaps not principle Rival) is completely aware of the players and mission. Inverted, players know all opposition (even non-person types).
- (Inverted) Fool: While on the mission, all gambling bets will be lost (even bets made by skilled characters). Inverted, a loyal NPC will prove a detriment somehow to the mission.
Motivation:
- 6 Cups: Thrill, drive to experience a challenge. Inverted, actual mission is secondary to the glory of battle.
- Wheel of Fortune: Reshuffle the deck and continue.
- Justice: No matter how evil the motives or mission, the Patron has legal authority for any actions. Inverted, reverse is true; no matter how pure or simple, the motive and actions are illegal.
Finances:
- 9 Coins: Can steal or illegally acquire anything needed for job. Inverted, Patron can steal anything for the players, but the item must be available (i.e. in the area) to steal; Patron will not leave area to meet players demands.
- Magician: Finances will seem adequate, but in play will never be enough. Inverted, finances will seem meager, but will always be enough.
- (Inverted) Judgement: Patron's clout depends on his finances; by using his wealth, he reduces his social status and ability to politically aid the players. Inverted, Patron relies on his social position, instead of his wealth, to waive debts or provide servants to the players.
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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