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Spacegamer.com - Barony Underworld Mission:
This uses the Tarot Card to Generate a "Underworld" Mission on the Fly as described in Designing Fantasy Missions as part of the Barony Set. (Underworld means it is focused 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.
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.
UnderWorld Mission:
- (Inverted) Knight Cups: Steal a special item from a monster or group in the underworld. Inverted, object must be exchanged with a look alike that has diminished powers; usually means item will not be laying in some chest, and a tad bit of finesse may be required to prevent detection of swap.
Obstacles (UW):
- (Inverted) King Cups: Extraordinary Beast. Referee Card Blanche to create a splendidly wicked and unique monster, usually with special powers and vulnerabilities. Inverted, beast should have so many powers and special traits that it becomes invincible. Players should learn fear, and they have no business entering the creature's domain -- quickly learn to run away (in all directions). For those that scream no fair -- life can be brutal and so can this game.
Motivation:
- (Inverted) 6 Coins: Create a scarcity of a highly desired commodity. Inverted, create a scarcity of a highly desired commodity especially craved by Rival.
- Tower of Destruction: Patron knows mission will bring about a personal loss, but he is not deterred. Inverted, Patron knows mission will bring personal loss to at least one of the players' families or countries.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 8 Cups: Acts extravagant and highly cultured; wears fine cloths and jewelry, but has nothing else. Inverted, Patron outwardly poses as a rich and cultured fellow; but though he has a few servitors who likewise dress well, he has no means of support for the mission.
Rival:
- (Inverted) 4 Rods: Magistrate or City Judge. Inverted, Justice Appointed by Monarch.
- (Inverted) Empress: Person is relative of another pick ("WHO??"). Inverted, illegitimate, but none the less blood relative.
- (Inverted) Justice: Person has numerous allies in the barons. Inverted, a foreign ruler or emperor.
- Devil: Secretly controls many illicit activities. Inverted, openly flaunts his illegal ways; most fear him (or another more powerful protector) and do nothing.
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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