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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:
- Queen Rods: Noble Woman; the wife of a lord; she will hold power, but only by virtue that her husband has power. She will usually approach the players unbeknownst to her husband; otherwise, she may be a widow (a frequent occurrence in fantasy genre) and only maintains title. Inverted, Chamber Maid Sent by Noble Woman; a servant of a noble woman. Definitely the noble woman approaches the players against the wishes of her husband. She doesn't necessarily conspire against him, but he will become a Rival should the players' plans become known to him.
UnderWorld Mission:
- 6 Rods: Destroy a sanctuary and its cult priests - men with jaundiced flesh and flecks of red in their eyes - worshipers of the Dark One. Inverted, stealth in and observe the activities of a strange cult.
Obstacles (UW):
- 2 Rods: Malevolent Orca (Latin meaning killer). Creature created by the Dark One to compete with man; however, his design was flawed and these Near-men now feign in the pure light of the sun, and quarrel too much with themselves to be anything other than a slave to stronger agents. Inverted, Servants of Dark One. Perverted men that have given their souls and allegiance in exchange for all too minor gifts (like lustful passion or quick revenge). Dangerous when they plot to spread their terror to the surface.
Motivation:
- (Inverted) 10 Swords: Riches, gold and wealth for the asking. Inverted, false hopes or fool's greed.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 7 Swords: Will give a one of a kind gift for services. Inverted, Patron will offer a one of a kind gift to the players for their services; however, after the mission, he will regret the loss and try to buy back this special gift. If players say "no deal", Patron becomes incensed.
Rival:
- (Inverted) Ace Cups: High Priest of Temple. Inverted, Apprentice of Temple.
- Justice: Person has numerous allies in the barons. Inverted, a foreign ruler or emperor.
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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