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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:
- 7 Rods: Constable or Sheriff; a person whose tasked with maintaining order and enforcing the laws of the land, usually inside a city or town. Many of these men work directly for the warden; but, they enjoy increased autonomy when times are dangerous, and the warden is busy along the borders. Mission almost always involves the Patron's duties, but not always apprehending criminals. Many of these men are so corrupt or drunk with their own power, that they frequently violate all manner of laws to enforce simple ordinances. Inverted, Vigilantes or Woman Wronged; a person who takes the law into his own hands in an effort to secure justice ("however warped that may be"). Mission relates to the vigilante's plans, though perhaps not directly in revenge.
- (Inverted) Hanged Man: Patron is at risk for seeking out players for Mission. Inverted, Patron's role is transient; soon another will become the Patron (pick an extra card for identity of this later Patron, "PATRON??").
UnderWorld Mission:
- (Inverted) 4 Coins: Thwart the Dark One's plans by taking a great item of power to a special place in the underworld where it loses all powers. Inverted, difficulty is not getting the item to the special place (players can use item to lay havoc and literally blow a path); the trick is escaping through Dark One's minions now minus the great item of power.
Obstacles (UW):
- 8 Swords: Hideous Insanity. Creatures that cause insanity, causing viewer to react randomly or hysterically. Inverted, Roaring Insanity. Same result, different method. Anyone hearing the shrieks or enchanting pleas of these creatures will react randomly, often attacking his companions ("cause that makes for good suspense").
Motivation:
- 10 Swords: Riches, gold and wealth for the asking. Inverted, false hopes or fool's greed.
Finances:
- 10 Coins: Wealthy, but untrusting of people; anything Patron provides will be acquired only after pleading and guaranteeing loyalty. Inverted, Patron is wealthy, but doesn't trust anyone of this country -- players must hire foreigners.
Rival:
- 5 Rods: Respected Lord of Estate. Inverted, Regent of Noble (not yet of age).
- (Inverted) Sun: Person is influential, powerful and rich from sources other than apparent. Inverted, also conversant in numerous foreign languages and customs.
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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