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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:
- Knight Rods: Marshal of Land or General of Several Armies; a commander with size and number of armed units dependent upon the country he serves. The nation need not be at war, since large standing armies can be funded by large empires. This Patron is not an independent commander; he obeys the orders of his ruler (at least for the moment). Often, troops swear loyalty to a monarch and country, but their true allegiance is to a cause and a leader. His Mission need not relate to the movement of armies; this man may have personal affairs that he can not personally resolve (thus he solicits the players). Inverted, Chivalrous Knight; a warrior who has a code of honor by which he lives and fights. Chivalry in the face of such fantasy perversion as monsters and magic is hard to maintain -- the more gallant the man, the more powerful his individual prowess. Often Patron will aspire, but fall short of his moral code.
- Force: Patron is physically superior to the norm, often a champion of fame for his strength, stamina and wrestling skills; he may instead be huge warrior or a giant. Inverted, Patron is weak, frail or possibly large, yet having a weakness (like a glass-jaw, one solid punch will bring him down) or cowardly.
UnderWorld Mission:
- 8 Swords: Discover the Dark One's plans and report back to more powerful forces (that will stop the conspiracy once proof of action or details of intrigue are revealed). Inverted, players upon making their discovery will realize they must take immediate action, though they were told not to intervene ("sometimes you just got to improvise and trust your gut instincts").
Obstacles (UW):
- (Inverted) 2 Swords: Two beasts share a domain. Pick two cards (treat second pick as "OBSTACLE??"); both exist in harmony in underworld. Inverted, again pick two cards (treat second pick as "OBSTACLE??"), but two creatures battle with each other for control of the domain.
Motivation:
- 2 Cups: Enraged by something that happened. Inverted, divinely motivated or magically controlled.
Finances:
- 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:
- 6 Rods: Hero of Battle. Inverted, Pardoned Criminal.
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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