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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:
- 6 Cups: Master of Illusions or Spell-caster; a person (or creature) who uses the simpler forces of magic. Unlike Enchantress, sex is irrelevant to the Patron's position in society. This person can be assumed to be known for his (or its) abilities; that doesn't mean their practices are legal or not feared (only that spell-caster's abilities are known by all). Inverted, Scholar, Sage or Alchemist; a person, though often also a user of magic, who has spent his life trying to understand the forces of man and nature. A scientist, of sorts, or a historian, understanding the patterns of nature or the ways of man. In almost all cases, the Patron's work is related to the Mission (a discovery or event has prompted the Patron to leave his normally sedate lifestyle and seek the aid of adventurers).
- Empress: Patron has strong presence, persuades with voice. This is the type of person that the players usually can not refuse; for even if his Mission seems counter to that the players would perform, he will inspire (often convert) them to his cause. Inverted, Patron is overly cautious, sometimes to detriment; he will appear as though he does not want the Mission to succeed.
UnderWorld Mission:
- (Inverted) Knave Rods: Separate a vile man or creature from the source of its power; usually man or creature is easy to trick, hard to kill. Power source is usually an item. Inverted, power source is instead the underworld itself (or an area) from which man or creature must be tempted or tricked into leaving.
Obstacles (UW):
- 10 Swords: Researching Alchemist. Scholar that has forsaken his colleagues and tries to uncover the dark forces of magic and nature. Inverted, Dark Secrets. Scholar that spends his life reading and understanding the twisted sciences and Malevolent curses that have been created through the ages. Both of these men wish to be left alone or will kill to protect their studies.
Motivation:
- Knight Rods: Desperate and needs aid. Inverted, appears to be desperate, but possibly not.
Finances:
- 5 Rods: Modest means, but willing to borrow extensively. Inverted, Patron has limited means but is willing to borrow, provided players will vouch his ability to repay or countersign as guarantors on the loans.
Rival:
- (Inverted) Knight Cups: Captain Monarch's Elite Guards. Inverted, Unlanded Knight.
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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