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Spacegamer.com - Standard Barony Mission:
This uses the Tarot Card to Generate a "Standard" Mission on the Fly as described in Designing Fantasy Missions as part of the Barony Set. (Standard means it is not focused exclusively 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. (It pastes nicely into Word.)
Mission Title:
Party Leader:
Patron:
- (Inverted) Ace Swords: Demi-Human; not a human, but not a monster (use your imagination, or flip randomly to a page in your favorite "creature" book). Before "cloaked" figures are found in every tavern, waiting to meet the players, the Patron will usually send an agent (human) with an offer to meet elsewhere. Missions with Patrons of this type have two Rivals (at least); select two cards for that category. Because the Patron sought the players and not one of his own race, the Mission should somehow either personally relate to the players or be something that only they can perform (at least the Patron thinks). Inverted, Intelligent Monster or Demon; not a human, not a humanoid, but an intelligent creature that needs human assistance in performing a task. Again, Patron will send an agent and ask to meet the players ("no, this agent will not say he represents a beast"); most messengers are magically enchanted (charmed) and simply follow orders ("much treasure, follow me"). Referee may have to modify Mission card selection if inappropriate (i.e. makes him say, "what?" or "I don't think so"). Only pick one Rival, but additionally all humans will oppose the Mission should they discover the players' Patron. Unfortunately, though the players may also oppose the Mission, they risk death by refusing ("worse it could be a long time before the demon lets you die"; thought respectfully borrowed from M A R Barker). Finally, some monsters (but seldom demons) will remember a job well done and repay the favor as a Friend -- "oh what a Friend!"
- Moon: From this point on, the Patron is trying to dupe the player. Referee should draw cards normally, but the Mission and Motive will not be made clear to the players. Inverted, Patron is deceptive only because of his mistrust. Later he will confide more as the players gain his confidence; at that time perhaps redetermine the exact Mission and Motive, but apply events to that point as tactfully as possible.
Mission:
- (Inverted) King Coins: Represent the Patron as his agent in a deal or assume his duties while he is away on personal affairs. Inverted, serve as the ambassador to the players' city or state, representing the interests of a foreign government or demi-human force.
- Devil: No one must become aware of the full extent and purpose of the Mission, else disaster - Mission failure - will result. Inverted, if any player separates from the main group (i.e. forced to use the Digression tables), that character will not return to the group (events leading to this point should be left vague, but obviously player wishing to continue in the Mission must take another character). The characters separated will be detained and perhaps require rescue after the Mission is completed (i.e. player was ambushed and put aboard a galley ship as a rower slave).
- (Inverted) Hierophant: Mission involves a servant of a god (this may be a mere mortal worshiper). Inverted, Mission involves a god itself (though in no way infer a god must be bested to succeed).
- Hanged Man: Mission will only succeed if a player gives his life to complete the deed. Inverted, a player need not lose his life, but an object or ability of great value must be sacrificed or lost.
Obstacle:
- 3 Rods: An alternate mission becomes available during the course of this mission -- a more profitable one. Inverted, after the players set off, their Patron will divide his efforts to pursue another mission. His help after the start or promised reward for finishing may be limited -- "my wealth is now committed to another quest; give me time to complete that deed and then I will give you want you need".
- Death: Untimely natural death will slay an important NPC during the mission (should not be Patron or Rival). Inverted, one player's favorite weapon will break during the Climax of this scenario.
Motivation:
- (Inverted) Queen Swords: Sexual desires, bigamy or lust. Inverted, sexual desires or lust for one player; mission is excuse to be together.
- Wheel of Fortune: Reshuffle the deck and continue.
Finances:
- (Inverted) 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:
- King Swords: Army General or Marshal. Inverted, Officer Discharged in Disgrace.
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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