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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:
- Knave Cups: Merchant Prince; a person who controls the ships and shipping from one or several ports. Though sometimes also a guildmaster of the important items, more importantly, as the owner of vessels (extremely expensive transport devices), this Patron's monopoly means he alone can ship goods in and out of a port(s). Face the simple fact, the fantasy world is not a free market world; people do not buy and sell as they desire. Rather, certain important figures control trade and tell others when to work, what to make, and where it will be sold. Luckily the players are often adventurers and are not caught in this grind. Yet, this order ensures trade amidst the unpredictable elements of men, nature and magic (or player characters). This Patron, with his monopoly of ships, controls where most crafted goods are sold. Inverted, Slaver or Taskmaster; a person who trades in a commerce of human chattel. Slavery in fantasy worlds is generally accepted; the need for large amounts of unskilled labor (even with prolific magic) can not be denied. To build empires takes muscle; to build monoliths of vanity to fantasy emperors also takes muscle. Many fantasy wars and numerous prisoners supplies these bodies. Slavers will either be the most respected or lowest ranking (depending upon the society) guildmaster; this dichotomy of extremes can change as quickly as rulers. Take for granted that every player character should despise these men (for their own unique reasons).
- Emperor: Patron is skilled soldier, sapper, siege craftsmen or commander. He has led groups of men into battle. Inverted, Patron was once famous, but his fame faded or lost importance over time.
Mission:
- (Inverted) Ace Coins: Supervise mundane tasks or duties (i.e. oversee the painting of a wagon). Inverted, supervise mundane tasks or duties, at least duties that appear mundane; they in fact cover a greater plot (i.e. painting of wagon ensures it will not be moved; in fact, the wagon covers a hole under the city wall that will be used at nightfall to secretly bring a spy into the city).
Obstacle:
- Knight Cups: Treachery in the group will lead to false accusations and threats among the players. Inverted, Patron will become suspect during scenario.
Motivation:
- (Inverted) Queen Rods: Needs cronies and lackeys to praise his actions. Inverted, thinks players too insignificant to threaten his stature or too stupid to command.
Finances:
- (Inverted) Ace Cups: Owns a vessel, but otherwise with limited finances. Inverted, though Patron owns a ship, the craft is damaged, and he hasn't enough for repairs -- seeks players as partners. Either case, mission should be modified to involve travel on the water.
Rival:
- (Inverted) 7 Cups: Alchemist. Inverted, Perverse Scientist or Vivisectionist.
- (Inverted) World: Person is ordained leader of secret group, troop, convoy, band, etc. Inverted, army, fleet, country, cause, etc.
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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