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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:
- Knave Swords: Female Warrior; another example of chauvinism, in that despite her prowess, Patron is not respected or has no legal right to bear arms. Feminist overtones ("women are superior to men") are a must for proper role-play. Inverted, Female in Man's Attire; Patron appears to be male, but is in fact a female who disguises her identity; players should discover this fact sometime during the scenario. Since the female disguises her sex, she may be hiding from a suitor, past lover, cultural taboos, etc.
- (Inverted) Fool: Patron is indecisive (or simply a flake) and would rather have the mysterious forces of fate (or luck) decide most actions; he will be vague on details and often detrimental to the players' strategy. Though as is normally the case, this indecision (or failure to provide the players with all the details of their quest) will become apparent after the players accept and begin their challenge -- else why would they follow the orders of a fool? Inverted, Patron is grossly reckless or adventuresome; again, this will cause mishap that could have been avoided. Such a Patron often sends the players on a Mission, then boldly boasts of doing so - players lose surprise - or worse aggravates the Rival increasing his ire for those the Patron employs (like the players). Fool (inverted or not) picked at the start of the scenario generation is, in a word, bad; the sooner the players discover this flaw in their Patron, the safer they will be. If they enter the Climax without knowledge of their Patron's incompetence, they will most likely walk straight into a trap ("may the gods be with them then").
UnderWorld Mission:
- (Inverted) Ace Swords: Activate some magical process or guardian in the underworld. Inverted, effects of the activation will be anticlimactic ("did it work"), without great fireworks display or shower of energy; none-the-less, the activation is beneficial to the continuity (campaign). Players will know they followed their instructions, but feel uneasy (as they escape) that they were given inaccurate guidance -- "maybe we forgot something or that was a false knob we twisted?"
- Devil: Players are trapped into completing this Mission by supernatural forces. This will not be revealed until they face failure and try to leave without completing their deed (at which time they will feel the usual discomfort and will be compelled to continue). Inverted, once players complete their Mission, they will feel depressed and suicidal (result of magical forces). Follow up Mission must be made to atone or remove curse that success causes.
Obstacles (UW):
- (Inverted) King Swords: Terrible Beast. Inside ancient hall lies a hungry beast waiting for treasure seekers or those foolish enough to wander in error. Inverted, Fierce Beast. Monster that has many dangerous methods of attacking and rending flesh.
Motivation:
- Knave Cups: Confusing or obscure motives. Inverted, motive deliberately made to appear obscure, actually quite clear. Pick another card to answer "WHY??".
Finances:
- (Inverted) 7 Swords: Will give a one of a kind gift for services. Inverted, Patron will offer a one of a kind gift to the players for their services; however, after the mission, he will regret the loss and try to buy back this special gift. If players say "no deal", Patron becomes incensed.
Rival:
- King Rods: Monarch's Wizard or Vizier. Inverted, Independent Magician.
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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