Tatters, accompanied by the deadly Vale sisters, sets out on her mission to track down and recover the Ring of Winter. Their target, it transpires, is located within one of the most potent symbols of Dominion power.
True to form, things start badly, go downhill from there, and then plummet straight over the edge of a cliff as Tatters experiences a deeply disturbing revelation.
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Mara Vale
QualitiesWarrior. They count as +1 Armor when they help you fight, and you don’t have to Command them to fight unless the opposition is terrifying or overwhelming.CostsIndependence. They may follow you for convenience or mutual gain, but they are not truly loyal to you.WantProtect LynnMethodsSmash through obstaclesMake a brutal show of forceCall on reserves of inner strengthConditions3C, sword (1C)Armour1DescriptorsCautious. Careful and methodical; avoids acting rashly.Blunt. Prefers a direct, honest, straightforward approach to most things in life.Infamous. They’re well-known, for good or for ill.OCEANICOpenness: 4 - Fairly adventurousConscientiousness: 5 - Very precise, controlled.Extroversion: 2 - Slightly reservedAgreeableness: 3 - neutralNeuroticism: 5 - Anxious, moodyInterpersonal Disposition: 5 - v positive towards TattersCore Disposition: 1 - v unhappy with circumstancesLynn Vale
QualitiesCunning, Clever and observant. When they help you Examine, treat a 7-9 as a 10+.CostsIndependence. They may follow you for convenience or mutual gain, but they are not truly loyal to you.WantProtect MaraMethodsSpring a trap or planMisdirect and confuseLunge with terrifying speedConditions3C, Sword (1C)Armour1DescriptorsAthletic. Good at running, climbing, jumping, and physical manoeuvring.Stealthy. Avoids detection; often gets the drop on foes.Infamous. They’re well-known, for good or for ill.OCEANICOpenness: 4 - Fairly adventurousConscientiousness: 1 - Very laid back, unstructuredExtraversion: 5 - Very sociable, talkativeAgreeableness: 2 - Slightly self-absorbedNeuroticism: 5 - Anxious, moodyInterpersonal Disposition: 4 - positive towards TattersCore Disposition: 4 - happy with circumstancesMechanics
Genre: magitech. Lord Tortemus has proposed sending Tatters, along with his two bodyguards, the Vale sisters, on a mission to retrieve the Ring of Winter from the leader of the machine cult. Describe the mission parameters, including the keywords Mysterious Vehicle.
Mission Parameters: Quest for the Ring of Winter
Objective: Retrieve the legendary Ring of Winter from the leader of the machine cult.
Mission Overview: Lord Tortemus has identified the leader of the machine cult as the current possessor of the Ring of Winter. This ancient artifact possesses immense power over ice and cold, making it a critical asset in the ongoing conflict. The cult has fortified itself within Hammerhold, the city’s greatest forge and arsenal, located in the heart of Chaintop.
Mission Success Criteria:
Mission Commences: 18:00 hours, local time.
Genre: magitech. Describe an automated factory stronghold, at the heart of the industrial Chaintop area of Kyras, capital city of the Kyras Dominion.
The air in Chaintop hummed with a low, insistent thrum. Gears ground, pistons hissed, and the glow of arcane forges cast long, dancing shadows across cobbled streets. At the heart of this industrial behemoth stood the Bastion of Gears, a fortress unlike any other.
Interior: A labyrinth of corridors, each a testament to magitech ingenuity. Production Halls: Gargantuan machines, powered by a combination of steam and arcane energy, churned out weapons, armor, and intricate gears. Dwarven engineers, their faces grim with concentration, monitored the intricate dance of pistons and pulleys.Assembly Lines: Goblins, their nimble fingers a blur of motion, assembled intricate magitech contraptions. From miniature clockwork automatons to devastating siege engines, each piece was crafted with meticulous care.Forges: Arcane forges, fueled by rare crystals, roared to life, casting a blinding light. Dwarven smiths, their bodies glowing with an otherworldly aura, hammered and shaped molten metal into weapons of terrifying beauty and power.Arcane Shields: An invisible, shimmering barrier enveloped the bastion, deflecting projectiles and absorbing minor magical attacks.Auto-Cannon Turrets: Ironclad turrets, bristling with arcane-powered cannons, rotated menacingly, ready to unleash a barrage of fire upon any intruders.Clockwork Golems: Massive, iron golems, their movements fluid and deadly, patrolled the perimeter, their eyes glowing with malevolent intelligence.Deep within the fortress, in a chamber shielded by a dozen layers of arcane wards, resided the Engine of Creation, a masterpiece of magitech engineering. This colossal machine, powered by a captured celestial spirit, was the heart of Hammerhold, providing the raw energy that fueled the entire operation.
Hammerhold was a world unto itself. Dwarves, goblins, and humans, all bound by contracts of servitude, lived and worked within its walls. They were well-fed and well-compensated, but their lives were strictly regimented, their every move monitored by an intricate network of surveillance. Dissent was not tolerated.
Hammerhold was a symbol of the Kyras Dominion's industrial might, its arsenal, a testament to the power of magitech. It was a fortress impregnable, a factory unmatched, and a constant reminder of the Dominion's unwavering pursuit of power.
Scene Description: Night flight to Hammerhold
Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: Current Context Meaning: Disrupt Protection
* The magical cloaking hiding the skimmers fails, due to Seterra’s interference
Scene Description: Rooftop infiltration
Scene Test: The scene starts as expected.
Q: Were they seen? Likely: No
GM Move: See what they Find d10: 1
Feature: Huge, high-ceilinged room
Location keywords: Clean, Festive
Class Move: Ritual: Scrying on the Voice of the Machine
Is there a source of Great Magical Power on the Night Queen’s Shadow? 50/50: Yes
Adventure Move: Examine: where is the Voice of the Machine?
When you closely investigate a charged situation, ask the GM one question about it and
DIS for WIS condition, ADV for clean Ritual: 8 1XP
On a 7-9 the GM answers your question truthfully.
Scene Description: Hunting the halls of Hammerhold
Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Increase An Activity and Remove A Character
GM Move: See what they Find d8: 4
Feature: Everyday devices powered by magic
Location keywords: Spacious, Natural
Q: is there a reply to the tap? 50/50 Yes
Scene Description: Time to use a magic lockpick
Scene Test: The scene starts as expected.
When you Push Yourself to Evoke a Spell, your Spell also becomes Greater.
Evoke a Spell (Roll + SPELL: +2 +1 until next Settle In)
When you unleash your magical talents, choose a Spell you know and roll+SPELL.
On a 10+ you successfully evoke the Spell and its effects come to pass.
On a 7-9 the Spell is still successful but choose one consequence from the list below.
Roll with ADV (DEX condition: Shaky): 10: success
You sink your mind into a piece of arcane technology, and gain control over it for the scene.
Greater: The effect is ongoing, and grants a benefit you had not anticipated
Random Event: Move Away from A Thread (End the Civil War in the city)
