The crew are bruised and beleaguered off the back of three punishing missions. But if they think the Spider is going to back down now, they have another think coming…

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Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing

Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

XP

Web XP: 18 (3 advances)

• +2 Stress boxes per crew member

Crater XP: 7 (Bodyguard, Skirmish +1) 

Spider XP: 4 (Mastermind)

Sallow XP: 8 (Physicker)

Valerian XP: 7 (Rook’s Gambit, Sway +1)

Tatters XP: 9 (Iron Will, Sway +1)

Trace XP: 7 (Focused)

Payoff

Rep +9

Coin +6

Heat +10 (Wanted 2)

Entanglements

• Show of Force (Undying destroy all covert drops)

SIMPLE Q: Do Tatters and Valerian make it back to the safehouse? (50/50) 3,4 No, Because

COMPLEX Q: Because what? 536, 431 Fireball, Arrow path

They have not been found since the fire

Downtime Activities

Sallow 

• Recover (Physicker, Crater Aids): 5d: 2,5,5,6,3: Frazzled gone, Overwhelmed to L1

Crater

• Indulge Vice: 3 (4/11 remaining)

Spider

• Indulge Vice: 5 (2/11 remaining)

Trace

• Recover (Physicker, Spider Aids): 5d: 1,1,3,4,5: 2 segments

Tatters

• Stress cleared, Trauma (Paranoid)

Valerian

• Stress cleared, Trauma (Reckless)

Faction Clocks

• Unseen: +1 infiltrate city Council

ENGAGEMENT ROLL Spider, Trace, Crater, Sallow

The Plan: Assault

The Detail: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines

Loadouts: all Medium

Engagement Roll: 2D 

• Luck: +1D

Result: Mixed Result (Risky)

GATHER INFORMATION: Spider Consort with Jeren re shipping Company, Mastermind to Push: 3d: 2,2,3 Limited: The Percheron is owned by the Void Sea Shipping Company VSSCo.   

PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 0/16

• Secure intel at the Shipping Company 0/4

GROUP ACTION ROLL: Prowl, led by Trace, to break into the VSSCo office while avoiding the attention of the passing patrols, Risky, Standard: (Success with Consequence)

Trace: 3d: 5,5,2

Crater: 1d: 4

Sallow: 2d: 4,3

Spider: 1d: 1: 1 Stress to Trace

CONSEQUENCE: Take Heat

PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 2/16

• The Shipping Company 2/4

SIMPLE Q: Obvious wealth? 50/50: 4,1: Yes, but

Faded glory

ACTION ROLL: Spider Study, to find evidence in the company books while remaining undetected, Crater Assist, Risky, Standard: 3d: 1,4,5 (Success with Consequence)

CONSEQUENCE: Worse Effect

Limited information 

COMPLEX Q: limited how?

STARFORGED DESCRIPTOR/ FOCUS ORACLE: Lost Ship

One ship name has been obscured

PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 3/16

• The Shipping Company 3/4

ACTION ROLL: Sallow Tinker, to break into the safe silently, Push, Risky, Standard-1 from Harm: 3d: 2,2,1 (Failure)

CONSEQUENCE: Noisy explosion, safe destroyed, Bluecoats on their way

GROUP ACTION ROLL: Prowl, led by Spider, to evade the Bluecoats and make it to the Percheron, Desperate, Limited: Success, 1XP

Trace: 3d: 5,4,6

Crater: 1d: 5

Sallow: 2d: 1,3 1 stress to Spider

Spider: 1d: 1: 3 1 stress to Spider

PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 4/16

• The Shipping Company 3/4

SIMPLE Q: Is the ship guarded? Very Likely: Yes, but

The guards are not alert

SETUP ACTION ROLL: Trace Hunt, to lay a route and track down the Captain without getting spotted, Crater Assists, Risky, Limited: 3d: 3,6,3 (Success)

PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 5/16

• The Shipping Company 3/4

GROUP ACTION ROLL: Prowl, led by Crater, to sneak onto the Percheron, Risky, Limited: (Critical Success: +1 Effect): Sallow can lay charges without a roll

Crater: 1d: 2 1 Stress to Crater

Sallow: 2d: 6,6

Spider: Push: 2d: 1,6

PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 6/16

• The Shipping Company 3/4

ACTION ROLL: Cutter Command, to interrogate the captain, Risky, Limited, Spider Assists, 2d: 5,1 (Success with Consequence)

PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 8/16

• The Shipping Company 4/4

CONSEQUENCE:  The Captain reveals a troubling truth 

COMPLEX Q: What does the captain reveal? 235, 662 (lobster claw, sunburst)

ACTION/ THEME: 100, 86: Withdraw Supply

DESCRIPTOR/ FOCUS: 99, 4: Valuable Archive

ASK THE ORACLE: Is the skimmer the Undying, or someone else? (75/25) 95: someone else: d10: 4: The House of Whispers

At Toreth Palace, the survivors of the Black Wedding are trapped between a raging conflagration and an implacable, unstoppable foe. And for Sallow and the Spider, things are worse still; the building they were in was just blown to smithereens! Is there any way out for our intrepid heroes?

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Tatters & Valerian

PROGRESS CLOCK: Stop the wedding and recover Mina 7/10

DANGER CLOCK: Massacre of the Innocents 4/6

ACTION: Valerian Sway (Desperate, Standard) Distract Flint to let Mina & co escape: 2d6 1,3: Failure, 1XP

CONSEQUENCE: Lose Something Important

His Tongue!

RESIST: Resolve (Connect with Mina) 2d: 1,4: 2 Stress: Stress track Maxed, Valerian is down (Trauma: Paranoid)

ACTION: Tatters Attune (Desperate, Standard) Teleport Flint to hell: Push (2 stress), Devil’s Bargain (Offer Setarra what he wants): 4d: 2,5,2,6: Success, 1 XP

PROGRESS CLOCK: Stop the wedding and recover Mina 9/10

DEVIL’S BARGAIN: Setarra gains greater control

Stress track Maxed, Tatters is down (Trauma: Obsessed)

MISSION FAILED

Sallow & Spider

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 7/10

STARFORGED ACTION/ THEME ORACLE: What does Kropp’s yes but mean? Debate Price 

STARFORGED ACTION/ THEME ORACLE: What are Spider and Kropp discussing? 

Await Warning

STARFORGED DESCRIPTOR/ FOCUS ORACLE: Where is Kropp? Hidden Storage (a bunker)

ACTION: Spider Sway (Risky, Standard): Persuade Kropp to come with them, Push (2 Stress), Sallow Assist (1 stress): 3d: 1,4,3: Success with Consequence

CONSEQUENCE: Take 2 Stress

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 9/10

ACTION: Sallow Prowl (Desperate, Standard, reduced to Limited by Sallow’s Harm): Lead the group back to the hideout. Spider Assist (1 Stress), Devil’s Bargain: 3d: 5,3,1: Success with Consequence

CONSEQUENCE: Suffer Harm 2 (Overwhelmed)

SIMPLE Q: Are the vampires winning the street war? (Likely) Yes, and

They have won, and nailed up their enemies

DEVIL’S BARGAIN: Betray a friend or loved one: 

STARFORGED DESCRIPTOR/ FOCUS ORACLE: To who? Blighted Path: Lord Tortemus

In the third thrust of a three-pronged attack on the Unseen’s plans, Crater and Trace attempt to infiltrate the shapeshifters’ smuggling operation. But they face ever-worsening odds; running battles on the streets, implacable foes and an unexpected new threat. Can subtlety and subterfuge win out where violence and conflict have failed? 

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Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

Team Crace

PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 2/10

SCENE START ORACLE: Does the scene start as expected? (50/50) 1,6 yes

Desperate position

ACTION: Trace Hunt (Desperate, Standard): Track the Unseen, Katari, to find the powder. She is heavily guarded, and there’s a war on. (Scout: +1 effect): 2d: 6,2 Success

PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 5/10

COMPLEX Q: Where does she go? 312, 462 3 boxes, 3 masks

Another warehouse, with more Unseen. 

SIMPLE Q: Are any familiar (Unlikely) No

Starforged Name, First Look, Role, Disposition, Goal, and Revealed Aspect

Unseen 1: Katari, raven haired merchant (hostile, collect a debt, quirky)

Unseen 2: Dex, Youthful entertainer (desperate, build a home, manipulative)

Unseen 3: Wade, Large smuggler (wanting, rebel against power, envious)

ACTION: Trace Prowl (Risky, Standard): Open window to eavesdrop on the Unseen (Push, Scout): 4d6 5,5,4,3 Success with a Consequence

CONSEQUENCE: Suffer harm or damage: Harm L1 (Fatigued: -1 Effect)   

PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 7/10

COMPLEX Q: What are they doing?

Starforged Oracles

Faction Project: Research an Innovation

Theme: Investigate

Descriptor: Vault

Attitude to Cult: Manoeuvring against

SIMPLE Q: Is there disagreement amongst them? Unlikely 6 Yes

SIMPLE Q: Is there powder here? 50/50: 6,6 Crit: Yes And

COMPLEX Q: And what? 133, 654 Shield, Fire

A means of protection against infernal powder

SIMPLE Q: Have they discovered Kropp’s means of neutralising the powder? 50/50  1,3 No because

They haven’t found him yet

SIMPLE Q: Any supply issues? (Unlikely) 4 Yes, but

COMPLEX Q: Nature of the issue? 523, 143 Many people, bombs within bombs

Tightened security, but many agents with access to explosives

SIMPLE Q: Any delivery issues? (Unlikely) 5 Yes, but

COMPLEX Q: Nature of the issue? 522, 156 Flying dove, empire logo

Peace required, the Imperial military will restore order

ACTION: Trace Prowl (Risky, Standard): Open window to eavesdrop on the Unseen (Push, Scout): 4d6 5,5,4,3 Success with a Consequence

CONSEQUENCE: Suffer harm or damage: Harm L1 (Fatigued: -1 Effect)   

ACTION: Trace Hunt (Risky, Standard): Track powder to shipping (Push, Scout (cancels Harm), Spyglass (+1 effect): 3d6: 5,1,3 Success with Consequence

CONSEQUENCE: A new obstacle or threat appears

PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 10/10

COMPLEX Q:

Nature of the threat? 433, 613 Dragon head, net

Dragnet for the web

We return to the mean streets of the Mercer’s Quarter, as Sallow and the Spider try to break into Doctor Kropp’s alchemical shop. But that proves to be considerably easier said than done, as the obstacles in their path, threats both new and old, grow ever-more lethal. Can they possibly fight their way through and recover the doctor? 

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Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

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Team Spallow

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 4/10

SCENE START ORACLE: Does the scene start as expected? (50/50) 4,5 Yes, but

But what? 531, 555 Cracked earth, eyeball

Damage to the shop reveals an observation device

ACTION: Spider Study (Risky, Limited): Seek a method of approach: 2d: 2,4 Success with Consequence 

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 5/10

CONSEQUENCE: A new obstacle or threat appears

COMPLEX Q: What is the approach method identified? 256, 166 Flying bird, mechanical explosion

Blow a hole in the roof

COMPLEX Q: What is the obstacle or threat? 552, 221 Cut ruby, armoured crab

Automaton as well as blasting gem 

ACTION: Sallow Wreck (Risky, Limited): Destroy the automaton with a grenade (Push): 3d: 1,1,5 Success with Consequence

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 6/10

CONSEQUENCE: -1 Effect

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 5/10

ACTION: Sallow Tinker (Risky, Limited), Spider Assist (Foresight): Use grenade to gain access: 3d6 3,3,4 Success with Consequence

CONSEQUENCE: End up in a worse position: -1 position (can try again if failure)

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 6/10

COMPLEX Q: What causes the position to be desperate? 561, 165 Hourglass, Invasion

Doomsinger’s forces now have access

COMPLEX Q: Tell me a bit about the Doomsinger’s forces: 213, 544 Comb, sunrise

WTF?

Starforged:

Characters: First Look: 84: Uncanny

Characters: Role: 78: Scholar

The Seekers of Dhrume (Chapters 1.19, 1.20, 2.8)

ACTION: Sallow Finesse (Desperate, Limited): use a smoke-bomb to gain ground on the Enlightenment. Spider Assist (distract) 2d: 2,6 Success

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 7/10

SIMPLE Q: Is the Doctor home? (Very Likely) 3,3,3,2 No, because

COMPLEX Q: Because what? 451, 355 Letter, Exploding Tower

Letter informing them the shop is rigged to blow

Tatters and Valerian are in way over their heads. What had been intended as a swift in and out kidnap job, with a smattering of diplomacy as plan B, has officially descended into the Worst Wedding Ever. With a Machine Cult-induced slaughter underway and a zombie outbreak tearing through the acme of the Kyras ruling classes, how can things possibly get worse? Funny you should ask…

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Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing

Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

Whether fleeing cutthroats in a cat and mouse chase over the roofs of the Docks, or avoiding a full-scale war in the streets of the Mercers' Quarter, or trying to stop the society wedding of the decade, each of The Spider's three teams are on a desperate mission to thwart the Unseen's insidious plans. 

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Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing

Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

Team Crace

PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 0/10

RACING CLOCK

• Escape 0/6

ACTION: Trace: Finesse: sprint along the rafter, Desperate, Limited 1d: 4 (success with consequence) 1XP

CONSEQUENCE 1: 2 Stress

CONSEQUENCE 2: Mark clock segment(s)

RESIST (PROWESS 3d) 6,4,2: 0 Stress

RACING CLOCK

• Escape 1/6

ACTION: Crater: Wreck: lay down covering fire (item: ), Desperate, Standard, 2d: 1,5 (success with a consequence) 1 XP

CONSEQUENCE: Suffer harm or damage

RESIST (PROWESS 3d) 5,2,3: 1 Stress

RACING CLOCK

• Escape 3/6

ACTION: Trace: Hunt: pick off pursuer (fine long bow), Risky, Standard, 2d: 3,5 (success with a consequence

CONSEQUENCE: End up with worse effect: -1 effect level

RACING CLOCK

• Escape 4/6

ACTION: Crater: Skirmish: push lead pursuer off the roof, Risky, Limited, 2d: 6,5 (success)

RACING CLOCK

• Escape 5/6

ACTION: Trace: Lead a Group: Prowl (evade pursuers), Risky, Standard,

Trace: 1d: 4

Crater: 5

Success with Consequence: End up in a worse position: -1 position 

RACING CLOCK

• Escape 6/6: ESCAPED

COMPLEX Q: Why is the situation Desperate? 522, 634 (flying dove, bowl of fire)

Peace goes up in flames

PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 2/10

Team Spilow

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 0/10

SCENE START ORACLE: Does the scene start as expected? (50/50) 5,1: Yes but

But what? 432, 163 domino mask, mechanical clock

Their mission is on the clock

DANGER CLOCK: Discovery (0/6)

ACTION: Sallow: Study: examine map for route, Risky, Standard, 1d+1d (Spider Assist, Foresight (no Stress)): 4, 2: Success with Consequence

Clock segments

DANGER CLOCK: Discovery (2/6) 

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 2/10

ACTION: Sallow: Tinker: lay down smoke screen (Bandolier), Risky, Standard, 2d: 6,5 Success

PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 4/10

SIMPLE Q: Is the shop still standing? (50/50) Yes, But

COMPLEX Q: But what? 154, 662 Coffin, Starburst

Explosion has killed many

Team Valatters

PROGRESS CLOCK: Stop the wedding and recover Mina 0/10

SCENE START ORACLE: Does the scene start as expected? (50/50) 6,6: Yes, and

Tatters is clapped in irons

ACTION: Valerian: Sway: Persuade Mina the Unseen are behind the wedding, Desperate, Limited, Push, Devil’s Bargain: 4d: 4,1, 1, 3 Success with Consequence, 1XP

Bargain: 8: Add 3 Heat

Consequence: A new obstacle or threat appears

COMPLEX Q: What is it?344, 415 Kneeling man, Anubis 

Flint has become the Weigher of Souls (machine oil). Spiked the wedding wine

PROGRESS CLOCK: Stop the wedding and recover Mina 1/10

Now they have an insight into their enemies' plans, the Web lay plans of their own; three separate plans, to be exact, each intended to thwart some aspect of the forces arrayed against them. But there's a very real difference between planning a thing and doing a thing, as The Spider and her three teams are about to find out…

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Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

SIMPLE Q: Did the Mustang hit the city? 50/50 5,1 Yes, But

Systems partially restored, minimal impact, just property damage. 

Where did it hit? 10 Mercers’ Quarter

GATHER INFORMATION: Trace Hunt: Armada location, Risky, high (Scout ability): 2d+1d (Sallow Assist, 1 Stress): 3,5,6 Success

COMPLEX Q: Where is the armada being assembled? 113, 323 (cartwheel, natural crystal)

In the Crystal Caves, below the continent of Conflict

ENGAGEMENT ROLL Shadow Team: Trace, Crater

The Plan: Stealth

The Detail: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines

Loadouts: all Medium

Engagement Roll: 1D 

• Luck: +1D

Result: Bad Result (desperate)

COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the threat? 345, 123 (eye spy, flayed skin)

Unseen, involved in identity theft

SIMPLE Q: Are there barrels here? (Likely) 3,1,2: No because

Warehouse is empty (stock just moved)

UNE NPC: Female tactless gypsy. Motivations: accompany advice, guard discretion, support the world.  

SIMPLE Q: are they spotted? (Likely): Yes

Simple Q: are there lookouts? (Likely) Yes, but

They are outside

ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Deliverance: The Spider, Sallow

The Plan: Transport

The Detail: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ

Loadouts: all Heavy

Engagement Roll: 1D 

• Luck: +1D

Result: Mixed Result (Risky)

COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the challenge? 563, 253 (winged spike, crossed sabres)

The Crows are fighting a battle in the ruins of the Mercer’s Quarter/ Mustang

SIMPLE Q: vs Undying/ Silver Nails? Likely: 4,1,1 Yes, but

They are not the only ones

Team Crasher Engagement Roll: 

ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Crasher: Valerian, Tatters

The Plan: Transport

The Detail: Teleport in, grab Mina, teleport out

Loadouts: all Medium

Engagement Roll: 1D 

• Luck: +1D

SIMPLE Q: Does Setarra double cross her? (Likely) 5,1,1 (Yes But) Temporarily “I didn’t say when”

After barely surviving two desperately challenging missions, the dispirited members of the Web return to their headquarters to lick their wounds. But the Spider has a bombshell to drop that will paint all their recent discoveries in a stark new light.

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Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing

Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

Downtime

Payoff: 4

Coin 2

Heat 10 (Wanted 1)

Entanglements: Usual Suspects (Frake (Flint’s locksmith) arrested & questioned: vanished)

Valerian: Recover (complete), Vice (shopping): -2 Stress

Spider: Vice x2 (debt to Circle of Flame): -7 Stress

Sallow: Vice (erotic reflexology): -4 Stress, Recover (¼)

Crater: Vice x2 (Dreamdust): -2 Stress

Trace: Vice (prayers to Fove): -5 Stress, Train (Resolve)

Tatters: Train x 2 (Resolve)

XP assigned

I CHING QUESTION:: What opportunities present themselves? (63, 27): Settled, Nourishment. Take stock, observe others, then act. 

FACTION CLOCKS

Unseen: Infiltrate the City Council +1, Expand into other cities +1

House of Whispers: Win House Montisario influence on the City Council +2

The Wraiths: Recruit expert thieves +2, Secure an arcane ally +1

The Silver Nails: Lord Tortemus: Rule the Silver Nails COMPLETE, Obtain arcane secrets +1

TAROT QUESTION: What has the House of Whispers done to gain influence?

Past: Justice: a carefully weighed decision has been taken 

Present: Queen of Wands: people are brought together (Mina and Tristan)

Future: Ace of Swords: a puzzle or challenge will be solved, an opportunity realised

The Montisario/ Toreth union will shift the balance of power away from the Arch Dominar. 

RUNIC READING (Cross): To what end?

The Underlying Influence: Fehu (inverted): a fall from favour (Montisario and Toreth)

The Obstacle: Tiwaz: A successful end to a conflict, that will come with a price (the War)

The Blessing: Algiz: A protector or ally (Dhrume)

The Road Ahead: Ingwaz: Earth, nature, growth (increase influence

The Destination: Laguz: Water, change, risk (expansion of the empire)

IRONSWORN ORACLE: Why did the Web take a stand? Demand Superstition (resist religious conformity)

SIMPLE Q: Did they believe the Unseen were backing the Cult? (Likely) 5,5,3 Yes, But (they dont’ know why)

SIMPLE Q: was the source of this intel Doctor Kropp? (Likely) 6,5,5 Yes

Valerian’s team have penetrated into the very heart of their enemy’s stronghold. Now they must enter the Great Machine itself, if they are to discover the secret of the infernal powder. But what horrors will they face, and what sacrifices will they be prepared to make in return for knowledge?  

Transcript: 

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Blades in the Dark: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/

Alone in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/282013/Alone-in-the-Dark-Solo-Rules-for-Blades-in-the-Dark

Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing

Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

Bravo Team

CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 8/12

GM ORACLE: Give or take a resource or an opportunity: 361. 141 (Skull reading book, dripping test tube)

Flint studying Sacred Machine Oil in the Lever’s sacred book

SIMPLE Q: Does he learn anything useful? Unlikely: 6 Yes, and…

COMPLEX Q: What does he learn? 524, 441 (Bleeding egg, 2 arrow bow)

The cultists believe the machine is alive, and that the oil is like it’s blood. Those that can survive ingesting it can become living weapons, part of the machine. 

ACTION: Trace Hunt (Risky) explore the Machine, Flint Assist (1 Stress), reduced Effect: 2d+1d: 6,1,6 Crit!

CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 10/12

COMPLEX Q: What do they find? 441, 416 (2 arrow bow, flying dagger)

Killing Grounds (kills some rats but not others)

ACTION: Trace Prowl (Risky) bypass the killing field, Push (2 Stress), Flint Assist (1 Stress), reduced Effect: 2d+1d+1d: 4,5,6,4: Success 

CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 11/12

COMPLEX Q: What does she find? 642, 523 (female symbol, many people)

The Priestesses of the Cult (only women can pass the killing grounds)

ACTION: Trace Survey (Desperate), Push (2 Stress) locate the fracture: 1d+1d: 4,4 Success & consequence: Lose Something Important: 

CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 12/12

Rupture to the Demon Dimensions: demons emerge, and are blasted to dust by the priestess’ ritual. 

SIMPLE Q: Is the something lost Flint? 5,2: Yes, but

COMPLEX Q: What do you mean, But? 442, 562 (spooky man, poisonous mushroom)

He’s not dead. Flint drinks Machine oil, and is transformed

The Spider’s mission to capture the Vale Sisters comes under greater and greater pressure, as chaos engulfs the Mustang and deadly new foes emerge. Can the crew possibly snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? 

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vfdRvbbM2miZXuaV9ZMrW6vtTsYx5hWCxDMXRnUNRMc/edit?usp=sharing

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Alone in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/282013/Alone-in-the-Dark-Solo-Rules-for-Blades-in-the-Dark

Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing

Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing

Rakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRq1Ksh-32g

Alpha Team

CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 6/12

GM Oracle: Introduce a new threat, or advance an existing one

SIMPLE Q: Tortemus? 50/50 1,6 Yes

COMPLEX Q: What happens? 654, 233 (wing, serrated sword) 

Airborne vampire spawn attack

CLOCK (Lord Tortemus): Rule the Silver Nails 4/8

SIMPLE Q: Does Heart-of-Snow see it coming? 50/50 6,1 Yes

COMPLEX Q: What does he do? 522, 632 (bird in flight, fire pit)

Flees the casino, sets a fire to cover escape

ACTION: Sallow Wreck (Risky) disable flight to force an evacuation of the Mustang, Fine Wrecking Tools (+1 Effect)

DEVIL’S BARGAIN: Unexpected complication (NPC, faction, situation, environment) 153, 542 (cog, dragonfly)

Destroy hover machinery rather than disable

2d+1d: 4,2,1 Success with Consequence: a new obstacle or threat appears

CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 9/12

CLOCK: Mustang Falling 0/4

COMPLEX Q: nature of obstacle/ threat? 224, 345 (fractured circle, eye spy)

Inter-factional battle, and Discovery of an Unseen, blocking access to the Sisters & Seresh (reduced Effect)

ACTION: Cutter Skirmish (Desperate: +1XP) to get close to the Sisters (-1 Effect from Crowd), scary weapon: meat hook (+1 Effect)

DEVIL’S BARGAIN: this grants Tortemus an advantage (+2 on Clock)

2d+1d: 5,5,3: Success with Serious Consequence: Mark a Clock (+2 on Clock), gain Tortemus as an enemy

CLOCK (Lord Tortemus): Rule the Silver Nails 8/8 COMPLETE: turns on the Sisters

CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 11/12

FLASHBACK: Sallow wired the stained glass wall to explode (+2 Stress)

FLASHBACK: Spider hid Tatters on board the Void Cutter, with orders (+2 Stress)

ACTION: Salow Wreck (Desperate +1XP) Blow the window out and tip everyone out (Crater Assist +1 Stress)

DEVIL’S BARGAIN: Offend or anger a faction: Silver Nails

2d+1d+1d: 1,1,2,2 Failure, Serious Consequence: Lose something Important: the Vale Sisters: Mission Failure