MAR 23, 2024

Game Mastering, TTRPG

<aside> 📒 Adventure: Two newbie dreamers got ill from an "enhanced dream anchor" serum, they'd purchased from another dreamer. The rest of their party is missing.

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I offered the players three hooks:

1. Two newbie dreamers got pretty ill from an "enhanced dream anchor" serum, they've purchased from another dreamer. The rest of their party is missing.
2. A caravan from the city of Kahul brought not only food, but also rumors about the resurfacing Samaritan Cult, whose members freely do favors, ask nothing in return, and leave mysterious black cards.
3. A noble from the city-state of Ulthar formed a caravan and traveled to the Enchanted Wood in an attempt to trade with the zoogs. The natives think she's a buffoon.

Results:

• 3, 1, 2
• 1, 3, 2
• 1, 2 or 3

Note: the merchant noblewoman’s mission might be a strong candidate for the next adventure.

Creative Intent

• Call to Action: some newbies are in danger, let’s help them
  • Two sick (poisoned) in the fort of Earth Dreamers Society
  • Three missing in the Enchanted Wood
• Investigation phase
  • Heal the sick and attempt to learn from them
  • Ask around
• Venture into the Enchanted Wood
  • A few possible encounters