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| TLAS4 Chapter 16 The Center | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:30:27 | |
It is Mara’s moment of truth. In the face of such overwhelming power, is there anything the Web can do to bring her back from the brink of eternal damnation? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DPMt5S90kxr9qnz3bxgCL_JWFfTGDkc1ISDJ7q67cOg/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 15 Life and Death | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:31:40 | |
Chaos reigns at the Imperial Palace. The building is on full lockdown, rocked by an explosion deep in its basement. Those responsible for the explosion, Tatters and the Spider, are on a mission to kill an Unseen agent, and find themselves now in a desperate, life or death battle. But they are not the only occupants of the palace with a mission in mind… Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kagY7yLhex3_lLU4Ei1Ke5n4x28AIVku37jdwkWSELc/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 14 The Choice | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:31:46 | |
An unholy alliance has been struck; the vampires are about to rain down hell upon the Inquisitorium. But at this eleventh hour, could Tortemus yet alter the deal? And if he does, what terrible price might the Web have to pay? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYDQdPhZIwPAlMySl_1UlO5ZG8J6bGUIyuJhSR_1Jcs/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 13 Risk and Reward | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:30:31 | |
Tatters and the Spider have broken into the Vox Imperialis, only for the Spider to get captured. Can Tatters free her before she is quietly disposed of? And if she does, can the plucky pair possibly succeed in assassinating the Unseen agent posing as the Imperial Seneschal? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zn8Vs2j9W7IHLPxV4b-X0nlKv1PtHLBV6EABQZhfCaw/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 12 By Victories Undone | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:29:21 | |
Crater and Trace are hot on the heels of an Unseen agent. Their mission: assassination. But things, as things have a wont to do, don’t go quite according to plan… Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qBXonhHxClPyt3VBXNFiz0BDPSVHS8NOXFYXQPqgCVs/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 11 Plan B | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:31:03 | |
Summary
The Inquisitorium, home to the deadliest, most fanatical warriors the city has to offer, is the final target for Mina’s strike teams. But the Enlightenment’s base of operations is uniquely well-defended… Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9hVyzgn8q5ES-jdxxp5s3-Nmb1WkXXRaSui3Kyp0SE/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 10 Secrets and Lies | 20 May 2026 | 00:31:58 | |
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Tatters and the Spider are sent on a mission to eliminate one of the Unseen, who has infiltrated the very heart of the Dominion’s information network. Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sqGEeL2QjHDvWuDBMsX7j91eUUdvRgDV-YrEWPim01M/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 9 To Thine Own Self | 06 May 2026 | 00:29:21 | |
Crater and Trace are hard on the heels of one of the Unseen agents, with murder in mind. There is a chance that they learn something of value in the process. But at what cost? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iDgA3KRPPBjExjh4CtB9lgnMZ_dPzb_nOei-panOARc/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 8 Pursuit | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:28:52 | |
The Web have identified their Unseen targets, and have now split into multiple Seek and Destroy strike teams. Valerian and Sallow’s target is Lord Fargalay, and they have devised a seemingly foolproof plan to eliminate him… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XQXGRfoTGdMQ92f6XI45mHlqOj__PWGE0F2bRpJmzMM/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle Noble House Randomiser: https://welshpiper.com/random-noble-houses/ | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 7 Respite | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:31:20 | |
The party reconvenes to take stock and plan their next steps. But terrible changes have occurred in the city of Kyras, and there are more surprises to come… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_sCYG511PaHou1gQTOkmSZhJ0f-NSOoUdi2PR6HMzT0/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 6 The Gift | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:36:05 | |
Mara and the Spider bet everything on a final, desperate gamble in their battle against the demon Setaera. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L68KG6bpxQwJfFifw-NS_KOIrMcdFdGPCyj9D2amhUw/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 5 Asleep at the Wheel | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:33:35 | |
Minacan and Valerian are in a bad spot. Their mission is blown, they're surrounded by enemies, and the automaton is offline. And things are about to get a lot worse… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11T7FZDNfIozMKij-bkwuPPi0AmiWuO-w7BJbbpi5u-k/edit?tab=t.0 All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 4 The Sacred and the Profane | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
Mara and the Spider have infiltrated the tunnels below the Blood Pits. Their task: take on a supercharged demon while avoiding getting torn to shreds by its enthralled, blood-frenzied mob. Thankfully, the Spider has a plan… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oq-ILf6gq8x4YHfLpZ2npyl0AvMvPOyNoMGmnZvoqrc/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Chained World RPG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t7AXS1_fYI9nDrIW5reQHDVVuW4_QAYt1wvqY69uCI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 3 Blood on the Sand | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:31:20 | |
Mara and the Spider have a mission of their own; to track down the demon Setarra, save Tatters if possible, and destroy the demon if not. No pressure. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9jPmLdwoxORzIsHCpPDjOwc6I5V99LCxPTldv7Kulg/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Great Machine: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m7fObixXE7z_-9MXVSkLZGa8VcoEQt83j3f6gFw2vgI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 2 Sideways | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:27:23 | |
As the result of an unexpected turn of good fortune, Mina and Valerian undertake a risky but potentially highly beneficial mission. Risky is fine, though, right? Seriously, what’s the worst that could happen? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bfamXi9yB2cKRjI07W4PXdHIgaVPlTrJvsRvfnIy7Go/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Great Machine: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m7fObixXE7z_-9MXVSkLZGa8VcoEQt83j3f6gFw2vgI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS4 Chapter 1 Snatch | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:30:00 | |
Season 4 kicks off with Valerian and Minacan out on a simple snatch mission. But simple is not the same as easy, and, as it turns out, things prove to be significantly more complicated than anticipated. With their plan blown to hell, how will they get themselves out of this one? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10QCht6WvhG-LDR1dxDRPe-vPHgfxojo6bMuNIonaOVs/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ The Great Machine: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m7fObixXE7z_-9MXVSkLZGa8VcoEQt83j3f6gFw2vgI/edit?usp=sharing The Deep Oracle Online: https://perchance.org/tla-deep-oracle | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 20 Reunion | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
It’s the season 3 finale!
With the Machine Cult’s plans finally thwarted, our heroes are reconvened. But an unexpected guest brings something even more unexpected with them… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11bUiN3gMdtpwa1uG_KoX9rAIy24oFgpbrCeSfvDeAB0/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Sundered Isles: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477033/sundered-isles-expansion-for-ironsworn-starforged Pocketforge online tool: https://pocketforge.rockpaperstory.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Legend of the Bones https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/ Mechanics Scene 0 & 1 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: Mina and Tatters heal and take stock Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Remove An Object and Add A Character Object: The Dead Reckoning? 505/50 yes Character: Lord Tortemus? 505/50 no NPC roll (19 options): Setarra Convergence ritual fails Doomspire activation halted? (Likely) Yes Doomspire activation reversed? (unlikely) No Does Mara recognise Mina & co? (50/50) No Does she recognise her name? (Likely) Yes Is Mina in control of Barbican? (Likely) Exceptional yes: Heal move (using Sidekick): Miss Pay the Price: she’s stuck in there, and without her mind, her body is dying (that’s the Exceptional Yes!)
Scene 2 Chaos Factor 8 Scene Description: Avoid getting dismembered by the demon Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Reduce/Remove An Activity Demonic aggression? (50/50) Yes What does Setarra want? Triumphant, Quiet He has what he wants: Tatters’ body Did he offer her the Spider in exchange? (Likely) Yes Anyone else? (50/50) Yes (the Web) Scene 3 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: Taking Stock at the Monastery of Thrice Blessed Ankhra Scene Test: The scene starts as expected. The Convergence Ritual: foiled The Failing Ward: foiled The Activation of the Doomspires: foiled Can Mina’s body be placed in status? (Likely) Yes Setarra’s bid for freedom: failed Current Ominous Forces Civil War in Kyras
The Bombardment of Tanth
The Unseen’s Grand Plan
Setarra on the Loose
Restore Mina to her body
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| TLAS3 Chapter 19 From Hell's Heart | 22 May 2025 | 00:32:06 | |
The battle rages on. Tatters and Mara face off against their respective foes… and everything goes straight to hell. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6OnOk7Z-L5oJ7ir7xTE291SnJRDL0FNI293PKeA-gM/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Sundered Isles: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477033/sundered-isles-expansion-for-ironsworn-starforged Pocketforge online tool: https://pocketforge.rockpaperstory.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold Legend of the Bones https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/ MechanicsThe Voice of the Machine Leader of the Machine Cult, possessed by the Ring of Winter Wants global destruction and endless winter 4C, 1/2 armour Deadly Ice Magic (Inflicts 2C, Forceful, Vicious, Area)
Machine Cult Horde Fanatical devotants to the Great Machine Wants an end to the heresy of the flesh 6C (horde), 4C (group), 1C (solo), 0/1 armour, 2/6C Long, cruel knives
Scene 0 Chaos Factor 9 Scene Description:Stop the ritual Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Increase An Activity The Voice doubles down on the ritual: 1d4: 2! Not yet… GM Move: Make Them Choose: Suffer a condition or Become separated from your allies Effect of fireball: Effect of ritual empowering Mara goes down under a tangle of flaming bodies: Tatters is on her own Scene 1 Scene continues: Voice v Tatters, cultists v Mara Voice casts ice magic at Tatters, Tatters has Immunity (Ice) ongoing (so does Mara) Plan has gone to shit: nuclear option: light the bomb fuse Evoke a Spell (Teleport): 9 Consequence: put in danger: Change the Environment: she and the Voice transported to the Demon Dimensions. With a bomb. Scene 2 Chaos Factor 9 Scene Description: Battle free of the Cultists Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Add An Object and Reduce or Remove An Activity Object: Inactive, Multiple Activity: Ritual d4-d6 The ritual is failing without the Voice. 6 secondary conduits emerge. If they are manually activated, the cultists can still complete the ritual. Some cultists break off. Mara attacks the remainder. Defy (break free): 10 success Push Yourself (STR weakened) Engage (attack remaining cultists): 11: Inflict 1C, parry 1C Spend 2 of 3 Momentum for Advantage on Engage Engage (attack remaining cultists): 10: take 1C, inflict 2C, cultists dead! Scene 3 Chaos Factor 8 Scene Description: Escape from the Demon Dimensions Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: PC Negative. Meaning: Deny Needs Tatters is cut off from the Fabric. No magic! Is the same true for the ring? Likely. Yes Does the bomb go off? Nearly Certain: Yes Does Setarra make an offer? 50/50: Yes | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 18 Nemesis | 07 May 2025 | 00:31:29 | |
Battle is joined. It has all been leading to this, but with the stakes this high, and the odds stacked against them, can Mina, Mara and Tatters possibly hope to succeed? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nRQovg0IY9sTB2DDFpfRl3AKo_OiLvQU4qiTtroiBVc/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Sundered Isles: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477033/sundered-isles-expansion-for-ironsworn-starforged Pocketforge online tool: https://pocketforge.rockpaperstory.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold Legend of the Bones https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/ Mechanics Scene 0 Begin a Session: spotlight a danger (Rex Volt) +1 momentum to Mina (6) Gather Information: Mina tries to make sense of what she’s seeing: Strong hit On a strong hit, you discover something helpful and specific. The path you must follow or action you must take to make progress is made clear. Envision what you learn. Then, take +2 momentum. (8) Isolated Defeat: the Voice & Ring are key: heads for the gun turret Scene 1 Chaos Factor 8 Scene Description: Attack the Voice Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Remove An Object The ship is encased in ice, turrets frozen The Voice of the Machine Leader of the Machine Cult, possessed by the Ring of Winter Wants global destruction and endless winter 4C, 1/2 armour Deadly Ice Magic (Inflicts 2C, Forceful, Vicious, Area)
Machine Cult Horde Fanatical devotants to the Great Machine Wants an end to the heresy of the flesh 6C (horde), 4C (group), 1C (solo), 0/1 armour, 3/6C Long, cruel knives
Mara: Engage (Machine Cult Horde)
Mara: Engage (Machine Cult Horde)
Mara: Battle Momentum: 3 Momentum for 1 armour (2/3) Tatters: Evoke a Spell: Fireball
Scene 2 Rex Volt O2 C4 E3 A1 N1 I1 C2 Has Rex taken Cadmus hostage? (Likely) No Enter the Fray If you are caught in a trap or sizing up the situation: Roll +wits On a weak hit, choose one.
Secure an Advantage When you assess a situation, make preparations, or attempt to gain leverage, envision your action and roll. If you act… With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits Miss, burn momentum, strong hit On a hit, you succeed. On a strong hit, take both. On a weak hit, choose one.
Gain Ground+Gearhead (flashbang) When you are in control and take action in a fight to reinforce your position or move toward an objective, envision your approach and roll. If you are… Hiding, preparing an ambush, or misdirecting: Roll +shadow On a hit, you stay in control. On a weak hit, choose one.
Strike When you are in control and when you attack at a distance, roll +edge. On a strong hit, mark progress twice, you are in control.
Scene 3 Gain Ground+Gearhead (night goggles) lights out When you are in control and take action in a fight to reinforce your position or move toward an objective, envision your approach and roll. If you are… Coordinating a plan, studying a situation, or cleverly gaining leverage: Roll +wits On a strong hit, stay in control and choose two. Mark progress (3/10) Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move) Strike When you are in control and attack at a distance, roll +edge. On a miss, the fight turns against you. You are in a bad spot and must Pay the Price. You are stressed (0/5, -1 Momentum): it doesn’t work. He mocks. Despair. Endure Stress When you face mental strain, shock, or despair, suffer -1 spirit for minor stress, -2 for serious stress, or -3 for major stress. If your spirit is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining stress. Then, if your spirit is 0 or you choose to resist the stress, roll +spirit or +heart, whichever is higher.
On a weak hit, if you are not shaken, you may Lose Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 spirit. Otherwise, press on. Scrambles out of reach as Rex closes in, fumbles for controls (feedback) React Under Fire When you are in a bad spot and take action in a fight to avoid danger or overcome an obstacle, envision your approach and roll. If you are… Changing the plan, finding a way out, or cleverly bypassing an obstacle: Roll +wits On a weak hit, you avoid the worst of the danger or overcome the obstacle, but not without a cost. Make a suffer move (-1). You stay in a bad spot. Caught by Rex’s knife. Endure Harm (1) Pilot chair between us. Shoot again Clash When you are in a bad spot and exchange fire at a distance, roll +edge. Miss, burn momentum, weak hit. On a weak hit, mark progress, but you are dealt a counterblow or setback. You stay in a bad spot and must Pay the Price. Wing him, but he stabs back Endure Harm (2) Miss -1 health (⅕) React Under Fire + Gearhead (electric cable): Strong Hit On a strong hit, you succeed and are in control. Take +1 momentum. Gain Ground: trick Rex into getting shocked: strong hit Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move) Strike: weak hit On a weak hit, mark progress twice, but you expose yourself to danger. You are in a bad spot. Shoot Rex, but he breaks free, pinning me to the window Clash + Gearhead (drop ship): weak hit On a weak hit, mark progress, but you are dealt a counterblow or setback. You stay in a bad spot and must Pay the Price.
React under fire: Harmed Endure Harm: miss, match (double 10’s!) Search Idea On a miss, it’s worse than you thought. Suffer an additional -1 health or Lose Momentum (-2). If your health is 0, you must also mark wounded or permanently harmed, or roll on the table below. Wounded (broken arm) Rex is trying to strangle React under fire + Gearhead (get through to Barbican): Strong hit (in control) Take Decisive action: weak hit On a weak hit, you achieve your objective, but not without cost. Roll on the table below or choose one. If the fight continues, you are in a bad spot. You face collateral damage: Something is lost, damaged, or broken:
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| TLAS3 Chapter 17 Convergence | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:35:11 | |
With the fate of Mina and crew hanging in the balance, Tatters and Mara prepare to make their final assault on the Voice of the Machine. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/113BinDSB8qCoiCrg963fJFpXB4rr4VwsPt00GYB9dAc/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Sundered Isles: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477033/sundered-isles-expansion-for-ironsworn-starforged Pocketforge online tool: https://pocketforge.rockpaperstory.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold Legend of the Bones https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/ MechanicsTatters level up Clear conditions L5 removed locked condition L6 Fireball L7 Immunity (cold)
Mara PC (Fighter) L2: Narsil: +2 weapon L3: Not to be Trifled with (Barbarian) L4: Unyielding (Barbarian)
Scene 1 Chaos Factor 6 Scene Description: A ritual to the Voice Scene Test: The scene starts as expected.
Ritual: teleport to the Voice When you set out to perform a Ritual, you may ask the GM where the nearest source of great magical power is, and they will answer you honestly.
Open, Odd: A courtyard, open to the elements, but the sky is different (Void Sea) How far? Distant.
3 conditions:
First you must Reward Energy, and you and your allies will risk something Mildly Dark, and it’s going to take months.
When you perform a Ritual while accessing a source of great magical power, you may ignore two requirements of your choice. Reward Energy: feedback accelerates the Voice’s ritual: advance Ominous Force. Move: Evoke a Spell (Push): Immunity to Cold: 12 (greater) Name one specific source of harm, such as burning, cutting, lightning, poisonous gas, or mundane projectiles; for as long as this Spell is Ongoing, you are immune to harm from that source (as well as any secondary effects; choking smoke, hypothermia, etc.). Greater: Nearby allies are equally protected. Scene 2 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: To Ruin a Ritual Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: PC Positive Meaning: Helpfully Extraordinary Is the Dead Reckoning pulled through the convergence? (50/50) Yes Where do they appear? Extravagant, Intense How many cultists? Scores | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 16 Faith | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:30:33 | |
As Blue Flight engage the Dominion fighters, Mina makes a fateful decision. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vsMG1mFy-Dv_24CntIEXoxzPVAzC_-2ghkpVrAYT4Hk/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Warbirds RPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/115960/warbirds-role-playing-game Ironsworn: Sundered Isles: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477033/sundered-isles-expansion-for-ironsworn-starforged Pocketforge online tool: https://pocketforge.rockpaperstory.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold MechanicsScene 0 (The Dead Reckoning)
Ask the Oracle: are the shields blown? (Likely) yes
React Under Fire Weak hit: 5 + 1 (edge) = 6 vs 2, 7. Withstand Damage 2 damage (⅗) Strong hit: 6 + 3 (custom) = 9 vs 7, 5. +1 integrity (⅘) Will Barbican assist? 50/50 No Scene 1 (Warbirds) Chaos Factor 6 Scene Description: Dogfight! Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: Current Context * Meaning: Lure Completion: this is a trap: the freighters are disguised weapons platforms Round 1 Ambush rolls
Round 2 Dogfighting rolls
Start of Round 2
Snake-eyes v Bandit 8: 7 v Shoot def 4=3 Lead, 5 damage: crippled Gadget v Bandit 6: 8 v Stunt def 4=4 Lead, 5 damage, crippled Bandit v Backfire: 5 v Stunt Def 8 (Backfire +1 next Dogfighting) Backfire v Bandit 2: 8 v Stunt Def 3=5 lead, 8 damage, down End of Round 2 Freighters are frigates! Ask the Oracle: does the enemy captain offer them a chance to flee? (Unlikely) Yes Scene 2 Enter the Fray Strong hit: 3 + 3 (wits) = 6 vs 1, 1. Match event: Capture Vengeance (take advantage of gunners’ focus on the warbirds)
Gain Ground Miss: 1 + 3 (wits) = 4 vs 6, 6. Match event: Share Structure. Pay the Price Roll twice: You are delayed or put at a disadvantage, You are stressed Endure Stress (-2 spirit) Strong hit: 6 + 2 (heart) = 8 vs 5, 2.
Scene 3 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: Strafing run Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: Ambiguous Event * Meaning: Free Conflict (Mina reveals the news of the fleet at Conflict) Round 1 Strafing roll
Intrepid: 6 vs 5 (Gadget): 3 damage (absorbed by armour) Vanguard: 3 v 5 (Gadget (miss) Snake-eyes:
Gadget
Backfire
Retaliatory: miss v Backfire Round 2 Strafing roll
Intrepid:
Vanguard:
Vengeance: no attacks Snake-eyes:
Backfire
Gadget
Does the bomb payload detonate? Likely: Yes BOOM. | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 15 Blue Flight | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:30:41 | |
Over the endless clouds of the Void Sea, a battle plays out, which will lead a band of brave warriors to a very disturbing discovery... LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cj6Um2o9QXwpfamYkBNKoozdGCMT4dCci8G344lH_cQ/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Warbirds RPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/115960/warbirds-role-playing-game Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold Fighter Maneuvers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_fighter_maneuvers#High_Yo-Yo WWI tactics (1) https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield_one/comments/5o9xla/learn_to_fly_by_using_actual_wwi_tactics/ WWI tactics (2) https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield_one/comments/5ptl5v/fly_using_actual_wwi_tactics_part_ii_maneuver_and/ Mechanics
Scene 1 Chaos Factor 5 Scene Description: Dogfight v 4 enemy planes Scene Test: The scene starts as expected
Round 1 Dogfighting rolls
Snake-eyes v Bandit 1
Backfire v Bandit 3
Bandit 2 v Gadget
Round 2
Dogfighting rolls
Snake-eyes v Bandit 2
Gadget vs Bandit 2
Bandit 3 v Backfire
Round 3
Dogfighting rolls
Snake-eyes v Bandit 3
Gadget vs Bandit 3
Bandit 3 v Backfire
Scene 2 Chaos Factor 4 Scene Description: Locating the enemy Scene Test: The scene starts as expected
Q: any additional League warbirds to support them? Unlikely: No Q: are they able to track the enemy down? 50/50: Yes Full drop carrier complement: 6, 12 24 or 36? 12: 9 remaining (large drop carrier) Q: Is the drop carrier accompanied? Very likely: Yes Q: Bomber? 50/50 No Q: Frigate/ cruiser/ battleship? 50/50: No Q: Freighter? 50/50: Yes. 1d4+1: 2 freighters (supply convoy) Q: anything else? 50/50 No
9 fighters, 1 large drop carrier, 2 freighters
Scene 3 Chaos Factor 5 Scene Description: Contact! Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Add A Character
Q: does any of Blue Flight recognize Seeker markings? 50/50: No | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 14 Sacrifices | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:35:50 | |
Catastrophe strikes, an event so devastating that it rocks our party to its very core. In the aftermath, astonishing revelations are shaken loose, and a fateful decision is made… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fr8L0uRsLphWcfhPi2iF-XZN92uW6_zPwvsJlj7w9mo/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold
Mechanics
Scene 1 Chaos Factor: 7 Scene Description: Decision time: go back for Lynn or press on? Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: NPC Action
Q: Machine Cultists? Likely: No Q: Lynn? Likely: Exceptional yes
Scene 2 Chaos Factor 8 Scene Description: Coming to terms with what just happened Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Add An Object
Q: Does Mara have her own powder keg? Likely: Yes
Mara’s reaction: 0 matches, 4 sixes Scene 3 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: R&R Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Ambiguous Event
Settle In When you spend time resting as group, whether it’s taking a short break, sleeping overnight, or relaxing for weeks, the GM advances the Ominous Forces. Then, if anyone has 5 or more XP, they Level Up. If you have enough XP, you can Level Up multiple times at once. When you’ve finished resting and resume adventuring, remove all your conditions and refresh your Armor.
Peripheral Move: End of Session At the end of each session, answer the following questions as a group:
For each “yes” answer, everyone gains 1 XP. Lastly, gain 1 XP if you accomplished your Drive. 1XP Teaser | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 13 Ominous Forces | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:32:26 | |
In their ongoing mission into the heart of Hammerhold, Tatters and the Vale sisters find themselves somewhere they really shouldn’t be, and in the process discover something horrifying about the true nature of the challenge they face. Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kH28t5rpeASVQtbNXgLzciLlqCIewEzP1eA5vRAUjxY/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold Mechanics
Scene 1 Chaos Factor: 8 Scene Description: Fleeing the alarm Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Add A Character
Q: is it machine cultists? Likely: No Q: is it the Doomspire? 50/50 Yes Q: to the place with the crowbar? Likely: yes
Examine (DIS): what here can help us? 6 1 XP
GM Move: Change the Environment Q: are they transported back? 50/50 Exceptional yes (without injury)
Scene 2 Chaos Factor: 9 Scene Description: Fleeing the alarm Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: NPC Positive
Q: Positive for the Vales? 50/50 Exceptional Yes
Q: does Lynn tell Tatters? 3 matches, Concientiousness, Neuroticism, Interpersonal Disposition (a wash - tempted but no) Q: does Mara tell Tatters? 2 matches: Interpersonal Disposition, Neuroticism (no)
Q: has the alarm stopped? 50/50 Yes Q: did Tatters recoignize the Doomspire for what it was? Yes Q: have the Vales heard of Doomspires? 50/50 No
Scene 3 Chaos factor 8 Scene Description: resuming the hunt for the Voice Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Remove A Character
GM Move: See what they Find d8: 4 Feature: Machinery or tools Danger: Magical ward or barrier Location keywords: Abandoned, Damaged
Nature of the barrier: Frantic, Plain
Discussion with Mara: 2 matches: Openness, Interpersonal Disposition (adventurous)
Increase Mara CD (4).
Examine: What is this ward for? 8 (Lynn’s cunning means 10) 1 XP
Scene 4 Chaos factor 7 Scene Description: searching the factory Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Remove An Object and Increase An Activity
GM Move: See what they Find d8: 1 Ward clock: d8: 8 Feature: Machinery or tools Danger: Alarm trigger, Denizen guards something Location keywords: Calm, Occupied
GM Move: Foreshadow an Ominous Force Q: The convergence ritual? Likely: No Q: civil war in Kyras? Likely: Yes
Examine (DIS): how to get past unseen? 5 1 XP
GM Move: Make Them Choose: Make things more difficult in the future or Assist an enemy with their goals
Q: do the Vales spot that something’s wrong? 50/50: Yes
Scene 5 Chaos factor 6 Scene Description: bypassing the cultists Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Remove A Character and Reduce/Remove An Activity
Equivalent Exchange Teleport (ADV, Greater): 10 success
Endeavor: When your Follower does a dangerous task alone, they do it to the best of their ability, but are taken out of the action (trapped, injured, distracted, etc.). The GM will say how. Q: Is Lynn spotted? 50/50: Yes | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 12 Introductions | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:36:32 | |
The mission into Hammerhold continues, and the peril continues to mount. Environmental threats are bad enough, but the true dangers come from within, and threaten to bring the entire mission to a bloody end. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14bby5K0ueXo00e5zlN57Eq4cL4Q4mPglpdUAjUXCUMI/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold MechanicsScene 1 Chaos Factor: 6 Scene Description: Deeper into Hammerhold Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Reduce/ Remove An Activity
GM Move: See what they Find d8: 4 Feature: Machinery or tools Danger: None Location keywords: Portal, Dirty
Scrutinize When you study someone during an intimate or prying conversation with them, roll+WIS. (DIS) 6 - Fail 1XP
GM Move: See what they Find d8: 2 Feature: Corridor Danger: Dangerous machinery Location keywords: Dangerous, Colorless Set Up an Immediate Danger Broken machinery, ruptured gas pipe Defy When you act despite an imminent threat or obstacle, say how you do it. Then roll +INT if you employ quick or out-of-the-box thinking (8) On a 7-9 it only abates if you make a costly sacrifice or ugly choice, the GM will tell you what.
Tough Choice Choose one: Assist an enemy with their goals or Suffer a condition
Scene 2 Chaos Factor: 7 Scene Description: Circumventing the gas leak Scene Test: Altered: The scene is Altered: Reduce/Remove An Activity and Add A Character
Setarra OCEANIC
This NPC is Dangerous and Foe
Openness: 3 Conscientiousness: 1 Extroversion: 3 Agreeableness: 1 Neuroticism: 1 Interpersonal Disposition: 2 Core Disposition: 4
0 matches, 1 six: the usual temptations/ threats 1 match: Neuroticism: “I can do this all day”
GM Move: See what they Find d8: 4 Feature: Glowing crystals or runes Danger: Dark truth about magitek is revealed Location keywords: Small, Crude
Q: are the runes part of the Great Machine’s incursion? Likely: Yes
GM Move: Change the Environment Setarra’s input causes a struggle
Q: do the sisters notice Tatters’ struggle? 50/50: Exceptional Yes
Scene 3 Chaos Factor 8 Scene Description: Hiding the Monster Inside Scene Test: The scene is Interrupted: NPC Action Meaning: Fight Exterior
Demonic Pact When you summon or command Setarra, roll+WIS (DIS) 10 (Success) 1 XP On a 7+ the demon does what you command (no more attempts to emerge unless I command it). On a 10+ choose one.
Scene 4 Chaos Factor 7 Scene description: Explaining the monster inside Scene Test: The scene starts as expected.
Mara reaction: 4 matches (Neuroticism (anxious), Conscientiousness (controlled), Agreeableness (-), Interpersonal Disposition (positive))
Lynn reaction: 2 matches (Agreeableness (self-absorbed), Core Disposition (happy))
GM Move: See what they Find d8: 8 Feature: Something unusual or unexpected
Danger: Alarm trigger Location keywords: Foreboding, Loud | |||
| TLA Special 3: ShadowDark | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:31:24 | |
Hello and welcome to The Lone Adventurer, an actual play solo RPG podcast with me, Carl White. I will be your narrator, your Game Master and your guide as we follow our heroes on their journey into the unknown. For this game I will be using the ShadowDark ruleset, along with a variety of other systems, tools and tables, as they take my fancy. A word of warning; the following scenes will contain disturbing imagery, ghastly horror, and lots of swearing, screaming and murder. Listeners of a delicate disposition, I beg you, turn away now. Once you descend into the ShadowDark, there is no turning back. | |||
| TLASS3 Chapter 11 Hammerhold | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:33:03 | |
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. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JcoDyLK43fWihJLgE_I5wzNcUWTMJGwJOXgkaI3s-gM/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold Stephanie M’s Fantasy and Modern Themes and Domains: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VjPuV29a5CgMXoUAQldcwvNB1FCsZwko/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/13KBv58Pq836vWLwDOK9qGYcCK8asK-O8/view Followers: Mara Vale
Copilot prompt
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. Team:
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. Primary Objectives:
Secondary Objectives:
Operational Details:
Potential Hazards:
Mission Success Criteria:
Failure Conditions:
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. Appearance:
Defenses:
The Heart of Hammerhold: 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. Life Within Hammerhold: 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 1 Chaos Factor: 6 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 2 Chaos factor 7 Scene Description: Rooftop infiltration Scene Test: The scene starts as expected. -1 ID for Mara & Lynn
Q: Were they seen? Likely: No
GM Move: See what they Find d10: 1 Feature: Huge, high-ceilinged room Danger: None Location keywords: Clean, Festive
Flashback: 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 roll+WIS. DIS for WIS condition, ADV for clean Ritual: 8 1XP On a 7-9 the GM answers your question truthfully.
Scene 3 Chaos factor 6 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 Danger: Locked door Location keywords: Spacious, Natural
Q: is there a reply to the tap? 50/50 Yes
Scene 4 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: Time to use a magic lockpick Scene Test: The scene starts as expected.
Equivalent Exchange 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
Technomancy 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)
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| TLAS3 Chapter 10 Enemy Of My Enemy | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:30:14 | |
In a perfect example of being careful of what you wish for, Tatters has got what she wanted; a parlay with the deadly vampire lord, Tortemus. Many have not lived to regret such a thing. And even if she survives the encounter, can she hope to learn anything that will turn the overwhelming tide in her favour? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_od7ZCXeomDNnMj5Ftg7MSWi8IFRd8qtXKf-8SqGlp0/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour
Batch file script
@echo off start https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent start https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator start https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e start https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc start https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour MechanicsScene 1 Chaos Factor: 6 Scene Description: Negotiation with Tortemus Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Add A Character
Simple Q: The Veil Sisters? (Likely): Yes
Mara Vale S02E03 description
Their OCEANIC profile is:
Lynn Vale S02E03 description
Their OCEANIC profile is:
Lord Tortemus Their OCEANIC profile is:
Tortemus Behaviour: 0 matches, 1 six: Happy, Fortunate
Mara: confirm Tatters is not Unseen
Tatters question
Tortemus: 2 matches: Extroversion (3), Neuroticism (4), Triumphant, Large
Tatters argument
Tortemus: 2 matches: Openess (5), Extroversion (3) Defiant, Lonely
Will he join forces? (Nearly certain): Yes
Scene 2 Chaos Factor: 5 Scene Description: Exchanging information Scene Test: The scene starts as expected.
Does she learn anything new? Yes
The event relates to a Mythic 2 Action and theme: Take Enemy
Anything more? Yes
The event relates to Something Positive for a PC (Tatters) If required, here's a Starforged Action and Theme: Defy Death And here's a Mythic 2 Descriptor and Focus: Excitedly Protective
Anything more? Yes
Current Context. Meaning: Frantically Strong
Anything more? Exceptional No Tortemus: 1 match: Core Disposition, Innocently Cold
What does Tortemus propose? 3 matches: Interpersonal Disposition, Extroversion, webOpenness (creative, adventurous response): Mysterious Vehicle
Does he know anything about the fate of the Web? No
Mara: ID -1, CD +1. Lyn: CD -1 | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 9 Scary Monsters | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
Tatters continues in her attempt to explore the crashed casino, but something seems to be wrong with her magic, something that risks the release of unspeakable horrors. And even if she does locate her quarry, will the dread vampire lord prove any less deadly? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EzRMeHZ2o1ZaV0h9gkebRpjHDL-Gn7CuNUt_LtijKsQ/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA Tatters Ritual Generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Scene Tester: https://perchance.org/tla-scenetester Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC Generator: https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC Behaviour Emulator: https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour OCEANIC User Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lC2Rcj1VN45itUYQ7JqmeFhK31CaL9qlbU58b9U5lLo/edit?usp=sharing
Mechanics Scene 1 (Intro scene) Chaos Factor: 8 Scene Description: Teleport to safety Scene Test: expected Class Move: Evoke a Spell When you unleash your magical talents, choose a Spell you know and roll+SPELL.
On a 7-9 the Spell is still successful but choose one consequence from the list below.
Tatters flees further into the Mustang’s interior
Scene 2 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: Tracking down Tortemus Scene Test: Altered
GM Move: Set Up an Immediate Danger Mythic 2 Descriptor and Focus: Threateningly Normal The empty corridors are alive with magical potential energy.
Simple Q (Likely): Does this feel like Tortemus’ concealing magic? Yes
Adventure Move: Compel When you use favor, payment, promises, or threats to get someone to do something, say what you want them to do (or not to do) and roll+CHA.
If they are an NPC, on a 10+ they’ll do what you want.
Scene 3 Chaos Factor 6 Scene Description: negotiating with Tortemus Scene Test: Expected
Tortemus OCEANIC profile: O5,C4,E3,A2,N4,I1,3,C1 NPC Response: Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Core Disposition (planning, ruthlessness and fury)
Tortemus intends a counter-attack.
Complex Q: How? The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Confined Ruins Tortemus means to destroy the Mustang, and the Blues along with it.
Simple Q: Can he teleport to the Night Queen’s Shadow? Yes Simple Q: Can he take his vampire troops with him? Yes
Peripheral Move: End of Session
At the end of each session, answer the following questions as a group:
For each “yes” answer, everyone gains 1 XP. Lastly, gain 1 XP if you accomplished your Drive. 1XP | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 8 The Hanged Man | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:28:45 | |
Tatters, in an attempt to forge an alliance with the vampire nation, has infiltrated the Mustang, the fallen casino that Lord Tortemus has claimed as his headquarters.
With battle raging between the Bluecoats and the nightspawn, can Tatters avoid getting caught in the crossfire? And if she does, what secrets might lie waiting to be discovered? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q7gA-Ta33nbBMYaC-SIiFjLaIPNxwTK1LH8RilJaXhg/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA Tatters Ritual Generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator
Mechanics
Intro scene (S03E07 scene 3 interrupt) The event relates to a Remote Event Action and theme: Imitate Emotion Descriptor and Focus: Offensively Important Alexis Montisario is having a difficult meeting CEO Something positive happening to Voice of the Machine They are meeting secretly at the House of Whispers. The Cult have taken the south of the city, including Chaintop and the Lavenders. Alexis is colluding in a coup against the Arch Dominar.
Scene 1 Chaos factor: 6 Scene Description: Infiltrating the Mustang Scene Test: Interrupt: a Connection: Inquisitor Fonseca. The event relates to a Starforged Action and Theme: Remove Phenomenon More screams: The battered body of Fonseca strung up, being tortured by vampires. Examine Move: When you closely investigate a charged situation, ask the GM one question about it and roll+WIS
Unable to assess the situation: GM Move: Hit the Ground Running/ Take Something Away Bluecoats arrive, Fonseca knows something, but is close to death
Scene 2 Chaos factor 7 Scene Description: Battle in the Mustang Steakhouse Scene Test: Altered (dangerous environment - floor/ ceiling collapsing) Chase vs Bluecoats for Fonseca Tatters 0 Edge Bluecoats 0 Edge Chase Move: Start the Chase When you enter a chase, either in pursuit or escape, you and your adversary form separate ‘sides’ that both start with 0 Edge. Chase Move: Gain the Edge When you try to get ahead in a chase, say how much Edge you risk (2), and roll +INT if you distract or misdirect (Tatters uses prestidigitation to create distracting illusions).
Tatters 0 Edge Bluecoats 2 Edge GM Move: Introduce Something New The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Barren Vault Floor collapses, revealing a vast drop, and blocking her path. It looks like the Mustang’s secure vault has been cleaned out. Chase Move: Gain the Edge When you try to get ahead in a chase, say how much Edge you risk (1), and roll +DEX if you sprint, hide or manoeuvre (Tatters leaps, ducks, sprints).
Tatters 0 Edge Bluecoats 3 Edge Chase Move It’s Over When any side in a chase has 3 or more Edge, the chase comes to an end. Whoever has the most Edge succeeds in escaping or catching their quarry. If multiple sides tie for the most Edge, the side with the most PCs wins (just barely). If that is also tied, then the PC that last Gained the Edge chooses one side to win, with the other tying sides gaining +1 Edge for the purposes of spending it below. Losing sides can spend their Edge 1-for-1 to:
GM Move: Have It Backfire This means taking what the PCs did and twisting it. The Adventurers aren’t incompetent, so don’t portray this as them being inept. Instead this backfiring should be due to freak accident, unforeseeable consequence, active sabotage, or the frightening power of an enemy. Tatters’ decision to abandon the Blue comes back to bite her. The Bluecoats recover Fonseca, and force a sacrifice. | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 7 Damned If You Do | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:32:30 | |
Mina Montisario has fled Kyras, determined to intercept and neutralise the secret armada assembled to bomb Tanth and the League of Free States. Meanwhile, back in the city, catastrophe has befallen the Web. Their opera house headquarters has collapsed during a pitched battle with their enemies, and it seems unlikely anyone can have survived… Anyone, that is, except the one person who got out before the walls came tumbling down. Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mElVEBunWf9SBY7iy6AoqpgVlXCuQmc0V1ONVud0JY4/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Chasing Adventure: https://chasingadventuregame.com/ Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Sly Flourish on Notion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24h62A6BM1I Mechanics
Scene 1 Chaos Factor: 5 Scene Description: The safehouse Scene Test: Expected Safehouse info: Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Secret Environment Safehouse info: Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Subsurface Liquid The safehouse is located within a ruined section of the Underpipes Tatters recovers, tries to plan.
GM Move: Set Up an Immediate Danger Event: The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Guarded Settlement CEO: getting further from closing a plot thread linked to Civil war in the city The battle for the city is intensifying. Explosions nearby. This place is no longer safe. Tatters is forced to leave. But where to go? Ponder Move: When you consider what you know about a subject, ask the GM one question about it, say how you might know the answer, and roll+INT.
On a 7-9 they will tell you a vague, twisted, or incomplete truth. The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Defended Refuge Their motives are unclear, but they seemed to be attacking the Web’s foes. The answer may lie in the ruins of the Mustang.
Scene 2 Chaos factor 6 Scene Description: Approaching the Mustang Scene Test: Scene Altered: The Bluecoats are taking back the streets Examine Move: When you closely investigate a charged situation, ask the GM one question about it and roll+WIS.
GM Move: Slow Down for a Bit Stuck. Observe the battle. How does it play out? The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Civilized Plant The Bluecoats have garlic gas and repeating crossbows firing wooden stakes Simple Q: Is it just the Bluecoats and vampires? Yes Simple Q: Are the Bluecoats winning? Yes Evoke a Spell Move: When you unleash your magical talents, choose a Spell you know and roll+SPELL.
On a 7-9 the Spell is still successful but choose one consequence from the list below.
GM Move: Hit the Ground Running The event relates to a Mythic 2 Descriptor and Focus: Carelessly
Intro scene for next episode Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: Crossfire atop the Mustang Scene Test: Interrupt The event relates to a Remote Event Action and theme: Imitate Emotion Descriptor and Focus: Offensively Important Alexis Montisario is having a difficult meeting CEO Something positive happening to Voice of the Machine They are meeting secretly at the House of Whispers. The Cult have taken the south of the city, including Chaintop and the Lavenders. Alexis is colluding in a coup against the Arch Dominar. Scene 3 Chaos Factor 7 Scene Description: Crossfire atop the Mustang Simple Q: Vampires and military? (v likely): no (Bluecoats) Defy Move: When you act despite an imminent threat or obstacle, say how you do it.
Then roll...+DEX if you act with speed or finesse. 5+1+1=7 On a 7-9 it only abates if you make a costly sacrifice or ugly choice, the GM will tell you what. Choose one: Suffer a condition or inflict collateral damage Tatters can get battered and save a young Bluecoat’s life, or abandon him to his fate. She runs, listening to his screams | |||
| TLA Special 2: ShadowDark | 11 Feb 2024 | 00:31:54 | |
Descend with me once more into the ShadowDark, this time with a brand new party, after the previous one so carelessly died. Will Ines and Larbrun fare any better? Magic eightball says not likely... | |||
| TLA Special 1: ShadowDark | 03 Feb 2024 | 00:28:53 | |
Hello and welcome to The Lone Adventurer, an actual play solo RPG podcast with me, Carl White. I will be your narrator, your Game Master and your guide as we follow our heroes on their journey into the unknown. For this game I will be using the ShadowDark ruleset, along with a variety of other systems, tools and tables, as they take my fancy. A word of warning; the following scenes will contain disturbing imagery, ghastly horror, and lots of swearing, screaming and murder. Listeners of a delicate disposition, I beg you, turn away now. Once you descend into the ShadowDark, there is no turning back. | |||
| TLAS3 Hiatus | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:02:11 | |
| TLAS3 Chapter 6 Activated | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:30:16 | |
The Doomspire’s machine intelligence has merged with Mina’s protector, Barbican, and the newly combined entity now poses a grave threat. But is Mina the only one at risk? And what, if anything, remains of Barbican? Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18DbZPOsQnYnQIUc-UqQMGCMJ0iI5LzZowDr1dtM-QyU/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Mechanics
Doomspire Oracle Arrays Exploring the Doomspire
Trouble in the Doomspire
Opportunity in the Doomspire
[Begin a Session] Flashback reveals an aspect of your background or nature
What is revealed? [Perchance Oracle] The event relates to a Mythic 2 Action and theme: Waste Personal
Clock: Rex in Pursuit
Combat bot asset removed:
Instead Barbican is now an NPC, rank Formidable.
Secure an Advantage When you assess a situation, make preparations, or attempt to gain leverage, envision your action and roll. If you act…
With resolve, command, or sociability: Roll +heart
[Miss: 2 + 2 + 0 = 4 vs 8 | 4] Burn Momentum [Weak Hit: 2 + 2 + 0 = 5 vs 8 | 4]
On a hit, you succeed. On a strong hit, take both. On a weak hit, choose one.
Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move)
Compel When you try to persuade someone or make them an offer, envision your approach. If you…
Charm, pacify, encourage, or barter: Roll +heart [Weak Hit: 1 + 2 + 0 = 3 vs 10 | 1]
On a weak hit, as above, but their agreement comes with a demand or complication. Envision their counteroffer.
Make a Connection When you search out a new relationship or give focus to an existing relationship (not an ally or companion), roll +heart.
[Weak Hit: 6 + 2 + 1 = 9 vs 10 | 2]
On a strong hit, you create a connection. Give them a role and rank. Whenever your connection aids you on a move closely associated with their role, add +1 and take +1 momentum on a hit.
On a weak hit, as above, but this connection comes with a complication or cost. Envision what they reveal or demand.
Story Complication: Enemy reveals true agenda or nature.
The event relates to a Mythic 2 Action and theme: Trust Tension
Bing prompt: Genre: magitech. Mina Montisario is on a mission to stop a fleet of Dominion skyships from bombing the League of Free States. On route she has stopped at an ancient tower, the Doomspire, that appears to be part of some incredibly powerful weapons network. The network has long been dormant, but this tower seems to be active. During her exploration of the tower her faithful robotic companion, Barbican, has been blended with a hostile machine intelligence of the Doomspire. A fragile truce now exists between them, while the Doomspire-Barbican hybrid assesses her threat level and decides whether or not to eliminate her. But that truce comes at a cost; the hybrid reveals it's true agenda or nature, which relates to the prompt words trust and tension. Describe what that agenda or nature is, and why it is a problem for Mina.
Finish an Expedition When your expedition comes to an end, roll the challenge dice and compare to your progress.
[Progress Roll: Uncover the mystery of the Doomspire :Miss = 2 vs 5 | 8]
On a miss, your destination is lost to you, or you come to understand the true nature or cost of the expedition. Envision what happens and choose one.
Abandon the expedition: Envision the cost of this setback and Pay the Price. | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 5 Avatar | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:33:33 | |
The party come across a useful location within the Doomspire, and Mina makes a daring decision. It is a decision that may lead her to the answers they seek, but that also risks bringing down catastrophe upon them... LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M2mILrKd3QW5CHAbpAFtrZCgsf7ChfVipfHTklhIivE/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Mechanics
Doomspire Oracle Arrays Exploring the Doomspire
Trouble in the Doomspire
Opportunity in the Doomspire
[Begin a Session: Unforeseen aid is on the way or within reach] A clue to a lifeform's nature or vulnerabilities Skysquid? [Ask the Oracle: Yes] Does the tower hold this information? [Ask the Oracle: Yes]
Undertake an Expedition When you trailblaze a route through perilous space, journey over hazardous terrain, or survey a mysterious site, give the expedition a name and rank. Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision your approach. If you…
Keep under the radar: Roll +shadow [Miss: 4+2+0=6 vs 9 | 8] Burn Momentum (10) [Strong Hit: 4 + 2 + 0 = 10 vs 9 | 8]
On a strong hit, you reach a waypoint. Envision the location and mark progress per the rank of the expedition.
Exploring the Doomspire: 1: Mechanical Feature: 36 machine fabrication or repair
Is the technology similar to that of the Great machine? [Ask the oracle: yes]
Gather Information When you search for clues, conduct an investigation, analyze evidence, or do research, roll +wits.
[Gearhead: When you make a move to craft, repair, repurpose, or modify equipment or technology, add +1 and take +1 momentum on a hit.]
[Weak Hit: 5 + 3 + 1 = 9 vs 10 | 5]
On a weak hit, the information provides new insight, but also complicates your quest. Envision what you discover. Then, take +1 momentum. (4)
Arrive Survival - The Sky Squid can be summoned and controlled. But the information about the Tower's purpose is out of reach, too dangerous to access directly.
Secure an Advantage When you assess a situation, make preparations, or attempt to gain leverage, envision your action and roll.
Create a map
If you act…
With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits [Weak Hit: 1 + 3 + 0 = 4 vs 2 | 8]
On a hit, you succeed. On a strong hit, take both.
Take +2 momentum (6) Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move)
Undertake an Expedition When you trailblaze a route through perilous space, journey over hazardous terrain, or survey a mysterious site, give the expedition a name and rank. Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision your approach. If you…
Stay vigilant: Roll +wits [Weak Hit: 4 + 3 + 1 = 8 vs 10 | 6]
On a strong hit, you reach a waypoint. Envision the location and mark progress per the rank of the expedition.
On a weak hit, as above, but this progress costs you. Choose one.
Suffer costs en route: Make a suffer move (-2), or two suffer moves (-1). Face a peril at the waypoint: Envision what you encounter. *
Exploring the Doomspire: 1: Mechanical Feature: 80: Mechanical environment in motion or transforming Trouble in the Doomspire: 1: [Pay the Price: An individual or community you care about is exposed to danger] Cadmus? [Ask the Oracle: No] Barbican is being transformed also
Companion Takes a Hit When your companion faces physical hardship, they suffer -1 health for minor harm, -2 for serious harm, or -3 for major harm. If your companion's health is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining harm.
Then, if their health is 0 or you choose to test their resilience, roll +your companion's health.
[Weak Hit: 5 + 3 + 0 = 8 vs 10 | 1]
On a weak hit, if your companion's health is not 0, you may Lose Momentum (-1) and give them +1 health. Otherwise, they press on. (Momentum 5, Barbican health 4/5)
Face Danger When you attempt something risky or react to an imminent threat, envision your action and roll. If you act…
With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits Gearhead: When you make a move to craft, repair, repurpose, or modify equipment or technology, add +1 and take +1 momentum on a hit.
[Weak Hit: 1 + 3 + 1 = 5 vs 1 | 9]
On a weak hit, you succeed, but not without a cost. Make a suffer move (-1).
Endure Stress When you face mental strain, shock, or despair, suffer -1 spirit for minor stress, -2 for serious stress, or -3 for major stress. If your spirit is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining stress.
Then, if your spirit is 0 or you choose to resist the stress, roll +spirit or +heart, whichever is higher.
[Weak Hit: 4 + 3 + 0 = 7 vs 7 | 6]
On a weak hit, if you are not shaken, you may Lose Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 spirit. Otherwise, press on.
(Spirit 3)
Barbican becomes a gestalt entity, part Mina’s magical construct, part repository of a fragment of the Doomspire’s intellect.
Is Doomspire-Barbican hostile? [Ask the Oracle: Yes]
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| TLAS3 Chapter 4 Descent into Darkness | 31 May 2023 | 00:32:09 | |
The crew of the Dead Reckoning face death by SkySquid. And should they survive that peril, an even more ominous threat awaits; the dark interior of the Doomspire. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fTPrz_y4iogQMs12PdeQ6kHon3113ysjwpOCEHTvExY/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Mechanics
React Under Fire: When you are in a bad spot and take action in a fight to avoid danger or overcome an obstacle, envision your approach and roll. If you are…
In pursuit, fleeing, dodging, getting back into position, or taking cover: Roll +edge Remaining stalwart against fear or temptation: Roll +heart Blocking or diverting with force, or taking the hit: Roll +iron Moving into hiding or creating a distraction: Roll +shadow Changing the plan, finding a way out, or cleverly bypassing an obstacle: Roll +wits*
With Wits [Weak Hit: 2 + 3 + 0 = 5 vs 4 | 6] (extend the shields)
On a weak hit, you avoid the worst of the danger or overcome the obstacle, but not without a cost. Make a suffer move (-1). You stay in a bad spot. (hull under pressure and all three squid close in)
Withstand Damage: When your vehicle faces a damaging situation or environment, suffer -1 integrity for minor damage, -2 for serious damage, or -3 for major damage. If your integrity is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining damage.
Then, if your integrity is 0 or you choose to resist the damage, roll +integrity.
[Strong Hit: 5 + 5 + 1 = 10 vs 2 | 9] Shields repel damage
On a strong hit, choose one.
Bypass: If your vehicle is not battered, take +1 integrity* Ride it out: Take +1 momentum
Clash: When you are in a bad spot and fight back against a foe at close quarters, roll +iron*; when you exchange fire at a distance, roll +edge.
[Strong Hit: 5 + 1 + 0 = 6 vs 5 | 3]
On a strong hit, mark progress twice. You overwhelm your foe and are in control. (approach vents, charge shields with arcanicity, zap!)
Gain Ground: When you are in control and take action in a fight to reinforce your position or move toward an objective, envision your approach and roll. If you are…
In pursuit, fleeing, or maneuvering: Roll +edge*
[Weak Hit: 5 + 1 + 0 = 6 vs 5 | 8]
On a hit, you stay in control. On a weak hit, choose one.
Mark progress* (8 progress) Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move)
(Into vents: ironside Doomspire)
Take Decisive Action: When you seize an objective in a fight, envision how you take decisive action. Then, roll the challenge dice and compare to your progress.
If you are in control, check the result as normal. If you are in a bad spot, count a strong hit without a match as a weak hit, and a weak hit as a miss.
[Progress Roll: Escaping the Skysquid: Strong Hit = 8 vs 4 | 3] 9 momentum
On a strong hit, you prevail. Take +1 momentum.
Escaping the Sky Squid complete
Journey to Conflict: one box filled (3/10)
Vow: 2 ticks on Disrupt Armada at Conflict (.5/10)
Technomancy When you immerse yourself in arcane technology, roll +wits.
[Weak Hit: 3 + 3 + 0 = 6 vs 2 | 10]
Strong hit : Add the value of the action die to your arcanicity track. You may Secure an Advantage or Face danger +arcanicity to create minor magitech effects. If you do, suffer -1 arcanicity, and take +1 momentum on a hit. Weak Hit: as above, but it's exhausting. Endure Stress (2 Stress).
Endure Stress Suffer: Ironsworn: Starforged Rulebook (pg. 202) keyboard_arrow_down When you face mental strain, shock, or despair, suffer -1 spirit for minor stress, -2 for serious stress, or -3 for major stress. If your spirit is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining stress.
Then, if your spirit is 0 or you choose to resist the stress, roll +spirit or +heart, whichever is higher.
[Strong Hit: 6 + 3 + 0 = 9 vs 8 | 4] +1 Spirit (4)
On a strong hit, choose one.
Shake it off: If you are not shaken, take +1 spirit Embrace the darkness: Take +1 momentum
Secure an Advantage Adventure: Ironsworn: Starforged Rulebook (pg. 148) keyboard_arrow_down When you assess a situation, make preparations, or attempt to gain leverage, envision your action and roll. If you act…
With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits [Strong Hit: 5 + 3 + 0 = 8 vs 5 | 1]
On a hit, you succeed. On a strong hit, take both. On a weak hit, choose one.
Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move) *
Infiltrator: When you make a move to break into a secure site, infiltrate a protected area, or hack or manipulate a secure system, add +1 and take +1 momentum on a hit. On a strong hit with a match, access is easier than expected; take another +1 momentum.
Undertake an Expedition Exploration: Ironsworn: Starforged Rulebook (pg. 169) keyboard_arrow_down When you trailblaze a route through perilous space, journey over hazardous terrain, or survey a mysterious site, give the expedition a name and rank. Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision your approach. If you…
Keep under the radar: Roll +shadow [Weak Hit: 5 + 2 + 2 = 9 vs 10 | 7]
On a strong hit, you reach a waypoint. Envision the location and mark progress per the rank of the expedition (1 box)
On a weak hit, as above, but this progress costs you. Choose one.
Suffer costs en route: Make a suffer move (-2), or two suffer moves (-1). Face a peril at the waypoint: Envision what you encounter.*
Vault Waypoint: First Look: Excessive heat, Signs of invasive lifeforms Feature: Looted or empty containers Peril: Toxic atmosphere, Rivals seek what lay within
Doomspire Oracle Arrays Exploring the Doomspire
Trouble in the Doomspire
Post-credit scene:
Spends time preparing Finishes important tasks right away Pays attention to detail Enjoys having a set schedule Emotionally stable Deals well with stress Rarely feels sad or depressed Doesn't worry much Is very relaxed Dislikes Change Does not enjoy new things Resists new ideas Not very imaginative Dislikes abstract or theoretical concepts Prefers solitude Feels exhausted when having to socialize a lot Finds it difficult to start conversations Dislikes making small talk Carefully thinks things through before speaking Dislikes being the center of attention
Faction: House Montisario Is Alexis revealed to be a shapeshifter? 77 (no) | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 3 The Doomspire | 17 May 2023 | 00:28:42 | |
The crew of the Dead Reckoning navigate the perils of the Void Sea, finding refuge but also a profound and possibly deadly mystery. That mystery, however, must wait; Mina, Cadmus and Barbican have a far more immediate threat to deal with. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6nWp8jjIFCv-GollpiWTMpWMFwrm0GGnQ3qk7QaPWE/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Google Docs Voice Typing commands: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en#zippy=%2Cadd-punctuation%2Cselect-text%2Cformat-your-document Lady Blackbird: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://ladyblackbird.org/downloads/lady_blackbird.pdf Mechanics Begin a session: peril lies ahead, or lurks just out of view
Auto-oracle: The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Exposed Relic
Bing Prompt: Genre; magitech. Interpret this prompt for a remote event, in the context of an intrigue-heavy adventure, in which skyships travel across the Void Sea: Exposed Relic. The answer has something to do with a peril that lies ahead, or lurks just out of view.
Bing response: A massive metal structure rises from the mist. It is a doomspire, a colossal weapon of war that could shoot beams of pure energy and destroy entire fleets. doomspires are ancient, and supposedly long-dormant, but this one seems to be active.
Secure an Advantage: When you assess a situation, make preparations, or attempt to gain leverage, envision your action and roll. If you act…
With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits
[Weak Hit: 6 + 3 + 0 = 9 vs 5 | 9]
On a hit, you succeed. On a weak hit, choose one.
Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move)
Undertake an Expedition: When you trailblaze a route through perilous space, journey over hazardous terrain, or survey a mysterious site, give the expedition a name and rank. Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision your approach. If you…
Stay vigilant: Roll +wits
[Weak Hit: 4 + 3 + 0 = 7 vs 7 | 4]
On a strong hit, you reach a waypoint. Envision the location and mark progress per the rank of the expedition.
On a weak hit, as above, but this progress costs you. Choose one.
Suffer costs en route: Make a suffer move (-2), or two suffer moves (-1). Face a peril at the waypoint: Envision what you encounter.
Burn Momentum? No Lose Momentum: When you are delayed or disadvantaged, suffer -1 momentum for a minor setback, -2 for a serious setback, or -3 for a major setback.
Nature of Waypoint: 70
1-40: void sea 41-80: landmass 81-90: derelict 91-00: ancient site
Oceanic landmass Settlements: none Seen from distance: orbiting moon, strong tide
Undertake an Expedition
When you trailblaze a route through perilous space, journey over hazardous terrain, or survey a mysterious site, give the expedition a name and rank. Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision your approach. If you…Stay vigilant: Roll +wits
[Strong Hit: 6 + 3 + 0 = 9 vs 1 | 1] MATCH
On a strong hit, you reach a waypoint. Envision the location and mark progress per the rank of the expedition.
Waypoint: Void Sea: Debris field: Sighting: Creature boneyard Opportunity: Advance warning of an environmental threat (+1 from Match)
Explore a Waypoint: When you divert from an expedition to examine a notable location, roll +wits.
[Miss: 4 + 3 + 1 = 8 vs 9 | 9] MATCH
On a miss, you encounter an immediate hardship or threat, and must Pay the Price. On a miss with a match, you may instead Confront Chaos.
[Confront Chaos: Site of a baffling disappearance] [Confront Chaos: Technology warped for dark purpose] [Confront Chaos: Destructive lifeform of monstrous proportion] multiple skysquid
Enter the Fray: When you initiate combat or are forced into a fight, envision your objective and give it a rank. If the combat includes discrete challenges or phases, set an objective with a rank for each.
Then, roll to see if you are in control. If you are…
On the move: Roll +edge Facing off against your foe: Roll +heart In the thick of it at close quarters: Roll +iron * Preparing to act against an unaware foe: Roll +shadow Caught in a trap or sizing up the situation: Roll +wits
[Weak Hit: 6 + 1 + 0 = 7 vs 4 | 10]: In control
On a weak hit, choose one.
Take +2 momentum You are in control *
Gain Ground: When you are in control and take action in a fight to reinforce your position or move toward an objective, envision your approach and roll. If you are…
In pursuit, fleeing, or maneuvering: Roll +edge Charging boldly into action, coming to the aid of others, negotiating, or commanding: Roll +heart Gaining leverage with force, powering through, or making a threat: Roll +iron Hiding, preparing an ambush, or misdirecting: Roll +shadow Coordinating a plan, studying a situation, or cleverly gaining leverage: Roll +wits*
[Weak Hit: 4 + 3 + 0 = 7 vs 4 | 9]
On a hit, you stay in control. On a weak hit, choose one.
Mark progress Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move)
Strike: When you are in control and assault a foe at close quarters, roll +iron; when you attack at a distance, roll +edge*. (Cadmus and Barbican man the light cannon)
[Weak Hit: 3 + 1 + 0 = 4 vs 5 | 1]
On a weak hit, mark progress twice, but you expose yourself to danger. You are in a bad spot. | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 2 Crossing the Rubicon | 03 May 2023 | 00:29:42 | |
With scrap pirates closing in, Mina and her companions must think quickly: will they flee, or stand and fight? And even if they should escape, what then? How will they survive, uncertain and unprepared, in one of the most hostile environments in the Chained World?
Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fTPrz_y4iogQMs12PdeQ6kHon3113ysjwpOCEHTvExY/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Mechanics Secure an Advantage: When you assess a situation, make preparations, or attempt to gain leverage, envision your action and roll. If you act with expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits
[Strong Hit: 3 + 3 + 0 = 6 vs 2 | 3]
On a hit, you succeed. On a strong hit, take both:
Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move) Mina checks out the ship's systems, and determines her hull will survive the cloud layer far better than the enemy ship
Face Danger: When you attempt something risky or react to an imminent threat, envision your action and roll. If you act…
With resolve, command, or sociability: Roll +heart
[Weak Hit: 3 + 2 + 1 = 6 vs 2 | 10] On a weak hit, you succeed, but not without a cost. Make a suffer move (-1).
Withstand Damage: When your vehicle faces a damaging situation or environment, suffer -1 integrity for minor damage, -2 for serious damage, or -3 for major damage. If your integrity is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining damage. Then, if your integrity is 0 or you choose to resist the damage, roll +integrity.
Reinforced Hull: When you Withstand Damage, add +1. On a strong hit, take +1 momentum.
[Strong Hit: 4 + 4 + 1 = 9 vs 6 | 3] On a strong hit, choose one.
Bypass: If your vehicle is not battered, take +1 integrity Ride it out: Take +1 momentum
Mina is able to crank up the magical shields. 5 Integrity, +1 momentum. Safe (for now).
Undertake an Expedition: When you trailblaze a route through perilous space, journey over hazardous terrain, or survey a mysterious site, give the expedition a name and rank. Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision your approach. If you Stay vigilant: Roll +wits
[Miss: 4 + 3 + 0 = 7 vs 7 | 9] On a miss, you arrive at a waypoint to confront an immediate hardship or threat. Do not mark progress, and Pay the Price.
Waypoint: Interestingly Lonely (a derelict ship)
Name: Rubicon Condition Heavily damaged Outer First Look Sending a signal or message Inner First Look Corroded surfaces
Board to find navigation equipment & supplies
Check Your Gear: When you check to see if you have a specific helpful item or resource, roll +supply.
[Strong Hit: 3 + 5 + 0 = 8 vs 3 | 4] On a strong hit, you have it, and are ready to act. Take +1 momentum.
Explore a Waypoint: When you divert from an expedition to examine a notable location, roll +wits.
[Strong Hit: 3 + 3 + 0 = 6 vs 5 | 5] On a strong hit, choose one.
Find an opportunity: Envision a favorable insight, situation, resource, or encounter. Then, take +2 momentum. Gain progress: Mark progress on your expedition, per its rank. On a strong hit with a match, you may instead Make a Discovery.
Is there anything of interest aboard? The event relates to a Situation: War on the League of Free Nations If required, here's a Mythic 2 Action and theme: Deposit Opposition And here's a Mythic 2 Descriptor and Focus: Loyally Modern
Deposit Opposition: The Rubicon was once a secret weapon of the Empire, capable of depositing powerful bombs on enemy cities from high above. However, it was sabotaged by a group of rebels who opposed the Empire’s tyranny and wanted to end the war. They managed to infiltrate the skyship and plant explosives that caused it to crash into the Void Sea, where it remained hidden.
Loyally Modern: The League of Free States is a coalition of former colonies that broke away from the Empire and formed their own independent nations. They are loyal to each other and share a common vision of progress and innovation. They have developed advanced magitech that rivals the Empire’s, such as airships, firearms, and automatons. They are determined to defend their freedom and sovereignty from the Empire’s aggression. | |||
| TLAS3 Chapter 1 Dead Reckoning | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:32:44 | |
With the Web lost beneath the ruins of the opera house, it falls to another to take up the baton in the struggle against the Unseen. But how to strike back against so implacable a foe? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E96oWUXGTb3SOOhZnqrY18VFat6PaAPmN7U931KQK-I/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent MechanicsRoll to find out who makes it to the ship alongside Mina:
CEO odds set: 1/6 chance of extended event
[Begin a Session: Seemingly unrelated situations are shown to be connected] TLA Oracle (what situations?) The event relates to a Starforged Action and Theme: Uncover Resource TLA Oracle (what resource?) The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Automated Creature
Swear an Iron Vow (Heart) (Disrupt armada at Conflict) [Weak Hit: 5 + 2 + 0 = 7 vs 8 | 5] On a weak hit, you are determined but begin your quest with more questions than answers. Take +1 momentum (3), and envision what you do to find a path forward: Board the skyship and…
Face Danger (Shadow) Trick the pilot out of the drop chute [Weak Hit: 4 + 2 + 0 = 6 vs 5 | 6] On a weak hit, you succeed, but not without a cost. Make a suffer move (-1). Endure Stress (Spirit) [Weak Hit: 4 + 4 + 0 = 8 vs 10 | 7] On a weak hit, if you are not shaken, you may Lose Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 spirit. Otherwise, press on.
Gearhead: With sufficient time (a couple of hours or more), you may Face Danger to assemble or enhance a device for a powerful but limited role. On a hit, the device is ready for use. One time only, when you or an ally make a move aided by the device, take an automatic strong hit. If you are in a fight, also mark progress.
Face Danger (extract Cadmus and Barbican from the box: On a strong hit, you are successful. Take +1 momentum.
Does Mina know how to fly a Skyship? 50/50 [Ask the Oracle: Yes] Set a Course (escape the city): When you follow a known route through perilous space, across hazardous terrain, or within a mysterious site, roll +supply. [Strong Hit: 4 + 5 + 0 = 9 vs 4 | 1] On a strong hit, you reach your destination and the situation there favors you. Take +1 momentum.
Undertake an Expedition When you trailblaze a route through perilous space, journey over hazardous terrain, or survey a mysterious site, give the expedition a name and rank. Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision your approach. If you Keep under the radar: Roll +shadow [Miss: 3 + 2 + 0 = 5 vs 7 | 5] On a miss, you are waylaid by a crisis, or arrive at a waypoint to confront an immediate hardship or threat. Do not mark progress, and Pay the Price. Pursuit? No. Ship ahead (Bargain Project) | |||
| TLAS3 Session Zero | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:14:55 | |
With Season 3 fast approaching it’s time to use this Session Zero to take a look back at worked in Season 2, as well as what didn’t, and to talk about the focus for Season 3; the story style and direction, the supporting ruleset, and the tools that will be used to support that ruleset. | |||
| TLAS2 Chapter 20 Ice and Fire | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:31:58 | |
This is it; the finale. The battle royale. The final showdown. And as the battle reaches its crescendo, it’s time to find out if anyone gets to walk away from this one alive. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13yQillaRAXatxwKgWBw5FLLulneggVTbIMTn5OfNO0g/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Perchance TLA Random event Oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Mechanics
Character List
Thread List
PCs
STARTING CHAOS FACTOR 7
Progress Clocks
Danger Clocks
Scene Start Oracle
ACTION: Spider Study (Risky, Limited) recognise that Trace is not Trace: 2d: 3,6 (Success)
Progress Clocks
CHAOS FACTOR: 6 MYTHIC Q: Does “Trace” have allies with her? (50/50) Exceptional Yes (the rest of the Crew are not the crew)
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Trace Hunt (Risky, Limited) to find Spider: 2d: 2,2 (Failure)
CONSEQUENCE: Lose Something Important (Spider): finds Spider bleeding out
CHAOS FACTOR: 7 MYTHIC Q: Can Spider talk? (50/50) No
Valerian finds Trace & Spider. “Find Sallow! Avoid enemies!”
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Valerian Survey (Risky, Limited) to track Sallow past Unseen. Rook’s Gambit: Sway: 3d: 2,2,5 (Success with Consequence): Finds Sallow & Crater
CONSEQUENCE: -1 effect (0 effect)
CHAOS FACTOR: 6 MYTHIC Q: what else is going on? https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent The event relates to a Trouble: Heat. If required, here's a Mythic 2 Action and theme: Inquire Interior. And here's a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Active Connection
The Bluecoats have found their way under the stage.
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Sallow Tinker (Risky, Limited) to patch Spider up: 3d: 4,6,5: Success (move from L3 Harm (Bleeding Out) to L2 Harm (stabbed). Spider alerts crew re Unseen.
Progress Clocks
CHAOS FACTOR: 5 MYTHIC Q: Are they found by Bluecoats? (50/50) Yes
Danger Clock: Bluecoat Squad: 0/4
ACTION: Crater Skirmish (Desperate, Standard) to fight their way past a squad of Bluecoats (Not to be Trifled with): 3d: 5,2,1 (Success with Consequence) 1XP
Danger Clock: Bluecoat Squad: 2/4
CONSEQUENCE: Lose an opportunity: new approach needed to try again (narrow quarters, Skirmish won’t work again)
CHAOS FACTOR: 6 MYTHIC Q: What are the Undying doing? https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent The event relates to a Starforged Descriptor and Focus: Frozen Home (Something to do with the Ring of Winter)
MYTHIC Q: Have the Cult attacked? (50/50): Yes
Valerian: Why is it so cold?
Progress Clocks
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Tatters Attune (Desperate, Standard) to teleport herself and bits of surrounding Bluecoats outside the opera house (Push): 3d: 6,3,1 (Success) 1XP
CHAOS FACTOR: 7 MYTHIC Q: Does she see vampires v cultists, and the opera house freezing? (Likely): Yes
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Sallow Wreck (Desperate, Standard) light the Bluecoats up with fire oil, Push, 3d: 1,3,4 (Success with Consequence) 1XP
Danger Clock: Bluecoat Squad: 4/4
Progress Clocks
CONSEQUENCE: Things Take Longer (exit blocked by fire)
Danger Clock: Building burning down: 2/6
CHAOS FACTOR: 8 MYTHIC Q: Do the Unseen attack? (50/50) Yes
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Valerian Finesse (Desperate, Standard) to tangle Unseen in ropes: 2d: 3,4 (Success with Consequence)
Progress Clocks
CONSEQUENCE: Mark Clock segments: 1
Danger Clock: Building Collapsing 6/6
CHAOS FACTOR: 9 MYTHIC Q: Harm for everyone? (Likely) Exceptional Yes (3 Harm for each hero in the opera house, this can be Resisted)
Progress Clocks
FACTION ROLLS
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| TLAS2 Chapter 19 A Night at the Opera | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:31:01 | |
With the crew’s hideout compromised, and what looks like every enemy they ever made closing in on all sides, the Web faces one final, desperate battle for survival. LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OWKVtw4rmVtwCY1E2mNcxnsXTlclRguqEf2zuMQfFtg/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Mechanics
After the result of each Action roll, change the Chaos factor based on the game state and ask a Simple Question of the Mythic Deck.
After the Mythic roll, make an NPC Tactics roll for each faction
Character List
Thread List
PCs
Factions
Progress Clocks
NPC Tactics
NPC opponents have an Aggression rating of 1 to 6, with most starting on 4.
To find an opponent's tactic for the round, roll 2D6 of the same colour and one of a different colour. If the single die comes up a 1, 2 or 3, continue the same tactic from the previous round. On a 4 or 5, total the two same-coloured dice and add Aggression, then pick from the Tactic table. If it shows a 6, roll it again and pick an action from the Twist table.
As they take or inflict wounds, gain or lose the advantage in a fight, NPC opponents' Aggression will raise or lower. Experienced fighters will change only a small amount, while green, frightened or vengeful opponents will change more. Each time someone in the fight (either PC or NPC) suffers a setback, there should be a chance for Aggression to change. If the NPCs are nervous or demoralised, Aggression will drop when they suffer a setback and rise when a PC does. If they are angry or undisciplined, Aggression will rise when they suffer a setback and drop when a PC does.
If you don't want to bother with Aggression, roll 3D6 for a tactic. If you want a more straightforward fight, without unexpected moves, drop the Twist die.
NPC Tactic table
Twist Table
MYTHIC Q: Do the vampires take damage from the roof impact? (50/50) Yes (a vampire is killed, 1 tick), Event EVENT: NPC Action (Vampires) Release Suffering (an Inquisitor is killed: 1 tick)
ACTION: Crater Wreck (Desperate, Standard): Shoot out the support strut to collapse the circle where the Unseen are standing. 2d: 5,1: Success with Consequence, 1XP
CONSEQUENCE: Take 2 Stress (ignoring the rubble raining down)
CHAOS FACTOR 6 MYTHIC Q: Does this take the Unseen out of action for now? (Likely) Yes, Event EVENT: PC Negative (Tatters) ACTION/ SUBJECT: Release Dreams (Setarra fighting for control)
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Trace Hunt (Desperate, Standard): Snipe at the leader of the Enlightenment strike team, Spider Assist (foresight). 3d: 2,3,6 Success, 1XP
CHAOS FACTOR 5 MYTHIC Q: Does the leader fall? (50/50) Yes
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Spider Sway (Desperate, Limited): persuade Seekers that the incident at Kropp’s was an accident, and Heart of Snow’s fault, and anyway, Kropp’s gone, Push, Valerian Assist, 3d: 5,2,3: Success with Consequence, 1XP
CONSEQUENCE: Mark Clock, A new obstacle or threat appears
Danger Clock: Building Collapsing 2/6
COMPLEX Q: nature of new obstacle/ threat? Agree Power (Setarra takes over)
CHAOS FACTOR 6 MYTHIC Q: Does Setarra attack a foe? (50/50) No (Crater)
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Sallow Tinker (Desperate, Limited) Open the trapdoor beneath Setarra to free Crater 3d: 1,1,2: Failure 1XP
CONSEQUENCE: Lose something important, Take 2 Stress
CHAOS FACTOR 7 MYTHIC Q: Is one of the team lost? (Likely) Yes Who? Trace
FACTION ROLLS
COMPLEX Q: Nature of the vampire trick? Defy Defense (send back gas bombs to Bluecoats)
ACTION ROLL: Valerian Sway (Desperate, Standard) to get the Unseen to shoot at the Seekers (Rook’s Gambit, 2 Stress, Sallow Assist) 4d: 2,3,5,5: Success with Consequence 1 XP
CONSEQUENCE: A new obstacle or threat appears, Mark Clock Segments
Danger Clock: Building Collapsing 4/6
COMPLEX Q: Nature of Threat/ Obstacle: Support Tool (Bluecoat tank)
CHAOS FACTOR 8 MYTHIC Q: Do the Blues fire on the demon? (Unlikely) Yes
FACTION ROLLS
ACTION: Crater Skirmish (Desperate, Standard) beat the crap out of Fonseca (Push, Spider Assist) 5d: 1,3,2,2,6 Success 1XP
CHAOS FACTOR 7 MYTHIC Q: Do the vampires attack the demon? (50/50) Exceptional No (they aid it)
FACTION ROLLS
SIMPLE Q: Is there a similarity between the Oil mindscape and the polace she is now trapped? (Unlikely) No
ACTION: Tatters Attune (Desperate, Standard) to free herself from the demon’s influence (Push) 3d: 5,3,4 (Success with Consequence)
CONSEQUENCE: Harm | |||
| TLAS2 Chapter 18 Home to Roost | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:28:18 | |
Riding high on the back of a momentous victory, the Web takes a moment back at the old opera house to regroup and consider their next steps. But a surprise visitor is about to disrupt their plans, and they will not be the last of the team’s surprises tonight… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bMRuh9uaTB93PTzJQ7wQqZmGWvCQq4CYbBWhmL4pkSo/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Mechanics Downtime Payoff: Rep: 3, move to Tier 2 (weak) Coin: 4 Heat: 7, Wanted level 3 Entanglements: Reprisals (House Montisario)
What happened to Tatters and Valerian? SIMPLE Q: Captured by Montisario? Very Likely: Yes, But
COMPLEX Q: But What? Attack Advantage, Hidden Grave Mina’s father’s mausoleum, Necropolis, for questioning away from the House of Whispers
SIMPLE Q: Is Mina looking for an alliance vs the Unseen? 50/50: Yes, But
COMPLEX Q: But what? Restore Labour, Grim Message Mina wants the team to undertake a deadly mission
Activities Valerian:
Tatters:
Sallow:
Crater:
Trace:
Spider:
Assign XP Crew 5 (no advance) Spider 1+2+2 (+1 Consort) Sallow 2+2+2 (+1 Tinker) Crater 1+2+2 (+1 Command) Trace 2+2 (+1 Attune)
FACTION CLOCKS The Unseen (IV S)
The House of Whispers (II W)
The Wraiths (II W)
The Seekers of Truth
The Demon Dimensions
Tracking down the Web and arrival order/ method
Unseen: Release corruption: the pathogen that killed the Whisperer
SIMPLE Q: Is Katari leading them? 50/50: 3,1: No, Because: she died in the warehouse flood | |||
| TLAS2 Chapter 17 To Point the Tempest | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:28:04 | |
The Web has just one more warehouse to take out, but this is the big one. It holds enough explosives to turn half of the docks into a smoking crater, and somehow the crew have to bypass a small army of security guards and take the powder out without killing half the city. But never fear; the Spider has a cunning plan… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Ahwo8ObPKXc9QN6_v5q2MrSeeI2H6ZudUbGC1LdAtw/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Mechanics INTRO SCENE: Campaign Elements Oracle
SIMPLE Q: Bluecoats? (50/50) Yes
SIMPLE Q: Known NPC? (50/50) No
PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 12/20
FLASHBACK: GATHER INFORMATION: Spider Consort to find access points into the Underpipes, Push, Crater Assists, Risky, Standard: 4d: 2,3,4,4 (Success with Consequence)
CONSEQUENCE: Worse Position: the entrance is guarded
DESCRIPTOR/ FOCUS: Immersed Machine: half-converted cultist
ACTION ROLL: Crater Skirmish, Desperate, Limited: 3d: 5,5,6 Success, 1XP
PROGRESS CLOCK: Neutralise Warehouse 2: 1/8
GROUP ACTION ROLL: Prowl, led by Sallow to infiltrate the Underpipes undetected, Risky, Limited: Critical Success (2 progress)
PROGRESS CLOCK: Neutralise Warehouse 2: 3/8
SIMPLE Q: Who do they avoid? Cultists? No
SIMPLE Q: Known group? Yes
1-2 Piperunners: Yes 3-4 HydroClan 5-6 Topsiders
FRINGE GROUP: Raiders
FACTION PROJECT: Consolidate control of valuable commodity
ACTION ROLL: Trace Hunt, to find a route to the warehouse, Sallow Assists, Risky, Standard: 2,5,1 (Success with Consequence)
PROGRESS CLOCK: Neutralise Warehouse 2: 5/8
CONSEQUENCE: Things take Longer
COMPLEX Q: Why? 17, 28: Civilized Enclosure
SIMPLE Q: Machine Cultists? Yes
DERELICT SETTLEMENT ORACLE: 62: Operations: computer core, emergency lighting
ACTION ROLL: Spider Study, to identify appropriate piping, Sallow Assist, Risky, Limited: 3d: 4,3,2: (Success with Consequence)
PROGRESS CLOCK: Neutralise Warehouse 2: 6/8
CONSEQUENCE: Mark Clock Segment
DANGER CLOCK: Detected by Cultist patrols: 2/4
ACTION ROLL: Sallow Tinker, to reroute water pipes, Crater Assist, Desperate, Standard: 3d: 3,3,6: Success. 1XP.
PROGRESS CLOCK: Neutralise Warehouse 2: 8/8: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED | |||
| TLAS2 Chapter 16 The Fire in Which we Burn | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:32:49 | |
The Web, braving a city-wide manhunt with them as the target, press on with their fight back against the Unseen and their network of terror. Our crew’s next target is a deserted warehouse, known to be used as a supply depot in the transit of Infernal Powder. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, you’d think so… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xL5sdCOLwN7ZoblJoZxRyeipl8DNkZMNLcG_4NrXsOk/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Ironsworn: Starforged: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/product-ironsworn-starforged Mechanics
CEO Roll: Faction: Seekers of Dhrume
ACTION/ THEME: 62, 33: Locate Faction DESCRIPTOR/ FOCUS: 23, 99: Contested World
PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 8/16
GROUP ACTION ROLL: Survey, led by Sallow, to check for patrols & guards around the warehouse, Risky, Limited: Success Trace: 1d: 5 Sallow: 1d: 5 Spider: 1d: 6
PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 9/16
GROUP ACTION ROLL: Prowl, led by Trace, to sneak past the guards and into the warehouse, Risky, Limited: Success Trace: 3d: 1,5,3 Sallow: 2d: 1,2: 1 Stress to Trace Spider: 1d: 4 Crater: 1d: 6
PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 10/16
ACTION ROLL: Sallow Wreck, to set the warehouse alight, Crater assist, Risky, Standard: 3d: 1,3,1 Failure
CONSEQUENCE: Lose an Opportunity, new approach needed to try again CONSEQUENCE: Mark clock segments
DANGER CLOCK: Discovery 2/6
SETUP ROLL: Sallow Tinker, to stun the enemy, Push, Desperate, 3d: 6, 4, 3: Success 1XP
ACTION ROLL: Crater Wreck, to fire a pistol at the powder barrel, Push, Risky, Standard: 3d: 6,6,3: Critical
PROGRESS CLOCK: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines 12/16
SCENE START ORACLE: Does the Scene start as expected? (Unlikely) Yes, but CAMPAIGN ELEMENTS ORACLE: Situation: War on the League of Free Nations SIMPLE Q: Are the military on the streets, or guarding the powder? (50/50) No, Because The Free Leagues have launched an attack on Kyras
COMPLEX Q: Nature of the attack Action/ Theme: 18, 61 Challenge Phenomenon Descriptor/ Focus: 11, 6 Blighted Artefact The Ring of Winter (S1C13) | |||
| TLAS2 Chapter 15 The Best Defense | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:31:13 | |
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… LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UMLqfA3aT1ud8WDFSWVxC9uIjGRTYodv5kpm77iSfqk/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Mechanics XP Web XP: 18 (3 advances)
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
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
Crater
Spider
Trace
Tatters
Valerian
Faction Clocks
ENGAGEMENT ROLL Spider, Trace, Crater, Sallow
The Plan: Assault The Detail: Destroy the Unseen’s supply lines Loadouts: all Medium
Engagement Roll: 2D
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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| TLAS2 Chapter 14 Free Bird | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:34:28 | |
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? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iqgb5_6T224B9lq5ynujiJGE0Gc7wAZKjhawpddKkSU/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Mega City One Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2X7G8wXxMf1C6QLd15D3qB?si=07e63b3a2c454162 MechanicsTatters & 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 | |||
| TLAS2 Chapter 13 Night’s Black Agents | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:26:25 | |
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? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j9snTKgsiHudWvlwZx_oVkpgCBG7tgwziRZAfpdcn_A/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Mechanics
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 | |||
| TLAS2 Chapter 12 House of Pain | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:30:03 | |
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? LinksTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bZlU1KLgyWQ1hjGCsSov5quhToE3wQ1edIT9lPnjCOI/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ 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 Blades in the Dark action rolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAl85kYCWro Mechanics
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
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