Adventure toolkit

Goofing around with some GM tools (WIP). Roll or choose.

THE SITE

1. The site is located in...
Select (1-4) in derelict military structure: sky castle, galleon wreck, gigaframe silo (5-8) a once prestigious abode: merchant mansion, regal palace, petty god's temple (9-12) an area of outstanding (un)natural beauty: ethereal meadow, spectral lake, floating isle (13-16) the remnants of a colossal creature: titans exoskeleton, giant worm burrow (17-20) ruins of an ancient settlement: crumbling citadel, necropolis
(What was the ancient/original purpose of the location?)

2. There is evidence the site was once inhabited by...
Select (1-4) scientists and magicians: experimenting, educating, researching (5-8) military personnel: testing a new weapon, awaiting orders, holding the line (9-12) savages (13-16) strange exotic creatures: breeding, gathering, final resting place (17-20)a cult/clan: summoning, sacrificing, initiating
(What evidence of their activities did they leave behind?)

3. The original inhabitants are no longer around because...
Select (1-4) of a natural disaster: flood, earthquake, fire (5-8) of an unnatural disaster: mana contamination, toxic mist, curse (9-12) they turned on each other: leadership dispute, went insane (13-16) they were trapped inside: sealed themselves in, sealed in by others (17-20) took their own lives
(Does this affect how you access and explore the site?)

4. The site includes...
  Select (1-4) an ancient power source: crystal, demonic spell engine (5-8) an outstanding architectural/natural feature: giant statue, waterfall, garden (9-12) a partially destroyed section (13-16) a sealed-off/invisible/inaccessible area (17-20) a dormant weapon/creature of mass destruction
(How does this affect the theme of the site (sight, sound, smells)?)

5. And, located somewhere within the site... Select (1-4) is a powerful artifact of unknown purpose (5-8) are the remains of previous adventurer (9-12) is a knowledgeable hermit/prisoner: frozen wizard, bound immortal, retired soothsayer (13-16) is a portal to another realm (17-20) are the remains of a strange beast
(How can this me made interesting hook for you players? are the rumors true? half-true?)



NEW INHABITANTS
(Optional)

6. The adventure site is now inhabited by a...
Select (1-4) sad/misunderstood creature: war-mechanoid, mischievous fairy, vegan monster (5-8) outcast/wanted noble (exiled lord, runaway bride/groom, legitimate heir) (9-12) rising/ambitious youngster: bandit prince, baby demon, skekemaster (13-16) dying overlord (17-20) broken/crestfallen hero: ronin, shamed general

7. Who wants to...
  Select (1-4) regain their previous status (5-8) remove or shift a curse they are afflicted by (9-12) get revenge on a old enemy (13-16) right a wrong (17-20) escape their troubled past

 8. But fears...
  Select (1-4) a prophecy (5-8) they may not be able to control their power (9-12) letting down their parents/masters/fiance/children (13-16) if others find out they will try to stop them (17-20) a weakness maybe exploited

9. Moving in with this character are...
 Select (1-4) their reluctant servants (5-8) their loyal minions (9-12) their family (13-16) a rabble of misfits (17-20) an assortment of dangerous wildlife



THE SURROUNDING AREA

10. The aura/activity at the site is affecting the environment by...
Select (1-4) attracting unusual creatures to the area (5-8) generating unexplained sights and sounds (9-12) polluting the local flora and fauna (13-16) affecting the weather (17-20) scaring the wildlife away

11. The residents of near by settlements are...
  Select (1-4) scared to go out (5-8) unable to continue their daily business (9-12) pretending everything is ok (13-16) troubled by strange dreams (17-20) looking for someone to investigate

12. Adventurers may first be alerted to the site by local rumors (true or false) about... Select (1-4) valuable/arcane knowledge can be found there (5-8) a mysterious and powerful object there (9-12) an unexplained and terrible event that happened in the distant past (13-16) the existence of a long forgotten place (17-20) an influx of treasure seekers to the area



MEDDLING WITH THE TIME LINE (what's going to happen if players do/don't get involved?)

13. If players do nothing...
Select (1-4) someone important goes missing (5-8) vital supplies start to run low due to the proximity/activity at the site (9-12) the environmental effects intensify and directly affect the surrounding settlements (13-16) a message is sent for help (17-20) someone sees something strange near town

14. If players still do nothing...
  Select (1-4) a powerful hero arrives following rumors (5-8) the locals arm themselves and prepare a sortie (9-12) the locals start planning an exodus (13-16) the locals stock pile supplies and batten down the hatches (17-20) the locals blame the PCs and try to get them to leave

15. If players defeat the boss...
Select (1-4) they reveal a dangerous secret (5-8) they become reflective, and peacefully accept their fate (9-12) they initiate their escape plan and scream revenge (13-16) they trigger the site to self-destruct, in attempt to take everyone with them (17-20) they break down and lament their life choices

If players don't engage, or fail to stop the boss will they will complete their goal and the gameworld will be changed forever