Fantasy Core RPG: Jianghu Setting Adventure Part 6

Fantasy Core RPG
© Jerry Harris 2013
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Jianghu Setting
Sample Adventure “Dark Waters Have Unknown Depths”
Part 6

One adventure’s end is another’s beginning.

Epilogue 

(1 XP for achieving 2 objectives, 2 XP for 3, 3 for returning with all of the objectives-the idol, two hostages, and a live bandit)

There are any number of permutations that this adventure can end with, so there’s no point in trying to cover them all. Definitely, delivering Shin the raider to Hanso means that the Tong’s scheme has been brought to light in some fashion. While mistakes and successes and friends and enemies should always follow the characters’ reputations around, at this point in their careers, nothing has been set in stone. If the characters have done harm to one group, they might choose to look at the characters as potential worthy allies if properly approached, instead of mortal enemies. If the characters have done well for someone, they’ll probably be inclined to work with them in the future.

Carefully consider each faction’s goals in light of the outcome of the adventure. Were the Tongs and Triads able to embarrass the new Brotherhood leader? Was the Brotherhood able to save face? Was the White Lotus able to expose the Triad’s plot? Was the Imperial government able to assert their authority in this situation? Did anyone achieve anything? What role did the characters play in the result? If they succeed, Lord Hanso will immediately anoint them as heroes, which will temporarily shield them from any immediate recriminations from others.

Any group’s agenda that’s been set back is certainly not going to give up on their overall goals. They’ll be back with a new scheme. Internal recriminations will certainly be on the way for those attached to the failure (and inevitable attempts at restoring their honor). Anyone who’s done well will want to capitalize on their success. Those implicated by scandal will be targets for vengeance. Oh, no. This adventure isn’t over by a longshot, not for anybody involved.