An event is a unique danger. Instead of danger being inherently part of the destination type, it’s only happening there, at this time. This could be an assassination attempt, a kidnapping, robbery, sabotage, or any number of exciting and perilous incidents. Events can make an otherwise unassuming place suddenly very important. Roll on the tables in this chapter if your danger is an event. # Event Details | Detail | Result | | ------------------- | ---------------------------------- | | [[#Event Type]] | `dice:[[Dangers - Event#^22e791]]` | | [[#Participants]] | `dice:[[Dangers - Event#^f48f20]]` | | [[#Event Tense]] | `dice:[[Dangers - Event#^cd388b]]` | | [[#Preparation]] | `dice:[[Dangers - Event#^5db82c]]` | | [[#Key Individual]] | `dice:[[Dangers - Event#^a2636d]]` | | [[#Response Type]] | `dice:[[Dangers - Event#^aad4d0]]` | ^ce23c1 # Tables ## Event Type What kind of event is this? | d20 | Event Type | | --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Assassination.** A person, group or entity is trying (or is about to try) to make an attempt on an important person’s life. | | 2 | **Welcome.** A person, group or entity is meeting (or about to meet) someone or something not from the local area. | | 3 | **Betrayal.** A person, group or entity is breaking faith with (or about to break faith with) an entity who trusts them. | | 4 | **Communication.** A person, group or entity is attempting (or intends to attempt) to get an important message out. | | 5 | **Escape.** A person, group or entity being held captive is trying (or about to try) to get out. | | 6 | **Exchange.** A person, group or entity is doing (or about to do) a deal at the destination. | | 7 | **Sabotage.** A person, group or entity is trying (or about to try) to stop something, good or ill, from succeeding or working properly. | | 8 | **Hostage Situation.** A person, group or entity is holding (or about to hold) hostages at or from the destination. | | 9 | **Fight.** A person, group or entity is fighting (or about to fight) another. | | 10 | **Avenging.** A person or group is attempting (or about to attempt) to get retribution in response to a wrong committed against someone important to them. | | 11 | **Vengeance.** A person, group or entity was wronged and is attempting (or about to attempt) to get retribution for themselves. | | 12 | **Infiltration.** A person, group or entity is trying (or about to try) to get into the destination. | | 13 | **Intimidation.** A person, group or entity is trying (or about to try) to use fear and threats to get what they want. | | 14 | **Takeover.** A person, group or entity is attempting (or about to attempt) to take over the destination. | | 15 | **Kidnapping.** A person, group or entity is attempting (or about to attempt) to unlawfully take someone into their custody. | | 16 | **Ritual.** A person, group or entity is performing (or about to perform) a magical ritual. | | 17 | **Chase.** A person, group or entity is pursuing (or about to pursue) someone or something else. | | 18 | **Scam.** A person, group or entity is trying (or about to try) to trick someone else. | | 19 | **Heist.** A person, group or entity is attempting (or about to attempt) to steal something. | | 20 | **Destruction.** A person, group or entities destroying (or about to destroy) the destination. | ^22e791 ## Participants What sort of group is causing or directly involved in the event? >[!note] Not Necessarily Evil… >Groups of people are complex, and very rarely are all participants truly the same. As such, many groups (yes, event cults!) may not necessarily be evil. Consider what motivates them, what they’re willing to do in service to their leader, goal, or directives. Do they have lines they won’t or can’t cross? Do they have lines they must cross? Why? | d20 | Participants | | --- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Assassins.** A group of hired killers. | | 2 | **Bandits.** A group of criminals, usually involved in violent crime. | | 3 | **Celestial.** A heavenly entity or group, often seeking to do something good. | | 4 | **Conquerors.** A group focused on dominating, or taking over, a location or area. | | 5 | **Covert Operatives.** A group acting in a secret capacity known only to a select few. | | 6 | **Cultists.** A group who admires and follows a leader, group, or even an abstract concept. Outsiders typically view their degree of devotion as extreme, strange, or misplaced. | | 7 | **Explorers.** A group focused on discovering things ancient and forgotten, or that which is currently new and uncharted. | | 8 | **Gang.** A group of ruffians or toughs, united in a shared hierarchy | | 9 | **Inexperienced.** A group that has never done this sort of thing before, but is likely doing so out of desperation, or some outside pressure. | | 10 | **Infernal.** A hellish entity or group, often seeking to do something evil. | | 11 | **Law Enforcement.** A group whose focus is maintaining order in a civilized area. | | 12 | **Mages.** A group of spellcasters. | | 13 | **Mercenaries.** A private fighting force for hire, either for direct combat, or as guards. | | 14 | **Merchant’s Guild.** A group of individuals with a shared interest in business and trade. | | 15 | **Military.** A fighting force working in an official capacity for a government, monarch or other powerful entity | | 16 | **Religious.** A group focused on holy (or unholy) matters. | | 17 | **Scientists.** A group focused on unlocking the secrets of the universe and the natural world. | | 18 | **Spies.** A group actively attempting to acquire sensitive or valuable information. | | 19 | **Transport Service.** A group whose focus is on the movement of goods or passengers from one location to another. | | 20 | **Treasure Hunters.** A group focussed on the discovery and acquisition of long-lost caches of valuables. | ^f48f20 ## Event Tense Is the event currently in progress, or about to happen? | d6 | Event Tense | | --- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1-4 | **Future.** The event has not happened yet, but is going to happen soon | | 5-6 | **Present.** The event is in progress. | ^cd388b ## Preparation How prepared are those trying to carry out the event? | d12 | Preparation | | ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Unprepared.** Those involved are rushing, missing one or more important things, or do not have a solid enough plan for the operation to go smoothly, or even be successful at all. | | 2-4 | **Ill-Prepared.** Those involved are somewhat prepared, but not all aspects of the situation have been covered, or the plan has some holes. The operation may just be sloppy. | | 5-9 | **Prepared.** Those involved are prepared, and have put the proper measures in place. If their plans are executed properly, success is a reasonable expectation. | | 10-11 | **Well-Prepared.** Those involved are very prepared, with contingencies accounted for, and backup plans in place. They should be able to adapt to small things going wrong. Success is a very reasonable, even likely, expectation. | | 12 | **Extremely Prepared.** Those involved have prepared obsessively, considered every small detail, and accounted for just about every eventuality. Success is all but assured. | ^5db82c ## Key Individual What is the main personality trait of the key individual causing, or directly involved in, the event? This may or may not be the group leader. | d20 | Key Individual | | --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Adaptable.** This individual anticipates change and enjoys opportunities, deals, and negotiations. If a situation is not going their way, their priority is to put themselves in the best possible position, even if it means turning on a former ally (provided the penalties for doing so aren’t an adequate deterrent). | | 2 | **Aggressive.** This individual is always ready to strike, look for an opening, or take some kind of advantage. When they see a weakness or opportunity they can exploit, they do so immediately, with commitment and gusto. | | 3 | **Apprehensive.** This individual is unsure, and taking direct action is hard for them. Some concern makes them hesitate when it comes to certain aspects of the event. | | 4 | **Charismatic.** This individual is very affable and pleasant. They deal with their problems with smiles and clever words, so that enemies view them as a friend (or, at least, not a threat). They would much rather make allies than enemies. | | 5 | **Commanding.** This individual has the presence of a military leader, and speaks in a tone that does not brook argument. They know what needs to be done, and expect their orders to be followed. They do not enjoy having their authority challenged. | | 6 | **Confused.** This individual has missed a detail about the event and is confused. They are either not sure of their role, that of someone else, or even the intention of the event. They find comfort in solid answers, and appreciate putting their trust in someone else. | | 7 | **Distracted.** This individual does not appear to be fully focussed on the task at hand. There is something else that they are concerned or excited about that takes over their thoughts from time to time. | | 8 | **Excited.** This individual is pumping with adrenaline; they’re thrilled to be involved with this event. Their particular job, the task as a whole, the intended target, or some other detail about the event especially appeals to them in some way. | | 9 | **Exhausted.** This individual is tired, and would rather not be doing what they’re doing. Perhaps they’ve taken part in events like this many times before and it’s gotten old or, alternatively, maybe this event is just too much for them to deal with. | | 10 | **Focused.** This individual has pushed all distractions unrelated to the event from their mind. All they care about is completing the task in the best way possible. It would take something significant to distract them from their goal. | | 11 | **Happy.** This individual is genuinely enjoying themselves and is happy to be doing what they’re doing. If they’re not under immediate threat, they have a good attitude, and are generally friendly. | | 12 | **Irritable.** This individual is on edge, and is proving impatient. They may be prone to outbursts or making rash decisions, and they don’t deal well with interruptions or inconveniences. | | 13 | **Joker.** This individual uses humor or levity at any and all opportunities. Making light of a situation helps them deal with tension. They will joke even in the toughest of situations in order to keep their own spirits up, and/or those they are working with. | | 14 | **Mixed-Up.** This individual is a participant in the event by accident, or against their wishes. They feel like they aren’t supposed to be here, or don’t belong. | | 15 | **Modest.** This individual is incredibly gifted in a certain discipline, but doesn’t let on that they are. They keep to themselves, or have little time for extravagance or flashiness. Instead, they prefer to let their results speak for themselves. | | 16 | **Overconfident.** This individual thinks they know more than they do, or are more capable than they actually are. They approach situations with conviction and enthusiasm, but may quickly find that they’re in over their head. | | 17 | **Personal.** This individual has a personal attachment to the goal of the event, which could mean they are not very emotionally stable. They may be helping to carry out the event, or may instead have been brought along as a safety or security measure. | | 18 | **Scared.** This individual is nervous or frightened about something having to do with the event. Their worries may be about something they have to do, something they know or believe will happen, or the consequences, once it has happened. | | 19 | **Specialist.** This individual is extremely good at a certain task that relates directly to the event. They are extremely confident when they are in their element, and anyone challenging them in their specialist field is likely to come up short. | | 20 | **Veteran.** This individual has had lots of experience with this sort of event, and knows exactly what they’re doing. They are calm under pressure, and their word is trusted by others involved with the event. <br><br>*(+2 to Response Type roll)* | ^a2636d ## Response Type How does the key individual, or group leader, involved in the event respond if things start to go badly? | d10 | Response Type | | --- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Panic.** The individual or leader responds with little coordination. There is no attempt at organizing or salvaging the situation. Everyone in the group runs or tries to save themselves the best way they know how. The leader, in this moment, shows a massive lack of leadership skill. | | 2 | **Cowardice.** The individual or leader responds by begging, pleading, groveling or doing anything else to save their own skin (and ideally, but to a lesser extent, the skins of the others in their group). | | 3 | **Backup Plan.** The individual or leader responds with a contingency plan that has been arranged in case the event goes poorly. This plan should involve them walking away with their life, and with as much of their objective completed as possible. | | 4 | **Flight.** The individual or leader responds with a coordinated retreat. They know when they’re in a bad position, and feel that discretion is the better part of valor; better to pull back and try again at a later time. Combat is only engaged in to help facilitate the retreat. If they can run without engaging, they will. | | 5 | **Go Down Fighting.** The individual or leader responds by standing their ground. They refuse to be beaten, and will fight to the last, believing that if the problem can be overcome, the event can still be salvaged. Only when faced with overwhelming odds will they actually relent. | | 6 | **Hide.** The individual or leader responds by retreating, hiding, and then planning a counterstrike. They will have provided instruction on where to go and meet up if things go badly. Once they have successfully escaped and hidden, they will regroup and coordinate an attack on whoever was responsible for the event’s complication. | | 7 | **Intimidate.** The leader or individual responds with threats, attempting to present an impression of their own power, or the futility of those that oppose them. They prefer to step up to the opposition and make them feel small, powerless, or otherwise incapable of achieving success. | | 8 | **Lie.** The individual or leader responds by presenting a falsified claim, such as ‘new’ information, that those interfering with the event may not have. They will likely try to distract, or set up some other action, such as framing those responsible for causing them trouble, or possibly even enlisting their aid. | | 9 | **Negotiation.** The individual or leader responds with diplomacy, in an attempt to get out of the situation with their life and the event’s goal intact. They are willing to make deals, and may be open to concessions, if the interfering group allows this. | | 10 | **Reinforcements.** The individual or leader responds with a signal calling for help, or has someone observe the situation, ready to intervene. When the signal is given, more support shows up. | ^aad4d0