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TLAS2 Chapter 8 Revelation

After barely surviving two desperately challenging missions, the dispirited members of the Web return to their headquarters to lick their wounds. But the Spider has a bombshell to drop that will paint all their recent discoveries in a stark new light. Links Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JY23uAQZEk5XoRIjgCQbHs_mj0R5TXcOSiMJwRx04JY/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 Downtime Payoff: 4 Coin 2 Heat 10 (Wanted 1) Entanglements: Usual Suspects (Frake (Flint’s locksmith) arrested & questioned: vanished)   Valerian: Recover (complete), Vice (shopping): -2 Stress Spider: Vice x2 (debt to Circle of Flame): -7 Stress Sallow: Vice (erotic reflexology): -4 Stress, Recover (¼) Crater: Vice x2 (Dreamdust): -2 Stress Trace: Vice (prayers to Fove): -5 Stress, Train (Resolve) Tatters: Train x 2 (Resolve)   XP assigned   I CHING QUESTION:: What opportunities present themselves? (63, 27): Settled, Nourishment. Take stock, observe others, then act.    FACTION CLOCKS Unseen: Infiltrate the City Council +1, Expand into other cities +1 House of Whispers: Win House Montisario influence on the City Council +2 The Wraiths: Recruit expert thieves +2, Secure an arcane ally +1 The Silver Nails: Lord Tortemus: Rule the Silver Nails COMPLETE, Obtain arcane secrets +1   TAROT QUESTION: What has the House of Whispers done to gain influence? Past: Justice: a carefully weighed decision has been taken  Present: Queen of Wands: people are brought together (Mina and Tristan) Future: Ace of Swords: a puzzle or challenge will be solved, an opportunity realised   The Montisario/ Toreth union will shift the balance of power away from the Arch Dominar.    RUNIC READING (Cross): To what end? The Underlying Influence: Fehu (inverted): a fall from favour (Montisario and Toreth) The Obstacle: Tiwaz: A successful end to a conflict, that will come with a price (the War) The Blessing: Algiz: A protector or ally (Dhrume) The Road Ahead: Ingwaz: Earth, nature, growth (increase influence The Destination: Laguz: Water, change, risk (expansion of the empire)   IRONSWORN ORACLE: Why did the Web take a stand? Demand Superstition (resist religious conformity)   SIMPLE Q: Did they believe the Unseen were backing the Cult? (Likely) 5,5,3 Yes, But (they dont’ know why)   SIMPLE Q: was the source of this intel Doctor Kropp? (Likely) 6,5,5 Yes

TLAS2 Chapter 7 A Handful of Dust

Valerian’s team have penetrated into the very heart of their enemy’s stronghold. Now they must enter the Great Machine itself, if they are to discover the secret of the infernal powder. But what horrors will they face, and what sacrifices will they be prepared to make in return for knowledge?   Links Transcript:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FeFJ8Fem1tHy0eHYBoSNWvTdoMN8vudAti7oESamfD8/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 Bravo Team   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 8/12   GM ORACLE: Give or take a resource or an opportunity: 361. 141 (Skull reading book, dripping test tube) Flint studying Sacred Machine Oil in the Lever’s sacred book   SIMPLE Q: Does he learn anything useful? Unlikely: 6 Yes, and… COMPLEX Q: What does he learn? 524, 441 (Bleeding egg, 2 arrow bow) The cultists believe the machine is alive, and that the oil is like it’s blood. Those that can survive ingesting it can become living weapons, part of the machine.    ACTION: Trace Hunt (Risky) explore the Machine, Flint Assist (1 Stress), reduced Effect: 2d+1d: 6,1,6 Crit!   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 10/12   COMPLEX Q: What do they find? 441, 416 (2 arrow bow, flying dagger) Killing Grounds (kills some rats but not others)   ACTION: Trace Prowl (Risky) bypass the killing field, Push (2 Stress), Flint Assist (1 Stress), reduced Effect: 2d+1d+1d: 4,5,6,4: Success    CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 11/12   COMPLEX Q: What does she find? 642, 523 (female symbol, many people) The Priestesses of the Cult (only women can pass the killing grounds)   ACTION: Trace Survey (Desperate), Push (2 Stress) locate the fracture: 1d+1d: 4,4 Success & consequence: Lose Something Important:    CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 12/12   Rupture to the Demon Dimensions: demons emerge, and are blasted to dust by the priestess’ ritual.    SIMPLE Q: Is the something lost Flint? 5,2: Yes, but   COMPLEX Q: What do you mean, But? 442, 562 (spooky man, poisonous mushroom)   He’s not dead. Flint drinks Machine oil, and is transformed

TLAS2 Chapter 6 The Long Drop

The Spider’s mission to capture the Vale Sisters comes under greater and greater pressure, as chaos engulfs the Mustang and deadly new foes emerge. Can the crew possibly snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?  Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vfdRvbbM2miZXuaV9ZMrW6vtTsYx5hWCxDMXRnUNRMc/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 Rakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRq1Ksh-32g Mechanics   Alpha Team   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 6/12   GM Oracle: Introduce a new threat, or advance an existing one   SIMPLE Q: Tortemus? 50/50 1,6 Yes   COMPLEX Q: What happens? 654, 233 (wing, serrated sword)  Airborne vampire spawn attack   CLOCK (Lord Tortemus): Rule the Silver Nails 4/8   SIMPLE Q: Does Heart-of-Snow see it coming? 50/50 6,1 Yes   COMPLEX Q: What does he do? 522, 632 (bird in flight, fire pit) Flees the casino, sets a fire to cover escape   ACTION: Sallow Wreck (Risky) disable flight to force an evacuation of the Mustang, Fine Wrecking Tools (+1 Effect) DEVIL’S BARGAIN: Unexpected complication (NPC, faction, situation, environment) 153, 542 (cog, dragonfly) Destroy hover machinery rather than disable 2d+1d: 4,2,1 Success with Consequence: a new obstacle or threat appears   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 9/12   CLOCK: Mustang Falling 0/4   COMPLEX Q: nature of obstacle/ threat? 224, 345 (fractured circle, eye spy) Inter-factional battle, and Discovery of an Unseen, blocking access to the Sisters & Seresh (reduced Effect)   ACTION: Cutter Skirmish (Desperate: +1XP) to get close to the Sisters (-1 Effect from Crowd), scary weapon: meat hook (+1 Effect) DEVIL’S BARGAIN: this grants Tortemus an advantage (+2 on Clock) 2d+1d: 5,5,3: Success with Serious Consequence: Mark a Clock (+2 on Clock), gain Tortemus as an enemy   CLOCK (Lord Tortemus): Rule the Silver Nails 8/8 COMPLETE: turns on the Sisters   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 11/12   FLASHBACK: Sallow wired the stained glass wall to explode (+2 Stress) FLASHBACK: Spider hid Tatters on board the Void Cutter, with orders (+2 Stress)   ACTION: Salow Wreck (Desperate +1XP) Blow the window out and tip everyone out (Crater Assist +1 Stress) DEVIL’S BARGAIN: Offend or anger a faction: Silver Nails 2d+1d+1d: 1,1,2,2 Failure, Serious Consequence: Lose something Important: the Vale Sisters: Mission Failure

TLAS2 Chapter 5 The Doomsinger

Valerian and his crew continue their quest for the source of the Infernal Powder, penetrating into the very heart of the Machine Cultists’ lair. Meanwhile, aboard the Mustang Casino, the Spider’s mission to capture the Vale sisters runs into a dangerous complication.  Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ter5vwfqdGfx-fpXQDOdSpfDdwtpZRNQCroDrPBM0Z0/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 The First Law trilogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Law-Trilogy-Boxed-Set/dp/1473213703/ref=asc_df_1473213703/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311040647414&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6845380249869622516&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041106&hvtargid=pla-434044947806&psc=1 Mechanics Alpha Team   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 4/12   CLOCK: Get past security (0/4)   SETUP ACTION: Sallow Tinker (Risky): crack locks into security station: 2d: 1,3: Consequence (-1d for follow up)   ACTION: Crater Wreck (Risky): smash alarm systems 2d-1d: 3 Fail: Consequence: A new obstacle or threat appears: 211, 142 (snowflake heart, 4 leaf clover) Heart-of-Snow, an Urian Doomsinger (predicted they would be here)   FLASHBACK: Spider set this up with Heart-of-Snow (2 Stress).  ACTION: Spider Sway (Desperate), 1 XP, Push (2 Stress), Sallow Assists (1 Stress), 3d: 1,2,2: serious consequence: many more guards, and 2 stress each for Spider and Sallow   Simple Q: Does Heart-of-Snow fight? (Unlikely): Yes   CLOCK: Escape the guards 0/4   CLOCK: Escape Heart of Snow: 0/4   ACTION: Crater Skirmish (Desperate 1 XP), Push (2 stress) for Not to be Trifled With: take on a small group on equal footing + Devils Bargain: 2 ticks for Tortemus (rule Silver Nails) + Sallow Assist (trip) (1 Stress): (Risky) 2d+1d+1d: 5,2,2,4: Success with Consequence: -1 effect   CLOCK: Escape the guards 1/4   ACTION: Sallow Wreck (Saboteur) (Risky) Cut the lights: 2d: 1,1 Consequence: Zapped    SETUP: Spider Study (Risky): understand magical security measures: 4,3: Success with consequence: things take longer   ACTION: Crater Skirmish (Desperate, 1 XP, reduced effect), 2d: 6,6: Critical: +1 Effect   CLOCK: Escape the guards 3/4   ACTION: Sallow: Tinker (Desperate, 1 XP): create arcane feedback, 2d+1 (setup): 6,3,3 Success   CLOCK: Escape the guards 4/4   ACTION: Spider Sway (Risky) this is not your fight: 1d: 1, Consequence: End up in a worse position: -1 position (can try again if failure)   ACTION: Spider Sway (Desperate) try again, Devil’s Bargain (Blood Debt): 2,5: success with consequence: lose something important: 162, 461(hooded assassin, labelled potion)   The identity of the Whisperer’s poisoner   SIMPLE Q: Is it Doctor Kropp? Likely: Yes, But: an unwilling participant   Doctor Eli Kropp, of Doctor Kropp’s Alchemical Emporium, in the Mercer’s Quarter   CLOCK: Escape Heart of Snow: 2/4: he retains a hold   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 6/12 Bravo Team   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 6/12   GATHER INFO: Flint leads Group Action: Survey (Risky): Valerian 2, Trace 2, Flint 2: Trace Flint takes only 1 Stress (Expertise ability). Consequence: suffer harm: Drained   ACTION: Valerian Sway (Risky, reduced effect): Sweet-talk priest: 2d: 5,4: Success with Consequence (consequence cancelled by Subterfuge ability)   COMPLEX Q: what clue does Valerian discover? 533, 341 (shattered pane of glass, electrical heart) There is a portal to another plane at the heart of the Great Machine CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 7/12   FLASHBACK: Flint has disguised himself as the priest (0 Stress)   ACTION: Flint Command (Risky, reduced effect): Intimidate guards: 2d: 2,3: Fail with consequence: take 1 Stress   ACTION: Valerian Sway (Desperate 1XP, reduced effect, Push (2 Stress), Trace Assist (1 Stress)): sweet-talk guards: 4d: 5,1,4,4 success with Consequence (things take longer)   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 8/12

TLAS2 Chapter 4 As Above, So Below

The double score begins. Beneath the city, Valerian and his team attempt to infiltrate the Machine Cult, whilst above it the Spider's crew approach the Mustang, intent upon carrying out a daring kidnapping.    Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NVkR2Y1QemV6TPf-es90t02eBqoxnFRsTZ4ikoVHNi0/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 Alpha Team: Spider, Sallow, Crater The Plan: Stealth The Detail: Sneak on board the Mustang to kidnap the sisters from the Silver Nails Starting Position: Mixed (risky)   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 0/12   Opening Scene description: 242, 565 (lobster claw, radiant cracked circle) Rigid Silver Nails control over fractured stalemate: tense standoff, on the verge of exploding   SIMPLE Q: Have they been to the Mustang before? (50/50) Yes, but (a long time ago)   Who is there? Underworld Crows Lord Tortemus, the Night Queen’s Shadow (the Undying) The Fog Hounds The Circle of Flame  Houses (50/50) 2,2 No Institutions (Unlikely) 1 No, complication (Lord Tortemus) Fringe (Very unlikely) No   ACTION: Spider: Study: Get the read of the room, Risky, standard: 1d: 6: Success   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 2/12   ACTION: Spider: Consort: pump an acquaintance for information, Risky, standard: 2d+1d: 4,5: Success with a Consequence: Take 1 Heat   CLOCK: Get out with the Sisters 4/12   SIMPLE QUESTION: Do folks know why Lord T is here? (Unlikely): 5 (Yes, but)   COMPLEX Q: What do you mean, But? 442, 212 (explosive fireworks, broken shield) Explosive threat to the defenders   SIMPLE Q: Location on the Sisters? (50/50) 1,1 Complication   COMPLEX Q: what sort of complication? 524, 451 (dripping wax seal, envelope) Half the complex is sealed off, VIPs by invitation only   Bravo Team: Visitor, Flint, Trace The Plan: Deception The Detail: Infiltrate the Underpipes disguised as Cultists, to find the source of the powder Loadouts: all Normal Starting Position: Mixed (risky)   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 0/12 Opening Scene description: 543, 254 (pair of pistols, pair of crescents)  Everyone pointing weapons (Mexican standoff)   ACTION: Flint: Command: win confidence, Risky, standard, 1d +1d (Trace Assist, 1 Stress, 1/9): 6,4 (success)   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 2/12   ACTION: Valerian: Sway: take us back to your base, Risky, standard, 2d: 3,6 (success)   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 4/12   GM Oracle: signal impending trouble   COMPLEX Q: Trouble, you say? 415, 143 (Anubis, dripping test tube) Chemical weighing of souls   ACTION: Valerian: Survey: hunt for a way out, Desperate, standard, 1d+1d (push, 2 Stress): 6,3 (Success)   CLOCK: Uncover the source of the Powder 6/12   COMPLEX Q: What does he see that can help them? 234, 631 (crossed axes, potion bottle) There is conflict over the oil

TLAS2 Chapter 3 Make it Double

With Slate freed from Ironhook Prison it’s time to lick wounds, take stock and consider next steps. Will the risk have been worth it? Has Tatters survived? And can Slate provide information that will lead the Web to their enemies? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrAG0ltDYZJ37KEvcOwzM5kH4Wqd2lg1FVO3X7UVjxY/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 Logen Ninefingers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Law-Trilogy-Boxed-Set/dp/1473213703/ref=asc_df_1473213703/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311040647414&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3871577687881209943&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041106&hvtargid=pla-434044947806&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Dungeon World solo campaign: https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/2021/03/13/under-ironroot-intro/ Mechanics     Downtime 1   PAYOFF:  2 basic +3 for Higher Tier target: 5 REP 6 COIN   HEAT: 4 (loud and chaotic) +1 (Devil’s Bargain) +1 (Hostile turf): 6 HEAT   ENTANGLEMENTS: Flipped: Laroze lost as a contact (now working for the Unseen)   DOWNTIME ACTIVITIES:  Valerian: Recover 1/4 (Sawtooth) Valerian: Vice (shopping)  6 stress cleared (1/9) Tatiana: All stress cleared, Haunted Alphonse: Vice (Dust) 1 stress cleared (5/9) Alphonse: Reduce Heat: Wreck (destroy records) 2d 3: -3 Heat (3/9)   XP Valerian: 2xp deception Tatiana: 2xp desperate 2xp arcane, 1xp vice Alphonse: 1xp desperate 1xp violence Crew: 1xp theft, 1xp higher tier, 1xp reputation   Faction clocks updated   FREE PLAY: Spider & Slate Scene start as expected? (50/50) Yes  COMPLEX Q: Repercussions of breakout? 224, 514 (shattered circle, ripples) Fragile stalemate broken. Bluecoats at war. Unpredictable aftershocks. Heat.   SIMPLE Q Any leads on the Unseen or Cult? (50/50) 5,6 Yes COMPLEX Q nature of lead 554, 532 (eyeball, two half figures) Unseen agents identified WHO? (pg 302)  NPC 1:  Mara Vale: Local, cute female Goals: respect, Methods: espionage, Profession: butcher Traits: candid, Interests: pets, Quirks: decision by committee NPC 2: Lynthia Vale: Local, wiry female Goals: Happiness, Methods: hard work, Profession: messenger Traits: daring, Interests: drugs, Quirks: a fraud Mara and Lynn, a Cutter and a Hound, sisters.   SIMPLE Q: working for the Unseen? (Very Likely) 6,1,5,3 Yes   ENGAGEMENT ROLL Alpha Team: Spider, Sallow, Crater   The Plan: Stealth The Detail: Sneak on board the Mustang to kidnap the sisters from the Silver Nails Loadouts: all Medium Twist: Moving Target   Engagement Roll: 2D  Luck: +1D Bold & Daring: +1D Aid (Slate): +1D High Tier target: -1D Second Storey: +1D Result: Mixed (risky)   ENGAGEMENT ROLL Bravo Team: Visitor, Flint, Trace   The Plan: Deception The Detail: Infiltrate the underpipes disguised as Cultists, to find the source of the powder Loadouts: all Normal   FLASHBACK: Spider: get 3 Cultist outfits from Jeren, Bluecoat archivist (1 stress, 1/9): Consort + Push (1 stress, 2/9): 3D: 6,5.4: success   Engagement Roll: 3D  Luck: +1D Bold & Daring: +1D Vulnerability: +1D (Cult helmets) High Tier target: -1D Second Storey: +1D Result: Mixed (risky)

TLAS2 Chapter 2 Escape from Ironhook

The Web, a crew of spies and scoundrels including Valerian, Tatters and Alphonse, have broken into Ironhook Prison disguised as a pair of Bluecoats with a prisoner. Their goal? To spring Slate, the head of a rival crew of spies and thieves known as the Wraiths. Having found their target, all that remains now is to break him out of arguably the highest security compound in the entire city. Of course, they have meticulously planned for this, but you know what they say about the best laid plans…   Links Transcript:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sHpH5UuUBycYVdSymtg-yMXVoAkzYzlXz2psuefLcWc/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 Score 1 Scene 3: Running for it Scene start as expected? (50/50) Yes, but: Prisoners fleeing, chaos   DANGER CLOCK: Capture 0/6 ACTION: Tatters: Hunt: follow map to exit to patrol ring, Desperate (1 XP), Standard, 1d +1d (Push, 2 stress, 7/9) +1d (Valerian Assist, 1 Stress, 5/9) 2,6,6 (Crit, increased effect) CLOCK: Break Slate out of prison 3/8   FLASHBACK: Alphonse Command: threatening prison guard’s family if he doesn’t open the door, Risky, Standard (2 stress, 4/9), 1d +1d (Push, 2 stress, 6/9) +1d (Valerian Assist, 1 Stress, 6/9): 1,3,6: success CLOCK: Break Slate out of prison 5/8   ACTION: Tatters: Tinker: call lift, Risky, Standard, 1d, 4 (success with consequence) CLOCK: Break Slate out of prison 7/8 CONSEQUENCE: Take 2 Stress (9/9) Trauma: Haunted. Tatters is out of action.  RESIST (Resolve 1d): 5, 1 stress (8/9) The team make it to the top of Ironhook   ACTION: Tatters: Attune: Teleportation Ritual, Desperate (1 XP), Great, 2d +1d (Valerian Assist, 1 Stress, 7/9) +1d (Devil’s Bargain: +1 Heat): 5 (success with serious consequence) CLOCK: Break Slate out of prison 8/8 Complete CONSEQUENCE: Take 2 Stress (9/9) Trauma: Haunted. Tatters is out of action   Downtime 1   PAYOFF:  2 basic +3 for Higher Tier target: 5 REP 6 COIN   HEAT: 4 (loud and chaotic) +1 (Devil’s Bargain) +1 (Hostile turf): 6 HEAT   ENTANGLEMENTS: Flipped: Laroze lost as a contact (now working for the Unseen)   DOWNTIME ACTIVITIES:  Valerian: Recover 1/4 (Sawtooth) Valerian: Vice (shopping)  6 stress cleared (1/9) Tatiana: All stress cleared, Haunted Alphonse: Vice (Dust) 1 stress cleared (5/9) Alphonse: Reduce Heat: Wreck (destroy records) 2d 3: -3 Heat (3/9)   XP Valerian: 2xp deception Tatiana: 2xp desperate 2xp arcane, 1xp vice Alphonse: 1xp desperate 1xp violence Crew: 1xp theft, 1xp higher tier, 1xp reputation   Faction clocks updated

TLAS2 Chapter 1 The Hook

Summary Last season, on the Lone Adventurer, the House of Whispers agent Mina Montisario and her companion Cadmus of the Church of Ankhra, learned of a Piperunner plot to destroy the city using vast quantities of high explosives. Working alongside her sworn enemies, the deranged terrorist Cult of the Great Machine, Mina was able to thwart the Piprunners plans, but not the plans of the Cult. They remain intent on bombing the city, and in particular Mina’s own wedding, a high society event organised by her scheming cousin Alexis, new head of the House of Whispers.  This wedding, an alliance between Houses Montisario and Toreth, is intended to shore up both houses’ interests in the face of a deadly new threat; the mysterious criminal organisation of shapeshifters, known only as the Unseen, has made a direct attack on House Montisario, killing the previous Whisperer. This, and the destabilising impact of the Cult’s bombing campaign, has thrown the uneasy alliances that exist between the city’s countless factions into chaos, and the city now teeters on the brink of all-out civil war.  And throughout, Mina’s steps have been dogged by a mysterious Visitor. This man, Valerian, is part of a shadowy espionage organisation led by a woman known as the Spider. Their motives are shrouded in mystery, but they appear to be set against the Cult and the Unseen, and have attempted to use Mina as a pawn in their game. Mina had hoped to draw them into her own plans against the Cult’s attack on her wedding, but the Visitor could not be found.  We’re about to find out why. Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/175HaWAZ_7e7WMm_AG7zk5jmm5UULo6MAWdb95Xp-j7A/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 The City of Kyras LANDMARKS 1 The Void Sea 2 The Underpipes 3 Ironhook Prison  4 The Dominarium 5 The Bloodpits   DISTRICTS Chaintop (Barrowcleft). Residences and markets for the farmers who work the fields and eeleries. The Rose Quarter (Brightstone). The grand mansions and luxury shops of the wealthy elite. The Slopes (Charhollow). A crowded district of tenements and stacked houses. The Bridges (Charterhall). The city’s civic offices and the hub for shops, artisans, and commerce. The Mercer’s Quarter (Coalridge). The remnants of Doskvol’s original hilltop mining settlement, now home to laborers and industrial factories. The Spot (Crow’s Foot). A cramped neighborhood of multi-level streets, ruled by gangs. The Docks. Rough taverns, tattoo parlors, fighting pits, and warehouses. The Iron Spire (Dunslough). A labor camp served by convicts and a ghetto for the destitute poor. The Rat-Run Markets (Nightmarket). The trade center for exotic goods imported by rail. Many vendors also trade in illicit goods. The Gilded Gardens (Silkshore). The “red lamp district” and artist community. The Lavenders (Six Towers). A formerly rich district, now worn down and dilapidated. The Orchidium (Whitecrown). The sprawling estates of the Lord Governor, Hunter Commander, Master Warden, and Doskvol Academy.   Factions The Unseen (IV S) Infiltrate the City Council 8 Expand into other cities 8 The House of Whispers (II W) Win House Montisario influence on the City Council 6 Rise in Tier 8 The Cult of the Machine (III W)  Awaken the Great Machine 12 Convert the Unbelievers 8 The Wraiths (II W) Recruit expert thieves 8 Secure an arcane ally 6   Mechanics   Starting Situation: The Unseen at war with the House of Whispers. The Cult of the Machine at war with everyone. Many other factions in open combat. One other faction seeks an alliance to avoid being destroyed.    SCORE 1   COMPLEX Q: Why are we breaking into Ironhook Prison? 334, 263 (wounded hand, crowned skull)   To forge an alliance with Slate, the leader of the Wraiths, by breaking him out.    LINKED CLOCK 1: Find Slate: 0/4 LINKED CLOCK 2: Break Slate out of prison 0/8   The Plan: Deception The Detail: disguise and infiltration Loadouts: all Light   Engagement Roll:  Bold & Daring: +1D Vulnerability: +1D Aid (Harker): +1D High Tier target: -1D Second Story: +1D Result: Desperate position    SCENE 1  COMPLEX Q: what obstacle do they face? 614, 244 (fish bones, broken helm) Starving inmates have had enough, and turn on the guards. It’s a full-blown  prison riot! How do the crew get out alive?    DANGER CLOCK: Alert: 0/4   FLASHBACK: This riot is part of the plan, set up by Harker (Valerian 1 Stress)  How do the crew fare in the chaos? FORTUNE (3D): Good Result: provides cover GROUP ACTION: Prowl to avoid getting drawn into the fighting (Position Risky, Effect Standard) Valerian leads: 2 Stress, success with consequence  CLOCK: Find Slate: 2/4 CLOCK: Alert 2/4   SCENE 2: sneaking down corridors Scene start as expected? (50/50) Yes but 256 145 (bird, chemical vial) Many inmates unconscious. Gassed? Drugged?   FLASHBACK: Valerian Gather Information: get map of the prison from Laroze (1 stress, 4/9): Sway: 2D: 6,6: exceptional detail   ACTION: Tatiana: Hunt: follow map to D wing, Controlled/ Standard 1d+1d (Push, 2 stress 1/9): 4,1 (succeed with minor consequence)  CLOCK: Find Slate: 4/4 Complete CONSEQUENCE: A new obstacle or threat appears 153 136 (cog, bubbles) Heavy water cannon at the end of the corridor   ACTION: Valerian Sway: get close to guard so Alphonse can take him out. Risky, Standard, 2d: 3,3: fail, complication CONSEQUENCE: suffer Harm (moderate): half-drowned RESIST (Prowess 2d): 6,2: 0 stress Harm (Lesser): battered   ACTION: Alphonse Skirmish: charge the guard and take him out, Desperate (1XP), Standard, 2d+1d (Push, 2 stress, 2/9) +1d (Tatters assist, 1 Stress): 1,6,6,3 (Crit: increased effect) Cannon crew taken out before they can hit the alarm   ACTION: Tatters: Tinker: open the cell door, Controlled, Standard 1d +1d (Push, 2 stress, 5/9): 4,5 (succeed with minor consequence) CONSEQUENCE: Mark clock segment CLOCK: Alarm 4/4 Complete: general alert! Lockdown! (Position +1)

TLAS2 Session Zero

Season 2 is coming, and it’s time to change things up. In this pre-season Session Zero I talk about a new focus for the upcoming episodes, a corresponding mechanical change of approach, and some of the challenges that change may entail.   Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15HHKCE_G2MBky8pDHbCevi5_4-tUh2a0bjXYg-sPu-k/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/

TLA Chapter 20 The Wedding

The big day finally arrives. Everyone who's anyone is invited to the social event of the season, including a horde of mad bomber cultists intent on blowing the entirety of Toreth Palace into kindling. Mina has a plan, and she has some contacts, but is that going to be enough?  Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3-zNlRrWmUB4jZhKm-ZTxAiTyYHeSoX28SK3jjElIk/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/ Mythic Assistant: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.glezmen.mythicassistant&hl=en_GB&gl=US Adventuresmith: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.steavesea.adventuresmith&hl=en_GB&gl=US CritDice: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vuesoft.critdice&hl=en_GB&gl=US The One Ring: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/the-one-ring/ Eldritch Horror: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/eldritch-horror/ Five Leagues from the Borderlands: https://www.modiphius.net/pages/five-leagues-from-the-borderlands Five Parsecs from Home: https://www.modiphius.net/pages/five-parsecs Speedpaint: https://www.thearmypainter.com/speedpaint/ Mechanics SCENE 52: DIGBY AND THE VISITOR Chaos Factor 3 Altered Scene: no   FATE Did Visitor make contact (50/50) exceptional no EVENT Mistrust Prison (enemy faction boss HQ is on the Hook) Visit Digby  M/F/NB male   C 4, A 2, N 3, O 3, E 4   Motivations Encourage the Law Hinder Success Spoil beauty   Relationship: distrustful Starting Mood: cautious UNE Response: will he say if the House know the Visitor? No FATE: does the House know him? (Likely) yes Mina Insight 19 vs DC 12: she knows he knows UNE Discussion: Demeanour mysterious, Bearing secrets, Focus current story The mysterious Digby speaks of secrets regarding the PCs current story EVENT: what secrets? Relates to NPC action (Cult), Waste Dispute SCENE 53 THE ALCHEMICAL TUTOR Chaos Factor 4 Altered Scene: Interrupt (Ambiguous Event) Move New Ideas (flyers proposing mass deportations) Visit Doctor Kropp M/F/NB non-binary C 3, A 5, N 3, O 2, E 2 Motivations Operate vigilance Process the church Defile nature Relationship Loved Starting Mood neutral UNE Discussion: Demeanour friendly, Bearing happiness Focus parents FATE: Is Mina’s mother alive? (50/50) no FATE: does he know how infernal powder be neutralised? (Likely) exceptional yes (he invented the technique) Mood sociable  UNE Response: will he share the knowledge? Yes EVENT; how? Vengeance disruption (divinity: Bless!) FATE: any devotant? (Very Likely) yes  SCENE 54 BEHIND THE SCENES Chaos Factor 3Altered Scene: no House Toreth Security Chief Camilla HargraveM/F/NB: F C 2, A 2, N 3, O 4, E 2 Motivations Produce the populous Assist justice Maintain harmony Relationship: friendly Starting Mood: cautious UNE discussion Demeanour mysterious, Bearing whispers Focus weapons UNE BINARY: Do they go along with the plan? Yes   Anhra High Devotant M/F/NB F C 5, A 1, N 2, O 4, E 3 Motivations Abduct wealth Plunder gluttony Damage charity Relationship: neutral Starting mood: sociable UNE discussion Demeanour friendly, Bearing delight, Focus flaws UNE BINARY: Do they go along with the plan? Yes   SCENE 55 WEDDING DAY Chaos Factor 2 Altered Scene: no FATE: do the cultists sense a trap? (50/50) exceptional no FATE: do the cultists resist the blessing? (50/50)  no FATE: Is the High Dominar present? (50/50) no