NRSASD
2018-03-07, 10:19 PM
After listening to many hours of the subliminal podcast Myths and Legends (https://www.mythpodcast.com/listen/), I've decided to run a fairy tale themed one-shot for the party once the current plot is resolved. The party consists of 2 bards, a druid, a "dwarf" fighter, and a wizard. They've spent most of the campaign so far running various cons as a band of traveling minstrels and the wizard is currently masquerading as the messiah of a major religion, so the party is quite fond of ridiculousness and non-combat solutions. Here's what I have so far.
A local baron, with very useful connections and a lot of disposable wealth, is trying to find a husband for his daughter. Being rather traditional and a bit whimsical, he's decided to host a series of three challenges, in the vein of the old fairy tales, to find the best possible spouse for his heir.
The daughter, on the other hand, is a bit put out by the whole affair. She doesn't wanted to be married off to some random noble from who knows where, but would rather be wed to the local farrier; a well meaning but rather dim fellow of no particular merit. She's always had a soft spot for him since they were kids; the fact that she has him wrapped around her little finger is entirely coincidental.
Being a very competent ruler and the force behind father's throne for the last few years, she's decided to tip the scales in her favor by hiring the party to ensure her candidate wins. Their mission is to sabotage the other challengers in any way they can, within reason. The daughter doesn't want to start any wars, so the challengers need to survive (or at least die honorably and non-suspiciously) during the challenges.
What I'd like help with is figuring out who the three challengers are, and what the three challenges are. I'm thinking tests of wits, of strength, of skill, and/or of wealth, but I'm not really sure as of yet. The challengers should be capable of beating the daughter's favorite effortlessly, but should be distinct enough that the party can identify them easily.
As always, any and all help is appreciated!
A local baron, with very useful connections and a lot of disposable wealth, is trying to find a husband for his daughter. Being rather traditional and a bit whimsical, he's decided to host a series of three challenges, in the vein of the old fairy tales, to find the best possible spouse for his heir.
The daughter, on the other hand, is a bit put out by the whole affair. She doesn't wanted to be married off to some random noble from who knows where, but would rather be wed to the local farrier; a well meaning but rather dim fellow of no particular merit. She's always had a soft spot for him since they were kids; the fact that she has him wrapped around her little finger is entirely coincidental.
Being a very competent ruler and the force behind father's throne for the last few years, she's decided to tip the scales in her favor by hiring the party to ensure her candidate wins. Their mission is to sabotage the other challengers in any way they can, within reason. The daughter doesn't want to start any wars, so the challengers need to survive (or at least die honorably and non-suspiciously) during the challenges.
What I'd like help with is figuring out who the three challengers are, and what the three challenges are. I'm thinking tests of wits, of strength, of skill, and/or of wealth, but I'm not really sure as of yet. The challengers should be capable of beating the daughter's favorite effortlessly, but should be distinct enough that the party can identify them easily.
As always, any and all help is appreciated!