At the last Glorantha Con, I run a small scenario about a group of students
in Pavis putting together a humorous show on the history of the city. Each
of the scenes was about a significant even in the history of Pavis/Prax,
from the battle between the Devil and StormBull to the battle of Moonbroth
and the lunar conquest. It was devised to introduce players to the
background of the region through a lot of role-playing and action. For each
scene, I told them the scenario, their position in the cast, what they were
supposed to do, and what historical event the scene was about. Then as the
scene was being played, other people tried to disrupt the show and have the
student look ridiculous, and the PCs had to improvise to keep the "show
going on". It was a lot of fun for the GM to see the players stand-up and
act-out the improvisation of their PCs.
The scenario was designed for starting characters: not too deadly, and with
ample opportunities to use other skills than "attack" and "Parry". The Dark
Troll playing the Light Priest of Pavis, the maniacal dwarf running around
with his hammer and Lady Jezra trying to read a political manifesto in the
middle of a battle between lunar special forces and Imperial Secret Police
was quite entertaining, at least for the GM.
Thanks to all the players, I unfortunately did not record your names, but I
would love to hear from you.
Frederic
End of Glorantha Digest V4 #175
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