Romantic Adventure

Number of Sessions 4–6 Exploration Scenes 1 tour of a port of call; 1 adventure into the outskirts to fight bandits, hunt, or preserve wildlife; 1 tournament to prove a PC's love or outdo a rival Combat Encounters 2 trivial, 3 low, 6 moderate, 1 severe. Emphasize emotional stakes and battles that end with the loss of honor or pride, not life. Roleplaying Encounters 2 battles of wits, 1 gala or party, 1 entreaty before a socialite or political leader, 2 scenes of relaxation or carousing with unexpected import Encounter Tropes Duels—social or combat—against romantic rivals. PCs and their foes fight only for a purpose or cause. Savvy enemies have strong connections to the PCs. Rivals might become lovers.