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Adversaries and Challenges Throw in some challenges and adversaries to overcome, and you have the basis for a fun new story. A challenge might be a locked door, a washed-out bridge over a raging river, a curse, or any other obstacle to an immediate goal. Adversaries actively work against the faeries. They might be goblins, hags, dangerous animals, sorcerers, or even a force of nature, like a storm or forest fire endangering woodland friends of the faeries. Corrupted faeries—boggarts, wisps, redcaps, and phoukas—are excellent villains. Not only are they as powerful as the faeries, or more so with titles or wicked charms, but as faeries who have embraced darkness they are the antithesis of everything the heroes represent. Or a dark faery might be a tragic antagonist; one who fell from good intentions gone awry. The faeries might even help such an adversary see the error of her ways and eventually redeem herself, which may be the most satisfying victory of all. Sometimes, the chief antagonist has a number of minions to do her dirty work for her. The heroes must first overcome these henchmen before getting a chance to deal with the villainous mastermind. For older players, this might stretch out over several adventures. For example, a nefarious human sorcerer might be in league with goblins and have a troll protecting his tower. Before they can confront the sorcerer, the faeries must face the goblins and find some way around the troll. Finally, don’t end the story immediately after the climactic confrontation with the arch-villain or antagonist. Include a short wrap-up scene at the end, in which the faeries reunite the kidnapped child with her parents, receive a medal from the Faery Queen in front of the entire Fey Court, earn a boon or title, or are otherwise recognized for their accomplishments. This gives the players a moment to absorb the exciting events they’ve just experienced, and shows that their faeries’ heroics are appreciated. — <strong>Tale</strong>s of the Fey — — 65 —
If you’re going to be playing again soon, you might even set up the next adventure during this denouement—perhaps, during the ball at the Fey Court, after the ceremony, the faeries receive a letter from the escaped arch-villain vowing revenge! The key to great stories is to remember the player’s faeries always are the heroes. Their choices or actions drive the story. The faeries may meet all kinds of interesting and even helpful faeries, people, and creatures along the way, but these Narrator-controlled characters must never steal the spotlight from the heroes—even if this means they sometimes fail. Nothing kills the fun of an interactive storytelling game faster for a player than being relegated to the sidelines by a Narrator who forgets the game’s interactive aspect always trumps the story. Storytelling Tips Now that you’ve got the basics of being a Narrator down, here are a few more tips. • Try to personalize the story. The faeries don’t just save just any rabbit from the wolf, but their old friend Hopalong. Or the wisp behind the plot to kidnap the Faery Queen isn’t just any pixie gone bad, but the ex-mentor or former best friend of one of the heroes. • Ensure that each player gets a moment in the spotlight—a chance for her faery to shine. This might be a particular challenge or adversary tailored to their talents, a personal connection to the story, or anything else that lets her faery be the center of attention for a while. • Although you’ll want to avoid frightening younger players, the more dangerous, scary, or wicked the villain, the more satisfaction players will take from defeating her. The best villains often return in later adventures for a rematch—sometimes teamed up with an equally villainous ally to pose an even greater threat! • The livelier you can make the scenario, the better. Use different voices for the — <strong>Tale</strong>s of the Fey — — 66 — people you play. Don’t worry if you can’t do “realistic” accents, just make each voice different. Use high- pitched, lowpitched, and regular voices. Have some encountered characters talk very slowly or very rapidly, or even have some talk with fancy or simple words. Mix it up. The key is to make each character interesting. If the person encountered is interesting, the players will remember her. • No one can win all the time, not even in a faery tale. But the Narrator can turn defeat into a temporary setback rather than an utter failure. This can be especially important for younger players, who often are afraid to lose. Perhaps a gloating villain reveals a vital clue while taunting the faeries, or their valor in the face of defeat gains the admiration of a mentor who can teach them how to win next time. Defeat in Fa e r y ’s Ta l e is never the end of the story; sometimes it’s only the beginning of a brand-new, even better one. Preparations You’ll need to make some preparations for play if you are the Narrator. After all, you are i charge of making sure that everyone has something to do during the story! Along with a basic plotline plus some antagonists, you’ll want to be sure there are enough dice and Essence markers available. Props, such as faery wings, tiaras, or wands, work well for younger players. Stuffed animals are good Narrator props for scenes involving animals; when the faeries meet a bear, bring out a stuffed bear. If the faeries are going to be finding a map, a letter, or a magic ring, try to have a prop ready rather than just describing it. Finally, make sure you have a clean, pleasant, comfortable place to play with few distractions. A kitchen table works well, but since Fa e r y ’s Ta l e requires only a little dicerolling you can play on a couch, on the floor, or just about anywhere else you’d like. Some appropriate music in the background may help set the proper mood, but televisions, computer games, toys, or other distractions tend to create problems.
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Preface It is not children only tha
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Introduction You are a tiny, magica
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A Brownie’s Tale Katria the brown
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Once Upon A Time The Faery World No
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— Once Upon a Time — Faery Lore
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