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A Serial of Rifts RPG One-Shot Game Scenarios Mission: Artifact Hunting in the fallen Kingdom of Tolkeen The Chronos Crystal is a rare artifact that possesses quasi Temporal Magic Ability. While wearing the artifact, the wearer permanently has a Time Warp effect around them. In essence, the people around him appear to be moving in slow motion, and to others, the wearer seems to be sped up; speaking fast, moving fast, and carrying out everyday activities at a speed equal to a Juicer or Crazy. Combat during Time Warp, the wearer experiences the following effects: + 1 to strike, + 3 to parry and dodge, + 4 on initiative, +10% on pickpocket, pick locks, palming, and computer operation, +10 on speed, and has one additional melee action/attack. Synopsis: The players receive a commission from a wealthy collector named Lord Davenhart, who is obsessed with acquiring powerful artifacts. He tasks the players with retrieving the Chronos Crystal from the fallen Kingdom of Tolkeen. Lord Davenhart explains that the Techno-Wizards of Lazlo have learned about the existence of the Chronos Crystal and are also seeking it for their own purposes. The players arrive in the Kingdom of Tolkeen, a city devastated by a past war with the Coalition States (CS). The city is in ruins, and factions are vying for control. The players must navigate the treacherous political landscape, gather intelligence, and locate the hidden sanctuary where the Chronos Crystal is believed to be kept. They encounter various factions within Tolkeen, including survivors, mercenaries, and even CS operatives who are monitoring the situation. As they get closer to the sanctuary, they discover that the Techno-Wizards of Lazlo have already infiltrated Tolkeen and are closing in on the Chronos Crystal. The players must outwit and outmaneuver the Techno-Wizards, facing off against their advanced technology and magical prowess. Inside the sanctuary, the players face challenges and puzzles designed to protect the Chronos Crystal. Finally, they confront the leader of the Techno-Wizards, who seeks to wield the power of the Chronos Crystal for his own agenda. The players must defeat the Techno-Wizard leader and secure the Chronos Crystal, deciding whether to return it to Lord Davenhart or make another choice that aligns with their own beliefs and goals. Mission: Rescue Mission in New Lazlo The players receive a distress call from the citizens of New Lazlo, a prominent city in the Magic Zone, informing them that their beloved preacher, Reverend Gabriel, has been abducted by the Black Market Syndicate. The Black Market Syndicate is a notorious criminal organization known for its illegal activities, including smuggling, trafficking, and extortion. The players are tasked with infiltrating the Black Market Syndicate's stronghold, located in an abandoned industrial complex on the outskirts of New Lazlo, to rescue Reverend Gabriel. As the players investigate, they discover that the Black Market Syndicate intends to sell Reverend Gabriel to a demon cult known as the Cult of Darkness, which seeks to use his spiritual influence for their nefarious rituals. The players must gather intelligence, track down leads, and form alliances with local factions, such as the Techno-Wizards of Lazlo or the Shifter Tribes, to aid them in their rescue mission. They encounter various challenges and obstacles within the industrial complex, including traps, guards, and other criminal elements associated with the Black Market Syndicate. During their infiltration, the players uncover the Syndicate's plans to unleash a powerful magical artifact on New Lazlo, causing chaos and destruction, as a distraction for their escape. Along the way, the players can choose to free other prisoners held by the Syndicate, potentially gaining valuable allies or sources of information. In a climactic confrontation, the players confront the leader of the Black Market Syndicate, who possesses enhanced cybernetic abilities and is willing to stop at nothing to protect their criminal empire. The players must defeat the leader, rescue Reverend Gabriel, and prevent the Black Market Syndicate's plan to unleash the magical artifact on New Lazlo. Infiltration Mission: Penetrating the Northern Gun Black Ops Facility The players receive a covert assignment from a resistance group in the Coalition State of Free Quebec (CS) to infiltrate a Northern Gun Black Ops Facility located deep within the wilderness. The Black Ops Facility is conducting secret experiments and developing advanced weaponry that could potentially tip the balance of power in the region. The players must gather intel and plan their infiltration, utilizing their skills, abilities, and resources to navigate through the heavily guarded perimeter and breach the facility's defenses. They encounter a variety of security measures, such as automated turrets, patrols, and technological countermeasures, designed to protect the facility's secrets. The players must gather evidence of the Black Ops Facility's activities, including research data, prototypes, or captured personnel, to expose Northern Gun's illicit operations. Along the way, they may encounter resistance from pre-existing enemies in Rifts RPG Canon, such as Coalition soldiers, Dog Boys, or even a powerful Juicer commander who leads the facility's security forces. The players may have opportunities to sabotage the facility, disrupt ongoing experiments, or release captive prisoners, further hindering the Black Ops activities. They must remain covert and avoid detection, utilizing stealth, disguise, and subterfuge to maneuver through the facility's different levels and secure their objectives. Ultimately, the players must confront the facility's commander, a high-ranking Northern Gun officer or a powerful cybernetically enhanced operative, in a climactic showdown. The success of their infiltration mission depends on their ability to retrieve evidence, neutralize threats, and escape with their lives while leaving a lasting impact on the Black Ops Facility and the Coalition State of Free Quebec.