LADY BLACKBIRD is on the run from an arranged marriage to Count
Carlowe. She hired a smuggler skyship, The Owl,
to take her from her
palace on the Imperial world of Ilysium to the far reaches of the
Remnants, so she could be with her once secret lover, the pirate
king Uriah Flint.
HOWEVER —
Just before reaching the halfway point of Haven,
The Owl
was pursued and captured by the Imperial cruiser
Hand of Sorrow,
under charges of flying a false flag.
EVEN NOW
Lady Blackbird, her bodyguard, and the crew of
The Owl
are detained in the brig, while the commander of the
cruiser, Captain Hollas, runs the smuggler ship’s registry over
the wireless. It’s only a matter of time before they discover the
outstanding warrants and learn that The Owl
is owned by
none other than the infamous outcast Cyrus Vance.
❖ How will Lady Blackbird and the others escape the hand of sorrow?
❖ What dangers lie in their path?
❖ Will they be able to find the secret lair of the pirate king?
❖ If they do, will Uriah Flint accept Lady Blackbird as his bride?
❖ By the time they get there, will she want him to?
Lady Blackbird is an award-winning free Indie adventure module by John Harper.
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Imperial Noble
Etiquette, Dance, Educated, History, Science, Wealth, Connections,
House Blackbird
Master Sorcerer
Spellcaster, Channeling, Stormblood, Wind, Lightning, [Fly], [Blast],
[Sense]
Athletic
Run, Fencing, Rapier, Duels, Shooting, [Pistol], [Acrobatics]
Charm
Charisma, Presence, Command, Nobles, Servants, [Soldiers]
Cunning
Deception, Misdirection, Disguise,Codes, [Sneak], [Hide]
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Key of the Paragon
As a noble, you’re a cut above the common man. Hit your key when you
demonstrate your superiority or when your noble traits overcome a problem.
Buyoff: Disown your noble heritage.
Key of the Mission
You must escape the Empire and rendezvous with your once secret lover,
the Pirate King Uriah Flint, whom you haven’t seen in six years. Hit your
key when you take action to complete the mission. Buyoff: Give up on your
mission.
Key of the Impostor
You are in disguise, passing yourself off as commoner. Hit your key
when you perform well enough to fool someone with your disguise. Buyoff:
Reveal your true identity to someone you fooled.
Secret of Stormblood
As long as you can speak, you can channel magical power and do
Sorcery. You have the Master Sorcerer trait and the Stormblood tag.
Secret of Inner Focus
Once per session, you can re-roll a failure when doing Sorcery. | ❖ |
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Pit Fighter
Combat Tested, Brutal, Living Weapon, Fast, Hard, [Strong],
[Bone-breaking], [Scary Look]
Bodyguard
Awareness, Threats, Defend, Disarm, Restrain, Carry, Delay,
[Security], [First Aid]
Ex-Slave
Sneak, Hide, Run, Tough, Endure, Scrounge, Nobles, [Hatred],
[Iron Will]
Keen
Insightful, Aware, Coiled, Liars, Traps, [Danger], [Sense
Motives]
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Key of the Guardian
You are Lady Blackbird’s loyal defender. Hit your key when you
make a decision influenced by Lady Blackbird or protect her from
harm. Buyoff: Sever your relationship with the Lady.
Key of Vengeance
The Empire enslaved you and made you kill for sport. You will have
your revenge on them and watch their cities burn. Hit your key
when you strike a blow against the Empire (especially by killing an
Imperial). Buyoff: Forgive them for what they did to you.
Key of the Warrior
You crave the crash and roar of battle, the tougher the better. Hit
your key when you do battle with worthy or superior foes.
Buyoff: Pass up an opportunity for a good fight.
Secret of Destruction
You can break things with your bare hands as if you were swinging
a sledgehammer. It’s scary..
Secret of the Bodyguard
Once per session, you can re-roll a failure when protecting someone. | ❖ |
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Ex-Imperial Soldier
Tactics, Command, Soldiers, Rank, Connections, Maps, Imperial
War Ships
Smuggler
Haggle, Deception, Sneak, Hide, Camouflage, Forgery, Pilot,
Navigation, [Repair], [Gunnery]
Survivor
Tough, Run, Scrounge, Endure, Creepy Stare, Intimidate, [Medic]
Warrior
Battle-Hardened, Shooting, Two-Gun Style, Pistol, Fencing, Sword,
[Brawl], [Hail of Lead]
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Key of the Commander
You are accustomed to giving orders and having them obeyed. Hit
your trait when you come up with a plan and give orders to make it
happen. Buyoff: Acknowledge someone else as the leader.
Key of Hidden Longing
You are completely enthralled by Lady Blackbird, but you don’t
want her to know it. Hit your key when you make a decision based
on this secret affection or when you somehow show it indirectly.
Buyoff: Give up on your secret desire or make it public.
Key of the Outcast
You got exiled from the Empire. Hit your key when your outcast
status causes you trouble or is important in a scene.
Buyoff: Regain your former standing or join a new group.
Secret of Leadership
Once per session, you can give someone else a chance to re-roll a failed
roll, by giving them orders, advice, or setting a good example..
Secret of Warpblood
Once per session, you can teleport yourself or someone you’re
touching. | ❖ |
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Burglar
Quiet, Sneak, Hide, Dextrous, Locks, Perceptive, Traps, Darkness,
[Alarms] , [Distractions]
Tricky
Quick, Dirty Fighting, Tumbler, Escape, Contortionist, [Sleight of
Hand], [Acrobatics], [Dagger]
Petty Magic (Use one spell tag at a time)
Light spell, Dark spell, Jump spell, Shatter Spell, [Channeling],
[Spellcaster]
Mechanic
Repair, Engines, Efficiency, Spare Parts, Sabotage, [Enhancements],
[Ship Weapons]
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Key of Greed
You like the shiny things. Hit your key when you steal something
cool or score a big payoff. Buyoff: Swear off stealing forever.
Key of the Mission
You must safely deliver Lady Blackbird to the Pirate King Uriah
Flint, so she can marry him. Hit your key when you take action to
complete the mission. Buyoff: Give up the mission.
Key of Fraternity
You are sworn to Captain Vance in a bond of brotherhood. Hit your
key when your character is influenced by Vance or when you show
how deep your bond is. Buyoff: Sever the relationship
Secret of Concealment
No matter how thoroughly you’re searched, you always have a few
key items with you. You can produce any common, simple item at
a moment’s notice..
Secret of Reflexes
Once per session, you can re-roll a failure when doing anything involving
grace, dexterity, or quick reflexes. | ❖ |
| ❖ | TRAITS | ❖ |
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Pilot
Daring, Steady, Maneuvering, Evasion, Tricky flying, Navigation,
Maps, Atmospherics. [The Owl], [Battle], [Ramming]
Sky Sailor
Gunnery, Aim, Maintenance, Observation, Signals, Empire,
Pirates, Free Worlds, Haven, [Repair], [Connections]
Goblin
Warp shape, Glide, Nightvision, Agile, Quick, Tumbler, Teeth &
Claws, [Mimic Shape], [Reckless], [Connections]
Sly
Crafty, Sneaky, Distractions, Bluff, Languages, Trade Speak,
[Sharp], [Disguise]
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Key of the Daredevil
You thrive in dangerous situations. Hit your key when you do
something cool that is risky or reckless (especially piloting stunts).
Buyoff: Be very very careful.
Key of Conscience
You don’t like to see anyone suffer, even enemies. Hit your key when
you help someone who is in trouble or when you change someone’s
life for the better Buyoff: Ignore a request for help.
Key of Banter
You have a knack for snappy comments. Hit your key when Snargle
says something that makes the other players laugh or when you
explain something using your pilot techno jargon.
Buyoff: Everyone groans at one of your comments.
Secret of Shape Warping
As a goblin, you can change your shape, growing shorter, taller,
fatter, thinner, or changing your skin color, at will..
Secret of the Lucky Break
Once per session, you can keep your pool dice when you succeed (so
go ahead and use ‘em all). | ❖ |
