Storycraft lore
Court intrigue with clear motives
Track what each faction wants, fears, offers, and refuses before adding layers of deception.
Intermediate
Mystery and Moonlight
Intrigue becomes readable when every deception serves a visible motive. The party may not know the truth, but it can still reason about incentives.
What you should be able to do
- Build a faction motive table.
- Write an offer with a hidden cost.
- Reveal leverage without exposition.
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