The legendary fountain of Golden Plaza was gifted to the city by the Duveron family to demonstrate their incredible wealth. For nearly a century, hundreds of gold coins each day have tumbled forth from its mouth and into the sink below, where they vanish, unless someone takes them. The family has declared that all of the coins come from their coffers, and that they can spare so much of their wealth that they can afford the cost, and that any who need to partake of their bounty is welcome to it. The homeless have all built their own houses, the poor are well-off, and the Duveron family enjoys the love of all of the city. For now, most of the coins tumble unheeded, and all in the city want for little.
How you can use the Coin Fountain of Golden Plaza in your games: - Poor PCs who arrive in the city might be amazed by the incredible wealth on display, and almost-utopian happiness here. If they question how everyone is so comfortable, the smiling citizens direct them to Golden Plaza, where they can help themselves to some free coins. There are guards present in the plaza, but only to stop people fighting over the coins, and they gently help any PCs who need a hand. - If you want a darker turn, the utopian period might have been brief, and free wealth available might have led to rampant inflation, completely overturning the intended effect of the fountain. A constant riot is fought over the coins spilling from the fountain's basin, and the price of even simple supplies like a loaf of bread or a chicken has spiralled, putting it out of the reach of any but the most wealthy. The magic fountain has led to a city wracked by theft and violence, and undoing its magic might be the only way to bring the city back to any kind of balance. - The Duveron family, beggared by the constant flow of wealth generated by their ancestors, are desperate to undo the magic and cut off their losses. They surreptitiously seek out assistance in another city to undo the magic and save their legacy. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 26 August 2020. Comments are closed.
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