In this fourth part of an ongoing series, we’re discussing archetypes for bad guys you can put into your campaign. The Card-Carrying Evil Organization is a little different, in that it’s not just one Villain, but absolutely legions of them. They have ranks, they have uniforms, they have an endless budget for new henchpersons, and they want to win! An evil organization can be quite fun to write into a fantasy milieu- just use standard corporate tactics, and it pretty much writes itself. They might employ clerics to provide health care for their henchpersons (which will come out of their wages, of course!), and might do completely villainous, but absolutely legal stuff like buying a PC’s parents’ farm, and then evicting them to distract your PCs. An evil organization can be quite fun- your PCs can wreck everything and rack up a huge body count, without this even going higher than a district manager. But when you get the attention of the organization, then you’re in trouble! They’ll have connections, people in high places and lots of people in low places, and an enormous amount of resources to throw at just getting rid of whoever is in their way. If the PCs start causing trouble, they could hire bounty hunters- or just rack up taxes, and promise that whoever brings them in gets a free castle! Example: The ancient organization founded by three senior partners, Wolfram & Hart, now functions as an interdimensional law firm, solving problems for their diverse and villainous clientele. They operate with dashing legality, and astounding depravity, whichever is required, and have a reputation for subtle and confidential operations. They’ll find any loophole, or bribe their way into creating one. Their offices can be found in most major cities, and they advertise in the best magazines. Their senior partners are breathtakingly powerful, enough to attract the custom of demons and powerbrokers alike. (Originally posted on Game Masters Stash on 20 August 2018) Categories All Comments are closed.
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