Expeditions
Undertaking an expedition to the distant parts of the world is not simply a case of packing one’s bags and heading off into the wilderness in the hope of having a jolly time. Underfunded, poorly equipped, and badly planned expeditions will encounter many hardships, with most never returning to civilization. To help ensure the best possible result, a significant investment must be secured, supplies purchased, travel arranged, papers signed, and guides and bearers hired.This supplement contains new rules for players and GMs about to embark on a globetrotting expedition. Inside you'll find new character options, rules for securing finance, calculating overland travel rates, avoiding becoming lost, foraging and hunting, and boosting one's reputation through telling of one's adventures, as well as information on various forms of transportation. Also included are four new characters, and 33 sample henchmen.
Contents:
Introduction
New Leagues
The Dandy Club
The Jockey Club
The Numismatic Society
Securing Finance
Approached by Sponsor
League of Adventure
Government
Newspaper
Private Patron
Lecture Tour
Self-Financing
Secured Funds
Weird Science Artifacts
Equipment
Equipment Dice
Bearers & Guides
Getting There
Travel Companies
Cox & Co.
Henry Lunn Travel
P&O
Thomas Cook
Modes of Transport
Air
Land
Water
On Expedition
Overland Travel Rates
Forced Marches
Getting Lost
Find Food & Water
Hunting & Foraging
One One's Return
Presentation
Reputation Points
Sample Characters
Bored Scion
Gloryhound
Lady of Leisure
Shipping Agent
Sample Henchmen
Accountant
Actor
All-Rounder
Anarchist
Antiquarian
Army Officer
Bare-knuckle Pugilist
Batman
Big Game Hunter
Butler
Carriage Driver
Chronicler of Adventures
Dim-but-Sporty School Chum
Doctor of Medicine
Expedition Planner
Experienced Guide
Financial Backer
Gambler
Gamekeeper/Poacher
Merchant
Mule
Personal Nurse
Petty Criminal
Research Assistant
Sailor
Soldier. Artillery
Soldier, Cavalry
Soldier, Infantry
Secretary/Personal Assistant
Smuggler
Street Urchin
Strongman
Urbane Socialite
SIDEBARS
New Skill: Hobby
New Flaws
New Talents
Select Major Currencies