generate-quests

Creates adventure content tied to existing world entities:

1. Bounty board postings (monster hunts, wanted criminals)
2. Mystery hooks (investigations, unexplained events)
3. Faction missions (organization-specific tasks)
4. Personal quests (character-driven stories)
5. Political intrigue (espionage, diplomacy)
6. Dungeon delves (exploration, treasure hunting)
7. Rescue/escort missions
8. Moral dilemmas (no easy answers)

Step 1: Determine Scope

1. Parse $ARGUMENTS for:

- World name (generate world-wide hooks)

- Region name (regional adventures)

- Settlement name (local quests)

- Organization name (faction missions)

- Character name (personal quests)

- Type filter (bounties, mysteries, etc.)

1. Read relevant entities:

- World Overview for themes

- Location entities for setting

- Organization entities for factions

- Character entities for NPCs

- History for background

1. Identify quest-worthy elements:

- Unresolved conflicts

- Mentioned threats

- NPC goals and problems

- Geographic mysteries

- Historical secrets

Step 2: Present Quest Generation Plan

```

=== QUEST GENERATION: [Scope] ===

Scope: [World/Region/Settlement/Faction]

Existing Hooks Found: [X] in current entities

Recommended Level Range: [Based on area threats]

Proposed Quest Types:

1. BOUNTIES ([X] quests)

- Monster hunts

- Wanted criminals

- Dangerous beasts

1. MYSTERIES ([X] quests)

- Investigations

- Disappearances

- Strange occurrences

1. FACTION MISSIONS ([X] quests)

- [[Faction A]] needs...

- [[Faction B]] needs...

1. DUNGEONS & EXPLORATION ([X] quests)

- [[Site A]]: [Hook]

- [[Site B]]: [Hook]

1. POLITICAL INTRIGUE ([X] quests)

- Espionage

- Diplomacy

- Succession

1. MORAL DILEMMAS ([X] quests)

- No easy answers

1. PERSONAL QUESTS ([X] quests)

- For [[NPC A]]

- For [[NPC B]]

Target Total: [20-30] quest hooks

Proceed? (yes/customize/focus on type)

```

Step 3: Generate Bounty Board Quests

Bounty Types:

1. Monster Hunt - Kill a dangerous creature
2. Wanted Criminal - Capture/kill an outlaw
3. Beast Control - Clear an infestation
4. Dangerous Terrain - Make an area safe
5. Creature Capture - Bring back alive

For each bounty:

```markdown

[Bounty Title]

Type: [Monster Hunt/Wanted/etc.]

Posted By: [[NPC or Organization]]

Location: [[Area]]

Reward: [GP amount] / [Other rewards]

The Posting:

> [Flavor text as it appears on board]

> WANTED: [Target]. [Reason]. [Reward].

> —[[Poster]]

The Target:

• Name/Type: [[Creature or NPC]]
• Threat Level: [CR or danger assessment]
• Last Seen: [[Location]]
• Distinguishing Features: [Identification details]

The Truth:

[What's actually going on - complications]

Investigation Leads:

1. [[NPC]] knows [information]
2. [[Location]] has [evidence]
3. [Other lead]

Confrontation:

• Location: [[Lair/Hideout]]
• Defenses: [What protects target]
• Allies: [Who aids target]

Complications:

• [Twist 1]
• [Twist 2]

Outcomes:

• Kill target: [Consequences]
• Capture alive: [Consequences + bonus]
• Let go: [Consequences]
• Discover truth: [New opportunities]

Level Range: [X-Y]

Estimated Sessions: [1-3]

```

Step 4: Generate Mystery Quests

Mystery Types:

1. Missing Person - Someone vanished
2. Murder Investigation - Someone died
3. Strange Phenomenon - Unexplained events
4. Stolen Item - Something was taken
5. Hidden Conspiracy - Deeper plot
6. Ancient Secret - Historical mystery

For each mystery:

```markdown

[Mystery Title]

Type: [Missing Person/Murder/etc.]

Hook: [[NPC]] approaches party or [how they learn]

Location: [[Area]]

Reward: [Payment/Favor/Information]

The Hook:

[2-3 sentences - what the party learns initially]

What Happened:

[The actual truth - for GM only]

The Victim(s):

• [[NPC]]: [Their role, connection to events]

The Perpetrator:

• [[NPC or Entity]]: [Motive and method]

The Clues:

| Location | Clue | Leads To |

|----------|------|----------|

| [[Scene 1]] | [Evidence] | [Next lead] |

| [[Scene 2]] | [Evidence] | [Next lead] |

| [[Scene 3]] | [Evidence] | [Next lead] |

Red Herrings:

• [False lead 1]
• [False lead 2]

Key Witnesses:

• [[NPC 1]]: Knows [information], will share if [condition]
• [[NPC 2]]: Knows [information], hiding because [reason]

Breakthrough Moment:

[When/how the truth becomes clear]

Confrontation:

• Where: [[Location]]
• The reveal: [How perpetrator is exposed/confronted]
• Their response: [Fight/Flee/Confess/etc.]

Complications:

• [Twist 1]
• [Twist 2]

Resolution Options:

• Justice: [Legal consequences]
• Vengeance: [Violent resolution]
• Mercy: [Let them go - consequences]
• Cover-up: [Hide the truth - consequences]

Level Range: [X-Y]

Estimated Sessions: [2-4]

```

Step 5: Generate Faction Missions

For each major organization, create missions:

Mission Types by Faction:

| Faction Type | Mission Types |

|--------------|---------------|

| Government | Tax collection, law enforcement, diplomacy, reconnaissance |

| Guild | Trade escort, rival sabotage, resource acquisition, debt collection |

| Military | Patrol, strike mission, rescue, intelligence gathering |

| Religious | Pilgrimage escort, relic recovery, heretic hunting, miracle investigation |

| Criminal | Heist, smuggling, intimidation, territory expansion |

| Academy | Specimen collection, ruins exploration, experiment assistance |

For each faction mission:

```markdown

[Mission Title]

Faction: [[Organization]]

Mission Giver: [[NPC]] - [Their role in org]

Type: [Mission type]

Urgency: [Immediate/Soon/When convenient]

Briefing:

> "[NPC's actual words giving the mission]"

Objectives:

• Primary: [Must accomplish]
• Secondary: [Bonus objective]
• Hidden: [What faction really wants]

Background:

[Why this mission matters to the faction]

Resources Provided:

• [Equipment/information/contacts]
• [Authority/documentation]

Complications:

• [Expected difficulty 1]
• [Unexpected complication]
• [Moral dimension]

The Mission:

1. Phase 1: [Name]

- Location: [[Place]]

- Task: [What to do]

- Challenge: [Obstacle]

1. Phase 2: [Name]

- Location: [[Place]]

- Task: [What to do]

- Challenge: [Obstacle]

1. Phase 3: [Name]

- Location: [[Place]]

- Task: [What to do]

- Challenge: [Obstacle]

Opposition:

• [[Enemy 1]]: [Their interest]
• [[Enemy 2]]: [Their interest]

Success Rewards:

• Payment: [GP/items]
• Reputation: [Standing increase]
• Access: [New opportunities]
• [[Contact]]: [New relationship]

Failure Consequences:

• Faction: [How they respond]
• Personal: [Effect on party]
• World: [Broader impact]

Follow-up Missions:

• If successful: [Next mission possibility]
• If failed: [Recovery mission possibility]

Level Range: [X-Y]

Estimated Sessions: [1-3]

```

Step 6: Generate Dungeon/Exploration Quests

Tie to existing geographic features:

```markdown

[Quest Title]

Site: [[Dungeon/Ruin/Cave]]

Hook: [How party learns of it]

Reward: [Treasure/knowledge/favor]

The Legend:

[What people say about this place]

The Truth:

[What's actually there]

Why Now:

[Recent event that makes exploration timely]

Getting There:

• Route: [Travel requirements]
• Hazards: [Journey dangers]
• Guide: [[NPC]] available if [condition]

Site Overview:

| Area | Challenge | Treasure | Lore |

|------|-----------|----------|------|

| [Area 1] | [Danger] | [Reward] | [Discovery] |

| [Area 2] | [Danger] | [Reward] | [Discovery] |

| [Area 3] | [Danger] | [Reward] | [Discovery] |

| [Boss Area] | [Final challenge] | [Major reward] | [Key revelation] |

Inhabitants:

• [[Creature type]]: [Numbers, behavior]
• [[NPC faction]]: [Why they're here]

The Prize:

• [[Artifact/Treasure]]: [What it is]
• Location: [Where in dungeon]
• Guardian: [What protects it]

Complications:

• [Twist 1]
• [Rival party/faction also seeking]

Aftermath:

• Cleared: [What changes]
• Partially cleared: [What remains]
• Failed: [Consequences]

Level Range: [X-Y]

Estimated Sessions: [2-5]

```

Step 7: Generate Political Intrigue Quests

```markdown

[Quest Title]

Type: [Espionage/Diplomacy/Assassination/Sabotage]

Patron: [[NPC or Faction]]

Target: [[NPC or Faction]]

Stakes: [What's at risk]

The Situation:

[Political context in 2-3 sentences]

The Mission:

[What the patron wants done]

Why the Party:

[Why they need adventurers, not professionals]

The Approach:

Option A: [Subtle method]

Option B: [Direct method]

Option C: [Alternative approach]

Key NPCs:

• [[Target NPC]]: [Their situation, vulnerabilities]
• [[Allied NPC]]: [How they can help]
• [[Opposing NPC]]: [Their counter-moves]

Locations:

• [[Location 1]]: [Role in mission]
• [[Location 2]]: [Role in mission]

Information to Gather:

• [Secret 1]: Found at [location] from [source]
• [Secret 2]: Found at [location] from [source]

Obstacles:

• [Security measure 1]
• [Political complication]
• [Unexpected factor]

Moral Dimensions:

• [Ethical concern 1]
• [Ethical concern 2]
• What if the target is [sympathetic revelation]?

Success Outcomes:

• For patron: [What they gain]
• For party: [Rewards and consequences]
• For world: [Political shift]

Failure Outcomes:

• Caught: [Consequences]
• Exposed: [Consequences]
• Betrayed: [Consequences]

Level Range: [X-Y]

Estimated Sessions: [2-4]

```

Step 8: Generate Moral Dilemma Quests

```markdown

[Quest Title]

The Dilemma: [Core moral question]

No Easy Answer: [Why both choices have costs]

Setup:

[How the party encounters this situation]

Side A: [Position Name]

• Represented by: [[NPC A]]
• Their argument: [Why they're right]
• What they want: [Their goal]
• If they win: [Consequences]

Side B: [Position Name]

• Represented by: [[NPC B]]
• Their argument: [Why they're right]
• What they want: [Their goal]
• If they win: [Consequences]

The Complication:

[Why the party can't just walk away]

Hidden Factors:

• [Something neither side knows]
• [Secret that changes the equation]

Possible Resolutions:

1. Support Side A: [Full consequences]
2. Support Side B: [Full consequences]
3. Compromise: [What it looks like, costs to both]
4. Third option: [Creative solution, what it requires]
5. Walk away: [Why it's hard, what happens]

No Right Answer:

[Acknowledge that players may disagree - that's the point]

Aftermath Seeds:

• [How this decision echoes later]

Level Range: [Any - moral weight matters more]

Estimated Sessions: [1-2]

```

Step 9: Generate Personal Quests

Tie to existing NPCs:

```markdown

[Quest Title]: [[NPC Name]]'s Story

NPC: [[Character Name]]

Relationship: [How party knows them]

Their Need: [What they want]

Background:

[NPC's relevant history]

The Revelation:

[How party learns of their need]

What They Ask:

> "[NPC's actual request in their voice]"

Why It Matters:

• To NPC: [Personal stakes]
• To party: [Relationship/reward stakes]
• To world: [Broader implications if any]

The Journey:

1. [Step 1]

- Go to: [[Location]]

- Do: [Task]

- Learn: [Information]

1. [Step 2]

- Go to: [[Location]]

- Do: [Task]

- Overcome: [Challenge]

1. [Resolution]

- Confront: [[Adversary or situation]]

- Choice: [Decision to make]

- Outcome: [Result]

NPC During Quest:

• Accompanies party: [Yes/No]
• If yes: [Their role, combat ability]
• If no: [Where they wait, their anxiety]

Rewards:

• [[NPC]]'s gratitude: [What they offer]
• Relationship: [How bond changes]
• Revelation: [What party learns about NPC]

If Refused:

• NPC attempts alone: [What happens]
• Relationship damage: [How it affects things]

Level Range: [X-Y]

Estimated Sessions: [1-3]

```

Step 10: Create Quest Board Summary

Compile quests into usable format:

```markdown

Posted notices, word-of-mouth opportunities, and pressing needs.

Active Bounties

| Bounty | Target | Reward | Posted By | Difficulty |

|--------|--------|--------|-----------|------------|

| [Name] | [Target] | [GP] | [[NPC]] | ★★☆☆☆ |

| [Name] | [Target] | [GP] | [[NPC]] | ★★★☆☆ |

| [Name] | [Target] | [GP] | [[NPC]] | ★★★★☆ |

Rumors & Hooks

| Heard From | Rumor | Actually |

|------------|-------|----------|

| [[NPC]] | "[Rumor]" | [Truth/Hook it leads to] |

| Street talk | "[Rumor]" | [Truth/Hook it leads to] |

| [[Tavern]] | "[Rumor]" | [Truth/Hook it leads to] |

Faction Opportunities

| Faction | Contact | Mission Available | Standing Required |

|---------|---------|-------------------|-------------------|

| [[Org 1]] | [[NPC]] | [Brief mission] | [None/Friendly/etc.] |

| [[Org 2]] | [[NPC]] | [Brief mission] | [None/Friendly/etc.] |

Urgent Matters

Time-sensitive opportunities

1. [Urgent Quest] - [Deadline], [Consequence if missed]
2. [Urgent Quest] - [Deadline], [Consequence if missed]

Long-term Opportunities

Quests that can wait but offer substantial reward

1. [Quest] - [Brief description]
2. [Quest] - [Brief description]

```

Step 11: Link Quests to Entities

1. Update NPC files with quest-giving roles
2. Update location files with quest associations
3. Update organization files with mission types
4. Update dungeon files with treasure/danger details
5. Create new quest document or add to settlement files

Step 12: Summary Report

```

=== QUEST GENERATION COMPLETE: [Scope] ===

Total Quests Created: [X]

BY TYPE:

• Bounties: [X]
• Mysteries: [X]
• Faction Missions: [X]
• Dungeon Delves: [X]
• Political Intrigue: [X]
• Moral Dilemmas: [X]
• Personal Quests: [X]

BY LEVEL RANGE:

• Tier 1 (1-4): [X] quests
• Tier 2 (5-10): [X] quests
• Tier 3 (11-16): [X] quests
• Tier 4 (17-20): [X] quests

QUEST CHAINS CREATED:

• [Chain 1]: [Quest A] → [Quest B] → [Quest C]
• [Chain 2]: [Quest A] → [Quest B]

KEY NPCs IN QUESTS:

• [[NPC 1]]: Quest-giver for [X] quests
• [[NPC 2]]: Target/subject of [X] quests
• [[NPC 3]]: Antagonist in [X] quests

FACTIONS REPRESENTED:

• [[Faction 1]]: [X] missions
• [[Faction 2]]: [X] missions

LOCATIONS FEATURED:

• [[Location 1]]: [X] quests
• [[Location 2]]: [X] quests

Files Created: [X]

Files Updated: [X]

Suggested Next Steps:

• Prepare [[Quest]] for next session
• Expand [[Dungeon]] for delve quest
• Develop [[NPC]] for personal quest
• Create handout for [[Bounty]]

```

1. Entity Integration - Quests use existing world elements
2. Player Agency - Multiple approaches and outcomes
3. Moral Complexity - Not just good vs. evil
4. Scalable Difficulty - Adjustable to party level
5. Lasting Consequences - Actions matter to the world
6. NPC Involvement - Real people, not just quest-givers
7. Variety - Different types for different sessions

```

# Generate quests for a world

/generate-quests "Eldermyr"

# Generate for a settlement

/generate-quests "City of Thornhaven"

# Generate for a faction

/generate-quests "The Shadow Hand" --type faction

# Generate specific type

/generate-quests "Ashlands Region" --type bounties

# Generate for level range

/generate-quests "Eldermyr" --levels 5-10

```