Fall Guide: Hero Party Must

Hero Party Must Fall — A Short Guide to Dramatic, Fun, and Memorable Tabletop Sessions

Chapter 5: Common Mistakes (How to Lose as the Villain)

• Honor the fall: Give weight to character arcs and relationships; let NPCs react realistically.
• Avoid gratuitous cruelty: Don’t punish players arbitrarily; connect outcomes to choices and past actions.
• Use failure to explore themes: mortality, hubris, legacy, redemption, and the cost of peace.

A vital location for meeting specific characters and progressing early story arcs. Imos House: