Inspired by a Russian urban fantasy novel.
Characters are hired as assistance for a geological / topographical survey along the Rhein. However, the true goal of the expedition, unknown to the runners, is to locate the
lost treasure of the Nibelungs. The expedition goes horribly right. The treasure is discovered, but every member of the expedition (except the runners) is mysteriously and brutally murdered overnight. The runners are left with a pile of cursed dragon-gold, and several high-level players taking interest. Getting involved are:
- Lofwyr. You would expect the de-facto owner of Germany to find out about something as big as recovering Fafnir's treasure.
- The Illuminati, or any sort of shadowy global conspiracy, who originally organized the expedition in order to weaponize the curse on the gold.
- DIMR. Once the curse manifests and starts wreaking havoc (exact scale of which is up to GM, from disturbance in the astral, to sudden mass murders), the Institute will take notice.
- The Mob, always on the lookout for large amounts of gold being smuggled across international borders.
- Descendants of Ziegfried, out to recover their heritage.
- The Laughing Man, who very likely knew Ziegfried personally. Possibly a benevolent influence (in his own way).
- Fafnir (unless him and Lofwyr are the same dragon). Because adding yet one more Great Dragon to the existing mix is bound to be fun.
The helicopter attack scene set to the Ride of the Valkyries is, of course, obligatory.
Thoughts? Comments?