Project Schwarzwald

9. Campaign Structure And Quest Rules

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Reference
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Canon

1. Content

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1.1 Chapter Organization

The campaign is divided into sequential, titled chapters.

See: Campaign

1.2 Main Quests

Main Quests contain the minimum mandatory objectives needed to progress through the chapter.

1.3 Side Quests

Side Quests are optional and non-exhaustive. They may introduce character development, exploration, mechanics, discoveries, or meaningful rewards.

1.4 Optional Discoveries & Activities

Smaller interactions that do not necessarily require quest tracking.

1.5 Narrative Triggers & Progression

Important interactions that initiate narration, unlock objectives, or advance chapters.

1.6 Chapter Completion

The event or player action that concludes the chapter and triggers the next one.

1.7 Persistent World State & Consequences

Relevant changes to the world, character relationships, resources, and player decisions that remain significant beyond individual objectives.

See: Systems › Persistent Consequences