Scroll Binder
In a world where diplomacy is as volatile as the shifting winds, the Scroll Binder stands as a crucial mediator, balancing the scales of power with both precision and skill. A Scroll Binder is not just a scribe or a wizard, but a master of magical agreements and negotiation rituals. Whether dealing with monarchs, merchants, or wandering adventurers, they have the unique ability to bind the terms of any agreement with magic and certainty—ensuring that deals are fair, precise, and lasting.
Drawing their power from three sacred elements—Rock, Paper, and Scissors—Scroll Binders use these seemingly simple tools to resolve even the most complicated of diplomatic disputes. Each throw carries weight and meaning, and the stakes are always high. From determining territorial boundaries to forging alliances, the Scroll Binder’s touch turns words into lasting, magical obligations, enforced by ancient rituals and unbreakable pacts.
In every negotiation, the Scroll Binder is both a neutral party and an active force, wielding their influence to make sure the terms are not just agreed upon, but also honored. Their magic ensures that no party can back out without facing consequences, and each deal is crafted with both fairness and finality.
The Scroll Binder is known for their ability to mediate and ensure that agreements are honored. They bring clarity and structure to every negotiation, creating agreements that stand the test of time.
Whether you’re seeking to settle a dispute, forge an alliance, or carve out your place in the world, a Scroll Binder is the one to trust with your most important agreements. They bring both clarity and magic to the table, ensuring that every contract is both fair and final, making them indispensable in any diplomatic scenario.
The Creation of the Scrolls: The Three Sacred Elements
Before any magic can be infused or any negotiations can take place, the Scroll Binder must create the scroll itself. This process is always the same, ensuring that the scroll is always ready to carry the weight of whatever diplomatic task is required.
Rock (Ink):
The Rock is crushed into magical ink, the foundation of any scroll. It contains power, capable of recording strength, territory, or conquest—whatever the negotiation requires. This ink binds the spirit of the agreement to the paper.Paper (To Write On):
The Paper is the medium for the terms, whether it’s trade agreements, alliances, or declarations. It holds the ink’s magic and is fine-tuned to record details in clear, permanent strokes, ensuring nothing is left to chance.Scissors (To Cut the Paper):
The Scissors ensure that every detail is measured precisely. The scroll will not be valid unless the terms are clearly defined—no vague agreements, only sharp and measured clauses. The scroll is carefully cut so there is no room for additions (except on the back) that is soley reserved for the scroll binder. The (closed) scissors will later be used as a pen to write.
The Diplomatic Treaty: Resolving Disagreements with Rock, Paper, Scissors
The Scroll Binder’s magic truly shines during the final resolution of any diplomatic agreement. Whether it’s dividing a kingdom, setting up a trade agreement, or forming alliances, the Scroll Binder uses Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine the terms. However, they are not just passive spectators—they can adjust the outcome to ensure the agreement remains fair and equitable for all parties.
Here’s how the three options from the game are applied to almost any diplomatic scenario, along with options for the Scroll Binder to influence the results:
Winner with Rock (Building Victory)
What Happens: When Rock wins, the scroll doesn’t just give the winner the prize; it requires them to physically manifest the victory by building something. This might be a fortress, a bridge, or any permanent landmark that solidifies the win. It’s not enough to simply claim the spoils; they must construct something that demonstrates their strength or resolve.
Examples of Diplomatic Scenarios:
Territorial Claim: The winner claims the land, but they must build a fortress or defensive wall to secure it.
“Lord Ironfist rocked the deal; he claims the northern pass, but if he doesn’t raise a fortress by next winter, it’s forfeit.”Trade Agreement: The winner secures the trade route, but must build infrastructure to prove they’ll follow through.
“Lady Greymist rocked it; she secures the river trade, but must raise a bridge across by spring, or the deal’s off.”
Scroll Effect:
The scales thud, locking in a concrete obligation. The agreement will be tied to a building, structure, or military presence that must be created to seal the deal.
Scroll Binder Influence:
The Scroll Binder can adjust the scope of the “building task” based on the context. For instance, they might allow the winner to choose between different types of structures (military, economic, cultural) to suit the circumstances of the negotiation.
Winner with Paper (Binding Pact)
What Happens: When Paper wins, the scroll doesn’t just record the winner’s claim—it binds both sides into a tighter, longer-lasting agreement. This could mean both sides are bound by oaths, duties, or mutual obligations that they can’t easily escape from. A binding pact is created, and the winner gains the prize but with strings attached.
Examples of Diplomatic Scenarios:
Trade Route: The winner secures the route, but both sides are bound to each other with perpetual trade or shared resources.
“Lady Smirkface papered them; she secures the trade route, but both must exchange grain and luxury goods for the next century.”Alliance: The winner gains military support, but the agreement also locks both sides into future commitments, like mutual defense, taxes, or even shared resources.
“Duke Greymane papered the alliance; he gets the troops, but both must defend each other’s borders—forever.”
Scroll Effect:
The scales quiver, and the terms are now tied. The scroll locks the parties together, making it impossible to back out without serious consequences.
Scroll Binder Influence:
The Scroll Binder can adjust the depth of the binding pact, allowing some flexibility in the obligations. They might allow both sides to negotiate the terms of their oaths or set up escape clauses if unforeseen circumstances arise.
Winner with Scissors (Cutting Divide)
What Happens: When Scissors wins, the agreement is sharp and precise. There’s no room for vagueness or dispute—the terms are clearly split. Whether it’s dividing land, resources, or governing power, the scroll ensures that the prize is measured and cut perfectly, leaving no ambiguity.
Examples of Diplomatic Scenarios:
Land Division: The prize—whether it’s land or territory—is split equally.
“Duke Snippy scissored the deal; the valley’s halved—12 miles each, no exceptions.”Shared Resources: The prize is divided down to the smallest detail—everything is precisely measured and there’s no wiggle room for confusion.
“Lord Firestorm scissored the mines—he gets half the jewels, but every gem will be weighed and counted.”
Scroll Effect:
The scales snap, and the agreement is now precisely defined, leaving no room for dispute. It’s a clear-cut division that must be honored.
Scroll Binder Influence:
The Scroll Binder has the ability to allow for some wiggle room in the division if it feels unfair to one side, or perhaps reorder the items being divided based on importance to the parties. The precise nature of the division can be made flexible in some cases.
The Tiebreaker: The Ultimate Diplomatic Clause
In the event of a tie, the scroll does not leave the situation unresolved. The Scroll Binder must act to resolve the conflict.
What Happens: The Scroll Binder calls for a rematch or creates a magical clause to escalate the agreement. This might mean sending both parties on a quest, or the losing side might have to give up something valuable to tip the scales in favor of the other. Ties are never simple!
Example:
“If the game ends in a tie, the scroll binds both sides to find the Lost Chalice in the Cursed Mountain—a quest neither can avoid, and the stakes are high.”
Scroll Effect:
The scales tremble, and the scroll adds a clause, creating new obligations that neither party can easily ignore. It escalates the situation, making the next step even more important than the last.
Scroll Binder Influence:
The Scroll Binder can alter the stakes of the tiebreaker. Perhaps instead of a physical quest, the tie results in personal sacrifices or an addition of another party to the agreement. The Binder can create a path that makes it fairer, ensuring that the parties leave the agreement feeling like both sides had a chance.
Final Thoughts on the Scroll Binder’s Process
The Scroll Binder serves as the ultimate mediator, ensuring that every agreement is fair and balanced, whether it involves land, resources, or alliances. The Rock, Paper, Scissors system remains a comedic yet effective way of resolving disputes, but the Scroll Binder’s ability to adjust the final outcome ensures that no party feels taken advantage of.
The role of the Scroll Binder is not just to act as a neutral party, but to ensure fairness, providing options to modify agreements if the situation calls for it. By keeping things fair, the Scroll Binder ensures that each deal lasts and that the magic of the scroll remains just for all involved.