Ambition is a strong desire to achieve something, such as rank, fame, power, wealth, or knowledge. It can be a positive or a negative trait, depending on how it is expressed and pursued. Ambition can drive a character to overcome challenges, pursue their goals, and grow as a person. It can also lead a character to become greedy, ruthless, arrogant, or obsessed. Ambition can be a source of conflict, both within the character and with others. It can also be a source of inspiration, both for the character and for the players.
Here is a brief randomized table one can roll upon for deciding a central ambition for their character or villain within any given story or game:
| d10 | Ambition |
|---|---|
| 1 | To become the ruler of a kingdom or empire |
| 2 | To discover a lost or hidden treasure or artifact |
| 3 | To avenge a wrong done to them or their loved ones |
| 4 | To prove themselves to their family, friends, or society |
| 5 | To find true love or happiness |
| 6 | To explore the unknown or the forbidden |
| 7 | To create a masterpiece of art, science, or magic |
| 8 | To protect or save someone or something they care about |
| 9 | To change the world for the better or the worse |
| 10 | To fulfill a prophecy or a destiny |
Celestial Saga 
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