Risk Assessment: Dragon Slaying Engagement v1
Risk Assessment: Dragon Slaying Engagement
Risk Matrix
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total party kill | Moderate | Critical | Require parties to carry resurrection insurance |
| Dragon relocates during engagement | High | Schedule delay | Include tracking specialist in party requirements |
| Collateral damage to nearby settlements | High | Reputational | Evacuation order issued for 5-mile radius |
| Dragon has offspring | Low | Scope expansion | Out of scope. New RFP required for each offspring. |
| Selected party abandons quest | Moderate | Schedule delay | 25% deposit, non-refundable |
| Hoard is cursed | Moderate | Financial | Questboard not liable for cursed assets |
| Dragon is sapient and lawyers up | Low | Legal | Retain counsel specializing in inter-species contract law |
Historical Success Rates
Based on Questboard's database of 847 dragon engagements over the past century:
- 34% completed successfully
- 28% resulted in total party kill
- 19% resulted in dragon relocation (dragon moved to a different region, technically a success)
- 12% abandoned by party
- 7% resolved through negotiation (dragon agreed to stop in exchange for livestock stipend)
Insurance Requirements
All participating parties must carry:
- Professional liability: 100,000 gold minimum
- Collateral damage rider: 50,000 gold minimum
- Life insurance: per party member, beneficiary on file with Questboard
- Fire damage: unlimited (non-negotiable for dragon engagements)