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[Fireday<x-tab> </x-tab>,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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8:20 pm]
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Rocky observes the approaching tuskriders and announces to
the rest of the party 'We donna want ta git inta a grand melee wid dem
tuskers. We ud die. Best chance is ta challenge ta a one on one wid dere
champion if'n we canna just trade peaceable like. If ya need ta I can
champion us."
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Mournath scans for high ground and finds not much that could
be useful except the forest and hills to the east. “Riders would
easily trample us if they can ride in on flat ground! We have to find a
more defensible position! Hills, trees, anything to break up a straight
charging lane. If we MUST stay in this position, we need to blunt their
charge by laying in some sharpened saplings around this area that will
impale them on a charge.”
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Juno says to the group, “I vote for Rocky to be our
champion. I can apply a buffs to give to an bonus to your melee weapon or
your speed or to your extra missile and or power to you ranged weapons or
protection to your life would you allow the empowering to you with these
powers although be it temporary? Let me know and I will open up my mind
and faith and release my power and pray for these boons?”
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Juno sings an anthems to his higher power to promote Rocky
with a song.
</b>“Rocky is the champion Rocky is our champion. No time for losers
cause he is our champion of the world…”
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Varo listens to Rocky's proposal. She thinks about it &
her own skills and inventory, and offers some initial proposals for the
group to discuss. “That may be a good idea, if you think you can do
it, Rocky. It's a generous offer.
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“I like the idea of first offering to trade, but what kind
of things would they be interested in for trade? We still have some extra
arrows & such from the runners, but not sure that's always wise,
depending upon the tuskers, of course.
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“I do have a small pottery cooking pot to trade, but the
couple of bracelets & rings I have are not likely the kind of thing
I'd want to show them – they're more for wedding giffts – although if
they like shiny things & have good furrs, cloth or leathers, it might
work out. But I don't want to give them the idea that I have any more
than that it's ALL I have. If I have to show them, you or somebody else
is going to have to practically force me to show them & I'm gonna
whine that they are not mine & I'm carrying them to deliver for a
wedding up north. So be prepared for me to have only that little bit. If
they have fine furs or cloth, I can ˜be convinced by all of you that I
can trade because the wedding party will love having more fine furs.”
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Juno speaks to Rocky, “Did you mean to champion us to fight
one on one or just you fight one of them one on one for us as a champion
like the arm wrestling troll incident.“
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"I ud like ta gets usn out a this wit as small a
fight'n n dying as we can. So like wid da troll but hopefully wit me
winnin." Rocky replies.
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With renewed urgency in his voice Juno says, “I have to say
to Rocky anything I can help you with winning let me know how to serve
and protect.”
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He then continues to group, “When Rocky wins which I have
faith he will, they may still be angry with us. So what method of
operation do we take to have the best chance of success when things go
sour?”
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The party discusses plans and change of plans.
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Juno says, “Rocky would be willing to ride a horse instead
of being the champion, and lead us out of the darkness to a clear path to
avoid a conflict with these group of scary things.”
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suggests, "But rather than rely on Tuskers be'en all peaceful like,
which they ain't known fer...best we git on der horseys an head thet
aways." Pointing in a way 90 degrees off the route the Tuskers were
traveling. "We shud do it right hasty too. Put me up in front a
someone on the lead hoss en I kin guide us in the dark."
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Varo looks at the approaching horde. “To be honest, I
would prefer to flee. Let's double up on the horses & flee sideways
to them, as it may be fast enough to get away from them, or discourage
them. Can we pack in less than 10 minutes?” She begins to grab anything
she's begun to set out & wrap it firmly up to toss on her horse, to
prepare to flee.
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“I agree, Rocky should lead us, I can ride behind him if
it's easier. I think heading for the forest is best, so we should leave
very soon. Hopefully we can lose them there, or they'll lose interest.”
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Juno grabs what he can and gets to his horse and prepares to
flee the area. Juno can help anybody else pack up and follow the rest of
group keeping an eye on the beast riders.
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Juno as he is bugging out sings a song to himself, “Time for
us to ride
</b>“We got to set ourselves free.”
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“It hurts to say goodbye but it is time for us to ride!”
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
8:32 pm]
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As the group discusses their options the Tusks have moved
north toward the party. But they do not seem to be in a full charge
as it might be bad for the animals to charge for the distance.
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Marusk nods, “so no champion fight? We flee?”
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Varen looks south into the darkness but sees only dark
forms. “We can walk fast I suppose...”
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Jaren nods to Marusks and flexes his hands.
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Varen starts to back up to gather his gear.
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Marusk waves a hand, “Veren be careful that branch behind
you!”
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Then s smack is heard. Everyone turns to see Vern
collapse. Marusks behind VVeren reaches for him but is too late to
catch him. “He's out. Those darn branches.”
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Jaren nods, “ok pack up as best you can lets move!”
</b> <x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
8:48 pm]
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Jaren and Marusks help Vern onto Jarens horse. Marusk
whispers, “he'll wake up soon so he could be agitated.”
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Jaren nods, “we'll have to deal then.”
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The campfire is doused to at least make it harder for the
tusks to spot them though they are known to see in darkness. Tents
and full gear are gathered and packed up. Some wish they could
leave traps but the tusks line is so wide it would matter little.
The party moves north with Rocky riding with Marusk on his horse on
point.
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8:50 pm]
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By now the Tusks have crossed the plain a 3rd the way to
camp as the party moves north.
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Veren wakes up from his 'accident', “what...what?” He begins
to struggle and Jaren holds him on the horse. Jaren stops and lets
him down easy.
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Veren grumbles and grabs his head. “We've not gone
far?!”
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Veren shakes his head, “I will walk fast...lets go.”
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Marusk looks back, “this hate for horses is bad but can also
get us killed.”
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Jaren reaches out, “can you ride with eyes closed?”
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Veren grunts, “lets go!” he begins to walk very fast north.
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
9:33 pm]
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A very exhausted Veren languishes as he gets close to the
forest only a hundred meters away. By now the tusks have have
reached the camp. As the party rests they look back to see the
second large group of tusks are some distance behind the front tusk
group. The party has a bit more time to go but they notice the
forward group of 15-20 has increased speed.
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
9:52 pm]
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Since Varen is walking it has decreased party speed.
Some wish a tree accident could happen again. But he has hired them
so he is the boss – for now.
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The party gets about 50 feet from the forest and they just
may make it. But the tusks are only a 400-450 feet behind. They
have made good progress while the party has slowed down.
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Rocky scans the forest and grunts and forces Marusks to stop
the horse.
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A figure emerges from the forest. A tall lanky figure
in what in this moon light seems to be green and browns. He raises
a hand the party stops reaching for weapons.
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The figure speaks. But the tongue is cryptic to all
but Marusk.
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HE speaks a few words and then dismounts with Rocky
following suit. Varen is out of breath and leans down holding his
knees.
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Marusk turns to the party, “elves. They are
asking if we intend to enter the forest. I asked if we could.
But the one there says he does not like tusks coming and they should be
stopped.” He turns to ask about the tusks.
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Suddenly maybe 2 dozen arrows fly from the forest all along
the forest edge. They land only feet from each horse and
member. Clearly they could've aimed at the party but seemed to only
be giving a warning shot. But the idea is clear they mean business
and there must be many unseen in the forest.
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The tusks get within 300 feet. The larger group is far
in the distance and will take a long time to get here so only the 15-20
tusks in this first group.
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The Elf seems to raise his voice and speak in a accented
tradetalk. “We warned you tusks not to venture into our
forest. You will turn back or we will stop you!”
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Jaren looks down at Varen who now stands as he catches his
breath.
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For those who are weak in tradetalk it is translated so it
can be understood. “Now what?”
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The tusks are now around 275 feet behind party and moving
not slowing down.
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Actions? Comments?
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Next Update: Saturday?
<x-tab> </x-tab>GM: Ok. I
foresaw this as a TPK thing. But I did have a backup plan of
survival. I wanted to do that logistics post so you could see the
full picture. Since the Challenge fight was canceled we move
on. But now party is between two strong groups. So figure a
good place to stop. Especially this is a LARGE update. So
best to get it out. Will work on it sat or Monday depending on
responses.
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