Tuala Morn

[TheQuestionMan]

Greetings HEROphiles, I have decided to begin Game Mastering again and after consulting with my gaming group we have decided to play Tuala Morn.

 

 

Tuala Morn Resources

 

Tuala Morn

http://www.herogames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63188

 

Hero System Bestiary

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_System_Bestiary

 

Asian Bestiary I

https://www.herogames.com/viewItem.htm?itemID=202080

 

Asian Bestiary II

https://www.herogames.com/viewItem.htm?itemID=223893

 

Kingdom of Champions

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/k/kingdom.htm

 

Champions in 3-D

 

 

Changeling: The Dreaming Hero - Thanks Susano

http://surbrook.devermore.net/whitewolf/WODchangeling.html

 

 

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Changeling: The Dreaming

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling:_The_Dreaming

 

Changeling: The Lost

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling:_The_Lost

 

GURPS Faerie

http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/faerie/

 

GURPS Celtic Myth

http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/Celtic/

 

GURPS Castle Falkenstein

http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/castlefalkenstein/

 

GURPS Castle Falkenstein: The Ottoman Empire

http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/ottoman/

 

 

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Brath by CrossGen Comics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brath_(comics)

 

Roar TV series

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roar_(TV_series)

 

Robin of Sherwood or Robin Hood TV series

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_of_Sherwood

 

The Mists of Avalon (TV miniseries)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mists_of_Avalon_(TV_miniseries)

 

Tristan & Isolde (film)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_%26_Isolde_(film)

 

Arthur of the Britons

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_of_the_Britons

 

 

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More later

 

 

QM

[Nolgroth]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Good luck. Keep us posted as much as feasible.

[TheQuestionMan]

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Campaign Meta-Plot

 

 

Character Sub-Plots

 

 

Adventure Plots

 

 

DNPC, Hunteds, & Watchers

 

 

Physical & Psychological Limitations

 

 

Campaign Concepts

 

 

Campaign Description:

 

 

Importance of the Player Characters:

 

 

World Description:

 

 

CAMPAIGN TONE

 

Morality:

 

Realism:

 

Outlook:

 

Seriousness:

 

Continuity:

 

CHARACTER BUILDING GUIDELINES

 

Starting Points: 75

Maximum Disadvantages: 75

Maximum Points From One Category of Disadvantage: 25

 

CHARACTER ABILITY BUILDING GUIDELINES

Power Levels Average Range Maximum

Characteristics: 0 – 20 30

Speed: 3 – 4 5

Combat Values: 5 – 8 10

Damage Classes: 5 – 8 10

Power Levels Average Range Maximum

Active Points: ?? – ?? ??

Skill Points: ?? – ?? ??

Skill Roll: ??- ??- ??-

DEF/rDEF ??/?? ??

 

Normal Characteristic Maxima: Required

Combat Hit Location Rules: Situational

Knockdown Rules: Situational

Long-Term Endurance Rules: Situational

Limited Push: YES

 

 

HOUSE RULES

 

 

Hmmm...

 

 

QM

[pinecone]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Greetings HEROphiles, I have decided to begin Game Mastering again and after consulting with my gaming group we have decided to play Tuala Morn.

 

 

More Later

 

 

QM

 

Good choice! Best of luck...

[TheQuestionMan]

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Tuala Morn: Wrath of the Vulkrings

 

When the young heroes are called from the curtain wall they are met by their Lord. Their belonging are piled with supplies and the Lords 2 young children. They are to escape with the children to Dun Conhaile and seek the Kings aid in repulsing the Vulkring Raiders. There are too many for this to be a Raid.

 

They number in the hundreds and they come to conquer.

 

 

This is their story...

 

 

 

QM

[Pyre-Archer]

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Nearing the end of his apprenticeship, Lloyd MacCallahan was one of the first to spot it, his instructor and Huntmaster.

 

Vulkring ships, red of sail and fairly loaded with raiders, bore down on his home. His warning came only moments ahead of the war-horns which bade the citizens to flee for safer lands, the soldiers to man the walls.

 

OOC Note: Our town druid just got KO'd (Either magical backlash, hostile mage, which would be -darn odd- considering it's the Vulkring coming at us) and took a nasty spill off the wall he was standing on. The ships, slowed by his magic, resumed their drive to our shores.

 

So yeah: Soundtrack just went from Celtic folk to Folk Metal. This will not be pretty. Here's Lloyd's character sheet:

 

Lloyd MacCallahan Player: Patrick O'Shea

Val Char Cost

13 STR 3

15 DEX 15

15 CON 10

12 BODY 4

13 INT 3

11 EGO 2

15 PRE 5

12 COM 1

 

5 PD 2

3 ED 0

3 SPD 5

6 REC 0

30 END 0

27 STUN 0

 

7" RUN 0

2" SWIM 0

2 1/2" LEAP 0

Characteristics Cost: 50

Cost Power END

5 Luck 1d6 0

3 +2 PER with Sight Group (4 Active Points); Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) 0

2 Running +1" (7" total) 1

Powers Cost: 10

Cost Skill

6 +2 with any three maneuvers or a tight group of attacks

5 Climbing 13-

3 AK: Home region 12-

4 KS: My Tuath 13-

5 KS: Tualan Flora and fauna 14-

3 KS: Fae/Faerie Lore 12-

6 Navigation (Land) 14-

3 Riding 12-

1 Security Systems (Only for natural/wilderness traps -1) 12- (3 Active Points); Limited Power: only for natural/wilderness traps (TuMorn p.124) Power loses about half of its effectiveness (-1)

3 Stealth 12-

8 Survival (Temperate/Subtropical, Urban) 14-

7 Tracking 14-

7 WF: Common Melee Weapons, Common Missile Weapons, Homemade Weapons, Off Hand, Sling

10 Two-Weapon Fighting (HTH)

3 Shadowing 12-

5 Breakfall 13-

Everyman Skills (TuMorn p.132)

0 Acting 8-

0 Concealment 8-

0 Conversation 8-

0 Deduction 8-

0 TF: Equines

0 PS:Tualan Hunter/pathfinder (Custom Adder) 11-

0 Persuasion 8-

0 KS: Tualan Heraldry (Custom Adder) 11-

0 KS: Tualan Legends and Lore 8-

Skills Cost: 79

Cost Talent

2 Environmental Movement (no penalties on fighting in hip-deep water)

3 Absolute Range Sense

3 Bump Of Direction

3 Lightsleep

Talents Cost: 11

Val Disadvantages

5 Geasa: Cannot use a blade longer than 1 foot

5 Rivalry: Other Hunters: Professional (; Rival is As Powerful; Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate Rival; Rival Aware of Rivalry)

5 Reputation: Father was expelled from clan: , 11- (Known Only To A Small Group)

15 Psychological Limitation: Must redeem family honour: (Common, Strong)

10 Psychological Limitation: Hunts pictoi when he has the chance: (Uncommon, Strong)

5 Watched: Clan: 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, Limited Geographical Area, Watching)

10 Hunted: local caterans: 8- (As Pow, Harshly Punish)

10 Psychological Limitation: Distrusts seers/prophets: (Uncommon, Strong)

5 Psychological Limitation: Overconfident: (Uncommon, Moderate)

5 Psychological Limitation: Dour, rarely accepts praise: (Uncommon, Moderate)

 

Disadvantage Points: 75

Base Points: 75 Experience Required: 0 Total Experience Available: 0 Experience Unspent: 0 Total Character Cost: 150

Height: 1.75 m Hair: Black

Weight: 64.00 kg Eyes: Red

 

Appearance: Slightly taller than average, slim, light coloured hair (dirty blond), some minor scrapes and healed-over injuries.

 

Personality: Though young, he was old enough to witness and remember his father's attempt to kill the druid, as well as the fallout from Colin's rather dramatic exile from the clan. He's taken it upon himself to try and redeem the family honor, to the point that he may take on quests that are beyond his abilities.

 

His distrust of prophecy comes from his memories of his father's exile, plus his fear that he might be told that he may die with his family name unredeemed. He won't go out of his way to be rude, but he may try to excuse himself quietly.

 

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Background: When Lloyd was 8 his father, a spearman named Colin MacCallahan, tried to kill a Druid, Galen O'Sainglen. All he knows now (no one will discuss the details with him) is that his father, who was known for being proud (a polite way of saying he was an arrogant S.O.B.) received some sort of prophecy from the Druid, got roaring drunk, and managed to kill the horse the Druid rode in on, and was on the way to following up on the druid when Colin was tackled by pretty much the rest of the village.

 

Enraged, Galen not only placed him under the Glam Dicin, but cursed him to never pick up a sword or spear again. Such was the power that the curse also carried onto Lloyd, who still bears it to this day.

 

Lloyd was subject to some shunning after this, to the extent that no other Spearman wished to train the boy. Garret ConBarra, a Hunter and a little more removed from the immediate family and clan, was able to, teaching the youth the craft of hunting. Deirdre, his mother, never really recovered from the shame; the only time she shows any life is when Lloyd completes some task, bringing the family name one step closer (she believes) to redemption.

[Mr. R]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Nearing the end of his apprenticeship, Lloyd MacCallahan was one of the first to spot it, his instructor and Huntmaster.

 

Vulkring ships, red of sail and fairly loaded with raiders, bore down on his home. His warning came only moments ahead of the war-horns which bade the citizens to flee for safer lands, the soldiers to man the walls.

 

OOC Note: Our town druid just got KO'd (Either magical backlash, hostile mage, which would be -darn odd- considering it's the Vulkring coming at us) and took a nasty spill off the wall he was standing on. The ships, slowed by his magic, resumed their drive to our shores.

 

So yeah: Soundtrack just went from Celtic folk to Folk Metal. This will not be pretty. Here's Lloyd's character sheet:

 

Lloyd MacCallahan Player: Patrick O'Shea

Val Char Cost

13 STR 3

15 DEX 15

15 CON 10

12 BODY 4

13 INT 3

11 EGO 2

15 PRE 5

12 COM 1

 

5 PD 2

3 ED 0

3 SPD 5

6 REC 0

30 END 0

27 STUN 0

 

7" RUN 0

2" SWIM 0

2 1/2" LEAP 0

Characteristics Cost: 50

Cost Power END

5 Luck 1d6 0

3 +2 PER with Sight Group (4 Active Points); Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) 0

2 Running +1" (7" total) 1

Powers Cost: 10

Cost Skill

6 +2 with any three maneuvers or a tight group of attacks

5 Climbing 13-

3 AK: Home region 12-

4 KS: My Tuath 13-

5 KS: Tualan Flora and fauna 14-

3 KS: Fae/Faerie Lore 12-

6 Navigation (Land) 14-

3 Riding 12-

1 Security Systems (Only for natural/wilderness traps -1) 12- (3 Active Points); Limited Power: only for natural/wilderness traps (TuMorn p.124) Power loses about half of its effectiveness (-1)

3 Stealth 12-

8 Survival (Temperate/Subtropical, Urban) 14-

7 Tracking 14-

7 WF: Common Melee Weapons, Common Missile Weapons, Homemade Weapons, Off Hand, Sling

10 Two-Weapon Fighting (HTH)

3 Shadowing 12-

5 Breakfall 13-

Everyman Skills (TuMorn p.132)

0 Acting 8-

0 Concealment 8-

0 Conversation 8-

0 Deduction 8-

0 TF: Equines

0 PS:Tualan Hunter/pathfinder (Custom Adder) 11-

0 Persuasion 8-

0 KS: Tualan Heraldry (Custom Adder) 11-

0 KS: Tualan Legends and Lore 8-

Skills Cost: 79

Cost Talent

2 Environmental Movement (no penalties on fighting in hip-deep water)

3 Absolute Range Sense

3 Bump Of Direction

3 Lightsleep

Talents Cost: 11

Val Disadvantages

5 Geasa: Cannot use a blade longer than 1 foot

5 Rivalry: Other Hunters: Professional (; Rival is As Powerful; Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate Rival; Rival Aware of Rivalry)

5 Reputation: Father was expelled from clan: , 11- (Known Only To A Small Group)

15 Psychological Limitation: Must redeem family honour: (Common, Strong)

10 Psychological Limitation: Hunts pictoi when he has the chance: (Uncommon, Strong)

5 Watched: Clan: 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, Limited Geographical Area, Watching)

10 Hunted: local caterans: 8- (As Pow, Harshly Punish)

10 Psychological Limitation: Distrusts seers/prophets: (Uncommon, Strong)

5 Psychological Limitation: Overconfident: (Uncommon, Moderate)

5 Psychological Limitation: Dour, rarely accepts praise: (Uncommon, Moderate)

 

Disadvantage Points: 75

Base Points: 75 Experience Required: 0 Total Experience Available: 0 Experience Unspent: 0 Total Character Cost: 150

Height: 1.75 m Hair: Black

Weight: 64.00 kg Eyes: Red

 

Appearance: Slightly taller than average, slim, light coloured hair (dirty blond), some minor scrapes and healed-over injuries.

 

Personality: Though young, he was old enough to witness and remember his father's attempt to kill the druid, as well as the fallout from Colin's rather dramatic exile from the clan. He's taken it upon himself to try and redeem the family honor, to the point that he may take on quests that are beyond his abilities.

 

His distrust of prophecy comes from his memories of his father's exile, plus his fear that he might be told that he may die with his family name unredeemed. He won't go out of his way to be rude, but he may try to excuse himself quietly.

 

Quote:

 

Background: When Lloyd was 8 his father, a spearman named Colin MacCallahan, tried to kill a Druid, Galen O'Sainglen. All he knows now (no one will discuss the details with him) is that his father, who was known for being proud (a polite way of saying he was an arrogant S.O.B.) received some sort of prophecy from the Druid, got roaring drunk, and managed to kill the horse the Druid rode in on, and was on the way to following up on the druid when Colin was tackled by pretty much the rest of the village.

 

Enraged, Galen not only placed him under the Glam Dicin, but cursed him to never pick up a sword or spear again. Such was the power that the curse also carried onto Lloyd, who still bears it to this day.

 

Lloyd was subject to some shunning after this, to the extent that no other Spearman wished to train the boy. Garret ConBarra, a Hunter and a little more removed from the immediate family and clan, was able to, teaching the youth the craft of hunting. Deirdre, his mother, never really recovered from the shame; the only time she shows any life is when Lloyd completes some task, bringing the family name one step closer (she believes) to redemption.

 

Nice character.

[Evil Steve]

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Partha Mac Othna

 

Player: Evil Steve

 

Val Char Cost

20 STR 10

13 DEX 9

20 CON 20

15 BODY 10

10 INT 0

13 EGO 6

17 PRE 7

10 COM 0

 

8 PD 4

6 ED 2

3 SPD 7

8 REC 0

40 END 0

35 STUN 0

 

7" RUN 0

2" SWIM 0

4" LEAP 0

Characteristics Cost: 75

 

Cost Power

5 It all works out in the end: Luck 1d6

2 Long Legs: Running +1" (7" total)

Powers Cost: 7

 

 

Cost Skill

Everyman Skills

0 1) Acting 8-

0 2) Concealment 8-

0 3) Conversation 8-

0 4) Deduction 8-

0 5) AK: Dun Gordon 8-

0 6) KS: My Tuath 11-

0 7) KS: Cattle Raiding 8-

0 8) Language: Tualan (idiomatic) (4 Active Points)

0 9) Persuasion 8-

0 10) Shadowing 8-

0 11) Stealth 8-

 

Warrior's Training

3 1) Hurler Penalty Skill Levels: +2 vs. Range Modifier with Spear

20 2) Well Trained +4 with HTH Combat

4 3) WF: Common Melee Weapons, Sling, Thrown Spears

0 4) Warrior PS (From Everyman Skills) 11-

 

Animal Husbandry

7 1) Animal Handler (Bovines, Canines, Equines, Sheep) 13-

0 2) Animal Diseases and Maladies KS (From Everyman Skills) 11-

2 3) Animal Husbandry PS 11-

1 4) TF: Chariots, Equines

 

3 Climbing 12-

3 Charioteer 12-

3 High Society 12-

3 Paramedics 11-

1 PS 8-

3 Tactics 11-

3 Trading 12-

Skills Cost: 56

 

 

Cost Talent

2 River Fighter Environmental Movement (no penalties for Hip Deep Water)

10 Deadly Blow: +1d6 (any circumstances, any HTH weapon)

Talents Cost: 12

 

 

Equipment (Equipment costs do not actually figure in Total Cost. They are included here for reference only.)

(0 Active Points) [Notes: A Broadsword (1d6+1, SM 12)

A Battleaxe (2d6, SM 13, 1.5hands)

A Shellelagh (3d6n, SM 8)

 

[For each 6.25 STR over SM, add +1DC]

 

2 Throwing Spears (1d6+1, SM 10)

A Sling (1d6+1, SM 8)

 

Heavy Cloth Armor (Def 1)

A Medium Sheild (DCV +2)

 

2 Belts

High Hard Boots

A Heavy Hat

Heavy and Light Pants

2 Large and Small Belt Pouchs

Heavy and Light Tunic

Heavy and Light Cape

4 Leather Sacks

A Whetstone]

Total Character Cost: 150

 

Pts. Disadvantage

15 Distinctive Features: Huge (6'5", 250 lbs) (Not Concealable; Noticed and Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)

10 Physical Limitation: Huge, Heavy, must eat half again as much as others (Frequently, Slightly Impairing)

10 Psychological Limitation: Must take time (1 turn) to consider when asked opinion (Uncommon, Strong)

10 Psychological Limitation: Dog Loyal to Friends (Uncommon, Strong)

10 Psychological Limitation: Somewhat Shy (Common, Moderate)

5 Reputation: Bright as a Moonless Night, 8-

10 Rivalry: Romantic (Both of us wish the same woman), Rival is More Desirable, Seek to Outdo Rival, Rival Aware of Rivalry

5 Oafish:Unluck: 1d6

 

Disadvantage Points: 75

Base Points: 75

Experience Required: 0

Total Experience Available: 11

Experience Unspent: 11

 

Partha is not a violent soul. This is very fortunate, as he is huge. If he had his way, he would be tending the cattle and horses of his clan. Being huge, his family fostered him to Dun Gordon with instruction to learn the ways of battle. His size has also cost him some of his pride, as he is a wee bit clumsy (1d6 Unluck)

 

He has an undeserved and innaccurate reputation for being dim-witted. He's no less intelligent than anyone else, he just takes time to think, before speaking his mind.

[ghost-angel]

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I love the phrase "Dog Loyal to friends" - it's really evocative of the personality.

[Evil Steve]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

That's exactly what I was going for with him. Conceptually, he's a bit like a large, dopey family dog. Freindly, happy, but do not mess with his people.

[Pyre-Archer]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

The fine detail has worn away, so the order and specifics might be out of whack. My own fault, for waiting so long to do this. QM/Evil One, corrections are definitely welcome.

 

After spending a night in The Whispering Woods (and being watched by every Fae critter contained therein, especially one rather creepy Bone Faerie(?)), we woke to find ourselves transported to the far end of the wood. The village we had been through the prior night had already been razed, leaving nothing but ash and a tower of smoke.

 

We hurried on, suffice to say, prince and princess in tow.

 

We survived, grabbed the horses the Vulkrings left behind, and made for the next town. We managed to meet up with some of the village inhabitants, who were guarded but let us stock up after letting them know of the oncoming horde. Our host let us resupply, called out everyone to get ready to flee the village and hide. We left shortly after, he offering directions to us on the best way to proceed.

 

Encountered a Vulkring raiding group, 5 strong with horses. One shaman too, and managed to part the river separating us and them. They charged, Partha got ready with his spears, the prince readied a sling, the princess and Lloyd aimed arrows. The princess did spectacularly, landing a few telling blows. Doubtless the Vulkring's comments about what they'd do to helped guide her shots. She pinned one through the foot, and (later) managed to take one out. Partha made a spectacular shot throught he face of a third. The prince...well, slings aren't known for armor piercing shots. I did some melee with a shilleleigh, a present from the well-armed Partha, who opined that my dagger wasn't quite a match for the more massive weapons on the battlefield. We won, barely, and continued on for some time. We came to a clearing, where we rested and were discovered by a group of the King's guard.

 

To be continued. We hope...

 

Meta note: Nearly got killed with a vitals shot, until the GM reminded me that I did have a blue luck token, which I used.

 

We were using the hit location charts, which both gave us an edge and made combat a lot more hazardous for us.

 

Does Steve Long bless dice? I think I might need some.

[Evil Steve]

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Two corrections, our first set of steeds died getting us into the Whispering Wood, so we had to walk.

 

We got a second set of horses from the band of Vulkrings we defeated at the ford.

 

Other than that, right on target.

[Pyre-Archer]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Most recent session (March 26, 2009) recap:

 

(POV: Lloyd)

 

Were found by the royal guard, which afforded us a good night's rest and some decent meals for a change, in between some trading of tales and not a few jibes. It was a fair sight better than running, riding our horses into the ground, and cold, hastily-prepared travel rations.

 

It was a two day ride to the castle, where we saw warbands from several of the nearby clans making ready for war. It turns out that the faerie had passed some words of warning on to the other Tualans, not to mention a few dire signs from the druids.

 

The castle...well, I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime. We were passed through the gates and ushered in to meet the king by a rather large fellow named Boris, if I recall. There, we were welcomed and thanked by his majesty, and the prince and princess were taken in by the king; his wards now, so they'll be as safe as anyplace else. I hope. I can recall several fires on the horizon as we drew near the castle.

 

We were given rooms, baths, and a fresh change of clothing. After all that (and a good nap), we were called to dinner. We gave an accounting of our journey, and Partha passed on a rough drawing of the rune that a Vulkring had on him. Nothing was said, but the druid we passed it to seemed quite troubled. Also learned that the Loengren had offered 20 of their royal guard to assist us, and that the prince (Not the one we escorted, but the battle-tested son of the king) had asked that we be part of his war band when we go forth to meet the Vulkring in about 4 days. Which is about when they'll be knocking on our front door, unfortunately. Dun Kaye (sp?) is to be the initial encounter, with the castle as our fallback point.

 

We had a party, possibly a well-disguised farewell, I still can't say. I certainly wasn't alone when I awoke...

 

Aside from fresh clothes, I stuck with my blades, and the shilleileigh Partha gifted to me. Good man, he. Five of him, and this'd be over already. Even if it took two suits of armor to cover that massive frame properly.

 

Eventually, we make for Dun Kaye (again, sp?), where we gather. Our orders are simple. Hold the Vulkring back, and make sure the

 

Unfortunately, so do the Vulkring. Partha wants to offer a challenge, as is proper. With all respect, I believe that the challenge was offered about a week ago, with red sails.

 

meta: No combat, just a bit of roleplaying. Fun, a nice change of pace from all the running and fighting. Which we'll get our fill of next session, it looks like...

[Pyre-Archer]

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Most recent session (May 7, IIRC):

 

Mass combat started. And...well, Lloyd wound up pinned to the ground with a spear through the shoulder (ow!), but I get ahead of myself...

 

Picked up where we left off. Partha had drawn a line in the sand, and one of the Vulkring stepped up to fight. The duel was short and bloody; the Vulkring drew first blood, while Partha, bloodied, managed to stun him, then follow up for a good finisher. Naturally, the Vulkring were sore losers, and charged.

 

Mass combat started. Lloyd gave a good demo of Two Weapon combat (Sweep, three hits, all arm shots. Looking back, I should have used a white lock token to move it up a notch. Ahh, hindsight) I recall Partha managed to get some good shots in, but no details.

 

After those initial shots, the GM had us roll 3d6. Partha with tactics, took some hits, but was still swinging. Lloyd...well, he didn't, and wound up with said spear in said shoulder. Again, OW!

 

Both sides' druids started casting, as the Vulkring giants charged. Partha, incredibly, takes one down. First with a shot to the foot, then with a massive strike to the leg. The Giant went down, and, after a few moments of shock, the Vulkring charged. Was enough time for Partha to get a souvenir from his victim, though .

 

The Tualan druids' spell went off, covering the battlefield in mist (Charm of Making, anyone?). The Tualans withdrew, back as far as the river that marked the border to Con-Hail (sp?). Which left the Tualans on the wrong end of a siege. Hopefully, more next week.

 

Summary: The siege went against the Tualans, but the Vulkring had to work for it. Plus the Tualans saw that the giants the Vulkring brought are not invincible. With luck, TechnoVulkring is not pleased.

 

Comments/corrections?

[gojira]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Cool stuff, keep it up.

[gojira]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Celtic round houses:

 

http://resourcesforhistory.com/Celtic_round_houses.htm

 

http://www.gallica.co.uk/celts/houses.htm

 

http://www.tslr.net/2007/11/celtic-round-house.html

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundhouse_(dwelling)

 

Celtic hill forts:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_fort

 

http://www.google.com/archivesearch?q=celtic+hill+forts&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS219US221&um=1&ie=UTF-8&scoring=t&ei=UQEJSquPO4TytAOGoPzeCA&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11

 

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/celts/index.html (scroll down)

[Steve Long]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Glad to hear the campaign's going well!

[Pyre-Archer]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

It's a blast, to be sure. And we had a bit of a twist this past session...

 

Anyway, Lloyd and Partha, along with the prince and the few surviving defenders after last episode's mass clash, pull back to the castle to talk strategy. What Loengrins survived left their armor behind and rode for help.

 

The Vulkring send a demand for the king to surrender. After considering the options (Lloyd suggets courting the help of the faerie; which was back burnered, to the best of everyone's knowledge) The King sends the Prince and a small band (9, including Lloyd and Partha) to beg help from the king of Seanclough.

 

Keep in mind that Conhaile and Seanclough are deadly enemies. Still, the Vulkring threaten us all, it is reasoned.

 

So, after a harrowing trip (where we meet a brownie who's rather ticked at all the Big Folk stomping around and destroying their culture; he does confuse the Vulkring band pursuing us, though, with the promise that the group leave him some milk the next time they're through), they make it to the land of Seanclough.

 

A few successful counter tracking rolls later, and the band makes it to the castle. All goes well, granted an audience with the king. The prince request help and makes his offer. Which would be good if that treasonous backstabber...

*ahem*

 

The king of Seanclough had already cut a deal with the Vulkring. Even had one in the throne room. The group's healer bolted, a wise move, all told.

 

That's when the fight breaks out. My notes are a bit hazy, but Partha managed to take a few down, while Lloyd managed to smash one across the head with his shilleleigh, then got several spears for his troubles. One by one, the Conhaile band is worn down; the Prince slays several attackers, but is knocked out (the king wants him alive). Partha manages a fighting withdrawal.

 

A bit of backstory; we're using luck chits, and Evil Steve (Partha) drew the one gold chit (Out of a bag of...100?), which lets him, in effect, be the GM for one scene. Which he used now. SO it turns out that the healer who bolted had managed to keep herself clear of the guards, and drew enough of them away that Partha was able to drag the prince outside, steal a large number of horses, and ride off, Lloyd's bleeding self and the Tualan Parkour herself Kerry.

 

Phew. Actually, QM had planned to have us get captured instead of escaping. I'm sure we'll pay for that in upcoming weeks, though.

 

Questions/corrections?

[Evil Steve]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

And lest we forget the night's awsome quote/awful pun, uttered upon clubbing one of the King's men into coma-land:

 

Pyre-Archer:Air Gordon, B!+<#!

 

Amusing when you remember that we hail from Dun Gordon.

 

I think that should be our party battle-cry.

 

Also amusing: Pyre-Archer's observation that the Brownie may be French-Canadian (based on the Brownie's separatist rantings)

[gojira]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

At least he didn't have an outrageous French accent, no?

 

GALAHAD: Is there someone else up there we could talk to?

BROWNIE: No, now go away or I shall taunt you a second time-a!

[Pyre-Archer]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

At least he didn't have an outrageous French accent, no?

 

GALAHAD: Is there someone else up there we could talk to?

BROWNIE: No, now go away or I shall taunt you a second time-a!

 

Good heavens, don't encourage us!

[Pyre-Archer]

Re: Tuala Morn

 

Real Life has intruded, so no session this week .

 

With luck, things will go better next week.