Author Topic: Walking Into (Clan) Moordor - Let's Keep Playing King of Dragon Pass! (Read 93385 times)

Shizumarashi Mayuzumi · « **Reply #540 on:** March 21, 2014, 12:40:06 AM »

Yeah oops this is a short mid-event update I totally could have done last night after work.

So. Innocent or guilty? (There's also still the option to do a divination if y'all want, too)

The ⑨th Zentillion · « **Reply #541 on:** March 21, 2014, 01:47:32 AM »

Let's do a divination, just to be sure. Otherwise, guilty.

Sagus · « **Reply #542 on:** March 21, 2014, 02:40:45 AM »

Iskalli knows what's what. I'll trust his suspicions. Guilty.

Stuffman · « **Reply #543 on:** March 21, 2014, 03:45:11 AM »

Quote from: The ⑨th Zentillion on March 21, 2014, 01:47:32 AM

Let's do a divination, just to be sure.

Nah, those results look pretty conclusive to me. Guilty. BURN THE WITCH

O4rfish · « **Reply #544 on:** March 21, 2014, 05:12:55 AM »

guilty

Shizumarashi Mayuzumi · « **Reply #545 on:** March 23, 2014, 11:43:12 PM »

GTFO kids.

Punch dude for cow.

uh idk I just don't want Desrada to die ;_; (I may now be overly protective of our warleaders.) I sorta want to magic but she's only Good at Magic.

OK cool she not only didn't die, she made the other dude die. \o/

Cow. (I might see about trading some goods and/or horses for cows, we're not particularly hurting but our farmers are unhappy and nore cows never hurt. Worst case it gives us a bigger buffer to feast on some.)

Sora Goodseller, a trader-priestess of the talking god, Issaries, comes to trade with you. In the course of a routine trading session, she shares some news. "By helping to start a new tribe, you changed the face of Dragon Pass." Afraid of your tribe's power, the other clans are gathering themselves into tribes. The Tanahart, Zethnoring, and Grey Fox clans have joined together as the Torkani tribe. The Balmyr tribe is made up of the Antorling, Six Brothers, Narri, and Elkenval clans. Finally, the Badger, Undaroli, and Blue Jay clans have confederated as the Estarelder tribe. Other clans are considering forming tribes.

1. Argue for war with another tribe.
2. Attempt an alliance with another tribe.
3. Convey the news to the other clans of the tribe.
4. Sacrifice to the gods for protection from new tribes.
5. Warn the Trolls against one of the new tribes.

Also for 1, 2, or 5, which tribe? I dunno if we can pick the Colymar for 1 or 2 - I assume not for 5 since it specifies new tribes, in case anyone still hates them for the one time. :V

We are strong, and should prove it on the battlefield. (1)

We should strenghten our magic through sacrifice, in case war breaks out between tribes. (4)

In a place where there are so many elder races and other strange things, it is good to have some inhumans on your side. (5)

After Bad King Urgrain's reign, the night came and all the tribes fell apart. Oskul created a new tribe, and then others formed out of Oskul-fear.

This is a tough one.

A friend is always better than an enemy. (2)

We must buuld up our forces before seeking battle. (3)

theshirn · « **Reply #546 on:** March 24, 2014, 12:05:42 AM »

We still need to smack the Zethnorings around.

1, Torkani

Shizumarashi Mayuzumi · « **Reply #547 on:** March 24, 2014, 12:17:52 AM »

I'm actually really sad our two punching bags didn't end up in the same tribe.

Though it is probably better not to have that much of a tribe hate us. :V

Reddyne · « **Reply #548 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:09:38 PM »

It's reeeeeally nice and convenient that the 3 clans we're scrumming with each happened to join different tribes. Each tribe has a clan the we are/could be buddies with as well.

Uh... 3 for starters and 4 since we have the goods for sacrifice and could use magic. When it comes to 2, it's probably Balmyr since we're on real good terms with all of those clans but the Elkenvali, who might not want to look like a branch that needs to be pruned.

...I guess?

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #549 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:47:06 PM »

Let's go 2 to the Estarelder tribe. The Blue Jays have a hard time hitting us, right?

Stuffman · « **Reply #550 on:** March 25, 2014, 09:53:22 PM »

Because this is getting confusing, I have taken the liberty of putting together a map!

The three new clans all have someone that hates us, which is a problem because now they have backup and might become actual threats. Therefore I think we should patch up relations with one of them.

- Two of the Estarelder clans dislike us, but they're way the fuck over there, so we can probably just ignore them. IIRC we have to pay tolls to attack through someone else's territory anyway.
- The Torkani consists of the Zethnorings and two other clans that are a bit out of range. We can probably keep beating on the Zethnorings safely.
- The Balmyr tribe tightly borders our own and contains the Elkenval, but also our friends the Narri. It's also the biggest tribe of the three.

Therefore, I think we should make nice with the Elkenval since all their buddies are in our backyard and one of them already likes us. 2, Balmyr.

O4rfish · « **Reply #551 on:** March 26, 2014, 03:33:25 AM »

Sheeping Stuffman. 2, Balmyr

Sagus · « **Reply #552 on:** March 26, 2014, 04:34:10 AM »

The Elkenvali haven't really been bothering us for a while, but maybe now that they have a tribe, they'll try something funny again, so better safe than sorry. 2, Balmyr

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #553 on:** March 26, 2014, 05:32:16 PM »

Changing vote to 2. Balmyr Well analyzed, Stuffs.

Reddyne · « **Reply #554 on:** March 26, 2014, 06:13:56 PM »

Wait, did we try to recruit all of the Balmyr tribe except for the Elkenvali? I think we did.

Shizumarashi Mayuzumi · « **Reply #555 on:** March 26, 2014, 11:49:40 PM »

lolololol we don't even get far enough for the other tribe to get pissy.

Elkenvali surrender, bringing 27 cows.

1. MORE COWS
2. ANNUAL COWS
3. Take cows, raid them right away anyway.
4. yeah fuck off losers
5. Take it and leave 'em alone for a couple years.

I'm pretty sure the cap on 1 and 2 is 40 but it might be 50.

Sagus · « **Reply #556 on:** March 27, 2014, 02:50:13 AM »

... well, I suppose this works too.

Let's just take the cows and be done with this feud. For now, at least. 5

Stuffman · « **Reply #557 on:** March 27, 2014, 03:25:11 AM »

Strange timing, now that they're a tribe they don't want to fight. Maybe the other clans told them to sort their shit out :V

Anyway, sure, okay. 5.

The ⑨th Zentillion · « **Reply #558 on:** March 27, 2014, 05:44:39 AM »

As fun as beating up on them is, perhaps things are about to change. 5

O4rfish · « **Reply #559 on:** March 27, 2014, 07:20:20 AM »

If they raid us, would we be free to raid them?
If someone asks us to help them attack Elkenvali, would we break our promise if we helped?

Reddyne · « **Reply #560 on:** March 27, 2014, 12:09:35 PM »

THESE GUYS FIGHT LIKE OLD LADIES AND BEATING THEM UP IS BORING! 5

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #561 on:** March 27, 2014, 05:09:35 PM »

5 works

Shizumarashi Mayuzumi · « **Reply #562 on:** March 27, 2014, 11:59:12 PM »

OK we can't raid them until Earth of two years from now (so, for all practical intents and purposes, Storm of that year :V) unless they raid us first.

Your unhappy carls have grown so discontented that they put down their farm implements. They refuse to till the soil, feed the cattle, or weed the gardens until you address their grievances. "Time after time," they complain, "you have acted against the interests of the farmers, the backbone of the clan. We will have no more of it."

1. Attempt the heroquest of Ernalda Feeds the Tribe.
2. Dismiss some warriors.
3. Distribute goods to the farmers which have been set aside for the weaponthanes.
4. Order the warriors to force them back to work.
5. Replace the chief.
6. Trade for more cows.

The only thing for me to do is to prepare for the heroquest of Ernalda Feeds the Tribe. Or resign. (1, 5)

Carls will not be won over by shows of strength, but by heartfelt proof of our sincere interest in them. (1, 5, 6)

We can well afford to increase the herds, which they will see as proof that we take their complaints seriously. (6)

This is a monumental crisis, one that can only be solved by great action. (1, 5)

This is a grave crisis, one that threatens the very future of our clan. It requires heroic measures to make it better. (1, 5)

This incident reflects poorly on our leadership.

People who believe they suffer injustice ejoy nothing more than seeing injustice done to someone else. (2, 3) (ITT: anti-SJ Mosdorl?)

... welp, I didn't realize they were in that poor of a mood. To be fair, I'd already been considering going trading for more cows next season anyway though. I can also sac for Hope once we're out of the event if we know it (or sac to learn it if not :V). Might be a good option for Dark season.

Jana · « **Reply #563 on:** March 28, 2014, 12:13:07 AM »

As much as I'd like to humor Mosdorl, 6 seems like the most efficient solution.

Stuffman · « **Reply #564 on:** March 28, 2014, 12:24:00 AM »

We can solve this problem by buying more cow? Well that's pretty simple, considering I'd support buying more cow for no reason at all.

6. I hope it works though, since most of the ring insists that 1 or 5 is necessary. But we've got no points in quests, and fuck if I'm having Iskalli step down.

Reddyne · « **Reply #565 on:** March 28, 2014, 01:51:42 PM »

I have no idea how this works. I just hope we don't have to call in the Pinkertons. 3 and 6?

Sagus · « **Reply #566 on:** March 29, 2014, 01:59:10 AM »

Can't we just kill them all and use the undead as manual laborers ugh

Well ok, 6 seems the only viable solution here.

Shizumarashi Mayuzumi · « **Reply #567 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:38:23 AM »

Yeah idk if MORE COW will work but like I said it's a thing I'd been planning on doing anyway so hey. And fuck if I'm having Iskalli step down either (unless you all had voted too, then I'd have to :dwi:). Also have an update with a ton of shit I should have cropped but I'm super-tired.

Sweet, let's go get MORE COW.

And so we set off for MORE COW.

Also, current events!

Also oops now we have too much fields. I guess next I'll go recruit more farmers! (Or maybe check which Barntar blessing we have up and ponder a switch.) Because I rather like the size of our fields. And then I'll get MORE MORE COW.

I have no idea whether or not these dudes are hard so I tossed an extra magic at it. (Also, ugh, the receiving end of another raid in farming season?)

...ow. At least they didn't make off with too much stuff, and while we definitely came out worse on mooks we traded pretty well in thanes.

Prominent members of the Jenstali clan come to your clan for help. "This is not a good thing we have to say, but our chieftain, Randalyar, has gone mad. He makes foolish decisions, and will not listen to the counsel of the clan ring. We do not want to risk kinstrife, but something must be done. If you agree to raid us, we will make sure that Randalyar falls beneath your blades. Then we will owe you a great debt."

1. Demand a specific reward to do as they ask.
2. Do as they ask.
3. Politely decline.
4. Scold them for betraying Orlanthi values.
5. Send a delegation to warn Randalyar of their intentions.

p.s. IT'S EARTH SEASON.

Orlanthi are expected to obey chosen leaders. But since Randalyar has gone mad, it could be argued that he is no longer the leader they chose. (2)

If you decide to wanr old Mad-Blood, send at least five warriors along with our delegate.

This is no simple bargain, but if we succeed they shall owe us much. (2)

They are cursed.

Their problems are nothing compared to what we will face if we raid instead of bringing in the harvest. (3)

We must not trust Randalyar, he is mad and violent. (not 5)

Normally I find politics dull, but this is exciting! (2)

Sagus · « **Reply #568 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:27:09 AM »

Well, considering that the Jenstali don't belong to any tribe, are located far from us, and it's Earth season, let's decline. 3

Stuffman · « **Reply #569 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:31:13 AM »

Yeah naw. 3.