[Rq-rules] My campaign, Saturdays notes

[Tony]

David Smart wrote:
> Sounds like a great campaign!

Thanks, its been quite fune. Alos different from the ruun of the mill hanc
and slash and try amass wealth while saving th world type adventures we
usually play. Its only two players (were three but one dropped) so intense
and fast action. Having to look after a century of soldiers who rely on
your leadership for thwir lives and wellbeing puts a different dimension
on the game. Notwithstanding that every action, no matter how
inconsequential, can hapve repercussions down the line. Pillage farmers
stores to feed the soldiers and te peasants go hungry and their loyalties
to the already shaky throne of the queen who the legion are contracted to
serve waver, etc.

Also nice being able to explore a fantasy culture thats based on an
ancient alliance between humans and Lizards men which has through
cenruries of cross polination (not gene pool, I don't go for that stupid
all species have same chromosomes and can cross breed alla half elf D&D
bull ) of ideas and technology that has resulted in a hopefully fresh take
on the traditional fantasy setting.

Also the empire that the characters serve and who has supplied the legion
is across the sea from the land they are in. Is it an evil empire, or a
benevolent friend? What are their motives? All very interesting.

Hmm, another interesting item came up, orcs are quite prevalent in our
world. (I love them). So the previous winter, the centure has a scuffle
with a band of orc raiders, Ends in a bit of a champions duel where Turf,
the Optio who happens to be one seriously large orc, takes on the band
leader and head butts him into the stone age. Causes the raider band to
break up and a number of orcs to join the century as a result, going for
the stronger leader and all. Anyway, for some reason they fail to kill the
orc band leader ouright. now heres the twist I wove in - Obviously the
band leader is relatively pished at this humiliation. The land he is
raiding in has no love of orcs (In fact over the last few centuries they
have basically practiced genocide on the species). Desperate time however.
There is a civil war between the queens loyalists and those who say she is
a usurper (who just happen to stand in line to the throne if she dies).
The enemy of my enemy is my friend and now the big battle is coming, who
does the characters see in the enemy camp. The orc band leader with a
fresh, large band of orcs! Diabolic laugh:)

Cheers
Tony