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danyew
Acolyte
Singapore
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 Posted - 08 Aug 2004 : 08:15:18
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According to the underdark book,the gold dwarves have expirenced a baby boom due to the thunder blessings and are moving north(in the underdark).It also appears to be that they have formed an army(the Army of Gold)which happens to clash with the Duergar(the Army of Steel).Just want to know if anyone has heard of anything about this, I did like to know who won. Anyway,I'm placing my bet on the Army of Gold.
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2004 : 20:35:07
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| I believe the war is still going on... but I agree with you as long as nothing huge goes wrong the Army of Gold should be victorious I would think. |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2004 : 05:25:52
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| IRL expanding peoples are always a force to be reckoned with. Especially when they are armed and eager for battle. The duergar do not have the benefits of the thunder blessing, so its just a matter of time before the duergar pack up and move out, or find some really powerful allies to hold off the Army of Gold. |
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Senbar Flay
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 08 Sep 2004 : 00:15:43
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| I would go with the Army of gold too but you never know I meant some cataclysm could affect the army like another race attaking them. Or the duergar allyinh with another city another dueregar since this batrel will have a lesser impact on the gray dwarf race because their numbers are lessned having not recieved benefeits from the Thunder Blessing. |
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Lord Donnachie
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 17 Mar 2005 : 17:49:39
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| seems like a really good plot for an upcoming campaign, let your players decide! |
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Ty
Learned Scribe
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - 17 Mar 2005 : 22:24:39
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Check the new Lost Empires of Faerun in the areas covering Shanatar. The war is apparently still going on but no real specific information is provided.
I concur however, that the Goldies have the advantage in this one, provided they don't get a case of the stupids. Larger population, broad clerical focus, and wizards now. Yes, the Duerger have psionics, but I think that unless some quick alliances are made by the Grays, you'll see them get slowly pushed aside.
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 18 Mar 2005 : 01:34:43
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| Wasn't there (at one point) a movement in the Duergar clans to try and mend their ways in hopes of currying favour with Moradin to also benefit from the Thunder Blessing? |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 18 Mar 2005 : 18:53:35
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| The Duergar are not happy that they have not benefited from the Blessing, however what they do about it is left open. I believe a rift will occur within the Duergar communities, as many other now playable races have seen (Drow) creating viable good player character options for those folks who would like to play reformed evil race characters. There will still be evil gray dwarves out there to fight against, and maybe they will get some kind of boon from the dark dwarven gods to boost their birth numbers. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2005 : 15:43:09
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I read on the Wotc board about a duergar priest of Moradin who is trying to find a way for his people to gain the thunder blessing.
Ps. Is it only Gold dwarves who benefit from the blessing? Don`t the Shield Dwarves get it too? |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 30 Mar 2005 : 16:15:58
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Originally posted by khorne
I read on the Wotc board about a duergar priest of Moradin who is trying to find a way for his people to gain the thunder blessing.
Ps. Is it only Gold dwarves who benefit from the blessing? Don`t the Shield Dwarves get it too?
That's the impression I got from the FRCS that dwarves, regardless of subrace, were touched by the Thunder Blessing. |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
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758 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2005 : 18:07:37
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| All dwarves except the Duergar experienced the Thunder Blessing. All the sub-races worship Moradin in some capacity, except the Duergar, so he blessed them. That is probably why there is a Duergar priest of Moradin pushing for his people to receive the Blessing, since he is a follower of the All-Father and feels forgotten maybe. I guess Moradin just can't turn it on for a few of them. |
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Lord Donnachie
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 07 Jun 2005 : 18:03:39
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Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
All dwarves except the Duergar experienced the Thunder Blessing. All the sub-races worship Moradin in some capacity, except the Duergar, so he blessed them. That is probably why there is a Duergar priest of Moradin pushing for his people to receive the Blessing, since he is a follower of the All-Father and feels forgotten maybe. I guess Moradin just can't turn it on for a few of them.
It would be interesting to see how the underdark (Grackslethetsp!) would change if the duergar recieved the TB (for whatever reason)? Maybe all those stinkin drow would have to kiss dwarven butt for a change.
I'd also like to see novels revolving around the TB and maybe the war between the golds& duergar....
Last thought, what would stop another diety from issuing their own TB? Goblin or orc god maybe?
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 08 Jun 2005 : 23:17:09
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Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
All dwarves except the Duergar experienced the Thunder Blessing. All the sub-races worship Moradin in some capacity, except the Duergar, so he blessed them. That is probably why there is a Duergar priest of Moradin pushing for his people to receive the Blessing, since he is a follower of the All-Father and feels forgotten maybe. I guess Moradin just can't turn it on for a few of them.
Does that include the Derro? |
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Lord Donnachie
Acolyte
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2005 : 00:06:16
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Originally posted by Smyther
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Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
All dwarves except the Duergar experienced the Thunder Blessing. All the sub-races worship Moradin in some capacity, except the Duergar, so he blessed them. That is probably why there is a Duergar priest of Moradin pushing for his people to receive the Blessing, since he is a follower of the All-Father and feels forgotten maybe. I guess Moradin just can't turn it on for a few of them.
Does that include the Derro?
No, I think Derro isn't listed as a dwarf subtype but a monsterous humanoid? |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2005 : 22:15:28
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Originally posted by Lord Donnachie
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Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
All dwarves except the Duergar experienced the Thunder Blessing. All the sub-races worship Moradin in some capacity, except the Duergar, so he blessed them. That is probably why there is a Duergar priest of Moradin pushing for his people to receive the Blessing, since he is a follower of the All-Father and feels forgotten maybe. I guess Moradin just can't turn it on for a few of them.
It would be interesting to see how the underdark (Grackslethetsp!) would change if the duergar recieved the TB (for whatever reason)? Maybe all those stinkin drow would have to kiss dwarven butt for a change.
I'd also like to see novels revolving around the TB and maybe the war between the golds& duergar....
Last thought, what would stop another diety from issuing their own TB? Goblin or orc god maybe?
The goblins and orcs already breed as quickly as physically possible....... |
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Forge
Learned Scribe
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2005 : 20:25:35
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| Just wanted to point out that many times in history, the stronger/more numerous army has been beaten, crippled, or just plain stonewalled by a smaller force. I can imagine the possibilities for guerilla warfare are extremely high, as are the chances to nuetralize the numbers advantage. I agree that TB gives the Gold dwarves a logistical advantage, but it could be something they elect to abandon in the face of mounting casualties... How eager would they be to squander the Blessing by sending their sons to die in battle. (Not to even mention that it takes 50 or so years for a newborn just to come to maturity.) |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 27 Jun 2005 : 21:25:06
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Well the increased population calls for inceased living space. So expansion is indicated, such expansion would be reduced based on loses.
As for reaching maturity in 50 years, that has been a factor for generations and culture plans for such things (or at least should). |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
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Posted - 27 Jun 2005 : 21:30:39
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 27 Jun 2005 : 21:37:19
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Somehow I doubt they counted on a divinely ordained baby-boom occuring though.
Yes there is this, however having children quicker then expected still would default to time to get more space. So the fct that 50 Drawves are having children instead of one (or what ever increased ratio is) this season would be a surprise. They still know that they will need space for their children. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36798 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2005 : 22:27:08
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Originally posted by Forge
Just wanted to point out that many times in history, the stronger/more numerous army has been beaten, crippled, or just plain stonewalled by a smaller force. I can imagine the possibilities for guerilla warfare are extremely high, as are the chances to nuetralize the numbers advantage. I agree that TB gives the Gold dwarves a logistical advantage, but it could be something they elect to abandon in the face of mounting casualties... How eager would they be to squander the Blessing by sending their sons to die in battle. (Not to even mention that it takes 50 or so years for a newborn just to come to maturity.)
While this is true, it's usually the more well-trained and -equipped army that does the holding off. Orcs and goblins are neither. They've had the advantage of numbers for centuries, and while they've certainly driven dwarves out of their homes, they've not had any decisive victories.
In a century or two, we're going to see the re-founding of fallen dwarven kingdoms. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 03:09:45
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Forge
Just wanted to point out that many times in history, the stronger/more numerous army has been beaten, crippled, or just plain stonewalled by a smaller force. I can imagine the possibilities for guerilla warfare are extremely high, as are the chances to nuetralize the numbers advantage. I agree that TB gives the Gold dwarves a logistical advantage, but it could be something they elect to abandon in the face of mounting casualties... How eager would they be to squander the Blessing by sending their sons to die in battle. (Not to even mention that it takes 50 or so years for a newborn just to come to maturity.)
While this is true, it's usually the more well-trained and -equipped army that does the holding off.
That, and a well ordered and well respected chain of command. Weapons and training will only get your army so far, but if the troops under your command don't respect your position as commander, or don't put much faith in your orders, then the weapons and training mean little.
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Orcs and goblins are neither. They've had the advantage of numbers for centuries, and while they've certainly driven dwarves out of their homes, they've not had any decisive victories.
I like to think of the tanar'ri in these situations. Like orcs and goblins, they have strength of numbers in their wars against the baatezu, but without decisive decision making and solid leadership, they actually cannot consolidate the great strength into an effective fighting force. So while they have great power, they do not use it in a way that is conductive to overall victory.
It is the same with orcs and goblins.
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In a century or two, we're going to see the re-founding of fallen dwarven kingdoms.
Indeed. And we'll also see the rising of new orc and goblin hordes to bring the re-established dwarven realms down again. 'Tis an endless cycle...
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 13:43:53
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
[quote]Originally posted by Forge
[quote]Orcs and goblins are neither. They've had the advantage of numbers for centuries, and while they've certainly driven dwarves out of their homes, they've not had any decisive victories.
I like to think of the tanar'ri in these situations. Like orcs and goblins, they have strength of numbers in their wars against the baatezu, but without decisive decision making and solid leadership, they actually cannot consolidate the great strength into an effective fighting force. So while they have great power, they do not use it in a way that is conductive to overall victory.
I wonder what would happen if some demon prince actually managed to unite the Tanar`ri. How would the Baatezu handle the combined fury of the Abyss? It`s true what you say about orcs and goblins lacking organisatory talents, but it seems as if they are remeding that lack(King Obould Many-arrows) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 14:13:59
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Originally posted by khorne
I wonder what would happen if some demon prince actually managed to unite the Tanar`ri. How would the Baatezu handle the combined fury of the Abyss? It`s true what you say about orcs and goblins lacking organisatory talents, but it seems as if they are remeding that lack(King Obould Many-arrows)
It would simply never happen. By their very natures, the tanar'ri cannot function in the same manner as the baatezu when it comes to organisation and training. Sure, they may come under the influence of a powerful demon prince for a time, but that same demon prince will find himself fighting a constant battle to maintain order amongst the tanar'ri horde as well as keeping them focused on their overall objectives.
Remember, tanar'ri are well known for turning upon each over and battling to the death just as much as they would against the baatezu. In other words, they probably would not last long together in a formation against their enemy, following the directions of a demon prince, before one or two demons started fighting each other and throwing the entire horde into disarray.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 17:58:39
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Originally posted by khorne
I wonder what would happen if some demon prince actually managed to unite the Tanar`ri. How would the Baatezu handle the combined fury of the Abyss? It`s true what you say about orcs and goblins lacking organisatory talents, but it seems as if they are remeding that lack(King Obould Many-arrows)
It's true that King Obould isn't the same as the rest of his kin... But that doesn't mean the orcs are becoming more organized anywhere else. He's one orc. An influential orc, certainly, but still just one orc. Once he dies, his kingdom will likely crumble.
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 18:05:49
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 21:10:38
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Once he dies, his kingdom will likely crumble.
I have a feeling that the kingdom of dark arrows is here to stay. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 21:18:32
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| Considering that according to his entry in the FRCS, Obould's dream is to establish a kingdom large enough that his sons won't have to fight over it once he dies - meaning that they'd all get a chunk each of daddy's lands - that'd make you more optimistic than the Big Orc himself. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 11:13:25
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Considering that according to his entry in the FRCS, Obould's dream is to establish a kingdom large enough that his sons won't have to fight over it once he dies - meaning that they'd all get a chunk each of daddy's lands - that'd make you more optimistic than the Big Orc himself.
There`s no telling what might happen. Wait a minute.......maybe this blessing from gruumsh that Obould recieved doesn`t only make him stronger, smarter and faster, but it maybe also increases his lifespan. Then he would be able to solidify the kingdom so well that it would not break up when he died.
Ps. As some scribes have already mentioned WOTC seems to suffer from chronic chosenmania. What do you think the odds are that Obould becomes a REAL chosen of Gruumsh? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 17:54:44
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Considering that according to his entry in the FRCS, Obould's dream is to establish a kingdom large enough that his sons won't have to fight over it once he dies - meaning that they'd all get a chunk each of daddy's lands - that'd make you more optimistic than the Big Orc himself.
There`s no telling what might happen. Wait a minute.......maybe this blessing from gruumsh that Obould recieved doesn`t only make him stronger, smarter and faster, but it maybe also increases his lifespan. Then he would be able to solidify the kingdom so well that it would not break up when he died.
Ps. As some scribes have already mentioned WOTC seems to suffer from chronic chosenmania. What do you think the odds are that Obould becomes a REAL chosen of Gruumsh?
What matters is his heirs. If he dies, either tomorrow or in 200 years, the kingdom passes to his heirs. Unless they are as intelligent and as skillfull as Obould, the kingdom would come crashing down within months. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 18:51:30
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Considering that according to his entry in the FRCS, Obould's dream is to establish a kingdom large enough that his sons won't have to fight over it once he dies - meaning that they'd all get a chunk each of daddy's lands - that'd make you more optimistic than the Big Orc himself.
There`s no telling what might happen. Wait a minute.......maybe this blessing from gruumsh that Obould recieved doesn`t only make him stronger, smarter and faster, but it maybe also increases his lifespan. Then he would be able to solidify the kingdom so well that it would not break up when he died.
Ps. As some scribes have already mentioned WOTC seems to suffer from chronic chosenmania. What do you think the odds are that Obould becomes a REAL chosen of Gruumsh?
What matters is his heirs. If he dies, either tomorrow or in 200 years, the kingdom passes to his heirs. Unless they are as intelligent and as skillfull as Obould, the kingdom would come crashing down within months.
Then I can only pray that he manages to educate his remainings sons better than the oldest one........ |
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Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 01:25:22
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Considering that according to his entry in the FRCS, Obould's dream is to establish a kingdom large enough that his sons won't have to fight over it once he dies - meaning that they'd all get a chunk each of daddy's lands - that'd make you more optimistic than the Big Orc himself.
There`s no telling what might happen. Wait a minute.......maybe this blessing from gruumsh that Obould recieved doesn`t only make him stronger, smarter and faster, but it maybe also increases his lifespan. Then he would be able to solidify the kingdom so well that it would not break up when he died.
Ps. As some scribes have already mentioned WOTC seems to suffer from chronic chosenmania. What do you think the odds are that Obould becomes a REAL chosen of Gruumsh?
What matters is his heirs. If he dies, either tomorrow or in 200 years, the kingdom passes to his heirs. Unless they are as intelligent and as skillfull as Obould, the kingdom would come crashing down within months.
Then I can only pray that he manages to educate his remainings sons better than the oldest one........
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