>Naturally our heroes didn't like the situation, but they had a number of
>adventures that eventually led them to the amulet. They have discovered that
>the amulet makes enemies more likely to be friendly toward one another (i.e.
>the orlanthi subjects to their lunar masters). The heroes aren't that
>thrilled with this idea, but they realize that they must give Blackmoor the
>amulet. They have decided they want to attempt a hero quest to counter the
>powers of the amulet. Great I thought, thinking like Orlanthi! Then I
>thought hmmm. I don't know of a myth that will fit this type of quest.
The traditional Celtic & Viking response to oppressive behaviour by a ruler is to write a song or poem to tell the tale and/or ridicule him. The heroquest becomes a search for that song/poem and a skald good enough to perform it effectively. I don't know enough about that part of Orlanthi traditions to be sure which gods are involved - Donader? or is Orlanth a musician? Success would be a sufficently well known song that the King cannot use the amulet for the hostility or derision it invokes among his subjects. Possibly a critical success could make him so unpopular that he is deposed.
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