> Obviously, tossing heavy rocks long distances is sacred to
> Hedkoranth, javelin tossing honors Vinga, um, staying awake for long
> periods (marathon watch-holding, anyone?) supports Rigsdal, weapon
> feats are good for Humakt.... You could pretty easily design a
> "Highland Games" style competition using Garhound as a model (for
the
> mechanics). It might be one part of the tribal-level community
> support (part of choosing or ratifying a king/champion/ring).
> Alternately, holy days for various gods could include a contest or
> two to see who will stand in for a god/hero/enemy for the rituals. I
> could see 3 contests, one each for Orlanth Adventurous, Allfather,
> and Thunderous if you wanted smaller games, plus individual contests
> for related cults.... Besides, this gives a chance for different
> tribes/clans to have different rules for the same contest, leading
to
> claims of cheating, duels, bad feelings, raiding, feuds, and all
> sorts of Heortling fun. "What do you mean I won the "scorpion
> challenge" and my prize is to play Bagog in the Summons of Evil?"
>
> Peter Larsen
> --
Brilliant!
I'd also think that it might help to do competitions for the various roles in the Tribal lightbringer's quest. This is a really, really good concept. When my players complain, can I blame you and Darren?
Jeff
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