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Grégory Privat
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Le 9 déc. 07 à 17:50, Stewart Stansfield a écrit :
> Serious question. Do the ducks of the Durulz Valley possess mounted
> warriors? [Or have they done so at any point in history?] I don't
> necessarily mean as a common expression of arms, but maybe as a small
> heroband.
>
> The image of a durulz lancer riding some beast is innately appealing
> to
> me; and there are various good reasons as to why some ducks might
> domesticate/subdue beasts and use them in war.
>
> The problem is 'what'. Amphibious creatures spring to mind. But by
> their vary names and natures, they can be problematic. For example,
> I've done giant beavers in the past [pack it in], but I wasn't being
> entirely serious; and 'beaver' is probably a no-go area. Giant otters
> are a possibility. Crocodiles might seem be a bit *too* vicious to me.
> I've tried hippos elsewhere.
>
> I've looked through the Rooster, and Rick and Sandy's encounters in
> TotRM#19, and I'm really, really taken by the idea of Giant Swamp
> Toads.
>
> A mount that jumps rather than just swims/walks is novel [no, I've
> ruled out the nasobeme], particularly if there's a duck on its back.
> There is some element of duckishness about it; trying to catch and
> train dangerous giant toads is something I could imagine ducks doing.
>
> Anyway, I think I'll go ahead and sketch some ideas. This is meant in
> as much seriousness as you can manage with ducks. Swamp Toads are my
> favourite, but I thought I'd ask for general opinions, or if there was
> to be some new Gloranthan chimera...
>
> Best,
>
> Stew.
>
>
>
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