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Grégory Privat
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Le 9 déc. 07 à 18:42, Gregory Privat a écrit :
> they ride dinosaurs, it s a fact, and i have a proof :
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> Grégory Privat
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> Le 9 déc. 07 à 17:50, Stewart Stansfield a écrit :
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> > 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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