Incident In Lurgy Valley

As the train slowed to allow the pioneers to dismount and clear the debris on the tracks, the woods exploded with rifle fire which was swiftly returned by the Dominion troops.

But suddenly, the fire stopped as a tall priest strode out of the woods to stand between the two sides and call for peace and a parley. Reluctantly, the firing stopped and the leaders on both sides stepped forward.  

"Major! The Dominion has promised supplies and medicines to these tribes to make up for the loss of so many of their hunting grounds which have been given to farmers, but these promises have not been fulfilled and the villages are hungry and are suffering from the Dreaded Lurgy!" "That is why these men are so angry." 

"Father, it is true that the supplies are late but we have the stores here and it was our mission to deliver them, They may take them now if they wish or come with us to the Station."  

And so a new rebellion was avoided. 

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Gaming will resume when the bloody lurgy is overcome here as well!

 

  

Later.......

 "Well, all seems quiet so far, no sightings of hostiles." 

"hmm....", "Corporal, go enquire why the train is slowing down."

To be continued....

Annnnnnd I'm Back!

 Just back from my annual visit to my family, who have also settled in a Maritime province, a mere 500 km trip.  I used to drive it but these days I ride a bus and let someone else stay alert for 5 hours.

A shot taken while on an early morning walk. My brother lives in a city while his son, his daughter and their Aunt (my sister) live in the land of  farms, forests, cottages, and tourist attractions where they were born some 40± years ago.

The first snow of the year is falling prematurely but it should let me get a game set up, once I have shoveled the driveway...and steps...and....never mind, I have a general idea sparked by one of the recent suggestions. 

"Had any troubles from the natives Stationmaster?"  "None at all gentlemen, I think your railway patrols have helped" 

Meanwhile.....wait...did I see something move up in the hills? Maybe I will have a game soon!

Yup. Thought so.

I just need to clear the junk that collects on my table when there's no game set up, figure out the forces, the scenario and victory conditions, and get it set up for Friday or Saturday. (Last dog show of the year.)