>>45361825
>A cracked rib has slowed you down and drained your stamina. Lose 1 Strength until it is treated or you recover.

"Are you alright?" you ask the young woman curled up in your arms.
Ebba nods and stands, trembling a little. "I'm a bit shaken up," she admits, "But I'm fine." As she goes in search of your staff, the low thudding of heavy footfalls alerts you to Enki's presence.
"Thought you sky-god or storm-god come again," he rumbles, bowing his great, stony head a little. "See now you are Human-Trym. I mean you no harm. Why you come to mountains? Humans give good offering - I send no landslide or harm. Not fight near humans."

"The waters of Nila's river have stopped flowing," you explain, holding your ribs. It doesn't feel too bad; should heal well if you give it enough rest and maybe a little magic. "Without them, everything in the valley would whither and die and my people will suffer. The river is fed from these mountains. Do you know what could have caused the waters to weaken and stop so?"
"I know very well," Enki replies. "No rain. Mountains flow all rain into streams. Streams make river. River falls to Nila. But no rain in the mountains means no river. The Storm-god brings only wind and lightning now, as Sky-god tells him."
"Why's that?" you ask, frowning, as Ebba brings you your staff. It seems none the worse the wear for its fall and comes as great relief as you lean on it.
Enki knocks his two great fists together with the distinctive sound of boulders smashing against one another. "Sky-god and I feud. Argument leads to argument and to fight. Always same. Now, he sends Storm-god to fight. Storm-god is strong and violent. Smashes mountains and I fight back. No rain until storm brings it. Cannot help. Nila will be weak while I fight."

>>45361841
This is bad news. Who knows how long a fight like this could go on for? And all that time, only the meager trickle of mountain springs will feed Nila's pool and the river. If the sun continues to be so hot in the summer, she could die before Enki and this Sky god resolved their differences.

What will you do?
>Offer to speak on Enki's behalf
>Seek out this sky god to hear his side
>Offer to aid Enki in a fight against the storm god
>Tell Enki to submit and end the fighting
>Other

>>45361860
>>Seek out this sky god to hear his side
Somehow I doubt that the Mountain God will be moved by talk.

>>45361860
>Offer to speak on Enki's behalf
ask first

>>45361860
>Offer to speak on Enki's behalf

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>>45361899
What makes you think a mountain can be moved by anything a mortal man can do?

Sorry... I just saw how other QMs coughPlanefagcough are popular because they troll their players, s-so I thought I'd try...

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>>45362473
I'm just guessing man.

Planefag pls go

Okay, votes called? The more I type, the more people will arrive, I guess?

>>45362473

Nah RWB you just do you, that's why I show up

>>45361860
>Seek out this sky god to hear his side
I guess we're the god-judge now.

>>45362793
Since there are no formal courts, one could argue that we are, in fact, the law.

You only start threads when I leave for work, so I always misa your first post. Why must you make me hurt you like this?

Anyway, go see what got sky-god's panties in a knot

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>>45362966
>misa your first post
Betcha Betcha!

>>45363056
please god no

"The longer this conflict goes on, the greater the harm to my people and to the goddess I love," you frown. "This feud needs to end as fast as possible; nothing can live without water."
"I do not do things 'fast'," Enki grumbles. "Nor do I change my path once I am set upon it."
You wrack your brains for a moment. As stubbornness goes, Enki is as utterly unmovable as the mountains he embodies, but perhaps... "What if I end it for you?" you ask. "I will speak on your behalf to the gods of storm and sky and reach an agreement. I will first need to hear their side however."
"Why?" Enki grunts, tapping his hoary knuckles on the slope. "Sky-god and I fight. Always have. Only since we take form like human has it changed."

"Still, I will hear his argument against you first and then I will see if I can find a way for you both to be satisfied. Will this do, Great Enki the Unmovable?" Appealing to a god's pride by adding a little flattery to their name always works wonders and indeed, even though you can't see how a walking cliff-face like Enki would even breathe, he puffs out his chest a little at your words.
"So be it. But if you not find way to make I happy, I will break your houses." The deep, shadowy crags that mark his eyes glint with a hidden menace, "So humans learn not to put hands in Gods affairs."
"Your terms are fair," you nod, a bead of cold sweat running down your neck. You had almost forgotten what it meant to treat with a god, given how reasonable they've been of late. "Come on, Ebba. Where might we find the gods of Sky and Storm?"
Enki raises a hand and points at the tallest mountain you can see nearby. About its peak, storm clouds gather once again. "There. They attack mountains, try to tear down. I chase away, they return. Now I not chase away. They see you come and stop... Probably."

>>45363056
I will fucking destroy everything you love.
>>45362966
You know, maybe I should have a poll for where people are from... See if there's a better time to run this...

>>45363103
You and Ebba make your way towards the towering mountain, which only seems to loom over you more and more as approach. The sides are cragged and broken, lashed by wind and rain and the scourge of lightning. If there were ever any easy paths up its steep sides, they have long since been obliterated, forcing you to climb often on your hands and knees up banks of loose scree and unyielding stone alike, marked only by the desiccated remains of once-resilient bushes that clung to the mountain's sides. Even the very birds that once made this mountainside their home have fled the divine battle that was waged over and across their nests.

The higher you go, the more you are assaulted by the wind that threatens to hurl you from the mountainside, if you leave the relative shelter of the cracks and crevices. Rain soaks you to the skin, saturating even the slick furs you wear and even with your sightless eyes, the peals of thunder and the crash of lightning still set your hair standing on end. Suddenly, you feel that not all is right. Reaching back with your touch-sight, you find that Ebba, your usually stoic daughter, has stopped still, clinging to the dead wood of a small shrub. The clash of the elements has become too much even for her and to make matters worse, you are fast losing the light.

What will you do?
>Send Ebba back and go on alone
>Try to encourage Ebba to have courage and move on 3d10+12 (Charisma +Leader)
>Stop here with her and try to find shelter for the night
>Call out to the gods to have mercy
>Other

Rolled 3, 5, 6 + 12 = 26 (3d10 + 12)

>>45363386
>Call out to the gods to have mercy
>Try to encourage Ebba to have courage and move on 3d10+12 (Charisma +Leader)

Rolled 3, 9, 10 + 12 = 34 (3d10 + 12)

>>45363386
>>45363434
Seconding

Now... I'm motivated.

>>45363386
>Call out to the gods to have mercy

"I come to treat, and to help. Your fued is harming not only uninvolved mortals, but uninvolved Gods. I ask that you cease your quarrel until you hear what I have to say"

>>45363386
>>Call out to the gods to have mercy
I refuse to put our daughter in anymore danger. The worst thing you can do push someone who is already stressed out.

>>45363644
I'm concerned that Ebba goes with the flow too often. She needs to learn not to take shit from anyone, even Gods.

>>45363699
Well what do you expect from the daughter or the river? :^)

>>45363736
Well, I guess the river does take a lot of shit since we don't have plumbing.

>>45363509
Motivated huh? Care to elaborate?

Well this seems clear-cut at least! Calling and writing!

Rolled 1, 7, 4 + 12 = 24 (3d10 + 12)

>>45363434
this

So, i think this event will help us in the long run. When we come to assume control we can mention that had we not dealt with this, something only we really can, then we would all be dead. That seems like a good reason for us to be in power.

>>45362473
>Following Planefag's example
Truly, you are a cancerous QM.

>>45364006
It seems that when enraged you update faster. It requires more testing, but this may be an answer.

>>45364031
I am a walking barrel of cancer. But hey, say what you will about the skyhomo, his threads are popular!

But yeah, I'm done mimicking. I haven't got it in me to troll...

>>45364042
Nah, I'm just interested in making up for Monday. You guys deserve better than me flaking all the time.

>>45364011
I'm afraid you're just after the cut-off mate. Better luck next time?

>>45364195
>his threads are popular!
From being a pandering bitch that can't write and all other QM's of note shit on him behind his back. But hey, if you want to sacrifice your dignity and creativity to become popular, don't let me stop you.

You reach out, clasping Ebba's hand in yours and turn your gaze towards the heavens. "STOP!" You cry out, but your voice is snatched by the wind and torn into a dozen pieces before it has gone a hand's span from you. "Gods of Storm and Sky, cease! I come to talk! I am Trym the godspeaker, shaman of my tribe! I come in the name of Enki the mountain god to speak with you!"
By degrees, the storm's fury fades. The lightning and thunder abates and though you are still soaked, the rain slows to a light drizzle and finally abates, as the wind drops to a breeze. Ebba breathes a sigh of relief and then gasps.
"Da-! The clouds-! They're forming around us-! And lightning flows through them!"
You can feel them do just that, but far from the ethereal mist you would have thought a cloud was formed from, you can feel them solidify, like a cushion of spongy moss; giving, but solid after it is compacted. At least you need have no fear of falling then, with this plateau around you.
"Da, they're hear," Ebba informs you. You can feel the gods draw near, as your daughter describes them. "One is tall and fair-faced, but looks down on us. His eyes are burning blue and starlight... The other's form I can't see; it's covered in clouds and flashes of thunder... He twitches though, as if nervous or full of energy- Wait... No, it's a woman! Da, the god of storms is a goddess!"

"Very clever to see," snorts a female voice, broad and tense, as if offended. "Perhaps next she shall tell you that the rocks are hard, or that trees burn in the dry season, when I strike them with lightning?"
"Hush," says the other, already sounding bored. "Human, I know of you. Trym the godspeaker; the shaman who scarred himself when he did not listen. At least since then you've learned at least a little wisdom. Why do you call on me? The mountain god has not yet bowed his head, so I have nothing to say to one who speaks 'in his name'."

>>45365687
"I come to hear your side," you explain. "Forgive me, but I do not know your name..?"
"I am Tengr," he replies with a superior smirk. "Named by those far, far from here. Yet my servant does not have a name. Perhaps you will give her one? Yes, I'd like that very much... Enki has a name, yet my favourite does not? That will not do. But what do you mean, you come to hear my side?"
"Enki would have us believe he is the injured one here," you explain, glancing at your daughter as she nods in confirmation. "That you have somehow given insult. I do not believe that one person in an argument will ever tell the whole truth, so I come to ask what you say of this feud."
"That boulder would have you believe HE is insulted?" scoffs the sky god, "That goes too far! HE insults ME! Every day he insults me, as these mountains stand and it has become worse since you humans taught him how to speak! His mountains bite at my sky and he claims they will some day reach me! I, who am above all other things on the world and who stands between the stars and moon and sun and the world, as it should be! What Enki desires goes against the way everything has been since the first days! He has always been like this."

"So you know now why I seek to smash his stone spines," snaps the storm goddess, "Tengr tells me to and I listen, for without the sky, there are no storms, no wind and rain and the crash and the brightness! So I shatter the stones and I howl and rattle them... But the mountains take much to wear down. So what do YOU have to say for Enki? Does he bow his head at last to what should be?"

What will you say?
>Enki will bow his head and submit
>You are wrong to trample on another's ambitions! 3d10 (Charisma)
>Offer to try and find a compromise that leaves them both happy
>Play to Tengr's pride and get him to relent
>Other

>>45365862
>>Offer to try and find a compromise that leaves them both happy
or we could try the "lets get fucking incinerated" option

>>45365862
>Offer to try and find a compromise that leaves them both happy
>Play to Tengr's pride and get him to relent

To be honest Vast One Who's Ends do not Touch the Earth but Surpasses Her (feel free to cut I just thought of the floweryest phrase I could) I am surprised at the arguement. The mountains grow so slow and the sky is so tall, how could he hope to reach you. All mountains must have sky above them and the storms drop snow on all peaks equally. I shall name your favored servant and I beg of you drop this quarrel. The arguement has far reaching tremors and because of it the River Goddess Nila, who sustains my village and gives us life, has her river dying. I ask that you let Enka strive and watch as his efforts are surpassed by you as they always shall.

>>45365862
>Play to Tengr's pride and get him to relent
I was going to type something, but let's go with this>>45366008

Maybe mention that squabbling over futile hopes is not becoming of one so important.

>>45366008
wow yeah lets do this instead.

>>45365862
The sky is endless, and there is only so much rock to be made into mountains. How could he ever hope to reach you? What would bring you more esteem? To stop someone so far below you, or to ignore him, allow him to do all that he can, and have him still fail? Let him try, I say. To us mortals, we consider it a weakness to beat on someone so far below before they even have a chance to rise up to us. Surely one so glorious as yourself is not less noble than us mere humans? Leave him be, and bring the rains back. If he ever gets close, allow this feud to resume, when he is a worthy challenge to you.

Obviously, we just tell Enki he's decided to allow him to build his strength in order for the battle to be more glorious.

Also, for storm goddess, Haikr. Dunno why. Just picked some syllables, but I think it sounds cool.

Also, when are we gonna fuck storm goddess?

Oh damn, you guys got ELOQUENT all of a sudden! Yeah, votes called and if there's a roll to make, I'll be cutting the difficulty SIGNIFICANTLY now!

Actually, you know what? I can't believe this, especially as you already have 3 charisma, but...

>Your silver tongue is becoming ever more eloquent. You have gained a point of charisma!

>>45366174
>Also, when are we gonna fuck storm goddess?
You don't even have eyes to see her with anymore! And Gods deflect your touch-sight by their very presence, remember?

Still, if you like girls with boundless energy and a whiplash temper, she's got that in spades.

I hope you've got the stamina to keep up!

>>45366923
Trym Wind-Rammer has a nice ring to it.

>>45366923

Aww shucks thanks

Extra effort pays

Nah can't be Trym (maybe other mortal wives) but one of his descendants maybe

>>45366923
I repeat myself. If not for you, then for my fellow players.

When.
Are.
We.
Going.
To.
Fuck.
The.
Storm.
Goddess.

>>45367755

If I have any say in it (which I do as a player in this thing) never, it'll just piss off Nila considering that this particular goddess is currently killing her slowly

>>45367755
It will probably take a while to ride the lightning.

>>45368077
Same.

>>45368077
No, it'll be conquering Nila's assailant.

You have to fight to keep a sly smirk off your face. Tengr's pride makes him easy to read and perhaps just as easy to manipulate.
"To be honest, O Vast One Who's Ends do not Touch the Earth but Surpasses Her, I am surprised at the argument over so small a thing. The mountains grow so slow and the sky is so tall, how could Enki hope to reach you?" Your sudden flattery takes the pair off-guard, if their silence is anything to go by, so you take the chance to continue. "All mountains must have sky above them and the storms drop snow on all peaks equally, great and small. I beg of you, disregard this petty quarrel; it's beneath you, if you'll pardon the joke."
Tengr chuckles at that and nods slowly. "Go on... Your words do have a ring of wisdom to them..."
"I only mean to say that the sky is endless," you shrug, as if the truth was self-evident, "And Enki only has so much rock to make into mountains. How could he ever even hope to touch the sky? If anything, his futile efforts only serve to magnify your glory!"
THAT got Tengr's attention alright. You have no idea how powerful he truly is, but he has arrogance enough for Lugal, Ulh and Soqed combined!
"I beg of you, O might god of the infinite sky, to end this quarrel. The argument has far-reaching tremors also; the river goddess, Nila, who sustains my village and people, suffers and dies for lack of the rains that in happier times would feed her river. She is dying, O Tengr the magnificent and it lies only in your hands to save her and the mortals that rely on her. I ask only that you let Enki strive and watch as his efforts are surpassed by you, just as they always shall be."

Tengr is silent for a while, considering, before he replies, his voice quiet and thoughtful. "You will name my servant first."
"With pleasure," you nod. "Goddess of Storms, Favoured of the Sky and Bringer Of The Tempest Which Clears Old Air For The New. I name you Haikr and honour you as you deserve."

>>45368353

Fucking great, I actually burst out laughing picturing that in my head

(also captcha keeps asking for mountains, is this a warning?)

>>45368353
Okay. Cool. Now we gotta brainstorm (heheh) how to spin this so Enki thinks he's coming out on top

>>45368353
"Haikr..." she rolls the word over on her tongue for a while, before a grin enters her voice and she nods. "I can live with that. It fits."
"And," Tengr continues, "Because it is my kind gesture that will allow your people to live again, you will see to it that I am honoured for it. More than an altar, I want you to dedicate a space to me and only to me. It needn't be large, but it should be under the open sky. Hang charms their and feathers too; tokens that evoke the sky. It will be there that you will make offerings to me and if I see fit, I will extend my blessing. You have a good tongue, Trym, but now let us see if you can use your wit and hands."

He waves a hand and the clouds beneath you begin to thin little-by-little. "Tell Enki that he can build his mountains as high as he wishes, until he grows tired of his foolishness. I will be satisfied to laugh at him until he recognises his limitations."
"If ever you need a storm," Haikr adds, as she and Tengr begin to leave, "If you seek wind and rain, only bang drums and call out. I'll answer. Maybe."
And with that, you and Ebba are left on the side of the mountain, the sun setting just over the clear horizon.

>>45368579
It's hard to tell with Enki's reserved manner, but after you tell him the news the following day (in an appropriately diplomatic manner, of course), he seems happy enough.
"Then I build. Enjoy seeing Sky-God sad and angry when mountains touch sky. No more fight. Rain come, wash to Nila."

It'll take some time before Nila has fully recovered, but Sakarya tells you that the moment Nila has recovered, she will want to thank you for all that you have done. The journey back is only slightly blighted by the fact that you can't stop shaking with cold. That night on the mountain, with your clothes soaked and the chilly wind just won't leave you. Ebba, used to spending her time cool and wet from the river, seems less effected at least.

By the time you arrive back at village, the rains have finally come down from the mountains. You are both welcomed with open arms, especially by Beren, who is relieved to at last see you home, but scolds you for growing sick!

It is now late fall and the harvest is coming in. What will you do?
>Hunt the aurochs 1d10 (Strength -Blind)
>Fish in the river 1d10 (Skill +Trait -Blind)
>Explore the forest
>Explore up the valley
>Explore the hills
>Try and investigate something new (List options)
>Continue trying to master Animal Domestication 2d10 (Wits)
>Make something special (List options)
>See what the mood of the clan is like, talk to people and get to know them (free)
>Change your active jobs (free)
>Try to summon a new god
>Make offerings to a god
>Bring more land under cultivation/construction (List options)
>Other

>>45368574
That got glossed over, mainly due to the fact I'm sleepy. It's 3:25am over here and I wanna grab some shut-eye.

The thread will continue as usual, tomorrow morning! I hope you all enjoyed today's. I'll archive the thread just in case it drops off the board.

Thank you all very much and until I pick this up again, or the next thread comes, stay safe!

By the way, feel free to leave any questions or queries and I'll do my best to answer them when I get back.

Wait, this thread's only 49 posts so far? It feels like more...

>>45368889
>Try to summon a new god
A god of craftsmanship could be nice to get in touch with, might let us build sturdier buildings or spears, carve a nice wooden statue as an offering

>>45368889
>Other Meat
Give the meat, it's late fall, it time to give the meat. Don't forgive.

>>45368889

Take it easy for a bit, rest up and feel better before winter and in the meanwhile construct the shrine to Tengr, let our people know about him and have them start leaving those feather and wing chime offerings. Also be sure to give them a list of titles to say while leaving the offerings

>>45369171

Oh shit right, also add that to >>45369207 fall is apparently a time for observing the gods

Friendly Reminder !

Dont forget soqed's offering and Tengr altar!

Bump

Bump

>>45369812
>>45369260
There's also your winter ceremony for the Heavenly Gods. Elia's been working on that idol all year, after all. Don't want that to go to waste, do you?

Or maybe you do. It's up to you. Regardless, I'm back so let's get cracking.

Maybe I'm just being blind, but I can't really see a clear winner here

With winter fast closing, you suspect your chill is only going to get worse. You're still a healthy man, but between the inexorable march of time, the pain from your cracked rib draining your strength and the shakes that constantly wrack your body, drawing you close to the fire, you think it's best not to risk it. You take care of yourself, subtly using magic to help your body recover. The only time you leave the house is to attend the required ceremony to make your offering to Soqed. Again, the wolf god appears in person to take the meat and tells you that Sera is learning well, but still has much progress to make before he is satisfied she has learned everything she needs.

The harvest this year was good. Your share is 36 grain.

As the year starts to turn to winter, Ebba fines you and tells you that the river has started to rise again. "Ma's getting better. She'd like to talk to you, I think."

It is now early winter. What will you do?
>Hunt the aurochs 1d10 (Strength -Blind)
>Fish in the river 1d10 (Skill +Trait -Blind)
>Explore the forest
>Explore up the valley
>Explore the hills
>Try and investigate something new (List options)
>Continue trying to master Animal Domestication 2d10 (Wits)
>Make something special (List options)
>See what the mood of the clan is like, talk to people and get to know them (free)
>Change your active jobs (free)
>Try to summon a new god
>Make offerings to a god
>Bring more land under cultivation/construction (List options)
>Other

>>45375953
Let's see if there's any way to help Elia. If he says yes, do it. If he does not, let's go talk to Nila.

Also, see if the resident herders would be willing to hunt down the rest of their clan to ask if they want to join the ceremony

>>45375953
Let's see if there's any way to help Elia. If he says yes, do it. If he does not, let's go talk to Nila.

>>45376320
>>45376131
Samefag there, concerned?

>>45376395
Nah, looks like he just copy/pasted mine. Though, why he didn't just >supporting me, I don't understand.

Isn't giving me a (You) though, which is weird

>>45376423
Well either way, two's enough, given how much I've let this thread linger. Posting.

>>45376395
No, sorry, I'm semi busy and didn't really have an opinion on the second part. My bad.

>>45376131
>>45376320
Second, but Concerned I'm a little ___concerned for you___.

bump

With the winter just staring, there's talk beginning again of the ceremony last year. The festival was appreciated, but now, things are starting to sink in about the words of the Heavenly Gods. Not many of the clan have accepted them, but there's still a feeling that it's a bad idea to snub the gods... You ask Elia if he needs any further help with what he's been working on all year, but he just shakes his head. "No, but thank you for the offer, brother. It's nearly finished. Will there be a big event about it this year too? If so, I'll present it then."

>Will you make the winter ceremony to honour the gods of the Sacred Heavens an annual event?

One of these days... One of these FUCKING days, my friends will fucking learn not to fucking message me on Fridays and Tuesdays. This is to stop the thread falling off the board. More complete is coming... I hope.
Fuck having friends who want to do shit with me

>>45379851
y

>>45379851

Yes, we also really need to finish that altar

>>45361825
Can someone drop be a link to the archive? (May be something to put into the OP in the future.)

>>45380260
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Tide%20of%20Ages

>>45380294
Much obliged.

>>45379851
Yes, and we can christen the altar to the sky god then, too

Just an idea RWB but can Honoring the God's be a turn option, because a lot of our troops don't seem like they would full a season. The choice would mean we dedicate time to our priestly duty for a season making rounds, checking in on the altars maybe even conducting some ceremonies

>>45379851
Why not? So long as we have the resources.