Planning II
Tertius Avitus Cato approaches the manager of the Forum fights with Athulf in tow. He recognizes the pair immediately. A single bodyguard stands close behind the German as a conversation of business begins. Thanks to Athulf's past success the manager is more than happy to slot him into an upcoming fight.
On the way through the forum proper, the voice of the slave trader Auroros catches Tertius' ear. And his wares catch Athulf's eye, who begins to shout in his native tongue and pull on the chains held by Tertius' guard. One of the slaves responds in kind, and both receive a healthy crack on the back of the head to pacify them. Athulf falls to a knee and the guard raises his arm once more, but his wrist is firmly grasped by Tertius.
"Hold," he commands, letting the guard go before turning his attention to Athulf, "What incites this passion in you? Do you know those slaves?"
Athulf violently shakes his head to jostle the world back into focus before grunting, "The boy. He's my brother," Athulf finishes by gesturing towards a particularly scrawny slave, "He's never done well without me. Please, if your gods are merciful, take him in. Keep him safe. He can eat my rations if need be. But the boy needs me."
Tertius aids the gladiator to his feet and approaches Auroros. Indeed the German's brother, barely a man, looks frightened and out of sorts - the recent blow to the head likely exaggerating the issue. He is, however, flanked by a pair of promising gladiators...
Germanic TribesmanTraits: Germanic, Farmer
-Vitality: 6
-Agility: 5
-Technique: 2 (+1 if Technique (Spear))
-Style: 1
Equipment: Rags
Spartan HopliteTraits: Spartan, Ex-Soldier
-Vitality: 6
-Agility: 7
-Technique: 8
-Style: 5
Equipment: Rags
Roman RebelTraits: Roman, Intelligent, Quiet
-Vitality: 4
-Agility: 9
-Technique: 9 (+1 if Technique (
))
-Style: 5
Looking at the potential gladiators, it's also important to keep in mind that it is also time to stock up on equipment for our gladiators, as well as work on general improvements to the household and holdings.
IT IS NOW THE ACTION PHASE.Basic Familial Household: Has all the basic needs required to support a large family, even if some of that "family" are Gladiators. Provides 3 Food.
Basic Ludus: A courtyard and Gladiator housing that many might consider worse than prison. Has a Numidian Trainer (6 d6, Mounted Reroll+NoCap) and a single Wooden Training Post (provides No Bonus).
Athaulf, Germanic Tribesman - V10/A5/T15/S6; Germanic, Fisherman
-Head: Galea[1]
-Right Hand: Hasta[2]
-Torso: Lorica Hamata[5]
-Body: Rags
-Extra: Hasta[2]
Obelix, Gallic Berserker - V8/A2/T7(Axe)/S3; Gallic, Merciless, Drunk Moderate Injury
-Head: Galea[1]
-Right Hand: War Axe[6]
-Torso: Lorica Hamata[5]
-Body: Rags
-Extra: Hasta[2]
Weapons
Hasta[2]:A 1.5m long spear of very poor construction. The shaft is a major weakpoint, often disintegrating after a few strikes.
War Axe[6]: A 55cm long axe with 12cm long crescent blade meant for felling man. Extremely sharp and immensely durable. The bottom of the handle has a metal cap.
Armor
Rags: Body "armor". Does Nothing.
Galea[1]: Head "armor". A thin metal layer of "protection" that can keep the light off of one's head, and that's about it.
Lorica Hamata[5]: Body Armor. A vest of interlocked rings that provides plenty of protection for the torso.
Magnatii Training: +1T/-1V, can exceed 6.
Germanic - +1 Technique (Spear) Training. Can exceed 6.
Fisherman - +1 to Technique (Spear) Training. Cannot exceed 6.
Gallic - + 1 to Technique (Axe) Training. Can exceed 6.
Merciless - 50% chance of killing opponent, more likely to quickly finish off opponent.
Drunk - 50% chance of -1 on any Training roll.
Auroros, Soldier turned Slave Trader (Status: Very Friendly)
Mulsus and his Father (Status: Neutral)
Food: 3 (2/3 Used)
Tokens:
Favor x1
Fame x2
Lucius Magnus Caelius (Alive, Well)
Gaius Magnus Caelius (Alive, Well)
Severina Caecilia Sabina (Alive, Well)
Titus Magnus Calvus (Alive, Well)
Tertius Avitus Cato (Alive, Well)
Tycho Flavius Vulpus (Alive, Well)
Author
Topic: Blood of Champions - House Magnus (Action II) (Read 4802 times)