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[Haspen]

This adventure is going over limits of hilarity with each update.

What they said about plan, also, I think we will need larger cage...

[Karnewarrior]

Tame it before we take it to the dwarves!

[HailFire]

We definitely need sentries posted so that we can GTFO at the first sign of an approaching stampede.

As for the elephant, the challenge here is sedating it while having the smallest possible number of casualties. Getting it out of the pit won't be hard using levers and a bit of elbow grease.

To sedate it, we should bundle the assorted herbs into an elephant-sized (dosage, not literal) joint and light it up, then fan the smoke towards the elephant until it inhales enough (so we don't have to worry about the wind, or our hunters getting stoned off their asses).

That way, nobody has to get near the elephant/get impaled until it's ready for transport.

EDIT: Also, make/light the joint where it can't see it. The fire might frighten the elephant, causing it to send out an alarm and summon the aforementioned stampede.

[Armok]

I second the "sedative smoke" plan.

Also, this is probably the best art I have seen in a forum game like this. Also hilarius.

[Fortis]

Get some sedative herbs, grind them into powder and fill some thin walled clay vials with them. Heave them at the elephant, where they (hopefully) break open and release a cloud of sedatives around it.

[Myroc]

This depends on how fast the sedatives work, but for the sentries, coat their spears in the sedative substance you'll use (if liquid or solid). If they get spotted by an elephant, they probably won't have much chance of getting away. Neither will they have much of a chance fighting it with just wooden spears. But if they can hit one with one atleast they would be neutralized for a while.

[Karnewarrior]

Get some sedative herbs, grind them into powder and fill some thin walled clay vials with them. Heave them at the elephant, where they (hopefully) break open and release a cloud of sedatives around it.

Pot-otov Cocktails?

[Bandages]

following this thread

great art, btw

[Askot Bokbondeler]

i vote for the orwellian plan a few pages back

[IronyOwl]

The Orwellian plan could take decades, requires druggie elephants to do anything we say rather than just shank us for their next hit, involves massive and rigid restructuring of our own society, and depends highly on the elephants being fairly civilized and amenable to us to begin with.

Let's smoke herbs in its face and pry it out of there with rods of wood. Or lasso its tusks, trunk, and ears to pull its head back so we can force-feed him, if smoking won't do the job.

Digging and dragging him out would be easier, but would probably take longer than getting as many elves as will fit with as many prybars as they can carry to just brute force it.

[DarkerDark]

With the elephant now stuck in the pit, the hunting party cautiously moves forward to tame the beast. Usually that involves a few soft whispers in the animal tongue, but the Elves of Amanereli have never been known to stick with tradition. After all, they're the leading civilization of the known world, they can do whatever the hell they want. And right now, they want to see an elephant stoned out of it's mind.



Starting a small fire with which they ignite a few medicinal herbs, the elves fan the smoke over into the elephant's face. It's not long before the Elephant begins to feel at peace, followed by a sudden craving for snacks. In any case, the beast is sedated and with plenty of elves to spare. It's not long before they have the elephant out of the pit and into a nice sturdy cage.



The hunting party marches triumphantly into Eyoaslef, the caged elephant in tow. The Elves of Amanereli cheer and hollar, "We now have an exotic beast with which to do trade with the Dwarves! The world's largest caravan with fifty of Amanereli's bravest elves will set forth for the Mountain Homes!"

"But first, we need someone to lead this expedition! We need an elf of royal lineage to carry our name to the Dwarves of the far east!" Said one of the higher standing elves. The Queen nodded in agreement, "Surely there must be someone willing to lead the world's greatest caravan in my name?"

Several of Amanareli's best and brightest are pulled out of the crowd as candidates. The Queen asks that a vote be held to choose out of the four, which will lead the caravan.


Ima Giftedglade, Elf Princess

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One of the Queen's daughters and next in line to rule Amanereli, sending Princess Ima would show that the Elves of Amanereli are willing to put their trust in the stout Dwarves of the mountain homes for the benefit of world peace. She is weak and a little too frail, but being the next potential ruler of her Civilization means that the Elves in her company are inspired to do great feats.

Ale Broadstrokes, Legendary Swordself

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Ale is equipped with the only iron weapon in all of Amanereli, a masterwork short sword. He is no stranger to heroic combat, having obtained the sword by striking down a fierce human warlord several hundred years ago. Since then, he has fought in several wars and has seen many foul enemies turned into delicious roasts. Ale Broadstrokes won't win any diplomatic awards, but he'll ensure the caravan makes it to Copper Gates even if he has to kill everything that gets in his way.

Amala Nightglimmer, Master Bowelf

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Amala is a seasoned veteran and a hardy ranger of the Tranquil Woods. She is often the one in charge of organizing border patrols, preferring to keep skilled archers and stealthy ambushers in her company. There are few who can escape her sharp eyes and steady hand. She's not one for diplomacy, but she's an experienced military leader, and can quickly snap any elves into action when needed.

Cero Glossportals, Diplomat

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Trusty diplomat and master merchant, Cero has long since handled the foreign affairs of Amanereli. He keeps the other civilizations of the world in check, going to great lengths to make sure the annual tree quota is being followed. He is gifted with a silver tongue, which may prove to be the most valuable asset of all.

Only one will lead the caravan, who shall it be?

[Lordinquisitor]

Oh god. So beautiful..

I.. I.. Actually start to like elves. I.. I don`t even feel the urge to drown them in magma anymore.

I vote for amala. We need someone who is able to kill dwarves; The diplomat would do more harm than good. (Tree limit?!) The princess it too cute, and the swordself to heroic. Fight heroic against dwarves and you die.

[Askot Bokbondeler]

one thing i wonder is why do elves bring caged tame elephants on the back of mules...tame the elephant, cage the mules and have the formidable beast carry the merchandise!

[Nirur Torir]

Amala. Dwarves tend to respect fine craftselfship more than traditional diplomacy, so getting as many goods as possible to the destination is important. She should be able to spot any ambushes before the caravan hits them.

[Rose]

I'd say Ms. Nightglimmer, since she seems to be most likely to get us safely to the mountainhomes, and she can pick off the dwarves from a distance if they prove treacherous.