Re: [DL] Indian Questions

[Steve Bartels <beast@revealed.net>]

Title: Re: [DL] Indian Questions

> 1)  We have a huckster in the group
> and a mad scientist.  My friend who is a Warrior chief with a
> wolf guardian spirit seems to think that he can see all the spirits
> around them and knows exactly what they are up to.  This is
> starting to cause some friction in the group as he voices his
> displeasure with the "Palefaces".  Can he in any way
> see the spirits or know of them around the characters?

>From what I have read in the Ghost Dancers book Guardian spirits can do "favors" at a chip cost to the player and appeasement cost to the spirit. There is a lot involved in this and I highly recommend reading the book. The guardian is not a know all but it can talk use your discretion. Also the wolf spirit teaches Indians to travel in packs. Does your Indian travel in a pack?  He must also follow the spirits(Wolf) advice about combat(see oath)Can not flee field of battle until victorious. This could prove deadly for him. The Guardian Spirit is in the hunting grounds so he can not directly communicate unless he goes to the hunting grounds otherwise talk to him in "dreams or visions".

> > > 2)  He constantly consults with his guardian spirit
> > > as if its omnipotent and knows all.  Not only that but he expect
> > > answers on the spot.  I have done my best to give him
> > > "signs" but that just seems to rub me wrong.  I have
> > > not had a chance to pick up the book this week so can someone please
> > > tell me if this is possible?  Can he just "commune"
> > > with his guardian whenever he pleases, get answers consitantly, and
> > > does he need to do a ritual of some kind?
> Combined the two answers sorry
> > >
> > > 3)  A Heavy Stone tomohawk is the weapon he uses. 
> > > Does this count as a "bladed" weapon or is it just more of a
> > > wedge with weight behind it?  This is a question I need answered
> > > ASAP
>
> consider it bladed in my
> opinion
> > > 4)  Ay idea's and sudjestions are welcome as I have
> > > never had an indian in the group before and I want to keep things
> > > smooth and enjoyable.  So adventure hooks, dealing with or how
> > > others actions towards the indian is all new ground to me. 
> > > Please help.
> Just remember very few people will
> interact positively with an Indian. I found it very hard to run a game
> with an Indian in the group and now only allow as an NPC. One other
> time everyone else in the group were Indians, this to led to problems
> as most towns were unnerved seeing a pack of Indians coming into town.
> I use them to add flavor to a game but never allow as characters
> anymore. Just remember You are the Marshal what you say goes no matter
> what any rule book says.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it turns
> out!

Sorry if it duplicates thought I missed something

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