Taking in the arena and his opponents Fortu sees several potential outcomes.
He sees the large ridden bug charging across the level sand and just like the desert ponies crashing into him and knocking him to the ground. The other two could then target the exposed Arowe. As the bug tramples the prone Fortu the others would make short work of the lithe but lesser armoured Arowe. It would then be 3 verses the courageous Liga Bur and Mir Hunder.
A better scenario would be if the nimble halfling and his mount draw the large riding bug aside. Liga Bur riding evasively would keep the bug occupied while Fortu would move to stand slightly in front of Arowe to screen him from the footbugs. Signalling, for Arowes eyes only, Fortu would lean slightly to offer the goldeneyed archer a view to kill. With Fortu fighting defensively Arowe would have a licence to kill from a slightly protected position.
The sand would run red or green or possibly yellow with the ichor of their opponents.
Considering tactics? How very dare you! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, now we are talking. Let's think it through really carefully, choreograph our every movement before I (yeah, me, not Arowe, poor thing) throw it out with an impulsive charge/shot.
ReplyDeleteBut no, let's make the best of this. Divide them, protect our artillery and make sure we make every shot count.
While rereading David's 'Bond' inspired post, I stumbled over the descriptive phrase; 'Golden-eyed' and realised that he crammed three Bond movie titles into the last paragraph! Did I miss any? :D
ReplyDeleteall at a stretch but 4. For Arowes eyes only, Goldeneyed, a view to a kill and licence to kill.
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