>>5324472>>5324452>>5324361{Photo: Alice Bourget}
“Your concerns are valid; the Muli have suffered for generations. The Axeholder can’t be just another brutalizer. The Tribute is sacred and required for the Great peace, but it doesn’t have to be a curse.”
You look across the river.
“I could name the Muli as sacred guardians of [i:lit]Damballah[/i:lit]. You would pay your tribute in labor, but instead of slaving away making others rich, you would live along the waters of your ancestors, guiding traders, protecting the river from abuse, and taking any tribute necessary to do your duties.”
The fishers talk amongst themselves before the leader responds.
[red]This, is acceptable.[/red]
You touch foreheads and share breath as equals, sealing the deal
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Tribal Approval
>NupuriSlightly Lean Lono
>IllaSlightly Lean Lono
>AhiTossup
>MuliTossup
>PonniSlightly Lean Norodom
>TayaLean Norodom
>ChantouSafely Norodom
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You are downriver, so your crew makes the leg-burning journey to the west alongside the riverbank.
As you march, you pass out the treasure and give your proposal to the many communities dotting the river.
Eventually, you come across the Great Creek. It seems the Axeholder hadn't ordered any construction this far north, probably because you're so close to the river.
A crossing here would be dangerous and painful, and your crew is already being pushed to the edge.
You could force them onward.
This would ensure you had the glory of a mighty force for your campaign and give protection against any Ponni raiders.
It also would risk defections and, in a worst-case scenario, small rebellions.
You could go with a small force and let the rest of the crew rest.
This would boost your standing with the crew but make you more vulnerable to Ponni attacks.
You could have the crew march south and take the easier path along the trade routes.
It wouldn't irritate your crew as much as crossing the creek here and you would still have your full force.
It would still tire them and give your rivals more time to make plays of their own.
What do you do?
>Force the crew to cross the Creek. (High risk of rebellion, low risk of attack)>Take a small group across the Creek (Low risk of rebellion, high risk of attack)>March the crew south to cross along the trade route. (Moderate Risk of rebellion, moderate risk of attack) 