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Obidiah's Army Character Booklet
Online Edition Return to the Contents Page - Continue on to the Next Article MOB RULES The Dwarf paused as Obidiah stirred in his sleep. The Orc's snoring became broken as he rolled over, mumbling incoherently “...git im muvver, shall y'no...”. Furtively glancing round the camp at the other sleeping forms of his deserter 'comrades', Sven Nockwusrt silently thanked the Gods which had seen him pull guard duty this night and thanked providence for giving him the opportunity that he craved. As Obidiah's guttural snoring rhythmically sounded around the camp once more, Sven cautiously moved towards the Orc and the object of his nefarious stalking - Obidiah's bicorne! Since joining the deserter band two weeks previous, Sven had noticed the strange practice “General” Obidiah had of whispering and talking into his hat. Of course there could only be one explanation for this seemingly insane behaviour - it must contain some item of value, maybe gold or even a treasure map - yes, surely a treasure map! Slowly, and with extreme care, Sven prised the bicorne from Obidiah‟s fingers and carried it carefully back to the smouldering ashes of the campfire. Sitting down, he opened the bicorne and looked inside... nothing? Nothing?!! Verdamndt!! Where was the treasure?! Surely the Orc wasn't so insane that he talked to his empty hat?! Mad enough to call a hat Muvver?!!! It was a question for which Sven would never receive an answer. Before he could utter a sound, a swarthy calloused hand covered his mouth, whilst a knife was jammed up under his chin, burying itself deep within the Dwarf‟s brain. Dropping the corpse to the ground, Obidiah licked his knife clean before picking his bicorne up off the floor. Stroking it affectionately, Obidiah whispered quietly; "No one touches you Muvver, No one..." Obidiah's Army Character Booklet
Online Edition Return to the Contents Page - Continue on to the Next Article Webmaster's Note An Orcs in the Webbe Exclusive! The above article is from the Obidiah's Army Character Booklet. It was first published in digital format here on OITW as part of the Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar 2010. It has been edited and updated for use with the Third Edition of Alternative Armies' blackpowder ruleset, Flintloque. The complete booklet is also available as a fully formatted PDF for your reading pleasure. You can download it from the main page here. |
