Re: [WorldofGlorantha] Do Ducks have cavalry?

In message <fjh6cn+rek6@eGroups.com> "Stewart Stansfield" writes:

>Serious question. Do the ducks of the Durulz Valley possess mounted
>warriors? [Or have they done so at any point in history?] I don't
>necessarily mean as a common expression of arms, but maybe as a small
>heroband.
>
>The image of a durulz lancer riding some beast is innately appealing to
>me; and there are various good reasons as to why some ducks might
>domesticate/subdue beasts and use them in war.
>
>The problem is 'what'. Amphibious creatures spring to mind. But by
>their vary names and natures, they can be problematic. For example,
>I've done giant beavers in the past [pack it in], but I wasn't being
>entirely serious; and 'beaver' is probably a no-go area. Giant otters
>are a possibility. Crocodiles might seem be a bit *too* vicious to me.
>I've tried hippos elsewhere.

How about giant swans? I can just imagine a flotilla of duck lancers paddling down the Oslir river. Of course they'd be pretty ridiculous on dry land so no change there then....

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