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Spring:
As the first year passes and the second comes forth,
the Rockmouth find some fortune; Through happenstance,
Stone Eyes finds that chewing the purple and white
flower invigorates the body and senses and promotes
quicker healing; however, the affect is also such
that after several hours, the imbiber begins to shake
and hallucinate for a random amount of time.
How does this affect the tribe? Is it used or
abandoned? If it is used, what restrictions are put
on it, or is anyone free to partake?

Summer:
During a hunt, one of the younger hunters makes an
astonishing kill all by himself. His skill was
normally thought to be average, but he seemed to
almost be blessed by his accurate throw of the spear,
even showing exceptional courage. The other goblins
are quite impressed, and the word of this feat even
brings 2d10 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 more goblins to the tribe
from another group. Razortooth (so named for one lower
fang that is quite a bit larger than the others) is
gaining fame. How is this handled?

Fall:
While exploring the biggest of the caves that the
Rockmouth call home, a group of scouts find a passage
that leads deep into the mountain. Following the
passage leads to an internal waterfall, and the water
is especially fresh and cool, but is populated by an
immense group of large bats. Does the tribe work its
way further into the mountain? How are the bats dealt
with? Or is the water source used only occasionally?

Winter:
Something is scaring the wild dogs in the area. They
steadily are moving more towards the caves. While at
first this seems a boon, as they becoming easier to
hunt, the sheer number of them is starting t become a
problem, 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 deaths have already
occurred. What is to be done?

Spring:
This spring is particularly difficult, as after one
group of hunters come back from an easy hunt, It
become clear that they have contracted some kind of
extremely virulent sickness. The disease itself causes
excessive peeling of the skin as well as spasms and
increased aggression in those that are affected. How
does Nystan deal with this? Saliss tells him that it
is a test by the swamp god, but Nystan has a bad
feeling in his frills. What is to be done?

Summer:
During this time, a great storm comes through the
coast close to the settlement, causing much tumult as
a tsunami-like storm wracks the area. Much of the
swamp is flooded over, and habitats are disrupted,
displacing many animals and causing the drakes to
become a bit more bold in their attacks. What is to be
done?

Fall:
Finally a boon! Through either skill or happenstance,
an inordinate amount of food is brought in, more than
enough to make of for the lesser amount to be expected
in wintertime. This gives the tribe some "leisure"
time. What is done during this season? Are
celebrations made, or does the tribe work on some
grand project?

Winter:
Although it is winter, and the somewhat cooler
conditions cause less activity in the area (although
being somewhat tropical, not alot less) Sallis, in her
meditations, come to an epiphany. She feels blessed
and comes to Nystan and the tribe with her revelation.
What is this boon? It is not earth-shattering, but
surely good for the tribe, and a sign that their
fortune is turning. Sallis gains a level.

Spring:
It seems as though Azurilaa is indeed looking well
upon her chosen people. The gatherers of the tribe
find a greatly untapped group of fruit trees and even
find a good number of rabbits for meat. The bounty of
this find is such that it will last them into the
year. With no need to search for food for at least
1d6 ⇒ 5 months, what does Azurilaa dictate
they do now? Do they find new focus, or do they simply
enjoy the bounties?

Summer:
More bounty shines on the Azuran this summer as a
particularly strong stock of deer are captured. They
prove to be strong and fast, and for the most part,
even docile. It takes only a short amount of time to
put them to use. They seem like they would make good
mounts, but their muscle could also make for good
meat. Are they earmarked for one task, or other, or
put to another use?

Fall:
Again Azurilaa seems to be looking out for her people.
When the next group of elves is found, the scouts
report report that they are particularly peaceful, and
don't seem to have a single warrior among
them. They sleep in groups in the trees, seemingly
only eating fruits and occasionally are seen eating
scavenged eggs. How is this group approached (if at
all)?

Winter:
Misfortune! Over the period of a week, a great storm
washes over the area. Violent winds and hard rain as
well as lightning put the people ins a panic. A
portion of the settlement is destroyed, and 2d10 ⇒ (5, 8) = 13 lives are lost. Is Azurilaa angry for some
reason? (up to you) How does Nazhtulmax "spin" this,
or does he just tell the others that bad things
happen?

Spring:
In the first part of the new year, another group of
creatures comes to the Shuma'i. At first there are
only odd sightings of snakelike creatures, but after a
week, Grandmother Halinay comes to the council with
news. The "Visa'ankem" as they call themselves, are
great serpents with the heads off men. They are a
small group of 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 = 10. And seem peaceful
enough, promising to use their insight into the
"forces past the sky" to help the tribe. Are they
accepted or turned away?

Summer:
True or not, a rumor begins circulating that one of
Hasura's close relatives (brother or sister perhaps)
is in fact a Tiger-man in disguise; His/her fortune in
the last fight seemed to be far too great, almost as
if they were ignored during the fight. How is this
dealt with? It has only been a day since Hasura has
discovered the rumor.

Fall:
Related or not to the previous, a particularly violent
attack of tiger men comes upon the Shuma'i. Although
they are driven off, and only 1d8 ⇒ 8 of the
tribe are killed, the Tigers seem much more brutal
this time, perhaps acting in revenge for their new
vulnerability? They are harder to find as well,
retreating further into the jungle. What is done to
ensure this doesn't happen again?

Winter:
In one of the smaller caves, a young boy finds a
tunnel that leads to an underground lake. There is a
great group eyeless fish here, and around the edges
grow a prodigious amount of edible fungus. This will
last the tribe through the winter and perhaps longer.
What use does the tribe make of this area?

Spring:
The spring begins poorly for the Vuscadorah as a
painful disease begins to spread through the tribe.
The symptoms cause a stiffening of the joints and dark
purple bruises to appear on the body. Although only a
few (2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2) are affected, it proves to be
virulent, and the elders can not seem to find a cure.
One of the medicine folk say they have a vision of an
herb in the jungle that can help, but it is far to the
south, and his visions are 50/50 at best. What is to
be done.

Summer:
During the summer, one of the Vuscodorah comes upon a
revelation after a Wyvern attack. Spurred on by fear,
he/she develops a rather inspired defence. How is
this implemented? What is the device exactly?
(remember, still somewhat primitive, but definitely as
step forward)

Fall:
Driven away from their vulnerable homes higher in the
mountains, and seeking more security, another group of
driders comes to the Vuscadorah. Are they accepted and
integrated? Are they ghettoised or welcomed without
question? The group consists of 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 = 17
driders.

Winter:
Whether the first group is turned away or not, more
driders come from the mountains looking to join
Cassarah's group. 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 3) + 10 = 15 more refugees
make their way into the area. They could be taken in,
but this many more means less food and space for
everyone. What is to be done?

Spring:
The spring does not begin well this year for the Oru
people. A particularly clever creature has been
plaguing the people It seems a mated pair of
Ahuizotl has taken up residence in the nearby river.
Although wary, people have been fooled by it's ability
to mimic sounds, and 2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 of the folk have
been killed by the strange creatures. Does Maru direct
her warriors to try and kill the beasts, or is some
other method used?

Summer:
During the hottest time of the year, Maru comes to a
revelation. The spirits of life and death speak to her
in whispered tones, granting her new insights. She
feels invigorated. What revelation comes to her? How
does this affect the Oru? Maru gains a level

Fall:
A middle aged Oru tribesman, and a valued hunter is
found to be hoarding. It seems after the death of his
wife and child at the teeth of the Ahuizotl, he has
gone a bit mad and lost faith. Recently discovered,
the man has stockpiled food and arms away from the
rest of the tribe and has holed himself up in a mostly
defensible position. What is to be done? Can be be
reasoned with? What punishment is appropriate?

Winter:
The weather this winter is particularly calm. With
less worry about the environment, the Oru can focus on
other pursuits. There is plenty of food, and things
have mostly calmed down from the previous. What does
Maru focus the tribe on? Doe they find leisure or more
work?

The forest the elves call home have served them well, there are dangers there, but the growing faith of this people is bringing them new strengths.

At the western and northernmost point of a vast forest that sits not too far from he coast, the elves make their home.
The trees, which include apple and peach as well as some kapock and thick oak-like trees wind in great groupings along the area and almost to the coastline, but stop at high mountains. Food is plentiful and many rabbits and foxlike creatures live in the forests as well, but the elves often have to compete for food with the great ferocious bears the come down from the higher elevations to forage for berries and the gentle river that flows from east to west from the
mountains. The Aruans have taken to bringing their dead on a long journey through the northern forest and into the dry desert stepps to an oasis to lay their dead.
The elves who have not joined up and fallen in line with the new leader have moved to the east, along the forest.

The swamps they call home are a rough place, but they have adapted to the dangers quite well, and are beginning to thrive.

Quite close to an inlet off the coast, the lizardfolk are surrounded in a canopy of tall mangroves and twisting willowlike trees and cypress. Great vines float about the area, and melonlike fruit often float on them just beneath the surface. Edible lichen and moss are another staple food, and a few creatures, many types of snakes and colorful birds provide meat for the hunters. As the elevation increases to the north, the swamps makeway to forests and hills.
The greatest danger to the Ergalians is the drake, a large creature the lies in wait much like a crocodile just below the surface and snatches up its victims to consume under water.
Over time, the lizardfolk have discovered various plants can provide useful for healing, and still others can be used to tip arrows and have a slightly paralytic effect.

Within the lush river valley they call their home, life is not without it's hardships, but the people do their best to prosper.

Great green trees with wide leaves of all types are plentiful in the area, and in addition to providing shade, many of them provide fruits as well.
Copses of Jackfruit, coffee, cherry, kapok line the great river upon witch he people fish.
They often catch catfish and smaller perch, and occasionnaly eel. The grass is thick here, especially closer to the water. Most days the river babbles nicely, flowing from the northeast bringing the fresh water from mountains that can be seen on the horizon.
Along the valley walls, the trees get thicker, and as one follows the river southwesterly, groups of mangroves and orchids become more abundant. Many small animals live in the valley, one being the jaguar, who often hunts the smaller mammals, the mice and a smaller monkeylike creature with sharp teeth and pointed ears.
Not much beyond the valley has been explored by the people as of yet, as their travels till they came here took them mostly along the river from the north. The group they left chose to remain more in the plains, but still along the river, whereas the Oru moved south into the valley.
Recently, the Oru have cleared a bit of land and begun purposefully planting seeds to grow as they please.

Having come through their ordeal, trapped in the caves, the goblins have learned much, and although they were diminished, more come to join them, the other moving on to the hills in the southeast.

The caves they call home are set midway at the bottom of a range of high mountains with hilly plains all about them.
Within the caves, the inhabitants forage for roots and fungus, the latter of which is more plentiful in the deeper recesses, and a somewhat phosphorescent moss also grows there with vivid purple and white flowers (although they can only be seen as such when brought outside).
The only other creatures within the caves are large insects of all types, and most of them cause little trouble for the goblins, simply co-existing.
More towards the surface though, wild canines prowl the area, with their mottled fur and frothing mouths, given the opportunity, they steal away any loose bits or goblin young they can get their teeth on.
Recently, in a spot a few hours from their abode, the goblins have discovered bits of copper ore and have learned that it can be melted down and reshaped.

The people that call themselves the Shuma'i have staked their place in the hilly jungles, and despite hardships, they grow in strength.

In the hilly jungles, cypress are common, as well as the kapock and coffee trees, and the further south they dare venture, the people fin mangroves as the vegetation become thicker and elevations drops, Turing into wetland swamps. Other trees and bushes have pepper-like fruits, as well as jackfruit. Monkey-like creatures with pointed ears, as well as proper monkeys roam in groups, but mainly keep to the trees. Colorful birds are also about, but the Shuma'i are always on the watch for the strange creatures that can take both humanoid and tiger form, preying on the weak and those who wander off alone. As of yet, they have not been too bold, but the Shuma'i always try to be prepared.
Recently, they have discovered that when they melt certain rocks found towards the mountains to the east, they can be reshaped to form tools and weapons.

With the mountains to the north and the hilly jungles to the south, the spider people have found their home.

In the jungles, kapok, jackfruit and mangroves are common, and the people often forage as well for fruits and nuts in the lower part of the nearby mountains. Strong deer with sturdy feet also make their homes here, eating the leaves of the bushes, and providing meat for the Vuscadorah when they have tired of snake or the occasional monkey.
They are ever watchful of the skies, as small groups of opportunistic Wyverns are always on the watch for their favorite treat, and pluck any of the spiderfolk who are out in the open for too long.
Most of the time they make their homes in natural recesses at the base of the mountainside, not quite caves, but deep enough to keep the flying reptile-creatures from venturing after them.
Recently, the Vuscadorah have taken to building more complex traps and even a few wall like defences to protect themselves.