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Hey all,
We just finished up the first module of WotR, and my group was joking that we needed a training montage to transition to the next module, so instead of writing up another journal entry, I thought I'd try my hand at a script treatment. I know it's not technically correct, but it was fun.
Just as Background, the PC's are:
Carter - Male Human Paladin (Iomedae), party leader and diplomat
Capt. Mendev - Male Human Fighter, career soldier and our general
Marlon - Male Tiefling (horns and tail) Diviner, our early warnin system
Glitter - Female Half Elf Bard, carries a lute and everything!
The Elder - Genderless Aasimar Cleric (Sarenae), party healer
Grimlock - Male Half Orc Saurian Shaman, just like his namesake
Snarl - Male juvenile Allosaurus, Grimlock's animal companion and best buddy
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DINOSAUR: A WRATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS
SCRIPT TREATMENT
AS AN 80'S BUDDY COMEDY
INT. DEFENDER'S HEARTH - NIGHT
Carter, Capt. Mendev, Marlon, Glitter, The Elder, Grimlock & Snarl
sit quietly around a table after the events at The Grey Garrison.
Golden mythic power visibly crackles around them.
CARTER
Well friends, it looks like we've be given
a great and terrible gift. I think it behooves us
to learn how to use them for the greater good.
The remaining characters all nod in agreement.
Snarl jumps up on the table, knocking over drinks
and sending objects scattering
ALL
Snaaarrl! (Laughter)
MONTAGE -EXT. RUINS OF CITY OF KENEBRES (Various) -DAY EXCEPT FOR E
To the tune "Best Friend" by Queen
A) MAKESHIFT ARCHERY RANGE - Capt. Mendev practices throwing his shield
at dummy demons, but before it can hit the target, Snarl catches it in his teeth and returns it, dropping it at his feet and wagging his tail. In the background, Grimlock in Allosaurus form (clearly not in control of his new body)blunders through the range, sending practice dummies flying through the air.
B) COURTYARD OF DEFENDER'S HEARTH - Glitter is quietly strumming her lute and singing to the assembled troops. Snarl begins to yowl and roll on the ground, distrupting the performance and drawing a good-natured scowl from Glitter.
C) PILE OF RUBBLE - Marlon takes a moment to study from a tome labelled "Ye Magicks of Ye Forbidden School". As he sets it down on a table-sized rock, Snarl flops his head on the book and demands to be petted, drawing a flustered, but good-natured scolding from Marlon.
D) SPARRING AREA - Carter and Grimlock are sparring with blunted swords while The Elder looks on. Suddendly, Snarl bursts into the arena and bull rushes them out of frame. There is a loud crash. The Elder makes a religious sign, rolls his eyes, grabs his medical kit and follows them out of frame.
E) PILE OF RUBBLE (DUSK) - Grimlock stands in front of Snarl, clearly annoyed and concerned. Snarl playfully drops the demon skull he's been using as a ball and assumes a play bow posture Grimlock is unmoved and taps his foot impatiently. Snarl nuzzles his master on the chest, and the force of the shove knocks Grimlock prone, with Snarl toppling on top of him.
Grimlock looks irritated for a moment, but relents. He laughs and relaxes, then the pair begin to play wrestle, knocking over a pile of camping equipment.
F) BATTLEFIELD - Capt. Mendev squares off against a tiefling commander.
He throws his shield, hitting the tiefling in the head and knocking him out. Snarl rushes in, retrieves the shield and returns it to Capt. Mendev, who smiles and pats him on the head. In the background, Grimlock in Allosaurus form, gleefully rampages through a pack of lesser demons, scattering them in the air and sending them fleeing in terror.
G) BATTLEFIELD - Glitter and Marlon are launching arcane attacks on a number of fallen lower templars. A sneaky assassin type sneaks up towards them. Snarl lets out a growl of alarm and nudges Marlon and Glitter in the direction of the impending attack. They open up with a dazzling display of mythic power, reducing the assassin to a charred outline on a ruined wall
H) BATTLEFIELD - Carter is duelling with a half orc raider and is lightly wounded. Snarl charges in and knocks the raider out of frame long enough for The Elder to heal Carter's wounds. Both smile and wave out of frame, but wince when there's a sickening crunch and they're splattered with a spray of blood.
END OF MONTAGE
CUT TO INT. DEFENDER'S HEARTH - NIGHT
Main characters gathered again around table. They look tired, but content.
CARTER
Well team, it looks like we're ready
to bring the fight to those jerks
in the World Wound. Way to go, everyone!
Especially you, Snarl!
ALL
Hear, Hear! (general cheers of agreement)
Snarl wags his tail and hops up on the table, collapsing it and sending everyone flying into a big pile on the ground.
ALL
Oh, Snarl! (Friendly laughter)
Main characters snuggle and pat Snarl, who winks at the camera.
Iris Out.