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                                                        Chapter 8 The Jungle Trail

As they pushed further in to the jungle following the trail the light started to fade until it was nothing more then a twilight, up ahead they noticed one of the natives who quickly disappeared into the undergrowth.

The natives are the plot points for this scenario, you start with two on the table & as one is completed  he's replaced with another, the experience reward card is the major plot point but is only added to the deck after two plots have been completed.

The Germans have picked up the same trail a little further on.

`What do you think the natives want Delbert ? ` asks Grace `It's like their playing some kind of game with us, `I've no idea he replies but it doesn't look as if they mean us any harm.

The Germans try encircling one of the natives, to get hold of him & try to find out what they want.

The BB's spotting them spread out, watched by another of the natives.

End of turn one, its that long since I played this game out I'm just going to post it from the story end of things, as while I take a few notes while playing there wouldn't be enough so sorry about that & I hope it doesn't take from your enjoyment, needless to say a full refund will be give if it does :)

Gloup is the first to reach the young warrior,`What is your game? he asks point his gun at the man.

Gloup is knocked from his feet by the brave but some of the others are quick to react & Muller lets off a blast from his flamer in an attempt to intimidate him.  

Grace has come to the attention of the other brave & he gentle prods at her with his spear, before telling her `Follow the trail to the gate to find the one you look for, but beware the mighty warrior that stands before it` & then vanishes into the jungle.

Another of the young warriors emerges from the foliage.

Collins spots a German head & fires but takes a wound from the returning fire.

The sound of gunfire is ringing though the jungle now as Dowl fires at Muller, but get more then he bargained for & takes a hit for his troubles.

 The end of turn two & the BB's have a plot point.

Grace hangs back as the rest of the BB's take some cover.

Muller rushes Dowl &

sends him flying.

Fritz get into a fire fight with Collins but

comes off the worse of it.

Hess is trying to get hold of native but he proves difficult to get a grip on, Hess pulls out his gun & everything changes `On down the trail you must go` he tells Hess before running off.

Helga in no mood for playing games points her gun at another young warrior,Stay put if you know whats good for you` she orders him.

Gloup takes out Moore as Grace gets talking to another of the natives, they seem to have a liking for her.

End of turn three, BB's 2 PP's Germans 1PP, Dowl Moore & Fritz out of the game.

Muller fires &

Brown, taking out Grace.

Gloup try's to get the drop on Collins

but Collins is not a man to be trifled with.
End of turn five & Collins is on his own with the BB'after losing their two PP's while the Germans have picked up another & now have two PP's

Collins puts Gloup down again with a quick right to the face, before whipping out his six shooter & dropping both Brown & Muller, but has been hurt in return.

He then heads over to Hess

Collins`The gate is just ahead Captain Hess & if the notes I have are to believed the only way we're going to get it open is to work together, so what do you say to us putting our differences to one side & working together ?
Hess I've seen that thing that guards the gate & I agree it would be wise for now.

Cut,
Designers note,that brings the second act of the campaign to a close with the Germans finishing it with a win of 2 PP's to 0 PP's, over all I think over the first 2 acts the campaign has been even enough & enjoyable with all of the games presenting different challenges.

That's it for this post, as always my thanks for dropping & if you'd care to be a movie critic & leave a comment it would be welcomed :)

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Movie Tone News March 2018

Hello & welcome, the first bit of news is I've finally ready to use this blog, I set it up a while back & there are a couple of post which where also posted on if it wasn't for one's so you've most likely seen them there : )

As some of you will know computers are not my thing so getting this blog set up for follower's, blog role & what not was no easy thing for me to do, added to the fact was my old computer been on it's last legs, so why move blogs after I think about 7 years ? well over those years what I do in my model hobby has changed so this is away of cleaning house if you like, it also gives people a chance to jump ship if no longer interested in what I now do : )

If you follow on google + then I think your still on-board, but if you where just down as a follower on if it wasn't for ones & want to tag along then you'll need be be a follower on this blog.
 On the blog list I've only carried some of them over so if I missed you or you'd like your blog put on the blog role then please let me know in the comments,you might also if you'd be so kind add this blog to your own blog roll.

Right enough of all that Frank I hear you say what's happening on the movie front ? well I've done the next 3 episodes of Perilous Island just need to edit them & post them, that only leaves one more to rap the campaign up.

I'm also back working on stuff for the Heart Stone of Africa as the rest of the cast have arrived, below is a little sneak of a couple of new terrain pieces with some of the cast.

In other news I've also been working on a new rule set which I'll probably try out in a little campaign while I get stuff ready for the Heart Stone of Africa, so plenty to look forward to & keep busy with :)

That's a rap so its a goodnight from me & a goodnight from him, as always my thanks for dropping in & if you care to leave a comment it would be welcomed : )

Chapter 5, The Missionary

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Taking with them only food water & some rope that Boswel said they would need for the climb down, into the valley where the missionary was the party set off in a sober mood.

After about a half hour of walking they started to hear a low hum which after awhile more became more of a roar of what could only be the sound of  a waterfall , as the river moved from it slow easy pace to a boiling torrent in a downward rush.

The going did indeed as Boswel had told them became more difficult as the ground started to descent very quickly, in fact so rapidly that at parts they had to climb down using ropes, Maud who had a fear of high's was having a terrible time of it, but after her callous remark earlier got very little sympathy from the rest of the group.

Down a long perilous edges they made their way slowly as the hours passed by.

It was at parts so bad that they to tie ropes from one to the other in case any of them should fall,

with the worse part just as they reach the top of the tree line.
As they stopped for a bit to eat & a small rest in the mid-afternoon.

Boswel:"You'll be please to know ladies & gentlemen, that if my guess is correct the worse of the descent is over us & from here on  the land will start to level out with a slow decline into the valley which holds the missionary"

Connie:"Taylor have you noticed the roar of the river is dropping ?"
Taylor:"No I hadn't but now that you say it, it does appear to be so Boswel certainly knows his stuff"

Connie:"It was lucky he was on the flight, as I don't think we'd have made it out of there without him"
Taylor:"Absolutely we owe him huge debt, I'll have to think of someway to reward him as I don't think he take to kind to my offering him money as a thank you"

With the sun low on the horizon they caught their first sight of the missionary in the distance, a sight that meant their ordeal would soon be at an end.

A little over an hour later with the last of the light fading they approached the  settlement on a well worn track.

Voice:"Stop right where you are & explain yourselves"

Boswel stepped forward  & explained what had befalling them.

Woman:"Your'll have to forgive my welcome but we don't get to many folk out walking this way & it's better to be safe then slaughtered as my old Pa use to say, allow me to introduce myself I'm Jill the preacher's wife"

Jill:"Come lets all go up to the house you must be all wall-falling after such an ordeal"

Maud:"You won't believe the half of it I thought I was going to die out there like poor Mr Brown"

Jill:" It is a dangerous place out there that for surer, but your all safe now"
Just as they where to go inside a small native boy appeared from one of the mud huts & waved to them.

Weber:"Tell me Madam does your husband have a wagon that he could take us to the nearest town in tomorrow ? it really is imperative that I return as soon as possible"

Jill:"I'm sorry to have to tell you that the only way out of here is by boat, but your in luck as our monthly surplices which come up the river are due in two or three days time"

Weber:"Is there no other way ? has your husband not got a boat we could use ?"

Jill:"He only has a small rowing boat that would be of no use for getting you all down river to Swatrow, but come lets all go inside & have some coffee"

Always an early riser the next day Connie was out & about looking around & been an animal love went over to the pen. the little boy she'd seen the night before came over to talk to her & as soon as he seen him the baby goat wiggled his way under the pen fence & ran over to his side

Little boy " Hello my name is Nu'um what yours ?"
Connie " Hello Nu'um I'm Connie & pleased to meet you"
Nu'um " Will  you be living at the missionary now ?"
Connie "Only for a few days until the boat comes, do you live here with your Mum & Dad ?"
Nu'um "Yes but Dad is away hunting with the rest of the man, when I'm bigger I'll go to & be a great hunter like Dad"

After talking to Nu'um Connie head back to the house, when she got there Taylor was sitting on the veranda drinking a cup of coffee.

Taylor "Good morning Connie I see your up & about early"
Connie " Morning Taylor, you know me up with the larks, its truly wonderful here & if it wasn't for what happen to poor Jim I would really have enjoyed the adventure"

As she made her way towards the steps a man came out of the house.
Man "Hello you must be Connemara, I'm Jacob the Preacher of this tranquil place"
Connie "Pleased to meet you Jacob & please call me Connie.

  

After breakfast,  Connie, Taylor & Boswel went & talked  to some of the natives, Dufour was inside writhing up a report of all that had happened, while the Weber's were just happy to relax, well at least Maud was, Weber was in a foul mood at  having to await the boat.

Later on as evening was setting in Connie & Boswel were down by the river.
Boswel" Connie very slowly turn your head & look across the river:
Connie" Wow what is it Marco ? "
Boswel" That's a sight very few people get to see, Leopards mostly keep to the tree's were very lucky to be here just as he's come down for a drink "

In the afternoon of the next day a whistling sound brought them all out of the house to the sight of  the boat, while they watch Jacob hitch up a little cart to the donkey & headed for the jetty.

Connie, Taylor & Boswel followed Jocob down to the jetty to lend a hand unloading the boat, leaving the Weber's & Dufour, who headed back into the house to finish up his report.

Maud" At long last we can get out of this terrible place"

With the boat unloaded the man who's boat it was jumped on to the jetty & was introduced to the three as Tim Winks by Jacob before he set off with the first cart load.
Boswel retold their story before asking.
Boswel " Would it be possible for you to take the six of us back to Swatrow with you ?"
Winks " With the boat empty I should just about be able to squeeze you all on-board, we'll be leaving first thing after breakfast in the morning  the trip takes about 7 hours"

As the boat turned out into the river to start it journey Jacob & Nu'um waved fer-well from the jetty.

They watched the missionary go by as the boat build up speed.
Connie" What a wonderful place that is & such lovely people, wouldn't you agree Taylor ?"
Taylor" Indeed Connie indeed"

To be continued ?

 Cut
As always my thanks for dropping in & if you'd care to be a film critic your comments would be welcomed :)