The Spanish Armada has been defeated! The Spanish have been vanquished!
The ships make for home but it is a long, long way.
One such ship was the San Pedro Menor .She made it all the way to Ireland but ran aground on the rocks in a tremendous storm-
Most of the crew went down with the ship but some made it to land . Exhausted, traumatised they regrouped and made for the interior of this unknown country-
The small band of survivors was led by Don Estrella, veteran of many campaigns. His wife Dona Verano and their chaplain Padre Marron , a wild unkempt priest with a predilection for solving mysteries.
Through bog after bog they trudged, exhausted, looking for shelter.
Scouts were sent up hill and mountain , encountering no one on their way.
The banner had been torn from the ship and brought with them.
What will happen to these strangers in a strange land, only time will tell.
To be continued ..
Hopefully this will be the start of some linked games and scenarios over the coming weeks.
Can't wait to see what happens
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
An unusual choice of colour especially as the dress is he same colour.. What led to or determined your choice?
ReplyDeleteStephen
From my research l believe that Don Estrella served as a mercenary in the Duchy of Tradgardland, in his youth. It is quite likely he picked up a liking for Rose coloured cloth there.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
I can see their leader, or his wife, leading the party to sing that old Spanish song (translated here into Inglish " Its a long way to Madrid, Its a long way to march ".
ReplyDeleteGreat background story Alan.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the continuation.