NationStates Jolt Archive

The goblins had a few alliances, but all were loose, and not really binding. So far the dragons and the Aracoix had been steadfast allies. The goblins, strong as they were, needed some strong allies. Of course the goblins took this literally, and invited the two giants of the land to Boomville.

To: Da great peoples of da Oni and da Cyclopses
We wish to have a council with you at our city of Boomville, regarding possible military alliances. Together we can become one of the most powerful alliances in the world! We can't allow the Dragons and Aracoix to shove us aside, or infringe their life on us!

Each of you will be greeted at our borders by a caravan that will be capable of taking you into THE most dangerous place in the world: The Everbog. The trip into the swamp will take days alone, but we shall keep you safe.

Please accept this offer, and let our forces unite!

Even the Leper Messiah, seeing that the Cyclopses and Oni were races that were acceptable by Whacker. All would helpfully go well.

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The great tigers of the Oni bounded across the plains, lead by the massive form of a huge black cat. Two of the four tigers carried Onibushi, their iron clubs slung over their backs. The others were bedecked with huge sacks, tied carefully and covered in hides. Poles protruded from the massive sacks, making them look like massive porcupines.

The five massive cats slowed to a halt at the edge of the vast marsh, awaiting the arrival of their goblin hosts.

The goblins, standing at a meger 3ft, were in awe of the Oni. Still, they knew they had a job to do.
"Great host of the Oni peoples! We are of the Snake caravan, we shall lead you through the swamps of the Everbog. Be warned! It is dangerous, and a few of your...cats...may not survive." The little goblin leaned over to his associate. "You sure da shaman charmed da supacroc?"
"Yea, he dun dun it! I watch-did him. He usin it right na to kill da udder supacrocs in da way."
"Gotcha." He spoke to the oni once again. "Come this way! Come this way! Forward to Boomville!"

OOC: It will take one RL day to get there, just for your information.

Skin rippling, the great black cat stood on its hind legs, its flesh reforming itself into a giant humanoid form, black stripes covering his deep blue skin. The creature retained its catlike head, and grinned, brandishing teeth nearly as large as the Goblins standing at his feet.

"I am Tora no Oni, Majo of these Bushi. We are blessed by the presence of our diminutive cousins, and would be honored to follow you to Boomtown. Fear not for our cats and my kin, they can handle themselves."

As he spoke, the other two Oni drew forth a pole from their packs, the tip of each adorned with a laquered protrusion, shaped like the tower of some ancient fortress. From each dangled a ribbon, which the Bushi gripped with their off hand.

"With my Mahou, and their noroshi, your Supacrocs should pose a smaller threat than you anticipate. Shall we move out?"

While the goblins were dumbstruck by the Oni's weapons, they still had their doubts. But, out of fear, they said nothing. Perhaps these beings could handle themselves, perhaps not. So, Snake Caravan was off, while Wolf Caravan waited for the Cyclops...