Tricksters are a valuable asset but sending one to handle negotiation is like watching Humpty-Dumpty sooner or later they will fall and create a scene with the other clan. A favorite event illustrates the subtlety in the game. This event is triggered if the noble best qualified to be chief is not on your council. Suddenly you have either the woman s council or a group of men agitating against the current chief. Raiding, trading and other mysteries Raiding to plunder cattle herds is an attractive method of building up your own herd.
Battles occasionally play out very oddly, so be careful.
One side might have everything going for it and still lose. Despite this sometime random nature of combat, there are several things you can do to help yourself. One non-costly addition to build in the first year is a watchtower. The improved ability to sight incoming raids is invaluable. Various magic blessings are excellent help in battle.