Stampede

*Stampede* is the title of the sixth episode of the third season of Blood in the North and the thirtieth session of the entire game.

This session was played on November 15th, 2020

## Stampede

### Writer

Jonny Christie, Joanna Battersby, Anthony Hotchkiss, Antoine SinClaire

## Plot

August is stuck with his worst enemy while a larger threat looms closer.

## Synopsis

There is a blaring horn going off as August exits the school bus. The horde starts to move towards it and he blows it up. Star complains to the others that this has become far more dangerous with August’s actions and demands that Hanez get the children out while she goes to free Franklin. She runs into August on the way who tells her to get out but she is skeptical and goes with him. Roger has gotten the Archers out of the Zoo and she re-patches his arm. They get a message from Travis who had released all of the Beastz out on the GC overtaking the Zoo. He warns them about it and mentions he’s trapped. Roger gives him hope that he will make it out and hopes to see him at Bill’s. August warns Star that Franklin is far more dangerous than she thinks and is planning to barricade him in. She is not for it. All life is important. He promises her he has no intention of killing him, just making it harder for him to track them. She leaves and allows him to do what he must. He speaks to Frank across the door and takes just a bit too long to get out before the building is once again surrounded and he is trapped inside with his rival. Lexi gathers the others to come up with rescue plan but the others are confident he can get out on his own.

True to his nature, August is able to get out of the schoolhouse with little to no effort. He meets up with the others and finds only one of the teens, Cameron. He begs for them to help save Franklin cause the others went to go help him and one of them is his kid sister. Roger and the Archers continue on the road and run into a biker claiming to be Bill’s best friend. They mention they are friendlies and from the Zoo. This sets Tree off, thinking Roger is August but they convince him they are allies of Bill. He shows them the road to take back and would lead them back but he can’t return without a Mr. Q with him. Roger thanks him and they part ways. August agrees to help Cameron save his sister and friends and they take Scarab along. Star decides to join as well and when they get back, they spot the group reentering the schoolhouse. They hear what sounds like a train coming at them and Scarab warns them a herd of Zedded Bison are moving on the path of the building.

August actually doesn’t think about his next action as he rushes to the building and gets to the collapsed area. He starts getting the kids out as quick as he can and when he reaches down and Frank is there, he helps him up but chloroforms him and drops him to the others to get back to the group. Unfortunately, the herd arrives and plows through the building, killing three of the teens and crippling another. They manage to get away however. Night begins to fall but Luckily Roger and the Archers find a small cabin to rest for the night. What makes it even safer is that it belongs to Gregory, who helps them through the night. Roger catches him up on what has happened and asked him to rejoin them but Gregory is passed that point. He warns them not to trust Wild Bill and to remain not only vigilant but caring of the other survivors. August sends Julius, Hanez, Star, and the kids are sent ahead to the next checkpoint since they don’t really have the space anymore while He, Scarab, Lexi, and the Varce siblings will meet them on foot. August asks Cameron if he really thinks sticking with Franklin is the smartest move after what they just went through. The Teen tells him he will consider moving on with his Sister but they’ve been with the others since the beginning and they trust Frank. Star asks Julius if he truly trusts August’s decisions about Frank and He tells her that August is an honorable man but that is sometimes his drawback. If Franklin is a threat he should be treated as one but August won’t do what needs to be done. She thinks on that.

Roger and the Archers are within view of the Base. Taabi runs ahead and Jasmine starts to chase the Hyena but the Doctor stops her. They are almost safe. Until they are surrounded by a group in all black. One with a very thick French accent asks if they belong to the community up ahead. Roger tells them that they do not belong to anyone and the man informs him they belong to them now. August and the others catch up to Julius at the docks. They find out that the next step in traveling by water.

## Cast

### Main

* August Fallon-Nox
* Sabra "Scarab" Nazari
* Roger
* Zestari Delorio
* Lexi Watson
* Franklin Bailey
* Julius Nox

### Supporting

* Travis
* Hanez
* Tree
* Elizabeth Archer
* Jasmine Archer
* Gregory
* Taabi
* Cameron Varce
* Cadence Varce
* Desmond

### Guest

* Josiah
* Harry
* Xavi
* Jolene
* Victor
* Donika

## Trivia

* Players this session: Joanna Battersby (Zestari), Anthony Hotchkiss (Roger), & Antoine SinClaire (August)
* Mid-Season Finale
* The Teens that travel with Franklin Bailey are Josiah, Harry, Xavi, Jolene, Victor, Donika, and the Varce siblings, Cameron & Cadence. Though most are never named on screen.