The Lash

**The Lash** is a random event where a hero is given a chance to participate in a twelve-year tournament.

## Outcome summary

 Sending no one | none | 100% | **What Could Have Been**: No change.

Technically, there are twelve different outcomes named "Lashed." The only thing that distinguishes the first eleven is how long each takes and how the hero dies.

Note that the outcome of sending the hero to compete is only randomly selected if the hero's remaining lifespan is long enough to complete the tournament. Otherwise, which "Lashed" death outcome the hero gets is determined by the year of the tournament during which the hero would die naturally.

It is worth noting that any relic equipped by the hero will be lost if they fall in the tournament.

## Start

The Lash

A single red horse with a mute rider has arrived at the Capital which can only mean one thing: The Lash is open and accepting applicants. An extraordinarily dangerous and harrowing tournament, The Lash is a 12 year commitment with each year consisting of a different trial. hero name asks for permission to make this near-suicidal attempt.

* Send hero name.
* Not going to happen.

The hero is randomly selected from those in your retinue that do not already have the Lash Lord status.

## Sending the hero

Certain Death?

hero name hops on the horse and rides off with the mute. Your mind reels at the thought of what the next 12 years will be like for that hero.

hero name has been removed from your retinue.

### Outcomes

There are twelve possible outcomes. If the hero's natural lifespan is to end during the tournament, the year in which that happens determines which of the eleven death outcomes occur. Otherwise, all outcomes are equally likely, though eleven of the twelve end in the hero's death. Each outcome takes one year longer than the previous outcome, as each "Lash" takes one year.

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 1st Lash. Stabbed."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 2nd Lash. Trampled."

Lashed>

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 3rd Lash. Shorn."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 4th Lash. Drowned."

Lashed

"A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 5th Lash. Forest fire."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 6th Lash. Small Press."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 7th Lash. Giant Press."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 8th Lash. Punned."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 9th Lash. Juiced."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 10th Lash. Sleep."

Lashed

A small, warped red card arrives for you in the mail. "hero name. 11th Lash. Awe."

Lashed

The red horse returns, this time with a new rider: hero name! Barely recognizable now with all of the muscles and scars, hero first name's cheerfulness about the experience surprises you. "It wasn't that bad actually after the first 6 months, once you get used to the pain. I don't even remember the last 4 years."

hero name has returned, gained the Lash Lord status, is now level level achieved, has white hair, and will now be known as "Lash Lord!"

The hero will gain four levels in this outcome.

## Sending no one

### Outcome

This choice has only one outcome.

What Could Have Been

hero name understands, it was a crazy thing to ask. As the day goes on you hear reports of a growing number of people leaving their homes and jobs for the opportunity. You wonder what the odds are of anyone returning.

## References

1. ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/246110/discussions/1/615085406677121928/