IHMN: The Hidden Kingdom of Natagala

After discussing low tech companies for In Her Majesty's Name, a friend of mine asked me to republish this post from 4/11/17:

In 1890 the famous Professor George Nightengale accidentally discovered the Hidden Kingdom of Natagala.  Our hero journeyed up to the big curve in the Merowe river that flowed out of Batal Colony and then west into the Great Desert, where he eventually found a rich, primitive culture in a hidden valley on the other side of the Great Desert; the Kingdom of Natagala. Professor Nightengale theorizes that the Natagala are related ethnically to the Matabele and Zulus.

The meeting of Professor Nightengale and King Mehluli.

With war having broken out in Chaimbelastan and unrest in neighboring Batal Colony, it is unknown what impact the Natagala Kingdom may have on current events. Though long isolated, they are a vibrant and rich kingdom that is starting to adopt and use modern technology.  The backbone of the kingdom are it's fierce and formidable warriors - and the occasional witch doctor doesn't hurt either.

 Natagala warband on the move.

Name: King Mehluli

Pluck: 2+

Leadership: +3

Speed: +2

Fighting Value: +4

Shooting Value: +1

Talents: Inspirational, Fearless, Tough, Lightning Draw

Basic Equipment: The Royal Staff of Big Whopping (2 handed) +3 Weapon Bonus and -2 Pluck Penalty; Fighting Knife +1 Weapon Bonus and -1 Pluck Penalty

Armor: The Necklace of the Panther (12)

Cost: 91 points

 King Mehluli, his royal bodyguard Lindani and Ntando of the High Temple.  Note the Royal Staff of Big Whopping carried by the king.

Name: Lindani of the Royal Watch

Pluck: 3+

Leadership: 0

Speed: +2

Fighting Value: +3

Shooting Value: +2

Talents: Tough, Fanatic, Fearless

Basic Equipment: Shield, spear, club

Armor: 8

Cost: 45 points

Ntando of the High Temple.

Name: Ntando of the High Temple

Pluck: 4+

Leadership: +1

Speed: +2

Fighting Value: +2

Shooting Value: +1

Talents: Up to 30 points of Mystical powers and up to 2 additional talents

Basic Equipment: Spear and fighting knife

Armor: 9

Cost: 20+ points

 Warriors of the Royal Regiment.

Name: Royal Regiment Warriors

Pluck: 3+

Speed: +2

Fighting Value: +3

Shooting Value: +1

Talents: Tough

Basic Equipment: Shield, spear and club

Armor: 8

Cost: 29 points

  

 Married Warriors.

Name: Married Warriors

Pluck: 4+

Speed: +2

Fighting Value: +2

Shooting Value: +1

Basic Equipment: Shield, spear and club

Armor: 8

Cost: 17 points

Unmarried Warriors.

Name: Unmarried Warriors

Pluck: 5+

Speed: +2

Fighting Value: +2

Shooting Value: 0

Basic Equipment: Shield, spear and club

Armor: 8

Cost: 14 points

 

Natagalan musketeers and adventurers.

Name: Musketeers

Pluck: 5+

Speed: +2

Fighting Value: +2

Shooting Value: 0

Basic Equipment: Muzzle loading musket, one can upgrade to military rifle (+ 3 points), fighting knife

Armor: 8

Cost: 14 points