Ramifications of the Great Hunt

[Psychomeltdown]

So what are some ramifications of the Great Hunt that occured on Day?

It's known that there were some Locals that have seen what happened, they probably know what we've done, know we're here. They are probably watching the Camp as we speak, monitoring our movements and wonderign what the hell we are and what the hell are we doing here.

From what I'm guessing, based on Dr. What's talkings with Ahmick, these people would probably be one of the Hill Miwok tribes. Again, from what we know these people may be a bit more violent and aggressive than their coastal cousins.

So far we've killed a lot of their game, we've cut down scores of trees, we're setting up a settlement, we're clearing the land for farming, grazing, home building, we're preparing to fish the waters...

All this is taking away from the other Tribes that are in the area.

What does this mean for the Camp?
What does this mean for Fort Ian?

[Glen]

I think Doctor What will have to determine this, but from my understanding, the most likely response is that they will move away to put some distance between themselves and this giant group of dead white, stranglely dressed beings that are stripping all around them with the power of thunder.

As hunter-gatherers in a very food rich environment, they have the luxury of being mobile and having places to go.

[Psychomeltdown]

Though what about the child that washed up on Day 10? The Locals know that there are people down river and when they find out we've been handling one of their dead, possibly having religious significance we don't know yet, they might take offense to it..


What then may happen to the smaller settlement that is left behind. With only 300 people, they may not look as threatening as 3000.

[Ward]

Though what about the child that washed up on Day 10? The Locals know that there are people down river and when they find out we've been handling one of their dead, possibly having religious significance we don't know yet, they might take offense to it..


What then may happen to the smaller settlement that is left behind. With only 300 people, they may not look as threatening as 3000.


well we will have to give it a furneral .

[Psychomeltdown]

well we will have to give it a furneral .
Again the religious significance of the thing. The Hill Miwok may have a different view of what a funeral is and therefore if we just bury the dead, then we may be doing something taboo in their culture.

The dead in some cultures are very important. This could upset the Hill Miwoks....

[Norbert]

Again the religious significance of the thing. The Hill Miwok may have a different view of what a funeral is and therefore if we just bury the dead, then we may be doing something taboo in their culture.

The dead in some cultures are very important. This could upset the Hill Miwoks....

It may be best if we put the body on a litter, and carry it up stream (cautiously). It could serve the purpose that we are willing to respect some of their customs, and may lessen tentions. A gift of some sort with the body may also help (glass beads, perhaps).

[NapoleonXIV]

It may be best if we put the body on a litter, and carry it up stream (cautiously). It could serve the purpose that we are willing to respect some of their customs, and may lessen tentions. A gift of some sort with the body may also help (glass beads, perhaps).

Or you could put it back in the water and act as if you'd never seen it. Or bury it very quickly and quietly. Or give it a place of honor in a tent and then go and try to find the Hill Miwoks.

Or talk to this indian you befriended before you do anything.

Somehow, I don't think that going to see new people while carrying the body of one of their children is an auspicious beginning

[Norbert]

Or you could put it back in the water and act as if you'd never seen it. Or bury it very quickly and quietly. Or give it a place of honor in a tent and then go and try to find the Hill Miwoks.

Or talk to this indian you befriended before you do anything.

Somehow, I don't think that going to see new people while carrying the body of one of their children is an auspicious beginning

Unfortunatly, the amerind we have been dealing with is with the scouting group.

There is really no way to get on good terms with what has happened so far, but maybe even a sad event with the sign of respect may help matters...

[Doctor What]

Again the religious significance of the thing. The Hill Miwok may have a different view of what a funeral is and therefore if we just bury the dead, then we may be doing something taboo in their culture.

FYI--the tribes in California seemed to be split between burial and cremation when it came to disposing the body. Not sure about what the Miwoks used to do -and who knows how many customs can change in 5000 years?

I say put the body back into the river. Hell--for all we know, that's what they do with the bodies of small children anyway. We're assuming that the little kid drowned but what if they have some ritual where all children that die are placed in the 'great river that takes them to the Sea Mother' or something?

As for what the Hill Miwok are going to do--I suspect that the bulk are going to move on but a few of the more aggressive/curious ones are going to stick around and keep an eye on us to see what the hell we are up to.

[Glen]

Doctor What is in charge of our foreign relations, which I believe this should fall under, so long as there is no sign of foul play (which has already been specified that there was not).