Harky had some pretty backhanded — And fronthanded, and knucklehanded — praise for Penk’s sympathy before. Gondolessa being there probably has a lot to do with this seemingly going so well… But it says a lot about how much the Big Boss may have come to respect his once-herald that they were able to disagree so peacefully.
It also goes to show how smart Harky really is. Yeah, he struck Penk in a moment of outrage before, but this is a situation so critical that they cannot afford to be anything but reasonable with each other.
This is very concerning, but so very bittersweet at the same time.
Considering they are about to try to kill each other, and one will almost certainly succeed, I think “peacefully” might not be the best choice of words here.
They’re regarding each other fondly despite that. They heard each other out and realized, calmly and respectfully, what they have to do. Their discussion was peaceful, even if what they must do now is anything but. That’s why I find the strip bittersweet. It’s a combination of the prelude to a deathmatch and something like a family parting ways.
I’m half expecting Harky to /want/ to lose, but nonetheless make it a hard-earned victory for Penk.
The real problem with that plan isn’t what happens to the trolls if Penk wins this fight. It’s what happens to the avians. Gondolessa is unlikely to remain in an alliance with someone who killed his mate.
He might if he thinks that’s what Harky would want. Which he well might. Not that Harky actually agrees with Penk and is just idiotically stubborn or anything, but he might agree with Iver on one key point: If two Avatar’s of the same God fight, the winner may be proof of a divine mandate. I doubt Penk and Gondolessa will ever be great friends, mind you.
And divine mandate aside, he may stick with Penk in order to keep the trolls and the World’s Rebellion unified. If they splinter, they’ll be easy pickings for either Gastonia or for Iver and Gobligno to turn the Rebellion into Gastonia Lite.
The undertones seem to imply they talked and they both understood that if they had the World’s Rebellion split up into factions, they would only get the people of the movement weakened and then easily swept up by Gastonia.
So instead, it seems they have gone with the old ways of solving things with minimal bloodshed. I may be paraphrasing from Jon Snow but “You’re right, thousands of men don’t need to die here today. Just one.”
Penk opens with a Harlem Shuffle and throws in some Breaking to style it up but Harky (having taken lessons from Gondolessa) counters with some classic Michael Jackson.
I see Harkey following Penk out of the tent, so one assumes shit is about to go down. Is it Monday yet? Fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffuckin’ cliffhanger!!!!!!!!!
It’s actually kindof interesting to put side-by-side the changing of power in the Gastonian Alliance vs the People’s rebellion. Gastonia’s was so treacherous, so underhanded and sneaky. Nothing was said outright, there was no respect. Deaths were assinations. This, Penk and Harky talked straight to each other, agreed to disagree, had the tribe as their first priority. And now they will go out and fight each other directly.
I suppose, given how hard it is to kill a troll, that it is *possible* that their duel won’t be to the actual death. It’s possible that trolls have formalized rules as to what is considered a loss, because fighting to the death would result in massively long fights that could distract vital combatants from more important matters.
Warchives go great on a baked potato with some sour cream. Or they would, if it wasn’t impossible to pick the tiny spearheads out of your teeth afterwards.
Harky had some pretty backhanded — And fronthanded, and knucklehanded — praise for Penk’s sympathy before. Gondolessa being there probably has a lot to do with this seemingly going so well… But it says a lot about how much the Big Boss may have come to respect his once-herald that they were able to disagree so peacefully.
It also goes to show how smart Harky really is. Yeah, he struck Penk in a moment of outrage before, but this is a situation so critical that they cannot afford to be anything but reasonable with each other.
This is very concerning, but so very bittersweet at the same time.
Considering they are about to try to kill each other, and one will almost certainly succeed, I think “peacefully” might not be the best choice of words here.
They’re regarding each other fondly despite that. They heard each other out and realized, calmly and respectfully, what they have to do. Their discussion was peaceful, even if what they must do now is anything but. That’s why I find the strip bittersweet. It’s a combination of the prelude to a deathmatch and something like a family parting ways.
I’m half expecting Harky to /want/ to lose, but nonetheless make it a hard-earned victory for Penk.
read the username. imagining if you got married into the house of ‘Nt (and chose to hyphenate) how thoroughly disciplined your kids would be.
They would be sending their teachers to the principal’s office on a daily basis.
Diplomancy is the art of raising the issues. A good diplomancer can keep a dead horse alive through many beatings.
Is Penk going to have to fight.. for his right… to party?
Judging by Harky exiting the tent with his spear in hand, looks like
Penk: that went OK
Harkey: Sic’ im, Hammy
Oooooh, I didn’t notice Harky there.
MAK’GORA.
The real problem with that plan isn’t what happens to the trolls if Penk wins this fight. It’s what happens to the avians. Gondolessa is unlikely to remain in an alliance with someone who killed his mate.
He might if he thinks that’s what Harky would want. Which he well might. Not that Harky actually agrees with Penk and is just idiotically stubborn or anything, but he might agree with Iver on one key point: If two Avatar’s of the same God fight, the winner may be proof of a divine mandate. I doubt Penk and Gondolessa will ever be great friends, mind you.
And divine mandate aside, he may stick with Penk in order to keep the trolls and the World’s Rebellion unified. If they splinter, they’ll be easy pickings for either Gastonia or for Iver and Gobligno to turn the Rebellion into Gastonia Lite.
Can Penk get away with not killing Harky, but still winning?
Harkey: “HH, I wants Penk punished, NOT EATEN!!”
Hammerhead: “You said he was deserting. And I love desserts!”
Wait, so are they fighting or is whatshisface (little harky) just going to join the party?
The undertones seem to imply they talked and they both understood that if they had the World’s Rebellion split up into factions, they would only get the people of the movement weakened and then easily swept up by Gastonia.
So instead, it seems they have gone with the old ways of solving things with minimal bloodshed. I may be paraphrasing from Jon Snow but “You’re right, thousands of men don’t need to die here today. Just one.”
War. War never changes.
Penk Vs Harky – Dance battle of the Decade!
Penk opens with a Harlem Shuffle and throws in some Breaking to style it up but Harky (having taken lessons from Gondolessa) counters with some classic Michael Jackson.
Anyone else vaguely reminded of The World was Wide Enough?
it’s NEVER WarCHIEVES!
coz, yknow. there can be only one;)
I love everything about this.
I see Harkey following Penk out of the tent, so one assumes shit is about to go down. Is it Monday yet? Fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffuckin’ cliffhanger!!!!!!!!!
Anyone else see annoyed mace in the first panel? I love that thing.
Oh, maces just wanna smash faces!
I wanna do the whole song but it’s too busy at work right now. :(
Maces just wanna smash faces!
Of smug little smiles they wipe out all traces
and feel better to hold then a hand of 4 aces.
When will Annoyed Mace get its own tag?
Annoyed Mace is love. Annoyed Mace is life. All hail Annoyed Mace!
It at least has to become an avatar!
Maces just wanna smash faces!
Of smug little smiles they wipe out all traces
and feel better to hold then a hand of 4 aces.
oops, that should have been a reply to Stabbers N’ Shankers.
It’s actually kindof interesting to put side-by-side the changing of power in the Gastonian Alliance vs the People’s rebellion. Gastonia’s was so treacherous, so underhanded and sneaky. Nothing was said outright, there was no respect. Deaths were assinations. This, Penk and Harky talked straight to each other, agreed to disagree, had the tribe as their first priority. And now they will go out and fight each other directly.
No, it’s warCHIVES. In Harky’s gram’s stew, that is. That’s the secret ingredient. And there’s a lot more than two. Two would barely be noticeable.
I suppose, given how hard it is to kill a troll, that it is *possible* that their duel won’t be to the actual death. It’s possible that trolls have formalized rules as to what is considered a loss, because fighting to the death would result in massively long fights that could distract vital combatants from more important matters.
“I walk out out from the tent…”
“… and take a crap.”
“Back in tent.”
“Have to stop tweeting now, it’s driving the Big Boss nuts.”
Warchives go great on a baked potato with some sour cream. Or they would, if it wasn’t impossible to pick the tiny spearheads out of your teeth afterwards.
Penk’s come a long way. Harky…unfortunately, has not.
Well, this was bound to happen anyway. Events just pushed it forward. I mean, can you see Harky dying of old age?