Session 1: Setting the Scene

Protagonists:

• Bill : A old (40s) alcoholic Gun slinger
• Trinity:  A young want to be Cowboy, sees himself as the fasted gun in the west
• Silver Hawk : Indian Shaman.  
• Padre : Pentecostal Reverend of some note back East

NPC's

• Sky Hawk : Piaute Shaman (injured)
• Jeb Mckeever : Stage driver (Deceased)
• Big Danny Mckeever : Rides Shotgun

Antagonists

• Sam Bass : Leader of the Bass Gang
• Bass Gang cowboys X 6

The Story

Its currently 1st September 1880, Bill, Trinity and Padre are travelling from Bismark to Deadwood in the Armoured Stage when its ambushed by the Sam Bass gang looking for an easy score away from lawmen who rarely venture into Sioux country.  As the wagon tumbles Trininty suffers cuts and bruises resulting in a level of fatigue. 

The group decide not to hand over their valuables and so a fight ensues.  As the group gain the upper hand an indian Shaman makes an appearance, joining in the fight on the side of the protagonists, Sam Bass and at least one more of his gang flee the scene.  During the fight Jeb takes a fatal shot from a Winchester, the padre is too late to help him.

The indian introduces himself as Silver Hawk, he tells Padre he has had a vision of them working together to bring back the old ones, Padre assumes he means Jesus Christ and promptly launches into one of his many sermons on the subject. 

As the group clear up the mess and look at the state of the stage they hear the distance squealing of brakes from a train.  Before they can make descisions as to investigaing the train, heading to Eastmans Creek to find a way to fix the stage another indian, Sky Hawk, comes down out of the hills, bearing several gunshot wounds.  He tells the group that Wovoka needs help and that he is being attacked by Ravenites.  Silver Hawk, somewhat familiar with these matters leads the discussion to go to Wovoka's aid, convincing Trinity that the stage would be safe for the short time they are away.  The group agree and the session ended there.

Plot Hooks 

1. Bill:  Telegram from Wild Bill to be in Deadwood by September 5th 
2. Accompany Sky Hawk to rescue Wovoka
3. Head to Eastmans Creek to find a way to fix the axle of the Stage
4. Head to the train and find out why it stopped.