3AM Whispers on a Bayou Tuesday: The Nocturnal Wrestling League - WereTiger vs. Rougarou: Bayou Brawl!

3AM Whispers on a Bayou Tuesday: 

Good morning, everyone, and happy Bayou Tuesday! The quiet of 3 AM usually brings contemplation, those soft whispers on the wind. But down here in the Louisiana Bayou, some nights, 3 AM throws a curveball. And when a storm rolls in, those whispers can turn into something far more… theatrical. Last night was one of those legendary nights, a true Bayou Brawl that woke me and the uncles right out of our sleep inside the old log cabin.

The Nocturnal Wrestling League - WereTiger vs. Rougarou: Bayou Brawl! (Open D6 Stats Edition)

Forget the usual Nocturnal Wrestling League arenas. This was pure, unadulterated bayou, a swampy showdown under a bruised, stormy sky. The main event? A rematch for the ages: Bayou Earl the Weretiger against the terrifying Cajin Were Wolf the Rougarou!

The rain was a deluge, the thunder a drumbeat, and the 3 AM wind, oh, it wasn't just howling; it was screaming like a million tortured souls. It was the perfect backdrop for what unfolded. As Psalm 29:4 reminds us, "The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty." Even in that powerful, unsettling howl, there was a strange majesty, a reminder of the vast, untamed world that God orchestrates.

Tale of the Tape: Open D6 Stats

For those of you who appreciate the raw mechanics behind a true fight, let's break down our combatants in Open D6 terms. We're basing these on the agility of El Tigre de Setos and the brute force of Jacob Fatu, the Samoan Werewolf, adapted for the mystical ferocity of the bayou.

Bayou Earl, The "Tygerian" Weretiger

Attributes: (18D to distribute, min 1D, max 5D)

Agility: 5D (Exceptional nimbleness, perfect for the swamp terrain)

Coordination: 4D (Precise strikes, keen senses)

Physique: 3D (Strong, but relies on speed over raw bulk)

Intellect: 2D (Street smart, instinctual)

Acumen: 2D (Sharp instincts, keen awareness)

Presence: 1D (Intimidating, but not overtly charismatic)

Extranormal: 1D (Subtle connection to the wild, allowing for unnatural stealth or minor animal control)

Skills: (7D to distribute, max 3D above attribute)

Acrobatics (Agility): 5D+2 (For leaping attacks and quick maneuvers)

Brawling (Physique): 4D (Vicious claw and bite attacks)

Stealth (Agility): 5D+1 (Unmatched ability to move unseen in the swamp)

Survival (Intellect): 3D (Expert navigation and tracking in the bayou)

Intimidation (Presence): 2D (A chilling roar, though less about charm)

Special Abilities:

Shape Shifter (Tiger Form): Can transform between human and powerful tiger-humanoid form as a Standard Action. In tiger form, gains Natural Weapons (Claws/Teeth) adding +2D damage to Brawling attacks, and a +1D bonus to Agility and Stealth. (This is a simplified representation; full Open D6 shapeshifting rules might involve separate stat blocks per form or specific transformation costs).

Natural Weapons (Claws/Teeth): (Only in Tiger Form) Add +2D damage to Brawling attacks.

Swamp Affinity: +1D to all Agility and Stealth rolls when in a swamp environment (applies to both forms).

Darkvision: See in low light conditions (applies to both forms).

Move: 10 (Standard for humanoids, but enhanced by Swamp Affinity in relevant terrain)

Strength Damage: 1D (Based on Physique, but enhanced by Natural Weapons in Tiger Form)

Wound Levels: (Standard Open D6: Stunned, Wounded, Incapacitated, Mortally Wounded, Dead)

The Rougarou (Cajun Werewolf)

Attributes: (18D to distribute, min 1D, max 5D)

Agility: 2D (Powerful, but less nimble in this form)

Coordination: 3D (Solid, but not graceful)

Physique: 5D (Hulking brute, immense strength and resilience)

Intellect: 1D (Driven by instinct and hunger in this form)

Acumen: 2D (Good at sensing prey)

Presence: 4D (Terrifying, imposing presence)

Extranormal: 1D (Cursed nature, minor supernatural resistance)

Skills: (7D to distribute, max 3D above attribute)

Brawling (Physique): 5D+2 (Devastating blows, crushing grip)

Intimidation (Presence): 4D+1 (Terrifying howls and physical menace)

Running (Physique): 3D (Relentless pursuit)

Stamina (Physique): 5D+1 (Incredible endurance, shrugs off pain)

Perception (Acumen): 3D (Acute hearing and smell)

Special Abilities:

Monstrous Wolf Form (Cajun Werewolf): These stats represent the Rougarou's primary, lycanthropic wolf-beast form, cursed into existence from Cajun folklore. While it might have a human guise, this is its combat-ready state.

Natural Weapons (Claws/Fangs): Add +3D damage to Brawling attacks.

Thick Hide: +1D to all damage resistance rolls.

Regeneration: Heals 1 Wound Level per round (or similar, GM's discretion, reflecting its cursed nature).

Fear Aura: Opponents within 10 meters suffer a -1D penalty to rolls related to courage or focus.

Move: 10

Strength Damage: 2D (Based on Physique, boosted by Natural Weapons)

Wound Levels: (Standard Open D6: Stunned, Wounded, Incapacitated, Mortally Wounded, Dead)

The bell, if there was one, was swallowed by a crack of thunder. This wasn't about ropes and turnbuckles; it was about survival in the wild. The howling wind was the crowd, the lashing rain the spotlights.

The cabin rattled as the fight spilled closer, the heavy thuds against the ground shaking the very foundation. We imagined Earl, leveraging his Shape Shifter ability, transforming to unleash his tiger instincts and using his Agility and Stealth to weave and strike, his Natural Weapons tearing at the Rougarou's Thick Hide. The Rougarou, in its terrifying Monstrous Wolf Form (Cajun Werewolf), in turn, using its immense Physique and Brawling skill, attempting to land a devastating Bayou Slam or a Lunar Howl Assault. The air is thick with the scent of wet earth, fear, and the wild magic of the bayou. It was a contest of lightning-fast precision against overwhelming, cursed strength.

Just as the moon, briefly tearing through the storm clouds, cast an eerie glow, the sounds seemed to crescendo – a furious exchange of roars and snarls, followed by a sudden, deafening splash. Then… silence. The wind still howled, the rain still beat down, but the primal sounds of the fight had ceased.

Who won? The bayou holds its secrets close. The morning light showed only disturbed mud and broken branches. But the whispers on the wind today carry a heavier weight, hinting at a legendary confrontation that once again rocked the quiet of 3 AM.

I wanted to get this out to you all now, as the bayou has its own schedule. I might not be able to get back online later today, because of looking after the uncles today, so please know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Have a blessed Bayou Tuesday.

Yours Captain Hedges as Bayou Earl "Tygerian" Weretiger Wrestler

PS He Made it all the way to the WWE lol!