RUGBY WORLD CUP

>Trek North-by-Northwest, keeping an eye out for stray banks on the way.

That's the most sensible approach! You order the men to head north-by-northwest, and to mention it if they see any banks nearby. Not for any particular reason, you hasten to add, realizing that the Wizard of Oztralia is still standing right there and probably wouldn't take kindly to your plans to rob his nation's financial institutions.

Sergeant Captain salutes, and then asks you to point out which direction you're going in, just so all the men are clear on the way.

Wait which way is north again? The sun rises in the... west, right? Or maybe it's night, and you can follow the North star, which is probably visible even in the southern hemisphere

Damn, you really should have paid extra for a compass. You have no idea which way is north-by-northwest. As you struggle to give out an excuse to your team, the Wizard of Oztralia simply smirks.

Curse that smug Wizard! He knows you're in over your head, he just wants to see you suffer. Well, you'll show him. You point in a completely random direction and order your team to follow.

One of them mutters something under his breath, but you ignore it. You've got a witch to find, after all!

After about two hours of walking, you come across a castle which proudly proclaims itself the home of the Naughty Witch of the Northwest.

Sergeant Captain clears his throat.

"Sir," he says with a salute, "I think we may have made a wrong turn somewhere."

Seeing as literally the only turn was the one you made back when you arrived, he's pretty much saying it's your fault. And the rugby team seems to agree, judging by how much trouble they're having suppressing their laughter.

You need to figure out a way to save face.

Kill the Naughty Witch of the Northwest; she never receives any attention.

The ensuing pour vacuum will lure the Wicked witch of the North by Northwest into your trap! Which you totally had set up before going off the kill the Naughty Witch of the Northwest.

Ah, perfect. You announce to the team that this was your plan all along; rather than seeking out the heavily-defended stronghold of the Wicked Witch of the North-by-Northwest, you'll defeat the Naughty Witch of the Northwest, and then take advantage of the inevitable power struggle caused by her defeat to stop the Wicked Witch of the North-by-Northwest and get your rugby ball back. Honestly, it's a very simple plan.

Sergeant Captain asks if you'll be able to manage all that before the games actually start. The team's going to need some time to practice, too.

Man, what a pessimist. How'd he end up as team captain, anyways?

Regardless, you have a new objective, without actually achieving any of the old ones. This is clearly a sign of your inevitable success!

In any case, the next thing to do is get into the Naughty Witch of the Northwest's castle. How are you going to do that?[/quote]