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Storm Shepherd

Secrets of the Serpent @ Urban ForestCompetition group Guardians of the Loch Challenge · numbers move by duel
PDGA #140197 883 RATING 6 EVENTS

Season Arc · Secrets of the Serpent @ Urban Forest

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#13Now #8Best #11Started 77Weeks

Every recorded result adds another step to this tag's season story.

Character Sheet

AI-written · FATE style
High ConceptEthereal Shepherd of the Stormy Chains
TroubleMy Fairways Are Always Wet
Glowing Blue Fog Vision Makes OB Lines Murky Your Discs Hate My Humidity

Born from the ancient mists of Loch Ness during a particularly violent storm, the Storm Shepherd emerged as a response to the prayers of the first Guardian clan seeking protection from the loch's temperamental weather. This ethereal being learned to navigate and influence the powerful storms that plague the Highland courses, becoming an essential ally in maintaining the balance between the natural and supernatural realms.

Season Story

narrated by Flippy
Played Week 8 #8 #13

In Week 8 (Nessie's Nemesis), the player moved down with tag number changing from 8 to 13. (Week 8 of 8)

Played Week 7 #9 #8

The loch's surface boils ominously as <strong>Kieran Buhler</strong> claws his way to #8 like Nessie's less talented cousin. Sure, beating his personal average by 3.5 strokes is commendable - if we ignore that he's still +1.8 against a field apparently putting with haggis-filled gloves. The Storm Shepherd tag <em>CS11</em> emits a misty sigh, clearly exhausted from manufacturing this "climax" before the season finale.

Look, I know we're contractually obligated to pretend this one-spot gain matters, but must we narrate it like the Battle of Helm's Deep? At this rate, the "ancient evil" we're fighting is basic math.

Props to the Storm Shepherd's "weather mastery" though - nothing says "control natural forces" like turning a 55 into performance art. Remember when this tag chose him for his "rain skills"? checks Episode 1 notes Ah yes, back when we thought this storyline had potential.

Tempest winds howl as we whisper the hard truth: <strong>Kieran</strong> didn't conquer the storm - he just outlasted it like a soggy biscuit. Tune in next week when we pretend a single-digit tag justifies eight weeks of Scottish LARPing. Slàinte mhath, suckers.

Played Week 6 #10 #9

The ruins of Urquhart Castle tremble as <strong>Kieran Buhler</strong> claws his way back to #9 like a wet Highland sheep escaping Nessie's brunch menu. Sure, beating his personal average by 3.3 strokes is impressive - if we ignore that he's still +1.5 against a field that apparently putted blindfolded. The Storm Shepherd tag <em>CS11</em> emits a misty sigh, clearly working overtime to justify this "improvement" with localized weather miracles.

Look, I know we're six weeks deep into this Scottish LARP, but must we pretend a one-spot gain warrants Tolkien-esque narration? At this rate, we'll need eight seasons just to explain why <strong>Kieran</strong> throws like someone who's seen the monster... and it was holding his putter.

Props to the Storm Shepherd's origin story though - "master of natural forces" clearly means making triple bogeys look strategic. Remember when this tag chose him for his "rain skills"? checks notes Ah yes, back when we all had hope.

Urquhart's shadows lengthen as we whisper the eternal question: Is <strong>Kieran</strong> shepherding storms, or just shepherding disappointment? Stay tuned for Episode 7: "Tempest Tee or Tempest Tantrum?"

Field drift #9 #10

Due to absence from Week 5 (Sunken Stones), tag number moved from 9 to 10. (Week 5 of 8)

Played Week 4 #11 #9

The mist parts reluctantly as <strong>Kieran Buhler</strong> emerges from <em>Whispering Woods</em> looking like he just survived a round of Twin Peaks: Disc Golf Edition. While his +4 against field would make most weep into their tartans, this was actually an improvement - the equivalent of finding one dry sock in a puddle. The Storm Shepherd tag <em>CS11</em> hums with approval as he climbs two spots to #9, proving even cryptid guardians appreciate baby steps.

Let's be real - narrating tag movements like some Celtic weather deity fanfic wasn't in my contract. Yet here we are, pretending <strong>Kieran</strong> didn't just yeet his way upward like Stranger Things' Upside Down got a PDGA rating. His <em>Storm Shepherd</em> clearly worked overtime - that origin story about "mastering natural forces" must mean making triple bogeys look intentional.

Remember last week when I said Highland winds hate joy? Well apparently they hate consistency more. So tell me mortals - do we blame the weather, or finally admit Nessie's just a drunk with a fog machine?

Forged Week 1

When <strong>Kieran Buhler</strong> (PDGA #140197, aka "The Loch Legend") stepped onto the course, <em>Storm Shepherd</em> sensed its destiny. It flew from the mist, bypassing lesser mortals, and landed in his bag with a splash. Was it his 869 rating? His ability to throw in the rain? Or just his uncanny resemblance to a soggy haggis? Either way, the tag chose its shepherd. But can <strong>Kieran</strong> handle the pressure of being loch-ed in as #1?

Forged

deep sigh Okay, let's dive into the misty depths of absurdity, shall we? Born from a Sharknado-esque storm over Loch Ness, the <em>Storm Shepherd</em> emerged like a ghostly sheep dog, ready to herd some seriously lost disc golfers through the Scottish Highlands. Because apparently, we needed a supernatural weather app to navigate this bonkers narrative. 🙄 #OriginStoryGoals

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