Running Of The Bulls

Basic Information

The Running of the Bulls is a sport celebrated in Spain (especially Pamplona) where people try to outrun a herd of bulls released in a narrow street. Accidents are common, and sometimes they are fatal.

Sources

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia entry

Game and Story Use

• In a fantasy setting, the runners might not be pursued by a herd of bulls, but a herd of minotaurs.
  • Or perhaps the bull running tradition dates back to a historic incident involving a herd of minotaurs.
• In fantasy and science fiction settings, other potentially dangerous creatures might substitute for the bulls.
• It is possible, in a modern-day occult setting, that the Running of the Bulls has some occult significance - perhaps those killed by the bulls are unwitting sacrifices, their life force spent to keep an ancient horror bound… or to awaken it.
  • Perhaps a chance to turn the tables once a year is part of the price for the God of Bulls to accept bullfighting.
• While visiting Pampalona, the PCs notice that it's too quiet, especially since the street is decorated for a festival. Then one of them thinks to check a calendar…
• A bull run would be one heck of an encounter for your chase scene obstacle course. Definitely more exciting that a St. Patrick's Day parade.