>>2980253
HYPE

>>2980253
IT'S HERE!

Welcome back, Forgotten.

>>2980253

Aww hell yes. So much HYPE right now. I promised I'd be here, and here I be. Now let's get chivalrous.

>>2980253
FOR THE LADY!

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A stormy winter night. Many years from now. Not far from home.

“Come in from the cold, ya daft fool!” The innkeeper’s wife scolds the newcomer, taking his cloak and bustling him indoors from the furious storm towards the roaring hearth fire. ”Out in the rain, and on a night of Twin Sisters?! Why I never heard of such from a man not set on death from beast or cold!”

“You are right of course, good woman. I’d hoped to beat the squall here, but as usual fate makes a jest of me.” The man grins, setting down his instrument and eagerly warming his hands by the fire. “Ah, but the road has been long and arduous. I have not the coin for good food and a soft bed.”

“Tell us a story!” The innkeeper laughs heartily as he sets down a bowl of hot broth before the man, careful not to disturb the worn lute on the table. “Been right some time since last we’s had a good tale by the fire!”

The newcomer digs into the meal happily, graciously complimenting the cooking in between mouthfuls. Some might think the innkeeper is being all too generous to a troubadour yet to prove his talents, but it is obvious to most that the man is no stranger here despite his lack of formal introduction.

“Tell us the one about the knight! You said you’d tell us that one!” A young freckled-faced lad appears by the man’s shoulder. The new arrival smiles as he sips from his bowl, for there are many stories of knights in Canton. But he knows which one the boy means all the same.

”It better have a happy ending.” A equally freckled female, smaller and with gap teeth, peeks up from her seat at the table by her brother.

”Not all stories have happy endings, little one.” The man wags a finger at her glare, his other hand already tuning the instrument. With a single strum of the lute, the chattering tavern grows quiet aside from the gentle shuffle of seats as they turn to listen to the man. ”And even the beginnings of such tales are oft beset by hardship and strife.”

A few more tentative touches on the strings, testing strokes to fine tune the instrument, and the tavern is silent but for the crackling of the fire and the wanderer’s low voice.

”I suppose that is where we should start, yes?” The storyteller grins at nothing in particular, his distant eyes drawn to the licking hearthfire. ”From the beginning…”

>>2980253
DEUS VULT INTENSIFIES

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>>2980280
A sunny spring day. Not far from home.

You roll your shoulders, trying to work out the stiffness earned from the better part of a day's soft ride. The spring wind is fresh rather than chilling today, the lagging bite of winter had still been in the air when you had first set out from your family’s lands but a few days ago. With the spring comes rain and, having already once been caught out in a spring shower without cover, the clouds ahead already having you wondering whether to seek shelter at the next farmhouse rather than continue ahorse.

You would have little to fear from the folk around here, like your father they are sworn to the service of the Duke and, in turn, the King. The landscape is at once alien and familiar to you, though you have never traveled this far along the Kingsroad before there remains familiar features of terrain that are the hallmark of your home Duchy…

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>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>Romaine, once the greatest of the Canton duchies. Fertile fields and fine vineyards abound in this eastern realm, but many are now overshadowed by the Isle of the Damned and the terrible toll in lives the vigil against it has cost. It is known for its strong presence of Holy Orders and unusually influential womenfolk. [Sacred Duty: +1 Step on the Path of Adam OR the Path of Cain]

>Pascae, the trading power of the realm which spans the entirety of the Cantôn western coastline. You grew up on the coast, with sunny days on sandy beaches or thunderous gales and storms depending on the time of year. You are not so far from home that you do not occasionally smell the salt water carried upon the breeze. [Merchant Guilds: +2 Starting Wealth (4/10)]

>Fallavon, the largest and most fecund of Duchies. It is the beating heart of Canton. With its fertile woods, isolated villages and towering tree lines it is known for its industrious woodsmen, rebellious foresters and being the frontline in Man’s struggle against the wilderness. The Law of Adam extends to the treeline and no further. [Fae Kissed: Rolls of 99 will always count as a success]

>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

I will have a Social Knight or die trying! Perhaps he will even be able to flirt without spilling spaghettis!

Although I must say, Path of Cain (whatever it is) appeals to my inner edgelord.

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980312
>>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>Fallavon, the largest and most fecund of Duchies. It is the beating heart of Canton. With its fertile woods, isolated villages and towering tree lines it is known for its industrious woodsmen, rebellious foresters and being the frontline in Man’s struggle against the wilderness. The Law of Adam extends to the treeline and no further. [Fae Kissed: Rolls of 99 will always count as a success]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

As fun as it would be to pick the Fae Kissed one, I'm pretty sure the penalties for the persuade and courtship rolls will fuck us over hard at the worst possible moment.

>>2980265
>>2980272
>>2980277
>>2980278
>>2980297

Welcome, glad to have you back!

Posting will be a little slower than we had in BCQ, but for todays charging I will be updating more frequently than the once-per-day deal we will settle into later on. I'll try to leave an hour in between posts for the chargen.

I also haven't forgotten that last BCQ pastebin I'm supposed to be finishing off.

>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>Romaine, once the greatest of the Canton duchies. Fertile fields and fine vineyards abound in this eastern realm, but many are now overshadowed by the Isle of the Damned and the terrible toll in lives the vigil against it has cost. It is known for its strong presence of Holy Orders and unusually influential womenfolk. [Sacred Duty: +1 Step on the Path of Adam OR the Path of Cain]

>>2980312
>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980332
Will there be lewds with damsels in distress?

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980312
>>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980312

>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]
I should probably finish reading Black Company.

>>2980312
>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

Wohooo its back!

Hardy and dutiful knight get! No bulshit!

>>2980312

>Romaine

It's the Dutchy that let's us get started on MAXIMUM CHIVALRY as soon as possible. Duty and Honor over station.

>>2980312
>>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980312
>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>Romaine, once the greatest of the Canton duchies. Fertile fields and fine vineyards abound in this eastern realm, but many are now overshadowed by the Isle of the Damned and the terrible toll in lives the vigil against it has cost. It is known for its strong presence of Holy Orders and unusually influential womenfolk. [Sacred Duty: +1 Step on the Path of Adam OR the Path of Cain]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

I guess we'll need a final destination =/

>>2980312
>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

No one else wants elven luck :(

>>2980312
>>Montbrun, the most remote of Cantôn realms to the North. Even after several days on the road in the opposite direction, the ever-white peaks of the mountains are as clear as day. They are a stubborn people and even the nobility has a reputation for bluntness bordering on a lack of courtly manners. [Hardy Folk: Reduce Wounded and Injured DC penalties by 5DC (to -5 and 0 respectively)]

>>2980401
I want to like it, but you know how easily fucked the modifiers can get for a character.

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980401

if it were any dubs are always a win we would consider it but 99 is pretty rare desu

>>2980401
I actually want anything but the royal court, I just voted for the one that had the most chance to win against it, but samefagging is raging for both sides right now

>>2980401

Honor and Valour mate. Relying on elf luck rather than skill is not wicked chivalrous.

>>2980401
Honestly, I want to see a character who is socially competent for once. Those are pretty rare in decent Quests.

>>2980402
>>2980402
Real men are forged in the freezing wildness of the north! Not around the jewels and fine dresses of the royal court

>>2980413
Oh come on, diplomancer is literally the most common type of character around here

>>2980409
I don't think it's samefag. Forgotten has been hyping and shilling this quest for months.

>>2980413
Personally I don't think you should ever roll for social stuff and have it be more based on what you say, etc but that's just me.

>>2980422
Despite this shilling, there is no love for Pascae sea merchants!

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980413
>I just want to see a character who is socially competent for once
>Implying that isn't always the winning vote
Newfag

>>2980429
Oy-vey!

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980422
I know, but the amount of IPs is probably bigger than the total pop of the board, it's really fishy, maybe we should do a repeated ip only vote, I don't know. things are strange

>>2980312
>Aubres, the seat of the Royal Court and the centre of power in the realm of Cantôn. The golden meadows of grain and barley are a familiar sight. The wealth of this small realm is evident from the towering gothic architecture to the rich cobbled roads in the countryside. [Kingsman: Ignore inferior social standing penalties during Persuade and Courtship rolls]

>>2980443

the whole board is here dude, some other quests even stopped updating because the players vanished and are now aboard the hype train

>>2980418
If you need to freeze in the cold to prove you're a man, you must have some sort of complex.

>>2980420
In my experience MCs are either battle juggernauts or anti-social intellectuals most of the time.

>>2980429
Honestly this kind of votes should allow multiple voting

>>2980429

Hey merchants are fine, but people like power, and people like the stoic knight archetype, so it makes sense what's getting picked.

I'm just sad we aren't gonna be starting in best dutchy. Bring part of the Vigil would be dope. Know our duty, know the costs, and kick ass. But it aint happening I think.

>>2980443
I understand your worries, but it is literally the first vote. We'll see how much unchivalrous samefagging is at work in later votes.

I hope there isn't any, but 30+ players for /qst/ this quick IS unusual.

>>2980429
I'm sorry Forgotten, but I legit don't see anything desirable about Merchants Guild outside of it being a potential contact.

>>2980448
Not at all, a man hardned through the hardships of the north would always be better than a classy mommy boy from the courts, both physical and mentally

>>2980455
I'm just saying, it is split enough to call for a final destination vote so people can repeat their voters, that old 5 minute rule with just a number and all. it wouldn't be a problem if everyone on the board is here afterall

>>2980463
5 minute rule, just the number, AND must have more than 1 post by this ID.

Seriously I could get 3-4 votes in using my phone.

And allow multiple voting next time

>>2980476
For chargen? That wouldn't work.

>>2980460
See? it's like you need to prove you're better than others just because your weather is shittier.

Because really, what's there to brag about? How many women you punched and how many bears you fucked to keep yourselves warm?

>>2980487
>how many bears you fucked to keep yourselves warm?
All of them

>>2980476
>Here pick this one place where you were born
>We need a multivote
Retard

>>2980455
Bruh this is blatant samefagging, you gotta take a stand against this bullshit early

>>2980487
Hey, bear-fucking is 100% something to brag about, that's almost as hilarious yet hardcore as saddling them and riding into battle bear-back.

>>2980463
Aubres: 15
Montbrun: 11

I understand your concern, but the vote is not close enough for a recast. Kingsman it is, we have one foot in the royal court already.

>>2980487
See what?
Life goes beyond your tidy bedchambers in the castle. Lack of experience is what courtmen have

>>2980480
Only the top option would be picked

>>2980494
How on earth am I supposed to say votes for Montrbrun/Aubres are samefagging? They both have the exact number of posts for votes this early.

>>2980496
https://youtu.be/OLmQTIS9Rv4

>>2980498
you are just rewarding those that samefag man, but anyway, if that is what you want to run so be it

just ask for people to repeat their IPs, it is close enough

Alright before the next post happens let's take bets on how many people vanish due to not getting what they want/were samefags and can't get back to the old IDs.

34 IPs not including the QM. I'm going to guess 50%.

>>2980505
That's exactly what revotes are for. Do another vote and don't count "1 post by this ID" votes

>>2980505
I voted for the north yet I approve Aubres as the winning option, there’s no way to prove samefagging this early, let’s do it

It's the very first votes. Of course everyone would have 1 post ids.

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Your father is sworn to the service of Duke Arman Aubres, ruler of these small but fertile lands and brother to the King. The Duke has long supported the King in building a united Cantôn, or at the very least playing the other Duchies off against each other enough to avoid another War of Borders. Your father had often been an advocate for increased authority to the King rather than the Dukes though, of course, that would benefit the lords of Aubres more than the lords of anywhere else.

Aubres may be the seat of the Royal Court in Aubrey, the magnificent capital and greatest city in the world, but it is by far the smallest of the realms. In the few days you have ridden along the well-maintained Kingsroad and already have crossed nearly the entirety of Aubres. You have passed countless golden meadows and ornate buildings that only longlasting power can afford, the land here has been cultivated and civilized by the hand of Man even before the arrival of Adam and Cain hundreds of years ago. It is the same sort of terrain that could be found on your family’s lands. You know it is too early for the Jaccabanda to have sprung into bloom on the sunward castle battlements at home, within eyesight of the capital, yet you find yourself imagining the flowers in bloom all the same.

You have only been this far from your household once before, as a young child, when your father took you and your siblings to the Royal Court in Aubrey as he attended a matter state. And that lay in the opposite direction.
Although but a newly minted knight after a mere year of squiring under your Uncle, you had not been without prospects at home. Father would not have begrudged another lance under his command for the coming spring, he would likely have seen it as a fine investment given his purse paid for the better part of your armour and saddle. As for Mother, she had all but talked your ear off about your neighbour’s recently come-of-age cousin that would make a fine opportunity for marriage.

A place at your family’s table, a reasonable marriage given your status and a novice knight’s modest retainer. Perhaps even a command and land of your own one day, years later. Staying at home would not have made a pauper of you.

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> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980522
> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980522
>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980519
A revote would then make them have 2+ IDs and samefags that are switching IDs wouldn't count cause they could only generate new ones.

>>2980505
You know its bullshit qm, it's just a matter of asking people to confirm their votes, if they samefagged they can't repeat their votes

>>2980522
>As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980522
>> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980522
>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980522
>As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980522
>>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980522
>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980522
>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]
It would be nice to be hopeful for a change.

>>2980522
>> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

It's done, we will see if this quest is actually popular or if dishonourable samefagging already plagues us.

>>2980344
HIS HEART IS SWORN TO VIRTUE! [Cantonian for 'Begone thot!]

>>2980522
>> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]
I find it more interesting to start cynical and find optimism than start idealistic and have to deal with the reality of the world.

>>2980522
>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980522
>> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]
Wanting glory and honor doesn't sound that cynical

>>2980549
Sounds legit.

Btw Forgotten, since it's 4 AM here I'll have to drop out soon. Can I know what Path of Abel and Path of Cain are, pls?

Fuck im on my phone and my id gets reseted, guess i shouldnt bother to vote

>>2980549
It is, and it was on the very first post, but anyway, let's see if we can get something good out of this fuckery

>>2980522

>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

Honour and Glory Huzzah!

>>2980558
>>2980549
This
I was writing what was basically a blogpost on why some of the Kingdoms were never picked to begin with or never really had much traction but then the plot moved along and said "fuck it, got to keep the ball rolling".

>People whining this hard about a vote with 26 total voters closely distributed to both sides.
That level of insecurity must be hard to live with on the daily.

>>2980522
>> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980558
Abel is honor. Cain is murder

>>2980522
>>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980522
>As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980522
>As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980522
>>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980522
>Your family is blessed with a peaceful realm, free from all but the mildest of incursions from the Foe. You could have stayed comfortable at home, rousing to action only when called upon. But this did not sit well with you, to sit idle while good folk no less deserving of peace and prosperity were preyed upon by the Foe. [Gain Idealist conversation trait]

>>2980558
>>2980568
Adam and Cain were two brothers that lead their people out of slavery from across the sea to Canton. They were the first knights, Adam was focused on building a just and peaceful kingdom whereas Cain was a zealous destroyer of evil. Most Holy Orders follow either one or the other. Generally speaking, it is similar to the Secrety Softy / Black Heart choices from BCQ but with hidden bonuses with the more points you accrue.

In broad strokes
Path of Adam = Lawful justicar
Path of Cain = Smite evil crusader
Path of Thorns = Ruthless ambition

>>2980572
Yes. Though one would say 'murder' doesn't apply to beastfolk and villains.

kek

it's gonna be always like this, at least in char gen as it defines the type of quest we're gonna play

>>2980604
Prince did not start out as evil to be fair

>>2980522
>> As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait]

>>2980522
>As third in line to the title of Lord, and your brother’s wife already with child, you were never going to inherit. No, a life of mediocrity and mild ambition would suit you ill. Errantry will give you the chance to make a name for yourself; to earn fame, wealth and glory. To one day be a lord yourself. [Gain Cynic conversation trait

>>2980611
He's talking about the obvious 1 post by this IDs at the tail end of the vote cause all the people that aren't samefagging already voted.

Based on previous suggestions I'm going to call a flash vote. 5 minutes from now, 1 post IDs will be excluded.

>Cynic

>Idealist

>>2980629
>Idealist

>>2980629
>>Cynic

>>2980629
>Cynic

>>2980629
>>Idealist

>>2980629
>Cynic

>>2980629
>Idealist
I want to be jolly and shit

>>2980629
>Idealist

>>2980629
>Cynic

Fucking hell, this is goddamn ridiculous...

>>2980629
>Idealist

>>2980646
Such is life in the zone

>>2980629
>Idealist

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>>2980629
Cmon idealist

>>2980601
Path of Cain = Smite evil crusader

So considering we're a young knight how would our cynicism/Idealism play out in your mind?

I see cynicism as a focus on honor and glory as a gateway to sex and greed while optimism is blood and honor on the field of battle and protecting chaste maidens and duelling wicked villians

>>2980629
idealist

>>2980626
I'm just stating the fact that prince started as a jolly fellow who is hilariously bad at flirting and ended up as a monster. The path we picked here isn't locking us to a specific playstyle for the whole quest.

>>2980629
>Idealist

>>2980629
>Cynic

>>2980657
>>2980665
Can't count these due to IPs, but idealist wins out all the same by a hair's breadth.

CHIVALRY HO!
Just remember, being an idealist doesn't mean you have to put up with peasant's disrespect.

>>2980667
Was he really that jolly? What I could remember he seemed more down to earth while trying to do the right thing.
Then again when I think of Black Company Quest and the word Jolly I think of Bad Hand.

>>2980662
If idealistic we would be that boisterous knight that walks int to rooms going “what ho my fellow crusaders, anyone up for some jolly smiting”

It would make sense with us already selecting the charisma bonus and in world would be explained that we’re such a likable guy that no one cares about our social standing.

>>2980629
>>Idealist

22 votes down to 12.

That seems more accurate.

>>2980674

Wait, what's wrong with my IP? I'm >>2980665 I only voted once for idealism. What the heck? I ain't samefagged once. What's chivalrous about smacking some random anon?

>>2980682
I imagine we will be genuinely good and try to do the right thing and not the convenient thing. It will be gloriously chivalrous

Well shit, I look away and a flash vote gets called that invalidates my previous one. That's a joy.

>>2980629
>Cynic

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For many young knights their days of Errantry are seen as a rite of passage, something done as a matter of course. It was not so demanded in your household, though at Court it sometimes went unsaid that knights who had performed a period of Errantry were viewed with more regard than their peers who had not. This was not something that particularly concerned you, the importance of your Errantry stemmed from your sense of duty. You have the power to help folk, so you should. Mother approved, but your eldest brother had made some cutting remarks that you had been listening a tad too closely to the priesthood droning on.

So naturally, once you had gained your Knighthood, setting out on Errantry was the obvious next step. But why become a knight at all? Though knighthood was expected, there were other paths open to a third-born son that would not dishonour your family. You could have joined the scholarly priesthood or dedicated yourself to administering your family’s lands as a steward. You could even have joined the ranks of those foppish courtiers always trying to curry favour with the Prince and Lords of Aubrey, living off a stipend and doing nothing much aside from drinking, gambling and gossiping.

Instead you took up the sword.

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>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]

>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

>>2980697

>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]

>>2980697
>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

>>2980697
>>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

>>2980697
>>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]

>>2980697
>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

>>2980697

>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]

>>2980697
>>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]
Dirt people need to know their place.

>>2980697
>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

>>2980697
>>You were born for this.
We can learn to be humble later

>>2980697
>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]

>>2980697
Haughty my good sir!

>>2980697

>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

>>2980697
Humility is for people who can't live up to the hype of being superior examples of humanity.

>>2980697
>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]

>>2980689
My apologies anon, you and >>2980657 got caught in the crossfire in an attempt to weed out samefagging (also you missed the deadline by a matter of seconds!).

You have my sincere apologies but as >>2980686 pointed out, it must have worked to some extent.

>>2980676
>>2980667
I don't recall Prince being particularly jolly, though hilarious events did occur at his expense often enough.

>>2980697
>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]

Ho Brothers! have though seen Girth of my sword? This that of an Ox!

>>2980697
>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]
Bro Knight Mode go

>>2980697

>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

Let's be true heroes

Test. I hope my id have not changed.

>>2980734
Heros have faults, I dont remember beowulf being humble

>>2980743
It has. Sorry m8

>>2980734
>Haughty
>not a true hero

Though should gettest the fuck out

>>2980744
Hopefully we get to pick from a list of things that are all negatives.

>>2980743
>>2980746
It's alright, just post again using this ID and I will count it. Link back to a previous vote here if you've already voted for this choice.

>>2980746
Shit. Well I'm not going to samefag but my vote should count for the eventual runoff

>>2980747
yeah, they just are the shitiest kind of heroes

>>2980697

>>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

>>2980764
Humble heroes are shittier though and not at all CHAD

>>2980770

> implying that CHAD isn't humbly badass enough that others brag on his behalf

Do you even VALOR knave?

>>2980770
>humble heroes
>not the absolut basest

we don't brag, we let the others do the braging for us. we are not some limp dicked loud mouth

>>2980697
>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

Pride is a sin.

>>2980773
DO YOU EVEN VALOR

>Implying CHAD isn't knowing where you stand in society and the privileges you earned and having your dudes openly and gloriously recounted in all the Taverns of the realm.

>>2980778
Then that's still being Haughty it's just being less open about it

>>2980697
>You were born for this. It is not the fault of the common rabble to quail in fear at the Foe and rely on nobler men for protection, they simply aren’t bred for it. Your mentors and family taught you this, of your divine right and mission. You held a blade before you could walk, shedding sweat and blood in the tiltyard in the years since, focusing your efforts on this singular role. You will prove yourself exceptional, even among your peers. You will become the greatest knight the world has ever seen. [Gain Haughty conversation trait]
PEASANTS IN THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE

>>2980697
>But for a twist of fate, you would be no different from the peasant in their field. It is the duty of every man of noble blood to defend the commonfolk from the Foe, just as it is the duty of the peasant to work the fields and provide for their Lord and nobles, or the womenfolk to provide healthy children and raise them well in the Brother’s Light. You are able to defend the commonfolk, and therefore you must. Everyone has their role to play and, although you do not know what God has planned for you, you will endeavour carry out yours. [Gain Humble conversation trait]

Phew, nearly missed this

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>le epic perfect mc with no character flaws

The first anon posted only once lol

>>2980805
But anon if we have flaws people might not like us.

>>2980805
>implying being good-hearted is not a flaw on it's own

Haughty wins. Looks like we're going chad-plume route (for the good of the realm, of course!).

>>2980805
>Not picking up flaws and scrapes over the course of the game
Nigga please.

>>2980816
Let's hope we can get Adam's path at least

>>2980722

we still gotta double down?

>>2980822
>Not wanting to SMITE trolls, gobbos and witches

Forgotten, does magic exist?

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A peasant’s place is in the field, toiling day after day in their common drudgery to keep the lands prosperous and the warriors that protect them fed. You do not pretend to assume you could do their role as well as they do, to demonstrate the servility and humble work that they must. But that is because it is not your place to busy yourself with such modest duties. No, you are destined for greater things. Your place is on the battlefield, keeping the lesser folk safe through your might and skill at arms. You will do so, because you are a Knight. And not just any Knight, you will be the greatest Knight in Canton or die in the doing of it.

You have worked hard for your position as a Knight, even in your youth you were miles beyond the ability of most of the other squires and men-at-arms training in the tiltyards, better than most but less skilled than some. You had a natural aptitude of course, it was in your blood. Despite this given your lack of actual combat experience it was little surprise that you would often lose bouts to the more grizzled veterans of your father's household.

Still, the master-at-arms had some praise for you, occasionally remarking to Father upon your...

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> Rapid reaction time and keen eye for opportunities that most would miss in the melee. [Quick Combat Trait, +5DC]

> Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

> Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
>Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

I just like 2handed weapons

>>2980837
>> Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980828
how would adam prevent us from doing exactly that?

>>2980837
>> Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980833
Yes but it's not likely to be a thing we wield apparently

>>2980837

> Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

CHAD KNIGHT
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We/fit/ knight

>>2980837
>Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
>> Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
>> Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
> Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
>Rapid reaction time and keen eye for opportunities that most would miss in the melee. [Quick Combat Trait, +5DC]
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>>2980837
> Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
> Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

I'm fine with any combat style

>>2980837
>Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980833
Yes, there is even a Sorceress in the King's Court. Technically speaking, all use of Old Magic is unlawful and only the most highly constrained uses of it are permitted and rarely in the open.

In-character the miracles performed by Adam and Cain's mother (Salve Reginae) were holy miracles and NOT magic. People have been burnt at the stake for even suggesting such.

High tier expensive/quest items are magical in nature and OP as fuck, but extended use shortens your lifespan and makes you sterile.

>>2980837
> Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
We must be stronk
Dex builds are for pussies

We gonna be that guy with the zweihander killing heathland by the dozen each swing

>>2980837
> Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980837
>Excellent form with the blade and adherence to the martial schools taught by your peers. [Skilled Combat Trait, +5DC]

>>2980860
>Haughty
>Idealistic

How do these things justify anything resembling a Rogue knight?

>>2980872
Men who rely on magic items to defeat their opponents aren’t worthy breed anyway

>>2980878
>Zweihander
>Not a Warhammer

>>2980872
Can't wait to BURN folks who deny the Lady's blessings

>>2980837
>> Broad shoulders and distinct advantage in height and power over your opponents. [Strong Combat Trait, +5DC]

Cynic + humble would have been a better combo

>>2980925
thats just your opinion

>>2980925
I can see that, We would completely understand the whole entirety of the world and how it really works with that type of mindset.

>>2980925
anything but being and arrogant asshole really, but heh, anyway, we deal with what we are given, let' hope life will humble him along the way

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Strong and Skilled is evenly split (without samefagging so far as I can see) so I will call a roll under vote.

Roll 1d100
>DC 50

First to roll under has their choice selected. 1 IP's excluded.

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2980940
>Strength

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>2980940
skilled

also, it was not split

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>2980940
>skilled

>>2980944
I recounted and it was split. >>2980878 this fella didn't greentext so you may have missed it.

All the same, you win!

>>2980944
Danngit

congrats anon

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The master-at-arms was a strict man, and unforgiving of sloppiness or lack of commitment. As a child you had to suppress a shudder whenever he turned his milky-white eye in your direction, blinded in the same blow that left a hideous scar from crown to chin. The story of how he got it would change week-to-week according to the whispers of the pages and squires you trained with.

He was quick to condemn and rarely spoke in praise, the moment when you outclassed him with a textbook back-parry and thrust that put him on the ground had you in equal parts elated and full of childhood fear at his thunderous expression. That day at your father’s table when he remarked to Father approvingly on your natural aptitude for the war-forms and stances was one of the proudest moments of your life. You smile at the memory. It was the day you were gifted the heater shield on your back, emblazoned with the family crest, and sworn in to your Uncle’s service as a squire.

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(1) Select Partition Ordinary

(2) Select Colour Minor Colour Major is [Duchy Colour], indicating that you hail from [Duchy]
MAJOR
>Red (The Duke of Aubres colours is the same as the Royal Colours, Red and Gold)
MINOR
>Select (try not to be silly)

(3) Symbol (Duke of Aubres is a Lion wearing a Crown)
>A Lion holding a Skull. Your family has a reputation for continuing to fight on in spite of any cost. Victory in death is still victory to them.
>A Lion treading on a Snake. Your family has a particular hatred of traitors and those who forsake their oaths.
>A Winged Lion. Your family was founded as patrollers of the roadways and Kingsroad. By their watch are the roads kept safe.
>A Sleeping Lion. Your family is beloved of the smallfolk on their lands, and have a reputation for being good stewards of land.
>Other (try not to be silly)

The specific heraldry of even relatively new families can be ornate and complex, we may discuss this as it comes up or whenever you ask. For the most part the major/minor colours and partition is generally all that you display and is more than enough to identify you to most noble folk.
Pascae Duke = Blue Major, Yellow Minor
Fallavon Duke = Green Major, White Minor
Romaine Duchess = White Major, Burgundy Minor
Montbrun Duke = Black Major, Grey Minor

Another option is selecting a symbol and major colour, though this would imply your house is fairly minor and only recently come to prominence enough to have their own castle.

That or they switched Dukes at some point in the last War of Borders.

>>2980957
>Sleeping Lion

>>2980957
>Cross
>White
>Lion holding a Skull

>>2980957
>>A Sleeping Lion. Your family is beloved of the smallfolk on their lands, and have a reputation for being good stewards of land.

Minor white

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>>2980957
>Pic related

>3
Lion roaring

FANTASY BURGUNDY LIVES

>>2980957
>A Sleeping Lion. Your family is beloved of the smallfolk on their lands, and have a reputation for being good stewards of land.

Minor blue

>>2980957
(1) cross
(2) MAJ red MIN white
(3) skull (does the lion hold it in it’s mouth or paw)

>>2980970
the X is good for me as (1)

>>2980982
Whichever you guys think is cooler, I can leave that to your discretion.

>>2980970
>burgundy flag
Awww yuss I vote fo this

>>2980957
>>A Sleeping Lion. Your family is beloved of the smallfolk on their lands, and have a reputation for being good stewards of land.


with this >>2980970 flag

>>2980957

Chevron

Secondary color white

Skull lion.

>>2980957
(1) Select Partition Ordinary
Bordure
(2) Select Colour Minor
White
(3) Symbol (Duke of Aubres is a Lion wearing a Crown)
>A Lion holding a Skull. Your family has a reputation for continuing to fight on in spite of any cost. Victory in death is still victory to them.

hmmm, how about a sleeping lion holding a skull? loved by the smallfolk by our courage and unrelenting commitment to battle?

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>>2980957
>A Lion holding a Skull. Your family has a reputation for continuing to fight on in spite of any cost. Victory in death is still victory to them.
Smack the lion inside this beauty

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Burgundy partition, white/red. Got it.

As it is remotely similar to the Romaine Duchy colours, i'm going to put your families lands on the Aubres/Romaine border.

As for the symbol, I'm happy to combine a sleelping lion with a paw resting on a skull. Fits quite well, really.

Would anons like the symbol seperate and distinct or worked into the partition as if the red in >>2980970 were branches? (Like pic)

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>Symbol worked into partition

>Symbol separate and in front

>>2981004
Same wavelength anon, over here

>>2981020
>>Symbol separate and in front

>>2981020
>Symbol separate and in front

>>2981020
>Symbol separate and in front

>>2980957
Just joined. Sory for first post ID.

>A winged lion
>Minor: white

>>2981020
>>Symbol worked into partition

>>2981020
>Symbol separate and in front

>>2981020
>Symbol separate and in front

Relevant for anons that want to know how to make good-looking heraldry.

http://www.internationalheraldry.com/

>>2981020
>Symbol separate and in front

>>2981020
>Symbol separate and in front

>>2981020
>Symbol separate and in front

I'm curious to see how you'd actually work it in, the example doesn't really make it clear

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I think this shield is real frikkin neat, though obviously I don't have time to draw it up right now.

Also pic related is a little out of date, but there for those that want a bit of lore dump

Your steed is thirsty, tugging at the reigns towards the creek flowing by the road. Now that you mention it, so are you. You dismount and stretch your legs, unbuckling the shield from your back to admire it again. You have maintained it carefully, the sleeping lion and skull symbol remains vivid and the Red-White painted cross appears brand new. You have always appreciated the family crest of the lion, its paw draped over the skull of a defeated opponent. Traditionally the skull is human, demonstrating your families resolve against those that defy the King, but you recall your uncle’s illustrious tabard depicted the skull of some beast. Likely the one that gave him that limp. Regardless, the message of the symbol remains the same. Your family is a powerful and dangerous entity that is content to rest secure in its own supremacy over its domain and woe to those that rouse it, for they will not live to regret their folly.

”Never rest in war, my sons. Never surrender. Throw your body and soul into the fight without hesitation.” You remember Father speaking to you and your brothers at the table one night, his stern gaze lingering on each of you in turn, the murmured grunts of agreement from the other men at the table. ”But remember to live once the fight is done. To build after you have destroyed. Then you will earn the love of your people, the regard of your fellow man and the favour of the Almighty.”

Why your father cared what the common folk thought, you never really understood. Still, he impressed upon your eldest brother the importance of good stewardship in these peaceful times. A noble was born to fight, true, but also rule. Your family has long been content to work towards the prosperity and wealth of their lands and people, taking up the sword only when it is called for. And you are that sword. And when that sword is drawn, it is never sheathed until you or the Foe lies dead in the ground.

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>>2981064
[2/2]

You are interrupted in your thoughts of home and family by the nickering of your steed.

A Knight more fortunate than yourself would usually have a horse for riding, or switching between two, and another solely for battle. As it is, frequent breaks on the road must suffice to maintain its capability. You cannot tire out your fierce and noble Warhorse before it ever reaches the field of battle after all.

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>GAINED Purebred Warhorse
+10DC Mounted
+15DC Charge

Select Destrier/Courser/Rouncey
>”Brutus”, a monstrous night-black Destrier with a thunderous temperament. A ferocious and ill-mannered weapon itself, but he is loyal.
Destrier
Mounted: Riding 33DC to inflict +1 damage to opponent per combat round
Dismounted: Riding 25DC to inflict +1 damage to opponent per combat round

>”Scipio”, a sleek snow-white Courser that runs like the wind. Swift and graceful, this horse at a gallop is one of the finest things you’ve ever seen.
Courser
Mounted: +1 Riding Re-roll
Mounted: Riding 33DC to retain charge bonus after the first round

>”Argenta”, a muddy-brown Rouncey with a mischievous streak. He’s far too smart for a horse, and he directs most of that intellect towards obtaining treats.
Rouncey
Mounted: +1 Tracking/Pathfinding Re-roll
Mounted: +1 Dismount Injury Re-roll

>>2981070
>”Brutus”

>>2981070
>>”Argenta”, a muddy-brown Rouncey with a mischievous streak. He’s far too smart for a horse, and he directs most of that intellect towards obtaining treats.

Bantering horse bro get

>>2981070
>”Brutus”, a monstrous night-black Destrier with a thunderous temperament. A ferocious and ill-mannered weapon itself, but he is loyal.

>>2981070
>>”Brutus”, a monstrous night-black Destrier with a thunderous temperament. A ferocious and ill-mannered weapon itself, but he is loyal.
DEATH KNIGHT

>>2981070
Alright QM. I'm now tempted to go for Argenta because of those rerolls. But I know better that there will be times where we will be not on our horse when shit hits the fan.

>”Brutus”

>>2981070
>>”Scipio”, a sleek snow-white Courser that runs like the wind. Swift and graceful, this horse at a gallop is one of the finest things you’ve ever seen.

>>2981070

> Brutus

>>2981070
>”Argenta”, a muddy-brown Rouncey with a mischievous streak. He’s far too smart for a horse, and he directs most of that intellect towards obtaining treats.
Gotta have a shit ton of carrots

>>2981083
Oh, crap, this started tonight!
Least I got here before it was completely over.
Guess I'll sit this vote out to help prevent samefagging, and hope there are more votes to come.

>>2981070
>>”Scipio”, a sleek snow-white Courser that runs like the wind. Swift and graceful, this horse at a gallop is one of the finest things you’ve ever seen.

>>2981070
>Brutus

>>2981070
>Rouncey
Just for the shenanigan potential

>>2981070
Where's my Saint Quest?

>>2981070
>>”Argenta”, a muddy-brown Rouncey with a mischievous streak. He’s far too smart for a horse, and he directs most of that intellect towards obtaining treats.

>>2981106
You be quiet and eat your Valour quest you little shit or you'll be going to be with no quest at all.

>>2981070

>Brutus.

No questions asked, that's the right mount.

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>Brutus, Destrier Bonus /fit/ steed = noble steed

Your mount is a fine horse, as noble a beast as any knight could hope to ride. Compared to common wagon horses and draught animals it has the bearing of a prince, or perhaps, a general. It was a gift from Uncle, when you had told him of your intentions for Errantry. He told he was honestly glad to be rid of the mighty destrier, already the ferocious steed-of-war had cracked the ribs of one stablehand and nearly killed another.

”It is a young man’s horse.” He had said to you in the stables with a grin, his own hair only just starting to show streaks of grey. ”It would be wasted on an old codger like me, growing fat and slow in the fields while I do the same at your father’s table. Go on and give him a pet, lad”

To your utter shock and surprise, Brutus bit you quite savagely on the hand. Your Uncle had laughed so hard he nearly fell over. It took months to get to the point where you could ride him without being thrown off. And even then, you were the only one he didn’t act aggressively towards.

Brutus nudges you impatiently, you’re blocking his path to a particularly promising patch of grass. He does indeed have the temperament of a young horse, unused to a regular rider. The first time you tried to ride him he bucked you, sending you crashing into the ground to the laughter of your Uncle and other onlookers. He nearly trampled a couple of cousins of yours that laughed at your latest bucking, and the massive brute has shown a surprising amount of loyalty to you since then. You don’t doubt Brutus would trample a beast or two underhoof at your command, and likely enjoy doing it. He has settled since then, but at times his temperament shows through.

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>>2981138


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You sigh in exasperation as you dip your hand in the creek and splash your face, at least the magnificent charger isn’t harassing you for treats again. As you rub the back of your neck with a wet hand Brutus stomps a hoof into the water, slightly splashing you in the cool contents of the river.

The impromptu wash is a shocking, but surprisingly refreshing.

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>You laugh aloud, splashing Brutus back with your cupped hands. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional passing conversation with travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any you could hope for, but he offers little in the way of conversation. You find yourself yearning for some human contact, preferably around a warm fire with both ale and stories freely flowing. [Gain Hearty conversation trait]

>You chide Brutus gently, stroking his mane until his restlessness subsides. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional polite greeting to travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any in the land, and that he is not given to noisome complaint or incessant questions is no hardship on you. You have never been one to participate in idle chatter, solitude and silence are no enemy of yours. [Gain Taciturn conversation trait]

>>2981142
>>You laugh aloud, splashing Brutus back with your cupped hands. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional passing conversation with travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any you could hope for, but he offers little in the way of conversation. You find yourself yearning for some human contact, preferably around a warm fire with both ale and stories freely flowing. [Gain Hearty conversation trait]

>>2981142
>>You chide Brutus gently, stroking his mane until his restlessness subsides. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional polite greeting to travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any in the land, and that he is not given to noisome complaint or incessant questions is no hardship on you. You have never been one to participate in idle chatter, solitude and silence are no enemy of yours. [Gain Taciturn conversation trait]

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2981142
I'll roll for my choice, both look really good.

>>2981142
>You chide Brutus gently, stroking his mane until his restlessness subsides. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional polite greeting to travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any in the land, and that he is not given to noisome complaint or incessant questions is no hardship on you. You have never been one to participate in idle chatter, solitude and silence are no enemy of yours. [Gain Taciturn conversation trait]

>>2981142
>>You chide Brutus gently, stroking his mane until his restlessness subsides. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional polite greeting to travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any in the land, and that he is not given to noisome complaint or incessant questions is no hardship on you. You have never been one to participate in idle chatter, solitude and silence are no enemy of yours. [Gain Taciturn conversation trait]

>>2981149
Looks like it's the 1st one
>>2981142
>[Gain Hearty conversation trait]

>>2981142
>You chide Brutus gently, stroking his mane until his restlessness subsides. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional polite greeting to travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any in the land, and that he is not given to noisome complaint or incessant questions is no hardship on you. You have never been one to participate in idle chatter, solitude and silence are no enemy of yours. [Gain Taciturn conversation trait]

>>2981142
>You laugh aloud, splashing Brutus back with your cupped hands. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional passing conversation with travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any you could hope for, but he offers little in the way of conversation. You find yourself yearning for some human contact, preferably around a warm fire with both ale and stories freely flowing. [Gain Hearty conversation trait]
Wouldn't be mad if either won

>>2981142


>You laugh aloud, splashing Brutus back with your cupped hands. It has been some days since you have had any human contact on the Kingsroad besides the occasional passing conversation with travellers bound the other way. Brutus is as fine a steed as any you could hope for, but he offers little in the way of conversation. You find yourself yearning for some human contact, preferably around a warm fire with both ale and stories freely flowing. [Gain Hearty conversation trait]

Taciturn is no good. We are haughty, we should be gay as well. Nothing better than a man who laughs and makes merry as he cleaves men in twain and smashes skulls. We are the best and we know it and exhult in it.