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”A Knight is Sworn to Valour. His Heart Knows Only Virtue. His Blade Defends the Helpless. His Might Upholds the Weak. His Word Speaks Only Truth. His Wrath Undoes the Wicked.”

Every child in Cantôn knows of the Knight’s Code. From peasant-born waifs playing with sticks in the mud to keen-eyed noble sons practicing with cold steel in the training yard, all have at the very least dreamed of one day becoming a knight themselves. To ride out on errantry into the Five Duchies Kingdom and beyond for God and Glory, bringing the Law of Adam to the wicked and the Blade of Cain to the beast.

The Knights of Cantôn are sworn to follow the Code, to obey the King, to refuse no call for aid honestly asked for, to seek out and destroy the Foe wherever it may lurk and rid the world of evil.

Were it so easy…

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There will be a few updates in succession rather than one today to make up for the shortfall from the last two days.
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first for fuck beastmen
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Many years from now, not too far from home.

”Rare indeed is it that justice is found for those of our station who suffer and the hands of the blueblooded nobility.” The bard’s statement is met with a round of confirming grunts and nods from the men present. ”Rarer still for one of their own rank to risk himself to see it done. The people of Grenoble knew they had a friend in our knight. A man who would do what was right, and not just when it suited him.”

”So they strung ‘im up?” The young boy asks eagerly.

”Boiled ‘im alive?” Chimes in the girl. ”Fed ‘im to monsters?”

The bard shakes his head at the bloodthirsty little devils. ”Sir Vancewell would see the executioners blade in the morning, of that you can be sure. But in doing so Sir Andrei the Bear had set in motion things he could never have anticipated. As he set out on the road from Grenoble to Aubrey to pay his respects, he could not have expected how events would unfold. I’d tell it, but my throat has become a little parched.”

”Fine, fine. One more story. Ain’t any of us going anywhere…” The innkeep grumbles, wiping his hands on his apron as he fetches another mug of ale. The storm had died down some but it was nonetheless insanity to be out during a night of twin sisters. Folk went missing in the dark all the time in such knights…
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>>3173684
Can't wait for how we embarrass ourself.
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>>3173694
Well said, squire.
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>>3173702

Present Day, An Early Spring Evening, Grenoble Castle Gardens
>Courtship Roll
>0 Success
>-20DC to future attempts to Court Lady Natalia Norveski
>Lady Norveski does not oppose the affiliations of your Houses, but she herself finds you uninteresting.
I will leave it to the discretion of anons as to how hurt Sir Andrei may be by this first rejection.


"Why, Sir Andrei, whatever is that supposed to mean?" Lady Natalia Norveski whispers like a conspirator as you walk through the gardens.

A coy turn of the shoulder, a flicker of wayward hair, a gaze held just a little too long for comfort. You've seen many a time your elder sisters use the same tactics against their potential suitors that are now deployed so readily against you. The Romaine games of courtly love favours confident, daring women that know what they want and scorn those who they deem an ill-fit.

Lady Natalia Norveski is not a rank amateur of the game. She has not yet committed to battle, but she has deployed her scouts and set up a vanguard force. Just enough to gauge your interest.

”I-, no I didn’t mean.” You stumble, on the backfoot immediately. The enemy has feinted, your whole flank is exposed. ”I only meant that the most charming and witty women are bound to have many admirers, My Lady."

”You compliment, my wits and charm, that’s good. But no mention of my looks.” The flanking forces moves in, rolling up your centre line. Your army begins to collapse. ”You think me ugly, Sir?”

”But, that’s not… No, of course not. You’re…” Your forces are in full retreat, the enemy pursues without mercy.

”You’re not very good at this, are you?” Lady Norveski giggles, the sound cuts through you like a lance through breastplate. Your general lies dead upon the field, struck down by a woman’s scorn. Your shoulders sag, you endeavour to keep your mouth shut. Every time you open it the Lady seems to run circles around you. The rest of the walk in the garden passes in awkward silence. The Lady seems disappointed, perhaps she had been expecting you to rally from her initial assault. It was too easy a victory over you.

”I’d hoped you were some unassuming genius, a master of political manoeuvring that’s taken Grenoble by storm. A man looking for his equal on the courtly landscape.” Lady Norveski tuts disappointedly, opening the exit to the garden herself. ”Now I see you’re just a very lucky boy, too honest for his own good.”

[1/2]
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>>3173718
what a bitch
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>>3173718

[2/2]

”I do hope you land on your feet, young Sir Andrei. They'll eat you alive at Court.” Lady Natalia has left the field of battle, your forces humiliated. The two of you make your way back to the chapel, you are greeted by the disapproving figure of Father Brendan silihoutted in the chapel door. ”Father, I was perfectly safe. Sir Andrei is not a ruffian, for all his other faults.”

”It wasn’t you whom I was worried about.” Father Brendan gives the Lady a very unpriestly roll of his eyes, or perhaps he was just looking to the heavens for patience. You’re a little shocked, House Andrei had their own shrine but not a proper chapel. The local priest had always spoken to Father with the utmost respect. ”I scolded you as a child for your table manners and impiety. Yet here we are, 10 years later and you’re still playing with your food. Go on, now.”

Lady Norveski huffs, obviously biting back a harsh remark to be whispered to herself later. There is little indication of the same playfulness that was present between her and her cousin.

Father Brendan looks you up and down. ”Ate you alive, did she we? Don’t worry, son, you’re not the first. Let’s get you inside, we’ll have your penitence all done before dinner I’m sure.”

For the sin of wrath your penitence is...

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>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]

>An hour spent knelt in prayer on the hard stone wearing naught but sackcloth. Reflect on your sin. [Haughty + Idealist]

As discussed before Romaine is a heavily faithful Duchy that views their vigil against Ardenne as a sacred duty. Such penitence for a minor outburst of anger would be considered extreme in other duchies.
This is a summary punishment and not held against you at all via reputation. Consider it the equivalent of getting a speeding ticket as opposed to appearing in court for a serious DUI.
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>>3173748
>>An hour spent knelt in prayer on the hard stone wearing naught but sackcloth. Reflect on your sin. [Haughty + Idealist]
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>>3173748
>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]
There is nothing to reflect on; we are a man of action. Failure is normal on the harsh path that we walk.
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>>3173748
>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]
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>>3173748
>>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]
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>>3173748
>An hour spent knelt in prayer on the hard stone wearing naught but sackcloth. Reflect on your sin. [Haughty + Idealist]
Insert thinking man statue here
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>>3173748
>>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]

Purify thyself
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>>3173748
>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]
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>>3173748
>An hour spent knelt in prayer on the hard stone wearing naught but sackcloth. Reflect on your sin. [Haughty + Idealist]
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>>3173748
>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]

Her rejection stung our dear knight. Ought we pursue her later, lads?
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>>3173748
>>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain.
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>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]

As you kneel before the altar you clench your left hand in a fist to your heart and clasp your wrist with your right hand, the common obeisance of the Canton faith demonstrating the twin virtues of zeal and restraint

”Your anger is understandable, my son, which is doubtless an odd thing to hear from a priest.” Father Brendan’s smile is not unkind as he motions for you to remove your shirt. ”But we must always remember, the consequences of our anger are invariably more harmful than the causes of it.”

”Yes, Father.” You cannot deny that, had you killed Sir Vancewell, it may have difficult to clear your name. Ironic indeed that you may have been suspected of murder of both victim and perpetrator, had your temper not been reigned in before was too late.

”I am glad that you understand, my son.” The priest passes you the whipping cord, a hand on your shoulder. You both look up the statue of Salvae Reginae, her blindfolded face staring back in serene tranquillity.

”Rejoice.” Father Brendan says for the second time that night. ”Salvae Reginae forgives all.”

[1/?]
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>>3174361

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0d4qM7gCH8&index=4&list=RDfXeFq4KlRf8

+1 Step on the Path of Cain

Father Brendan intones softly as you enact penitence on yourself.

This chapel has a fairly tame version of Salvae Reginae, her eyes are blindfolded but there is no evidence of her other wounds. Back at home the local church had scars showing on all arms, and eye sockets sown shut stared down at you from above. Frankly, it terrified you as a child. You’ve heard tell that some congregations believe that more blatant demonstrations of the torture visited upon Salvae Reginae are holier, to the point where some are sickening to look upon. Thankfully, this is not the mainstream position of the church.

Each strike of the whipped cord comes with a heightened flash of clarity as the pain concentrates your thoughts.

You were weak. *thwack*

Your were angry. *thwack*

Anger is a double-edged sword. *thwack*

You must wield it. *thwack*

It must not wield you. *thwack*

You were weak. *thwack*

You were angry…

By the time Father Brendan excuses you your back is raw and tenderised. Before long you arrive Lord Norveski’s table to dine, His Lordship gracefully excusing your lateness, your back and shoulders still throb with each movement.

[2/3]
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>>3173748
>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]
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>>3174446

[3/3]

Lady Norveski pointedly ignores conversation with you at the dinner table, content with the occasional disparaging remark when one of her brothers says something she finds particularly stupid.

As a commoner, Burgermeister Alfred Keyes rarely speaks. You wonder whether this is due to awareness that he is seated with his betters, or because he is busy stuffing his face with the foie gras, which is admittedly the best you’ve had. It is however outshone in your opinion by the veritable lake of custard pie that follows the serving of roast suckling hog. No wonder the man weighs what he does, you’re just amazed the Norveski’s don’t share his jowls if this is their standard fare.

Burgermeister Keyes is the least surprising guest there. To his left is the member of the Order Reginae, the Queensgaurd Robert Gilbern. He gives you a polite nod as you enter, but conversation other than pleasantries is limited. He is at least happy to hear your monster hunt went well.

The evening dinner passes civilly enough, Lord Norveski asks after your family’s health and you pass along Father’s well-wishes. Lord Norveski seems particularly interested in Mother’s sister, who he had apparently courted ‘back when fashion was much less scandalous’. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago.

As the night goes on you steer the table conversation to…

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You may select more than one conversation option. They are each individually not too difficult for persuade rolls, but choosing multiple options will inflict a -10DC on all tests per additional topic chosen due to inebriation as your cups continue to be filled.

> Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]

>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

> Compliment Lady Natalia Norveski. You are persistent, if nothing else. Lady Norveski would be a fine catch, you just have to show her you’re worth her time. [Haughty] + [Courtship roll (22DC)]

> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

> Pressing Sir Gilbern for some indication of what he does for the Queen. You don’t expect much information, but some context for his involvement would be appreciated. [Idealist]
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>>3174645
> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
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>>3174645
>> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
I assume we're supposed to keep track of his whereabouts?
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>>3174645
>>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

A traveling companion with us seems like a fine investment.
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>>3174645
>Pressing Sir Gilbern for some indication of what he does for the Queen. You don’t expect much information, but some context for his involvement would be appreciated. [Idealist]

Everything else feels like a trap, "stealing" one of the Norveski brothers is likely to anger Lord Norveski like reminding him of whatever our brother did to originally piss him off. Talking to Natalia is asking for another verbal humiliation but this time in front of a crowd and the caravan talk is likely to be seen beneath the present company.
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>>3174672
Your Father has not charged you with that task, though you know he is worried.
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>>3174700
Is he simply questing/on Errantry or is he wanted for anything?
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>>3174645
>> Compliment Lady Natalia Norveski. You are persistent, if nothing else. Lady Norveski would be a fine catch, you just have to show her you’re worth her time. [Haughty] + [Courtship roll (22DC)]
>> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

N-Notice me m'lady
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>>3174704
You do not know the details, other than it took your family's direct intervention to prevent him being charged with murder. He was not exiled, but certainly encouraged to lay low for a while, out of sight from some major Romani court players.

This was established somewhat in creation and the first Andrei thread, I believe.
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Hey fellas, I've got to go so I'm going to leave this vote open for now. I'll call a roll later and be back to the 1-per-day update schedule tomorrow.

the KSV faith & politics pastebin didn't correctly save, the updated information was:

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>>>>Sir Emile Andrei Political Sphere
>>>Erstwhile Allies
*Tried and tested, this union sees each partner act in the interests of one another even to their own detriment. Such partnerships rarely exist without being cemented by marriage, wardship or some other oath.*
-House Andrei

>>>Political Affiliates
*Allies of convenience that are happy to work together to a mutually beneficial goal, and even fond of one another, it remains to be seen whether this partnership will weather any storms that threaten it.*
-House Norveski
-House Rabe
-UNKNOWN

>>>Neutral
*They consider you irrelevant or at best a tool to be used by either side. You may be harmed or helped by their moves, though these results are not borne out of ill or goodwill towards you. Unknown indicates that they are aware of you, but not vice versa.*
-UNKNOWN
-UNKNOWN
-UNKNOWN
-House Glasdale

>>>Political Opponents
*Your humiliation, defeat and even death is desirable. They may frustrate your steps where possible, even calling upon their allies to help, but your suffering is usually not their main objective.*
-House Vancewell

>>>Sworn Enemy
*Your utter destruction is their primary goal. They will willingly risk harm to their own interests for the opportunity to frustrate yours. The Frozen Straits will melt before they make amends with you.*
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>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]
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>>3174645
>Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]

>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

Money and bros - good times
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>>3174645
Actually thinking about it I wouldn't mind it being
-Brother
-Money.
-Monster Hunting talk

Save the monster hunting talk until we are deeper in our cups so ignore this >>3174874
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>>3174645
> Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]

>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]
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>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
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>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
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>>3174446
Huzzah! Finally we don't know what path we're picking and not voting according to that!


>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

Talk about the young lass we left behind, and what our expectations are of her. After all, if a little girl was willing to go forth, we gotta be even bigger damn heroes. It's not just about killing monsters, it's about saving people and building a future for those we protect.
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>>3174838
> Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]

If we get the Brothers on side with us, could their support balance out the DC malus if we bring this up next? Or could we discuss it with the Burgermeister and get his support as well in explaining it and selling it to the Count?
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>>3174645
> Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]
> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
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> a priest saying 'Rejoice'
Is this a Fate reference?

>>3174645
> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
> Pressing Sir Gilbern for some indication of what he does for the Queen. You don’t expect much information, but some context for his involvement would be appreciated. [Idealist]

I don't expect much from Gilbern but at least Anons will no longer shadowrun all the time.
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>>3174645
>Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
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>>3174645
>Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]

{{{MONEY}}}
This will make the norveski's some cash too if they had any sense, maybe we could even combine it with bringing one of the brothers along, to oversee their interests in the more expensive AND profitable caravan
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>>3174645
>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

> Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]
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>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
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>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

>Pressing Sir Gilbern for some indication of what he does for the Queen. You don’t expect much information, but some context for his involvement would be appreciated. [Idealist]
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>>3174838
>UKNOWN
So we have allies (well, friends) we're not even aware of?

And I assume the Unknowns in Neutral are just people we've met/heard about
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>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
Emile is a family man first and foremost
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>>3175671
One of the unknowns could be the lord where Glasdale was living. We helped him and his people but we never got introduced. He didn't seem to be too concerned with what was happening either. So, this lord is aware of us but to him we are just another sword that could be used for his own good.

I would think the unknown in the political affiliates, is whoever the Queensman is tied to. Either he is part of band of knights or even his house. They may at least consider us a friendly party
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>>3174645
>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]
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>>3174645

>>3176060

Actually, add in this one as well
> Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]
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>>3174645

> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

Going with this because I'm curious as all hell about just what he was up to while in Grenoble. The Venture is interesting, but can probably wait. The brothers are probably better off back here than on the road with us, and it's too soon to start going after Natalia again. We should probably invest in some courtly attire soon, since not all of our battles are going to be with steel in the future.
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>>3176436
>should probably invest in some courtly attire soon
This. Plus thinking about how we can go about increasing our social standing. The Bear of Andrei is probably most noticable on the field of battle. Adding a few more stories to our repertoire is probably the fastest and easiest (although also the deadliest) means of increasing our status
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>>3174645
Bro: 12
Deal: 8
Story: 6
Queen: 3
Flirt: 1

Most folk included only two votes, but the story/deal vote is close enough that I'll include it as the third drunken storytime roll (which could be quite entertaining).


Persuade Roll

(1) Damien Andrei's whereabouts
>Lower Social Standing + Reasonable Request
>50DC
>Norveski Affiliate +15DC
>Known Ally of House Andrei +10DC
>75DC


(2) Hashing out a better caravan deal
>Lower Social Standing + Reasonable Request
>50DC
>Affiliate +15DC
>Burgermesiter Support +10DC
>In your cups -10DC
>65DC

(3) Monster-hunting storytime
>Lower Social Standing + Reasonable Request
>50DC
>Affiliate +15DC
>In your cups -20DC
>45DC

Standard persuade template below.
Crit Fail = Severe insult. Possibly combat.
0 = Utter failure. You convince no one and alienate possible allies.
1 = Fail. (Crowd = some convinced but not enough) (Individual = sees your point but disagrees)
2 = Success. (Crowd = majority side with you) (Individual = agrees with you, but has reservations)
3 = Convince entirely. (Crowd = full support) (Individual = convince entirely)
Crit Success = +1 Companion or +1 Wealth.


9 rolls of 1d100. (First three rolls are for [1] etc...)
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Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>3176781
Time for potential alienation!
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Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>3176781
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Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>3176781
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Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>3176781
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>>3176786
>>3176787
>>3176791
We are doing good.
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Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>3176781
Please caravan
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Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>3176781
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Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>3176781
This goes to the caravan!
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Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>3176781
Caravan down!
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>>3176846
>>3176840
>>3176834
>>3176828
Looks like we can't hold our liqueur
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Too greedy everyone. We're making a drunken spectacle of ourselves.
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>>3176858
To be fair, that second batch of rolls would have failed without the inebriated penalty. It may have been better not to roll at all, but a drunken spectatle will only affect individual opinion of you. It at least won't be lethal to the partnership (short of a critfail).
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>>3176858
At the moment we got:
3 successes on Bro
1 success on Deal
0 success on story
and still need one more roll
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Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>3176781
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I'm just in awe that out of 9 rolls we only have 2 that's even below or equal to 50.
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>>3176887

Well, at least there's solace in the fact that literally all of our fails on each section were high enough that even if we weren't piss-ass drunk at the time, we still would have failed at each roll. Time for fall-out!
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>>3176887
And we got shitfaced telling the story
Meh only first one was of importance, and it was aced
the other two were bonuses
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>not getting shit faced telling a story
Who does that? Real men get hammered and exaggerate
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>>3176971
Yeah I was expecting a slight bonus to the story roll due to the inebriation instead of a malus
Not for the srs bsnss stuff like negociating a better deal, but for telling a story to the brother for sure
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>>3176988
Also while we're getting drunk I'm sure the rest of the table would as well, which means that they wouldn't exactly be thinking straight either.
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>>3176988
Yeah, but have you ever sat around listening to a drunk trying to tell a story?

"You know, right, there was this big-ass bug right? So like, me and my squire and Gladsdale, fricking love Gladsdale, we just rode right in there and torched the bastard. The thing was going all 'Grr, arrgh grr', and wanted to a peasant gal that snuck in with us. I went all 'Back to the pit with you!" and just TOSSED it over my head. Any more of that wine floating around?"

Except with more belching and aimless dead-end sentences.
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Goddamn you guys got greedy. Should have just done two at most.
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>>3177572
That wouldn't change anything tho
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>>3177572
Man I just wanted to do trade and tell exciting stories
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>>3177585
Each of the failures will probably damage our relations a bit. Just two would have mitigated.
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>>3177612
blame Forgotten. Nobody voted to do three we just amuse him with our dice failures. I doubt our drunken failures will cause too much damage. Plus, look at the bright side. We are going to learn some about our brother.
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All of these failures makes it wonderfully clear we are not really a creature of court, I say we roll with it.
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>>3176895
Yeah, we really gotta come up with some actual plans to jew DC mods here.

Never trust the die.

Personally I just wanted to try one thing first, then if it went well try a second.

Maybe next time in this situation it would be better to vote first on how many actions we plan on doing and THEN what actions to do.
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>>3178244
Agreed
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>>3178244
I'm all for munchkining rolls but I feel like this is just a case of Emile not being built for Courtly Intrigues and personally I think its for the best as having a character who is good at everything is pretty sueish.

thats not to say we CAN'T muchkin it just a reason to consider not doing it.

as an asidemaking DC penalties for stuff not considered like drinking during a meal and other minor things is a good way to encourage in character thinking.
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>>3178439
It's not munchkin, it's preparation and planning.

We aren't picking stats and bonuses to cheese the system , we're putting in work in setting to create advantages.
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>>3178544
it's by definition mucnhkin if you are going to ''jew the system''

>we're putting in work in setting to create advantages.

not yet
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>>3178570
It's pedantic to argue it's munchkin because of a turn of phrase.

That's like saying it's munchkin to use arms and armor.
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>3 Success
>You not only know your brother's current location, you also know where he's going.

>1 Success
>You fail to secure a more favourable deal, but at least no one is insulted by your negotiation attempt.

>0 Success
>You fail to impress the Norveski brothers, they find you to be an insufferable drinking companion.


Over the course of pleasantries it is easy enough to ask after your brother's whereabouts without being blatantly obvious. Lord Norveski is happy to help, though he himself is unsure what your brother's purpose for visiting here was.

"Hmmm, yes your brother did come here before the snows had even melted. Mmm, yes I really can't recall what we spoke of. Utter nonsense, your brother was trying to get me to hear out some vague proposition of his. If he been more straightforward I might have heard him out before he sped off to Aubrey." Lord Norveski seems to think nothing of it, though you honestly cannot imagine what on Earth has gotten into your brother. You wonder whether your brother is acting on some clandestine mission from Father, one they kept secret even from you... More likely though, your brother is acting on his own. Lord Norveski continues, "Nothing like you, Sir. Speaks plain come Pit or Purgatory, this one does! Say, Sir Gilbern, you may have met with "


Sir Gilbern looks up from his plate, you put the hesitation in his answer to him finishing chewing his food. "Ahem, yes of course an acquaintance of mine did happen upon him in Aubrey, as good chance would have it. Sir Andrei, I believe your brother was intending join a caravan heading north and west into Fallavon. One of the minor towns on the Pascae-Fallavon border, as best I can recall..."

"Whatever for?" The surprise in your voice is apparent. Your brother was supposed to avoid publicity in the Romaine Court, that does not require travelling halfway across the continent.

"Perhaps he will make his way to the vigil site there?" Even Lord Norveski seems unconvinced at his own words, the vigil of the battle is directly north of Aubrey into central Fallavon, not north-west. That's deep country, dangerous by anyone's standards.

Sir Gilbern's noncommittal shrug as to your brother's intentions does nothing to assuage your concerns.

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>>3178598

[2/3]

Conversation eventual moves business. Burgermeister Alfred Keyes is delighted to explain his plan, though Lord Norveski seems fairly disinterested but for the fact that money is to be made. Apparently Aubrey suffered something of a shortage of quality wines over the winter. Romaine wines usually make their way to the capital regardless due to their quality, but Burgermeister Keyes aims for Grenoble vintages to be the first to the Aubrey Springtide markets. The details seem to escape you, but apparently such a move will net a respectable profit.

Apparently the Burgermeister's wife's second-cousin is in charge of the caravan itself, some tracker of renown from beyond the Montbrun passes. All very exotic, though you question putting such a profitable venture in the hands of a foreigner. He assures you that she will not ask anything untoward of your station, though you note that his multiple chins tremble slightly at that last sentence.

You will be offered 1 Wealth for both you and your party to join the caravan guard, an armoured and mounted knight is well above what a caravan usually enjoys for protection. However, your ineptitude with the muddy commercial details and youthful inexperience fails to net you any favourable deals on acquiring shares in the caravan yourself or taking out a loan from the moneylenders of Grenoble. You are offered the standard rate, but thankfully no offence is inferred from the haggling.
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[3/3]

Later you find yourself grateful to the Almighty that Lord Norveski, Sir Gilbern and the other dinner attendants retired to bed before you made a complete ass of yourself in front of the Norveski brothers. The hangover in the morning is much less painful than the mortifying memories of your bragging and incoherent storytelling. Certainly the Simon and Jorge Norveski were nowhere near as merry as you were, it's only with sober reflection do you realise what a bore you must have been.

"I'm the besht. S'true. Ashk anyone. Annnyyyone." You can't recall if you were speaking to the brothers at that point or the unfortunate servants that carried you to bed. "No, hang on a... *hic*... One more drink, jush one more..."

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You at least managed to hash out the details of business before things got blurry.
You currently have 3 Wealth.


(1) Will you escort the caravan to Aubrey for 1 Wealth?
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>No, you will make your own way and at your own speed.

(2) Will you buy a share in the caravan venture? (You don't have to escort it, but then chance plays a role in its safe arrival. Successful arrival will result in minor or major returns depending on the market and amount invested).
>Do not buy Shares
>Buy Shares (How many?)

(3) Will you take out a loan from the Grenoble moneylenders? (A loan must pay its Wealth value back +1 after a year. Repaying a loan allows larger loans in the future as the earn the trust of local lenders)
>Do not borrow Wealth
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)
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>>3178602
>>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.

>Buy Shares (How many?)
2

>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)
2

Fuck it, nothing ventured, nothing gained. We will protect this shit with out life and hope we don't get scammed
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>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (3)
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)
Are we being paid upfront or after caravan reach its destination?
I think this allows us to gets the most. We should be able to infest that 2 wealthy couple of times.
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>>3178604
I honestly don't think anyone in medieval times was so trusting as to pay their caravan guards (or even their armies) up front.
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>>3178603
Supporting
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>>3178603
supporting
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>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
Buy only a share of 1 wealth and don't take any loans
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>>3178620
Supporting
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>>3178620
Supporting
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>>3178602
Hold now lads. Let's think about this. Joining the caravan sounds like easy money. But, would Sir Rabe get antsy baby-sitting a caravan? Do we even care? It's likely he only travels with us to Aubrey then we part ways again but if he is someone that could join us for extended adventures we would want to boost his loyalty. Maybe we can ask him before making the decision.

Also I'm torn on the loan. Borrowing money to play a game of chance? That's how people get their legs broken in Vegas. I'm all for taking some risks to try to earn some money but the dice gods have not been kind to us. We'll end up playing "Pauper Knight of Depravity"

>>3178599
>some tracker of renown
At least this sounds interesting and has potential.
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>>3178628
For one thing I imagine something interesting will happen on the road to keep us entertained. That's a bit meta-knowledge though. The other thing is that as a traveling Knight himself, I'm sure Sir Rabe understands the use of using travel time to earn money doing these sorts of ventures. If he decides to fuck off and do something more exciting well... that's disappointing but there will be other Bro-Knights along the way.

As for the money lending, it is a gamble admittedly but it's one we can help reduce the risk on at least. Since we are protecting the caravan it should be arriving safely, free from damage or "highway taxes" so that'll increase its value and its return. Beyond that though you are right, it's a bit of a risk. If we get fucked on trade though we can be a little more conservative until we pay back our debts. All in all I think it's worth a shot for the potential returns (besides it's fun)
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>>3178632
I guess the other thing is it mathematically sound to borrow money to invest? Do we return more than we have to pay back?
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>>3178602
I will change from this >>3178604
To that>>3178603
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>>3178646
Each wealth must be payed back +1 after a year. So if we borrow 2 wealth as I suggested we'd have to pay back 4. We are gaining 1 wealth already just for guarding the caravan so we still need to make at least 3 wealth off the trade deals to break even.

In saying that, we do have a whole year to make up that gap in wealth and we have the time between leaving here and reaching the destination for things to happen that may provide opportunities for wealth.

Basically we are relying on this being a sound investment (helped by our protecting the caravan from danger and exploitation via bandits or corrupt guards) and the lengthy time we have to pay back our loan should things go poorly. It is a gamble for certain but I don't think the odds are too heavily against us.
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>>3178646
>Do we return more than we have to pay back?
Yes. That's how loans work.
We borrow 2 after a year we need to pay 3.
Idk how long travel will take. But we should be able to easily pay that back with plenty time to spare.
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>>3178653
To add to this, as we are investing 2 wealth I think things would have to go exceedingly poorly for us fail to break even at the very least. We may not end up rolling in dough but I think we'll come out at least slightly ahead
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>>3178655
>>3178653
>>3178646

Oh and it looks like I misunderstood how much we'll owe. It's the value of the loan "+1". So we'd owe 3 not 4, that's my mistake
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>>3178653
I suppose we would have time to invest the money further. That's the upside. If we can get that money invested several different times in the year then we would come out ahead.
>>3178655
I was talking about the return on the investment vs the interest of the loan
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>>3178659
right so borrowing just 1 makes no sense. You would be paying 100% interest vs 50% if you borrow 2. It's 2 or nothing.
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very well
>>3178603
supporting
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>>3178664
Exactly, that's why I want to borrow 2 and invest 2. I feel like that will maximize our potential income whilst keeping the risks relatively low.
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>>3178667
First i thought to invest 3 as that would give us bigger profit. But that would leave us with 2 gold. If we would find something worth buying, on the way. We couldn't afford it or it would live us piss poor. 3 gold give us more room.
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>>3178682
Yeah honestly I almost switched my vote to yours but investing 3 gold would make us just a bit too poor for my liking. Temporarily at least.
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> All these fails at diplomacy
AUBREY KNIGHTS UBER ALLES

> Apparently the Burgermeister's wife's second-cousin is in charge of the caravan itself, some tracker of renown from beyond the Montbrun passes
My Thot Senses are tingling.
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>>3178700
The cousin is most likely a guy just saying.
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>>3178700
Are you talking about the Burger's wife or the tracker, because I don't see why the tracker would be a woman and I don't see why you would think that about the wife
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>>3178717
>>3178724
From this passage:
>All very exotic, though you question putting such a profitable venture in the hands of a foreigner. He assures you that she will not ask anything untoward of your station, though you note that his multiple chins tremble slightly at that last sentence
I gathered that the cousin is a woman since 'she' was used. Maybe I'm wrong though.
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>>3178741
Oh, right, I forgot OP is one of those "equal opportunities in medieval times" questers for a second there and assumed he was talking about the wife
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>>3178745
Not true. Only in Romaine is it not completely frowned upon to have women of arms
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>>3178745
Although she better be butch as hell. Flannel wearing, softball playing, flat top hair cut, and a few too many chin hairs. None of this tv lesbian stuff
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>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (3)
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)

Balls deep. I don't really want to spend a lot of time doing this stuff so we might as well get set up as much as possible now.
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>>3178602
Also, since we made an ass of ourselves, has this made us realize we could use some education in courtly manners?

Something to look into when we find a person who is good at that and amenable towards teaching us. Maybe we could spend some of that wealth from the caravan and hire a tutor.
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>>3178760
Or perhaps we may run into a potential companion in the future that is well versed in the ways of courtly life,who knows?
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>>3178746
I was mostly thinking about BCG when saying that though we did have the experience of that one peasant girl so far
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>>3178764
True. BCQ was a little 3rd wave feminism in that regard
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>>3178603
Suporting as long as usury is not a sin in Canton.
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>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.

>Buy Shares (How many?)
1

>Do not borrow Wealth
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>>3178603
I'll support this
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>>3178602
>>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.

No shares or borrowing wealth. What manner of knight makes his fortune like a damned merchant?
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>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (How many?)
1
>Do not borrow Wealth
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>>3178908
Rich knights
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>>3178908
An intelligent knight that doesn't want to live life as a pauper? OP has already stated that it's normal to get involved in investments such as these
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Should we join the Dragon Guard at some point in the future?
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>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (How many?)
2
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)
>>3179090
I rarer we visit all pilgrimage site in Canton before we visit the one in Carthage and consider joining the Dragon Guard
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>>3179185
Let's survive our first real beastman encounter before we start drawing plans on the comet
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>>3179353
For >>3179090
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>>3178604
>>3178602
I'll support this. Or >>3178603 is good too.

If we're going to go along and guard it, as well as invest in it, then we might as well trust our skills to keep it safe at least.

What are we, a miser afraid of poverty to the point of being a coward who doesn't have faith he can defend it.
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>>3178620
Supporting
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>>3178745
Aw come on, I at least try to demonstrate that they're rare.

>>3178748
You've pretty much described the only female caravan guard. You guys forget though that a tracker/caravan-master doesn't necessarily require GAINS.
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>>3180286
>>Suggesting gains aren't always a requirement
Absolute_Disgust.webm
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>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy 2 Shares
>Borrow 2 Wealth
>You currently have 3 Wealth

The Next Morning, Grenoble Town Square

By the time you awake and make your way to the Grenoble town square the throbbing of your own head has subsided well enough that you can stop grimacing and watch Sir Hast Vancewell lose his. It's a rare spectacle indeed to see nobility executed for murder, half the town has gathered to witness his beheading. Lord Norveski may have allowed Sir Hast Vancewell execution by blade rather than rope, but he has eschewed the right to a private death which some might would argue was also a privilege the Montbrun knight was entitled to. The Grenoble townspeople virtually hum with anticpation as the prison wagon enters the square. Sir Gilbern kneels in prayer as his squires, each wearing finer attire than you, ceremoniously wash his blade. Your approve of his stoic composure in the face of the thronging mob. Authorised by the Queen herself to enact summary justice, the Order Reginae knight nonetheless clears himself with the Almighty as the hour approaches.

You're quite glad to be far from press of the crowd when Sir Vancewell is brought out, red eyes frantically scan the screaming audience for a last minute reprieve of some sort, he barely even notices as the charges and verdict are read out load. Perhaps he still held out hope for an escape attempt from one of his would-be allies.

It never arrives. A masked executioner kicks the back of the bound noble's knees and forces his head to the chopping block. You had expected the murderer to struggle, not the limp disbelief that seems to rob him of strength. The actual deed takes but a moment. Lord Norveski nods. Sir Gilbern stands, takes three steps, and neatly removes the head of Sir Hast Vancewell. The response of the crowd is subdued, satisfied but unsure whether to celebrate or go about their business.

"One swipe with a keen blade? Too good for the likes of Vancewell." Sir Karlaus Rabe has not elaborated upon his obvious hatred of House Vancewell, but he seems genuinely satisfied to see one of their number decapitated in front of him.


"The sharpened blade reflects on the executioner's skill, not the condemned's status." You note absently, watching a detached Sir Gilbern hand his blade over to the squires. You wonder how good an Order Reginate would be with that blade, man-to-man.

"Heh. Guess you've got a point there, Romani." The Montbrun grins in a manner that you struggle to describe other than thuggish.

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Two Days Later, Early Morning, Grenoble Western Gatehouse

The caravaneers and daytalers busy themselves with the last preparations as the . Six wagons, laden with mainly with ceramic jars of wine but also other luxuries to flesh that might find purchase in Aubrey. Burgermeister Keyes proudly boasts that each wagon is measured and wheeled to be of a kind, no haphazard differences in wheel size or oxen stirrups. You have no idea why that is something to brag about, but nod along all the same. The arrival

"Sir Gilbern, what a surprise." You had been under the impression that the Order Reginae knight was wait on the Lord Norveski's pleasure following the summary execution.

"Lord Norveski is satisfied that the letter bearing the Queen's writ will arrive soon." Sir Gilbern exhibits none of the cloak-and-dagger presence you had felt during your previous meetings. You suppose he has achieved whatever he was sent here to achieve, but you are left wondering whether his joining your caravan is another cover for some other purpose. It doesn't help that you almost certainly heard one of his fashionably dressed squires sniggering at something Mikail said earlier. You sense trouble there, you hope the boy ignores them and their barbs. Making an enemy of a highborn Squire at home in the Royal Court would not be conducive to any dreams of joining the Roiguard.

"We shall be glad to have a knight of your quality in our company, Sir." You say despite your reservations, an extra blade on the road is welcome after all. The Order Reginate smiles congenially as you party ways, your squires glaring at each other.

A pair of oxen nearly trample you and Hannibal both as they rebuke their yoke and handlers struggling to manage them. You make your way further down the caravan. Where is the blasted foreigner running this show?"

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>>3180303

[3/4]

Finally you find the caravan master that Burgermeister Alfred Keyes spoke of. To be quite honest you'd expected a rotund and hardy lowborn hag somewhat resembling Keyes himself. That certainly describes Sal, the only female caravan guard of the dozen assigned to this venture. So you're surprised to see the leader of this expedition to be a lithe and swarthy woman wearing a leather jacket and widebrim hat. She has the look of someone who has spent far too much time out in the sun, but her garb and demeanour stamp her as unmistakably foreign. Evidently from the map she's leaning over, she can read as well. At least you're not being subjected to travel with a complete barbarian then.

You've never met a foreigner before, the whole experience should be novel. You pull Hannibal up aside the wagon she leans against. "You must be Tracker Jean, I am Sir Emile Andrei. Welcome to our fair nation, if you are unsure what to call one of my rank 'Sir' or 'Sire' will suffice."

"I don't like snakes." The Wastelander answers looking up, grasping your hand with a firm shake before getting back to poring over her map.

"I beg your pardon?" You ask quizzically, too puzzled to refuse the handshake she offers. Romaine has a liberal streak towards women, that's true. But Romani women don't shake hands and they certainly don't wear pants, which you've only just noticed.

"First question you Cantonians always ask is "Why'd you come here?", I'm just saving us both some time is all." Tracker Jean looks you, and your horse, up and down making an assessment. It would not surprise you in the least that she was weighing up what she can steal. "You're one of them warrior nobles. 'Knights', right? Fatman said you were one of the good ones. Here, have a gander at this."

You wrestle with your shock at the rudeness, albeit seemingly unintentional towards you at least. You are, technically, working for her despite your superior social rank for this trip. Added together her foreign bizarreness and disregard for Romani (or even Canton) norms and you don't know whether to berate her or allow her some leeway given her obvious ignorance of her own impropriety. Unsure of the appropriate social response, you address the practical question first instead.

You have some idea who 'Fatman' refers to but... Taking your shocked silence as acceptance, the foreign madwoman virtually thrusts the map into your face. It looks less like a map than a batch of illiterate scrawlings, but you can determine that the plotted route along the Kingsroad could take nearly a week. Conversely, taking a few lesser roads leading directly south-west would see you in Aubrey in half that time.

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>>3180307

[4/4]

>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]

>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]

Thanks again, mapbro
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>>3180315
>>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]
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>>3180315
>>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]

We didn't just take a gamble on the loan and investment just to take needless risks and stack the dice against ourselves. It's been established that we're in no rush and I assume we made that choice in the assumption that we'd take the main road so I'll vote to keep to it
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>>3180315
>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]
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>>3180315
>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]
She is a tracker right? She should be able to pass that test.
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>>3180315
>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]
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By the by, you can also elect to spend some of your 3 Wealth now before you leave for Grenoble. Unless there is a clearly majority I will assume you save your coin for the Aubrey markets.

Grenoble markets can be found at >>3018762 from Thread 2 in the archives. http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Noble%20Steed


Vote for the route to Aubrey remains open.
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>>3180318
>>3180319
>>3180325
>>3180330
>>3180330
Take Sir Gilbern's advice and go for the side roads.
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>>3180332
Gilbern hasn't said anything to us wdym?
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>>3180332
What advice is that exactly?
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>>3180333
I believe he is referring to Sir Gilbern's advice from Thread 2, where he mentioned that staying off the Kingsroad is conducive to swift and clandestine travel.

Obviously the effect is somewhat reduced for a caravan, but there is still some advantage (and risk).
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>>3180333
>>3180334
”Staying on the Kingsroad is generally safe, Sir Andrei, but it is slow. And there is no chance that men such as we can move about swiftly or discretely unless you stick to the side tracks and off-road. Sometimes fair fortune even smiles upon you that way, I once came across an abandoned waterskin bundle containing three reams of untouched silk. What was it doing there? Pit knows, my good man.”
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>>3180336
That's a different situation from what we're doing now though.
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>>3180335
>>3180336
>>3180332
In that case I'll stick to my original vote of staying on the Kingsroad. We aren't trying to be sneaky and we've said we're in no rush. We're responsible for protecting a caravan which isn't stealthy in the slightest anyway so I don't see the need. I just want our investment to arrive safely and in the best possible condition, even if it takes some time
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>>3180338
Also we have Sir Gilbern with us. Unless someone really hates us/the Queensmen or is really desperate for our cargo no sane person is going to mess around with the Order Reginae on the Kingsroad.
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>>3180346
Yeah 3 Knights (Sir Rabe is with us right? I'm not actually sure on that point) a group of regular caravan guards, all traveling on the Kings Road. This theoretically should be simple. Afterwards though I am definitely down for some Side Road action, adventure and jolly cooperation
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>>3180315
>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]
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>>3180335
By the way QM do we know anything about Sir Gilbern's house in terms of their status or influence?
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>>3180315
Ask Tracker Jean how confident is she with her pathfinder skills, its likely she ain't call that for nothing, but I hate for it to be an ironic nickname. If she seems to know her shit take the side roads.
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>>3180351
You don't even know his sigil (replaced as it is with the Queen's heraldry). So it must be a minor Pascae house indeed.
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>>3180347
Sir Rabe is with you, on his way to perform the vigil as well. He is also being paid for his part in escorting the caravan, though he has invested no shares in it. (Sir Gilbern has no stake or escort duties either)
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>>3180315
>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]
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>>3180315
>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]
No getting fancy with investments
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>>3180315
"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]

We have invested money into this lets not let adventure ruin it unless we fail to protect it.
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>>3180390
>no greentext

shamfur display
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>>3180315
>>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]
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>>3180315
>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]
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>>3180315
>>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]
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>>3180315
>"We should take the Kingsroad." The priority is that all wagons reach Aubrey intact. The Kingsroad may be slower, and a more obvious target, but poor conditions on lesser roads might cost you dearly. [Main roads, no test]

The dice are capricious. We've invested enough to see a solid return with safety in mind.
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>>3180315
>>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]
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>>3180315
>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]
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Are we going the way Sir Gabriel was traveling?
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>>3181469
Along the same Kingsroad, but I believe his path would have taken him north into Fallavon instead of to Grenoble in Romaine.

That's just from memory, I'm at work so I can't quickly check myself.
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>>3181482
Eh no worries. Just curious
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>>3180742
You forgot your trip.
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Trade Caravan theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0YxeTjFn70

”We should take the Kingsroad.” You've been charged with the security of the caravan, a safe arrival is paramount not a swift one. Despite the mercantile nature of your charged duty, it is nonetheless one you take seriously.

"Play it safe, huh? Can't say I blame you, Fatman says that you've got proper paved roads along the Kingsroad for most of it. Damn me but you Cantonians are rich." Tracker Jean nods, her decision made. She hefts her sling and crossbow, unloaded thank Adam, onto the wagon seat and steps up on top it. With a final shrill yell at the last slackers saying their farewells to concerned family members, the whole caravan lurches forward with a commanding sweep over her wide-brimmed hat.

Over the next few days you admit that Tracker Jean, you wonder if 'Tracker' is her actual name, may be a foreigner but is no fool. Despite the security of the Kingsroad she makes full use of her mounted guards to ride ahead and behind as an advance guard against trouble.

Sir Gilbern keeps to himself for the most part, though he does join you and Sir Rabe on occasion to regale you with the sights you must see in Aubrey and to hear your (sober) account of your hunt of the Creeping Horror.

Sir Rabe is similarly getting paid for his part in protecting the caravan, so the outriding duties are split between you, him and the squires. You'd be tempted to protest that such scout work is beneath those of your station, were it not for Tracker Jean herself running the occasional. It is the first time you she does so that you nearly fall out of your saddle when she gallops past, leaving you and Hannibal eating dust with a friendly wave.

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[2/2]

You could not race Tracker Jean if you tried. She is riding the single most beautiful creature you have ever seen, one of the legendary pureblood Wasteland Mustangs. As swift as a Courser, as strong as a Destrier and as cunning as any Rouncey. Every single Canton saga involving a hero-knight involves them earning the loyalty and respect of one of these magnificent beasts, if not a Pegasus or something more fantastical. Tracker Jean's saddle is closer to a hardened blanket than the sturdy leather seat you ride on, but the subpar quality of her stirrups and equipment is immaterial in the face of the grace and beauty of her mount that moves like water beneath her.

You want one.

If I haven't appropriately captured it, the modern equivalent would be if Sir Andrei was driving along in his Porsche when a hobo shoots past him in a Ferrari with a cheeky grin.

Wasteland Mustang theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0dnWnXPye4
Sir Andrei's reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl_HfTZ69Xw


You are kept busy enough during the first few days of the journey, but the work is not exhaustive. Each night you often find yourself sharing a campfire with...

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(1) Campfire Companion You may select more than one
> Tracker Jean. You temper your patience and seek out conversation with the foreign woman. You absolutely -must- get your hands on one of these Wasteland Mustangs somehow. [Hearty]

> Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]

> Sir Robert Gilbern. For the most part your conversation is innocent enough, but you are able to casually turn the conversation to interest points of politics on occasion. [Idealist]

> Mikail of Andryski. His sparring is going well, for a commoner, but you also take this opportunity to impress upon him the importance of social awareness at the Royal Court. [Haughty]

> Someone else. [Hearty]


(2) Making friends (although you talk to everyone at some point during the journey, not all are sought out equally)
> Improve relations with 1 companion (automatically pass and reveal their Loyalty requirement)

> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)

> Improve relations with 3 companions (each will require a moderate Persuade roll)

> Improve relations with 4 companions (each will require a difficult Persuade roll)

Hopefully this addresses the issue raised at the drunken dinner without taking more time than 1 vote
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>>3182131
>> Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]
>> Sir Robert Gilbern. For the most part your conversation is innocent enough, but you are able to casually turn the conversation to interest points of politics on occasion. [Idealist]
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>>3182131
>> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)
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>>3182131
> Tracker Jean. You temper your patience and seek out conversation with the foreign woman. You absolutely -must- get your hands on one of these Wasteland Mustangs somehow. [Hearty]

> Mikail of Andryski. His sparring is going well, for a commoner, but you also take this opportunity to impress upon him the importance of social awareness at the Royal Court. [Haughty]

> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)
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>>3182197
We have a duty to our Squire first.

Second of all, I want to know where we can get a horse like that.
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>>3182131
>> Mikail of Andryski. His sparring is going well, for a commoner, but you also take this opportunity to impress upon him the importance of social awareness at the Royal Court. [Haughty]
He's our squire, it's important to teach him, talk to him and become an unbeatable team

> Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]

> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)
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>>3182131
> Tracker Jean. You temper your patience and seek out conversation with the foreign woman. You absolutely -must- get your hands on one of these Wasteland Mustangs somehow. [Hearty]

> Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]
> Mikail of Andryski. His sparring is going well, for a commoner, but you also take this opportunity to impress upon him the importance of social awareness at the Royal Court. [Haughty]

> Improve relations with 3 companions (each will require a moderate Persuade roll)
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>>3182201
Supporting this
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>>3182131
>(1)
> Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]
> Mikail of Andryski. His sparring is going well, for a commoner, but you also take this opportunity to impress upon him the importance of social awareness at the Royal Court. [Haughty]

Do not waifu the foreign woman

(2)
> Improve relations with 3 companions (each will require a moderate Persuade roll)
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>>3182131
> Mikail of Andryski. His sparring is going well, for a commoner, but you also take this opportunity to impress upon him the importance of social awareness at the Royal Court. [Haughty]
> Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]

I'm honestly torn between Rabe and Gilbern, but I guess that we can gather more details on current politics once we get to Aubrey.

> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)
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>>3182197
+1
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>>3182131
>Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]
>Mikail of Andryski. His sparring is going well, for a commoner, but you also take this opportunity to impress upon him the importance of social awareness at the Royal Court. [Haughty]

(2) Making friends (although you talk to everyone at some point during the journey, not all are sought out equally)
> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)
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>>3182201
>>3182254
>>3182245
Supporting.
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>>3182131
>Sir Robert Gilbern.
>Mikail of Andryski

>Improve relations with 2 companions
shouldnt chat with foreigner women, spend time among our own number instead
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>>3182131
>Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)
Don't care who gets chosen as long it's just two.
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>Mikail of Andryski
>Sir Karlaus Rabe

Companion Rules
Disloyal = 25% Death's Door, may leave your company.
Untested = 50% Death's Door.
Comrade = 100% Death's Door.
Loyal = 100% Death's Door x3 per day.
Brothers for Life = 100% Death's Door x 3 per day, Back-to-Back.
Back-to-Back: If your companion fails an AV test you may ignore the roll. You count as having 0AV next combat round.

Most companions will start out as Untested or Comrade (depending on their quality and relation). Although you may travel with as many companions as you wish, you may only benefit from 2 companions in a combat. This number may be increased by skills or items. Increasing loyalty can be done through wise conversation/persuade choices, buying better equipment and similar actions. Brothers for Life can be unlocked via a side quest specific to a Loyal character, and once unlocked can never fall to a lower tier.

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Persuasion Roll

(1) Mikail of Andryski
>Higher social standing + Reasonable Request
>Companion Loyalty Status: COMRADE
>90DC
0 = Mikail's confidence in you and himself is shaken. (50% chance of reducing loyalty status)
1 = Mikail's lessons with the blade proceed fairly. As for his lessons with the pen and spoken word... Status remains COMRADE.
2 = LOYAL prerequisite revealed.
3 = Mikail shines under your tutelage, approaching the point where he has fair odds of avoiding causing you any embarrassment at Court. Mikail gains LOYAL status. BROTHER FOR LIFE Sidequest revealed.


(2) Sir Karlaus Rabe
>Equal social standing + Reasonable Request
>Companion Loyalty Status: UNTESTED
>70DC
0 = You alienate Sir Rabe and relations sour. Sir Rabe remains at UNTESTED status and further attempts to befriend him suffer -20DC.
1 = Sir Rabe is polite but not friendly. He'd rather be left alone. Sir Rabe remains at UNTESTED status.
2 = Sir Rabe warms to you. Prerequisite for COMRADE status is revealed.
3 = You and Sir Rabe find each other good company and often talk animatedly around the fire long into the night. Sir Rabe gains COMRADE status. Prerequisite for LOYAL status revealed.



6 rolls of 1d100.

Try to smile.
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Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>3182298
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Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>3182298
I am ready to fail
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Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>3182298
Notice us Rabe-senpai
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Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>3182298
Give 'em the house Andrei special smile.
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Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>3182298
Nat 100 incoming.
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Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>3182298
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Why couldn't we roll like that with our proto-waifu?
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>>3182342
Because she wasn't meant to be a waifu thankfully.

I do hope this gives us a bit more of insight on Rabe's hateboner for the House Vancewell though.
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>>3182306
>>3182324
>>3182325
>>3182328
>>3182341
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>>3182350
Apparently we can only have rolls on certain days
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Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>3182298

I love that we have the best rolls when we court our bois. bros for life.
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>>3182298
>>Companion Loyalty Status: COMRADE
Sorry, I have to point out an error, not that it matters with these rolls. Mikail was already LOYAL according to the pastebin although...I can't find in the threads where that happened. So maybe the pastebin was just wrong, or foreshadowing
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>>3182346
How do we get Spicario in this quest?
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>>3182346
Hopefully we can gather from Rabe and Gilbern who exactly Vancewell's 'friends' at Court were as well.
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>>3182305
>>3182306
>>3182324
>>3182325
>>3182328
>>3182341
Perhaps we should avoid wine from now on since we appear more eloquent and amiable without it.
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Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>3182790
Rolling to see if the dice gods agree
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>>3182797
Okay no more wine
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>>3182797
>1 off a critfail
this is dice god's warning. if it isnt then I dont know what is
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>>3182806
In Forgotten's system that's actually 1 off a critical success
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Because really we went at it the wrong way. She's had dozens of suitors that are way better at courting than us and she is sharp as a knife. Outside really good luck Andrei didn't have a chance. What we should have done (20/20 hindsight) is gone the chaste route and just... talked. Shoot the shit. Maybe the difference between us and her suitors with our genuine honesty might have made a dent. Maybe.

But regardless, I think that ship has sailed, but I hope if we meet again we can laugh off that embarrassing night and still be allies/friends.
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>>3182797
Yesss lets get the good rolls out of the way now so we can critfail that next beastman encounter
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>>3182821
The beastman warlord Craven is somewhere out there, just waiting for us to find him and do Cain's will.
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>>3182797
Abstinence from alcohol it is
>>3182821
Stfu it was an important roll
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>>3182812
we're not rolling by contrived's system, rolls like these generally favor the standard one
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>>3182831
Not sure what you mean but forgotten has always been roll under
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>>3182837
I'm just saying, that when people roll stuff like that when not asked by the QM they tend to use roll above because it's the default one. Or at least I do

anyway you are probably a devil trying to coerce us into drinkign wine. I aint listening to u
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>>3182843
Why would Forgotten take any of these rolls that aren't linked to any rolling prompt or during down time?
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Damn fine rolling there, kniggas.

>>3182476
That shouldn't be the case, part of his bonus traits (compared to the other squires) was that he started out at COMRADE instead of UNTESTED. I think only Sir Glasdale has reached LOYAL so far, but I will go back and check.
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>>3182851
I never said he should. what are you on about
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>>3182476
I've checked and it looks like the pastebin was incorrect (now correct!).

It's quite charming (to me at least) that Sir Andrei is more companionable on the open road away from the trappings of society.

If there are any specific subjects that anons would like discussed with Sir Rabe or Mikail please suggest them, for all intents and purposes these two are an open book during this trip.
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>>3183265
I think learning more about Montbrun from Sir Rabe would be valuable information; Vancewell's 'friends', who's who in the region, what feuds exist etc.
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>>3183276
Seconding this anon's suggestions. I also want us to impart some lessons onto our squire--thinking long-term, it would be good to have someone we can pass onto if we die (with minimal impact).
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>>3183276
That can work, though Rabe will only have knowledge of Vancewells friends specific to the Montbrun region. He will be entirely unaware of the possibility of it extending further than that.

>>3183301
Good foresight, though would anons be okay with playing a character not of noble blood in this setting should the worst come to pass?
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>>3183318
Well there's other potential characters we could play without another round of chargen. Sir Andrei's brother perhaps? Being a knight trying to lay low after a 'scandal' might be a refreshing change of experience if shit happens.
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>>3183318
If anything I think I would prefer to pass the mantle off to Mikail if something were to happen to us as at the moment it would make for a more natural transition.
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>>3183265
>more companionable on the open road away from the trappings of society.

I thought this earlier today. It could see Rabe joking about it.
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>>3183318
>>3183348
>>3183350
Obilagationary repost of shekel knight

>be Pascae knight grown cynical after seeing his master knight die in a ditch and seeing the worst of chivalry and Canton society.
>at the beginning believes on only two things: money & bitches
>eventually begins to change due to meeting people who genuinely believe in chivalry and valor and actively try to make the world a better place and begins to fight for those ideals himself.

>defining traits: Cynical & Humble because nothing makes you more humble than realizing you can die like a bitch
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>>3183867
>disregard warrior code, acquire wealth
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>>3183916
He is character sorely tempted by the Path of thrones at least at the beginning, the thing is that the wealth doesn't fill anything substantial in his life it only distracts him from it.
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>>3183950
Don't get carried away with your head canon. It'll end in bitter disappointment.
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>>3183867
I say I would rather have Mikail for the sole purpose of having some sort of continuation of the story (wherever we end up dying). Hell, it doesn't even have to be Mikail if they end up kicking the bucket with our knight, but someone already connected to the story even if that someone is of low born status or isn't even a knight. You don't have to be a proper recognized knight to follow the code after all.
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>>3183964
Yeah this, dont state your opinion as a favt
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Lets not get ahead of ourselves anyway, Sir Andrei hale and hearty. Try to keep him that way.
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>>3183964
IT my interpretation of a character Im pitching, if you disagree with my intrepretation that's fine.

>>3183978
well thats just your opinion

>>3183996
Emile is alive until he's dead I'm not going to an hero him just because I have a pitch I like.
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>>3183867
If you are that one anon that took the idea of Shekel Knight and fell in love with it in the first thread.
I want to let you know that I appreciate your efforts in not letting the idea die and that I will vote for it if Emile dies to critfail land.
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I expect this vote to be somewhat contentious so, as before, 1 post IDs will not be accepted unless linked to an earlier ID.
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>Mikail of Andryski 3 Success
>Mikail is now LOYAL (100% Death's Door chance, x3 per day)
>Mikail BROTHER FOR LIFE Sidequest Revealed: Mikail will consider you a BROTHER FOR LIFE if you successfully nominate him for the Roiguard, the King's personal elite guard.
Noble Aspirations:"Noble blood is an accident of fortune; noble actions characterize the great."
You will also receive a persuade bonus to smoothing over any 'misunderstandings' resulting from Mikail's lack of courtly experience.

>Sir Karlaus Rabe 3 Success
>Sir Rabe is now a COMRADE (100% Death's Door chance)
>Sir Rabe LOYAL Prerequisite revealed: Sir Rabe will become LOYAL if you are reduced from Healthy to Battered or worse status in a combat where Sir Rabe is selected as a companion.
Blood from the Stone: "Men of House Rabe do not consider anyone to be a true friend until they have fought and bled together."

Your escort duties by no means excuse you from your knightly duties, you do not neglect Mikail's training. As wagoners and guards pack up each morning and settle down each night they are invariably treated to the sight of you two sparring by the hour. Mikail invariably ends up in the mud, but each day it happens less often and you have to try a little harder to get him there. At this rate you expect Mikail's aptitude with the knightly weapons to progress steadily without further intervention beyond your daily constitutionals.

It is his lack of courtly manners and education that is of concern. Learning his letters may take time, and honestly might require a dedicated tutor, but the immediate courtly preparation you can begin yourself. You tutor him on restraint and composure, then put him to the test. Unbeknown to him you observe and even subtly encourage the squires of the other knights to tease him with biting comments and snobbish remarks. Each time Mikail does not rise to the barbs and remains stoically indifferent to their jabs. He does not have a witty tongue on him, but silence can be as good an answer as steel to many insults. You are relieved to see that even if Mikail will not be a connoisseur of the courts, he will at least not be the instigator of a social disaster. One of the squires goes to far however, and you are forced to intervene before Mikail is forced to challenge the boy to preserve his and your honour both.

You dismiss Sir Rabe's squire and reveal to Mikail that these minor tests were at your bidding and that Mikail passed with flying colours. You had been concerned that such a tactic might alienate your squire, but instead Mikail seems humbled and grateful that you are taking such grand measures to ensure his proper knightly education in all areas. It is during this conversation that you also invite Sir Rabe to share his opinion.

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"Don't be discouraged by any missteps, lad. Why, even bluebloods like Sir Andrei and myself can find the rigours of courtly to be a burden. Perhaps Sir Andrei finds it less burdensome than I, but we both feel much more at home out here on the open road with fellow men. You know what we say about the Romani up in the mountains?" The Montbrun knight pauses awkwardly, for once holding his tongue. "I-actually, it is perhaps unwise to repeat such jests."

"Oh do go on, Sir Rabe." You are struck with a morbid curiosity that there is something even the gruff Sir Rabe would find indelicate to repeat.

"In Montbrun we say... you Romani men all piss sitting down." To his relief you and Mikail chuckle, not unaware that women in the household often get their way in this Duchy. "What do you say about us from Montbrun, that we eat rocks for breakfast?"

"No, of course not" Mikail grins as you speak, already anticipating the classic border jab. "But the classic Montbrun face indicates that it's not for lack of trying!"

The night passes with much talk and laughter, as does each night after that. You tell Sir Rabe more about the struggle of Romaine against the eternal threat poised by the dread lords of Ardenne and he similarly shares the history of the Montbrun's bulwark against the cannibalistic . Such is the strength of the mighty Montbrun fortifications that not one of the three major Torwatcher citadels has ever fallen to outsider attack.

When you ask him about the local rivalries, especially his hatred of House Vancewell, he can only give you a localized account. He came across the neighboring Vancewell men selling a captured Pegasus to snakemen in return for a brace of Wasteland Mustangs. House Rabe deals only with the human Wasteland settlements for their horseflesh, but not all Montbrun are so discerning. The Pegasus is not the symbol of Duke Montbrun by chance. Binding a Pegasus, let alone selling one into slavery, is an act of sacrilege according to these hardy mountainfolk. These angelic horses are no ordinary beasts but have as much ken and majesty as any human king. Respect and admiration of the Pegasus is expected, their security and protection from poachers (human or snakeman) is demanded.

When Sir Rabe accused Lord Vancewell of turning a blind eye to such activities on his land the whole matter was hushed over well before it gained traction in the Montbrun Court. Without proof his own family could not openly begin a vendetta and Sir Rabe was conveniently encouraged to head to Grenoble to strengthen their ties there.

By the third night of such engaged conversations, you and Karlaus consider one another friends and comfortably address each other by first name without awkwardness.

[2/4]
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*cannibalistic Snakemen of the Wastelands
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[/b]Day Four, Early Afternoon, along the Fallavon-Aubres Border[/b]

On the fourth day one of Sir Gilbern's squires returns to the column at a gallop, pale and breathless.

"There’s a battle ahead!" He gasps, saying that there are beastmen fighting with humans right on the Kingsroad not a mile westward, though he cannot recognise the human combatants.

"Scrag. Sir Andrei!" Tracker Jean snaps, at least she got your title right. "Take the riders up ahead, that's 7 of you including your apprentices, see if you can figure what's going on. I'll try and get this all off the road and concealed as best I can. Even see about turning us around..."

"Sir Gilbern is the senior knight here, he should have command." Sir Gilbern nods in acknowledgement, but motions that he will follow your lead in this matter unless Royal interest is at stake.

"Fatman said nothing 'bout him, only vouched for you. So you're in charge, you make the call when you get there." Regardless, it doesn't look like Tracker Jean was convinced of Sir Gilbern's suitability herself. "Buy us some time if you have to but don't get yourself killed, Major Muttonchops won't ever forgive me if that happens."

And with those vague instructions you find yourself with 6 knightly subordinates, most as well if not better armed than you. Ad-hoc command position though it may be, it is the first time you have ever held a command over fellow nobility.

The eagerly grinning Sir Karlaus Rabe and his young squire that looks like they have yet to hit puberty. The calmly composed Sir Robert Gilbern and his two squires, themselves nervous but each armed as well as any full-spurred knight. There is also your own squire Mikail of Andryski of course, no noble but you've seen his mettle tested before and not found him wanting.

"We ride!" A small cheer goes up. It is not reflected by the caravansary and guards, more concerned with their own panicked tasks, but more than a few sets of eyes pause from their worry and feel a flicker of confidence as your small party canters up the road.

[3/4]
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>>3184133
Top bantz
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[4/4]

The battle is still well underway by the time you arrive, and a much closer run thing than you had initially thought it would be. You recognise the feral forms of the beastfolk from the stories instantly, braying hulks of muscle wielding crude iron weaponry. Few wear any form of armour, some are entirely naked. That makes them no less of a threat to the column of armed human men they have driven off the road, making a last stand at the foot of the hill overlooking the path.

You take a moment to process the bizarre appearance of the formation of men struggling against the Foe. This is no convoy of men-at-arms or other some Cantônian house guard; their banners, arms and even the men themselves are clearly of foreign birth.
You've never seen their kind before with your own eyes, even so you have no difficulty identifying their distinct origin...

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>The chanting shieldwall of axemen with their curled biceps, chain shirts, veiled nasal helms and wicked long-axes mark these as the furious Northmen, warriors from across the frozen sea. Before your very eyes a towering golden-haired slab of muscle leaps forward from the shieldwall and splits a beastman champion from waist to horn like a block of rotten wood. [Norsikaan Huscarls]

> The shouted orders of the tight-knit pike formation of full plate infantry wielding good steel and extravagant garb bear the tell-tale signs of a Freeblade Company from that western island trade power. A flamboyant feathered hat rests atop their officer, laughing as he fires crossbows speedily loaded by his subordinates into the enemy mass. [Langland Mercenaries]

> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3184165
> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
HOPLITES
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>>3184165
>> The shouted orders of the tight-knit pike formation of full plate infantry wielding good steel and extravagant garb bear the tell-tale signs of a Freeblade Company from that western island trade power. A flamboyant feathered hat rests atop their officer, laughing as he fires crossbows speedily loaded by his subordinates into the enemy mass. [Langland Mercenaries]
Hey QM I'm>>3183348 currently out right now.
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>>3184165
What the fuck are these guys doing here? Questions (and plot hooks) for later.

Hmm, we already not!Vikings in BCQ. The unholy combination of England, Murica and landsknecht doesn't sound too bad. But my vote goes to:
> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]

The irony of helping what should be Canton's worst (human) enemy isn't lost on me.
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>>3184165
>> The shouted orders of the tight-knit pike formation of full plate infantry wielding good steel and extravagant garb bear the tell-tale signs of a Freeblade Company from that western island trade power. A flamboyant feathered hat rests atop their officer, laughing as he fires crossbows speedily loaded by his subordinates into the enemy mass. [Langland Mercenaries]


Love me some not empire pikemen
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Even though I voted for the hoplites I still believe that Carthago must be destroyed.
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>>3184165
>The chanting shieldwall of axemen with their curled biceps, chain shirts, veiled nasal helms and wicked long-axes mark these as the furious Northmen, warriors from across the frozen sea. Before your very eyes a towering golden-haired slab of muscle leaps forward from the shieldwall and splits a beastman champion from waist to horn like a block of rotten wood. [Norsikaan Huscarls]
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]

I'm this guy btw >>3182254.
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>>3182828
My post
>>3184165
My vote
>[Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3184165
>> The shouted orders of the tight-knit pike formation of full plate infantry wielding good steel and extravagant garb bear the tell-tale signs of a Freeblade Company from that western island trade power. A flamboyant feathered hat rests atop their officer, laughing as he fires crossbows speedily loaded by his subordinates into the enemy mass. [Langland Mercenaries]
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3182284
This is my I'D btw
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>>3184165
>The chanting shieldwall of axemen with their curled biceps, chain shirts, veiled nasal helms and wicked long-axes mark these as the furious Northmen, warriors from across the frozen sea. Before your very eyes a towering golden-haired slab of muscle leaps forward from the shieldwall and splits a beastman champion from waist to horn like a block of rotten wood. [Norsikaan Huscarls]

No African/Asian/Amerindian option?
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>>3184165
> Could have had some Cat bois
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]


This is >>3182223 me by the way, currently at work
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>>3184165
> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3182790
This is me
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]

>>3184246
none of these options make sense
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>>3184165
>The shouted orders of the tight-knit pike formation of full plate infantry wielding good steel and extravagant garb bear the tell-tale signs of a Freeblade Company from that western island trade power. A flamboyant feathered hat rests atop their officer, laughing as he fires crossbows speedily loaded by his subordinates into the enemy mass. [Langland Mercenaries]
This is a civilized quest for men of distinguished taste. No barbarian peasants!
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3184246
>>3184305
>>3184181
1 ID posters spotted
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>>3184246
>CARTHAGI
>Not inspired by Carthage
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>> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]

>>3184311
I believe anon was referring to subsaharan africans, you know, negroes
Anyway, reposting the map so we know where those fellows are from
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>>3184322
Why are there no isles shown in the map where Tempest Isles are written and marked?

>>3184165
Shouldn't it say in the Knight & Companions pastebin that we have five Adam steps instead of four? We got two Adam steps in the last thread, two more Adam steps in thread #2 and one Adam step in thread #1, so we should have five in total.
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>>3184322
BTW are talking Macedonian phalanx or shorter Greek Hoplites?
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>>3184165
>The chanting shieldwall of axemen with their curled biceps, chain shirts, veiled nasal helms and wicked long-axes mark these as the furious Northmen, warriors from across the frozen sea. Before your very eyes a towering golden-haired slab of muscle leaps forward from the shieldwall and splits a beastman champion from waist to horn like a block of rotten wood. [Norsikaan Huscarls]
Norsca!
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>>3184386
Considering one option is late feudal pikemen my bet is Carthagian/Hellenistic style Hoplites

Y'know for variety
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>>3184386
Classical Greek style hoplites probably with the description of the breastplates and helms.
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>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3184165
>> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3184386
definitely greek, real life carthaginians didnt use macedonian phalanx
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>>3184307
That was me, faggot. Eat a dick.
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>>3184322
Well yeah.

I didn't really just want a rehash of Not! Black Company Quest.

Also I just really like the whole ritualistic spin on honourable combat Aztec and their contemporary nations had.
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>>3184444
Then why didn't you link your post you absolute dingus
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>>3184450
I didn't think it was a controversial vote.

Besides, I voted for the underdog anyways out of nostalgia for the fallen Vikings that never were in BCQ.

Forgotten will never get his Vikings:(
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>>3184559
Forgotten thought it would be contentious. Apparently everyone wants a bunch of "not Greek" boy lovers.
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>>3184839
Look everyones love spartains as much as everyone hates those who fawn over spartans.
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>>3184839
What can i say, they smell nice
After failed attempt at courtship
Combine with 6 succeses at being bros with our boys
Well... Lets say that I stop considering gay option as meme one
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>>3184839
LOL most of the votes Forgotten has said to be contentious so far hasn't really been as such (and I say that as someone who voted for the Free Company)
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Carthaginians are based and redpilled you fags. Forget the greeks and sp*rtans
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>>3184854
Im 100% down with some male "bonding" brothers for life eh.
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The Cathago popularity is unexpected (but not unwelcome for PLOT). I hadn't really expected them to dominate due to the historic enmity with Canton.

Although the theme of their architecture and dress is Greco-Punic I've made sure their caste-based slave-reliant society is not a straight not-Carthage ripoff.
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>>3184978
I'm pretty sure people just thought 'Hey it's hoplites' even though yeah an entire cohort of them in the middle of Canton should be...*interesting* to explain.
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>>3184165
> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]
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>>3185050
There here as peace emissaries, yeaaah
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>>3184854
I honestly don't know how to feel about this after originally starting the Homo Knights thing lol.

Band of Thebes?
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Just be celibate
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>>3185752
Is there an oath to not lie with a woman?
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>>3185783
There is one about not fathering bastards if I remember right
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>>3185830
Easy to take if we just fuck dudes
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>>3184978
Forgotten, could you please answer my question here>>3184373
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>>3185990
1) The isles are southward of the map

2) You are right, the pastebin has been corrected.

Cheers, as shown in BCQ I sometimes miss these details.
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>>3186066
We all make mistakes so it's no problem.

Thanks for the answers, I appreciate it.
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A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
> The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]

The Carthagi Hoplites are not mute automatons, the occasional exerted grunt or pained cry erupts from their ranks as a beastman blade finds its mark. But for the most part they hold the bristling defensive line of shield and spear in contemptuous silence, ill at odds with the roaring mob of barbarian creatures assailing them. The soldiers are lightly armoured by Cantonian standards, bearing only a helm, breastplate and greaves. However, they fight with a synergy and utter disregard of casualties that a line of Canton men-at-arms could only dream of. Most hoplites bear the distinct spear and shield in tight formation, but a few skirmishers pelt the enemy with javelin and arrow from behind the phalanx.

You see the ground littered with the fallen from both sides, no more than two dozen Hoplites remain standing against a force twice their size. From the number of corpses, the battle started with double the number of those still fighting and each side seems committed to fighting to the last. You're surprised, both at the discipline of the foreigners and the unexplained determination of the Foe which is pressing hard at the flanks of the phalanx despite their own significant losses.

Although the Hoplites fight in eerie silence, they are clearly communicating to coordinate their phalanx. Sharp warhorn toots and rhythmic shield clangs direct the dwindling formation's movements. Their cloaked leaders, one red and one green, point their spears and speak in short sharp bursts of their language. The figure in red is forced out of formation by a surge in the enemy ranks, surrounded and almost certainly doomed. The green leader clangs his shield sharply and leaps to their comrades aid with two of the other green-clad skirmishers. One is cut down immediately with a scream, but clearly these warriors are no slouches in individual combat, with whirling sweeps of their spear and shortsword several beastmen die in seconds, as the phalanx drags the red leader back to safety.

[1/2]
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>>3186071

[2/2]

Neither force appears to have notices you, and the rear left of the beastmen flank is enticingly open, spread thin over the flat Kingsroad as the warband presses in for the kill. Cluttered infantry on open ground and flat terrain. Cavalrymen dream of such things.

"Hah! Hahahaha!" Sir Rabe cackles, chomping at the bit nearly as much as his steed. " Never in my life have I seen Glory delivered so plainly into mine lap. The Almighty shines upon us today!"

"It is indeed fortunate timing, if we wish to get involved." You and the others look askance at Sir Gilbern at his hesitation. The Order Reginate shrugs. "I look forward to the fight, but one must question why armed men of Nova Cathagi are marching on Canton roads."

You nod. Once a Carthagi colony itself, the fertile southern shores of Romaine have ever been coveted by those across the sea.The Carthagi slavers are especially hated in Romaine of all the duchies. The Cathagi come to Pascae to trade, and Romaine to raid. But to find them here, on the Aubrey-Fallavon border? Inconceivable. Unless this is the vanguard of some insanely successful invasion force no one has heard of, there must be another explanation for their presence.

"Monsieur Lireux, hand Sir Andrei my spare lance." Sir Gilbern notices your skeptical look. "I would not wish to leave you ill-equipped IF we commit to battle of course, Sir. The decision is yours."

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(1) To Battle!(?)
> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]

> "Hold a moment, sirs. Our duty is to the people of Canton, not foreign soldiers." Watch the battle unfold without offering assistance. [Idealist]

> "I'd sooner kiss a Basilisk than fight alongside slaver scum. Back to the wagons." Leave the foreigners to their fate. [Haughty]

(2) Battle Gear
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey. You will owe Sir Gilbern 1 Wealth should it shatter
>Refuse the War Lance. You would rather not be in debt to this man of intrigue, even for such a huge advantage.

There is a reason I keep switching between Carthagi and Cathagi, but you don't need to figure that out yet. Just a (bad) joke.
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>>3186074
>"Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.
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>>3186074
>"Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.

Hell yeah! Finally, we have a War Lance.
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>>3186074
>> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey. You will owe Sir Gilbern 1 Wealth should it shatter
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>>3186074
>"Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.
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>>3186074
>"Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.
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>>3186074
>> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey. You will owe Sir Gilbern 1 Wealth should it shatter
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>>3186074
> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.

inb4 Craven leads these Beastmen.
Also, reminder of a War Lance's stats:
>Doubles Damage on the Charge (Doubles or 3 Success means the Lance remains unbroken)
>-20AV to Foe
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>>3186074
>”This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.
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>>3186102
>inb4 u lil shit
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>>3186074
>"Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.


Just look at that delicious Got the Jump bonus.

First post ever in knight quest, but I followed BCQ quest consistently
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>>3186074
> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

>Refuse the War Lance. You would rather not be in debt to this man of intrigue, even for such a huge advantage.

How do we know it's not a shoddy lance? What's the risk of it shattering?
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>>3186074
>Doubles Damage on the Charge (Doubles or 3 Success means the Lance remains unbroken)
>-20AV to Foe

So one failure and it's broken? Fuck that.
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>>3186154
We need 2 or 3 successes on attack (based on DC) so we should probably used on the first charge then throw it away for the sword
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>>3186074
(1)
>This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

(2)
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.
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>>3186074
>"This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey
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>>3186158
It straight up says that we need 3 success or to roll a doubles for it to remain unbroken.

GFL.
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>>3186074
>> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
>Refuse the War Lance. You would rather not be in debt to this man of intrigue, even for such a huge advantage.
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>>3186074
>> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.
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>>3186202
Not sure why my ID changed, I'm
>>3184431
>>3180560
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>>3186074

> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.

Big money, no whammies.
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>>3186198
We should use it for first round as our DC should be greatly in our favor. Charging at flank of unaware enemy and having support of some great knights.
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The vote it not get close, but it is obvious that battle will be joined.

I will assume you select Sir Rabe and Mikail as your companions. I will begin the battle in roughly 36 hours, that should make it the weekend for most people around the globe, and continue the run to the conclusion. Regardless of the outcome (Almighty grace our rolls) I think that will be a good point to end the thread and I'll probably have take the following week off due to IRL obligations anyway.

>TL;DR battle run in 36 hours
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>>3186074
> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.

WE KNIGGAS RIDE!

>>3186139
>inb4 Montbrunfag shows up again and autisms the thread into another storm of shit
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>>3186198
Better to take the advantage and lose the tiny bit of wealth it will cost us instead of ending up dead.
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>>3186214
I agree with the general idea of this. Let's use the lance but switch ASAP; it probably won't be too useful in the following turns anyway.

> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]
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>>3186074
>> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]
>>Refuse the War Lance. You would rather not be in debt to this man of intrigue, even for such a huge advantage.

>>3186220
I wouldn't say 1/3rd of our war chest is a "tiny bit of wealth"
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>>3186220
>implying any advantage will save us from the upcoming triple-critfail
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>>3186220
Even better to half-ass it and let the Carthagi take the brunt of the pain.

Why the fuck are they here, anyways, slaving scum.
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>>3186226
Its literally the minimum cost the system affords and we're making money from this caravan anyway.

>>3186227
T H R E E T H R E A D S

>>3186248
Eh better mankind than beastmen even if they are slaver scum, my bet is they are mercenaries looking for work.

That means conflict and conflict means glory and work.
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>>3186278
Yeah the money system is rough, i was kinda hoping it would be like the rictor scale. Never liked the abstract money thing games like blade of the iron throne had.
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>>3186296
Eh it's okay there a time for micro and a time for macro, considering knightly endeavors generally aren't of purely economical nature this is a case for macro being the preferred since we are a knight and we are dealing with money and equipment worth more than a peasant sees in their entire lifetime.
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>>3186302
Still like 8 wealth making somthing that costs 1 free would kinda make sense givin how much more rich that seems according to the benefits.

This honestlt seens gamey where we just wamt our weath at that highest point then spend anything we get above that liberally.
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>>3186307
>Still like 8 wealth making somthing that costs 1 free would kinda make sense givin how much more rich that seems according to the benefits.

Wut?

>This honestlt seens gamey where we just wamt our weath at that highest point then spend anything we get above that liberally.

That's basically the temptation, its getting there and not compromising Emiles morals that will be the issue.
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>>3186333
Like if 1 wealth is megear and 7 is rich the clearly there is more the a 7x multiplier between them.

Does that mean if we buy somthing for 1 wealth while poor we are buying a far cheeper version of that item then of we were rich, same with the caravan. This kind of extrapolation of wealth bothers me becuase it really dosnt make much sense.
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>>3180331
This has the wealth table
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>>3186363
You are overthinking things, spending wealth and losing access to a tier of lifestyle simply means we spent a little too much and cannot continue to live within the means of that lifestyle in the short term
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>>3186074
> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]
>Refuse the War Lance. You would rather not be in debt to this man of intrigue, even for such a huge advantage.
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>>3186217
>>3186074
> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

>Refuse the War Lance. You would rather not be in debt to this man of intrigue, even for such a huge advantage. Thank him for his offer though.

Forgotten, I have a problem with the issue of having to give him 1 Wealth back if the War lance breaks. Taking into account he has offered it to us, freely, to use as we see fit in battle and this is his spare lance, wouldn´t it be stingy too ask us to cover the costs if it breaks?

Like, a war lance breaking seems like a common happening in battle. Even though we might feel obligated to pay him back if we break it, he has given us, by definition, a weapon which is very likely to break in this battle and indeed it is expected too. To ask for money back seems too petty for me, bordering on entrapment even.

It is like if I give somebody a knife and ask him to pay to sharpen it again, as it has got a little blunt from the usage. It was expected to go blunt if I used it, and while I have the obligation to sharpen it back if I had asked you for the damm knife, you insistin on me paying you for something that in appearance was freely and charitably given (we are going to enter a battle, for the Almighty´s sake) speaks very badly of your character.

Forgive the tism.
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>>3186478
Maybe it's kind of a cultural thing in Canton, where it is expected in the setting that people are obliged to return or replace somebody else's lance, and Forgotten just explained it to us. Just throwing in a guess
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>>3186074
Changing my vote (>>3186102) to this:
> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]
>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey.

If we accept the War Lance it's better to go for the Audacious stance. It means that every damage is *quadrupled*.
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>>3186478
Yeah this. We might as well just buy the lance off him outright if that's how it's going to be.
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>>3186478
I would draw the distinction between lending someone equipment and freely giving someone a gift. If you had a spare horse you keep in reserve, but lend it to a dismounted knight who gets it killed during battle, I imagine you (as a player and knight) might be annoyed if they did not at least offer to replace the steed.

As >>3186528 has indicated, returning the value of the lance should it shatter is considered gentlemanly for a knight. I would point out that Sir Gilbern is not actually demanding Sir Andrei replace it, but accepting the lance on the eve of battle without insisting you will do so would be considered by most Cantonians to be kind of a dick move.

You may, of course, never offer to return the lance and take the gift at its face value but that would guarantee that Sir Gilbern regards you as an unscrupulous cad.
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>other Knigga does Emile a solid
>go full shekel knight over the decision
Accept the Lance and slay these beasts where they stand
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I understand your frustration, believe me, but I knew a hardcore coin system versus abstract wealth would be the death of me. At least in this system, when you buy an item it includes the ongoing investment and equipment required to keep it functional and useful. I simply cannot be bothered keeping track of minor expenses like lodging, food and what the actual coin value of a caravan share might be (Almighty help me if I needed to estimate economic returns on trade).

As for your other point, no. Wealth indicates spending money, represented either by actual coin or items of value easily traded. You could be a landed knight with 10+ Wealth in property, but only have 1-2 Wealth as you struggle to make ends meet in the short term before harvest. Or you could be a knight without land but flush from victory covered in 10+ Wealth, living the high life in the short term but with a pool of riches that will quickly decline once you start spending it.
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>>3187046
For >>3186363
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>>3187046
Ok that makes more sense it being a more solid value. And yeah a solid money system is a pain in the ass but far easier defined.
sorry for complaining about it ive just had bad experiances with that kind of system in the past.
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>>3187060
On the plus side, it probably accurately represents the lack of attention to financial detail one would expect from a knight. Unless we were playing shekel knight.
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>>3187082
Lol skekel knight gets a wholly different money system and we spend 70% of tjr quest micromanaging our funds.
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>>3187105
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>>3186074
>> "This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!" Join battle against the Beastmen. [Hearty] + [Audacious Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey. You will owe Sir Gilbern 1 Wealth should it shatter
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>>3186074
>> "Did the Brothers not teach us 'No man shall stand alone'? Foreign or not, we shall come to their aid." Join battle against the Beastmen. [Idealist] + [Belligerent Charge]

>Accept the War Lance. You promise to return or replace it upon reaching Aubrey. You will owe Sir Gilbern 1 Wealth should it shatter
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>>3187026
>>3187046
Sorry if I am being too nitpicky. I really like the Wealth system and don´t like causing ou frustration for a very good quest.

My issue here>>3186478 is that we are talking of a war lance, not a horse. A war lance is supposed to shatter in battle barring exceptional circunstances, while losing a horse, while posible, is not as common.

This is too shown by the rules you have provided us. From all the weapons I remember, a War lance is the only one which could shatter, and it only takes less than three successes to do so, while losing a horse requires a fumble (100) AND rolling high enough in the JustFuckMyShitUp Table you shown us in the very first thread.

By fluff and rules, he has offered us a fragile weapon. Even if we have a very good position, it is likely we will lose it. To be fair, taking into account he is better off than us AND he was the one to offer AND the weapon in question is one that is expected to shatter, I would find chivalrous that he would deny any sort of payment for the war lance when we offer it.
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>>3187610
I don't mind a nitpick myself. Tourney lances are designed to shatter (and cost nothing in-game) while War Lances are not designed to shatter, although they often can under the enormous strain.

>To be fair, taking into account he is better off than us AND he was the one to offer AND the weapon in question is one that is expected to shatter, I would find chivalrous that he would deny any sort of payment for the war lance when we offer it.
You frakking double nigger that's exactly what I had planned, I was going to call a vote to offer to return/pay the lance after battle and then Sir Gilbern would graciously refuse (and gain Comrade status).

But your jewness figured out my plan.
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>>3187026
Eeeeh, shit. Me on mobile. Did I just fuck our chance at gaining COMRADE status and Destroy what would be a pretty good escene?
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>>3187669
Nah, I'll just allow the scene and bonus after the battle without the need for a vote.
Assuming either of you survive.
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>>3187648
We like our shekels
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>looking for the beastmen stats in the archive
>I know I've already written them up but when did I last use them?
>mfw
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>>3188197
First thread famalamapai.
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>>3188197
Just follow the trail of tears
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Alright guys, everything is ready to rock and roll. It's near unanimous for accepting the War lance but due to switched votes it's a tie between Audacious and Beligerent on the first round.

First roll under gets their choice picked. Regardless of results I will see you kniggas here for the battle rolls in 20 hours.

>DC50
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Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>3188287
Audacious
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Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>3188287
Audacious
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Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>3188287
I would vote but i don't remember the differences between audacious and belligerent
I am, however, as far as roleplay goes, more for slaying beastmen infringing on our fair king's road with their lives than for helping carthagi slavers out of the goodness of our heart
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>>3188291
>>3188318
>>3188321
Thank the almighty that we aren't rolling for the combat.
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Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>3188287
Need some help guys?

>Audacious
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Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>3188287
I think the dice gods are telling us to go Beligerent
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Like drawing venom from the wound, the bad rolls aren't removed from the combat pool.
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>>3188335
Christ no we're good mate thanks
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>>3188346
*are?
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Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>3188287
AUD
AC
IOUS

BY YOUR POWERS COMBINED
WE ARE THUNDERCATS
OO-RAH
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>>3188427
VERILY
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Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>3188427
Finally
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Rolled 66 (1d100)

audacious i guess, i think that's what we're rolling for

just gotta go to sleep right now. long day. hope this roll helps love you
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>>3188483
Y-you too
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>>3188291
>>3188318
>>3188321
>>3188335
>>3188342
>>3188438
>>3188483

Jesus christ guys... calm the fuck down. Thank god this was to decide how to attack and not how to die
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Here are the differences between Audacious and Belligerent for anyone who forgot them or doesn't know them:

>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.

>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled.

Forgotten should include the mechanical effects of combat stances in the choices.
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Vodka is good,
Vodka is great.
Don't be late for battle,
In 12 hours we will test fate
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>>3189074
>>3188533
And people still want to waifu anything other than the QM
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Nice to see our rolls are as crap as ever.
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>>3189107
As is tradition
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Rolled 62 (1d100)

>>3189089
I love you long time
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>>3189119
Love you longer time.
God bless [nation state]
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Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>3189119
I'm so disappointed that you didn't roll 69
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>>3189119
Damn. That might be the wine speaking
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Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>3189130
There you go wasting our hard earned good rolls
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>>3189131
>>3189119
I must screen cap this for posterity
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>>3189131
i thought it was vodka

been a while since i've been drunk and not just buzzed, hope you enjoyed/are enjoying yourself
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>>3189168
Vodka is temporary
Valour is forever
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IF SHE BREATHE, SHE A THOT
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>>3189192
Slotting floppies?
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>>3189192
Based and redpilled
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>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_ypna0s2II

This is a great video on Knights and Chivalry.
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>>3189089
Your right as players we should wifu our illustrious QM. Quick someone draw lewds
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>>3189255
Nice lecture though the fact that he even acknowledges SJWs irritates me
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>>3189192
So if they are undead they are best girl?
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>>3189471
Clearly
>They are never "tired" or have a "headache"
>Extremely flexible
>Don't get fat
>Won't eat your French fries after saying they aren't hungry
What else could you want?
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>>3189508
Catgirl duh.

Also I think Henry would feel strongly against dipping his pen in the company ink . . . Literally.
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Salve Reginae have mercy on my sins. We will start rolling in 3 hours.
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>>3189755
>laying with Beastmen
Someone tar this fool
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>>3190139
What if this beatman shows all the ideals of knighthood and shed his previous life.
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>>3190330
Burn it, salt it and push on the ashes
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>>3190139
Catgirls aren't beastmen. Clearly they're divine blessings.

I mean, better than rotten pushy, self lubricant not withstanding.
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>>3190330
Surely you jest. Tar this fool with the other one
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>>3190330
What part of "righteous slaying in the name of all that is holy" do you not understand?
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Honestly looking back on things though we'd probably should have hit on the Sister instead of Lady Natalia; it would have probably gone better.
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>>3190730
Emile is just shit at none bro activities
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>>3190730
It doesn't matter anyway and it was a good lesson for our protag
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Thread is archived, here: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Sworn%20to%20Valour

Now's the time, it's do or die kniggas.

Cathago Hoplite theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YT3jTtLbb0
Cantônian lance charge theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1qzm3UUTrg


>Battle is Evenly Matched
>Battle Progress 50DC
You have intervened just as the Hoplites were making their last stand. You will need to capitalize on your charge to ensure that the battle swings in your favour.
>Scatter Infantry Riding Test: AUTO-PASSED
Due to charging in formation into a disorganised enemy flank, no Riding test is required to reduce all Foe infantry in this encounter to Battered. A Riding test will still be required to disengage or regain the charge bonus in any further combat encounter during this battle.
Winning Personal Combat should read:
Skirmish (dozens of combatants) = +20DC to Battle Progress
Engagement (hundreds of combatants) = +10DC to Battle Progress
Massive Battle (thousands of combatants) = +5DC to Battle Progress
These can be improved through skills and items.


[1/3]
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>>3190956

”I thank you kindly, Sir.” You accept the lance from Sir Gilbern’s squire, appreciating the knightly gesture.

”So… this means we’re fighting then?” Sir Rabe grins, though his young squire seems visibly less enthused.

You allow a moment to pass before speaking. ”Mikail.”

”Yes, milord?” Your squire answers nervously, clearly struggling to remember whether he has forgotten to tighten or clean some part of your armour.

”What road is this?”

”Uhh… the Kingsroad, milord?”

”Well, that’s that.” You wheel your horse around to your fellow Cantônians, gesturing to the road with your lance. ”This road belongs to the King! Men of Canton, let's clear the way!"

”Huzzah!” Your fellows cry, slamming down visors and hefting their weapons.
You spur your destrier Hannibal into a gallop straight down the road, levelling your lance at the rear ranks of the beastman only now noticing the clatter of hooves.

[2/3]
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>>3190971

[3/3]

Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad

>Audacious Charge: Halve AV, +2 Dismount Severity. Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled.

Sir Emile Andrei, Young Knight of Romaine: Healthy
Mikail of Andryski, Squire to Sir Andrei: Healthy
Sir Karlaus Rabe, Young Knight of Montbrun: Healthy
>Combat = +80DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, War Lance +0DC, Breastplate and Helm +10DC, Mikail +5DC, Sir Rabe +15DC, Mounted +10DC, Charge +15DC, Mark of Cain +5DC, Blademaster +10DC]
>Armour Value = 23AV [Breastplate and Helm +20AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +5AV] /2 Audacious
>Combat Re-Rolls = 0

VS

Longhorn Beastman Foe, One-Eye:Battered
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Dirtclaw Battered
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Stumblehoof Battered
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Gnasher Battered
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Lockjaw Battered
>Combat = 50DC [Battered +0DC, Longhorn Experience +5DC, Brute strength +5DC, Rough Iron Axe +0DC, x 4 Battle Brother +40DC]
>Armour Value = 20AV [Rough hide +5AV, Wooden Shield +15AV] 0AV for War Lance hits

Crit-fail = Suffer a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage sustained AND dismounted/disarmed)
0 Success = Suffer a solid blow (2 degrees of damage sustained)
1 Success = Exchange glancing blows (1 degree of damage inflicted and sustained)
2 Success = Inflict a solid blow (2 degrees of damage inflicted)
3 Success = Inflict a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage inflicted)
Crit-pass = Inflict a killing blow (what it says on the tin)

Doubles Pass = +1 damage ignores opponent AV or Dismounted/Disarmed penalty
Doubles Fail = Dismounted and/or Disarmed penalty


> (1) Personal Combat DC 75
>3 rolls of 1d100
>(2) Hannibal Destrier Attack DC 33
>Mounted DC 33
>1 roll of 1d100
>(3) Battle Progress Evenly Matched 50DC
>3 rolls of 1d100

7 rolls of 1d100, sires.

This is the King’s Highway!
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Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>3191013
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Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>3191013
For King and Canton!
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WAIT scratch that!
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Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>3191013
>>3191015
oh god why
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>>3191018
Nevermind, just a formatting issue. Personal combat should be DC80.

>>3191015
Bad luck chum.
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Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>3191013
I guess I'm Hannibal

I apologize in advance.
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Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>3191013
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Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>3191013
Raaargh
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Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>3191015
NONONONO YOU HAD ONE JOB
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So we did okay on personal combat, our horse missed, and the battle is going in the Beastman's favor
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>>3191030
>>3191032
Well, i'm not the only one with trash rolls.
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>>3191037
Our success in personal combat should help turn the tide in battle progress. We only lost one point in progress, we just need a couple good rolls in the next turn and all will be well
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>>3191057
Knock on wood
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>>3191037
I think the 2 sways things in our favor? Ot entirely sure
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>>3191082
You know it
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>-1 Battle Progress [4]
>8 Damage Inflicted!
>Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Gnasher is SLAIN
>Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Lockjaw is SLAIN


Although you’ve charged into battle before with Father’s men-at-arms, this is the first time you have ever formed a lance with fellow knights from across all of Cantôn. You feel the thrill as the distances closes, the foremost rank of beastmen milling in panicked dread at the onrushing horseflesh. Many a time has the Foe been broken under the hooves of the Cantôn nobility.

The moment of contact is a colliding of steel on flesh, the neighs of your warhorses and the shriek of the unfortunates ground into the dirt beneath them is deafening. Your lance dips into the chest of one opponent, impaling them as easily as one might use a fork at dinner. Your lance does not so much break as it shatters into a thousand pieces, you pay no heed to the splinters that clatter against your helm and score Hannibal’s neck. You are both trained for such things. The momentum of your charger itself claims another beastman, the creature is slammed into the ground where it mulched under the hooves of Sir Rabe behind you.

You had heard these brutish thugs were cowardly things, brave enough when stealing livestock or murdering peasants, but quick to fade away in the face of real warriors. You see little evidence of this here, despite the losses and shock of the new enemy the horde presses ever harder on the Carthagi, forcing the hoplites back even as they turn to combat a more familiar foe. You realise the beastmen will not break that easily, casting aside your shattered lance and drawing your blade even as Hannibal leaps over your first kills in the press of beastfolk.

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>Cautious - Double AV (Max 80), Total unsaved damage to Foe is halved (Rounding up)
>Guarded - Exchange of Blows does not inflict or sustain damage.
>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged.
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled.
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What we need is the black fog of death from BCQ. Forgotten got smart and either did nothing similar or its deep down the path of thorns. Be the most hated person in Canton but literally unkillable
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>>3191126
>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged.
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>>3191126
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191126
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191126
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191126
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted
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Definite swing towards belligerent there so I'll call the vote.
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>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted

Sir Emile Andrei, Young Knight of Romaine: Healthy
Mikail of Andryski, Squire to Sir Andrei: Healthy
Sir Karlaus Rabe, Young Knight of Montbrun: Healthy
>Combat = +70DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, Castle-forged Arming Sword +5DC, Breastplate and Helm +10DC, Mikail +5DC, Sir Rabe +15DC, Mounted +10DC, Mark of Cain +5DC, Blademaster +10DC]
>Armour Value = 45AV [Breastplate and Helm +20AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +5AV]
>Combat Re-Rolls = 0

VS

Longhorn Beastman Foe, One-Eye:Battered
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Dirtclaw Battered
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Stumblehoof Wounded
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Gnasher SLAIN
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Lockjaw SLAIN
>Combat = 30DC [Battered +0DC, Longhorn Experience +5DC, Brute strength +5DC, Rough Iron Axe +0DC, x 2 Battle Brother +20DC]
>Armour Value = 20AV [Rough hide +5AV, Wooden Shield +15AV]

Crit-fail = Suffer a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage sustained AND dismounted/disarmed)
0 Success = Suffer a solid blow (2 degrees of damage sustained)
1 Success = Exchange glancing blows (1 degree of damage inflicted and sustained)
2 Success = Inflict a solid blow (2 degrees of damage inflicted)
3 Success = Inflict a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage inflicted)
Crit-pass = Inflict a killing blow (what it says on the tin)
Doubles Pass = +1 damage ignores opponent AV or Dismounted/Disarmed penalty
Doubles Fail = Dismounted and/or Disarmed penalty


> (1) Personal Combat DC 90
>3 rolls of 1d100
>(2) Hannibal Destrier Attack DC 33
>Mounted DC 33
>1 roll of 1d100
>(3) Battle Progress Evenly Matched 50DC
>3 rolls of 1d100

7 rolls of 1d100, squires.

Press on!
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Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>3191157
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Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>3191157
Forwards!
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Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>3191157
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Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>3191157
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>>3191164
Good job anon!
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Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>3191157
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>>3191164
Horaaay! go Hannibal!
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Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>3191157
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>>3191170
>>3191173
Oh shit...
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Hey Forgotten can you change your system to roll under please
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Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>3191157
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>>3191177
>not sure of serious
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Andrei and his horse kicks some Beastman ass, but we are losing the battle looks like
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>>3191176
>>3191179
Yeah, went just like i predicted.
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>>3191170
>>3191173
>>3191179
The hoplites are fugged
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>>3191182
And by under I mean above of course, easy mistake to make the keys are right next to each other
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Rolled 64, 35, 27, 72 = 198 (4d100)

>>3191158
>>3191160
>>3191163
A double-doubles for personal combat?

>>3191164
Hannibal actually does something??

>>3191170
>>3191173
>>3191179
>beastmen not giving a shit about horrific casualties

>>3191177
Nah

Rolling for primitive beastman AV 20.
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>>3191185
Fucking hoplites getting carried.
STAB MORE BEASTMEN YOU SLAVING FUCKS
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>>3191158
>>3191160
We got doubles, cheers anon.
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>>3191197
>>3191188
Eh the world won't miss a couple more slavering Carthagi, amirite?? /s
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>>3191185
We not only get exp for slaying the beastmen, but we also get to loot the hoplites! best of both worlds in all honesty now that I think of it
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>>3191197
I would actually be impressed at the Beastman who makes his Armor save.

As in my eyebrows would be slightly raised as I smite him in the name of the Brothers
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Did two of them dying not affect our DC for battle progress? Shouldn't it have gone from evenly matched to overwhelming force?
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>>3191223
It's winning the entire personal combat, not individual kills, that make the difference.
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>>3191236
I guess I'm confused by the graphic with the battle progress stuff. It says facing 3 humanoid foes is an overwhelming force with a 70 DC.
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>>3191244
Ah, I see how that might be confusing. The battle DC determines how many foes you face in personal combat, not the other way around.
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>>3191254
Ah gotcha. Carry on sir
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>>3191157
>Mark of Cain +5DC
>(1) Mark of Cain +5DC to Combat when less than Healthy
Are you sure that it's active?
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>-2 Battle Progress [2]
>7 Damage Inflicted!
>Longhorn Beastman Foe, One-Eye: SLAIN
>Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Dirtclaw SLAIN
>Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Stumblehoof SLAIN

You witness one of Sir Gilbern’s squires torn from his saddle, screaming as the beastmen surround their dismounted opponent. A hairy brute with long spiralling horns plants a hoof on the squire’s backplate, pressing them down as they heft a crude axe overhead. Mikail and Sir Rabe spur their steeds onwards, Sir Rabe’s axe claims the life of one beastman and your squires buries his hatchet in the face of another. By accident or design they clear the way for you to rush to the aid of Sir Gilbern’s squire.

Your loyal mount Hannibal must hate these stinking creatures as much as you do. The longhorn’s grotesque speckled eyes widen in fear as Hannibal rears up, hooves flailing with an outraged scream. One steel shod hoof finds its mark, crushing the brow of the beastman so brutally that you can see the eye bulge and pop out.

”Get up! Now boy, before they close ranks!” You whirl at the shocked and muddied squire, as the hoplite phalanx teeters on the verge of collapse more beastmen rush to combat the new threat.

-----------------------------------

You have broken through the enemy lines! +20DC to Battle Progress. You now have the chance to press your advantage, or to disengage and leave the flagging Carthagi to their fate.
>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
>Enough, you’ve done what you can. [Retreat]
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>>3191266
Damn, you're right. So the OG DC actually was 75. Thankfully I don't think that cost us anything. Cheers for your honesty, anon.
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>>3191282
>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
Is there any doubt?
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>>3191282
>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
We'll run these dogs into the ground where they belong
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>>3191282
>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
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>>3191282
>>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
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>>3191282
>>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
Imagine voting anything else
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>>3191282
>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
Obviously
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>>3191299
If anyone wanted to vote otherwise I'm not sure you're playing the right quest.
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>>3191282
>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
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>>3191282
>>Onwards, ever onwards! [Attempt another charge]
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>>3191306
Shekel knight would withdraw and wait to loot the bodies
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Riding Roll
>100DC
>-20DC 1st round of combat
>-20DC 2nd round of combat
>60DC

0 = Terrain or confusion stalls your advance, the enemy is able to seize the initiative. [Combat, +1 Foe Re-Roll (temp)]
1 = A battle is a messy thing, sporadic melee breaks out in scattered pocket. [Combat, no charge bonus]
2 = Breaking through their lines, your formation retains its cohesion push on. [Combat, charge bonus]
3 = The Foe scatters before your relentless advance. [Combat, charge bonus, +1 Re-Roll (temp)][/spoiler]

3 rolls of 1d100.
Retreat? Like some sort of peasant?
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Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>3191327
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Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>3191327
Nat 100 baby
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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>3191327
>>3191328
uh oh
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Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>3191327
Let us ride!
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Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>3191327
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>>3191328
>>3191331
Oh crap.
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>>3191333
Too late!

>>3191335
Oh THANK GOD
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>>3191335
Thank the Almighty that you're late.
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>>3191328
>>3191331
>>3191332
>>3191333
>>3191335
I want off this rollercoaster ride
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Beastmen are our bane.
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>>3191335
Jesus Christ there is something wrong with me. I rolled the 99 in a previous thread
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Dunno whether its confirmation bias or anything but I swear we always get tons of high rolls no matter the thread.
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>1 Success
>Combat, no charge bonus

”The Carthagi are faltering!” Sir Rabe yells as the beastmen reel back from your initial charge. He’s not wrong, the phalanx has broken up and each hoplite is reduced to fighting an individual battle. Lightly armoured and often weaker than their opponents, the Carthagi casualties begin to mount.

”If the Carthagi won’t kill these cretins then we will!” You grit your teeth as a small huddle of beastmen rush your band. ”By our bloody selves if we have to…”

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>Cautious - Double AV (Max 80), Total unsaved damage to Foe is halved (Rounding up)
>Guarded - Exchange of Blows does not inflict or sustain damage.
>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged.
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled
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>>3191356
You just aren't rolling in the right quest.
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>>3191348
I love the recurring theme in this quest when Beastmen always manage to surprise us and make us regret underestimating them even though they're supposed to be low-level cannon fodder enemies.
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>>3191368
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191365
Over the past 19 counted rolls, 6 were under 50
I don't want to count how many were under 60/70 because I'm sure it's going to be depressing

>>3191368
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191368
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
I really want to vote Audacious but I'm scared of a critfail.
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>>3191368
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191368
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191381
Wow that is depressing.
>>3191373
Makes you think though we roll this badly against Beastmen how are we ever going to fight anything stronger
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>>3191368
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted

Sir Emile Andrei, Young Knight of Romaine: Healthy
Mikail of Andryski, Squire to Sir Andrei: Healthy
Sir Karlaus Rabe, Young Knight of Montbrun: Healthy
>Combat = +65DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, Castle-forged Arming Sword +5DC, Breastplate and Helm +10DC, Mikail +5DC, Sir Rabe +15DC, Mounted +10DC, Blademaster +10DC]
>Armour Value = 45AV [Breastplate and Helm +20AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +5AV]
>Combat Re-Rolls = 0

VS

Longhorn Beastman Foe, Oaktooth:Healthy
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Pawstream Healthy
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, BrakenHealthy

>Combat = 35DC [Healthy +5DC, Longhorn Experience +5DC, Brute strength +5DC, Rough Iron Axe +0DC, x 2 Battle Brother +20DC]
>Armour Value = 20AV [Rough hide +5AV, Wooden Shield +15AV]

Crit-fail = Suffer a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage sustained AND dismounted/disarmed)
0 Success = Suffer a solid blow (2 degrees of damage sustained)
1 Success = Exchange glancing blows (1 degree of damage inflicted and sustained)
2 Success = Inflict a solid blow (2 degrees of damage inflicted)
3 Success = Inflict a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage inflicted)
Crit-pass = Inflict a killing blow (what it says on the tin)

Doubles Pass = +1 damage ignores opponent AV or Dismounted/Disarmed penalty
Doubles Fail = Dismounted and/or Disarmed penalty


> (1) Personal Combat DC 80
>3 rolls of 1d100
>(2) Hannibal Destrier Attack DC 33
>Mounted DC 33
>1 roll of 1d100
>(3) Battle Progress Overwhelming Force 70DC
>3 rolls of 1d100

7 rolls of 1d100, squires.

Press on!
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>>3191368
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>3191400
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Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>3191400
GOD PLEASE HAVE MERCY
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>>3191400
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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>3191400
Third time's the charm lads
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Rolled 97 (1d100)

>>3191400
Voting late, forgetting dice, this does not bode well
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Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>3191400
inb4 100
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Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>3191400
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>>3191406
Something tells me this might've been a critfail.

>>3191414
Yeah it was...
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>>3191368
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted
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One more roll guys.
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Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>3191400
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Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>3191400
Lucky roll number 7
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So Hannibal is the only one that failed this time.
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>>3191428
Good lad
>>3191432
Bad lad
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Rolled 43, 20, 11 = 74 (3d100)

Rolling for shoddy beastman 20AV.
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Well we are showing those Carthagi how is fucking done.
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>>3191441
>2 saves
Damm lucky
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>>3191441
fuuccck whaaaat
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>>3191441
Yet again, the Beastmen manage to surprise us.
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>>3191447
We are going to turn this into a personal vendetta against these scum
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>>3191447
Maybe they're all like 'Fuck it we're dead anyway' so they going all berseker on us.
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>>3191447
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>>3191441
Well now, those two get the honor of getting smote with interest
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Had food, back now.
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>+2 Battle Progress [4]
>2 Damage inflicted!

”Stratiótes! Sto schimatismó!” The red-cloaked leader remerges in the winding melee, helmless and head wrapped in a bloody bandage. Though warhorn bearer must be slain, as the hoplite is at some points forced to physically drag his comrades back into the renewed phalanx, if the dozen men still standing can be called that.

Despite the beastmen’s determination, the losses from your party’s charge has been horrendous. Fighting cautiously, they avoid your lethal attention as best they can. Although poorly equipped, their natural constitution is impressive and a blow that should have nearly severed a limb merely slices a tendon instead.

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>Cautious - Double AV (Max 80), Total unsaved damage to Foe is halved (Rounding up)
>Guarded - Exchange of Blows does not inflict or sustain damage.
>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged.
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled
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>>3191540
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191540
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191540
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191540
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
Slow and steady boys
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>>3191540
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled
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>>3191540
>>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191540
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted
stick with what is working for us
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Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted

Sir Emile Andrei, Young Knight of Romaine: Healthy
Mikail of Andryski, Squire to Sir Andrei: Healthy
Sir Karlaus Rabe, Young Knight of Montbrun: Healthy
>Combat = +65DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, Castle-forged Arming Sword +5DC, Breastplate and Helm +10DC, Mikail +5DC, Sir Rabe +15DC, Mounted +10DC, Blademaster +10DC]
>Armour Value = 45AV [Breastplate and Helm +20AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +5AV]
>Combat Re-Rolls = 0

VS

Longhorn Beastman Foe, Oaktooth:Healthy
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Pawstream Healthy
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, BrakenInjured

>Combat = 35DC [Healthy +5DC, Longhorn Experience +5DC, Brute strength +5DC, Rough Iron Axe +0DC, x 2 Battle Brother +20DC]
>Armour Value = 20AV [Rough hide +5AV, Wooden Shield +15AV]

Crit-fail = Suffer a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage sustained AND dismounted/disarmed)
0 Success = Suffer a solid blow (2 degrees of damage sustained)
1 Success = Exchange glancing blows (1 degree of damage inflicted and sustained)
2 Success = Inflict a solid blow (2 degrees of damage inflicted)
3 Success = Inflict a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage inflicted)
Crit-pass = Inflict a killing blow (what it says on the tin)

Doubles Pass = +1 damage ignores opponent AV or Dismounted/Disarmed penalty
Doubles Fail = Dismounted and/or Disarmed penalty


> (1) Personal Combat DC 80
>3 rolls of 1d100
>(2) Hannibal Destrier Mounted Attack DC 33
>1 roll of 1d100
>(3) Battle Progress Overwhelming Force 70DC
>3 rolls of 1d100

7 rolls of 1d100, squires.

Disgusting creatures.
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Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>3191597
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Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>3191597
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>>3191597
Good lord why is my formatting so shit. Where am I missing the italic close?


>Just a test

Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted
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Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>3191597
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Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>3191597
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Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>3191597
Please die
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Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>3191597
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Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>3191597
>>
one more. So far I'm the only failure. The tide has turned.
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I think that's an all pass except for Hannibal's miss.
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Rolled 67, 89, 92 = 248 (3d100)

Rolling beastman 20AV.

I don't know if you guys have noticed, but the battle progress rolls have been such that the battle would have been lost by if you hadn't won the personal combat when you did. A close run thing!
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>>3191641
Finally the Beastmen have faltered
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>>3191641
Got to show those southerners how to fight.
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>>3191641
I'm hoping that we manage to win this personal combat too before the battle is over.
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>+2 Battle progress [6]
>4 Damage Inflicted
>Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Pawstream is SLAIN

”Stratiótes! Prochoríste!” The Cathagi are exhausted, on their last legs, but your charge has given them a chance to recruit and recover. As you and your fellow knights run amok in the beastman flanks the holdout of foreigners lock their shields and advance, step by step, spears licking out into beastmen legs, chests and throats.

”By the Pit, it’s about time those Carthagi helped with some of the killing!” Sir Rabe grunts, wrenching his axe from a squeling beastman and leaving it to bleed out on the ground.

You leave Mikail to handle the injured opponent as you concentrate on the biggest of this group, an ugly specimen with an drooping mouth.

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>Cautious - Double AV (Max 80), Total unsaved damage to Foe is halved (Rounding up)
>Guarded - Exchange of Blows does not inflict or sustain damage.
>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged.
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled
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>>3191707
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled
PRESS THIS ADVANTAGE, GIVE THEM NO QUARTER
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>>3191707
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
BTW why are our Cathagi friends using Greek lol?
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>>3191707
>>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged.
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>3191707
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted
keep it rolling
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>>3191707
>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
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>>3191707
>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged.
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>>3191712
Because we don't know what Phoenician/Carthaginian actually sounded like?

In-universe, the central warrior caste is more greek-influenced than the rest of Cathagi society. And their armies don't actually consist of that many free Cathagi citizens, much like the historic Carthaginian sacred band (the #nohomo one, not the gay Thebes one).
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>>3191707
>>Guarded - Exchange of Blows does not inflict or sustain damage.
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>>3191707
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled
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Belligerent takes it, though not without challenge.
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Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted

Sir Emile Andrei, Young Knight of Romaine: Healthy
Mikail of Andryski, Squire to Sir Andrei: Healthy
Sir Karlaus Rabe, Young Knight of Montbrun: Healthy
>Combat = +65DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, Castle-forged Arming Sword +5DC, Breastplate and Helm +10DC, Mikail +5DC, Sir Rabe +15DC, Mounted +10DC, Blademaster +10DC]
>Armour Value = 45AV [Breastplate and Helm +20AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +5AV]
>Combat Re-Rolls = 0

VS

Longhorn Beastman Foe, Oaktooth:Healthy
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, Pawstream SLAIN
Greenhorn Beastman Foe, BrakenInjured

>Combat = 25DC [Healthy +5DC, Longhorn Experience +5DC, Brute strength +5DC, Rough Iron Axe +0DC, x 1 Battle Brother +10DC]
>Armour Value = 20AV [Rough hide +5AV, Wooden Shield +15AV]

Crit-fail = Suffer a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage sustained AND dismounted/disarmed)
0 Success = Suffer a solid blow (2 degrees of damage sustained)
1 Success = Exchange glancing blows (1 degree of damage inflicted and sustained)
2 Success = Inflict a solid blow (2 degrees of damage inflicted)
3 Success = Inflict a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage inflicted)
Crit-pass = Inflict a killing blow (what it says on the tin)

Doubles Pass = +1 damage ignores opponent AV or Dismounted/Disarmed penalty
Doubles Fail = Dismounted and/or Disarmed penalty


> (1) Personal Combat DC 90
>3 rolls of 1d100
>(2) Hannibal Destrier Mounted Attack DC 33
>1 roll of 1d100
>(3) Battle Progress Overwhelming Force 70DC
>3 rolls of 1d100
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Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>3191775
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Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>3191775
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Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>3191775
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Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>3191775
100 inc
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Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>3191775
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Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>3191775
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Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>3191775
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Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>3191775
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>>3191734
>Because we don't know what phoenician/Carthaginian actually sounded like?
Yeah, the romans fuck them so bad we only got the gibberish they use to mock them.
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>>3191807
>carthago delenda est intesifies

The irony of our steeds name is not lost on me.
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Rolled 27, 61, 71 = 159 (3d100)

Beastman 20AV.
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>>3191822
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPRYXS0YZI
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>+1 Battle progress [7]
>4 Damage inflicted!
>Longhorn Beastman Foe, Oaktooth is SLAIN
>As personal combat is now 105DC I will assume the survivor flees

Your ugly opponent with the drooping mouth may be strong and brutal but their defensive posture would have your old master-at-arms weeping at the laxity of it. It is with a dismissive casualness that you reign Hannibal up to him and slice the things throat out with a single flick of the wrist.

”Leave it.” Mikail pauses from his pursuit of his own fleeing quarry with a questioning look. ”That one will probably die of its wounds anyway. Let’s focus on the curs still fighting, yes?”

”As you say, m’lord.” Your squire reigns in his nag beside you, a splash of bracken blood startingly widespread over his young face.
All along the line the beastmen waver, retreating from both the hoplite remnants and your own party running amok in their ranks. You’d expected them to break and run as soon as the battle went against them, counted on it in fact, but they give ground with a discipline that is shocking for such savages. Perhaps it’s the knowledge that mounted knights among fleeing infantry would be like a fox in a henhouse, they band together and slowly begin to retreat to the forest line.

A particularly large specimen barks and snarls viciously at his fellow creatures, cowing them into obedience. Armed with a crude flail and limited vocabulary, the three horned champion appears to be keeping the retreating savages in line purely via intimidation.

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You've ravaged the heart of the enemy group! +20DC to Battle Progress.

> “Face me, coward!” Finally, something approaching a challenge. [You will have no companion assistance. Your opponent cannot flee even if the battle concludes]

> “Take him!” A fair fight? Chivalry? Not for beastmen. [You attack together. Your opponent may flee if the battle concludes]

> “Hold a moment.” You could use a break, let the foreigners finish this. [Disengage]
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>>3191913
>> “Take him!” A fair fight? Chivalry? Not for beastmen. [You attack together. Your opponent may flee if the battle concludes]

Lets bro-down and annihilate this cur
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>>3191913
>> “Take him!” A fair fight? Chivalry? Not for beastmen. [You attack together. Your opponent may flee if the battle concludes]
Remember the last time we tried to be cocky. Also bonding time with our bros.
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>>3191913
>“Face me, coward!” Finally, something approaching a challenge. [You will have no companion assistance. Your opponent cannot flee even if the battle concludes]
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>>3191913
>“Take him!” A fair fight? Chivalry? Not for beastmen. [You attack together. Your opponent may flee if the battle concludes]
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>>3191913
>> “Face me, coward!” Finally, something approaching a challenge. [You will have no companion assistance. Your opponent cannot flee even if the battle concludes]
I think the extra glory is worth the risk
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>> “Take him!” A fair fight? Chivalry? Not for beastmen. [You attack together. Your opponent may flee if the battle concludes]

No more dick wagging and unnecessary risks. We're noble, not stupid.
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>>3190739
We should have tried to get a companion battle nun.
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We can't let this monster escape
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>>3191913
> “Face me, coward!” Finally, something approaching a challenge. [You will have no companion assistance. Your opponent cannot flee even if the battle concludes]

>>3191950
We could but everything went so well so far that I feel like we can take a little risk
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>>3191913
>> “Face me, coward!” Finally, something approaching a challenge. [You will have no companion assistance. Your opponent cannot flee even if the battle concludes]
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>>3191913
> “Take him!” A fair fight? Chivalry? Not for beastmen. [You attack together. Your opponent may flee if the battle concludes]
Overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.
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>>3191913
>> “Face me, coward!” Finally, something approaching a challenge. [You will have no companion assistance. Your opponent cannot flee even if the battle concludes]
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>>3191913
>face me coward
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>>3191960
>Overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.
Yup. Always will be. I hope people roll well.
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>>3191913
>Face me, coward!” Finally, something approaching a challenge. [You will have no companion assistance. Your opponent cannot flee even if the battle concludes]
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>all tired up
This will be our most contentious decision of the thread
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>>3191913

> “Take him!” A fair fight? Chivalry? Not for beastmen. [You attack together. Your opponent may flee if the battle concludes]
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>>3191970
Rev up those phoneposts
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>>3186088
This is my old ID.
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This is the sort of choice you should ban 1st time posters.
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>>3191973
>this guy
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>>3191977
There's actually only one 1st time poster, and he's linked himself. >>3191976

So with that I guess I'll call it 7:6 in favour of honourable duel.
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Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>3191981
May the dice gods have mercy
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Riding Roll
>100DC
>-20DC 1st round of combat
>-20DC 2nd round of combat
>-20DC 3rd round of combat
>40DC

0 = Your attempt to run down their leader stalls, the champion has ample time to counterattack. [Combat, +1 Foe Re-Roll (temp)]
1 = You close the distance, but there is not enough room to build up momentum for a devastating charge. [Combat, no charge bonus]
2 = Your men respond to your commands rapidly, pressing the advantage and clearing the way for you. [Combat, charge bonus]
3 = The cowards melt away under your charge, their leader is left to face you entirely alone [Combat, charge bonus, +1 Re-Roll](temp)]
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Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>3191986
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>>3191981
>Emile gets decimated by the beastman
>Everyone fights over this decision
>Creates a rift
>20 threads later kniggas still shitposting about it
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>>3191989
Barely made it.
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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>3191986
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Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>3191986
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Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>3191986
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>>3191989
>>3191994
>>3191995
Against all odds
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>>3191990
>laughs in Craven
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>>3191995
>>3191994
>>3191989
Damn kniggas, so these are where the good rolls went.
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>>3191989
>>3191994
>>3191995
LADY VULT LADY VULT LADY VULT
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>>3191994
>>3191995
Fuck yeah honourable anons! Fuck the doubters
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>>3192000
We're slow starters
>>
inb4 triple 1
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>>3192003
>>3192002
Don't get too excited yet. This was just to get a charge bonus. Now we need to roll the combat
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Fight ain't over though. I'd recommend going Balanced at the start so we can see his DCs
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Wife is making me go to bed. Don't screw this up boys.
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>>3192015
>Laughs in rolls over 80
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>>3192008
We should go with Audacious to take advantage of charge and re-roll.
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>>3192015
Famous last words.....
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>3 Success
>Combat + Charge Bonus + 1 Re-roll (temp)

+1 Path of Adam [6]
GAINED Law of Man: Each companion provides +2DC to Combat
Ironic, I know

”Karlaus! Mikail! Watch my back.” You point at the hulking champion with your bloody blade. ”This one is mine!”

”All yours, Emile!” Sir Rabe laughs, sinking his axe into the shoulder blade of a fleeing beastman.

”Surrender now and I swear that you shall hang for this breach of the King’s peace, but your fellows will be permitted to leave.” The three-horned lout blinks stupidly at your offer, then begins to back away with the rest of his warband that already begins to shy away from him. You shake your head at the display, though you expected little else. ”If you will not surrender then you will at least face me, coward.”

”Mishk varna? Pash Mishk.” The brute spits out a gob of yellow drool and begins swinging his flail. Clearly surrender is not an idea of great interest to him.

You spur Hannibal into a gallop and the creature’s compatriots quickly scatter before you, the way to their brutish leader is clear. You don’t dismount or slow your charge of course. You’re being chivalrous, not insane.

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>Audacious Charge - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled. +2 Dismount severity.

>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity.
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>>3192058
>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity.

That *is* ironic
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>>3192058
>>Audacious Charge - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled. +2 Dismount severity.
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>>3192058
>>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity.
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>>3192058
>Audacious Charge - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled. +2 Dismount severity.
GLORY
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>>3192058
>Audacious Charge - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled. +2 Dismount severity.
We came this far...let's test our luck
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>>3192058
>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity.
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>>3192058
>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity.


We aren't Prince anymore people, we aren't a murderblender. Yet.
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>>3192058
>>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity.
There is a fine line between bravery, and stupidity

Also captcha is being a real nigger tonight
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>>3192058
>>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity.
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Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad

>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity

Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad
>Belligerent Charge - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted. +1 Dismount severity

Sir Emile Andrei, Young Knight of Romaine: Healthy
>Combat = +60DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, Castle-forged Arming Sword +5DC, Breastplate and Helm +10DC, Charging +15DC, Mounted +10DC, Blademaster +10DC]
>Armour Value = 45AV [Breastplate and Helm +20AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +5AV]
>Combat Re-Rolls = 0

VS

Warbull Threehorn, Lieutenant to Craven Healthy
>Combat = 25DC [Healthy +5DC, Brute Strength +5DC, Castle-Forged Flail +0DC, Steel Chainmail shirt +5DC, Maneater +5DC]
>Armour Value = 35AV [Rough hide +5AV, Chainmail Shirt +10AV, Heater Shield +20AV]
*Castle-Forged Flail (+0DC, -5DC to Foe for each success in previous round)

Crit-fail = Suffer a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage sustained AND dismounted/disarmed)
0 Success = Suffer a solid blow (2 degrees of damage sustained)
1 Success = Exchange glancing blows (1 degree of damage inflicted and sustained)
2 Success = Inflict a solid blow (2 degrees of damage inflicted)
3 Success = Inflict a mighty blow (3 degrees of damage inflicted)
Crit-pass = Inflict a killing blow (what it says on the tin)

Doubles Pass = +1 damage ignores opponent AV or Dismounted/Disarmed penalty
Doubles Fail = Dismounted and/or Disarmed penalty


> (1) Personal Combat DC 85
>3 rolls of 1d100
>(2) Hannibal Destrier Mounted Attack DC 33
>1 roll of 1d100
>(3) Battle Progress Certain Victory 90DC
>3 rolls of 1d100

7 rolls of 1d100, sons of Adam.

At last, some sport.
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Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>3192163
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Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>3192163
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Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>3192163
Dice gods please
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Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>3192163
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Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>3192163
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>>3192172
Even Hannibal managed to hit him.
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>>3192172
Even Hannibal does something. We better wreck this Beastman.
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Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>3192163
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>>3192176
Meh we can reroll this assuming the other 2 are OK.
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Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>3192163
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>>3192186
I'd rather hang onto the reroll for our personal combat just in case. 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
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>>3192163
>Lieutenant to Craven
>Castle-Forged Flail
>Steel Chainmail shirt
Organize and well arm, this does not bode well.
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Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>3192176
Lets reroll it with this as the other two won
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>>3192192
Hey Forgotten is the re-roll for this round of dice only or the entire encounter?
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Rolled 44, 61, 85, 36 = 226 (4d100)

Threehorns 35AV.
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>>3192193
We just trounced it on the charge though
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>>3192198
B T F O
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>>3192163
>lieutenant to Craven
Mooklad craven got a promotion
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>>3192200
Its more about the beastmen in general, not it specifically.
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I have to go now anons. Please don't miss this up.
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>>3192198
This is for Gabriel, Beastmen scum.
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>>3192206
He will be Meta-remembered
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>>3192204
Ah yes, well that won't be a problem when we finally acquire fragarach and some dragonscale plate, besides it would be a shame to have a modifier for massive battles with thousand of combatants" and never use it wouldn't it >>3190956
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>>3191734
The Carthaginian civilization is a direct descendant of Phoenocian and thus Semitic linguistics an argument can be made despite it being a dead language that its sounds as thus semmitic with bastardized local Numidian

Also love how much we are wrecking Beastmen shit
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>>3192254
>linguistic history
I love it when you talk dirty to me, anon
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I am here now
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>>3192270
There seems to be a Punic pronunciation chart on Wiki though?
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>+1 Battle Progress [8]
>5 Damage Inflicted!
> Warbull Threehorn is SLAIN
>As Battle Progess is now 110DC the survivors of the warband break and flee

Looking at the beastman’s giant bulging slabs of hairy muscle you know that one direct hit from the flail will probably cave in your helm and skull both. He has better gear than his fellows as well, equipped with a rusty chain shirt and red-white heater shield, doubtless looted from a previous victim. As you race towards the threehorned champion Hannibal shivers with anticipation, eager to close with the Foe.

Destriers are not pets. Trained to bite and attack any stranger’s that grab at their reigns or approach from behind, there’s a reason that you make sure only you and Mikail tend to Hannibal when around civilization. Protecting your valuable steed is only half of it, the other half is avoiding the inevitable commotion that would ensue from Hannibal murdering whatever poor stableboy tried to feed or clean him.

As the beast raises a claw to bring the flail flashing down Hannibal twists his head and savagely bites down on the creature’s forearm. The beastman wails in shock, the fail falling limply from the crushed wrist. Delightfully open, your blade flashes and in a single pass you neatly decapitate the warband’s leader.
Your impressive display of skill and horsemanship is noticed by friend and foe alike. Beastmen flee as Cantônians cheers and Carthagi beat their shields.

Monegan, 14th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E., Early Spring, Aubrey-Fallavon Border
The Battle on the Kingsroad – Cantônian/Cathagi Victory

”Your Majesty, we have received reports that a large raiding party of Beastfolk broke the Peace last Monegan. They attacked the Cathagi delegation that saught an audience with you last winter. The delegation lost many of their number, but was relieved by a group of knights led by one Sir Emile Andrei.”

[1/2]
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>>3192274
I had no idea, I even looked for something like this. Did the Carthaginians have now vowel-like sounds in their pronunciation or is it incomplete?
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>>3192282
Well the article says Punic didn't use vowels so I guess you could try reading the entire thing and follow the sources from there?
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>>3192282
Unfortunately due to CARTHAGO DELENDA EST there is a lot of guess work when trying piece a lost civilization back even in a haphazard manner that makes sense.
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Still reading through Black Company Quest, fucking day one of the The Big One. I was not ready for it.
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>>3192292
No one was anon... no one was....
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>>3192288
Oh wait nvm Punic script doesn't have vowels; it does when spoken though.
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>>3192292
i rolled the selector for you know who but i didn't roll the 6
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This next post will be the last of the day gentlemen. I will try to honour the once-a-day schedule over the next week.

However, next weekend is our national holiday and I will be getting right blaggered with the mates and having a yarn while we watch the cricket so don't expect any updaterydoos.
>Translation: I'll be drunk next weekend, no updates.

>>3192292
It still hurts.
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>>3192297
Every day's a school day. I'll probably spend tomorrow figuring if I can switch to Punic or stick with greek. I think not-Carthage is a rare enough feature in fantasy that people don't get tired of it like not-Rome or not-China.
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I dont know much about Carthaginian stuff but I sort of remember that the official name of their state was "Safot Softim biQarthadast" from somewhere though I might just be talking BS. throwing in some 'nowledge
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>>3192307
If you chose to switch you could just handwave it by saying those hoplites were not-Greek! mercenaries or allied/subject troops I guess.
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[2/2]

”Look at this mad dog!” Sir Rabe laughs, tussling Mikail’s matted hair. Your squire’s face is slick with beastman blood, as if he’s dipped his head in a bucket of the stuff. Your new Montbrun friend finds this entertaining to no end.

”Well fought, Sir Andrei.” Sir Gilbern nods, calmly composed despite the right side of his face being awash with flecks of blood. His squire, the one you saved hands his liege a cloth to wipe the blood away. ”Damn fine horsemanship there. I heard that you saved Monsieur Lireux as well, my thanks.”

”I owe you my life, Sir.” The youth still seems shaken, though you can hardly blame him after his brush with death.

You nod, thinking nothing of it. ”I expect we would all have done the same. Where is the other one?”

”Monsieur Antoni fell, unfortunately. I will petition the King to grant him a posthumous knighthood. Between all of us we must have slain a score of these woodland critters. Still, one promising nobleson is worth far more than 20 of this rabble.” Sir Gilbern appears remorseful, you expect that he will be disappointed if it turns out you saved these Cathagi only to find that they were trespassing. ”Most fled, but a few wounded or slow have surrendered. I have a few… questions for them.”

”Very well.” Distasteful, you suppose. But men do distasteful things for the good of the realm all the time. A few knights of some orders speak the barbaric tongue, rarely for scholastic reasons. You had not realised Sir Gilbern was one of them. ”Ask your questions. Though I imagine we’ll be asking similar questions to the Carthagi for what this was all about.”

”In a more gentle manner I hope, after all the trouble we went through in saving them.” Sir Rabe barks sharply in mirth and even you crack a smile before his sobering next question. ”What shall I do with them afterwards?”

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>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]

> “That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
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>>3192332
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
The Beastmen have a concept of Peace?
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>>3192332
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
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>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

Fuck Beastmen Forgotten how Warhammer are these beastmen?
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>>3192332
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
These monsters deserve no mercy.
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>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
kill the beastman
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>>3192332
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
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>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
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>>3192337
>The Beastmen have a concept of Peace?
In the sense that they know a concerted response from the Duchies would kick their teeth in, yes.

>>3192340
They're not chaos infected, if that's what you mean. More like a hostile indigenous populace. The goat-variant are the stupidest, fastest-breeding and most hostile, but really none of them are fans of humans.
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Well done with the battle, gents. Don't forget to upvote in the archive (or downvote if you love beastmen).

I'm off, vote remains open.
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>>3192360
Thanks for running. Dice rolls were...interesting but in the end they came through.
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>>3192360
See you next time
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>>3192360
enjoy getting wasted
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>>3192352
I meant more on the raping any women they can too reproduce
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>>3192386
WH Beastmen don't really do that though.
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>>3192397
multiple sources and the general consensus say otherwise, unless you are chaos cultist, a chaos seduced witch or other chaosey shit you are doomed to be spit roasted By beastmen under Morrslieb
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>>3192332
> Wait until discussing it with them

I mean, maybe they attacked the Carthagi because they knew about the enmity between us and them and thought it was fair game?

I know you niggers love to get a Deus with your Vult, but I would like to not play BCQ 2.0 with the sides switched.

Haha who am I kidding. Y'alls forever salty for meta reasons.
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>>3192496
> I swear to god that charge was about Chivalry not glory!

> But now they're just animals who don't deserve it.

Don't get me wrong, I'm fine going the Hypocrite Knight route. I'm interested in seeing where that goes too.
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>>3192496
>>Polite discussions with the Foe
>>Thinking the Foe cares about our enmity with literally anyone
>>Thinking the Foe wasn't just out to score some sweet gear
>>Being this much of a beast fucker
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>>3192513
> Wanting to start using the Beastmen as border buffers against the Carthagi, slaving boy fuckers that are beasts in soul far more than these are beasts in flesh.

War makes for strange bedfellows. Also see

>>3192352
> They're not chaos infected, if that's what you mean. More like a hostile indigenous populace. The goat-variant are the stupidest, fastest-breeding and most hostile, but really none of them are fans of humans.

Why kill them all now when they can die usefully?
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>>3192544
Because it is out of character to see them as anything more than insidious beasts. They are literally called "The Foe". I don't see us using them for anything really.

I don't understand where you are getting this thing about using them as a buffer either honestly. I said nothing of the sort. I meme'd a bit about you professing their potential usefulness. Really though I think in character, all we want to do with them is kill them.
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>>3192332
>> “That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
>>3192496
Supporting this if idealist doesn't win
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Ha, I called that Craven would be the leader of this pack!

Good job to the rolling Anons. A shame that we missed the chance for more Cain points, but all in all it was a great fight.

>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
Never forget. Never forgive.

The genocide of Beastmen is a moral imperative.
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>>3192332
I support >>3192496
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>>3192496
>>3192544
I'm pretty sure in the first thread that the QM said that it's more acceptable to kill them on the spot than treat them to the same social standards as humans. If anything, giving them the chance to surrender was more of a taunt than an actual show of "diplomacy" to them.

>>3192500
M8 if there was a Haughty option where we were allowed to attack while also being a absolute ponce to the Cathagi I would have taken that choice in a heartbeat.

>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
Just kill them and burn the bodies so we can get back on the road again.
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>>3192549
Them being here, and the Carthagi, is *weird*.

But if there's some sort of conflict between the two, it's not like the Carthagi are friends of ours.

Plus that one Beastman was armored, as well the troop was unusually resilient and didn't break as easily as they were supposed to.

We can at the least send one off with a warning or a message that keeping their conflict off the Kings Road will be acceptable.

I mean, we don't have to save them all. But it could mean that we face less pressure from The Foe while they focus on the Carthagi.

It's just as foolish to assume that they're mere beasts as it would be to treat them as if they were men.
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>>3192586
>>3192584

See this. After all, if they're so bad then why isn't there a Crusade to fully wipe them out?

Besides
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>>3192584
>>3192587
We already acted Chivalrous once, if we don't follow through with the theme then we're just a hypocrite.

Anyways, we can at least give them a quick death then if kill them on the spot passes.

I just feel it's missing an opportunity for indulging in lazy virtue signaling.
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>>3192587
>See this. After all, if they're so bad then why isn't there a Crusade to fully wipe them out?
Probably because they haven't done enough to shake the metaphorical wasp hive yet despite their efforts is my best guess.

>>3192589
>We already acted Chivalrous once, if we don't follow through with the theme then we're just a hypocrite.
Again, if there was a Haughty option that allowed us to swoop in while being a complete dick then I would have picked that option instead.
Unfortunately custom write-ins seemed to get a bit drowned out if they're not posted early enough for the rest to notice and pick instead.
>Anyways, we can at least give them a quick death then if kill them on the spot passes.
I agree, we've wasted more than enough time with them already.
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>>3192332
>”WE OFFERED QUARTER. THAT OFFER HAS EXPIRED.” THIS WAS A FLAGRANT BREACH OF THE KING’S PEACE. HANG THEM. [HAUGHTY]
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>>3192332
>“That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
>>3192496
Supporting this too.
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Stuff from the pastebins relevant for this 'Let's Ally with Beastmen' nonsense:
> The site of the greatest battle the world has ever seen in this Age, where the massed forces of Man arrayed against the Wild and broke its back under the march of a hundred thousand boots and the thunder of a hundred thousand hooves. Skirmishes the size of modern battles raged for weeks before the main bodies of the two forces finally met, before a sporadic slaughter lasting three days and nights ensued.
This is pretty much a Crusade if you ask me. A crusade that was broke the Wild in the past but didn't completely wipe them out, as the woods in Motte-Fallavon can testify.

> Woodlands/Humanoid. A crude and savage collection of tribes that plague the wooded areas of Canton. Once the most populous and widespread of creatures on the continent, their time of prosperity and beginnings of civilisation has since devolved since the arrival of Man. Worshipping the Fae like minor gods, they have long been the tool of Fae machinations, and have suffered greatly as hapless footsoldiers
The idea of any kind of alliance with a race alien to mankind, which worships creatures that are not friendly to mankind as gods and which is too dumb to be anything but puppets is laughable at best, retarded at worst.

> Of all the Cantôn tribes, one thing can be relied upon to unite them. Their utter envy and hatred of Man and all his good works.
Emphasis on this. Because Forgotten wasn't clear enough about the 'Beastmen are D&D Goblins' business. They're the worst and not to be trusted.

Even if you want to disregard all of this for some reason, think about it - a single no-name knight like Emile achieving an alliance to act as a buffer against the Wild. The idea it can be possible is more than idiotic.
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>>3192205
This is me. Good thing we didn't miss up.
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>>3192586
It's also foolish to assume they have a beef with the Carthagi specifically. The Carthagi here are just a group moving through, it's not as if they have close boarders or anything, the Carthagi mainland is across the ocean. The Foe saw an opportunity and went for it, maybe recognizing them as foreigners and so potentially more vulnerable than usual.

Also I agree with this anon>>3192584
that it was less Chivalry towards the Foe and more us just taunting them/acting out of habit.

> if they're so bad then why isn't there a Crusade to fully wipe them out?

Perhaps they've been quietly gathering, people haven't realised how massed their forces are yet
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>>3192332
>That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
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>>3192332

> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]
They surrendered, there is probably a vow that would force us to give even beastmen clemency, we have not taken that vow, but they still surrendered, think of it as "sorta karma", maybe next time we get stomped by a beastman scrub we'll get a limited form of clemency as well.

This whole "ally with them" shit is stupid tho.
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>>3192635
> maybe next time we get stomped by a beastman scrub we'll get a limited form of clemency as well.

That's honestly hilarious

> Of all the Cantôn tribes, one thing can be relied upon to unite them. Their utter envy and hatred of Man and all his good works.
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>>3192332
>“That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]

>>3192496
Supporting
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>>3192332

REMINDER:

>Knight's Code
(1) "His Blade Defends the Helpless"
+Blademaster: +10DC to Combat
-Vow: You may not strike down a defenceless or unarmed opponent.

Now we do not know if hanging them on the kingsroad is considered "Striking down", or even if beastmen are considered worthy of being affected by a knight's code, but it is important to remember the oath we have taken.

That said, just to be safe my vote is:
> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]
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>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

No Quarter!
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>there are people who want to spare the beastmen
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>>3192642
I don't think this counts. There's a difference between an active opponent and a foe who tries to surrender after losing a fight. It's more like an execution. At least I hope so!
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>>3192642
You make a fair point.

>>3192277
Does executing the captured beastmen go against our vows as a knight since they are technically defenseless or unarmored?
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>>3192642
>>3192332

Yup, let's not forget our oath.
> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]
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>>3192642
>>3192649
Beastmen are explicitly not protected by the Laws of Men as stated in the first thread. Summary execution is perfectly legal.

However, even if they fall under our oath they have still fought in a battle, so they were given a fair chance to fight - they were not helpless victims.

Last of all, it wouldn't make sense for their execution to violate our vow. I mean, think of a knight who apprehends a criminal, follows the rightful procedure and sees him hanged as the law dictates. It would violate the vow because the criminal was hanged without a chance to fight fair, technically. By the same logic, the whole debacle with Vancewell would be a violation too.
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>>3192332
Since we are having such a discussion about whether this violates or not the code, I am just going to proppose another greentext, see if Forgotten approves.

>"Do as you find fit. I will go now talk with the lader of those hoplites." You have had enough of the Foe for a day. Let Sir Gilbern do with them whatever he finds appropiate. [Haughty]

This allows us to defer to experience and sidestep our code in the same move, washing our hand off the matter and speaking as soon as possible with the red cloaked hoplite.
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>>3192637
>FLUFF IS LAW, NO EXCEPTIONS
Jesus man, forgotten has probably twisted his own lore(that you are sourcing) several times already.

All warhammer beastmen are rapists and murderers, no exceptions, but they are capable of grudging respect for a worthy foe, ala khazrak.

This isn't warhammer, but if an interesting yarn can be spun through this, Forgotten will do it.
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>>3192304
Australia Day o/

>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
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>>3192332
> “That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
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Another shitstorm. Great.
>>3192332
>We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
Previous posts here boss >>3184182
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>>3192674
I think it's more energetic discussion. Pretty tame for a shitstorm
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>>3192664
+1

I change my vote for this option.
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>>3192674
You have one low bar for what constitutes a shitstorm. Mind your blood pressure, my dude.

>>3192586
>>3192587
>>3192589
I voted for your option because I'm not a big fan of acting rashly. There is no harm in delaying a decision and get some more perspective, but what the fuck are you doing? Every new post you sound more and more like an utter moron.

You can keep your heresy to yourself.

>>3192332
I'm changing my vote to >>3192664
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>>3192676
Maybe they'll be able to ransom their lives.

Anyways, we gotta figure out what to do with the Carthagi. Arrest them? Demand to see a writ of passage or trade?
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>>3192683
We'll question them for sure, ask them exactly what the fuck they are doing here. Other than that I think on this matter it might be best to defer to Sir Gilbern as he is a bit more seasoned.
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>>3192683
>Maybe they'll be able to ransom their lives.
That is some serious path of thorns crap.

>Anyways, we gotta figure out what to do with the Carthagi. Arrest them? Demand to see a writ of passage or trade?

We're a common knight, unlanded and without authority and we aren't a baliff it's not our duty.

Besides they have done nothing wrong to our knowledge besides being foreigners from a land of slaving scum.
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>>3192685
You know I could go with that.

>"Do as you find fit. I will go now talk with the lader of those hoplites." You have had enough of the Foe for a day. Let Sir Gilbern do with them whatever he finds appropiate. [Haughty]
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>>3192332
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

>sparing beastmen so they can attack more defenceless humans later
I hope this thread is jesting
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Honestly, it makes no sense condemning or freeing the beastmen before some interrogations. We should decide after Gilbern talk to them.
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For those that are wondering, any of these options are perfectly reasonable from a knight's perspective in-universe.

A Cain-aligned knight would probably raise their eyebrows at stopping short of execution and some middling knights would be raising their eyebrows at any clemency, but it's your victory so it's your call. On the other side of things, some Fallavon lords have a live and let live policy, though very few go so far as to formalise their non-aggression agreement.

>>3192646
Execution will not breach your vows, just as Sir Gilbern did not when he beheaded Vancewell.
Only an extreme puritarian would probably consider that borderline.

It would be different if you were slaughtering them in their sleep or massacring their womenfolk Maybe. The ARE beastmen after all. Furthermore, if you want the technical argument, I don't think Sir Andrei will be physically doing the hanging himself.
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>>3192705
Oh, so, if hanging them doesn't break our vows, then I'm fine with executing them. But I still think we should hear what they have to say before we take any decision. Why the fuck were beastmen attacking Cathagi soldiers in the middle of the Kingroad (which is probably a pretty secured place where beastmen don't usually venture) and why these beastmen were so determined to defeat them, not even fleeing when the winner side was obvious ?

There is a mystery behind all of this.
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>>3192664
>>3192332
>"Do as you find fit. I will go now talk with the lader of those hoplites." You have had enough of the Foe for a day. Let Sir Gilbern do with them whatever he finds appropiate. [Haughty]
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Please don't forget the 6 million that the beastmen killed.
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>>3192705
I figured, since just letting them go was an option.

I just was curious to see how they would react. Besides, clearly something or someone is behind the Beast Men. That's the real threat.
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>>3192713
Gilbern is going to question them regardless of which option wins anyway.
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>>3192708
Maybe the Cathagi captured some of them and had them enslaved beforehand and this battle was a revenge/rescue attempt? Beastmen in this quest seem to often only raid weak profitable targets and retreat at the first sight of a real threat, so attacking a veteran army of Cathagi slavers with nothing valuable on them seems unusual and strange.
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>>3192708
> ”Very well.” Distasteful, you suppose. But men do distasteful things for the good of the realm all the time. A few knights of some orders speak the barbaric tongue, rarely for scholastic reasons. You had not realised Sir Gilbern was one of them. ”Ask your questions. Though I imagine we’ll be asking similar questions to the Carthagi for what this was all about.”

”In a more gentle manner I hope, after all the trouble we went through in saving them.” Sir Rabe barks sharply in mirth and even you crack a smile before his sobering next question. ”What shall I do with them afterwards?”

Whatever we're going to do, we're going to do it *after* Vancewell has spoken with the Beastmen. Beause of this, most (if not all) arguments in favor of waiting until we hear their answer aren't really persuasive.
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>>3192716
Yeah and I wanted to wait until after that to decide what to do with them.
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>>3192720
No, I mean, it makes no sense to take a decision before we have talked to the beastmen because what they have to say could change our opinion of them.
It doesn't matter that Gilbern will talk to them before we hang them/free them/cut their hands because at this point, we'll not be able to change our decision.

Imagine if we choose to hang them now, and then we learn thanks to Gilbern that it was legitimate for the beastmen to attack the Cathagi (if we discover that the Cathagi were trying to abduct some female and children beastfolks to make them their slaves), I think that a lot of people here would agree to let them go (perhaps after having cut one of their hands at least), but it would be too late.

It doesn't make a sense to decide to kill them or free them right now since Gilbern hasn't talked to them yet.

That's why I voted for the option some anon proposed, basically "let's wait for Gilbern to talk to them"
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>>3192731
I'm pretty sure Sir Rabe is saying what do we do with the Beastmen affer Sir Gilbern has talked to them.
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>>3192731
I don't see how our opinion of the Beastmen will change regardless of what they say. Even if they tell us they've been directed here in some grand plan they should be killed afterwards. What purpose does leaving them alive serve? Gilburn is going to talk to them, after which we may get some valuable info, or we get a bunch of shit talk. Either way the only logical next step is to cut them down or hang them up, as far as I can see.

Even if the attack was provoked by the Carthagi... well they are Beastmen, they are the Foe, enemy of man.
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>>3192731
Oh wait nvm but anyway I don't see the reason we can't change our mind later.
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>>3192731
>(if we discover that the Cathagi were trying to abduct some female and children beastfolks to make them their slaves), I think that a lot of people here would agree to let them go (perhaps after having cut one of their hands at least), but it would be too late.
They still deserve to die.
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>>3192731
>Imagine if we choose to hang them now, and then we learn thanks to Gilbern that it was legitimate for the beastmen to attack the Cathagi (if we discover that the Cathagi were trying to abduct some female and children beastfolks to make them their slaves), I think that a lot of people here would agree to let them go (perhaps after having cut one of their hands at least), but it would be too late.
M8 You're trying too hard to put Orc Babies scenario into a setting that does not care about that kind of situation.
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>>3192731
> legitimate attack of Beastmen
Bender laughter.gif

No but seriously, there is no reason to keep them alive. Even if some bullshit reason the Carthagi did something other than being humans, Beastmen are still things that plunder and kill humans because they hate Mankind.

Assuming that Beastmen aren't going to lie to save their own skin. It's not like they showed great valour or honor so far.
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>>3192733
>Even if the attack was provoked by the Carthagi... well they are Beastmen, they are the Foe, enemy of man.

Well that's one dumb fucking reason. I complete reject your assertion of ''they hate humans and are a different species so they're evil''.

>>3192739
Nah, speak for yourself. I agree with map bro.

>>3192744
Slavery is forbidden even on Beastemen in Canton, so this setting does care about this situation.

>>3192747
Slavery is a 100% human thing. It has been practiced since the beginning of civilization (Egypt, Rome, Carthage, pre-civil war America, etc..) and still exists to this very day.
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>>3192754
Reject it all you like, as far as the people of this world are concerned Beastmen are evil creatures, literally called "Foe". How about you drop your own preconceived notions for 5 minutes and roleplay not just being a person, but a knight from this world we're playing in.

One who has grown up facing down crawling horrors, deadmen and beasts who attack and pillage villagers and unwary travelers. A knight who has grown up with tales of these vile creatures and knows them to be evil. They aren't people mate.
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>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
Sparing beastmen, what have we come to?
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>>3192733
>I don't see how our opinion of the Beastmen will change regardless of what they say.

Well, your opinion will probably not change but my opinion could change, depending of what they have to say.

>>3192739
>They still deserve to die.

I disagree. We're not playing a bunch of cynical and merciless mercenaries like in BCQ here. We're playing a honorable knight actually able to feel empathy. Plus, we initially went Adam Path (honor, civilization, justice and stuff), not Cain path (full crusader, death to all enemies of mankind !). In my opinion, in terms of RP, Andrei wouldn't slaughter these beastmen if he learned that they had good reasons to attack the Cathagi soldiers. That's only my opinion, of course.

>>3192744
>M8 You're trying too hard to put Orc Babies scenario into a setting that does not care about that kind of situation.

The baby beastmen stuff was just an example among others. I can imagine hundreds of reasons for beastmen to attack these guys that would appear as "legitimate" in the eyes of a civilized knight who values justice, mercy and things like that.

>>3192747
Same thing than my previous post + Even if beastmen have no honor, we are a knight, we have higher standards. It's not because your foe is barbaric that you have to be like him. If we were playing BCQ, I'd 100% agree to exterminate these beastmen without even interrogating them, but we're not playing BCQ and I think that suspend your judgment until you interrogate your prisoniers suits more to the character we're currently playing.
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>>3192758
I made no ''preconceived notions'' whatsoever. Forgotten already stated all of the options are perfectly reasonable from a knight's perspective in-universe and that there are lords in Fallavon who make peace with the beastmen, so your claim is false.

And what Emile was taught doesn't override what he experienced. Emile would be stupid to believe in the ''entire species are evil' crap.
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+ Andrei actually offered the chief of the beastmen to spare all of his men if he surrendered, so the "spare" option is not absurd at all.

An opinion like "all beastmen must die ! They're all evil !" would suit perfectly to an uneducated peasant, not to a noble knight.
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>>3192762
Exactly what has he experienced so far that would in any way contradict that the widely held belief that the Beastmen, the Foe, are anything but evil creatures to put down? So they had some unit cohesion in battle today, surprising but surely not the most shocking thing he's seen. One of them donned decent armour and a heater shield, well they're known for looting and pillaging so no surprise there that some poor knight was stripped of his gear after death. They were fighting the Carthagi intensely for sure, even ignoring us at first. Well they're bloodthirsty monsters, it was probably an odd experience seeing them hold and continue to fight but perhaps they were overrun by rage or hungry or bloodlust.

If you can legitimately provide an example of what you think Emile has experienced that would suggest that they aren't evil I would be honestly intrigued to read it.
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>>3192766
That seemed a bit more like vain, glory chasing honestly. Nothing quite like putting down a champion in front of your knight-bros
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>>3192767
Why would he have previously offered to spare all of them if he thought that they were all evil ?
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>>3192754
> Slavery is forbidden even on Beastemen in Canton, so this setting does care about this situation.
Quote on where it is stated that even Beastmen (who aren't even real people according to Canton's laws) mustn't be enslaved.

> Slavery is a 100% human thing. It has been practiced since the beginning of civilization (Egypt, Rome, Carthage, pre-civil war America, etc..) and still exists to this very day.
Sure. What about it?

If Carthagi want to enslave some Beastmen because they're depraved pedo furries it's their problem, honestly. Beastmen don't fall under the Laws of Men, thus no protection for them.

You're all projecting on these Beastmen as if they were humans but with different values, like any real IRL conflict. It's not. These things are more or less made of Evil or something that makes them utterly alien and incompatible with humans.

>>3192761
If we were playing BCQ, we wouldn't have to deal with this headache. Prince had enough sense to be distrustful of shit like vampires, demons and Grenns :V

But really, please present some of these 'hundreds of legitimate reasons'.
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>>3192754
>Slavery is forbidden even on Beastemen in Canton, so this setting does care about this situation.
Can I have the exact quote you're extrapolating this from? Because the first paragraph for Cathago from the Foes, Foreigners & Monsters Pastebin is the closest thing I can find on the subject and even then it seems to imply more in favor of humans in terms of mercy, arguably you can easily apply it to the beastmen but only of a technicality in the sentence "The moment they step on this land, they are free.".

>>3192761
>The baby beastmen stuff was just an example among others. I can imagine hundreds of reasons for beastmen to attack these guys that would appear as "legitimate" in the eyes of a civilized knight who values justice, mercy and things like that.
The problem is that for every hundred reasons for them to be legitimate, there's another hundred and one reasons for them to be illegitimate.
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>>3192766
And he refused so kill them.
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>>3192770
See

>>3192769
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>>3192771
>But really, please present some of these 'hundreds of legitimate reasons'.

You really can't imagine by yourself something as simple as "the Cathagi attacked us and burned our village, and many of our females have been killed, so we're attacking them in retaliation" or "for X reason, the Cathagi stole something extremely precious from our tribe and now we're trying to take it back from them" ?
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>>3192772
>The problem is that for every hundred reasons for them to be legitimate, there's another hundred and one reasons for them to be illegitimate.

Of course, that's what I want to WAIT before we decide to kill them or not. If they attacked the Cathagi for illegitimate reasons, we hang them, and if they present some understandable reasons, then we can discuss about it.

Deciding right now to kill them while we don't even have let them the chance to speak is not only deeply dishonourable, it's also extremely dumb in my opinion.
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>>3192769
That's only your interpretation. My interpretation is different and I disagree with you.
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>>3192775
No, because to men and women of Canton Beastemen are. Not. Real. People.

And if they're not, they have no rights. No duty to protect them, to consider them equal.

Really, it's starting to become funny how much people want to deal with ''''misunderstood'''' creatures of evil in a Quest about honor and chivalry.
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>>3192777
>”In a more gentle manner I hope, after all the trouble we went through in saving them.” Sir Rabe barks sharply in mirth and even you crack a smile before his sobering next question. ”What shall I do with them afterwards?”
Except they're asking what to do after the questioning is done and complete. With a strong implication of "What to do if the hero of the hour gets murderfucked before we complete the questioning"
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>>3192767
The first thing that would contradict it would be the cause of this battle itself. If the entire cause of this battle was because the Cathagi had attacked/enslaved beastmen beforehand and the beastmen wanted to avenge/rescue, then the actions of the Beastmen would be more than just and honorable in the eyes of Emile. Their bravery in this battle also debunks the notions Emile was taught of beastmen being cowardly and only attack those weaker than them, so that's more than enough for them to earn his respect. If Emile gave quarter to a murderer and a rapist like Vancewell simply because of how well he fought, then he
certainly can give quarter to beastmen who were fighting slavers.

>>3192772
>>3192771

>>2987851
>It is against Canton custom to keep them as also slaves.
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>>3192782
>Except they're asking what to do after the questioning is done and complete.

Yes, and it makes absolutely no sense to decide what to do with them AFTER the questioning, while the questioning has not even begun (because it's the questioning that should shape our decision)

Of course, if Forgotten give us the option to change our decision after we've heard what the beastmen have to say, then it's ok, I've no problem with that.
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Can I just say fuck this overly cautious sounding everything out bullshit, its tedious and induced by paranoia.

Also fuck Beastmen if I wanted to buddy up with them I would play BQC 2.0
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>>3192787
I agree, if we are allowed to change our minds during the interrogation then it should be smooth sailing.

>>3192788
I can't fault them for trying to play it cautiously since BCQ did hit hard in the long run concerning choices, and the first thread of this quest hitting hard because of impulsive decision making.
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>>3192786
So I suppose we should praise the Horror of Grenmire for its staunch defense of both itself and its brood? Oh, and also its attempts to get Tam. They certainly shows a great amount of ingenuity and tenacity.

>It is against Canton custom to keep them as also slaves.
Honestly, in the context this came up (Craven's surrender) I think this means people from Canton can't have slaves, not even those who are technically things according to the law.

However, I concede it could mean otherwise. Forgotten will have to judge.
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>>3192788
>Spicario
>Grenn
best girl was a damn furry lover
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>>3192787
I'd just like to point out that we attacked the Beastmen, and not even to protect the Carthagi but simply because it's the Kings Road and nobody else gets to fight on it.

It's kind of counter to the character so far to not recognize that from us, they were just defending themselves.

After all, who knows if the Carthagi are under the protection of the Realm?

They probably do have a legit reason for being here, and we were duty bound to defend them against the Beast Men.

But it would be good to figure that out first.

Otherwise we could let the Beast Men go to tweak the Cathargi
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>If Emile gave quarter to a murderer and a rapist like Vancewell simply because of how well he fought...

Not only was Vancewell human, which beastmen are decidedly not, but he was a Knight and a noble. Those things demand quarter in this society

>cause of this battle itself.
See this is something I just can't agree on. The cause is irrelevant. They Carthagi may have been trying to capture slaves, and if that is the case we will see the Carthagi as repugnant scum and speak to Sir Gilbern about how to proceed with them. But the Beastmen are just that, vile Beasts, Foe. They have no rights, they have no protections, they are not seen to be on the same level as humans and they don't have honour, nor do they benefit from ours. They aren't people.

>Their bravery in this battle also debunks the notions...

I think it's a bit ridiculous to claim that one instance of a group of Beastmen not being cowards debunks anything at all. It was one strange encounter, not a pattern of behaviour. And I seriously doubt a Beastman engaging in brave combat would be enough to gain the respect of a Knight, that sounds like he has incredibly low standards as far as respect goes.

Honestly it just feels like you are trying to humanize these creatures whose lives are spent raping, pillaging and slaughtering our people. Beastmen aren't people. They aren't human. They are the enemy of mankind. A literal war was fought against them and their kind
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>>3192277
>”Your Majesty, we have received reports that a large raiding party of Beastfolk broke the Peace last Monegan. They attacked the Cathagi delegation that saught an audience with you last winter. The delegation lost many of their number, but was relieved by a group of knights led by one Sir Emile Andrei.”
Well maybe Emile doesn't know this yet but they were here in peaceful terms
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>>3192797
Yeah I've avoided referencing that personally because it's too meta and not fair to either argument for the sake of what Emile would do
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>>3192332
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

Yeah... nah
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>>3192791
You're forgetting a metric shitload of bad luck there buddy it wasn't simply impulsive decisions that fucked us but the multi headed hydra of ass fucking shitstorm of bad shit going down that fucked us, even forgotten say s it should have been a cakewalk not disaster of disproportionate crap.

>>3192797
That's a thing for later and in no way should it influence current events because it's simply metagaming and that is not cool no matter what.
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>>3192792
>>3192795

You know what? This entire argument is pointless and will lead nowhere until we know the real motives of the beastmen, so let's wait until then.

However, i would completely oppose hanging the beastmen if they attacked the Cathagi because the slavers attacked/enslaved them first. I don't give an atom of damn if the beastmen are a different species, I care about their actions and their motives, so that's how i'm gonna judge them.

Emile is a retarded hypocritical certin if he's willing to give quarter to a murderer and rapist like Vancewell, but will hang beastmen who were fighting to free their fellows from slavery.
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>>3192805
>You're forgetting a metric shitload of bad luck there buddy it wasn't simply impulsive decisions that fucked us but the multi headed hydra of ass fucking shitstorm of bad shit going down that fucked us, even forgotten say s it should have been a cakewalk not disaster of disproportionate crap.
Alright I'm gonna have to be honest with You. I was trying to summon Montbruefag back into the quest because I am hungry for food and also wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one who remembered the clusterfuck of bad rolls.
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>>3192808
>>Summoning Montbruefag
>>Being this much more evil than the Beast Men
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>>3192808
WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT ANON?! WE FINALLY HAD A THREADS WITHOUT THAT SHIT WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS

Truly you deserve the pit
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>>3192810
>>3192813
I'm sorry Anons, I have an edgelord side that just wants pure chaos and an actual nutritious breakfast.
I'll snap the fuck out of it once I actually eat.
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>>3192807
Can you not see the difference between Vancewell and a bunch of nameless beasts? They are beastmen, they are not humans let alone a noble.
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You know what though? I have to give us all credit. For what is clearly a pretty damn polarizing vote, we have all been pretty civil for the most part in our arguments. It's not often you get an argument like this in one of Forgottens threads without a ton of shit slinging.

It's too bad you guys voting to potentially let the Beast Men live are completely wrong /s
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>>3192820
Well it's definitely better than the first few threads for sure.
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Here's another thing to consider. Emile has a temper as we've shown before. It's completely within character to hang the beastmen
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>>3192817
Good sir, I see the difference and let me tell you this, I don't care. Vancewell was vile trash who should be thankful that Reginae is willing to forgive even a murderer and rapist like him. I could care less that he belonged to the same species as us and was an aristocrat. I judged him by his actions and motives and i will do the same for the beastmen and not because of what they are.

Really though, this entire argument is completely meaningless until we actually know the motives of the beastmen. Until then, let's withhold and wait.
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>>3192332
>> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]
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>>3192842
>Argues in gentlemanly
Good sir, I understand your hatred of a scoundrel like Vancewell. He fully deserved the justice he received. However, to even think that vile creatures such as the beastmen have other motives than the craven butchery of humans is extremely naive.
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>>3192951
Think and assume whatever you want of them, good Sir. I, on the other hand, shall be patient and will wait until the motives are revealed to make judgement.

Good day to you and I hope to see you in the next thread.
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>>3192951
>However, to even think that vile creatures such as the beastmen have other motives than the craven butchery of humans is extremely naive.

What about asking them directly before making any assumption ?
Forgotten said that some lords in Canton have some non agression contract with beastmen, which indicates that beastmen are able to understand the basics of diplomacy and are thus able to reason. In this context, it is absolutely not absurd to think that they can have other reasons to attack humans than mere hatred and the desire for looting.

If some nobles maintain a relative peace with beastmen, it means beastmen are not seen only as creatures of evil but as a people you can potentially negociate with.
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>>3192973
Following this map bro´s post, all of you anons must take into accoun that Sir Gilbert, as a member of the Reginae and as a speaker of the Foe´s tongue, clearly has more experience with them than us. Deferring to him as I explained here>>3192664 would allow him to pick the best option after interrogating the Beastmen. I am frankly intrigued as to why they are attacking the Hoplites here of all places.
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>>3193009
And I remind you that Gilbert's squire was lost, so he may be influenced by vengeance.

Which I can't really begrudge him, but still Knights are supposed to try to not let that cloud their judgement.
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>>3192332
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
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>>3192973
'Creature of evil' and 'negotiable with' aren't mutually excluded - fiction is full of malevolent things ready to make a deal with humans. It doesn't make them any less monstrous or dangerous though.

Also, this is a personal theory but I think that those lords who go as far as to make deals with Beastmen are either too weak and desperate to fend them off or just as rotten as the beasts.

>>3193009
And yet Rabe asked us what should be done next. For all his bluntness I doubt he would have deferred to us if good manners dictated Gilbert had to decide.

Frankly, passing the buck here is the apex of cowardice. True, I believe sparing the Beastmen is dumb and stalling for time is futile but at least they are choices. In those case. at least Anons have the balls to make a decision and stick to it instead of dodging responsability.
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>>3193066
It was decided before we rode ahead that Emile was in charge because Emile was in charge of the defense of the caravan. Sir Gilbert essentially put himself and his squires at our disposal when he decided to ride with us. We are in charge and should make this decision. Like this fine knigga said, it would be cowardly to pass the buck now.
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As others have said, you guys have done well to keep this civil.

It's rare that a write-in gains this level of traction. While the 'no quarter' option strictly has the most votes, I will provide the results of the questioning in tonights update and recast the option. We will see if the reason for the attack (or even any reason) will stay Emile's hand.

For those that were unsure, Sir Gilbern does not just intend to question the beastmen. If necessary he intends to 'put them to the question' much as you would interrogate any enemy scout. Having purely fought an undead foe, Sir Andrei and Mikail might be shocked at the gritty action of the Order Reginate.
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>>3192781
Historically, the attitude to beastmen has teetered somewhere between second-class citizen and unclean target for extermination.

Personally I would say that the fact they don't literally eat babies puts them one tier above Snakemen, but those snakemen are an external issue and not a persistent and pervasive internal threat.
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>>3193376
This is fair. It's really all the write-ins wanted anyway. A chance to see their motives.
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>>3193408
> Historically, the attitude to beastmen has teetered somewhere between second-class citizen and unclean target for extermination.

On a scale of California to Arizona, how much of a minority are they?
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>>3193490
>California to Arizona

They are... a Montana?
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>>3193516
Well how big is the Beastmen population relative to humans?
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>>3193516
Huh. So politely bigoted but not really any personal racism, due to the lack of actual interaction?
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>>3193556
>>3193593
Look, I don't know my US states I just picked the one where Little Bighorn happened.
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>>3193376
I disagree vehemently, Forgotten.

First off, a new vote on the matter would basically void this one since it could have been avoided if you had just written the interrogtaion in advance.

Second, as far as I remember traction was never considered in a vote unless it came down to a tie. Voiding a result just because a write-in was somewhat more successful than others *even if* there's a majority sounds unfair.

Third, due to time-zones I won't be able to be present when you will open the vote.

Now that I've said my piece, feel free to disregard this post as a salty rant.
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>>3193622
don't worry the original scale didn't make sense either. California is like half mexican and Arizona is like 80% mexican.

I think the state we are looking for is Mississippi
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>>3192332
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
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>>3193647
>First off, a new vote on the matter would basically void this one since it could have been avoided if you had just written the interrogtaion in advance.
Yeah, that's on me.

>Second, as far as I remember traction was never considered in a vote unless it came down to a tie. Voiding a result just because a write-in was somewhat more successful than others *even if* there's a majority sounds unfair.
That's kind of up to QM discretion, isn't it? I think a reasonable write-in that is getting a lot of attention should be considered in the main pool of options at least. It's not even that counter to the popular provided option either, some supporters of more info have outright said they'll hang the beastmen if there's not some fantastic excuse.

>Third, due to time-zones I won't be able to be present when you will open the vote.
It won't be a flash vote, I'll at least work in the vote on how you approach the Cathagi as well.

>Now that I've said my piece, feel free to disregard this post as a salty rant.
Noted, but it's polite salt at least.
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>>3193737
>It's not even that counter to the popular provided option either, some supporters of more info have outright said they'll hang the beastmen if there's not some fantastic excuse.
We both know that the moment a whiff of a sob story or Gilbert torturing the Beastmen will appear, Anons will choose the most merciful option.

Because that's what Idealist knights do. It's not like they can have depth.

> It won't be a flash vote, I'll at least work in the vote on how you approach the Cathagi as well.
That's good to hear.
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Finally read through all of the black company quest, love it. Just wish I had taken the time to participate when it began running.
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>>3194238
Welcome to the rest of your life anon, may you avoid such bleak pain in the future. Don't forget to harass Forgotten to write an epilogue at least once every 3 threads
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>>3194350
>bug him for an epilogue
This but without humor.
He made the promises there, we should hold him to them.
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>>3194373
Get the torches and the pitchforks
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>>3194373
I would like for him to write it when he feels invested in the idea and stick to this series for now, I'm loving it.
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"Let's hear what they have to say for themselves first." You sideline the issue of the prisoners for now until you know more. So far there are too many questions and not enough answers. "For now though, Sir Rabe send your squire back to the wagons and tell Miss Jean it should be safe to bring them up.."

"You heard him boy, get going! ...and don't forget to bring back some rope!" Sir Rabe notices your look. "What? Pays to be prepared."

"Well met on the road, exoria." The red-cloaked leader of the Carthagi column approaches with a raised open hand towards you, palm upwards. His Cantonian is heavily accented but remarkably good for a foreigner. "And a good kill on their Master. Our lives are nothing but the Dragon shall not be displeased by the failure of our mission, and for that you have our gratitude."

Behind him the weary surviving red-clad hoplites and green-clad skirmishers stand at attention, less than a dozen altogether, the bodies of their friends and enemies still cooling around them. They must be exhausted, but they make an effort not to show it in front of your party. Father was Mikail's age when the last Carthagi invasion swept the shores of southern Romaine, your grandfather lost many friends to these Carthagi and their armies of mercenaries and slaves. Unsure of their right to use this road or whether they are a threat to the realm, your conversation is sharp.

"No man should stand alone against the Foe, even slavers. I have a few questions regarding your mission." A howl of animal pain interrupts your conversation momentarily. You shrug at the Carthagi's questioning look, burying your own unease. "My fellow knight is asking similar questions."

"Ah, your accent. Maybe you are Romani? Peace, exoría. We are the Stratiotikí Kásta, that is 'the soldier caste' in your tongue, and we seek no quarrel with you today. I am Kýrie Militades of the Hoplites and my peer here is Kyría Eustace of the Peltasti We have a writ from your Master the King, giving us leave to be about our mission without interference." The Carthagi nods, if he takes offence at your suspicion it does not show. His men part ranks and he leads you to a wagon that had been hastily run off the road. This is what the phalanx was defending to the last, and what the beastmen were so set on taking for themselves. "As for our mission..."

A bulwark of steel the size of a small cottage is chained atop the wagon, covered with a cloth. The iron cage, you can think of no other description, rattles upon your approach.

[1/2]
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[2/2]

The Carthagi peels back a shutter flap and a blur of fur and fang slams against the opening snarling madly. You all jerk back instinctively as the whole cage teeters, only the chains preventing the entire wagon from overturning. Miltiades chuckles, bringing the cloth back down. "He is a little wild, no?"

"Reginae wept, is that a bloody direwolf?" Sir Rabe speaks for you all. Hunting such beasts for sport and glory was regularly done, of course. But why by Heaven's Grace would anyone want to keep one alive instead of taking a trophy?

"Aftoí oi Kantoninoí eínai ómorfoi, eidiká o psilós." The green-clad leader removes their helm revealing flowing dark hard, olive skin and eyes as intensely green as her uniform. "Miláei pollá, allá palévei kalá. Boró na ton káno?"

"Reginae wept, is that a bloody woman?!" You and Mikail exchange glances at Sir Rabe's outburst. The man who was laughing madly as he eviscerated his enemies a few moments ago has his eyes popping out at the notion of a women in command.

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>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]

>"Priorities, Karlaus. Man-eating monster first, exotic women later." You wonder whether capturing a live monster such as this without leave is technically poaching. [Idealist]

>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]

No vote on the execution/mercy yet. That'll be tomorrow
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>>3195618
>>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
Muh dick
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>>3195617
>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]

Duty first, hoes later. And honestly, I'm more curious about their mission than seeing Emile fail at seduction.
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>>3195618
>>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
Where are ze documents!
I hope anons will not drool all over Carthage thot
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>>3195618
>>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
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>>3195618
>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]

Welp everything looks official
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>>3195618
>>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
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>>3195618
On one hand the Idealist option makes me want to turn this into a buddy-knight quest

Buuut duty first, glory second and hot warrior women third.

>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
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>>3195618
>"Priorities, Karlaus. Man-eating monster first, exotic women later." You wonder whether capturing a live monster such as this without leave is technically poaching. [Idealist]
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>>3195618
>I’ll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
Can’t trrust Johnny Foreigner after all
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>>3195618
>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
Truly these foreigners are barbarians
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>>3195618
>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
I sort want the pelt of one for ourselves.
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>>3195618
>>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
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That's a lot of 1 ID posts. Forgotten should treat the next vote as a contentious one.
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>>3195696
Says one ID post
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>>3195618
>>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]

Y'all 1 posts are homosex
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>>3195698
This>>>3192630 is me.
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>>3195709
Drool over that slaver scum a little bit more faggot
>>3195712
Sure buddy
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>>3195724
Nothing wrong with appreciating a fine woman you actual faggot.
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>>3195725
You guys are acting like thirsty virgins, lets just look at their proof and move on
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>>3195618
>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
Close your mouths, drooling over every skirt that pops up.
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>>3195726
You're implying I think we are going to get some instead of merely saying that she's a looker, partially to mess with Rabe..

Id rather do that than have a stick up our ass.
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>>3195731
Can you chill anon
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>>3195731
You meant to say "act like a kissless virgin?"
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3195757
He thought the prompt was "act natural" and decided to go with what he'd do in real life.

So yes
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3195618
>And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3195618
>>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
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>>3195651
>>3186142 this is me
In case people get salty and start witch hunting 1 post i.ds again
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>>3195800
I'm pretty sure we're past the bump limit on this thread. There's not likely random kniggas wandering through.
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>>3195800
Both the ID's you linked are 1 ID posts, so i don't know if Forgotten will count them.
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>>3195618
>>"And what a woman."
Battle gets your jollies up
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>>3195618
Can we ask were they got the direwolf? I really want to kill one and get our own pelt.
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>>3195618
>"Priorities, Karlaus. Man-eating monster first, exotic women later." You wonder whether capturing a live monster such as this without leave is technically poaching. [Idealist]
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>>3195879
>I am Kýrie Militades of the Hoplites and my peer here is Kyría Eustace of the Peltasti We have a writ from your Master the King, giving us leave to be about our mission without interference
This bit seems to imply the writ itself could contain some informations on the mission, other than an obvious permission.
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>>3195618
>I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
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>>3195731
You want that, I don't want any of this waifufaggotry. BCQ was ruined by that.
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>>3195618
>>"Priorities, Karlaus. Man-eating monster first, exotic women later." You wonder whether capturing a live monster such as this without leave is technically poaching. [Idealist]
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>>3195873
Oh I got a new IP, I didn't notice. I guess that was a given since I got a new router.

>>3192573
Is me
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
Cultural barriers are destroyed first by the ass.
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>>3195618
Shit, I just noticed my vote >>3195628 was linked to the wrong post.
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>>3195726
You angry little man. "And what a woman" is not "hey gurl u want sum fuck?"

Appreciating a fine piece of ass and elbowing Rabe while wagging our eyebrows is perfectly knightly and brotherly behavior.
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>>3195618

>and what a woman
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>>3196030
If you need to emphasize it so much, you're not a thirsty virgin. You're a man dying alone in a desert.

*sigh* Sometimes I wish Forgotten would just auto-locked a waifu of his choice and end this kind of nonsense.
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3195618
>>"Priorities, Karlaus. Man-eating monster first, exotic women later." You wonder whether capturing a live monster such as this without leave is technically poaching. [Idealist]
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>>3196190
and in case someone is assblasted about 1 post ID, here you go
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>>3196097
best girl is no girl

except for Spicario
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>>3196196
> furry lover is best girl
Eeeeeeew.
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>>3196197
She just wanted a pet. It's not like she was a twilight fan girl like Joker
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>>3196097
Can someone explain what this stock in the mud is talking about?

Do you have a problem with hyperbole, are you perhaps actually autistic and wholly incapable of reading tone?
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>>3196407
And here I thought you could read English. Fine, I'll be blunter.

Stop acting like a waifufag. Direwolf and documents are more important than acting like a derpy teenager.
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>>3196407
>>3196423

Oi. We got this far without being uncivil, let's not break the track record.
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It's ironic how anti-waifufags make things just as bad with their brand of autism and jaded condescension as waifufags with their over enthusiasm.
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>>3196423
Allow me to be blunter: all I said was that it looks like a tongue in cheek option.

You had to start with personal attacks because you believe this is a prelude to chasing slaver ass when it's just a wolf whistle and ribbing a friend for his reaction.

To take a note out of your book: *sigh*
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>>3196449
t. waifufag subversive or enlightened centrist
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>>3196478
I acted like a shithead before because I just saw a good Quest half-ruined by waifufaggotry. I shouldn't have, sorry.

Fact is, there's really no indication it's tongue in cheek. Hell, this bit:
>you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny.
looks like a "prelude to chasing slaver ass" more than anything else. Or worse, Rabe doing a clichèd rant about 'muh women'.
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3196500
Which one? None I'm reading right now have had waifu troubles lately
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>>3196599
It's hosted on 4chan but rather on Anonkun.

One of the few good ones there, which are pretty rare given that Anonkun is basically 4chan's 4chan.
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>>3196607
*It's not hosted
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>>3196607
You can't really compare anonkun to /qst/. Even though I was giving that previous anon shit for being thirsty, Anonkun is a whole other level of sad, depraved, smut-centric bullshit
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>>3195618
>"Priorities, Karlaus. Man-eating monster first, exotic women later." You wonder whether capturing a live monster such as this without leave is technically poaching. [Idealist]
KEEP YO DICK IN YO PANTS KNIGGA, WE STILL ON DUTY.
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>>3195618

>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]

Disregard bitches, acquire authentication. We can always find ass that may or may not be slaver scum further along the line.
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>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]

Our HAUGHTY knight prefers noble, local ladies and isn't interested in some slaver.
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>>3196891
Imagine the shame on house Andrei
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>>3196936
I seem to recall Emile being upset with a certain knight friend of ours who married a peasant.
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>>3196977
But anon my 21st century mindset tells me our idealistic haughty knight should be having one night stands with every woman he meets
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>>3196985
Admiring a fine, attractive woman is not the same and smashing and passing everyone they meet.
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>>3196989
Let them have their strawman
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>>3196977
Noble local women > Noble foreign women >>>>>>>> common local women > common foreign women

Romani and Cathagi might be a tad Montague and Capulet, though Mother would approve.
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>>3197061
>Mother would approve
How scandalous! Tell me more.
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>Mother would approve.
Based Mom
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I can see it now. Every stop on this journey there is going to be a waifu. By the end it's going to be a shitfest over who is best girl.
so far we have
>nun
>Natalia
>Greek hoplite hottie
>gay Kniggas
So at some point we'll add the following..
Queen because you just know
Fae sloot
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>>3197067
>>3197074
It would vex Father, which is nearly reason enough even without the unique advantages of such a match.
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>>3197108
Do our parents not get along or does Mother just like screwing with him?
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>>3195618
>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]
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>>3197120
The latter, especially when he pulls subversive stunts like letting you go off on Errantry. robust exchanges of opinion are also a staple point of quite a few Romani marriages.
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>>3195618
>>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3197148
So it would be like poetic justice for us to come home with an appropriate but unconventional mate
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>>3197148
Is it possible to have a battle where both sides have more than ten thousand men in this quest?
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>>3189255
Finally finished this. It is excellent!
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>>3197164
Certainly. Each Duchy could manage to muster 10K, if their lords all answered the call. Aubres less so, but a much more professional one.
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>>3197267
I should point out that, at that scale, even a maxed out skill and banner would have only a marginal effect on the outcome. Allies, aces-in-sleeves and preliminary battles would prove crucial.

Hypothetically, of course.
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>>3197284
Nigga dont pretend you ain't planning some hundred years war or Tour de Nesles shit.

We know better
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>>3195618
>>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3197284
That makes sense. It would be dumb to have one man be able to greatly affect a battle where 10's of thousands of men are involved.
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>>3197378
Emile is simply just one man after all.
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>>3197380
>Emile is simply just one man after all
>Emile is simply one JUST man after all.
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>>3197392
>Right makes Might intensifies
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>>3197245
I'm glad you liked it.
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>>3197267
So the entire manpower of Canton is less than 50 thousand men? Do any of the other countries have more men than that?
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3197424
Damn straight. Hey, where is the execution vote?
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>>3197499
>Other countries
>Implying any other race or state matters besides Canton

Pax Canton
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>>3197424
More like "dice makes might"
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>>3195618
>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]

Yeah we definitely need to check that this is above level. Maybe even there might need to be a tragic "accident" with the cage being weakened by the fight with the Beast Men and we had to put the Dire Wolf down for the safety of the realm.

See how much Vult we have in our Deus
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>>3197504
They do kind of matter if they can raise more men. It ain't easy for feudal countries like Canton to have a pax.
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>>3197499
The sprawling Old Cathagi empire at the height of its power dwarfed that, but in the modern age in this area of the world no local human power can rival those numbers. The downside is that it's unrealistic for Canton to get those numbers together. It is more accurate to say that Canton can field 5 armies of 10,000 than 1 army of 50,000.

The 50k number can be fattened out some with heavy conscription on the peasant levies, mercenaries and militias but an army hitting the 100k mark hasn't been seen since the time of the Brother's Conquest.
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>>3197392
Stannis would approve
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>>3195618
>"And what a woman." Lean and athletic, but without the mannish features you might expect from a woman that fights, you wonder if maybe some Carthagi aren't so bad. Her piercing green eyes regard you with an appreciative scrutiny. [Hearty]
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>>3197516
Not when we basically don't have land neighbours that we know of and our neighbours by sea are pre-christian Vikings, a shitty knock off of Canton and a monster worshipping slaver city-state.
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>>3197520
Those numbers are realistic. The biggest, bloodiest and longrst battle in medieval England was Towton which had more than 50 thousand men fighting for house York or house Lancaster
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>"I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." You will confer with Sir Gilbern to confirm whether the document is genuine. If it is, well the King must have his reasons. [Haughty]

The Carthagi woman's stare unnerves you. You do not feel that you are being observed so much as evaluated like a grocer might scrutinise and judge goods for sale at the market.

”I'll see that Writ now, thank you kindly." Kyrios Militades nods congenially, but his response is interrupted by Kyria Eustace.

"Ischyró, ygiés, éfkolo sta mátia ..." Her male counterpart pointedly does not translate as the green eyed women speaks, still staring at you to the point of rudeness. He instead provides you with a scroll of paper as requested, somewhat bloodstained but still legible. He gives you a polite smile as the Kyrias continues to talk, though you are unsure whether she's speaking to you or him given she hasn't taken her eyes off you for a moment. ”Tha éferne próstimo sto Megálo Pazári. An kai nomízo óti protimó na ton kratíso os sklávos sómatos. Naí?”

"What did she say?" Distractedly you inspect the writ as if you knew what to look for. You see a royal seal and clear instructions that these men be allowed to pass free of road-tax or assault, and further that their monster-hunting expedition not be interfered with.

"She say 'thank you, mighty warriors'." The Kyrios answers without batting an eyelid.

"These people have very long thank yous..." Sir Rabe mutters suspiciously, though Mikail seems to take it at face value.

The momentary awkwardness is thankfully interrupted by the eruption of shouts and drawn steel where Sir Gilbern was interrogating the captives.

[1/3]
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You arrive to find Sir Gilbern and his squire with their swords in hand held against 3 beastmen on their knees, heads downcast. A fourth lies bleeding out from a sword wound, gurgling softy, while a fifth beastman lies crumpled on the floor, head freshly caved in with crude blows. His fellows hands and hooves are bloody, they refuse to meet your gaze.

”What happened?” You demand, hand on hilt.

”The damndest thing. Apparently these things deify the local spirits, and they claim one of the holy guardians was stolen by men. That's what sparked this whole fracas, according to them. But then this one…” Sir Gilbern gestures to the murdered beastman ”Started pleading for his life, offering up the location of… well he never got a chance to say. His fellows savaged him to death before I could intervene. They refuse to say anything more, even when asked forcefully.”

”Would these primitives perchance worship something like a direwolf as a local spirit?”

”...Is that what’s in the cage? Pit if I know, Sir Andrei. You’d have to ask a scholar who stooped to study such things. Ah, my squire told me you were asking for their Writ of Passage. May I?” You oblige, handing the writ over to Sir Gilbern. He scrutinises it carefully. ”It’s the King’s seal alright but… well this is the Crown Prince’s signature, not His Majesty’s, I’m sure of it.”

”Sir, is it… unusual for the Crown Prince to sign such documents on behalf of his father the King?” It is only after you ask the question that you realise how dangerous that question could be. You are glad that only Sir Gilbern was in earshot.

The Order Reginate pauses before answering carefully. He rolls up the Writ and hands it back ”No. I suppose it isn’t.”

Unusual or not, you do not doubt for a second that he will report the nature of the writ to the Queen.

[2/3]
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[3/3]

It is a brutal and barbaric demonstration, but these beastmen are clearly not above taking harsh measures even against their own to prevent their hated knight foes from learning of the location of their people. A loyalty of sorts, you suppose. You assume that the Order of Names would find it easy to extract more useful information regardless, but you are here and they are not.

As you reach a decision on how to deal with the captives Mikail arrives with the gear of value from the fallen. Only their leader’s rusty chainmail and battered heater shield is of any worth, you have no use for the superstitious talismans, primitive iron and stinking animal hides found on the others.

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1post ID’s without linking will not be counted.

(1) Prisoners (recast)
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]

> “That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]

(2) To the Victor, the Spoils
> “This ill-treated armour and shield will barely be worth the scrap metal.” But you suppose some grubby merchant might sell it on to a pauper mercenary. [+1 Wealth]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197542
>“That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197542
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]

RIP TOTALLY UNKNOWN AND UNNAMED NPC KNIGHT DUDE
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>>3197542
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197542
>That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
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>>3197542
>That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
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>>3195780
This is me
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]


>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197542
> “That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]

So much dust in my eyes right now.
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

I dont see a reason to kill them, but i also do not see a reason to leave them alive

>A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
I would rather leave the past behind, but if we could form """""connections"""", we could profit
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>>3197542
>We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
(2) To the Victor, the Spoils
>“This ill-treated armour and shield will barely be worth the scrap metal.” But you suppose some grubby merchant might sell it on to a pauper mercenary. [+1 Wealth]
The dead don't need money.

My old post >>3192674
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>>3197536
Also, what is the chick saying?
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>>3197542
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
>>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
>>3192297 Me BTW
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>>3197542
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
> “This ill-treated armour and shield will barely be worth the scrap metal.” But you suppose some grubby merchant might sell it on to a pauper mercenary. [+1 Wealth]
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
If they wish for death upon one of their one for such a simple explanation then they can join him in the pit.
>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
All supposed metagaming aside, if I didn't know what happened in the first thread I would have assumed that this was a obvious side quest, and usually it's this kind of stuff that has the better goods than basic wealth.
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>>3197542
> “That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197542
(1) Prisoners (recast)
> Hang them.

Ideally, Sir Rabe could damage the cage and let the Dire Wolf free and then kill it. It's offensive to bring back a foreign idol anyways.

Regardless, we should try to prevent the Beast Men from confirming that we have it, not the Carthagi.

Double ideally, kill the Carthagi and frame the Beast Men for it. They attacked them anyways.

This whole kidnapping the Dire Wolf thing is fucky.

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197566
I think that the general gist is that she wants to carry Emile off to a place called Great Bazaar (totally not a slave market) but she's undecided whether to sell him or keep him to herself.

This is a very rough translation from someone who doesn't know Greek, so I could have fucked up at some point. Anyone well versed in the language is welcome to chime in.
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>>3197590
>Ideally, Sir Rabe could damage the cage and let the Dire Wolf free and then kill it. It's offensive to bring back a foreign idol anyways

Pretty sure that would put us in direct conflict with the Kings Writ.

>>Double ideally, kill the Carthagi and frame the Beast Men for it. They attacked them anyways.

That is dishonourable as fuck and again, in direct violation of the Kings Writ.
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>>3197590
Why? Why would you want to do that to people who have every right to be going about their business?
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>>3197593
I said ideally, not feasibly.

Preventing word from getting back to the Beast Men is the best we can do.

Besides, it's debatable if it's honourable to act dishonourably under orders.
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
>>3197120
>>3195683
>>3195879
This is me.
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>>3197626
Not >>3197120 I added that one by mistake
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197612
It's pretty fucking dishonorable to kill people in cold blood when they are simply going about their entirely legal business
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>>3197637
>people
case closed
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>>3197639
Are you suggesting that the Carthagi are not people? They may be scum, but they are people, and have a literal writ from the King allowing them to travel and hunt monsters
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>>3197641
ignore me im lazy and retarded, didnt read properly
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>>3197643
Fair enough
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197637
Legal but dishonorable.
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>>3197641
> ”Sir, is it… unusual for the Crown Prince to sign such documents on behalf of his father the King?”

The whole thing is fucky. If we really were more devoted to the realm than ourselves, it would be best to bury this by killing everyone, including the dire wolf, then regretfully being "too late" to save the Carthagi.

Indeed, slavers deserve even more to die than beasts do, after all beasts are simply being true to their nature.

The Carthagi *choose* evil.
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>>3197736
What is dishonorable about hunting monsters? We literally do this ourselves. Stop trying to twist things just so you can enact your edgy "kill them all" plot.

They have no slaves captive with them, they've done nothing in our presence to show that they are currently doing anything wrong. We may be prejudice towards them, that'd even be in character, but I don't see how we could justify killing them based on the fact that their people are slavers at home.
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>>3197738
Gilburn recognized the signature himself. I agree that there are shenanigans going on, but they seem more of a political nature within the Royal court than anything else. Maybe the King is declining mentally? Maybe the Prince is looking to solidify his position and is undermining his father to do so? Who knows, but I doubt some Carthagi who want to hunt great beasts to show off and get their dicks wet back at home are particularly involved
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>>3197739
Also I'm sure Sir Gilbern will be thrilled to know his squire essentially died for essentially nothing then if we're just going to kill everyone.
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>>3197741
>Posted too early
and I think killing them here and now, especially in front of witnesses is a bad idea
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>>3197542
>That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
>>3195771
My last post.
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>>3197542
>>3195631
My id
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

> “This ill-treated armour and shield will barely be worth the scrap metal.” But you suppose some grubby merchant might sell it on to a pauper mercenary. [+1 Wealth]
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>>3197536
>>3197591
I'll spoiler the response for anyone that doesn't want the metainfo.
>Ischyró, ygiés, éfkolo sta mátia
Strong, Healthy, Easy on the eyes(rough translation but i think that's the english equivalent)
Tha éferne próstimo sto Megálo Pazári. An kai nomízo óti protimó na ton kratíso os sklávos sómatos. Naí?
I would prefer to bring him to the Grand Bazaar. And you think that I prefer my slaves short. yes?
basically she is saying emile would be a much bigger prize than the direwolf
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>>3197755
Thanks Greek bro.

On one hand, I'm happy my translation wasn't too far off the mark. On the other hand, this might not bode well for us.

Cathagi genocide wen?
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>>3197542
>“That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]
>>3197380
This is my old ID
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

> “This ill-treated armour and shield will barely be worth the scrap metal.” But you suppose some grubby merchant might sell it on to a pauper mercenary. [+1 Wealth]
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>>3197757
>tfw Greek wife
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>>3197542
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
No muh noble savage here, fuck them

I don't see why we couldn't both ask Gilbert to identify the sigil and sell the armour later but if we absolutely have to choose between the 2 I'd rather know whose house it belongs to first
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>>3197742
Well, it could avoid a war with the Beast Men. Pretty sure "rescue your diety" is one of those things that gets tha ball rolling there.

We're going to have a small share of responsibility for the innocent who die because of that.

Or it could be used to make the Beast Men knuckle under. Holding holy and sacred things hostage is honourable, right?

This situation isn't about what's honourable anymore, because it's an issue that goes beyond ourselves
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>>3197757
It could have just been an idiomatic compliment that wouldn't translate well.
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

Said in a resigned tone, indicating that Emile doesn't take pleasure in this kind of summary executions.
+ At least, they will die without Cathagi or us knowing the location of their village so I think their people are safe for now. In the end, they attacked humans and get executed, but the other members of their tribe are spared. Seems fair to me.

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]

Oh fuck, Gabriel.
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>>3197542
> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197757
>Carthagi genocide when

Always
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>>3197542
>“That’s enough blood for today.” You’ve taught the creatures a bloody lesson, one they will not be keen to repeat. [Idealist]

>>”A red lion resting on a skull...
Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
>>3197528
This is me.
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>>3197790
What fucking war? This is a weirdo tribe, the odd one out that worship the wolf. It'll at worst be a very dedicated warband.

>>3197757
If it wasn't for the stare I'd take it as a compliment
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>>3197538
>Would these primitives perchance worship something like a direwolf as a local spirit?”
Intriguing, I wonder what the murdered beastfolk was trying to offer the location of something for his life; they also call it a holy guardian suppose the direwolf was guarding something valuable and both related?
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]


>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197869
We know they used to worship the fae, maybe with most of tgem gone they turn to the next best thing.
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>>3197542
> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]

posting from class, so it might be different but I'm >>3196003
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>>3197542
> “The enemy cannot use his weapon if you disable his hand.” They will find it much harder to breach the King’s Peace with a missing right hand. [Hearty]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
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>>3197542
>>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]
>>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]
>>3196194
this is me btw
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>>3197542

>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]

Meta-gaming aside, even if Emile was planning on selling the arms and armour, he'd probably want to ID the sigil. Mainly because if it did belong to a fellow knigga, it would be for the best if the family knew their fate.

Inb4 Emile has a crisis of faith watching Gabriel's family go to pieces when he brings evidence of their son's death via beastmen back home. The tears, they sustain Forgotten's witchery.
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>>3198419
Man. You guys really have been coddled of the early death of a character bothers you.

Gabriel a shit.
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>>3198508
I mean... it was a pretty big moment that caused a massive shit storm and it'll be fun to take his stuff back in game to his family. Also I think it'll be more profitable
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>>3198522
It's the knightly thing to do anyway, even from a non-meta perspective. I mean we could sell off everything else but at least return the shield since it has the House sigil.
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>>3198531
I wouldn't want to be selling the shield and it get recognized. That could cause some bad blood.
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>>3198551
Exactly. Plus it's symbolic as well just like any banner or anything with the family crest really.
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>>3198508
Yeah but people are being all meta about stuff because of it. It's starting to be worse than MB-fags autism, just more spread out. Like cancer vs. A sucking chest wound.
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>>3198568
>>3198522
Replied to my own post whoops.
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>>3198610
It's a bit of fan service, Forgotten threw in the option to take his stuff home because we've all wanted to avenge our first character and lay him to rest. I don't think we can avoid it being meta in this instance
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>>3197542
>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]>>3195800


>”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?” [Homecoming]

>>3195800
Still me
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I realise I used the uncle's Rousseau shield instead of Gabriel's, for that I apologise to shield-bro. I couldn't find Gabriel's in the archive.
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>”We offered quarter. That offer has expired.” This was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Hang them. [Haughty]

+1 Path of Cain [3]
GAINED Avenger: -5AV to Foe

”I do not think I will get much more out of them, even if I resort to more drastic methods.” Sir Gilbern says, clearly still curious what the turncoat might have divulged. ”I could try, but it will be messy and likely amount to nothing.”

"That won't be necessary, Sir Gilbern. We will deal with them now.” Your decision is made. The foreigners were about legitimate business and this attack was a flagrant breach of the King’s Peace. Sir Rabe’s squire has returned, the caravan must not be too far behind. " We offered quarter. That offer has expired. Sir Rabe, fetch the rope."

The Montbrun knight grins all too eagerly.

.....

As the rope is tossed over the designated place one of the creatures brays with despair, though none seem altogether surprised that their surrender granted them only a temporary lease on life. Tied and bound, spears held to their throats, they can do little but watch on as one by one they are strung up and hanged from the neck until dead. Heavy, well-built bastards, it takes all three of your squires to properly lift and tie even one of them given that the Carthagi are busy with their own dead and this is not knightly work.

Sir Rabe chose his hanging tree well. A great oak located well within throwing distance of the Kingsroad, the branch doesn’t so much as creak under the weight of four dead beasties. Sir Gilbern’s ensures that the offences Attacked a Human and Broke the King’s Peace[i/] are scrawled in both Cantônian and the equivalent in their barbarous sigils so that all who pass by here may know the price of their uncontrolled savagery.

You consider it a good day’s work.

[1/3]
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>>3199287

>Homecoming Sidequest

As you watch the last barbarian creature twitch futilely on the rope the heater shield Mikail handed you catches your attention. Although damaged, it is clearly of superior make and quality. ”A red lion resting on a skull… Sir Gilbern do you recognise this sigil?””

"I've seen it at the Royal Court on occasion, yes." The Queensguard nods, inspecting the shield. "House Rousseau, I believe. Staunch Kingsmen to the core, our route takes us close to their lands outside Aubrey. This is no servant's shield, they may wish it's return."

"Then return it we shall." You see no reason not to, it is the knightly thing to do. "Let us hope it was simply stolen, rather than looted from the dead."

"We can hope. But do not expect a warm welcome." The doubt plain on Sir Gilbern's face. "The bearers of bad news are seldom received with open arms."

”Nonetheless, better they know of it now than spend a lifetime hoping for a return that will never come.”

[2/3]
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>>3199295

[3/3]

Ghosts of Cathagi theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irXQid4peS0

As your party and the recently arrived wagoners talk animatedly of the battle you return to the Carthagi delegation, tending to their dead.

”O ómorfos miláei polý. Aftó eínai entáxei, den enochleítai apó tin ómorfi proforá tou. Ti léei aftí ti forá?” Kyria Eustace finally tears her eyes from you to regard her subordinates lining up their own dead. The living Carthagi are far outnumbered by the dead, and you don’t doubt some of the wounding will be joining them. Even though you do not speak her tongue, the tone is now decidedly bitter. "Óchi óti den apolamváno ti synkínisi tis aimatochysías, allá aftó to kataraméno skylí tha éprepe kalýtera na to axízei."

Kyrios Militades notices your questioning expression. "My comrade, she does not agree with business of capturing wolf. Already before attack we lost half-a-dozen men. Not slaves, but free men, luring and trapping it. She thinks I am a fool."

"Why do you need that monster?" You'll not interfere with the King's writ, but you are curious nonetheless.

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> Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]

> Militades is embarrassingly in love with one of the Medusae Coven. A higher Kasta than the Stratiotikas, their matron has publicly stated that she would kiss a live Direwolf before she let her daughter marry him. Where his peers saw insult, Militades saw a conditional marriage agreement. [Lovestruck]

> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
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>>3199298
>The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]

Nothing more stupid than men dying for a god-king wanting something stupid
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>>3199298
>> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
>>3198557
Me.
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>>3199298
Is input on Npc's actions and motives going to be an ongoing thing? I like this concept.
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>>3199298

> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]

Carthagi are scum, this seems fitting.
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>>3199315
Not a great deal, but yes. Motivations for ongoing plots will be set in stone (how else could you figure them out?).
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>>3199298
>The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
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>>3199321
Still awesome

of course you figure it out with writing scenes in such a way as readers can pick out certain traits in characters actions and words
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>>3199298
>> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
Gib Carthage thot
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>>3199338
>Wanting Thots
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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Still on the fence about this choice. I'm a sucker for potential reclamation plots but the Ambitious option could be a ticket to join the Dragon Guard one day.

In any case, can Greek Bro give us a translation please?
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]

>>3199321
I really hope input on npc characters doesn't happen too often and only rarely. The only character we ought to control and decide for should be the pov (Emile). Npcs should be outside out of our control since we're going to be prejudiced against them.
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>>3199327
>of course you figure it out with writing scenes in such a way as readers can pick out certain traits in characters actions and words

Yeah, this. It would be much more interesting and enjoyable to let us figure out plots and motives through hints in the text rather than simply make us choose them.
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>>3199366
on the other hand not everyone has the perception to pick these things up and there is fun ito be had in having a say in what other characters motivations are.
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>>3199372
It doesn't need a lot of perception, most anons here figured out Vancewell was the culprit through some hints. There might be some fun in deciding their motives, but it would more fun and fulfilling to deduce them out by reading.
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>>3199298
>> Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]

It's a me>>3198508
>>3198610

Tell me . . . . does this noble son, banished from a southern desert where they keep slaves, possibly have a mask he could wear that would drive him insane?
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>>3199379
Hahaha solid reference anon and good point. We should be careful around this guy, check to see if he ever sleeps or if he reads an inordinate amount of books
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3199298
>Militades is embarrassingly in love with one of the Medusae Coven. A higher Kasta than the Stratiotikas, their matron has publicly stated that she would kiss a live Direwolf before she let her daughter marry him. Where his peers saw insult, Militades saw a conditional marriage agreement. [Lovestruck]
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>>3199298
>>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
I like the idea of the exiled warrior attempting to do the impossible to get back into the good graces of his people.
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>>3199376
To be honest Anon, Vancewell didn't really do a half decent job at covering his tracks.
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>>3199401
Yeah, Forgotten needs to make it a bit more challenging in the future, but it was still fun figuring out who did it through text hints. I wish more of that than just simply choosing.
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>>3199362
I feel the same way. Maybe one time as an introduction to the NPC background, but it also destroys any future surprises about how they act or what their motivations are.

I'd rather roll die for it honestly.

>>3199379
Darzi still beat girl undefeated.
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>>3199298

> Militades is embarrassingly in love with one of the Medusae Coven. A higher Kasta than the Stratiotikas, their matron has publicly stated that she would kiss a live Direwolf before she let her daughter marry him. Where his peers saw insult, Militades saw a conditional marriage agreement. [Lovestruck]

Play a stupid game, win a stupid prize.
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Seems that there is a mixed reaction to the motivation of NPCs. As such, I will try to refrain from it unless our knight is in some way shaping them.

So more like Tam and Mikail than the blatant instance here.
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>>3199412
For what it's worth, I think it's perfectly fine as it is.

The options don't reveal much about the Hoplites' personalities aside from what it's their drive at the moment, so the Sherlock Anons should be satisfied as long as you don't make mysteries too obvious.

On the other hand, this kind of choice gives us agency to decide future plot hooks.
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>>3199412
>So more like Tam and Mikail than the blatant instance here.

This would be great and I wouldn't mind for it to happen more often. Being able to shape companions would make much more sense than being able to put input on npcs we have no influence over like Militades here.
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>>3199298
>The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
I am fine with the current input on the NPCs, it no different than a GM asking his players the kind of campaign they want to play and shape the game accordingly.
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>>3199412
That would be preferable. Don't give us the ability to have input on NPCs unless Emile has some degree of influence over them.
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>>3199412
Just my 2cents;broadly speaking I agree with >>3199420 and >>3199423 but I understand if some people feel otherwise.
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>>3199427
Yeah. Ain't no faggot penderast Carthagi gonna steal Mikail's sweet nighttime thighing from us!
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>>3199412
I agree with these anons>>3199405 >>3199427
>>3199422 knowing the plans and plots would ruin the suspense, not to mention that we should have no control over NPCs who aren't are companions.
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>>3199298
>Militades is embarrassingly in love with one of the Medusae Coven. A higher Kasta than the Stratiotikas, their matron has publicly stated that she would kiss a live Direwolf before she let her daughter marry him. Where his peers saw insult, Militades saw a conditional marriage agreement. [Lovestruck]
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>>3199437
> we should have no control over NPCs who aren't are companions.
But we already had control over NPCs that aren't companions - we chose which monster to hunt, after all. By that logic, Forgotten should have chosen it for us.

It doesn't even reveal the Carthagi's plans, plots or personality since it doesn't tell us anything except immediate concerns. Had Forgotten chosen an option for us, it wouldn't have changed much because most of us wouldn't have started calling him a liar without proof.

Although I suppose that Forgotten could have handled it differently, like Emile hearing rumors about a Carthagi capturing a direwolf for [Insert Options Here].
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>>3199446
Picking a quest is different from peeking "behind the scenes" at an Npc's backstory.
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>>3199446
To be clear, it's meta knowledge.

A better comparison would be if we got to pick the monsters weak spot, or combat abilities.
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>>3199446
>But we already had control over NPCs that aren't companions - we chose which monster to hunt, after all. By that logic, Forgotten should have chosen it for us.

That's a false equivalency though, choosing which monster to hunt isn't the same as determining a characters motives, plots, goals, etc.. by putting input on an NPC and revealing his backstory.

>It doesn't even reveal the Carthagi's plans, plots or personality since it doesn't tell us anything except immediate concerns. Had Forgotten chosen an option for us, it wouldn't have changed much because most of us wouldn't have started calling him a liar without proof.

It does reveal why he hunted the direwolf and what are his motives for doing it. If Forgotten choose it himself, then we wouldn't be to determine it through an input vote. You seem to be grasping at straws to explain away letting us control NPC's we should have no business controlling or deciding for them their motives.

>Although I suppose that Forgotten could have handled it differently, like Emile hearing rumors about a Carthagi capturing a direwolf for [Insert Options Here].

No, Forgotten should not give us the choice to determine what NPC's Emile doesn't have influence over do.
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behead those who insult spicario
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>>3199298
>> Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3199451
What meta-knowledge though?

We're choosing what he's going to say to Emile. For all we know, he could have omitted part of the truth or he could be lying.

>>3199453
>choosing which monster to hunt isn't the same as determining a characters motives, plots, goals, etc.. by putting input on an NPC and revealing his backstory.
I really don't see how this choice detemines motives, plot or personality. It's just one event, and assuming it's true it doesn't tell us if the man is, say, honorable or not, interested in taking power or not, what consequences there can be for Canton and/or Emile, etc.
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>>3199457
>I really don't see how this choice detemines motives, plot or personality. It's just one event, and assuming it's true it doesn't tell us if the man is, say, honorable or not, interested in taking power or not, what consequences there can be for Canton and/or Emile, etc.

No, it does determine his motive for hunting the wolf. Whether it's one event or many events is irrelevant. It does tell us and let's us choose if he's ambitious, lovestruck or exiled. It does have consequences for Emile, Canton, Cathago since this explains why he was given the King's writ.
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>>3199461
It might help explain why he requested the Writ, but not necessarily why it was granted.
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>tfw no spicario side quest
>tfw no greek waifu
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>>3199462
nor does it really tell who they are or what they are like, granted they all have consequences for the future but there is no way to tell what they will do there or how or even when and there is is no way to actually meta the context of what we have learned here.
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>>3199462
It still lets us determine the motives of an NPC we have no control or influence over. I don't mind it with Mikail, Rabe, Tam, etc... but it makes no sense for players to be given the power to decide the motives for an NPC like Militades by input choice.
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>>3199464
How is this information meta, given that you are in-character being told it right now? I suppose it may be meta to act like its true instead of some far-fetched foreign fib.
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>>3199468
Im saying its not, I was saying there was in fact no way to use it as meta knowledge.
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>>3199470
Oh, my bad. I should be asleep now anyway. Night fellas
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>>3199461
Except it doesn't, assuming it's the truth.

Just because I know a trait of another person it doesn't mean that I'm privy to his every secret and plan. For example, he could be genuinely lovestruck or because he's a social climber if that option is chosen.

As for the King's writ, no matter what he would have said we would have suspected that it's a move on the Prince's part to gain some foreign support.

Still, I don't think we're going to reach out to each other so I'll drop this.

>>3199298
> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
I want to believe the dragon is just an old Asgorga T_T
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>>3199473
>Except it doesn't, assuming it's the truth.
Except it does, we're giving the choice to determine his motive.

>Just because I know a trait of another person it doesn't mean that I'm privy to his every secret and plan. For example, he could be genuinely lovestruck or because he's a social climber if that option is chosen.

Irrelevant, we still get to know and determine why he did it. Your assumptions don't matter, we still get to decide his goals and motives.

>As for the King's writ, no matter what he would have said we would have suspected that it's a move on the Prince's part to gain some foreign support.

Whether it's a the Prince or the King won't change the fact we get to determine why he sought that writ in the first place.
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>>3199478
I like choosing the motivations of NPCs so there's that.
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
>>3197528
>>3197834
Me btw.
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>>3199298
>> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
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>>3199468
It did come off as "Word of the QM".

Otherwise why not just tell us one, instead of having us pick our lie.

Now it's Meta because we aren't deciding the narrative by our actions, but dictating it by vote.
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>>3199468
Well now we know he's lying.

OR DO WE? DUNH DUNH DUNNNNNNNH
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>>3199473
Also, sorry if i came as uncivil or rude while arguing with you. I just don't think we should decide what NPC's do and why they do it. Maybe influence them into a decision with a dice roll as Emile, but not actually decide it for them through input control.
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>>3199298
>The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
Either this or the lovestruck one, for those two it makes sense to me she would call him an idiot
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>>3199298
> Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3199298
> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
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>quest having 30+ voters
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>>3200591
don't you feel loved?
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>>3199298
> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
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>>3200647
>75 posts by this ID
Yes, actually.
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>>3200661
knightly love
>no homo
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>>3199298
>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3200794
Where do we go after Aubrey?
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>>3200802
We should go to Fallavon. That's where are bro Damien is.
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3200808
Plus another leg of the pilgrimage. Seems like a logical next destination
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>>3199298
>> The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
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>>3197880
This is me
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>>3200910
> make new ID

> Shitpost

> Vote with now multiple post ID.

> Profit
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>>3201095
>>3201061

What kind of jerk would do this?
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>>3199298
>Militades was publicly ousted by the Stratiotikas Prinkipas, the Prince of their warrior caste. He was exiled with an impossible condition of return, a live Direwolf. His successful return would catapult him into Stratiotikas legend, not to mention garner the public support to challenge the Prince. [Exiled]
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>>3200708
I'll sway you to the Sashay side soon enough.
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>>3201098
>>3201108
Literally your only two posts. I can't tell if it's supposed to be ironic
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>The Dragon reportedly made an off-hand remark that he would enjoy seeing one of the ferocious Canton creatures in his extravagant menagerie. Cathagi merchants and caste leaders alike have been slyly contacting mercenaries for months but Militades has beaten them to the punch with his direct approach. [Ambitious]
>Kyrios Militades is GRATEFUL towards you. He and his supporters within the Kasta will treat you with respect.
> Stratiotikas Kasta ('Soldier Caste') of Nova Cathagi: KNOWN. You will not be harassed by the elite citizen-soldiery by mere virtue of being an ‘exoria’ foreigner, should you visit their lands.

Although you are certain that some part is lost in translation, you manage to prise the reason behind this bizarre mission from the Carthagi warrior. Miltiades is at first reluctant due to his comrade's biting remarks in their own tongue, apparently at his expense, but he warms to the conversation animatedly and even

Life is cheap in Carthagi. Incredibly cheap, as it happens. A Carthagi family that does not own at least one slave is considered destitute. Kyrios Militades regrets the loss of free-men, having had to leave their slaves in the Pascae harbours, but their deaths are as nothing should a whim of their ruler and god be satisfied. You do not quite comprehend the intricacies but apparently fulfilling this Dragon's notion will cement the favour of their warrior caste, currently in decline, and ensure their superiority over many of the other castes for years to come bar perhaps the sorcerous Medusae Kasta who have the great honour of personally attending to the day-to-day needs of the Dragon. Father told you that the Carthagi relied heavily on slaves, vassals and mercenaries for their mainstay armies so it is little surprise to you that their undoubtedly disciplined Stratiotikas Kasta is not a major player as one might expect.

You are sure that the Dragon he speaks of is the same one that the Brother's Book refers to. That would make the Dragon at least 1000 years old, and the Brother's Book teaches that it was of age by the time the Carthagi Empire was founded. You wonder at the existence of such a beast, now said to be the size of a castle, and also at the might of Adam and Cain that they could strike such a thing down. You've never heard of another of its sort, thank the Almighty. Who knows how long such a creature may live, or how big it may grow? It might be the only one of it's kind...

You find the worship of the monster as a God-King by these foreigners to be almost charmingly heretical however, as you are not actively seeking confrontation, you hold your tongue when in earshot of them. You even deign to offer to escort them to resupply at Aubrey before they continue on to the harbours of Pascae, which they gratefully accept.

[1/3]
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*and even shifts from an explanation to storytelling, despite the difference in language.
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>>3201121

By the time the bodies have been dealt with, burnt some distance away at your insistence, the day has grown long and Tracker Jean decides there is little point in continuing on for today. Settling down not too far from the site of the battlefield for the night, there is something of a cultural misunderstanding as the campfires are lit.

"Sire, do you smell spices and... mutton?" You nod, your squire is right. Though you don't recall the Carthagi having any livestock with them...

"...By Adam's arsehole!" Sir Rabe leaps up in shocked realisation, axe in hand. Mikail still seems a little perplexed even as Sir Rabe's squire leans over and vomits between his legs.

Later, when the fuss dies down and the remaining beastmen corpses are appropriately disposed of, you make it clear in no uncertain terms that such dietary practices are absolutely forbidden. You also insist that the message be translated to their subordinates immediately.

"Very well, exoria. But I do not understand." Kyrios Militades for his part seems genuinely confused at the outrage. "Are these things not simply beasts?"

”Eh, ítan polý chordés. Ísos an tous pachýnete próta...” Kyria Eustace makes a 'so-so' gesture with her hand.

You had not realised that the Carthagi did not have such a thing as 'beastmen' in their lands. Such creatures, according to these foreigners, appear to be purely endemic to Cantôn and the Deepwood. You refrain from informing them of the full theological justification for such a taboo, but make it clear that it is not to occur again if they wish to keep their heads. If you're honest you find the more technical philosophies of the Church somewhat esoteric, and even considered unmanly to seriously study unless one was set on joining the priesthood. No wonder your sisters could run circles around you in such theological debates.

As with you, it is not necessary for the foreigners to understand so long as they obey.

[2/3]
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>>3201128
>Casual kinda Cannablism

Really wish I had a soundclip of the Nilfgaard engineer muttering Barbarians right now.
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>>3201128

[3/3]

The caravan considers you the hero of the hour, despite it never having actually been directly threatened by the battle. Nonetheless, over the next few days you're essentially relieved of your more onerous patrol duties by Tracker Jean as the caravan leaves the shadow of the Fallavon border treelines and enters Aubres proper. Soon the golden fields of Aubres stretch as far as the eye can see, you pass constant traffic on the road as well as numerous well-armed patrols. The armed foreigners net quite a few stares as you exchange greetings with these people, but you pass even without having to show the Writ each time.

As the last days of the journey pass it is much to your own surprise that you find yourself spending more and more time in the company of...

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(1)
>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]


(2)
> Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll] This will include damage control in rebutting any interest on their end.

> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]


Non-spaghetti write-ins may assist with the DC. Courtship/Persuade rolls will be asked for at start of the next thread.

Yeah I'm being blatant with the foreign waifus in this thread, so sue me. That's the last content post from me in this thread, lads & ladettes. I could use a short break to regain some steam, so I'll start up a new thread on the 1st or 2nd of February and continue on from them.
In the meantime, please enjoy and as always I welcome feedback on where I stuffed up and where I did well, as well as where you think the players stuffed up and where the players did well. What's your favourite instance so far?
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>>3201118
>>3201110
It was me all along.

>>3201143
>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]

But by showing genuine enthusiasm for her own stories of travels past, telling her that we hope to have a wealth of stories of our own someday, and that we get the chance to travel with her again in the future.

Honestly not sure really how to flirt with her since her character hasn't really developed, but the best way to do so would be to show genuine admiration of her accomplishments.
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>>3201143
>>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

> Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll] This will include damage control in rebutting any interest on their end.
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>>3201143
>>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

> Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]

Seriously just want to Waifu a nice Canton girl who is into traditional Canton gender rolls.
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>>3201151
Supporting
>>3199429
Me.
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>>3201143
How frequent will those NPC inputs be from now on? Will they be done on any NPC like Militades or only characters Emile can influence? Will they be as blatant as this one with Militades?
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>>3201143
>>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]
> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]

Neither of these two are suitable for haughty Emile as they're both not from noble backgrounds.

Had to delete and correct my vote.
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>>3201143
> Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

Forgotten never said Kyria was the foreign waifu.
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>>3201143
(1)
>>Tracker Jean.
(2)
> Keeping the conversation purely platonic
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>>3198508
Still me, since I just have time to vote while at work and we're all worried about 2-3 vote posts now.
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>>3201143
>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]
>(2)
> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]
>>3197754
Me. żółć
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]
>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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Why would people care about Carthagi thot. When we are in need for the best horse there is
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>>3201143
>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]
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>>3201233
Because it's a trap.

I honestly don't give a fuck about this waifubait. This whole thread has been a boring shitshow.
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>>3201143
>>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]
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Remember Emile is shit at courting, half this shit will probably come down to a shoddy summary of ''ey girl u wan sum fuc?''
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>>3201143
I'm not complaining about you here >>3201352 but it would be nice to not have Anons bitterly contest every single roll.

It's like Montebrunfag was needed to draw all the butthurt.
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>>3201143
>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]

Tracker Jean has skills that are useful in the wild. Having her as a friend and only as a friend could provide useful. Especially for a small band of warriors. She could help us make our way around the all the lands.
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I would like for us to seriously consider the consequences of courting random commoners and foreigners who we gain nothing from politically when we don't even know them well enough to be romantically interested. There is no emotional nor political benefit to this, no need to force ourself into a waifu route.

>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

>Persuade Roll
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>>3201531
>no need to force ourself into a waifu route
this. We can't just throw ourselves at every thot the moment we meet them
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>>3201531
Y'all gonna autism yourselves right into the gay.

Just As Planned

Like far left pic related, but you're approaching it backwards.
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>>3201531
Just to add, I'm not some minmaxer/metagamer who wants to avoid any and all character flaws. But I just don't think Emile has shown any traits that lend themselves to courting foreigners and commoners. He is haughty, immediately judged a good friend for marrying a peasant, and hasn't been thinking with his dick much at all. It doesn't seem right for his character--his reactions to foreigners and their traditions have mostly been negative. Nothing changed in this guy to make him suddenly want to marry/fuck every woman in sight. Maybe as a salacious one-night stand, but I think he should be drunk or the Montbrun companion should goad him into it.
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]
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Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>3201143
I'm rolling for the choice of chick because I am indecisive.

> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]
YES, LET US SPILL MORE SPAGHETTI UPON THE BATTLEFIELDS OF LOVE!
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>>3201529
To be fair having more contacts in Carthagi doesn't sound like a bad idea if we want to go down the whole Pilgrimage route (since one of the spots to visit is there) or if we want to do some knightly shenanigans there.

>>3201536
And act like sticks in the mud for the enlightened hedonists that are Anons?

Perish the thought.
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>>3201763
Yes, perish the thought of acting like realistic human beings. I mean really we should run around with our dick out and wait for it to impale something.
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>>3201862
Good plan i vote for this one
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]
> Although you are not blatant in your intentions, you do not shy from allowing your interest in this woman to be known to them. [Courtship Roll]
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>>3201143
>>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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>>3201862
>. I mean really we should run around with our dick out and wait for it to impale something.
+1
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>>3201531
Doing a courtship roll does not mean we are gonna waifu or marry them, it is simply some flirting. It's really no huge deal.
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>>3201143
>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

> Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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>>3202056
Except I have participated in many quests and I know that's exactly what a good number of these anons want.
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I want Spicario to kick me in the nuts
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>>3201143

Don't mind me I'll just be throwing doing write ins for the options because regardless of what anons decide I'd rather we succeed than fail.

1.) Tracker Jean [Persuade]

>Jean how does your family has either captured, tamed, or transported half of all the Mustangs in Canton, how do you handle such impressive animals, if you don't mind me asking.

2.) Tracker Jean [Courtship]

> When I first laid my eyes upon a Wasteland Mustang I thought only a beautiful people could raise such beautiful creatures, I'm glad to see that I wasn't mistaken.


3.) Kyria Eustace [Persuade]

> I hear you Cathagi rely mainly on mercenaries to field your armies, but most of the mercenaries I've known wouldn't have defended that direwolf so stubbornly, so tell me, why do the Cathagi use mercenaries when their own soldiers are so disciplined and skilled.


4.) Kyria Eustace [Courtship]

> You fight with a strength and beauty I have never seen before Kyria, tell me are all Cathagi women as athletic and graceful as you.
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>>3202127
bruh........... wtf.............
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>>3201143
>>Tracker Jean
>>Platonic
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>>3202127
What if this? Pasta Alfredo?
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>>3202217
>>3202224
Let he who has a write-in cast the first stone.
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>>3202217
>>3202224

I'll admit the courtship ones are basically lasagna but the persuade ones should be alright

>>3202127

Tracker Jean Persuade should read
>Jean your family has either captured, tamed, or transported half of all the Mustangs in Canton, how do you handle such impressive animals, if you don't mind me asking.
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>>3202127
Damn son this is some fine ass spaghetti, are you sure you're not Italian?
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>>3202329

Ha un sapore proprio come gli spaghetti di mamma?
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>>3202343
Che sapore sdolcinato.

>>3202242
Fiiiiiiine.

Write-in for Persuading Kyria Eustace:
> "Kyria, I believe that your companion has mentioned that you are of the Peltasti, yes? I'm afraid that I'm not very knowledgeable about Carthagi society, so I'm rather curious about what its castes and roles."

I wanted to question them about the Writ's sign, but in hindsight I doubt that if they were involved in some intrigue I doubt they would spill everything to the first knight on the road.
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>>3201143
>You fight with a strength and beauty I have never seen before Kyria, tell me are all Cathagi women as athletic and graceful as you.
I want the spaghetti
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>>3202127
Well the important thing is that you tried.

Half of these ain't bad.

The other half is pure spaghetti.

>>3201143
Supporting this because I think it's funny.
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>>3201143
>>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

>>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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>>3201529
Here's my spaghetti for jean and staying platonic

Tracker Jean, that is a magnificent steed that you ride. I hear your family is well known for wrangling the mustangs. What do you think makes the Wasteland Mustangs so superior? Is it the breeding in the wild?
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>>3201143

>Tracker Jean. Despite her rustic appearance, Tracker Jean is no savage peasant. Although the Wastelander settlements have little patience for the concept of peerage, you learn that 'Tracker' is a very distinguished and wealthy family name in those parts. She comes from a long line of expert horse wranglers, fully half the Wasteland Mustangs that sold in the Freetown markets passed through Tracker hands. [Hearty]

> Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]

>Write-in
>Tracker, I heard from Sir Rabe about the glory of the Pegasi knights. How would they compare to the Mustangs as mounts?

All these Anon's trying to get sum fuc, and no one trying to hook a knigga up? Shameful lack of bro-ness on Emile's part if he is not interested in commoners or foreigners.
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

>[Courtship Roll]
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>>3199437
This is me.
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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>>3201143
>Kyria Eustace. Although your ancestry should demand that the two of you show each other nothing but animosity, you find the Carthagi warrior woman fascinating. Her comrade doubles as interpreter and chaperone, though you get the impression that he feels he is keeping you safe from her rather than vice versa. Sometimes you suspect that Militades is being somewhat flattering in his translations. [Haughty]

>Keeping the conversation purely platonic, you do not give any indication that you are interested in them as a member of the fairer sex. [Persuade Roll]
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>>3201190
>>3201143
I will change that to >[Persuade Roll]
from
> [Courtship Roll]
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>>3202808
Since they're all down with Yellow Fever for some degenerate desert pussy (seriously, worst taste ever. White Bitch 2.0) maybe that can work out.

I am totally unsurprised at how all the relationships ended in BCQ.

> Mother of our child? Murdered by us after stabbing our face.

> Our boss and old flame? Left with the shambles of a company and a subordinate who was loyal but unable to be anything else she needed as a woman.

> Saint, remained pure in body but broken and twisted in spirit into a grim reflection that could see there was nothing worth living left in Prince, despite being willing to follow him.

Y'alls do this to yourselves. Don't even try to blame Forgotten.

This woman is a slave, and she's talked repeatedly about kidnapping us. Which is a thing she actually does to people. And people want to get closer to this garbage with tits?
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>>3203200
>This woman is a slave, and she's talked repeatedly about kidnapping us. Which is a thing she actually does to people.
As a character we don't know any of this shit. Just btw
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>>3203200
>she's talked repeatedly about kidnapping us.

Meta knowledge, I'm for not getting more Involved than casual conversation with her but It's not like we can put our nose up for anything else than her being a slaver scum foreigner.
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>>3203228
>>3203238
As a character, she's slaving scum Cathargi that we hate. We just had a big plot arc where we took in a Knight with political status and connections way above ours to be judged and executed.

It's absolutely reasonable to turn our nose up at her.

Meanwhile the other chick can possibly hook us up with a horse that we've always wanted.
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>>3203261
I agree with this 100%
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>>3203261
Yes and as I said I agree with that

>Meanwhile the other chick can possibly hook us up with a horse that we've always wanted.

she's also a Foreigner from Cannibal snakemen desert.

Im not making case for either just stating facts
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>>3203261
> Meanwhile the other chick can possibly hook us up with a horse that we've always wanted
> just a handful of Mustnags costs a literal castle

*laughs in shekels*
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>>3203304
>tfw No Shekel knight to abuse relationship for god tier wealth

[Cries in Shekels]
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>>3203200
>BCQ successful love stories
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I haven't checked the numbers but that should be enough time for everyone to have voted. If there is a major difference in results due to fresh IPs I may have to call a recast next thread.

Is there anything in particular you wish to do whilst in the capital? I assume you will spend some time there, unless you wish stand your vigil and leave immediately.

I also forgot the scene of offering to reimburse Sir Gilbern for his lance. We will see that next thread as well.

Also also:
>Mustnag
I approve of this.
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>>3203328
We should petition the King to have Mikail join the Roiguard. We should also train and teach Mikail on how to fight to improve his combat abilities before we present him.
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>>3203328
> Mustnags
Blame it on my derpy hands.

Anyway, I assume that Emile would want to know if there are rumors around the Crown Prince. After the business with Vancewell and the King's Writ, it wouldn't be hard to assume there's something fishy about him.

Finally BCQ Epilogues when, you Aussie lassitude
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>>3203328
>Complete VIgil
>Find out about Bro
>Don't waifu the foreign girls
>Deus vult and Praise almighty
>DON'T ATTEND COURT FOR THE LOVE OF ADAM
>try and suss out whats happening in Aubrey and the royal court

>>3203333
he has no deeds and titles to his name and we are fuck all as patron right now, it would be more prudent to sit on it until we have some clout one way or another.

I do agree training him more is prehaps one of the best options to do in the Interrum.
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>>3203328
We should also try to find a noblewoman suitable for marriage for us. Aubrey is the capital where the royal family resides, so there should be plenty of ladies-in-waiting there.
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>>3203333
Yeah it's too soon to even consider IMO. Maybe we can show him the place though so he knows what he's working towards.
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we barely just started our errantry. what is all this talk of wives and roiguard
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>>3203352
I see no in-character justification to why Emile wouldn't court a Cantonian noblewoman once he reaches Aubrey if he has the chance, especially if she comes from a powerful house. He already did it with Natalia Norveski. I'm not interested in meta attempts of avoiding romance as long as possible.
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>>3203341
For sure show him the place and quiz him on it etc, just stoke the fuck out of his passion for it and give him something to work towards
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>>3203370
Given that Emile wasn't really courting Natalia but flirting within the accepted boundaries of Romaine's etiquette, your comparison falls flat.

If you want to court some influential noblewoman in Aubrey, go ahead. I'm sure there will be an option to do it, and it was stated that endeavors like that can qualify for a Vow.

Don't claim that 'Everything I don't like is done for meta reasons XD', it makes you look like a retard.
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>>3203370
well currently there's little care for Ambition on Emiles path currently as all choices regarding it eschew the platant ambiton in favor of other pursuits.
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>>3203391
Emile was courting Natalia and romance is what it would've led to had he succeeded. I read enough quests to know that's exactly what it would've led to, your mental gymnastics to explain away the fact we already courted women failed.

If we're given the chance, I will.

It is because of meta reasons. You're butthurt about waifuing and want to avoid it for as long as possible. Calm down with the namecalling chap. It ain't gonna make your argument any less invalid.
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>>3203393
Emile doesn't need to be ambitious to want to court women (which he already did).
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>>3203404
>Emile was courting Natalia and romance is what it would've led to had he succeeded.

General consensus was no it wouldn't have because it was a clause decided on prior to courting her was it was little more than casual flirting.

>>3203406
Couritng women? no thats more than fine but going after women because they are attached to a powerful family? nah that a diffrent matter.
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>>3203412
There was no general consensus. We were courting Natalia to see if she was interested in us and whether she wanted to further our relationship. If you want to be delusional and think that wouldn't have led to romance if we succeeded, then be my guest.
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>>3203414
There was no general consensus. We were courting Natalia to see if she was interested in us and whether she wanted to further our relationship

I disagree but whatever.
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>>3203404
> Emile was courting Natalia and romance is what it would've led to had he succeeded.
Oh yes, in fact it would have locked us into a romance with Natalia.

Oh no wait. That was never going to happen, as the possible results for that roll show.

> It is because of meta reasons.
Looking for his brother. Gathering more glory and fame. Hunting monsters for justice. Helping Mikhail to improve himself until he has a chance to join the Roiguard. Doing the entire Pilgrimage.
And these are just the first few IC reasons that come to my mind.

>You're butthurt about waifuing and want to avoid it for as long as possible
Nah. I don't like when Anon tries to get in the pants of every woman they come accross, but focusing on getting an advantegous marriage? I'm all for it.

What I dislike is when someone tries to justify his need for fictional shagging with a 'I don't like it therefore meta lulz'.
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>>3203370
I see it far more likely that someone else takes him along to a social event and he spaghettis himself into getting taken advantage of initially before either a) winning the woman over by being pure of heart as Lancelot or b) stabbing her in the face when she tells him she's pregnant with his bastard child.
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>>3203429
>Pure of heart
>Lancelot
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>>3203422
Yes, it would've made her a potential a romantic partner if we succeeded in courting her.

That roll would've led to more choices to have her locked as a romantic partner if we succeeded in courting her.

All of these are irrelevant. We can still do these and court a noblewomen if we want. You're butthurt about waifury and want to avoid it for as long as possible.

We're not trying to get into the pants of every women we come across. We're trying to find a Cantonian noblewomen that is suitable for us to court for marriage in Aubrey.

What you dislike is irrelevant. Your false assertion and presumption won't make your argument any less invalid.
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>>3203429
> "Hey boo, I sold you to Cathagi slavers but I'm pregnant with your child so it's fine. Thx for the sex bye."
> Emile face when

>>3203434
> explains reasons why Anon is wrong
> "N-no you're wrong b-baka"
I'm not sure if you're Montbrunfag or not, but I shall dub thee Invalid Anon from now on. You seem to really like that word after all.
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>>3203434
Anon what is your problem
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>>3203439
I have refuted all your reasons and you failed to show me that i'm wrong. Claiming a non-existent victory isn't gonna validate your argument.

Ah, the label tactic, how cute.
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>>3203445
oh fuck not you again argument anon now I remember you
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>>3203449
Oh, do tell. Who am I?
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>>3203451
Retard?
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>>3203445
Jesus. Cringe is real
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>>3203441
>>3203449
>>3203453

Please don't respond to Invalid Anon anymore.

Words are irrelevant to His ears. Facts are inconsequential to His eyes. Arguments are invalid before His conviction.

He showed me the way of true solipsism - everything but His opinion is invalid. We should all follow His example.
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>>3203451
you know who you are I'm not going to engage with your shit anymore I want these threads to be engaging and Fun not 300+ posts devoted to your mindnumbing shit
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>>3203453
No need to for namecalling and projection dude.

>>3203458
You haven't stated any facts or credible arguments though. You just kept using mental gymnastics and fallacies to explain away that you're butthurt about waifury.

>>3203464
Ok anon. I was really interested who you were gonna accuse me of being.
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>>3203470
Sexy Retard. How about catcalling?
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>>3203476
No need for homosexual projection or namecalling gay dude.
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>>3203482
Mrow
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>>3203441
There is no problem with me mate. It's not my problem if some anons wanna metagame because they're upset about waifuing.

>>3203491
I don't even know what that is.
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>>3203502
onomatopoeia?
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>>3203508
I don't know what that is either.
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>>3203512
Do you know what a chicken sandwich is at all?
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>>3203515
Yeah, I know what that is. BTW i'm sorry if I made you upset. There is no need to fling insults and be uncivil just because I disagree about metagaming.
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>>3203523
lolwat, I'm enjoying the shitposting in the pastime until Forgotten gets back on the trail.
I mean hell, the entire reason why I voted for courting was so we could have more chances to act like a sperg in comedic ways.
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>mfw I literally prefer homo-knight discussions to these arguments

To all, courtship =\= locked in waifu. At most it puts them in the running. Look it's no skin off my back, if bitches aren't courted Mother QM will arrange something. Something that doesn't have a penis btw.
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>>3203523
You are a chicken sandwich! What metagaming?
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>>3203526
>homo-knight
So homo knight aren't out of the picture, Eh?
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>>3203526
Clearly you need to make a list of every single possible IC motivation for Emile in each post. That way it will be known what is irrelevant or not.

>>3203528
Pls Anon.
> if bitches aren't courted Mother QM will arrange something. Something that doesn't have a penis btw.
What Forgotten is saying is that Emile will romance an eunuch.
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>>3203527
The clear metagaming attempts to avoid all romance options as long as possible because of fear of waifufaggotry.

>>3203533
>Clearly you need to make a list of every single possible IC motivation for Emile in each post. That way it will be known what is irrelevant or not.

None of the reasons you mentioned are a justification to why Emile should avoid courting and romance with noblewomen if he has the chance. They are irrelevant.

You want to metagame away from romance and courtship because of your experience with waifuing. You're lying when you say it's because of IC motivations.
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>>3203533
>What Forgotten is saying is that Emile will romance an eunuch.
Good enough
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>>3203533
>What Forgotten is saying is that Emile will romance an eunuch.
Nay! What he's really saying that Emile will waifu the Salvae Reginae. Or himself, which ever comes first.
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>>3203525
Sorry my reply was meant to this anon>>3203527

>>3203553
Nay! Forgotten meant that we will waifu our Mother when he said ''Mother will arrange something for us''. He's gonna make us NTR our dad.
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>>3203559
>We get fucked in the ass by dad while We're fucking our mom in the ass.
Well Forgotten did say he would prefer homo-knights over this.
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>>3203559
>>3203562
That settles it. Gabriel was the superior playthrough.
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>>3203562
>We get fucked in the ass by dad while We're fucking our mom in the ass.

>tfw Forgotten makes us do this
>He makes us do a roll
>We critfail
>Emile dies from STD's he got from have assfucking incest with his parents
>We finally get Shekel knight.
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>>3203566
I'm glad that you are now appreciating Gabriel Forgotten, especially after that unruly shitpost when he died.

>>3203567
Now that's pure art right there.
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>>3203566
And you were so happy when he died.

Oh, the irony.
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>>3203567
>>3203570
You two guys need to stop. Relax
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>>3203574
We're just shitposting though.
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>>3203576
There comes a point where you have to put a lid on it
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>Tracker Jean
>Persuade
>Talk about Mustnags write-ins

I'll admit the persuade write-ins are so far actually ok. But you guys realise you have done the in-universe equivalent of ignoring booty to chat about the life latest car model?

And just to piss me off, I bet it'll work too.
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>>3203577
Okay, my apologies then.

>>3203578
We should do the rolls right now just to see how much we screw up.
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>>3203578
Should give us a male option next time
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>>3203582
This
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>>3203582
>>3203592
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>>3203578
Sounds good to me.

>>3203595
Goofy pls.

>>3203577
Yeah, it's called when the plot gets back on the road.
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>>3203595
Serious question, how much of a chance does Emile have right now if he went up against a god-tier being like Adam, Cain, the Dragon, ultra-ancient Fae, etc...? Would he get completely rekt?

Also, did Adam and Cain use magical weapons against the Dragon? I would find it hard to believe if they defeated him using normal ones.
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>>3203610
Thats such a dumb question anon. Emile is a young knight barely into his errantry, how on earth would he stand a chance against a god-tier being? Think before you post. Keep a lid on it
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>>3203610
>Would he get completely rekt?
Does the word Obliterekt or Knights of the Rekt Republic 2: The Rekt'd Lords mean anything to you?
Because that's how hard Emile would get fucked over.
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>>3203582
Aww what the hell why not

>>3203578
Last time we tried flirting she ran circles around us I'm certain Emile is a bit hesitant due to both prior experience and a pack of booty plundering experince
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>>3203613
I'm just wondering if Forgotten would let us win against beings clearly more powerful than Emile if we roll critical successes and they keep rolling critfails. Dice matters more than anything in Forgotten's quests.
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>>3203432
British slander. In the original Lanzelet he married a fairy princess.

Arguably even in later revisions, of which there are many, he is true to his love over his duty.

Too bad Arthur fucked his sister otherwise I'd be more judgemental of Lancelots adultery.
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>>3203526
What about a Feminine penis?

I'm just gonna laugh until you get mad enough at waifufags to do it out of spite.
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>>3203610
> Damn it, Adam, you were supposed to SLAY the Dragon, not LAY the Dragon.

And thus the bloodline of Kings was started.
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>>3203634
Imagine if we discover that Salve Reginae got boned by The Dragon and both Adam and Cain are his spawn. Talk about a plot twist.
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Do you put a single thought into what you are posting
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>>3203653
Okay sorry. I'll shut up and keep a lid on it.
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>>3203644
I assumed that the dragon was the first Salve Reginae and every one since.
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>>3203578
Chicks dig talking about things they are interested in, her family is famous for them and it shows we aren't just after fucking her.
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>>3203578

Forgotten, you have mentioned some knight's breeding horses with the same autistic fervour of gearheads tuning cars. Who's to say that Emile won't be like them? It would explain how shit our write-ins for courting and the results so far have been.

>Inb4 we end up alienating Tracker Jean by implying Mustangs aren't the best, and ruin our chances of getting one anytime in the near future.
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>>3204690
We've already established the 3mile thinks they're the best.
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>>3204690
Tracker Jean isnt the only way to get one
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>>3203578
Emile and Jean mutually nerding out over horses is just too cute to resist.



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