“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…------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackCompany666/qst/ Archive: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Sworn%20to%20ValourOur Knight & Companions Pastebin: https://pastebin.com/iBg32ZQwGeneral Plots & Intrigue: https://pastebin.com/HW6tG7TWSecret War Specific Intrigue: https://pastebin.com/55pd59kuDramatis Personnae: https://pastebin.com/mydcz8pAFaith & Politics Pastebin: https://pastebin.com/Cu4FPGVMFoes, Foreigners & Monsters Pastebin: https://pastebin.com/nXwzHGGa
Many years from now. Not far from home.“You know dear, that man has a habit o’ forgetting to finish the story about the ruins.” The innkeep’s wife huffed, hands on hip. “When do you think he’ll be getting on back? I’ve half a mind to remind him that’s he’s gone and skipped ahead again.”The innkeep had more than half a clue as to why the wandering troubadour preferred to skip over the details of that particular tale, and he wasn’t about to press the man on it. One doesn’t remain happily married for over two decades by saying as much, of course, so the innkeep grunted in vague agreement. ”As ye say, m’love. As ye say.”His wife huffed again, catching his evasiveness. ”Oh please don’t “m’love” me, just answer the question.” ”You know how the old rascal is, going to an’ fro round these parts.” The innkeep remained steadfastly engrossed on the cup he was cleaning, apparently determined to have it the cleanest cup in the duchy. ”I’ve a strong notion he’ll be back in due course, m’love. I’d make a fair wager on that.””Orin! You told me your gambling days were behind you…” A warning tone creeps in at the end of the sentence. ”Right y’are, m’love.” The innkeep’s burly whiskers do well to hid the grin twitching at his cheeks. ”You’ve gone and made an honest man out o’ me.””Hmph, I should hope so. You didn’t make it easy...”
Fenegan, 21st Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. – The Bandit Camp, after sunset> “Round them up and get ready to move out. We make for Darbyshire.” You will likely reach the town’s gates in the wee hours of the morning. The Lord of Darbyshire will be grateful to you for removing this threat, surely. [Hearty]> “That level of knowledge means a deeper involvement. I will not let such men escape punishment. Question them separately. If their stories do not match up, then we shall take harsher methods of extracting the truth.” [Idealist]Gain +1 Step on the Path of Cain [4]Gain +1 Step on the Path of Thorns [4]You had assumed you older brother was somewhat soft, his empathy for rebels and dissidents a worrying omen for his future reign as Lord of House Andrei. So it comes as some surprise that he is the one to suggest putting the two bandits connected to slavers to the question. You do not disagree, having already promised one bandit their freedom for information you cannot stomach letting these men who profited from the flesh-trade to walk free. Still, you had not expected it from him.Your brother’s hatred of those that prey on the weak is self-evident, and apparently applies equally to draconian nobles or lowly scum like this lot. As a nation founded from liberated slaves, a disgust for those that own or traffic in chained flesh is a matter-of-course for any Cantôn-loving knight. Perhaps it is more pronounced in your home Duchy, Romaine, where the coastal communities are more frequently reminded each generation with the occasional slaver raid. ’The Cathagi come to Pascae to trade, and Romaine to raid.’ Or so the saying goes.You remember your brother’s threatening words to the bandit prisoner, stoking his dagger in an overturned fire in the camp. It is not a fitting task for a future Lord, but given you are supposed to be unaware of his identity you can hardly object in front of the others without something seeming amiss. “Do you know why they bring men like you to me? Men who won’t talk? They could bring you to any one of these hard bastards, but the bring you to me. Why? It’s because, to get those answers… I go… the extra mile.” As far as you know your brother has never done this before in his etired life, but he certainly gives off the impression of a seasoned tortured. “The smart ones, they talk straight away. But the stupid ones…” You remember for a long time how close that red-hot dagger tip was to the sweating outlaw’s face. “They suffer for no reason, and then talk anyway.”The bandit is smart enough to talk. [1/2]
[2/2]Judging from the sharp cry of pain elicited from the far side of the clearing, the other one is not so quick to co-operate. But it doesn’t take long. Their description of their slaver contact is disturbingly similar to the one Craig of Lowgrove shared. Dark oiled hair, with a moustache in the Langlish style. They called him ‘Caspio’, though you doubt a connected criminal would use their real name when making deals with this rabble. He spoke like a commoner, but dressed like a gent. Though that is not much of a lead in foreign-obssessed Port Bounty, but even a fake name is something to start with. The morbidly so-called ‘Sunken Sailor’ tavern by the docks was their usual meeting point. If you’re willing to risk asking dangerous sorts of questions in that lowlife dugout, you could potentially get to the root of this sordid slave trafficking circle. There are some inconsistencies, but in the end their stories largely match up and they are bound up with the rest of the prisoners. There are eight prisoners in all, you let the vagabond women and children go free, some of the prisoners look dejected and understanding of their inevitable fate whiles others appear frantic with their eyes skirting all about. You order a sharp watch kept on them as you lead your armed force further west to the township of Darbyshire. You have a long night’s march ahead of you."Did you practice that speech?" You ask your brother. "Or just come up with it on the spot?"“It worked, didn’t it?” The Green Knight mutters, hanging at the back of the column with you. You glance around, no sign of the Fae girl. But then again, you didn’t actually expect to spot her in this light.“So what should we do about this slaver friend of theirs? Depending on this late-year weather it could be days, even weeks, before we find a ship.” Your brother shrugs at your wary look. “I’m just saying, nothing wrong with rooting out a few no good slavers while we’re there. Better than sitting on our arses and stuffing ourselves with seafood for breakfast, lunch and supper.” ========>“I am on pilgrimage, you are incognito and headed home. We will certainly -not- be making any waves, aside from the ones that carry us seaward.” You are a knight, not some grubby Pascae thief-taker. Discretion is key to your main objectives. [Haughty]>“If we are resigned to seafood, I say we see what kind of foul watered-down brew they are serving at the sunken sailor. We don’t know who to entrust with this information, and it would be a shame not to act on it.” Cloak-and-dagger in the big city port, you will admit it’s all very exciting! [Hearty]>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]
>>4160877>>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]Let's get this show on the road
>>4160877>“I am on pilgrimage, you are incognito and headed home. We will certainly -not- be making any waves, aside from the ones that carry us seaward.” You are a knight, not some grubby Pascae thief-taker. Discretion is key to your main objectives. [Haughty]
>>4160877>“I am on pilgrimage, you are incognito and headed home. We will certainly -not- be making any waves, aside from the ones that carry us seaward.” You are a knight, not some grubby Pascae thief-taker. Discretion is key to your main objectives. [Haughty]I can't wait for us to find adventure in PascaeForgotten whats the posting schedule going to be like considering quarantine?
>>4160877actually change the vote her too >>4160900>“If we are resigned to seafood, I say we see what kind of foul watered-down brew they are serving at the sunken sailor. We don’t know who to entrust with this information, and it would be a shame not to act on it.” Cloak-and-dagger in the big city port, you will admit it’s all very exciting! [Hearty]
>>4160900I am one of those fortunate enough to be able to work from home, so the schedule will remain daily.How are you all faring?
>>4160877>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]
>>4160877>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]>>4160934Nothing has changed for me since I'm always social distancing
>>4160877>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]The Order Praetor is the brotherhood order of Judges and Lawmen that we are going to be joining, so they'll be the best when it comes to handling this. It would be good to know them too.>>4160934Hello Forgotten. I'm doing well and thanks for asking. I'm pretty much in the same situation as you (working at home).
>>4160877>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]Good to see you forgotten.
>>4160934well optismism busted on more updates, quartine is an annoyance but I'm coping for now
>>4160877>“If we are resigned to seafood, I say we see what kind of foul watered-down brew they are serving at the sunken sailor. We don’t know who to entrust with this information, and it would be a shame not to act on it.” Cloak-and-dagger in the big city port, you will admit it’s all very exciting! [Hearty]>>4160934I was hoping to get a job shortly before this happened...
>>4160877>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]>>4160934Good day mate. I'm spending my time playing DOOM Eternal.
>>4160877>>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]
>>4160877>>“If we are resigned to seafood, I say we see what kind of foul watered-down brew they are serving at the sunken sailor. We don’t know who to entrust with this information, and it would be a shame not to act on it.” Cloak-and-dagger in the big city port, you will admit it’s all very exciting! [Hearty]Just claiming my ID
>>4160934I got laid off heh
>>4160877>>“I am on pilgrimage, you are incognito and headed home. We will certainly -not- be making any waves, aside from the ones that carry us seaward.” You are a knight, not some grubby Pascae thief-taker. Discretion is key to your main objectives. [Haughty]
>>4160934>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]It's pretty boring but at least I'm paid to wait around so there's thatb it's better than some people.
>>4160877>“If we are resigned to seafood, I say we see what kind of foul watered-down brew they are serving at the sunken sailor. We don’t know who to entrust with this information, and it would be a shame not to act on it.” Cloak-and-dagger in the big city port, you will admit it’s all very exciting! [Hearty]Why is nobody up for hunting slavers and making bro happy?
>>4160877>+1 thorny boisShould have let them hang.>[Hearty]If we don't have authority, get authority.
>>4161139We'd have scant jurisdiction inside Port Bounty. The law in the Duchy of Pascae doesn't work like the law in the Duchy of Motte-Fallavon does. Best to report what we have learned to the local authorities. Taking things into our own hands would make us a vigilante.>>4161150Both of the Cain and Thorns points are likely from the decision to allow torture. I don't see how taking them to the Lord of Darbyshire would fall under either path.
>>4160877>>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]Welcome back Forgotten, hope you're doing alright.
>>4160877>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]Hi qm wellcome back, my whole shop got laid off and now just waiting to get unemployment moneys and stuff as eveeything is shutting down here, though i know my shop will take me back once this virus is over.
>>4160877>“If we are resigned to seafood, I say we see what kind of foul watered-down brew they are serving at the sunken sailor. We don’t know who to entrust with this information, and it would be a shame not to act on it.” Cloak-and-dagger in the big city port, you will admit it’s all very exciting! [Hearty] i wanna see where this goes
>>4161150Don't see why you have something against thorn points. They aren't from "wrong" actions.
>>4160877>“If we are resigned to seafood, I say we see what kind of foul watered-down brew they are serving at the sunken sailor. We don’t know who to entrust with this information, and it would be a shame not to act on it.” Cloak-and-dagger in the big city port, you will admit it’s all very exciting! [Hearty]The same call of Adventure that will lead Emile to becoming a Dragon Guard! Also I wanna break in our weasel companion.Have we taught it any tricks while on the road yet?
>“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this. Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.” You have scant jurisdiction in that city, beyond your responsibilities as a knight. [Idealist]“When we arrive at Port Bounty we will report our findings to the local authorities. They will handle this.” Your brother’s derisive snort indicates his opinion on how the local authorities will fare… “ Perhaps the Ordo Praetor as well, if internal corruption is suspected.”"Really? The Praetors?"The ensuing 'discussion' is a welcome distraction from the eerie night's march. You don’t really think that the Pascae nobility is so greedy as to turn a blind eye to slavers, but the money-grubbing copper-clipper classes likely have no qualms if coin is to be made. It is a good excuse to make some introductions with the Ordo Praetor, at least. An ancient order of lawgivers, their duty to learn the laws of each respective Duchy, and Church Law, and enforce it as necessary was a role that fascinated you even as a squire. You were never much one for philosophical arguments, as your sisters would constantly remind you. But the one area you held your own was in the debates of law, both church and secular. Your sisters would win those arguments in the end, they always had to, but they usually had to sidestep the legalities argument with flowery theories of the meaning and purpose of law. Or insult you until you lost your temper, which apparently counts as a win for them as well. You’ve never met a Praetor, or even seen one. This would be a grand opportunity to find out more about how they are structured and what their role entails.As darkness settles in, only thin torchlight and the Full Sister guiding you way, all thoughts of pleasant Fallavon scenery and picturesque nature walks are banished from your mind. Even now, surrounded by half-a-dozen armoured knights, you find your eyes scanning over every bush and ear’s twitching at every snapped twig. You do not fear a counter-attack from the brigands, they haven’t the stomach for it. But you are reminded that, despite this being a part of the Kingsroad, this is only tenuously the realm of man in the late hours.When the orb of the sun passes over the horizon, the Fallavon lord’s hold on this land seems fragile indeed. When Jess the Kid returns to the main column, slinking from the undergrowth with her hand on her dirk and her neck craned over her shoulder, you can’t help but steer Hannibal away from that side of the road as you try to stop your heart beating thunderously. The Fae outcast never takes her eyes off of the left side of the Kingsroad, something… some thing lurks just out of sight in the bush there. You don’t know how big it is, or for how long it follows you before slinking off, but your hand doesn’t leave your sword hilt until you reach Darbyshire. [1/3]
[2/3]Senedag, 22nd Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. – Outskirts of Darbyshire, past-midnight”That’s far enough now. Stay right where you are.” A warning voice calls out from the wooden palisade that marks the edge of town, you can see figures moving in the torchlight. The speaker’s voice has an accent that marks him as not from Fallavon. "Awful late for armed men to be riding about. State your business."“I am Sir Emile Andrei. We are freshly returned from a victorious battle against lowly bandits, east of here. My men need rest, our horses feed and what prisoners we took will be submitted to your Lord’s judgement.” There is no response from the wall. You persevere, determined not to undergo the indignity of sleeping up against the palisade walls. Not with that thing out there. “A convoy of pilgrims should have arrived here before last-light, the would have brought word of us. We are expected.” You had half-expected the sentries on watch at the Darbyshire gates to take some convincing to let your party in at this hour, but you had certainly not expected to be confronted by a score-strong troop of men-at-arms. They are led by three armoured knights, the foremost one bearing a red shield and black chevron, he continues to address your party.“Yes, the good Sisters said as much.” You feel a flash of annoyance at the man’s sceptic tone. ”Well if that’s the case, I’m sure My Lord will have them all dancing to the hangman’s jig come the morn. But how do I know you are truly who you say you are? It may be best that you billet out here until the dawn…”“Sir Heinrich, the pilgrims inside have our bedding and most of the supplies.” Brother Gaspard motions his steed forward with an unhealthy cough. “You would not really have an old man bunk out in the cold grass with a warm fire and hot meal just out of reach?”The red knight, Sir Heinrich, ignores you and peers out to where the voice came from. “Gaspard, is that you? Come out of the dark where I can see your face, you fossil.”“I see the passing months have revealed no improvement in your manners, whippersnapper.” The old Knights Comitas rasps with his approach, but his mocking tone implies a familiarity that draws the sting out of the insult.“Lot’s of strange folk coming and going of late. Can’t be too careful these days.” The black-haired red knight frowns at the rest of your party, clearly not happy with letting half-a-dozen armed men into the town at this late hour. Finally, he shrugs. “Well if geriatrics from the holy orders are taking up with disguised bandits then the whole kingdom really has gone to shit. Come on in.”[2/3]
[3/3]The wooden palisade is at last opened, though you notice the men-at-arms still seem on edge until the signature white cloaks of the Comitas are seen in the torchlight. You suspect the banditry in these parts is perhaps worse than a single rogue encampment, for them to ask“My Lord is at rest. As is almost everyone else at these ungodly hour.” Sir Heinrich removes his helm, greeting you at the palisade gates. “I’d rather not wake him up. We can sort out this rabble after everyone has had a good night’s rest.” The man is only a few years your senior, though the faint scares on his face indicate he is not without experience. His name and accent imply he originates from Montbrun, likely an enterprising younger son that has secured a comfortable station for himself as the senior knight in the local Lord’s retinue.----------------------------------------------------->“Of course not, I shall speak to His Lordship on the morrow. Mikail, see to the horses. And an apple for Hannibal here, he’s earnt it.” You mean to get some rest and make yourself as presentable as possible for your audience tomorrow. [Haughty]>“To avoid confusion, I would ask that His Lordship be roused presently. Just so we can officially hand over the prisoners for his later judgement.” It is better to get this out of the way. Waking a Lord from his rest for an unusual event like this would not be unduly rude. [Hearty]>“No need. Mikail, you will go to the bailiff with this lot under escort. The captured scout remains our charge, but the rest are His Lordship’s concern.” You see to the horses and ensure that the pilgrims are satisfactorily quartered before grabbing what sleep you can. [Idealist]
>>4162353>>“No need. Mikail, you will go to the bailiff with this lot under escort. The captured scout remains our charge, but the rest are His Lordship’s concern.” You see to the horses and ensure that the pilgrims are satisfactorily quartered before grabbing what sleep you can. [Idealist]
>>4162353>>“No need. Mikail, you will go to the bailiff with this lot under escort. The captured scout remains our charge, but the rest are His Lordship’s concern.” You see to the horses and ensure that the pilgrims are satisfactorily quartered before grabbing what sleep you can. [Idealist]See we don´t accidentally break our word by being inattentive.
>>4162353>“Of course not, I shall speak to His Lordship on the morrow. Mikail, see to the horses. And an apple for Hannibal here, he’s earnt it.” You mean to get some rest and make yourself as presentable as possible for your audience tomorrow. [Haughty]
>>4162353>“No need. Mikail, you will go to the bailiff with this lot under escort. The captured scout remains our charge, but the rest are His Lordship’s concern.” You see to the horses and ensure that the pilgrims are satisfactorily quartered before grabbing what sleep you can. [Idealist]
>>4162328Praetors? Like some medieval Judge Dredd?>“Of course not, I shall speak to His Lordship on the morrow. Mikail, see to the horses. And an apple for Hannibal here, he’s earnt it.” You mean to get some rest and make yourself as presentable as possible for your audience tomorrow. [Haughty]Gotta be in our best shape for those social rolls, what with our penance.
>>4162420That was something of the description though from memory they at least in civilised areas lean more on arbitration than forceful enforcment of the law
>>4162353Whatever happened to the plan of not telling us which options were haughty/hearty/idealistic?
>>4162420More like pimped out Roman soldiers. Probably buy their positions and are paid a pittance while expected to make up the rest of their income in fines & siezed assets.Ensures a motivated policing force.
>>4162353>“Of course not, I shall speak to His Lordship on the morrow. Mikail, see to the horses. And an apple for Hannibal here, he’s earnt it.” You mean to get some rest and make yourself as presentable as possible for your audience tomorrow. [Haughty]>>4161292This is me,
>>4162353>“No need. Mikail, you will go to the bailiff with this lot under escort. The captured scout remains our charge, but the rest are His Lordship’s concern.” You see to the horses and ensure that the pilgrims are satisfactorily quartered before grabbing what sleep you can. [Idealist]Linked to the wrong post apologies.
>>4162353>>“Of course not, I shall speak to His Lordship on the morrow. Mikail, see to the horses. And an apple for Hannibal here, he’s earnt it.” You mean to get some rest and make yourself as presentable as possible for your audience tomorrow. [Haughty]
>>4162518I believe that was not telling you which options were Adam/Cain/Thorns routes. I don’t think I committed to hiding the standard conversation options.
>>4160980>>4160981This is me
>“No need. Mikail, you will go to the bailiff with this lot under escort. The captured scout remains our charge, but the rest are His Lordship’s concern.” You see to the horses and ensure that the pilgrims are satisfactorily quartered before grabbing what sleep you can. [Idealist]>No Bonus to Social rolls>Mikail’s STALWART trait means that he stands his ground when the men-at-arms come to hang the captured scout as well. His average courtly skills lead to a misunderstanding, and his average martial skill leads to him eventually being overcome.>Mikail’s BATTERED status will last a further week.“No need.” Deciding to see to the horses yourself, you turn to your squire. “Mikail, you will go to the bailiff with this lot under escort. The captured scout remains our charge, but the rest are His Lordship’s concern.” ”Understood, m’lord!” Your squire practically bristles with pride at his new charge, leading the prisoners away under escort with his head held high.“Right, let’s get you stabled, eh?” You pat Hannibal on the neck, ruffling his man fondly. The browncoat stallion barely responds. He is tired, none-the-worse for the battle but a night’s ride out in the dark must have played merry with his nerves. “You’ve done well, my four legged friend. Behave yourself and I might just let you have this apple core.” Your noble steed perks up at that, pressing at your arm as you take a greedy bite from the apple in your hand. It’s fresh, plucked from a tree just outside of town. Tastes like… victory.…[1/3]
Senedag, 22nd Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. –Darbyshire, MorningIt seems the local Lord wasted no time passing out the sentence. You push forward through the small crowd as they lead the last condemned man up.Frontier Fallavon justice is swift indeed, already the early risers about town are gathered to watch the bandits dangle one by one from the scaffold in the town square. Some of them weep and beg for mercy, others stare and shiver like lambs at the butcher’s pen. Their fate is all the same. “What are you doing?” You snap, recognising the last figure they are leading up to the scaffold as the captured scout . “I gave explicit orders for that man to be pardoned!””Oh-er… well, His Lordship said…” The man-at-arms holding the captive sports a black eye and recently broken nose. He also fails to give any satisfactory answer to your question. When you relieve him and his two cronies of the captive he sheepishly relents, unwilling to confront a noble over the issue.“Mikail! Blast his hide, where is that boy? One simple job…” You spot your bleary-eyed hireling in the street and call him over. “Orin! Where is Mikail?”The man stutters, clearly unprepared for your stern consideration. ”I-I I dunno, m’lord, I jus got done checkin’ the horses an’…”“Enough.” You wave off your underling’s dithering and shove the relieved brigand into his care. “Take this man, and keep him under watch with the pilgrims. Tell Brother Rousseau that this man, criminal he may be, is yet under my protection. Fetch Sir dan Marc, tell him I need him at once. And tell him to come armed.”You are about to order Orin to fetch your brother as well when the Green Knight steps forward in the crowd. “Br-ahem, Sir Andrei, what is going on?”“Trouble.” You mutter, wondering if it is wise to go back and fetch your armour and shield. For now you only have your sword slung about your belt. No, Mikail might be in genuine trouble. Or he’s about to get the beating of his life if he is napping somewhere. The Green Knight is armed and armoured, that will have to do.You find Mikail in the Darbyshire gaol, as expected. But within a cell instead of guarding one. The goalkeeper, just newly come to the shift, apologetically explains that he can’t let your squire out without the Lord or Sir Norwache’s express say-so. Apparently there was some confrontation with the men-at-arms on execution duty, they didn’t know the scout was exempt from the sentence. Bullies, more like. With only a Lord’s sigil to distinguish them from the bandits they hung. You barely hear a word of it, your hands clenched on the bars as your squire explains his predicament through split lips.[2/3]
[3/3]“M’sorry m’lord. I tried to tell ‘em, but they was saying the Lord wanted ‘em all hung up for all t’see.” Your squire did not fare well against three grown men, unskilled men-at-arms though they may be. Mikail’s eye and left side of his face has already begun to swell up and turn a different shade, they appear to have beaten him severely before throwing him in the cell. “I tried t’stop ‘em, but there were ‘free of ‘em n’… well they was bigger n’ me.”Judging from the black eye of the man-at-arms you scolded before, Mikail didn’t do down without a fight. And if he hadn’t stalled them, they would likely have hung the captured scout before you intervened. You don’t care one whit for the bandit himself, but having inadvertently broken your promise of clemency to the wretch would have been an embarrassment to say the least. Your squire prevented that, a deed you will not soon forget. ”Cain on the Cross, lad.” Your brother mutters sympathetically. “Why didn’t you just tell them to wake us up?”“I did! But they told me to go fetch m’lord instead and… well I was worried they’d have done for him ‘fore I got back. So I said ‘No’ and then one of ‘em shoved me so…” Your squire grumbles, wincing as he licks his bloody lip. “Well I din’t mean to break ‘is nose.””And that is where negotiations broke down?” Sir dan Marc comments wryly as he enters, decked in breastplate. He proffers a wineflask through the bars. “Here, boy. Drink up. Fisticuffs is thirsty work.””Release him. At once!” You bark at the goalkeep who quails under your furious attention.”M’lord, I’m sorry but I can’t! Lord Fitchener would have my head, if Sir Norwache didn’t gut me first!” The old gaolkeep begs your forgiveness.You’re in no mood to beat up old men just doing their job. No, your anger is best directed elsewhere.==========>“This is MY squire! What kind of uncouth outfit is your Lord running here? Go and fetch Sir Norwache, I am of a mind to demand satisfaction!” This is hardly the diplomatic approach, but by the Almighty you will see that there is a reckoning for these swine harming one hair on your apprentice’s head. [Haughty]>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]>“As it happens, I have the key already. If your Lord or Sir Norwache has an issue with it, direct him to me.” You have your small furred friend deposit the stolen key into your hand and release Mikail at once. Unwilling to overlook this slight, you go about resupplying and making ready to leave town without seeking an audience with the local Lord. [Idealist]
>>4164701>>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]
>>4164701>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]
>>4164701>>4164704>>4164706Changing
>>4164701>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]The lad deserves a small reward from us later.
>>4164701>>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]Kid has done absolutely fine.WB forgotten. You've been missed.
>>4164701>“This is MY squire! What kind of uncouth outfit is your Lord running here? Go and fetch Sir Norwache, I am of a mind to demand satisfaction!” This is hardly the diplomatic approach, but by the Almighty you will see that there is a reckoning for these swine harming one hair on your apprentice’s head. [Haughty]>“As it happens, I have the key already. If your Lord or Sir Norwache has an issue with it, direct him to me.” You have your small furred friend deposit the stolen key into your hand and release Mikail at once. Unwilling to overlook this slight, you go about resupplying and making ready to leave town without seeking an audience with the local Lord. [Idealist]Not leaving Mikail here. We defeat the bandit band plaguing this land and in return have our squire beaten up and imprisoned for doing his duty? What cunts.
>>4164701>>“This is MY squire! What kind of uncouth outfit is your Lord running here? Go and fetch Sir Norwache, I am of a mind to demand satisfaction!” This is hardly the diplomatic approach, but by the Almighty you will see that there is a reckoning for these swine harming one hair on your apprentice’s head. [Haughty]>>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]Do a good deed & gets punished for it for no other reason than for shitty men at arms to crack the shitswheres the outrage?
>>4164701>“As it happens, I have the key already. If your Lord or Sir Norwache has an issue with it, direct him to me.” You have your small furred friend deposit the stolen key into your hand and release Mikail at once. Unwilling to overlook this slight, you go about resupplying and making ready to leave town without seeking an audience with the local Lord. [Idealist]
>>4164701>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]I think we should be diplomatic about their fuck up. It's gonna look very bad and embarrassing for the lord when people learn that his man assaulted the squire of the knight who defeated the bandits and is a guest in the lord's lands.
>>4164701>>“This is MY squire! What kind of uncouth outfit is your Lord running here? Go and fetch Sir Norwache, I am of a mind to demand satisfaction!” This is hardly the diplomatic approach, but by the Almighty you will see that there is a reckoning for these swine harming one hair on your apprentice’s head. [Haughty]I reiterate my earlier statement and double down. This is Fallavon and flowery words are liable to get us in more trouble than not. Strength of arms and be done with it.>>4161155>>4161912All points are good points, some points are just better to have in your pocket than others.
>>4164701>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]1 Mikail squireboi > 3 knaves who need to dogpile a kid to winMikail, you did good my bpy. Sister Ignatius should see to your wounds.
>>4164701>Hearty write-in >"Sir dan Marc, head to the lord's hall and inform the lord of what his men did and what of had transpired. I shall stay by Mikail's side till he's out of this cell" You're not moving one step from where you're standing untill your squire is free.
>>4164701>“This is MY squire! What kind of uncouth outfit is your Lord running here? Go and fetch Sir Norwache, I am of a mind to demand satisfaction!” This is hardly the diplomatic approach, but by the Almighty you will see that there is a reckoning for these swine harming one hair on your apprentice’s head. [Haughty]Mother.Fucking.Duels.
>>4164728Yeah? Like with Sinclair? That worked out fantastic.>>4164734You get it.Fuck. We do the Lordship a favour, and his men don't just assault our squire but they gang up on him too? Fuck that noise. Either he gives us compensation or satisfaction.BY satisfaction I mean either he lets us lash the three men, or he can face us in a duel. Thia huge, young, angry blademaster knight currently on a pilgrimage with Knights Comitas who definitely has not been low profile.
>>4164701>Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]
>>4164780This isn't like with Sinclair though.
>>4164751*And of what had transpiredJust correcting a typo in your write-in.
>>4164701>“As it happens, I have the key already. If your Lord or Sir Norwache has an issue with it, direct him to me.” You have your small furred friend deposit the stolen key into your hand and release Mikail at once. Unwilling to overlook this slight, you go about resupplying and making ready to leave town without seeking an audience with the local Lord. [Idealist>>4162663This is me;
>>4164815Not yet.>>4164780Cheers my far-seeing brother.
>>4164701>“This is MY squire! What kind of uncouth outfit is your Lord running here? Go and fetch Sir Norwache, I am of a mind to demand satisfaction!” This is hardly the diplomatic approach, but by the Almighty you will see that there is a reckoning for these swine harming one hair on your apprentice’s head. [Haughty]Just fuck Fallavon in general. Innawoods was better than dealing with these cocks.>>4162518It's a me, Farmio.
>>4164780Give his lordship the benefit of the doubt, someone down the chain of command might have gotten lazy and fuck up.
>>4165158That's kind of what's occurring. Sir Norwache would be the immediate supervisor of the guard. He would also be the one to dispense any justice that may be due to them.Going straight to the Lord is akin to being a Karen.
>>4165158>>4165292This.Also, as the aggrieved party, he should come to us here where we can display Mikhails injuries openly instead of embarassing the Lord in his own hall.We can raise a big fuss and give Norwache the chance to show his sincerity by either allowing us to punish the men who beat our squire, or he can face us in a duel.The result of our duel against Sinclair should have hit the rumor mill from the pilgrims arriving early. That, plus our reputation from the Tourney should give him pause if he wants to face us in honorable combat.
>>4165401>instead of embarassing the Lord in his own hall.That and shaming Sir Norwache in front of his lord by suggesting he is less than capable of managing his men. Don't go making unnecessary enemies, and Norwache has been at least cautiously amiable to us on our singular encounter.
>>4165501He's the one making enemies here.
>>4164701>>“This is MY squire! What kind of uncouth outfit is your Lord running here? Go and fetch Sir Norwache, I am of a mind to demand satisfaction!” This is hardly the diplomatic approach, but by the Almighty you will see that there is a reckoning for these swine harming one hair on your apprentice’s head. [Haughty]
>“Mikail, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. The Green Knight will keep watch over you while we will see this misunderstanding resolved. Sir dan Marc, come with me.” You head to the Lord’s hall immediately, to sort out this mess. You try your best to keep your temper under control. [Hearty]You would prefer to have Mikail released immediately, but staging a jailbreak will likely only add to your growing list of unfriendly faces in Fallavon. Not wishing to make an enemy of every House between here and Romaine, you resolve to mind your temper and show some patience while you explain the misunderstanding and secure your squire’s release.Lord Edmund Fitchener is a man well past his prime, greying hair and flabby jowls explained in part by his hearty breakfast. He manages to insert the nature of his old injury into the first minute of conversation. His left leg is entirely missing from below the knee, a battle wound earned gloriously against Fae raiders during the War of Borders. Judging from Sir Norwache’s bored expression, the local bandit problems and Lord Fitchener’s prodigious weight… he seems to have done little else but sit in his hall and stuff his face in the decades since.When you voice your concerns regarding Mikail, the Lord of Darbyshire seems shocked. Standing guard behind him and to the right, Sir Norwache’s stern frown only deepens. “Those idiots should have known better, I’ll have them dangle with the very vagrants they hung this morning!” Lord Fitchener is at least equally upset as yourself, if only about the embarrassment to himself rather than the harm caused to Mikail. “And after all you’ve done for this town, Sir Andrei… striking a noble, I mean really…”“My squire is not of noble-blood.” You correct the Lord, if only to spare to thoughtless bullies the noose rather than the whip. “The son of my father’s most trusted sergeant-at-arms.”[1/2]
[2/2]”Oh, a peasant whelp? What’s all the fuss about then?” The Lord seems genuinely puzzled, shaking his head in befuddlement as a maid places another plate of honeyed bacon on the table. “I didn’t realise knights in Romaine took commoners on as apprentices. How charitable.”“I wouldn’t call it charity, the boy works hard.” Your words are at odds with your own attitude when you left home a few months ago, Father had to practically twist your arm into taking on a common-born squire. If you weren’t so angry now you might have even dwelled on the irony of your change of heart. Lord Kitchener doesn’t seem to be paying much attention. The waft of freshly cooked bacon and eggs does little to dissuade your ire. “Of course, of course. Lowborn waifs, those that aren’t thieving little rascals, tend to try their best for their betters when given half a chance, eh?” Lord Fitchener gives you an overly familiar wink between bites. “Well, we need not let the squabbling of a few peasants escalate and ruin our breakfast, now do we? Like pigs in a muck they are. Hahahaha, I jest, I jest! We will release the boy in a bit, of course. Come, join me. This honeyed bacon is just exquisite!”You try to reign in your bubbling temper, Lord Kitchener not being intentionally insulting. Just obliviously obtuse. The Lord of Darbyshire seems oblivious to your gritted teeth and furrowed brows, though Sir Norwache and Sir dan Marc are both beginning to tense themselves as they notice how angry you are. Mother would say… something wise and patient, you’re sure. Father would probably listen to what Mother had to say, if he didn’t throw the proffered plate back in this crippled fool’s face himself. --------------------------------------------->“That ‘boy’ is my squire and a knight-in-training of House Andrei. He is to be considered an extension of myself and treated with the self-same respect. I demand an apology.” You are reaching the end of your tether, this fat Lordling’s lack of respect to your squire is grating on you. [Haughty]> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]> “I think I would rather take breakfast at the goal. The slop there is hardly filling, but the company is better.” Insulting Lord Fitchener in his own hall is not the smartest thing you have done, but it felt right. True to your word, you have Orin deliver your meal to the empty unlocked cell adjoing Mikail’s. [Idealist]
>>4166419>> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]
>>4166419> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]Fuck this guys. God damn it that's what I want to say but lets just get Mikail free before we have to cut them all down
>>4166419>“Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]
>>4166419>“Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]No need for apprehension though. They were just obeying the commands of Lord Fitchener/Kitchener. An apology would suffice.
>>4166419>> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]Can we leave as soon as fucking possible please?
>>4166419>“That ‘boy’ is my squire and a knight-in-training of House Andrei. He is to be considered an extension of myself and treated with the self-same respect. I demand an apology.” You are reaching the end of your tether, this fat Lordling’s lack of respect to your squire is grating on you. [Haughty]Fuck you eat my ass
>>4166419>“Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]Mikail is worth 10× your weight in gold, Lord Lard.Guess the men-at-arms didn't fuck up and did exactly what they were told.
>>4166419>Lord Kitchenerfunny mistake considering his thiccness> “I think I would rather take breakfast at the goal. The slop there is hardly filling, but the company is better.” Insulting Lord Fitchener in his own hall is not the smartest thing you have done, but it felt right. True to your word, you have Orin deliver your meal to the empty unlocked cell adjoing Mikail’s. [Idealist]I am disappointed in you kniggas, letting fat Kitchener fuck with us like that.
>>4166419>Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]
>>4166419> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]Can we change that to "One of your men"?
>>4166419>“That ‘boy’ is my squire and a knight-in-training of House Andrei. He is to be considered an extension of myself and treated with the self-same respect. I demand an apology.” You are reaching the end of your tether, this fat Lordling’s lack of respect to your squire is grating on you. [Haughty]>>4164846This is me;
>>4166419> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Kitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak."“That ‘boy’ is my squire and through the efforts of his father and himself he has won the position of knight-in-training of House Andrei. He is to be considered an extension of myself and treated with the self-same respect. I demand an apology.” You are reaching the end of your tether, this fat Lordling’s lack of respect to your squire is grating on you. [Haughty]This way if he says a word against us, he's criticizing all Men who once started out slaves. Including Adam and Caine.Blasphemy is a pretty serious business, I don't think he wants to get caught out blaspheming when Pilgrims and Knights Comitas and Priests are all up in his town.
>>4166419>“That ‘boy’ is my squire and a knight-in-training of House Andrei. He is to be considered an extension of myself and treated with the self-same respect. I demand an apology.” You are reaching the end of your tether, this fat Lordling’s lack of respect to your squire is grating on you. [Haughty]
>>4166580Absolutely based and whitepilled
>>4166419>“Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]Lets not insult or lecture the lord in his own hall.
checking my id
>>4166419changing my vote >>4166446to back wordy anon here>>4166580
>>4166419Pearls before swine. Might be best to try and reason once the hog has emptied his trough.>IdealistBut I'll support this >>4166580 if it builds up some steam.
>>4166642In case of vote check >>4165501 is me
>>4166419>>4166472This is meChanging vote to this >>4166580
>>4166419>>4166425Switching my vote to this>>4166580
>>4166417>>4166580Supporting. I like the backhanded compliment that lord Kitchner has the potential to rise himself, fat fuck. Are we still going with the plan to let him take some credit for getting rid of the bandits? Because if so, we should have him play up working with the peasant pilgrims as part of it. Start some change within Fallavon. After all, what's more impressive beating bandits with Knights or beating them with Faithful peasants?> Fat lord> Name is KitchenKek.
>>4164903>>4166756Every fucking day with this ip shit. Rural internet sucks.
>>4166419Changing my vote from this>>4166465 to this>>4166580>>4166580>>4166756It's Lord Fitchener not Lord Kitchener btw. Kitchener is just a typo.
>>4166784Better hope Emile doesn't have a slip of the tongue lol.
>>4166419>> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]we should really stop making enemies in fallavon.
>>4166862Fallavon only respects the strong. Acting weak will get us far more enemies.
>>4166455This is meChanging to this>>4166580 as it's fitting and in character for pious and devout Emile.
>>4166419My vote is for > "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Kitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak."“That ‘boy’ is my squire and through the efforts of his father and himself he has won the position of knight-in-training of House Andrei. He is to be considered an extension of myself and treated with the self-same respect. I demand an apology.” You are reaching the end of your tether, this fat Lordling’s lack of respect to your squire is grating on you. [Haughty]Happy to see you back Forgotten! I hope the sanitary measures aren't hitting anyone too hard.
>>4166580>”All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Kitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak."Backing this - based
>>4166419supporting this : >>4166580
Vote Recast1 post IDs without link not accepted, etc.-----------------------------------> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty] Bite your tongue and remain diplomatic.> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty] Reprimand Lord Fitchener and demand a proper apology.
>>4167123>> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty] Reprimand Lord Fitchener and demand a proper apology.
>>4167123> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty]
>>4167123>> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty] Reprimand Lord Fitchener and demand a proper apology.Time for full life consequences.
>>4167123> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty] Reprimand Lord Fitchener and demand a proper apology.
>>4167123>> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty]fuck it
>>4167123> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty] Bite your tongue and remain diplomatic.Wow, wow ! I think you guys forget that we are supposed to remain discreet and not make waves. Insulting someone in his own territory, several days after almost beating to death a noble is the opposite of that !!!!
>>4167123> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]
>>4167123> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty]I wholeheartedly believe that Emile has been through enough shit to start standing up for himself. He's a playmaker; politics isn't his thing because his balls are too big and get in the way of subterfuge. He has helped chain an ancient evil, he has won the loyalty of a fae wildling and earned the respect of the Comitas - he was singled out by an Angel of the Almighty. Why should he give a fuck about some nobody cripple who fought in a war decades ago and hasn't done anything since?
>>4167250I think you forgot that Mikhail is our squire, and if we're willing to beat a man to death over a fucking serf, we should be willing to demand an apology.
>>4167293>>4166585Is me
>>4167293Who knows, maybe it'll even inspire some ambition in Lord Fitchener to stop wallowing in pity and food just because he took an arrow to the knee.
>>4167123>> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty
>>4167123>>4167307Fucking hell it change again this >>4166544 is me.
>>4167123>All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty]>>4167045Linking previous vote in case of ID change
>>4167123> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty] Guse il change tho this guy, hope it dosnt fuck us over like all the other wright's in have ao far.>>4166550This is me;
>>4167123>> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty] Reprimand Lord Fitchener and demand a proper apology.Oh boy. Here we go.
>>4167123> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]>actually using my shitty memeBased
>>4167123>> “Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]
>>4167293If we weren't choosing between peace and a sanctamonious call out that the playerbase seems to be schizophrenically switching between I'd agree but the write in is so self-righteous I get a headache reading it and would personally prefer a flat callout.
>>4167123>"All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty]
>>4167887It's just righteous, not self-righteous.
IT SHALL NEVER END
>>4167964This >>4166784 is me.
>>4167123>“Perhaps, while we eat, your good man Sir Norwache here can send for my squire’s release? And the apprehension of the culprits.” You push down your rising distaste and the implied insult against Mikail for the sake of cordial relations. The bacon is delicious, but it tastes like chalk in your mouth. [Hearty]
I think that vote is decisive enough to call for a roll now.> "All men started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." + [Haughty]>Pearls Before the Swine modifier added. The weight of your words makes little lasting impression on Lord Fitchener But Sir Norwache regards you with more respect and, oddly, something resembling recognition.===============================================Persuade Roll> Reasonable Request (formal apology) / Lower Social Standing 40DC> Cleared out Brigand Camp +20DC>Wealth +0 (Penury)>Attire +0 (Penury)>Lord Fitchener: Wealthy -5DC>Lord Fitchener: Fashionable Attire -5DC, +1 Adverse -Re-Roll>Lord Fitchener: Noble Privilege +1 Adverse Re-Roll>Pearls Before the Swine +0 Re-Roll>50DCDouble Fail = The culprits escape with a slap on the wrist.0 = Insult to Injury. Your temper gets the best of you and the situation results in Mikail being charged with assaulting the Lord’s men-at-arms, a whippable offence.1 = You secure you squire’s release, but not without burning your bridges here. Another Fallavon fief to add to your growing list of detractors. 2 = Mikail is released immediately. In light of your service to the town, relations with Lord Fitchener are not soured.3 = Lord Fitchener is aghast at the implied insult to his guests and his own behaviour. He does his best to make amends, offering compensation.Double Pass = The culprits are punished with a whipping.3 rolls of 1d100. The opposing party has TWO adverse re-rolls. All noble sons of Cantôn started out as slaves…
Rolled 98 (1d100)>>4168024
Rolled 8 (1d100)>>4168024luck
Rolled 49 (1d100)>>4168024
Rolled 71 (1d100)>>4168024
Rolled 74 (1d100)>>4168035Using first adverse re-roll
Rolled 99 (1d100)>>4168032Using second adverse re-roll
>>4168024Why the hell is noble privilege an adverse re-roll here? Doesn't this lord regard nobles above commoners?
The plague is arriving...
> 99 Double Fail> The culprits escape with a slap on the wrist.> 0 Success> Your temper gets the best of you and the situation results in Mikail being charged with assaulting the Lord’s men-at-arms, a whippable offence.This will take some writing up. I am actually working overtime tonight (from home, a weird situation) so a content post is still several hours away.
>>4168059>>4168064>Noble PrivilegeLord Fitchener is more highly ranked than you, so he benefits from his own Noble Privilege trait instead of you.>Bandit DC bonusYou did, it granted +20DC to the roll>>4168065Nurgle's rot has already infected your username, I see
Why is my own username not showing? testing
>>4168065spooky
>>4168064Forget this I checked again and we do get bonus DC which only turned into 50 DC.I'm never voting for a write-in again. I shouldn't have voted for one after Forgotten added his own bullshit to the last one.
>>4168065Ominous >>4168069Can we take the whipping like a champ?
Hey Forgotten I just wanna say fuck you and your not so subtle railroading. Apparently we conveniently didn't tell Sir Norwache or the lord that the scout was our protected charge as soon as we entered this town. More bullshit avoidable drama caused by QM faggotry.
Is the dice actually random or is there some pattern algorithm to it that can be predicted?
>>4168098The dice isnt random. It is pseudo-random. It is determined by a hidden numerical seed and the timestamp of when the dice is rolled. That means anons who roll at the same time only seconds away from each other will get very similar numbers. That's why quick rolling is a very bad idea.
>>4168106So I should wait for some time if someone rolls a bad roll but I should roll right away after them if they get a good roll?
>>4168090In my defence, I did give you the option to insist on waking the Lord up.That Sir Norwache failed to inform the duty men-at-arms of the pardoned scout is an oversight on his end, not yours.
>>4168115Yes. If an anon gets a good roll, then you should quick roll mere seconds after their own roll since the numbers will be very close. If an anon gets a shit roll, then you should wait and not quick roll since your numbers will be close.
>>4168090Anons could have voted to just say "oh alright, don't forget to liberate my squire by the way" but no, they couldn't resist the epic GOTCHA writein (you included)You brought this upon yourselves
>>4168125I see. Thanks for the info.>>4168119So we get fucked over because of other people's own fuck ups. Just great.
>>4168136Nah 4hacks brought this on us. I do agree that it's a bad idea to vote for write-ins in this quest so I won't do it again.
>>4168090Y you so mad buddy?If the dice went our way you would be sucking qms dick right now. Dice going to dice and good things naver come from picking a custom order in this ques, y should it start now.
Honestly after the whole Tracker Jean thing I'm not sure why people even vote for write-ins.
coof
>>4168146coof
Rolled 75, 37, 11 = 123 (3d100)>>4168125>>4168138Seriously, I don't post often but that is so fucking stupid I had to.If the dice are based on the server clocks, they get the initial input for the semi random number generator based on inputs that change by the milisecond. This is basic CS. Its the reason that the dice I just rolled are pseudorandom.
>>4168069So . . . .What you're telling me is, we're gonna have to challenge someone to a duel?TRIAL BY COMBAT WOOOOO!
>>4168146> But Sir Norwache regards you with more respect and, oddly, something resembling recognition.Seems it had a positive effect on SOMEONE.Too bad we rolled. Like. Shit.A combination of choices, such as our penance removing our own Finery, not getting the good nights sleep in favor of seeing to the pilgrims, made us susceptible to failing this roll.
>>4168146>whole Tracker Jean thingJust that really c'mon there more>the first meeting with the bluejays>Sinclair holy than you speechand theres more than that came from Anon in the future>the write ins to gain your waifu heart>the write in (if happens) for the dragon
>>4168079Actually I'd be willing to back this, too.
>Anywhere else in kingdom. Making friends, allies and positive connection>Fallavon. "I came here to brake arms and hearts"
I went to sleep before voting. Fucking knew this would happen.>durrhurr writeins eks dededede>>4168141I'm willing to bet you're the same guy that's always bitching every thread, why haven't you left already. Moron.
>>4168220Oh, we've broken a lot more than arms. Skulls, ribs, people's pride, laws, hopes and dreams, immemorial Fae traditions, oaths, we're breaking all the things here.
Mother will tell you to grin and bear it, and even foster an alliance if you can. Father would view the man with distaste, but likely break bread with him all the same in the interest of releasing his man without fuss. But the Angel would not have you ignore this Lord's negligence.“All noble sons of Cantôn started out as slaves, *Lord* Fitchener. Those of low birth may live their whole lives humbly, but exceptional men have always risen. Whether that be from slaves to the Foe to free men, commoners to Knighthood, or village Lords to higher ranks. Only the Almighty truly stands alone at the peak." Lord Fitchener stares at you slack-jawed, finally understanding the seriousness of your tone.“Who are you to lecture me on a man’s place in the pecking order?” The man’s double chin wobbles with indignation. “You come to my hall and throw a tantrum about some scuffle between my men and your idiot boy, and lecture me?”“That ‘boy’ is my squire and through the efforts of his father and himself he has won the position of knight-in-training of House Andrei. He is to be considered an extension of myself and treated with the self-same respect. I demand an apology.” You grind out the words through gritted teeth. You are reaching the end of your tether, this fat Lordling’s lack of respect to your squire is grating on you.“An apology? From me?!” Lord Fitchener splutters with outrage, pointing a greasy finger at you. “You- you! You ingrate! I’ll have that boy flogged and dragged through the streets, how do you like that? Hah, he attacked MY men, didn’t he Sir Norwache? Tell him!”“My Lord, it appears to have been an error on m-“ The red-black knight mutters apologetically, wincing as his Lord launches into another tirade. [1/2]
[2/2]“He did! He attacked them and so I can have the little whelp whipped raw!” The Lord of Darbyshire slams a pudgy hand on the table, his face turning red. “This is my town! That is the law! I am the Lord here! Me!”You breathe in deep, restraining yourself from throttling the piggish Lord where he sits. Sir dan Marc stiffens, standing beside you to guard your flank. Sir Norwache waves back two sergeant-at-arms who have stepped forward. The black-red knight still regards you with far more scrutiny than he did last night, but his countenance is not hostile. To the contrary, his expression could be described as considerate. But his hand is still on the hilt of his weapon.Under ancient church law, a presiding lord cannot actually order other nobles to prosecute a trial by combat, they have to volunteer on their own volition. You have already broken one prestigious Fallavon knight in single combat and severely beaten another, Lord Kitchener’s own retinue of knights will doubtless be less impressive. On the other hand, there are less direct ways of subverting the sentence, a public protest by the pilgrims could convince the Lord to exercise discretion and waive the sentence.====================================>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]>“Poor treatment for a squire who just yesterday fought against bandits plaguing *your* lands. We will see what the pilgrims and Knights Comitas think of this.” You will rely on public outrage to pressure the Lord into commuting the sentence. [Hearty]>“…So be it. Enjoy your breakfast, Your Lordship.” You leave, with the intention of breaking Mikail out of gaol before the sentence can be carried out. In a convoy of two-score pilgrims and then some, it will not be hard for him to blend in with the crowd. [Idealist]
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]Although I'm open to forcing him to give Emile the whipping instead. Kinda nervous about the public opinion option spiralling out of control.
>>4168230>“…So be it. Enjoy your breakfast, Your Lordship.” You leave, with the intention of breaking Mikail out of gaol before the sentence can be carried out. In a convoy of two-score pilgrims and then some, it will not be hard for him to blend in with the crowd. [Idealist]> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L397TWLwrUU
>>4168230>>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]additionally>If you must whip someone I will take the punishment in his stead [write-in]F U C K ALLAVON
>>4168230Just out of curiosity, since people seem upset since the rolls didn't go well - how much impact did the write in have on the outcome? It didn't affect the DC, so would it have been different regarding our failure?Because I see it as saving something from bad rolls, at least Sir Norwache is feeling more positive towards us.
>>4168230>>“Poor treatment for a squire who just yesterday fought against bandits plaguing *your* lands. We will see what the pilgrims and Knights Comitas think of this.” You will rely on public outrage to pressure the Lord into commuting the sentence. [Hearty]
>>4168235>>4168230Actually can I change to this?
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]
>>4168233why not both? have the trial then give him what he wants to salt the wound for maximum Chad
>>4168247Or better yet, punch him in his face and then DEMAND he whip us for it, or face us in combat.I mean. If we're gonna lose our temper, let's go all the way. Might as well get the chance to actually hit the guy fucking with us instead of beating up some poor sucker worker under him.
>>4168249Are you seriously suggesting we punch the lord in the face?
>>4168251And then demand he whip us for it, or face us in combat.
>>4168230>>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]
>>4168249WHAT COULD GO WRONG.
>>4168238Biting your tongue would have dramatically increased the DC, Sir Norwache’s opinion of you would not have been raised. The write-in is what caused that regardless of the roll.
>>4168256When you say biting our tongue, you mean the Hearty option, or that the write-in dramatically decreased the DC?
Please note that if you WIN the trial by combat, you could not then receive punishment in your squires stead. Taking punishment on a guilty party’s behalf is not strictly legal and wouldn’t fly in other duchies. But this is fucking Fallavon.Unless you instigated some other charge against yourself, as some anons are suggesting.
>>4168257The hearty option. The haughty alone option would have resulted in this DC, but less likely to cause a change in Sir Norwache’s view of you.
>>4168259So. Win the trial by combat THEN punch Lord Fitchener?Can we at least call him Lord Kitchener instead of his name, and punch him in his self image since he's a fat fuck?I mean. You keep spelling it like that.
>>4168253>Emile punches Lord Darbyshire>Gets a nat 1, sends him flying through the window>Breaks his neck on the fall>emile suddenly surrounded by a dozen men>"G-guys I just wanted him to flog me haha">anons attempt another clever write-in>Get murderized insteadJust what the hell do you think will happen anon.
>>4168262Shame. I suppose I should have attached it to the Hearty option. I hope people didn't think it had to go with haughty to have the write in be part of it. Still. In that case, I regret nothing!
>>4168146Because sitting down to dine with your future breakfast is distasteful.>>4168230>>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]Emile on the Haughty train today.
>>4168266Exactly this. Rolling up a shekel Knight every thread. Don't you know, everyone is secretly trying to kill Emile? Even you! Especially you.Alternatively> Emile tries to punch Sir Kitchener> Rolls a Nat 100> Uncomfortably caresses his face> SECRET WAIFU UNLOCKED> Sir Kitchener joins us as we slowly help him recover from his old injury until he can walk again> When really he wants us to wreck his ass so bad he can't even get out of bedLove can bloom at the dinner table.
>>4168249Yeah no, I'm all for shitting on this guy for his mistreatment of Mikhail and our experience of his town but assaulting a lord is not something im eager to do.
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]Let's NOT get the pilgrims and Knights Comitas involved in this. We shouldn't let possible harm come to them over something that they have nothing to do withWhat a dickhead is this Lord-Too-Fat-To-Sit-An-Elephant is. Emile and Mikail defeat the bandits in his land and he decides to have Mikail whipped because of his own sworn knight's fuck up?
>>4168279Honestly if people voted for that they would have deserved the outcome.I mean. I hope people weren't taking it seriously, but you never know. Tone doesn't always translate well in text.I was serious about calling him Lord Kitchener, though. Or maybe finding a bard or minstrel to sing about Lord Kitchner, heavy is his . . . hand (make a gesture that could be a courtly arm sweep, or could be describing the arc of a large belly). He sinks his feet into the land/with every step he takes/his majestic figure shakes the land/if ever a second step he takes tum ta tum ta tuma ta diddy dahThat sort of thing. Real petty revenge. Maybe Damien can get the Pilgrims singing it after we leave.
>>4168230>“…So be it. Enjoy your breakfast, Your Lordship.” You leave, with the intention of breaking Mikail out of gaol before the sentence can be carried out. In a convoy of two-score pilgrims and then some, it will not be hard for him to blend in with the crowd. [Idealist]The pain train has no brakes
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]Oh boy, we are definitely leaving Fallavon with a reputation as a trouble maker.
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]In my opinion, Andrei is just too angry right now to think straight.
>>4168024Don't we have a persuate re-roll from our animal companion?
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]Ah yes, the Favllon cur reveals his pettiness once again
>>4168313I think that's only for courtship & intrigue.
>>4168310It gives a +1 intrigue re-roll and a +1 courtship re-roll.
i think we have some actual schizophrenic anons here who think that because something makes sense in their head it makes sense in the world."we already started digging ourselves a hole, so no sense in not finishing it!" seems to be the prevailing attitude towards getting ourselves in worse and worse shit unnecessarily. "we have a history of starting fights with nobles, so why not do it again? it would be out of character not to, because people are incapable of learning lessons from their mistakes"here are some consequences: our brother is in deep shit already and we're supposed to protect a convoy of holy men. if we are captured it jeopardizes our family's reputation and likely helps build the case against our brother. this could potentially hurt our family and subjects at home. if we can't protect the convoy, or if our actions somehow end up reflecting on them, we'll have needlessly endangered them too.also write-in =/= auto-pass. especially if it appeals to values the characters don't share.
>>4168280Yeah if this got out it will be Emile who'd look good and the lord who'd look bad. We freed his lands of bandits, but he decides to whip our own squire becasue of the mistake of his own men and because we asked for an apology. Absolutely no one will think we were in the wrong.
>>4168354Agreed. What an absolute bullshit railroad this is though. Sir Norwache forgot to tell the lord? Get the fuck of here with that bullshit Forgotten. That shit is ''Daenerys kinda forgot about the Iron Fleet''-tier writing. At least come up with better ways to railroad.
>>4168321I think the problem is that some people keep complaining and holding on to thints after votes have passed.People gonna make their choices. It's not always going to be what you would have chosen. It's not always going to work out. Especially when it's a 50DC with two opposed rerolls and the dice give you a double failure.Besides, first the guys here tried to execute a man we oathed to protect, beat our squire, and then they want to have him whipped? Nah, nah. Fuck this guy.Doing something like agitating the peasants against their Lord is way sketchier than openly dueling him.Honestly, we left low key behind as soon as we wiped out a bandit camp and brought back a bunch of prisoners.
>>4168090>>4168474>railroadYou two can always leave.
>>4168321I'm sorry, I'm always voting for the most reasonable choices, but right now, duelling the guy is the most in-character choice for Andrei.
>>4168484You know what, this came off harsher than I wanted to.But come on guys. We failed a roll, we're in a tough situation, but it's not like we, and all three of us voted the same, it's not like we got railroaded into how to deal with the situation.I read your replies at the beginning of the thread and you seemed much more positive then. I liked your posts from back then. We're in stressful times both with Covid and in-game and I hope you can both focus on the positive aspects of where we're going from here.If you're really unhappy with how Forgotten approached things, then I would prefer you approach it constructively instead of insulting him and other players in the quest. I can understand being frustrated, but becoming hostile just makes it no fun at all.Personally, I'm gonna step away from the keyboard and crash. I hope you guys have some good things in your lives today to chear you up.
>Be Lord Lardarse>Too busy cannibalizing your fellow pigs to do your duty as lord and take care of the outlaws in your lands>Other people do your duty for you and bring the bandits into custody>When the physical proof of your neglected duties are brought before you you order all them hanged to save face>Your vassal knight gets amnesia and forgets to tell you of the bandit scout who was sworn clemency in return for cooperation >Your men-at-arms assault and imprison one of the people who helped defeat the bandits because they protected their charge>Start sweating like the pig you are when you're informed of this not because they assaulted someone who helped defeat the bandits plaguing your land but because you fear they laid hands on a noble thus embarrassing you>Do a 180 when you realize it's just a common squire and start talking shit about him>The knight's squire requests an apology>Suddenly, you reach such impotent anger that you cannot remember at any point in your life where you were this angry except for that one time you were offered a salad>In your boundless pettiness, you decide to flog the squire who helped clear the bandits in your land just to spite his sire
>>4168625This is the quality content I come here for.
>>4168625Now this... This is kek right here.
>>4168235Supporting
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]we're getting too cocky boys but lets go fuck this gentlesir
>>4168230>“Poor treatment for a squire who just yesterday fought against bandits plaguing *your* lands. We will see what the pilgrims and Knights Comitas think of this.” You will rely on public outrage to pressure the Lord into commuting the sentence. [Hearty]Hosntely this seems like the only best chance we have>>4167421This is me ;
So many of you think we can just fight our way out of anything.His a lord he dosnt have to do the fight at all and would just make this whole thing worse.Not to mention that the queens man are looking to blame a household for shit and pissing off evey lord we meet is just going to up the chances our house gets the axe.Informing him of the amount of people that we have at our backs if he really wants to do this should be enguh to make him back down. His a small lord in a small town.He dosnt have the men and the balls to deal with the pilgrims and Knights Comitas since he hasnt stoped the bandet issue for years and his town most likely makes alof of money from pilgrims walking in.
>>4168230>Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]
>>4168437>>4168230changing my vote to >“Poor treatment for a squire who just yesterday fought against bandits plaguing *your* lands. We will see what the pilgrims and Knights Comitas think of this.” You will rely on public outrage to pressure the Lord into commuting the sentence. [Hearty]
>>4168474Look, I really don’t think this is a railroad. For one thing, a railroad means you are forced onto a plotline. This is more like an obstacle that I’ve thrown in your path, to see how you guys would handle your squire being mistreated.By your standard, being attacked by the Wodenaki or meeting Sir Sinclair about to hang a serf was also ‘railroading’.
>>4168625This is good
>>4169162member when some anon say it that not allowing getting the fae sword was railroading yeah I membera the autism
>>4168931You could say all this but twice over, for Sinclair.Really, it comes down to the question "Would you be willing to fight an army of Kniggas, or betray your ideals?"
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]Well looks like i'm a little late to the party, but here is a vote even if it might not count as its my first post for this thread.
When is Emile going to purge all the shitty lords and knights from Canton?
>>4169387We have the ANGEL of GRACE on our side
>>4169387And what? Become a blue jay?
>>4169469No just get rid of the shitters and then lead a campaign into the Pit itself
>>4169476>Have only made Adam-aligned choices so far>Wants to violently uproot the corruption that exists in Canton and bring war to the Pitjk I agree, but we do need to start making more Cain-aligned choices right now
Establishing id.just caught up on the quest, gotta say it's been swell. Though Neil dan Marc's name keeps distracting me every time because I can't not read it as Danmark. it wasn't until qm spelt out why that's his name, I realised it wasn't a shutout but just a name. pic is related was me before i found out i was delusional.
>mfw first time using gimp
My contribution after seeing >>4169541
>>4169601KekAmazing
>>4169601Too lazy to edit this, or rename the file 'cause I'm in the hot tub.But - > Years later, Lord Sinclair is passing through Darbyshire> Lord Fitchener starts off with "Before I took an arrow to the knee" spiel> Lord Sinclair interrupts "Lemme tell you about the time I took a shield to the face"
>>4169711kekOh man Emile really did fuck up Sinclair's face didn't he. I can't imagine what 3 shield bashes would've done to his moneymaker, not to mention his teeth
>>4169711>>4169541> Sir Norwache has entered the chat> "SHIELDS HURT ME TOO"> Breaks into heavy panting through his mouth crying> The new Marquis of Fallavon cries out from the other room, where he is stuck in his wheelchair because Canton doesn't do handicapped access> "ANDREEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIII"> Laughing_Dragon.jpg
>>4169723> What happens when you're faced with Emile "The Wall" Andrei
>>4169723He's gonna be wearing a full helm for the rest of his life.I mostly feel bad for Sir Norwache. He's totally gonna have to Champion Lord Fitchener against us.I mean. Sure. We might want to go easy on him, but the dice gods seem to have a hard on for duels with BAD ENDS.
>>4169601son of a bitch beat me to it
>>4169864I like the formatting of your version betterThat was the first meme I made, thank you for your contribution
>>4169881oh thanks, the reason I actually got stuck on the format for a while was because I was trying to be clever on shield placement and tried placing it on an angle, that was mistake.
>>4168230>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Kitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]By the end of this trip we will have broken every knight of note within Fallavon.
Is Sir Norwache gonna agree to be the opponent in the trial by combat or not? He is now considerate of us. He also knows that all of this is because of his own mistake, so he should inform his lord of that.Someone should tell Lord Fitchener that he is what he eats.
>>4170213>>4170080>>4169899>>4169881>>4169745come to nurgle
>>4170216> Come to Daddyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ827lkktYs
>>4170080and nothing of value was lost.>>4170216back to the pit with ye
>“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges. Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.” Any knightly vassal of Lord Fitchener’s is sure to think twice on challenging you after hearing the rumours. [Haughty]“Then I demand trial by combat. Mikail of Andryski is a Cantônian of good character and guiltless of these trumped up charges.” You straighten your back, standing to your full not unimpressive height. It pleases you to see doubt wash over the Lord’s chubby face. “Woe to the man who would step forward to say otherwise, for they face the righteous ire of Sir Emile Andrei.”“Then a trial by combat we shall have!” Lord Fitchener waves his second-in-command forward. “My Montbrun tourney-winner will smash you into little bits.”Sir Norwache bows deeply, but his words surprise you. “I must decline that honour, My Lord. It was my oversight that led to the… scuffle. I cannot in good conscience attest that this issue was the fault of another.”“What? You won’t?! What in the bloody pit do I keep you around for?!” The Lord of Darbyshire trembles with outrage. “Get out of my sight then! I’ll find some other -better- knight to grant the honour of fighting for me.”The impartiality of his position sitting in judgement is clearly lost on the fat Lord, you can only imagine what farce of a trial would have been held if you had not demanded recourse by combat, With some further wobbling, petulant declarations of his ire, Lord Fitchener banishes you from his halls. The trial by combat will be held on the morrow.[1/2]
[2/2]“That fat old fool… Mikail has done nothing but carry out his duty! Should we inform the pilgrims of this outrage?” Later, at your quartes in town, Sir dan Marc allows himself to seethe. “Word will get out sooner or later, sire.”You shake your head, you’ve drawing enough attention as it is. “If the Almighty and his Angel wills it, but I’ll not stoop to spreading gossip.”“As you say, sire.” Sir dan Marc does not press the matter, he has become accustomed to your oddly personal declarations of faith. “Sire… I’ve come to like the boy myself. Oafishness aside, he’s a good lad. Have you considered your options for who should stand in as your second tomorrow?” The tepidness of Sir dan Marc’s request makes you smile. “I had considered asking you, if that is your wish.” “It would be my genuine pleasure, sire. Well, I shall make the necessary preperations for your equipment, given your squire’s unavailability.” Sir dan Marc beams, despite the role being purely ceremonial unless something were to prevent your attendance. He leaves, but swiftly returns to stick his head back in your room. “Sire, that Lord’s pet, the Montbrun knight. He’s waiting outside. Shall I show him in?”You pause for a moment, thinking it over. You had not expected Sir Heinrich to seek an audience. “Yes, show him in.”The red-black knight seems unperturbed by his liege’s ire has he eneters, perhaps such tantrums are not that uncommon from Lord Fitchener.“My apologies for my part in this… incident. I had not expected it to escalate as it did. The lone Pegasus sees comfort in the strength of the east maiden’s garden.” Sir Heinrich Norwache regards you with something approaching awe. “I thought you a goner for sure. How did you get out of there alive, freund?”--------------------------------------------------------------->“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty]> “You need not be so surprised. The Lord ‘Kitchener’ is far from the fiercest enemy I’ve made.” This knight seems easily impressed. You ask about the tourney he supposedly won. [Hearty]> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]
>>4170321Thank you Sir Heinrich Norwache bro.>>4170324>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]
>>4170324>“You need not be so surprised. The Lord ‘Kitchener’ is far from the fiercest enemy I’ve made.” This knight seems easily impressed. You ask about the tourney he supposedly won. [Hearty]>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]Ask him if he knows Sir Karlaus Rabe.
>>4170324>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]
>>4170324>“You need not be so surprised. The Lord ‘Kitchener’ is far from the fiercest enemy I’ve made.” This knight seems easily impressed. You ask about the tourney he supposedly won. [Hearty]
>>4170324>> “You need not be so surprised. The Lord ‘Kitchener’ is far from the fiercest enemy I’ve made.” This knight seems easily impressed. You ask about the tourney he supposedly won. [Hearty]
>>4170324>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]Can we inquire Sir Norwache on who will be the likely replacement candidate for him in the trial by combat?
>>4170324>''The lone Pegasus sees comfort in the strength of the east maiden’s garden.” Sir Heinrich Norwache regards you with something approaching awe. “I thought you a goner for sure. How did you get out of there alive, freund?”What the hell does this mean? is he connected to the SoS incident?> “You need not be so surprised. The Lord ‘Kitchener’ is far from the fiercest enemy I’ve made.” This knight seems easily impressed. You ask about the tourney he supposedly won. [Hearty]
>>4170342Yeah I couldn't figure that out either
>>4170324>>“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty]>>4170342Yes, most probably.
>>4170324>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]On second thought the mention of seconds made me realize Lord Fitchener might try something to prevent Emile himself from attending the trial by combat. He might send some thugs on us or try some distraction. None of the knights at Lord Fitchener's disposal are on the level of some of the knights we faced before let alone Emile's level. The fact Sir Norwache was his first choice means that he was his best man. Whoever will replace him will be less capable and in a big disadvantage against Emile. Having Emile's second take his place will increase the chance's of our opponent a lot.
>>4170324>“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty]
>>4170347well given our escapades getting out of anywhere alive only accounts for two things, the SoS fight and the queensmen or the basilisk fight and given the lack of human intervention in that fight the SoS remains the only possible thing he's talking about.
>>4170324>> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]
>>4170347>>4170342Just off the top of my head>the lone pegasusObviously Norwache; Montbrun highly regards the winged horse IIRC>east maiden's gardenRomaine is the easternmost territory, and where Emile hails>sees comfort in the strengthUnclear if strength of arms or strength of faith. likely both, considering.I'm torn on spoiling the surprise, but I'm almost certain
>>4170324>> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist] I'd also like to ask him to make sure nothing happens to our squire while he is in custody(and be there to de-escalate when the green knight starts shit)I don't think it smart to confirm his suspicion that we are the mystery knight from the SoS battle. we may be the friend of one herald, but revealing our identity to the queensmen is still extremely dangerous. The first herald seems like the type to just have us killed and I don't think the others can stop him even if the second choose to try.
>>4170324>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]>>4170349I think the replacement will be equipped with the best arms and armour from Lord Fitchener's armouries to grant them an advantage over Emile.
>>4170361I don't think we're dealing with suspicions I think we're dealing with one of the slaver faction knights who knows we were there specifically at the ruins and managed to get out of there alive.>>4170358I have a suspicion>the lone pegasusLord Alderauge or another player in the Faction intrigue>east maiden's gardenRomanie prehaps, possibly relating to the Grand tourney?>sees comfort in the strengthTakes comfort in our prevailing over the mayhem in the ruins? agreed it relates to either a triumph of faith or arms He could be trying to line up a meeting with his real benefactor rather than lord lard who I suspect is someone he's duped into employing him while he regroups after the ruins.
>>4170380Norwache is the black knight who Emile encountered at the beginning of the SoS thread, who retreatedBut that reading is also good.
Forgotten, how much control and legal authority does a presiding judge have over the terms, conditions, and rules of a trial by combat? Can they set them in a way that clearly gives an advantage to one party and a disadvantage to the other party?
>>4170384>Spoileryeah I figured that was the case I just had trouble finding the citable passage
>>4170324>>4170328>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]Changing to just this. If he's the masked knight we encountered in the ruins, then it's best to be careful here.
>>4170324> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]
>>4170324he was thier at with anarchy he was the read knight faction member >“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty]
>>4170442remember the the knight who asked us to flee with him
>>4170380>I don't think we're dealing with suspicions I think we're dealing with one of the slaver faction knights who knows we were there specifically at the ruins and managed to get out of there alive.we were wearing no house colours at the time and i don't remember taking our helmet off or introducing ourselves. so even if he is a conspirator i.e. traitorous slaver scum I don't want to be on their radar either. >Lord Alderauge or another player in the Faction intrigueWeren't we in agreement that Alderauge was a third-party possibly blue-jay sympathetic or at least allies of convince
>>4170324> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]Emile swore an oath of secrecy. Also, how is Emile's name prononuced? E-mile? Emily? E-meal?
Speaking of Lord Alderauge, what do we think he is up to?He doubled the toll for traders so we (meta)know he is gathering money for something big. question is what?I'm thinking either he is gearing up for a defensive siege from the snake hordes or maybe he is aiming for a power play for the duchy.If it is a power play he is probably looking to use the struggle between the the queens faction and the conspirators(Duke monteborne/prince?) faction as way to legally rebel.
>>4170324>“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty]”Stop it how? Enough fool talk. Let’s get out of here, freund. No honour to be had in dying down here for nothing.”“I thought you a goner for sure. How did you get out of there alive, freund?”Black Knight hype!
>>4170324>>“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty]
>>4170389Switch to>“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty]
>>4170506It's pronounced ''a-meal''.
>>4170324> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]Swore an oath.
>>4170324>>4170352>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]Switching to this. We swore an oath to not communicate in any way, shape, or form to anyone about the events in the ruins unless commanded otherwise by the Queen or one of her heralds. To fulfil our oath we must have either the Queen or one of her heralds release us from it.
>>4170232This is me.>>4170324
>>4170324>>4170331>“Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]ChangingAsk him instead about the tourney or Sir Rabe or anything else other than what transpired in the ruins. A faction knight is definitely not the Queen or a herald.
>>4170324>Write-in>"Pit take it all man, what was the bloody point of painting everything in black if you are going to can recognize someone from one short conversation?"Keep him talking and play along.
>>4170576Are you suggesting we let him know we recognize him from the ruins out in the middle of nowhere?
>>4170324> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]Wow, my write in led to an interesting encounter! Totally worth it IMO.> All these people talking about our oath> We added the chain to our fricken HeraldryK. But it's because of that I'm comfy not saying anything to him.
>>4170602A chain could be a lot of things, talking about what happened with the SoS is directly violating our oath...
>>4170510>maybe he is aiming for a power play for the duchy.>If it is a power play he is probably looking to use the struggle between the the queens faction and the conspirators(Duke monteborne/prince?) faction as way to legally rebel.this is precisely what I suspect and why he has seen fit to feed us information about our brother, his Ascension to Duke of Montbrune is tied to the larger Kingsmen/Queensmen conflict of Canton>>4170448Its a helluva thing to identify us or at least probe us on suspicion so we should be cautious about it but his implication of the pegasus sigil leads me to believe he is Alderauges agent prehaps the one who was informing him of the slaveing expedition.why Alderauge did not act on it is a real mystery, but I suspect that may come up at The Romanie royal tourney
>>4170601He seems to imply the same.
>>4170638I ask because... well that's a bad idea. Talking about that event would break our oath and draw attention to us. The kind of attention we're specifically avoiding whilst getting our brother home no?
>>4170643>>4170643Well can we do [Idealist] while meaningfully looking at the door and walls like we shouldn't talking about it here? That way we avoid lying and breaking our vow while we let him think we are on his side.Changing vote to > “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist]+Meaningful look at walls.
>>4170614> Royale TourneyToo bad we're gonna miss it. This post brought to you by DragonGuard Gang.
Emile's sore shoulder should've completely healed by now, right?>>4170673Sir Norwache should be able to figure out by himself that Emile swore an oath of secrecy since he's the faction black knight and was there himself. He'll realize that the Reginates wouldn't have let the masked knight leave the ruins without receiving his word.
>>4170704>Sir Norwache should be able to figure out by himself that Emile swore an oath of secrecy since he's the faction black knight and was there himself. Nah, too far fetch. He got himself out somehow so there should be more like him manage to leg it. He is mostly curious on the details.
>>4170711He got out during the chaos. He saw the masked knight plunging into the chaos instead of leaving with him before he got out. That means the masked knight must've been surrounded by Reginates and couldn't have left without them letting him leave freely.
>>4170717Who says we didn't get out through any number of ways besides the way we did though?
>>4170682Imagine gloating about missing out on a tourney of great importance because you want to be a glorified guard!
>>4170726The other ways imply that we forcibly got out through the Reginates which is far less likely. It also doesn't explain why we're not speaking of it.
>>4170682also we are on a pilgrimage and have stated multiple times that we can't go because of this. Atleast not without either breaking our vow or convincing all the pilgrims to wait around for at least a month probably more, just so we can be glory hounds. Even if they agree and we are silver-tongued enough to not suffer any negative rep with anybody over this we would still have to pay for them to wait around in port bounty.
>>4170732Stealth, unseen assistance or miricales are also possible and why woulod we speak of such an event when high authority is involved?your way is not the only explanation.
>>4170741>>4170728> Imagine thinking the glory of a Tourney could compare to that of the Almighty> Not wanting to serve as a Dragonguard and get to learn the truth of the SoS.
>>4170774>> Not wanting to serve as a Dragonguard and get to learn the truth of the SoS.Maybe the dragon was the one the deal was the one who struck the deal, in return for fucking off with the whole emancipation of the slaves businesses.
>>4170750It's not the only way, but it's more likely than the others considering the masked knight would've been surrounded by Reginates once everything was done. Regardless, we shouldn't discuss anything about what happened in the ruins with him. Either he realizes why by himself or not.>>4170741Don't forget that the Spring Tournament is an annual (or semi-annual not sure) event, so we can attend the future ones. I think we might see the upcoming Spring Tournament through the POVs of our bro as the Green Knight and our Mother.Emile is a devout, pious man. He would not abandon his pilgrimage and duty of protecting the pilgrims he's escorting just to seek personal glory and poke other knights with a stick.
>>4170774>imagine thinking the almighty is the be all end all of life's pleasures>Implying the Dragon knows the origins of the Son of sin>Implying it's that easy>>4170794Nah Caine and Adam had him beat it's chronologically out of step with the record in the ruin>>4170798The summer tourney is rumoured to be the biggest one in a decade and with all the shenanigans going on it would remiss to compare it to the other annual tourneys.I'm beginning to hate piety being the be all end all of Emilles motivations and desires
>>4170820I mean. Ever since we made the decision in the caves to be idealistic > zealot, I see Emile trying more to cling on to the ideals of the Faith than the actual worship itself.That plus Haughty, and his recent penance, makes him seem to me to be more about living up to his own ideals such as keeping his word, acting honourably, fulfilling his duties and obligations as a Noble.More leaning to "Lawful Good" than "Lawful Neutral" where the law isn't external laws like the literal laws of the land, or the doctrine of the Church (especially finding out it's based on lies) but instead he is developing and adhering to a specific personal moral code.Backed by believing an Angel is watching over him as he does so.
>>4170682Incredibly based.
>>4170820>Nah Caine and Adam had him beat it's chronologically out of step with the record in the ruinI think it's unlikely too, but the dragon is one of maybe 3-4 forces(that we know of) strong enough to possibly do this kind of bullshit. If it helped i think of it more like a way to pay back the brothers for spearing it and keep them from nopeing right on back to cathagi to finish the job when canton turns out to be too much trouble or is stable enough to go back and free all slaves forever.
>>4170820It still doesn't change that it's an event that happens every year even if the rumours are true. Glory seeking isn't the end to all of Emile's desires and motivations.I get that you are asshurt that we're missing your precious tournament, but don't make shit up or tout nonsense. Piety is not the ''end to all of Emile's motivations and desires'' and it's not the only thing preventing us from going to your precious tournament. We have our own brother who we must escort to Port Bounty and also the Dragon Guard. Abandoning our own pilgrimage and the pilgrims we swore to protect just to play some pretend game is not only faithless but also dishonourable. It would tarnish our reputation>Hey did you hear about that knight who abandoned his own pilgrimage and his duty of protecting his charges just to play wargames?>Yeah what a faggot. Some knight he is.We can't shirk our duty of protecting the pilgrims, our duty to to escort our brother, and our desire to keep a low profile just for a tournament.
Don't get why anyone would be hung up over missing the Summer Tourney. It happens plenty of times and we can participate in it in the future.besides, it's not like we can't earn glory and accomplish feats of greatness while protecting our charges or serving as the Dragon Guard.Imagine the pirates we'll face and the sea battles we'll have with them while we protect our charges with the Knights Comitas and the Order of the Trident as we travel to Carthago by sea.Imagine the sea monsters we'll encounter. Facing and slaying a kraken or a hydra.Imagine taking the Long Walk with the pilgrims and protecting them from slavers.Imagine meeting the Dragon.Imagine if we manage to end slavery in Cathago.Imagine the battles and duels.In fact, imagine all the blood sport tournaments in Cathago that we will be able to participate in like gladiator games. Those will be much better than the Summer Tourney in my opinion.I could go on.
>>4171017Yeah, instead of crippling the cream of Canton's crop of Crusaders, we can crush Cathagi's competing up and coming cous-cous eating cynics.
>>4171017This. I much rather witness everything on our great pilgrimage route and our time as a Dragon Guard than witness the Spring Tournament. It will be more interesting to participate in it with a long POV switch to our brother as the mystery Green Knight anyway. We can then switch to a POV of our Mother during the great banquet of the tournament.>>4171050With all the knights that Emile has already fucked up (and the ones he will fuck up) I doubt the participants in the tournament will be the ''cream of Canton's crop of Crusaders''. Nova Cathago is the largest metropolis in the world and has warriors from all around the world including non-humans. The Dragon Guard's members are all prestigious and great foreign warriors.>It is a curiosity that the Dragon Guard recruit solely from offshore, be they renowned Langland Mercenaries, Norsikaan Huscarls, Hejedii Cataphracts or Cantônian Knights. It is no shame for a Knight to join their ranks, great wealth and prestige is granted to those who serve. There is wealth and opportunity for any foreigner that travels there, though the danger is equally as great.The Dragon wouldn't have a bunch of weaklings in his personal guard and reward with them all that tremendous pay.
>>4171050Knigga, Emile is already crippling Canton's finest knights. You don't need a tournament for that.
This thread is getting way too cocky, I hope the fight that will take Emile down a peg won't be a lethal one but considering the way the anons are voting it wouldn't surprise me.
>>4171114In my case it's not cockiness trust me. I'm just pointing out that knights who faces Emile one-on-one end up on a wheel. The fight you're talking about has already happened (snek fight). Any cockiness I had was gone after that. We got rekt and would've died for certain if Jess wasn't there to save us. We couldn't even inflict 1 damage on the Basilisk. All the damaged inflicted on it was from Jess.
>>4171114Alas, we are sworn to valour.
>>4171140And yet the anons still duelled Sinclair and are now duelling again at the first opportunity>>4171144There is a very fine line between bravery and stupidity
>>4171144Same. Anon really shouldn't misunderstand our jokes about Emile's record of knights fucked up as being cocky. Emile's a Romani knight and unlike Aubrey knights fully understands his own mortality and never underestimates his opponents. I voted to not hold back against Sinclair because I knew underestimating him would be a bad idea not mention he wasn't holding back himself.Linked to the wrong post.>>4171170Dueling isn't cockiness. Are we supposed to just let Mikail get whipped?
>>4171095>>4171170Kek I'm not being cocky trust me. I learned my lesson at the very first thread when Gabriel died against a lone mook named bloody Craven.
>>4171170sworn. to. valormy knigga
>>4170324>“Apology accepted. The Great Bear fears no chains in the woods.” See? You can spout utter nonsense as well. Still, you’re glad to have made some kind of friend. [Haughty>>4168895This is me ;
>>4171017There is no way we will kill a sea monster or stop slavery.And I don't really see Emile as a big fan of blood sports, especially given how many slaves would show up in them.
>>4171862What if he could use his position as a Dragon Guard to duel Cathagi Nobles tho?Maybe the court watched slave duels, but that's not good enough for the Dragon.
>>4171095Nah, we've only fucked up a couple dudes so far. We ain't even gonna fight the best Knight in Darbyshire.>>4170324My question is, why isn't this Knigga doing some penance for his misdeeds.
>>4172004>We ain't even gonna fight the best Knight in Darbyshire.But you can probably bet someone in Fallavon is going to catch wind of the challenge and ride out for a dick swinging contest.Maybe the Vancewells have another son, or nephew, to throw at Emile.
>>4172113If we're gonna be fucking Vancewells, I hope we run into a recently bereaved sister.Pretty much have to save her from being attacked to have any chance though.Haha, I hope the QM isn't taking notes. Haha. I mean, we would probably get hilariously locked into trying to vie for the affection of the worst possible choice right before leaving Canton. Haha. Get all tangled up with the Kingsmen, especially after the whole thing with Reginates trying to kill our brother, and Norwache being possibly a surprisingly decent guy.Haha, sure would hate to be even more confused about which side is truly "good"!
> “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean. All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” Sir Norwache’s replacement is unlikely to be his equal in the duelling arena. [Idealist] “Forgive me good Sir, but I really have no idea what you mean.” You have suspicions as to the true meaning on the knight’s words. But that is all they are for now, suspicions. “All the same, I appreciate your support earlier.” “But I saw… well, as you wish. Forget I said anything. And pay it no heed, I came to offer some further support in fact. Or some advice, rather.” Sir Heinrich Norwache cocks his head, suddenly unsure of himself. “Your opponent tomorrow will be Sir Kenrick Hartsvale, a local in these parts. He’s older, and not inexperienced. A fair hand with that flail of his, but hardly a master. I think Lord Fitchener picked him because you two are a similar size.”You smirk at that. Perhaps you’ll finally get to pick on a knight your own size. Certainly the skill of the two previous Fallavon flowers of chivalry did little to aid them.Sir Norwache possibly mistakes your smirk for overconfidence. “Watch for the raise in his shield, he has a tendency to feint a deflection before going in for the real attack.”“I appreciate the insight.” If it turns out to be true, you privately add. “If I may be so bold, Sir Heinrich, why are you being so helpful? I doubt your liege would approve.” “You heard him go on about how he lost his leg in the War of Borders?” The montbrun knight snorts when you answer in the affirmative. “Way some folk tell it, his father and two elder brothers fell to a Norsikaan axe in the War. The lucky Lord Fitchener, recently come to his position, didn’t lose his leg until years later in a hunting accident.” ”I don’t put much stock in peasant rumours.” You respond cautiously. You have an extremely dismal opinion of the Lord of Darbyshire at present, but it’s hard to believe he would stoop that low.“Rumours, aye. But rumours that have been around for decades. I’ve wanted to lead patrols in force and clamp down on banditry in the area since I first got here. But my liege, hmph, he’s not concerned with much that goes on outside the town walls.” Sir Norwache shrugs, probably realising it’s bad manners to speak ill of his liege at length. Even if it is all true. “I’m tired of serving masters that look to their own interests first, before their people and Duchy.”You ponder on your conversation with Sir Norwache for some time after that, especially his parting words. “The visiting pilgrims speak highly of you, putting them up for a month and protecting them from all harm on the way here. And if an old wardog like Gaspard holds you in high esteem, well… You can consider me a man with similar attitudes, if not a friend.” [1/2]
[2/2]Sandag, 23rd Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. – Darbyshire, MorningSir dan Marc was right, word about the trial by combat has spread like wildfire in the town. The audience gathered in the town square, an apple’s throw away from the dangling brigands of yesterday, has already exceeded the crowd that came to watch the earlier hangings.Mikail stands at the opposite side of the makeshift ring from the Lord Fitchener, surrounded by half-a-dozen men-at-arms and the Green Knight watching nearby. You explicitly ordered that he -not- be dressed in the white of a penitent, as you continue to attest that he has done nothing wrong. You barely listen as Lord Fitchener bombastically addressed the crowd with the charges and conditions of the duel. Fairly standard, blade and shield. To the death, or until the first knight yields. Your opponent is indeed Sir Hartsvale, the black lion of Hartsvale embellished on the man’s yellow tabard and shield. It also appears that the Lord Fitchener has lent him the use of his full-plate, which appears in much better condition than the knight’s flail and shield. Doubtless the Lord’s armour was meant for a younger, fitter man and has seen little use over the years.The two of you have exchanged no more than a cursory nod, each a man set on the others utter defeat, before the Lord of Darbyshire bids you both to step into the ring. ===============================================(1) Combat Stance (your opponent is not a Blademaster)>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. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.>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._(2) Lethality> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]> You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time]> In combat, to hesitate is to die. Cain guide your blade, the Almighty will dictate what comes next. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 100% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time.]_(3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You rely on solely on your own instinct and swordsmanship. It is possible that the ‘tip’ was a lure to lower your guard. Or this older warrior may not be as predictable as the red-black knight assumes. [Haughty]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
I will also take one roll of 1d100 for the activation of the Bear Totem now.>DC 50
Rolled 80 (1d100)>>4172534
Rolled 96 (1d100)>>4172534
Rolled 35 (1d100)>>4172534
>>4172532>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
I see no reason to kill him, even accidentally. Obviously we will save Mikail no matter the cost here but this Sir Hartsvale doesn't deserve to die if we can avoid it.As for Sir Norwache, he seems trustworthy to me. I don't think he's trying to steer us astray
What lethality is Sir Hartsvale going for?
>>4172544I don't see how we could know that
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance (your opponent is not a Blademaster)>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.(2) Lethality>You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time]>(3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.>You rely on solely on your own instinct and swordsmanship. It is possible that the ‘tip’ was a lure to lower your guard. Or this older warrior may not be as predictable as the red-black knight assumes. [Haughty]I'll be honest, I don't trust that man quite yet.Also, let's see how this guy fights
Forgotten can you set the time for when combat will commence?
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance >Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll(2) Lethality>You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time](3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance >Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.(2) Lethality>You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.](3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]If Sir Norwache's advice is true then we should take advantage of Sir Hartsvale's surprise during the first round of combat.
>>4172532>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.> You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532(1)>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.(2)>You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.](3)>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>Balanced>You have nothing against Sir Harysvale>Hearty
>>4172532>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]I think this is our first time facing down a flail. Much as I'd like to play defense, the first attack needs to be somewhat aggressive because it's when our DC is assured to be the highest
>>4172575>>4172532Forgot to link
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance (your opponent is not a Blademaster)>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.(2) Lethality> You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time](3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>41725321>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.2>You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]3>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532>>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.>> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]>>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance >Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.(2) Lethality>You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.](3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance (your opponent is not a Blademaster)>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.(2) Lethality> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty](3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]I guerss we'll find out if his advice is good in due course
>>4172532>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll> You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]>>4171793This is me;
>>4172532>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]> You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time]
>>4172530>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.>You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532>(1) Combat Stance (your opponent is not a Blademaster)>>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.>_>(2) Lethality>> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]>_>(3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532>>Guarded - Exchange of Blows does not inflict or sustain damage.> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.(2) Lethality>You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.](3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4172532>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled.> You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]Gotta make the most of that first round advantage. Especially since he's wearing Full Plate. If he wasn't, I probably would have gone with the less agressive "We have nothing against him" option.
>>4172824>>4172532I'll switch to belligerent since nobody seems willing to vote Audacious.But I mean. Full-plate. Not even his own, he borrowed it for the extra edge in the competition. It's unchivalrous.
>>4172824I may be missing something here but what advantage are you referring to? It's been a while but I feel that as a group we've sort of come to the realization that it's best to size up our opponents in the first round before going all out
>>4172832Sir Norwache's tip on his shield feint first round.We have a first round advantage due to it.
>>4172836Oh of course, good point
>>4172828Can we borrow our brother's fae bonded blade with fae runes? Also, there's nothing unchivalrous about being provided with things from your liege lord or really borrowing from anyone. It's not like he stole it or took it by force. It was given to him freely.
>>4172842Oh no, not again
This trial by combat will raise Emile's prestige and reputation regardless of the outcome. A noble knight like him fighting a trial of combat to clear his common squire's name of trumped up charges and prove Mikail's innocence is chivalrous and admirable as fuck.Lord Fitchener, on the other hand, is gonna come out of this looking like an absolute tosser.
>>4172881>That picSaved. Thanks
>>4172901You're welcome. Here's a shitty image made by me for Captain CantonDaily reminder that the disaster at Adrenne happened to protect the deadmen in the Isle of the Dead from Captain Canton.
>>4172532>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.> You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time]>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]
>>4171050>>4172920>>4172532This is me.
>>4172842How much NO can Anon fit in one post? Today in StV we watch them test the limits.
>>4172881We aren't winning any friends but we should be getting a reputation as duelist. Mother will scold us later but father will be proud.
>>4173118> We aren't winning any friendsExcept Sir Norwache, the Comitas Knights, the pilgrims, that one serf whose name I refuse to remember.
>>4172532(1) Combat Stance (your opponent is not a Blademaster)>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.(2) Lethality>You are fighting not just for yourself, but for Mikail as well. The boy deserves your best. [Reducing your opponent to Slain has a 50% chance of killing him if he does not yield in time](3) Hot Tips for Young Kniggas>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]Think that this is a fair start
We should use a Mordhau strike or half-swording techniques since he's in full plate. Otherwise go full Captain Canton with the shield.
>>4174001I, too, vote to accidentally murder him.
>>4174001Y would we do that when we can just shield bash him in his face?
I’m tired lads, no update tonight. Combat rolls tomorrow
Rolled 18 (1d100)>>4174426Rolling for QM health
>>4174426No problem Forgotten. Can you tell me exactly when combat will start tomorrow? Have a good day's rest.>>4174428Hold your horses anon
>>4174430Not sure yet, will try to give a bit of a heads up
>>4174441Thanks.
Rolled 54052 (1d1000000)>>4174428Rolling for size of viral load QM was exposed to.
Rolled 184236 (1d1000000)>>4174426Rolling to see how many porn vids qm has jacked off to
Combat roll in 1 hour
Rolled 12 (1d100)>>4175934gotcha, warming up my dice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqB9CqPZ2tg – Duel theme----------------------------------------------Sandag, 23rd Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. – Darbyshire, MorningTrial by Combat in the Darbyshire Town Square>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll As you are a Blademaster, you automatically win this and next stance superiority roll.> You have nothing against Sir Hartsvale, you will try not too hurt him too badly. [Your attacks will only reduce your opponent to Injured, at most.] : GAIN Careful Restraint -10DC>You trust in Sir Norwache’s tip, anticipating the feint of Sir Hartsvale’s raised shield and moving in with confidence. Reading your opponent so plainly will be sure to shake him and give you a distinct advantage. [Hearty]: GAIN Useful Advice: +1 Combat Re-RollSir Emile Andrei, Young Knight of Romaine: Healthy>Combat = +25DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, Castle-forged Arming Sword +5DC, Breastplate and Helm +10DC, Blademaster +10DC, Sore Shoulder -0DC, Careful Restraint -10DC]>Armour Value = 53AV [Breastplate and Helm +20AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +6AV, Basilisk Scale Shirt +7AV]>Combat Re-Rolls = 4 [Holy Orders +1, Courageous Sky +1, Blessed Artefact +1, Useful Advice +1]>Armour Value Re-Rolls = 1 [Shield of Faith +1 Re-Roll]VSSir Kenrick Hartsvale, Veteran Knight of Fallavon: Healthy>Combat = +20DC [Healthy +5DC, Strong +5DC, Castle-forged Flail +0DC, Full-Plate +15DC, Mild Restraint -5DC] Flail: Each failure in Combat will inflict -5DC on you for the next round>Armour Value = 50AV [Breastplate and Helm +30AV, Heater Shield +20AV, Guardian +5AV, Andrei: Avenger -5AV]>Combat Re-Rolls = 0>Armour Value Re-Rolls = 0 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 penaltyDoubles Fail = Dismounted and/or Disarmed penaltyPersonal Combat>Personal Combat 55DC3 rolls of 1d100, kniggas. You have 4 re-rolls. Your opponent has 0 re-rolls. Sir Hartsvale is in for a sharp lesson.
Rolled 72, 31, 82, 14, 78, 28, 49, 66, 79, 23 = 522 (10d100)>>4175934I rolled 2 100s in different games recently. Gotta shake it off.
Rolled 1 (1d100)>>4176066
>>4176072Hahahahahahahahaha holy fucking shit. This weekend is going great. 100s when I need them, now this.I'm buying a lotto ticket.
Rolled 32 (1d100)>>4176066
Rolled 7 (1d100)>>4176066
>>4176082Anon you already got the crit-pass
>>4176072Well, kinda glad we didn't go with killing intent. A massive hit like this should kindly persuade the good sir Hartvale to yield
>>4176072
>>4176076What the fuck, I thought we would get at least two rounds out of this.>>4176082Well this 7 doesn't count, obviously. I need one more roll to see if there is a 100 to offset this embarrassment, or something.
Rolled 82 (1d100)>>4176066Shall I finish the roll?
Rolled 13 (1d100)>>4176066Might as well throw a die in for posterity's sake
>>4176103Jesus christ
>>4176099Honestly, my write in got chosen and unlocked a secret character, then this, I'm feeling pretty good about this thread.
>>4176099Guess this means Sir Norwache's tip worked spectacularly.
>>4176103>On the sidelines.
>>4176103Insult to injury, the dice just want us to know "fuck this Knigga in particular."
>>4176099So what happens if we roll double ones one day?
>>4176146
>>4176153I imagine Sir Norwache is just looking at us going "Huh. Guess that explains how he survived."
>>4176072lol
>>4176072>>4176103I feel bad for the poor guy, but we have probably cemented our reputation as an accomplish duelist with this.
>>4176194All the Anons are worried about our reputation after beating our way through Fallavon.I say we own it. We riled up the pilgrims, too. So you know they're gonna spread the word of us.> Got a Dragonguard recommendation> Beat and took in for Judgement Lord Vancewell> Slew a foul beast on the road> Bro's with the Knights Comitas> Beat down MF's in the tourneyBeat down Anarchy> Beat down Lord Sinclaire> Wiped out a Bandit Camp> Critically beat down up this old Knight wearing his lords full-plate
>>4176225If anything, once he hears our reputation he shouldn't feel so bad.I wonder if Sir Norwache will be pushed to duel us afterwards, since he refused before and it might look like it was because he thought he couldn't win and was scared. Instead of just thinking his Lord Kitchener is a twat.
>>4176226basically we have been travelling with holy groupies.
>>4176235We definitely get a mad reputation boost with them from our pious penitence as well.Can't wait to ride the lightning.
>>4176226I like it, Sir Emile ¨Take No Shit¨ Andrei.
>beat the shit out of vancewell for justice>beat the shit out of that coin clipper for honor>beat the shit out of sin clair for mercy>beat the shit out of this knight for our sworn servantgain the epithet red blooded because we never use diplo
>>4176258>>4169743
>>4176263We have always offered quarter and *tried* diplomacy.We're just really bad at it.At least we haven't killed anyone accidentally yet. Technically.
>>4176247>go to ride the lightening >End up NotThor
>>4176072Goddamn a nat crit at the very first roll of the very first round. We literally one shot him. A total and complete victory. Imagine the reaction of the characters and crowd around us. We didn't even need Sir Norwache's advice
>>4176258Sir Emile "take to heel, foot the bill" Andrei.
>>4176072>>4176103Wtf is this magic?
>>4176276Emile "The best offense is a good defense" AndreiEmile "One foot in my mouth, the other up your ass" Andrei
>>4176072>>4176103Sweet Jesus the Dice Gods really did not want Lord Fitchener to win this trial, eh,? Well, another knight to add to Sir Emile Andrei's list of Knights rekt.We should help Sir Hartsvale back up. It's the chivalrous and honourable thing to do.
>>4176072My God. Nice rolling anon.>>4176226Yeah, I wonder how high our fame and rep are right now from a scale of 1 to 10. I imagine at this point we're no longer just a random errant knight. People in Canton would recognize our name if they hear it because of our feats and accomplishments. We are definitely famous in Fallavon after all we did here that's for sure.
>>4176072Absolute chivalrous roll my knigga
>>4176334>>4176332The trick was to shake out all the bad rolls first.
>>4176072Damn senpai, you on fire.
>>4176429I'm worried I might have thrown the game off for the knight, though. Forgotten planned a nice easy duel for the knight, and now he has to figure out how to handle this.:( and I'm sleepy.
After this we're finally leaving Fallavon. By god this duchy was utterly mental in a good way.Imagine the Sinclairs' reaction when they hear of this. Imagine the reaction of our family and especially our Mother once they hear of everything Damien and Emile have been up to. She'd glue them both in the Andrei lands and never let them leave again.
>CRITICAL SUCCESS!>Sir Kenrick Hartsvale yields!You adopt a balanced Westwind stance, a form that your master-at-arms had often touted as suitable against opponents wielding weapons with a hard-to-judge reach. You want to avoid the chain flicking over the edge of your shield for the metal ball to directly hit your head or shoulders. Similarly, you don’t want the chain to tangle around the blade of your weapon and potentially disarm you.To that end, the shield is kept down to your side, and your sword dips low in line with your rear leg. There are some jeers from the Darbyshire men-at-arms as you step back from the first wide swing, and then the second. You pay them no heed, eyes focused solely on Sir Hartsvale and the ominious whoosh of the overhead swing. Your opponent is of a similar height and build to you, you will not simply be able to batter him into submission. Well, not so easily as others at any rate. You are watching for the opportunity Sir Norwache spoke of, before Sir Hartsvale commits to a genuine frontal attack.There it is, the feint to a defence. You probably could have read that on your own, given that you made no overtly aggressive move just then, but Sir Nowache’s tip gives you that crucial extra second to plan the follow-through to your immediate counter-attack as the spiked ball sweeps harmlessly past your left shoulder. Your reaction is instantaneous, immediately launching into a flurry of strikes before the Fallavon knight can regain his own momentum. Your shield bats away his as you brush past, your sword slamming into a clean hit across his back as he gets turned around. Your opponent shifts his weight on the turn, clearly expecting you to commit to the follow through and hopefully inflict a glancing hit as you pass. Instead stop short and your sword lashes upwards, catching the flail-arm square underneath his vambrace and ruining his blow. At the same instant your shield hand latches on to your opponent’s gorget and drags him off balance on to the tip of your waiting sword. [1/3]
>>4176446You forgot Sir Rabe who is probably switching between laughing and grumbling that he wasn't allowed to come along.>>4176436I'm sure it will be a ride all the same, lad. It always is.
[2/3]The sword slides into the thin visor gap with pinpoint accuracy, halting less than a finger’s width from the panic-widened eyes of your opponent. The crowd gasps with shock, one woman waiting on Lord Kitchener’s table faints and the Lord himself spills wine onto his lap as he gapes at the scene before him. Within the time of six heartbeats, from the moment you committed to your counter-attack, Sir Hartsvale is utterly at your mercy.You are barely breathing any harder than normal when you whisper to your rock-still adversary. “I would advise that you consider yielding at this point.”The flail drops to the ground, your opponent raises his free hand up, palm skyward. There is a breathe of relief from the crowd, to some it had been unclear that your strike was not a deathblow and Sir Hartsvale must not be disliked by the commoners for such a reaction to his life being spared.“Wise move.” You part ways with a sharp sword salute to your opponent, shakily returned with a relieved nod.Head held high and with a casual disregard of the Lord Kitchener, you exit the arena without bothering to acknowledge the polite applause. Or, in the case of the pilgrims, raucous cheers and declarations of your exemplary prowess as a knight of the Almighty. You pay no heed to the Lord of Darbyshire’s muttered announcement on whom the Heavens have granted victory to here today. The Angel was with you, the outcome was never in any doubt. Leaving the onlookers in no doubt that the Lord of Darbyshire is beneath your notice, you do not wait to hear the official release of the prisoner, casually tossing your gauntlets to a grinning Sir dan Marc as you leave. [2/3]
[3/3]“Neatly done, sire.” Your sworn man chuckles, shaking his head. “Sometimes, when I see you beating some poor upstart into the mud with brute force, I forget how bloody skilled you are when the mood strikes you.”“That was a roundabout compliment if I ever heard one, but I’ll accept it.” You return his grin as you unclasp your helmet. “Make sure Mikail gets soon to by the Sisters, and a hearty meal before we set off.”“As you say. And when is that?”---------------------------------------------------> “No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]>“Sometime tomorrow, or perhaps the day after. We could all use a break from the road.” That will also give you some time to shop. There will be very little to be found that you couldn’t purchase at Motte-Fallavon, but you are in no rush. [Hearty]>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]
>>4176477>> “No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]Fuck this place
>>4176477>>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]I have to be done with this place but taking off at noon is not worth it.
>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]
>>4176477>> “No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]Lets just go. We're unwelcome, unliked by the lord and we just absolutely embarrassed a knight. I'd rather we don't wake up to poison in the ear or something
>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]Also so that the pilgrims can have a rest. And so we don't look like we're running after winning so they know it ain't a fluke.Awsome write-up of the fight, by the way. I loved the description of how Emile countered the opponents weapon with his balanced stance.
>>4176477>>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]
>>4176477>>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]Time enough to get Mikhail fed and looked over at least.
>>4176477By the way, that fight was incredible Forgotten, very well written. It felt super intense and exciting demolishing him like that, especially with that picture of the knight jamming is sword down the visor
>>4176489We have our counter-intrigue animal companion for anything that might happen.Also Lord Kitchener would have to be insane to kill us in the village after all this. No way he would escape suspicion.
>>4176477> “No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]Man, fuck this place and everyone in it. I'd rather leave before our fine lord of Darbyshire finds his spine at the bottom of the pork barrel.
>>4176498That's a good point. Alright I'll switch my vote so we can rest a bit>>4176477Switching this >>4176489 to >”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]
>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]The Lord hates us, but the people love us.
>>4176503Also if he keeps pushing us we might keep dueling his Knights until we reach him.
>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]Great writing of the fight Forgotten. Cheers.
>>4176477>“No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]
>>4176072I love the sight of a crit in the morning.>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]Less haste, more speed.
>>4176477>“No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]Awsome fight. Seeing the pig Lord Fitchener spill his wine on himself was more than worth it.
>>4176072Ye beauty.>>4176477>“No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]
>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]It's best to to allow Mikail, the pilgrims, and everyone else to have some rest.Splendid writing of the duel btw Forgotten. It seems Sir Hartsvale is well liked in Darbyshire and loved by it's people. Good thing we held back and avoided killing him.
>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]>>4176072Almighty bless you.
>>4172597Claiming this ID.
>>4176477>Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]
>>4176477>> “No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]Beating the shit out of a knight in such an epic duel and then leaving immediately after like nothing happened, that's really badass.
>>4176477>“No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]We don't want to stay here. Bad feeling bout this place now
Anons, we should not leave Darbyshire at night. Don't forget the thing that Jess sensed at the outskirts of Darbyshire at night.>As darkness settles in, only thin torchlight and the Full Sister guiding you way, all thoughts of pleasant Fallavon scenery and picturesque nature walks are banished from your mind. Even now, surrounded by half-a-dozen armoured knights, you find your eyes scanning over every bush and ear’s twitching at every snapped twig. You do not fear a counter-attack from the brigands, they haven’t the stomach for it. But you are reminded that, despite this being a part of the Kingsroad, this is only tenuously the realm of man in the late hours.>When the orb of the sun passes over the horizon, the Fallavon lord’s hold on this land seems fragile indeed. When Jess the Kid returns to the main column, slinking from the undergrowth with her hand on her dirk and her neck craned over her shoulder, you can’t help but steer Hannibal away from that side of the road as you try to stop your heart beating thunderously.>The Fae outcast never takes her eyes off of the left side of the Kingsroad, something… some thing lurks just out of sight in the bush there. You don’t know how big it is, or for how long it follows you before slinking off, but your hand doesn’t leave your sword hilt until you reach Darbyshire.The nights of Fallavon are dark and full of terrors. This would be Motte-Fallavon's goodbye gift to us if we leave at night.
>>4176477>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]God, we're on chad mode rn
>>4176750So what you're saying is we should go monster hunting
>>4176770>Another set of monster scales or whateverYeah I'm down for some hunting
>>4176477> “No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]
>>4176786also amazing fight your nat 1s are always a treat forgotten
>>4176477>>4176563>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]Changing to this. As much as I want to leave Motte-Fallavon as soon as possible, I don't want to deliberately put our charges in danger.
>>4176477> “No later than noon today. We are rested enough and well-provisioned, Port Bounty is but a week away.” You have no wish to stay in Darbyshire a moment longer than you have to. Or in Fallavon at all, for that matter. [Haughty]>>4176072Good job good job>>4172622This is me;
>>4176750You have a point there>>4177018Im going to change my vote to>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]
>”Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” Time enough to restock essential supplies. Not that you were running low, but you don’t trust Pascae merchants not to swindle you. [Idealist]“Tomorrow morning, at first light. We have earned a good night’s rest behind secure walls, after all of this fuss.” You give your instructions, allowing your sworn man to get the strap just out of your reach on the backplate. “Tomorrow, first light.” Sir dan Marc nods sharply. “I’ll let folk know.”“After we stop by the town church, of course.” You wouldn’t want to be late to Sandag mass, after all.………Later that eveningYou shoot bolt upright in your bed, panting hard. A cold sweat drips from your brow and seeps through your nightclothes. It has been a month. A month since you saw your very soul laid bare before that horror in the depths of that pagan temple in the woods. Noble men reduced to clawing at each other like animals, no sanity or reason in their manic eyes as they screamed in incoherent raged. Even the mortally wounded and dying did not pause for one moment from their acts of slaughter, so great was their desire to kill their own comrades within reach. You had never seen anything like it, even in your worst nightmares, and you pray to never see it’s like again in your liftetime.But you cannot forget. And with the memories comes the worry, and the treasonous doubts you have learnt to quash before they can fully form. That is easy now, ever since the Angel appeared before you and told you that you were a crucial part of the Divine Plan. Still, you preferred it on the road. There at least you had other threats or tasks that demanded your attention. Now, safe in a walled town surrounded by those you trust… now you have time to dwell. You can still feel Anarchy’s dread claws crushing your skull in its vice grip, its furnace-heat breath hot on your face like the sigh of a lover… You get out of bed and put on a warm doublet, you will get no more sleep tonight.“What hour is it?” You ask the man-at-arms on watch at the northern palisade walls, hoping a brisk walk along the ramparts will put you at ease. “Still two turns of the glass before we should hear the rooster crow, sir.” You nod, too preoccupied to take notice of the man-at-arms awed deference. “Is there… something I can help with, sir?”You shake your head and wave the patrolman aside. “No, nothing. Just out for a walk." “Can’t sleep either, Sir Andrei?” You are only half-surprised to see Sir Norwache out here at this hour. He nods at the sentry on duty. “Justin, leave a lamp for us.”“ ‘Course, Sir.” The sentry takes his leave, reading between the lines and patrolling elsewhere. [1/2]
[2/2]“Sir Norwache, a good evening to you. Or should I say good morning?” You address the red-black knight with politeness, you’re still not sure what to make of him. “ I must thank you for your advice, it came in handy.”“Oh please, I saw how you moved. You could have won that duel blindfolded and still have made it look effortless, I’m sure.” The Montbrun knight pauses for the longest time, before he shakes his head and sighs. He plants his elbows on the palisade, looking out into the dark forest night. “I thought I might find you here. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep either since I first got back. Since I saw that thing…”“I don’t know exactly what you’re referring to.” You answer cautiously, though you can guess. “And… if it is what I think you mean, it is not a topic that I can discuss.” “No, no of course not. I probably shouldn’t be talking about it either. The tunnels, the screams. Men you thought had your back, who, you could trust. And then having to… The whole plan went to shit, didn’t it?” The glimmer of Sir Norwache’s hazel eyes seem almost sad. “There’s a storm gathering, Sir Andrei. I don’t know what it means, you walking out of there alive somehow. But… I’d like to stick around and find out.”“You mean to join us?” You ask, taken aback. “On pilgrimage?”“If you’ll have me. I was never particularly committed to going to church but… well that’s a common failing of my Duchy.” Sir Heinrich Norwache shrugs with forced nonchalance. “I may have worn out my welcome here anyway.”The man has all but confirmed his identity as the Faction knight you met underneath the ruins of the deep Fallavon forest. His affiliates are slavers, conspirators and criminals. Cut from the same clothe as Sir Hast Vancewell, if not outright involved in high treason. And yet for all that, Sir Heinrich Norwache seems a decent sort.========================================> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty] >“I must refuse. You seem like a good man, Sir Norwache. But we two of us walk different paths.” Bringing a Faction knight within your very camp? The risk to your brother being discovered is far too great for that to be allowed. [Idealist]
>>4178306> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]Plus> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]I like this Knigga
>>4178306> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]
>>4178306> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]If you wish to join us you are gunna have to spill the beans.
>>4178306> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]>>4177018This is me;I would like to know a bit more about them and his involvement befor offering him to join us.
>>4178306>> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]
>>4178306> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]
>>4176507>>4178360Is me
>>4178306>> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]I wonder if we can use this to investigate the Montbrune connection or if it could lead into a investigation into any connections in Pascae
>>4178306>> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]We should ask more on the way. Perhaps not here.
>>4178306> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]I recommend he seek confession.
>>4178306>“It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]I don't mind him joining, but he's a faction knight who's being hunted down by the Reginates. Having him with us will put us under the Reginates' radar. I think we should have him stay here for a while and then follow us to Port Bounty once Damien has taken a ship to home.
>>4178404Thats a big assumption that they will be actively hunting for anyone like him outside of Fallavons ruins, I doubt they will be pursuing anyone like him outside the duchy unless they are screaming like a madman about what took place there.
>>4178306>“It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]Everyone deserves a shot at redemption and he seems like a cool dude.>>4178404Do the Queensmen know that he's a Faction knight though? I thought he covered and hid his identity by masking himself just like all the Faction members in the ruins.
>>4178306>> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]I'm open to him joining. He seems like an alright guy, but first we need to know more.
>>4178306>“Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]Sir Norwache feels like a far better man than what I expected for a Faction man.
>>4178306>“It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]
>>4178306>> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]Seems like we've reached the point where Adam points will take some Captain Canton level antics to increase. Or maybe standing up for Mikail and going the extra mile to keep Sir Hartsvale alive was significantly self-motivated due to how it'd reflect on us that it doesn't count.Oh well, getting closer to leaving Fallavon and showing up Lord Lardarse is reward enough.
>>4178414He did, but he's most likely suspected of being one since he's from Montbrun. Most if not all the Faction knights in the ruins were identified of being from Montbrun after the battle. If a Queensmen saw him with the company of the Andreis, then they will become quite suspicious.>>4178306>“It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]
>>4178306> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]I’m all for him joining us regardless, but at this point we need a better understanding of the clusterfuck we dropped into back at the Ruins.
>>4178435We're a known associate of House Rabe so being around a Montbrun knight probably won't draw suspicion.
>>4178435I don't think it's all that unusual for knights from different Dutchies to travel together
>>4178306>“It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]We should first see what our companions think though. Mikail and Jess will be totally okay with it, but I don't know about Damien, Sir dan Marc, and Orin.Pascae is Sir Gilbern's and Sir Hewitt's home duchy, right? We should see some familiar faces there.
>>4178444> We should first see what our companions think though.Damien is going home, dan Marc is our sworn man, and Orin isn't our boss.This ain't a Democracy. Our word vouching for Norwache is good enough. Seriously, it's not appropriate to ask any of those people.
>>4178438We should have our animal companion whose name I forget keep an eye on him.Maybe have Sky also keep an eye on him.
>>4178306>“Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]
>>4178306>“It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]>>4178448Damien has a higher social standing rank than us as the elder brother, heir, and future liege lord. We don't boss him around (in fact it's he who bosses us around). Sir dan Marc's status as a sworn man doesn't prevent him from objecting to our decisions and leaving our service. Finally, we aren't Orin's boss either and he and Sir Norwache might know each other. People took the council and word of their people under everything and not just democracies.
>>4178463Damien is the heir, but not our Lord yet.Taking Norwache on as a personal follower is outside his chain of command. Sir dan Marc is established as being our follower, and whether or not we listen to his opinion he'll abide our decision - especially since he's joining the *pilgrimage*, and not even following us as a sworn man. If anything, dan Marc is all about that religion. Sir Norwache is also socially above dan Marc so he's gon a be uncomfortable criticizing him.Orin is a fucking peasant. A. Fucking. Peasant.We can ask them what they think about Sir Norwache, but not if we sbould let him join the pilgrimage.
Sir Norwache probably wants to join the pilgrim to lay low while the heat is up even he admits he isn't very religious. But he is friends with Brother Gaspard and all our personal interactions with him mark him as a decent person. The mayor point of contention is his faction affiliation, I'm incline to let him join us but we should still hear his response to [Haughty] before making a decision.
>>4178306>> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty]
>>4176543This is me
>>4178398Supporting this. Absolution and purpose can be found in the arms of the Almighty.>>4167367Linking previous vote
>>4178469Damien is a young lord and the future heir of house Andrei, so he has a higher social standing ranking regardless.Orin is a free peasant. He's not a serf. Emile might've had authority over him if he was a free peasant from Andrei lands, but he isn't.Look, you seem to be misunderstanding me. I don't mind if Sir Norwache joins us as a companion. In fact, I want that very much. Befriending him means our houses will become allies just like Sir Rabe. We'll have another Montbrun house as our allies. My point is this: the only companions that Emile has authority over are Mikail, Jess, and Sir dan Marc. Emile has virtually no authority over the rest of his companions and can't pull rank on them. However, him having authority over them doesn't mean that they won't react and judge our decisions and actions. Our relationships with our companions will be affected by what we do depending on their companion status (comrade, loyal, brother/sister-for-life, etc) as seen with SIr dan Marc. Hell, all characters not just our companions will judge us based on our actions.Emile isn't the leader of the pilgrimage. He doesn't decide for the pilgrims and Knights Comitas who gets to join the pilgrimage and who doesn't. Emile is a second-born knight errant, nothing more.
If Sir Norwache joins us as a companion, then should we tell him about Jess and the Green Knight?
>>4178535>Jessepotentially if he proves amiable to abhumans and associating with them then yes.>Green KnightNo
>>4178535No
>>4178306>> “Answer me this. What does the Faction want?” There is a time to be polite and discreet, and there is a time to be blunt and forward. This is one of those latter occasions. This is a rare opportunity to learn more. [Haughty]>+1 to letting him come along anyway.I just want to say that the quality of haughty responses has jumped tremendously. Good stuff.>>4176429Just in case ID changed.
>>4178524Sir Norwache isn't joining us as a companion though. He's joining the pilgrimage.He's asking us if we mind because pic related, it would actually be more appropriate for him to approach the Priests about it. We're all just guards for the pilgrimage.That being said, all Damien and our underlings know is Norwache is friends with Gaspar, refused to fight us, and helped us with the duel.And we ain't gonna tell them about him being a Faction Knight because we swore an oath not to speak of things that happened when we met him.
>>4178306>>“I must refuse. You seem like a good man, Sir Norwache. But we two of us walk different paths.” Bringing a Faction knight within your very camp? The risk to your brother being discovered is far too great for that to be allowed. [Idealist]I don't trust him every time we've seen him he has either been a traitor, a coward or incompetent.He is part of a plot against the church/queen and he just sold out his lord by telling us about his replacements weakness. Even if not fighting us was the honourable thing to do because of his incompetence being the catalyst for the duel, telling us about the faint is underhanded, and i suspect just a way to buy our favour.He ran from the Son of Sin which i get you can't hold against most men, but still not the best showing for a knight. he says he would like to have gone after the brigands but we only have his word, which as far as we have seen doesn't seem to be golden. Also declining to duel us because the mistake is his could be a way to run away without loosing to much face. he may be a good man but it seems like his ideals don't stand much pressure, as he seems to jump ship when the going gets too rough. Also as somebody else said do we want a potentially untrustworthy man tagging with us when we have our brother in disguise with us. A brother hunted by this man's (former?) allies?
>>4179013I would rather have him where we can see him, rather than having him working freely without supervision.
>>4178535No, it is not his place to know.
>>4179013I support. You guy are way too trusting. People forget that we know too much.
>>4178535No to both
>>4178535Definitely not about the green knight
> “It would be my pleasure to have you join us. Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.” There a few causes filled entirely with evil men, or noble institutions championed entirely by good men. Perhaps, on the old road, he can find redemption. [Hearty] As some anons have mentioned, it may be more prudent to press the sensitive questions later when your persuade rolls aren’t terrible.“It would be my pleasure to have you join us.” You answer, deciding to take a chance on this man. “Salve Reginae’s forgiveness was for all.”“Well, I don’t know much about Salve Reginae’s terms of forgiveness.” Sir Heinrich Norwache replies, staring out to the north-east. “But I figure there’s always a time to start paying back what you owe.”>GAINED Companion: Sir Heinrich Norwache (UNTESTED loyalty)... Monegan, 24th Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. – Darbyshire, MorningYou stand at the centre of the chaotic rabble at the Darbyshire gates, like a steady anchor around which the whirlwind of packed wagons, scurrying pilgrims and tethered horses seems to congregate before setting out on the next leg of the journey. Although it is technically the Knights Comitas officially charged with the protection of the pilgrims, and you are merely assisting them, your transition into unspoken leader of the convoy has been solidified following the attack on the bandit camp and your exemplary display during the trial by combat. Stoically above the chaotic pell-mell of the gathering of the pilgrims, and some new faces, Sir dan Marc addresses any niggling enquires, worries and stray questions directed your way. He acts as a buffer between you and the day-to-day issues of the convoy that are beneath your notice.[1/2]
[2/2]“That’s pretty much everyone, sire.” Sir dan Marc reports. “Aside from a few stragglers.”“I don’t believe in punishing the punctual, they can catch up.” You step into the stirrup and launch yourself up on Hannibal, determined to leave a lasting impression on the watching townsfolk as you leave. “Move out, Port Bounty awaits!”The Green Knight sidles up to you on his own mount as you pass through the Darbyshire gates “Oh, very dramatic. Is there an ulterior motive for this newfound enthusiasm to make good time to Pascae?”“You think that I’m afraid of overstaying my welcome here?” Your response to your elder brother’s snarky comment is perhaps more severe than necessary. And you really have had enough of this whole Duchy if you’re being honest.“On the contrary, I just think that you are tired of beating up Fallavon knights and want to start beating up Pascae knights.” The Green Knight leans in and whispers quietly. “I appreciate it, little brother. Mother will be so furious at you for this growing list of ‘reckless, short-sighted testosterone-fuelled’ antics by the end of this that I will get off light in comparison.”You decide to refrain from mentioning that you already have a head start on the Pascae-knight-bashing front with the earlier drubbing you gave Sir Marco Hewitt at Lord Duncan’s tourney. Instead, as a convenient change of subject, you ask your bruised squire how he is faring.“I’m fine, m’lord. Them sisters was right kind to me.” Mikail is looking more uncomfortable than usual while riding, something you put down to his persisting aches and sores. "M'lord, thanks for sticking up for me."“Think nothing of it, my boy. Like I said, you did the right thing. Ribs still hurt?” The boy nods, you think I will be some a few days, if not a full week, before the lad returns to his hale and hearty self.----------------------------------------------------------------------> “A knight must brush aside pain like drowsiness on a Monegan morning. This I will teach you.” The next week of travel and intensive training will be hard on the boy, but the harshest lessons are what will keep him alive at the moment of truth. [Haughty]> “Soldier on, lad. Pain is only temporary.” Your sword lessons continue as normal, but you go easy on the boy and do your utmost to avoid hitting any of his bruises. He’s still just a child. [Hearty] > “No training for the next few days, Mikail. You will regain your strength. Rest up in Sister Ignatius’ wagon.” As a favour, the Sisters could help with the boy’s basic learning of the alphabet while you busy yourself with the protection of the caravan. [Idealist]
>>4180710>> “No training for the next few days, Mikail. You will regain your strength. Rest up in Sister Ignatius’ wagon.” As a favour, the Sisters could help with the boy’s basic learning of the alphabet while you busy yourself with the protection of the caravan. [Idealist]Literacy is a valuable life skill
>>4180710>> “No training for the next few days, Mikail. You will regain your strength. Rest up in Sister Ignatius’ wagon.” As a favour, the Sisters could help with the boy’s basic learning of the alphabet while you busy yourself with the protection of the caravan. [Idealist]
>>4180710>> “No training for the next few days, Mikail. You will regain your strength. Rest up in Sister Ignatius’ wagon.” As a favour, the Sisters could help with the boy’s basic learning of the alphabet while you busy yourself with the protection of the caravan. [Idealist]>“I’m fine, m’lord. Them sisters was right kind to me.” Mikail is looking more uncomfortable than usual while ridingNice
>>4180710>“No training for the next few days, Mikail. You will regain your strength. Rest up in Sister Ignatius’ wagon.” As a favour, the Sisters could help with the boy’s basic learning of the alphabet while you busy yourself with the protection of the caravan. [Idealist]Not surprised that His Lardship isn't here to bid us farewell.
>>4180710>“Soldier on, lad. Pain is only temporary.” Your sword lessons continue as normal, but you go easy on the boy and do your utmost to avoid hitting any of his bruises. He’s still just a child. [Hearty]>>4180715>His LardshipKek
>>4180710>“No training for the next few days, Mikail. You will regain your strength. Rest up in Sister Ignatius’ wagon.” As a favour, the Sisters could help with the boy’s basic learning of the alphabet while you busy yourself with the protection of the caravan. [Idealist]
