>>34542810

Uh, what do we know about the authorities from this time?

By flee, are we just fleeing from the house or fleeing from the city? Because we can't do latter without leaving the Danish guy behind.

>> this was not murder, the authorities will see that

For now.

>>34542810
>> this was not murder, the authorities will see that

Lie if need be, they clearly attacked us first.

>>34542810
> this was not murder, the authorities will see that

- The Master came to mediate the situation, because he could see the Merchant was furious. He did the right thing.

- We were personally attacked and threatened with a weapon. As a knight, we went for our sword to defend our person. We are right in this.

- The Merchant pushed the Master forward and attacked us using him as a shield. Wounds on the Master and the screaming will support the cowardliness of the Merchant.

- Witnesses saw our room being intruded upon and weapons drawn. We have muslims who can attest to our story.

>>34543039
>We have muslims who can attest to our story.
Hah.,

>>34543119
Considering this whole place is a Muslim joint, their word should carry some weight.

If Muslim testimony is discounted, we win by default because a Christian knight killed two Muslims.

Otherwise, just get Sabeen and/or Malik to testify on our behalf.

You buckle your sword to your hip and consider the dead men filling your hallway. They had struck first, they had sought to kill you so that they could kill a woman. No man would judge that murder.

Besides which, you were a knight and they were commoners. Saracen commoners at that.

You lean against the door frame and consider your options.

"There's no sense in flight," you say, "For we've no place of friendship to go, save all the way back to Germany. We'll test this in court. No doubt a simple explanation will be enough."

Sabeen cleans the length of her blade with a cloth handed to her by Hugo. "You might well have a chance, but what of me? I am a Saracen, and a woman. There are different courts, I'm like to be tried under shariah in these Muslim quarters. It is the usual way of things, that Muslims should oversee Muslims. A favourable judgement is not likely, for a woman underarms riding with men. And the punishment most likely execution by stoning."

That takes you back a little, that someone who has come to your rescue should be punished for it. You are no expert on local law, though you had heard a little.

"Do not be quick to think that," you say, "Still you might be taken to a Frankish court. It is the same case, so the same prosecution should be brought forth against us."

Sabeen purses her lips. "But can you be certain of that? You might stay and see fair trial, but flight might be my best option."

> argue for her to stay (roll 1d100, average of three)
> agree that it might be safest for her to flee

Check if there was a guest book. If there was, remove and destroy it. If not, make a clean getaway.

>>34543188
>> agree that it might be safest for her to flee

Yeah, as much as I like rolling dice, I don't want to endanger her and get her father to remove our balls.

>>34543188
> agree that it might be safest for her to flee

Probably the best bet. Unless we can have her tried under us.

>>34543188
"Excuse me, but if you leave as it is, won't that indict you as a killer anyway?"

>>34543305
>>34543281
Actually. Wont we need her to testify?

>>34543188
>> argue for her to stay (roll 1d100, average of three)

>>34543327

They are Saracen commoners. We have more credibility than two dead Muslims here I think.

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>34543305
changing to
> argue for her to stay (roll 1d100, average of three)

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>34543188

I already voted for the other option, but I'll roll to get this showing moving since it's first 3 rolls.

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>34543188
> argue for her to stay (roll 1d100, average of three)

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>34543188
>> agree that it might be safest for her to flee

>>34543348
>>34543364
>>34543378

Welp, we sure Bard Knighted the hell out of her. Hope everything works out.

>>34543188
We could ask Malik for someone to replace her.

We could just say it was us or one of our retainers the one who did it.

>>34543348
>>34543364
>>34543378
I'm sensing we are gonna roll very low for the trial.

>>34543348
>>34543364
>>34543378
Bard going to Bard

oh god what if Blaise is there?

>>34543421
We should have just admitted to both killings. Or legged it.

>>34543188
>> argue for her to stay (roll 1d100, average of three)

with dem rolls what could go wrong?

>>34543535
I say it Welf did it

You think it over. You'd like for her to stay, if only to testify on your behalf, but you think it foolish for her to risk her life needlessly. With the corridor filling and her only in a short night shift you note her discomfort, her arms crossed under her breasts and back placed to the wall, scimitar tucked over her shoulder.

"If you think it best to run, run," you say.

She breathes out a long held breath.

"Thank you sir," she said, and slipped back into her room.

Malik and his men are soon in evidence.

"Aye, what is this?" he asks, startled at the sight of death, "What has happened?"

"A man tried to go through my room, to harm a woman," you say, parting a little to show the slave girl, "I would not let him."

Malik's brow crinkled. "You killed a man over a slave? You are a dangerous sort." You could not tell if that was approval or not. "I saw a boy run from the kitchens. Authorities will be here soon."

"My case is clear," you say, "I don't fear the law."

Malik nodded. "Fair point, but word has reached of my daughter's involvement from a passing gossip. We leave you here, for her safety."

"We talked a bit on that," you say, "And I can't disagree."

With that Sabeen returned armoured to ride.

"Good luck to you Sir Wilhelm," she said, eyes lingering past you on the slave girl, "Might you find justice."

"And to you Sabeen," you say, "If ever you need help, call on me and you'll have it. I owe you a great deal."

"Find us in Antioch," Malik said, "For its best we are gone from Jerusalem for a time. Peace be with you."

And with that they departed, leaving you with your men and other guests standing around the corpses.

A boy came running through the corridor.

"The Constable of Sidon is here!" he said.

> wait for the constable here
> go forth and meet him

Well, if it is a Muslim trial, we just need to replace her with another person, it's not like anyone else saw her.

If we both get a Frank trial, she might have to get a champion? I'm sure Malik has competent people.

>>34543188
> argue for her to stay

shuit I just got her please tell me I'm not too late to vote

>>34543573
>> wait for the constable here

>>34543540
Orlando did it. He's no use for anything else.

>>34543573
> wait for the constable here
Get our people out in view. Make the appropriate remarks upon the bodies.

>>34543573
> wait for the constable here
Lets get completly dressed

>>34543573
>> wait for the constable here

>>34543638

We need him for his last name and noble connections.

>>34543727
He doesn't have any decent connections around here, since all the real power is with the Duke. As for the name, same again.

>>34543760
He has two, one which reinforces our already connection with Froggy and the other with an unknown noble.

More importantly, we don't sell out our comrades like this. What would the rest of them think of our so-called honor?

You decide to dress and wait for the constable at the scene of the killing. Chihirizahd has changed back into her clothes and pours you a drink of water. She waits on you were you sit, on her knees beside you.

"Thank you master," she said, "Whatever else happens, thank you."

You call for all your men to arm and line the doorway. Hugo comes to stand beside you, fluttering nervously as his eyes move between the slave girl, the corpses and the distant doorway.

"I shall commission a lawyer," Orlando said, "The best in Sidon, a Jew by name of Joshua. He has argued many a case successfully."

The constable appeared with armed men before and behind him. He was a young man, tall and fat, with stubble thick over his chin and neck and hair in patches on his head.

"And what is this of murder?" he asked. His belly visibly jiggled, even under the mail shirt he wore. For all his fat and ugly appearance his eyes moved quickly, taking in the scene.

> introduce yourself and argue your case (roll 1d100, average of three)
> introduce yourself but demand a trial by combat
> introduce yourself and ask he take you into custody for a trial

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>34543916
>> introduce yourself and argue your case (roll 1d100, average of three)

remember we are well within our rights as a knight to defend the innocent!

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>34543916
> introduce yourself and argue your case (roll 1d100, average of three)

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>34543916
>> introduce yourself and argue your case (roll 1d100, average of three)
Bard knight away!

>>34543916
> introduce yourself and argue your case (roll 1d100, average of three)
"I unfortunately was attempting to buy this poor girl, however the Merchant, as he believed cheated out of his deal with the bar owner, attempted to take his revenge on both of us, using the master of the inn as a shield as he fought against me."

>>34543965
>>34543998
>>34544000
DEUS VAULT!

>>34543965
>>34543998
>>34544000
The Maiden Knight's most dangerous weapon is his tongue

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>>34543965
>>34543998
>>34544000

Bard Knight being bard Knight

"Sir Wilhelm of Koblenz," you say, offering the man your hand. He takes it, but eyes you sideways.

"Leon Grenier," he said, another relation of Lord Gerard. "You mind explaining all this to me?"

You motion to the scene. "I had awoken to a loud knock on my chamber this morning, to find two man waiting, one armed. They wished to take time with the lady distant, and I misliked their intentions."

"A slave," Leon said with a frown.

"A woman," you replied, "Who was in fear of her life. A woman I had given shelter for the night, to keep her from the depredations of flesh hungry men."

Leon gives you a look that said he doubted your chivalrous claim, but was more amused than angry.

"When they tried to force their way through, I took up arms. It was only the knife armed man I meant to struck, but the coward through the other in my sword's path. The desperate move of a coward. Alas, this other man was the keeper of this house, and owner of the woman yonder. The other cut me across the cheek," you show the cut, " before a friend could come to my aid and end him."

"And this friend?" he asked.

"Fled for safety," you say, "They were a Saracen group, and feared reprisal for slaying one of their own."

"Hmm, well they might, though Lord Gerard keeps all to just law Muslim and Christian alike. Well enough said," he nodded, "It sounds like self-defense, all within the bounds of the law and you should be fine. A case before the court shouldn't be necessary." He did not leave however.

A fat finger was jabbed in Chihirizahd's direction. "That could be trouble however. The family of the owner might claim ownership and have her killed as proxy for the death of her owner. And I might well let that happen to keep the peace."

He nodded to himself. "Though that is not justice. Perhaps I can make a claim, that you had purchased her legally the night before. For a sum of twenty pfennings?"

He reaches a hand out and grins.

> pay the man and claim ownership of Chihirizadh
> do nothing

>>34544319
>> pay the man and claim ownership of Chihirizadh

We are moving up in the world!

>>34544319
>pay the man and claim ownership of Chihirizadh
nevr hesitate to grease the wheels

>>34544319
> pay the man and claim ownership of Chihirizadh

we should also care for the innkeepers family as a sign of remorse.

>>34544319
> pay the man and claim ownership of Chihirizadh

Bastard. But could be useful

>>34544319
pay the man and give him a friendly smile

>>34544355

Nah, fuck that. They got the rest of the inn and plenty of other inns.

We don't need to show remorse, the true murderer was clearly the other guy. Let them go after his family.

>>34544319
can we buy the tavern?

>>34544319
> pay the man and claim ownership of Chihirizadh
"I am very glad I met you Leon Grenier, I hope I don't see you again unless I'm buying you a drink and a meal along with it."

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Finest Knight in the lands.

>>34544395
yet it was our sword that slew him....

>>34544422
Our hand was forced

>>34544397
We have 136 pfennings and the owner mentioned that we couldn't afford to buy the slave because she could easily bring in 20 pfenninsg a night.

Since they have other slaves, I'm guessing the price might be out of range.

>>34544422

Swords don't slay people, angry cockblocked Saracens do

>>34544319
> pay the man and claim ownership of Chihirizadh
Just take notice that of >>34544395
The merchant's family should pay for funeral rites and damages.

So what are we going to do with Chihirizadh? We can't just let her leave because she's going to get targeted by the innkeper's family anyway. It's probably not kosher to whore her out for extra money. We can't really bring her with us to our campaign.

Maybe it's time to find a permanent, yet modest housing in the city?

>>34544349
Agreed. It never pays to piss off the local authorities.

Noble blood can only get you so far after all.

You produce the coins and place them in Leon's palm.

"Well meeting you Master Grenier," you say. The man nods as he slips the coins into a purse.

"And well meeting you Sir Wilhelm, don't be a stranger now. If you need me, come by the courts and we might have ourselves an association. This money might flow back towards a useful man, if he knows the way of things."

When he leaves with his men-at-arms the slave girl wastes no time and flings herself at you, her arms wrapped about your neck.

"Thank you master, thank you!" real tears trickled from her eyes, "I will serve you well, I will not be disobedient. I promise."

> acquired Chirihizadh

You untangle the girl from around your neck.

Tomorrow was promised a quick day in court, but today was still open to you. What will you do for the rest of the day?

> meet with a friend in the city (nominate)
> go to market for some trading
> find some other distraction (roll 1d100, average of three)

>>34544521
I say we get ourselves a carriage of some kind. Would make transporation of all these horseless people easier

>>34544534
>find some other distraction (roll 1d100, average of three)

>>34544521
Are we really going to be sticking around here? The local Lord, while kinda impressed by our abilities, is a bit of an asshole.

Maybe this is a good time for deciding on some medium/long-term plans... Time to sit down with our followers I think.

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>34544534
>> find some other distraction (roll 1d100, average of three)

We should really go real estate hunting

Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>34544534
> find some other distraction (roll 1d100, average of three)
We need to get clothes for Chiri, and maybe find her or the troupe a job.

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>34544521
we have 130 pfennings we can't afford a slave let alone a house.

I say free the girl let her decide, besides having a saracen girl could be useful for various Intrigues as she can go where we can't.


> find some other distraction (roll 1d100, average of three)

>>34544582

I'd rather not free the girl just yet.

>>34544534
What skills does she have? Languages?

>>34544534
>> meet with a friend in the city Chirihizadh

We should probably hear if she has any talents. Besides the ones she showed us last night

>>34544635
why so she can be our fucktoy? no having a slave is going to go down terribly with the any christian we meet and we need to stop thinking with our cock in the name of our Ambition.

>>34544683

The Q&A last thread confirmed that slaves are acceptable practice among Christians so long as we treat them well.

>>34544683
I thought freeing her was given. If she wants to stay or not is up to her

- We are dilettantes, our pfennings won't last forever.

- There's a horse we still need to pick up. Maybe there's a job for Chiri there, at the least.

- Also, send Orlando to Froggy? He better start working those ties for jobs or lodgings

>>34544683
>>34544710
>The Q&A last thread confirmed that slaves are acceptable practice among Christians so long as we treat them well.

This. Keep her around, and she may come in handy *snicker* later - there are places a Saracen woman can go that we can't.

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>>34544683
>we need to stop thinking with our cock in the name of our Ambition.

That's Liu Bei talking, not Cao Cao.

Personally, I'd say just keep the girl around as a personal servant, teach her to dress wounds and do basic tasks if she doesn't know it already.
She's going to end up in exactly the same situation as she was before if she were free, best case scenario she joins the hospitaller or somesuch, but that's not likely to happen at all.
Besides, having a mildly attractive woman on your hand always brings a sheen onto things, especially in balls and official places.

>>34544769
We are Cao Bei! We just need to find a balance.
Also get Orlando to use his contacts for work and a place to stay.

>>34544754
This fella has the right of it, why if we wanted to we could even make her into an assiaain or body guard.

Or at the very least someone to help take care of the day to day chores with our little brother and converted jew brother.

>>34544796
>This fella has the right of it, why if we wanted to we could even make her into an assiaain or body guard.

I doub that. However she will most likely be able to help with the day to day stuff. Maybe learn how to bandage etc.

>>34544787
>Cao Bei
Literally the worst combination ever, even Liu Cao would be better.
>>34544796
>Assassin
That'd probably be mighty hard. But possible

>>34544782
>best case scenario she joins the hospitaller or somesuch, but that's not likely to happen at all.

Yeah, a Muslim girl joining the hospitalier is pretty unlikely. I don't see it as anywhere close to best case scenario honestly.

Her being our personal servant is much more valuable than losing her for no gain.

>>34544782
>>34544796
Yep. We plan on being a lord eventually, having the first member of our household now is no big deal. We can teach her things to be useful for stuff besides sex - intrigue, medicine, whatever.

>>34544796
>assiaain or body guard
Honestly I think a cook or seamstress or intel operative would be more useful and more likely.

Here's what Im thinking

>Free her but keep her on as a servant
>''convert'' her to christianity teach her the right words etc
>see what her skills are
>go in the natural direction from there

>>34544866
>>34544851
>>34544834
Well at the very least I want her to know how to use a dagger since we can't always be there to be the knight in shining armor as it were. Better she knows how to stick the other guy then just get slaughtered by our enemies.

Also trying to catch up with what happened last time, seriosuly stright up murdering a guy? The hell hapenned?

You decide to leave off any plans and spend your morning looking for a distraction. It wasn't every day you killed a man, least of all one unarmed. You find a place serving beer and settle down for a couple drinks with your men.

As you wash back your first you overhear a conversation.

"Have you heard?" a man said, "Count Hugh was here just last week calling on Lord Gerard. It's rebellion, it is in the air."

"Lord Gerard and King Fulk are not friends, but Lord Gerard's brother is Prince of Galilee, and he'll not take up arms against kin."

"What reason has Count Hugh to rebel?"

"I hear he is sleeping with his cousin the Queen, and seeks to make her paramount. With that he'll use her to take more land for his own. You know young Baldwin is his, not Fulk's?"

"Maybe. Word has he speaks with the Muslims as well, and has offered them land should they back his plans."

You could not see who was talking in the gloom, and as you look the gossiping petered off. You had been told an envoy of Count Hugh of Jaffa had been in Sidon, but this talk of rebellion was new.

"Aye," Solomon announces, "Aye, Wilhelm, I'm going to take a short trip to check on my horse. Hope the villagers have not sold him or worse. I should be gone only a day or two. Like to miss your trial."

> wish him luck
> order him to stay
> send a companion with him (nominate)

>>34544956
>> send a companion with him (nominate)

Hugo. Brother needs a strongly manly influence on his life and we uh probably can't provide that.

>>34544956
> wish him luck
BY the way, where's sabeen now?

> send a companion with him (nominate)

Hugo

>>34544998
fleed to Antioch

>>34544925
Horrible rolls. Solved by excellent rolls and 20 coins.

>>34544956
> wish him luck
We should check with Orlando if he can get info on the gossips. Or at least a new job.

>>34544956
>> send a companion with him (nominate)
Hugo

>>34545025
She can't have gone far, why didn't we go after her?

>>34544534
>"And well meeting you Sir Wilhelm, don't be a stranger now. If you need me, come by the courts and we might have ourselves an association. This money might flow back towards a useful man, if he knows the way of things."

This asshole might come handy when we decide to break Sigfrod out of prison and into our eternal service.

>>34544956
> send a companion with him (nominate)
Hugo, he needs more experience in the ways of a swordsman (we're alright, but Sol's a better blademaster than Wilhelm).

>>34544956
>> send a companion with him Hugo
>>34544998
On her way to Antioch with her father

>>34544924

I don't really care about converting her. Her religious ties could be useful to us and it's not like we are 100% gung-ho about converting everyone.

If she feels like it, sure. Otherwise, whatever.

>>34544925

Chivalry. The asshole wanted to turn her into pig meat, we stabbed the shit out of him after diplomacy failed.

Self-defense.

>>34545054

We need to get our Danish bandit buddy out first. Or would you forsake a knight's oath for dat ass?

>>34545068
>Her religious ties could be useful to us
Definitely this.

>>34544956
>Send a companion with him [Hugo]
"Then all the best Solomon, take my brother with you after all I wish not for ill will or misfotune come upon you or your horse after all!"

>>34545098
By "she can't have gone that far" I mean she shouldn't even be a few hours out, we could easily spend a day catching up to her and be back

>>34545098
Even in the 12th century AD, the code of Bros before Hoes was in full effect.

"Hugo, go with Solomon," you say, pushing your little brother after your friend.

"But I'm your squire," he said.

"Aye lad, and I'm giving you a couple days to spend for yourself. Enjoy the road with Solomon, go learn yourself something and tell me all about it when you get back," you ruffle his untidy blond hair.

Solomon took the boy by the shoulder and they left the tavern together. You frowned slightly and hoped they would be safe on the road, but trusted Solomon. He was the best warrior you'd yet met, which was saying something considering how many tourneys your master had dragged you to.

"And what of the rest of the day sir?" Franz asked, flicking peanuts shells across the saw dust strewn floor.

> go to the markets and do some shopping
> meet with a friend in the city (nominate a non-companion)

>>34545068
thats why I said ''convert her'' its a mock conversion for appearances.

> meet with a friend in the city (nominate a non-companion)

Jehannes & Froggy

>>34545184
>> meet with a friend in the city The Constable.

Got to get our Danebro out so he can take part of the danish conquest of Estonia

>>34545184

Do we have any non-companion friends in the city in the first place?

Besides Jehanne and Neomi?

>>34544956
>"I hear he is sleeping with his cousin the Queen, and seeks to make her paramount. With that he'll use her to take more land for his own. You know young Baldwin is his, not Fulk's?"

Our end goal as Bard Knight is to bang the Queen of Jerusalem.

>>34545184
>> meet with a friend in the city (nominate a non-companion)
"Froggy", Orlando's buddy. Sir Matthias is his official name, I think. Definitely ask Orlando to introduce us to Sir Matthias and Lady Lucca.

>>34545245
If we're planning to do that we should pay attention to this Rebellion if it comes to a head so we can do it right instead of ending up in the gallows

>>34545184

We should probably tell Orlando that we don't need a lawyer anymore if we haven't already.

>>34545219
You know Sir Matthias and his son, also named Matthias.
You've made a connection with Constable Leon
Orlando has a connection with a Lady Lucca.
You know John the Baptist at the Hospitaller Cloister.
You know Lord Gerard of Sidon.

Friend might have been too strong a word.

>>34545184
> meet with a friend in the city (nominate a non-companion)

I think >>34545252 has it. We DID rekt some bandits out there, and that's two good jobs accomplished in front of Sir Matthias.

>>34545184
>>34545252

Yup, Froggy, then Lucca.

>>34545299
Agreed.

You decide to lean on your new friend Orlando, and ask him to introduce you to Sir Matthias.

And its up a familiar street he leads you, to a familiar door. He knocks and out of a window above shoots the firey hair of Lady Jehanne. Her hair is unbound and uncovered, forming a ragged mane. She looked tired and pale.

"Sir Orlando and...oh," she leaned more fully out the window, "Have you come to call upon the Lord of the House, or my Lord Husband?" she asked. She had a scrubbing brush in hand dripping with suds.

"Your Lord Husband, but both would be welcome my lady," Orlando replied.

"I shall send him down at once," she said, disappearing back inside with a small wave.

It was soon enough that the door was opened by an unfamiliar house servant and Sir Matthias the Younger came walking out. He really did look like a frog, with his skinny legs and fat belly, the broad face with thick lips.

He had a frown that turned into a smile. "Ah, Orlando!" they hugged, and when they separated he turned to you. "I feel we've met before, sir." He extended a hand to you.

"Sir Wilhelm, I escorted your wife from Acre," you say.

"Ah, yes. Not sure if it's thanks you should have from me or a drumming. She can be quite the terror," he said. Jehanne leaned in the doorway behind her husband. She was dressed in simple garb, dirt tracked around the knees of her dress. She tips out a bucket into the gutter and wipes sweat from her brow.

Still she gives you a smile in particular.

"And what is this call about, social or....?" Sir Froggy looked 'tween you and Orlando expectantly.

> social only
> work, do you know of any?

By the way. What is our last name ? is it just "Of Koblenz"?

>>34545618
Start with social, then transition into work.

Be courteous!

>>34545618
>> social only

>>34545618
>> social only
to start with then lead it into
> work, do you know of any?

>>34545618
> social only
> work, do you know of any?
Both really. We haven't the slightest idea of Orlando's life, and we have tales to share about the venture.

>>34545620
Most likely. Doubt we are part of any particular dynasty.

>>34545618
>> social only
then
>> work, do you know of any?

We may be a Bard Knight, but at least we know how to keep up with social niceties. Just straight up asking for work makes us look like someone desperately grasping for straws like a hobo. Starting as a social makes us appear in control of our lives and grants us the illusion of calm.

>>34545754
Casting my vote here, DUES VAULT!

>>34545618
> social only
> work, do you know of any?

Social first work second

>>34545620
Unless you're someone important, a lot of folks don't have last names. Be nice if it turns out one of our ancestors is a bastard child of the Karling dynasty.

>>34545805

It's fine, we'll bard our way all the way to the top.

"Just here to make an acquaintance," you say, "I've few friends in Sidon, but would like more. You seem a good sort, and Orlando speaks well of you."

"He flatters," Sir Froggy said, "Come in then, a friend of Orlando is a friend of mine. I'll have the wife bring us some wine." He slapped Jehanne on the rump as he passed.

The house of Sir Matthias was not large, but it was built on two floors and was well decorated. Religious art ringed the ceiling, the saints at prayer or so you assumed. He directed you to sit, and had a bowl of nuts and dates to eat.

"Your man I think will be more comfortable in the backyard," he said, sniffing at Franz. You instruct Franz to follow one of the house servants out the back, leaving you with Orlando and Froggy. Welf loomed in the corner. The man was so quite it was easy to forget he was there.

Jehanne arrived with pitchers and cups, serving you each a generous serving.

Froggy ran a hand along the inside of her thigh.

"Aye, she's learning," he said, "Soon enough she'll make a good wife and a good mother." He rubbed her belly with a grin. "I cannot wait for her to plump up. She's still far too skinny." He sends her off with another slap to the rump. "Leave the men to talk woman, there's still cleaning that needs doing upstairs."

"Surely you have servants to do the cleaning?" you say as Jehanne disappeared.

"Oh, they have other duties, and its good to get the wife working. A husband must keep his wife disciplined lest she get ideas. It's all in a book I read by the Bishop of Pontiers," he said. "And I tell you, that woman needs to learn discipline, and how to discipline others. I had to dismiss her maid, she was so lazy on the girl. Why I caught them exchanging dresses one day. That was the last of that. Bah, good riddance."

He takes up a cup and raises it. "Gentlemen," he said.

> raise a toast to sir Matthias
> raise a toast to sir Orlando
> raise a toast to Lady Jehanne

>>34545976
> raise a toast to sir Matthias
> raise a toast to sir Orlando
> raise a toast to Lady Jehanne

>>34545976
>> raise a toast to sir Matthias

To the host first, I'm fairly sure that's customary.

>>34545976
>> raise a toast to sir Matthias
Toast the host, otherwise we'll be insulting his hospitality.

>>34545976
>> raise a toast to sir Matthias
Always toast the host

>>34545976
> raise a toast to sir Matthias
> raise a toast to sir Orlando
New friends

>>34546013
>>34546032
How about to Sir Matthias and his wonderful newly wedded wife?

>>34545976
>>34546093

I can go with this.

Changing >>34546013 to that

>>34546093
Down with that.

Poor girl. Gonna have to fuck her later.

Also, should we go find her maid later if she is just wandering Sidon?

>>34546093
Nah, I'd say stick to the host 'cause while we, as a BARD KNIGHT, may respect both the male and female genders, clearly Sir Matthias here does not.

Then again, it's 1134 and the social standards of that time period is-- well, completely different from 2014. In regards to this entire Quest, let's try to think like a bunch of 12th Century people instead of 21st century folks.

Thinking like modern folks kind of caused us to fuck up badly in TKQ.

"To you Sir Matthias, a generous host," you drink and the others drink with you.

"Ah, a good vintage," Matthias smacked his lips. "My father has connections with the Italian quarter, we're gifted a bottle from near every shipment. It's a good friendship to have."

He ate some dates, smacking his lips loudly as he ate.

"So, I hear you've had some adventures Orlando. Come tell me a little. All I hear is gossip from clucking hens. Would that I'd ridden with you and been able to speak of them myself."

Orlando looked queasy. "There's little to tell."

"Sure there is something though," Froggy insisted.

"I think others would be better story tellers," he says, deliberately looking in your direction.

> tell the tale of your ride
> ask Matthias a story instead, of his wedding day and married life

>>34546129
Just remember the code of chivalry and I think we will do well, oh and take inspirations from our role model Cao Cao. Nothing wrong with being nice to the ladies and doing well in combat more or less

>>34546146
> tell the tale of your ride

>>34546146
>> tell the tale of your ride

>>34546146
> tell the tale of your ride

sans certain details of course

>>34546146
>> tell the tale of your ride

But be sure to portray Orlando in a positive light, we don't want to embarrass the poor man!

>>34546146
>> tell the tale of your ride
Just leave out certain details

>>34546146
>>ask Matthias a story instead, of his wedding day and married life

Probably just me, but I'm getting the feeling/suspicion that Matthias, a bore and disgusting in habit at that, probably will adhere to the standards of the local disgusting nobility and would denounce us for not upholding our word if we tell him about our "adventure".

>>34546153
>Nothing wrong with fucking married women and befriending might warriors to fight for us

Fixed that a little for you.

We already got our Xu Chu, gotta collect the rest.

>>34546189
Second

>>34546129
Wilhelm is slightly more progressive but more so out of pragmatism than anything else

>>34546146
>Matthias the Younger
>Bad table manners
>Boasting about business connections
>Disrespects his wife and sent away his wife's maid which is technically his wife's maidservant and not his to dismiss

Sins accounted for: Pride, Gluttony, Lust, and Greed.

Yeah, "Sir" Matthias is a disgusting bore. Why the fuck did Orlando decide to be friends with this asshat?

>>34546242

He's loaded and got some of dat fine ass wine.

>>34546242
Not sure, how about we set him up for adultery with another fatso and save JEHANNE?

>>34546242
because Orlando honestly can't catch a break & he has horrible taste

>>34546107
Noemi can probably go back to the household with a letter from Jehanne. A downgrade, but not abandoned.

>>34546261

The whole point of Jehanne marrying the fatso was for his money though. That wouldn't solve her money problem.

We should definitely find the maid though.

>>34546242
>Why the fuck did Orlando decide to be friends with this asshat?
Poor guy probably doesn't have many choices. Luckily we are here.

>>34546287
>Finding the maid
Maid was shit, 0/10. Jeheanne a best

>>34546327
But at least the maid knows more about the local social world than half the female nobles.

Still, if we find her, we can get the low-down dirt on Matthias. People tend to pay good money for information pertaining to certian noble individuals.

>>34546327
>Not wanting your personal maid

It's like you want your finest shirts to be dirty and perfectly unpresentable. A man of our standing needs a maid to do our bidding.

>>34546362
we got Chiris for that.

>>34546362
A man of our standing needs a string instrument to break the ice.

>>34546382

She's not fit to be a maid, but a houseservant and a personal servant. A maid requires high-quality training

"I can speak to some of that," you say, "It is where our friendship began, under Orlando's captainship." You lean forward and spread your hands out. "A muster was called for by Lord Gerard, to deal with bandits who were harassing the poorfolk of the northern pastures. Aye, a small but mighty host was brought together. Unfortunately there was a rotten core to it. Normans under Sir Blaise who were not looking for justice but rather plunder. No better than bandits themselves. It was well in our adventure when they broke from our ranks to raise havoc, and it was only the discipline of good men that kept them from running wild entirely. I myself was injured in that fighting, the villain himself near killing me."

The crowd draws in, Sir Froggy nodding his head along. Jehanne listened from the doorway, entranced by your tale.

"After we had dismissed the Normans from our company we continued on to face the bandits. Sir Orlando proved himself a true knight in that action, cutting down a number of their best fighters. Sir Welf can speak of his valour. We took the bandit leader in chains, and it was Sir Orlando that presented him to Lord Gerard."

Froggy all but bounced in his chair, as if he were riding out against the bandits himself.

"Bad fortune however, the villain Sir Blaise had returned to Sidon and placed himself well in Gerard's court. Dripped poison against Sir Orlando that saw him unjustly punished for valiant deeds."

Froggy and Jehanne both winced, with Froggy punching the arm of his chair.

"Stripped of possessions and land, left to be a knight-errant. It is for bringing peace to the country that our friend now finds himself in poor position."

"Bah!" Froggy snarled, "No good deed goes unpunished!" He slapped his knee. "Why you should have come to father immediately. We shall arrange a petition with the High Court in Jerusalem and see your lands reinstated!"

He bobbed his head. "Yes, the best lawyers will be on this. Lord Gerard continues to go too far!"

>>34546558
"And what of you Sir Wilhelm?" Jehanne asked, "You spoke of wounds received. Do they bother you still?"

She came to stand by your chair.

> They were nothing my lady, and bother me no more
> I'm still not recovered in full, but some pain is no burden

>>34546615
> I'm still not recovered in full, but some pain is no burden

>>34546615
>> I'm still not recovered in full, but some pain is no burden

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>>34546615
>> I'm still not recovered in full, but some pain is no burden

Nozaki wouldn't lead me wrong, would he?

>>34546615
>I'm still not recovered in full, but some pain is no burden

Also, this plan to lawyer up night work...especially given then poor relationship between the King and our 'gracious' local Lord.

>>34546615
>> I'm still not recovered in full, but some pain is no burden
"Just like old times."

>>34546663

The impending Civil War might shake things up. The King might not be able to afford to rule justly because he can't risk alienating our local Lord.

It will be interesting though.

>>34546663
If it works out Orlando will get his land back and we can Cao Cao for him

"My ribs still ache and my breath is quick to leave me, but twas a small price to reign in a villain," you say as she refilled your cup.

"Aye, 'twas such for you to rush ahead," Jehanne replied, "And was this a memento of your battle? It looks to fresh." Her fingers brushed the bound cut on your cheek.

"This morning," Welf grumbled from the corner.

Jehanne quirked a brow. "And what happened this morning?" she asked.

You drink your wine.

> nothing worth speaking of
> tell of your troubles this morning

>>34546748
our case could weaken lord Gerad's position since we & a good number of knights can attest to Blaises brigandry

>>34546789
> tell of your troubles this morning

Oh how we defended an innocent maid

>>34546801
this fits with us I do bleieve

>>34546789
"Just a small fight between a dishonourable coward and myself, nothing too worthy of comment."

>>34546801
No, no, we need to brush over the fact we fucked her, need Jehanne to feel we had something special

>>34546818
Seconding something like this

>>34546801
>>34546818
Mix em

>>34546789
> tell of your troubles this morning
Just the morning, though. The night is no issue.

>>34546847
I believe Jehanne knew it wasnt special when we were with her. But more out of lust than anything else

>>34546847

Both Jehanne and the maid fucked the bard-knight out of lust, not love.

It wouldn't really do to complicate the situation and endanger the whole reason she married Froggy in the first place.

>>34546910
Shhh, anon.

>>34546937
And it isn't complicating the situation at all.

>>34546789
>> nothing worth speaking of

>>34546990

But how is trying to get Jehanne to fall for the bard-knight not trying to complicate the situation?

Jehanne had to marry Froggy because he would make sure her father and family would live comfortably. That's what Jehanne resolved to do as well. Weakening her resolve may make things worse.

>>34546789
>> tell of your troubles this morning
You were at an inn, a man was angry with his slave - he looked to kill her, you tried to get him to calm down, he struck her.

You think on how best to phrase your answer without causing some scandal.

"There was a woman," you say, "And a coward who meant to do her harm." You finish your wine. Jehanne pours you some more.

"Wife, you wait on the man as if he were your husband," Sir Froggy says with a chuckle, "Come refill my cup and begone with you. You've had stories enough for one day and chores still to finish." She filled his cup and left. You watched her leave.

"Aye, see how I am soft on her?" he said, "But I could not bear to mar such soft white skin. It did not break my heart to give her old maid a slight bruising, her skin absorbed the colour well, but even that did not bridled the woman. Ah, disobedient women. What woman isn't though, eh?"

He finished his drink.

"Now I see you are a man of some martial inclination, perhaps you could do a favour for me. My father has been cheated by a merchant, and it would be good if he were punished some. Nothing major, a broken finger or two. You'll find some money in it for you, if you've interest."

"Say, ten pfennings?"

> fair pay
> I'll do it for twenty (roll 1d100, average of three)
> I'm not a thug for hire sir

>>34546853
>>34546818
Seconding

>>34547072
"I apologise sir, my crew is having to deal with a situation revolving the story I told earlier, I'm afraid that work may get in the way, after all, a man who hunts two rabbits gains neither."

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>34547072
>> I'll do it for twenty (roll 1d100, average of three)

We should probably find the maid as a favor to Jeanne at the very least.

>>34547072
> I'm not a thug for hire sir

But be diplomatic about it. Ask if there anything else that might require the aid of a knight

>>34547121
>>34547133
Yep, that sounds diplomatic enough. Maybe add something about being happy to help once the situation is resolved.

>>34547072
diplomatically turn him down ask about the maid

>>34547072
>>34547121
>>34547154

Sure, let's go with these.

>>34547121
>>34547133
Second

>>34547121
This works for me

>>34547072
> I'm not a thug for hire sir

We're a Christian knight after all.

"I'm afraid now is not a good time for such work," you say, setting aside your cup. "I've court on the morrow and other affairs that require my attention. Would that I could."

"Fair enough, perhaps another time and a different venture," he says.

Your visit has run on a little late. "Well, it was a pleasure to meet you properly Wilhelm," Froggy said, shaking you by the hand, "And Orlando, do call on father when you can. You have our utmost support in your case. If you have a chance, head to Jerusalem yourself. This is most certainly a matter for the High Court, and should be dealt with quickly. Our Lord is grown too greedy of late."

He sees you and all your companions off.

"Don't be a stranger," he said, waving you away. As you leave you catch sight of Jehanne in the window, her gaze following you for a moment before the shutters closed.

You were not sure if you quite liked Sir Froggy, but could find no real problems with his hospitality. Sir Orlando seemed pleased with the run of the visit.

"Waiting out the back like I'm a fucking dog," Franz grumbled.

Chihirizahd came and walked a step behind you, enjoying the sky above.

"It was rare I should be allowed outside," she said, "I much prefer it. You should not grumble such Master Franz, there are worse things then a tidy yard with a bright clear sky."

The midday sun is high and hot.

> go to the markets
> call on an acquaintance in the city (nominate)

>>34547308
>> call on an acquaintance in the city (nominate)

Lady Lucca. our other noble connection

>>34547308
>> call on an acquaintance in the city (nominate)
Maybe look for the maid

>>34547308
Lady Lucca. But we should also get to buying stuff at some point. Our party has grown and we dont have horses for everyone

>>34547308
look for the maid, Neomi I think her name was

>>34547371
>>34547400

Maybe split the party and have Franz look her?

>>34547371
>>34547400
I know that we as the players want to find the maid because OH MY GOD WE KNOW HER AND WE BANGED HER.

But Wilhelm is a fucking knight in the holy land. She was a maid he knew for a few days and banged. He wouldn't be too concerned in actively seeking her out.

And what would we do if we tracked her down? Offer to employ her? As what? We have nothing she can do. No place for her to work. We're a fucking mercenary. And if you try to say that she can take care of small busy work, we already have a nice slave girl.

Meet with some other noble.

>>34547308
>> call on an acquaintance in the city (nominate)

We'll personally go to Lucca, have the companions that know the maid look for the maid.

>>34547464
You say that like we're not /tg/

>>34547464

We'd find her to make sure she's at least not homeless out in the streets. She was thrown out on her ass in a strange city.

Wouldn't it be knightly and Christian to seek out someone that we know is in need? Particularly someone that we anal banged?

>>34547511
I'm pretty sure it was the vag

>>34547308
>> call on an acquaintance in the city (nominate)
Neomi the maid

>>34547511
she's working for Jehannes now we know that much as we were told as much while escorting them here.

> call on an acquaintance in the city (nominate)
Lady Lucca

>>34547511
True, but we need to meet Lucca too. Who else are we going to bang this thread?

3/5 is unacceptably low for the Bard Knight.

>>34547549
We were just told that her husband threw her out.

Don't bother finding the maid.

>>34547549
>I had to dismiss her maid, she was so lazy on the girl. Why I caught them exchanging dresses one day. That was the last of that. Bah, good riddance."

>It did not break my heart to give her old maid a slight bruising, her skin absorbed the colour well, but even that did not bridled the woman. Ah, disobedient women. What woman isn't though, eh?"

Did you not read the updates?

>>34547533

No, that was Jehanne.

>>34547562
>>34547576
Whoops I missed that still I'm sure it can wait a few hours

>>34547605
We also did her in the vag. She even told us that she wasn't a virgin before we did her so we wouldn't worry.

>>34547628

I'm fine with this so long as we make a honest effort to see if the maid's doing alright.

I am not asking to waifu her or even employ her. It would get us massive points with Jehanne and it would also be courteous of us to make sure a vulnerable woman isn't left exposed on the streets.

>>34547308
> call on an acquaintance in the city Neomi

Just to check up on her. Making sure she is alright

>>34547657
just make it our next order of business after seeing the good lady lucca

>>34547696

That seems like a reasonable compromise. Not like we have anything else to do really before the trial.

We can shop for horses after the result of trial so we know how many to buy.

>>34547716
Just buy 1 horse and 1 carriage.

>>34547727
We don't need a carriage. And that shit is expensive.

>>34547744
If we are dragging every maid and slave girl and errant knights in the holy lands we might need to

You recall another friend of Orlando's. Lady Lucca.

"Oh yes, my dear Lady Lucca," Orlando smiles, "Yes, that would be good. If she is taking visitors. She is a very busy woman, taken to this and that with much demands on her time."

And while you plan to go there you take Franz aside.

"Would you ask around about Neomi?" you say, "It's not that I would seek her out but...well I worry she might be in a bad way."

Franz nodded. "If she can be found I'll find her. Had enough of dealing with nobles for one day."

He gives you a small salute and drifts off in a separate direction.

"My Lady Lucca is in the Genovese district. Light steps there, they rule themselves and our Lord has little authority to interfere."

It was a closed off part of the city you were permitted into, a very handsome section of the harbour. Sailors and merchantmen were in evidence, and they seemed in the midst of some celebration, drinking in the street. Whores called out as you passed, openly displaying their goods from window sills. It was a very different air from the rest of the city.

"She is in here," Orlando leads you through a tight alley that led up to a tall building, a tower in truth. He knocked once and the door was opened by a beautiful young woman with dirty blond hair.

"Orlando!" she kissed him on the scar on his lip, "Welcome back."

"Jessica," he replied, bowing, "Is your aunt home?"

"Oh but she's engaged," she said, inviting you all in, "It shouldn't be much longer, Sir Jean is a quick one."

It was a well furnished sitting room, with a painting of Mother Mary on one wall and St Michael on the other.

Jessica helped you each with your boots and placed them by the doorway, fetched a bowl of water to wash your feet.

"My brother James should be out shortly too," she said, "If that's your interest." She winked at you.

Soon enough a very satisfied looking old man appeared out of a doorway.

A shapely woman of early forties bid him out in thick french.

(cont.)

>>34547727
how about a cart with a canvas top instead?

>>34547777
FOR WHAT PURPOSE!?

Why not buy a fucking windmill. Or a pack of camels. Or a ship. More useless shit we don't need.

Oh wait, what about camels? For real.

>>34547777
I thought that was a carriage.

Sorry i am mixing up stuff and english isnt my first language.

>>34547774
The old man bid her farewell by kissing her ring finger before departing. And then she turned to you.

Bright eyes framed a face still quite youthful for her age and she moved with a mirthful step.

"Orlando!" she kissed him on the scar, "So good to see you dear pet. I have heard everything. How abominable to be treated such. I shall have any of my nieces see to you tonight, no charge and no worries." Then she turned to you and her eyes narrowed.

"Well now, I see a stranger," she extended to ou a hand to kiss and she said in fluent German, "What brings you to the Holy Land?"

> gold and glory
> I wish to do my part for Christ
> where else is there to be?

>>34547845
"Pussy."

>>34547845
> where else is there to be?

>>34547845
oh great its a fucking brothel

let's keep our dick in our pants eh?

> where else is there to be?

>>34547845
>> where else is there to be?

> I wish to do my part for Christ

>>34547958
>...by fucking every girl from here to Jersualem

>>34547845
> where else is there to be?
Ask about all the noble ruckus we're having lately. She must hear a lot of gossip.

>>34547971
By Christ must every fucking quest on this board become this? harem a shit

You kiss her hand. "Where else is there to be?" you say.

"Where else indeed," she replied, still in German. "You are from....Trier, correct? No, but perhaps close. Yes. Along the Rhine some where." Her eyes darted over to Welf and her smile grew. "And what interesting company you keep." She bowed before him and said something in...was it Swabian? You only understood some of that dialect.

"Hnn," was all of Welf's reply, though he stood and retreated into the corner of the room as a result.

"Well," she said in Latin, "Well what a nice little group. So good to see Orlando with more friends."

And she sat in the seat Welf had vacated.

"Tell me sir, and tell it true, did you take Lady Jehannes' maiden head while escorting her to her own wedding?" she asked in German.

> true
> lie, 1d100 average of three

>>34548010
> true
welp

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>34548010
>> lie, 1d100 average of three

BLUFF BLUFF BLUFF

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>34548010
>> lie, 1d100 average of three

How the hell does she know?!

>>34548010
>Write in: Deflect
"Oh? And on what do you base this baseless rumor on?"

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>34548010
>> lie, 1d100 average of three

She's got nothing on us. Just keep denying and all will be well.

>>34548025
You think women don't talk to each other? That Neomi heard it from Jehanne and told it to someone else?

>>34548010
"There may be some credance to that but tell me only a few would know of that would a girl by the name of naomi happen to be in your employ by anychance?"

I think we found maidsis

>>34548010
>I did not have sexual relations with that woman

"Hmm-hmm!" her eyes sparkled, "Why I might almost believe you." She beckoned to Jessica and exchanged something in French. The girl soon departed.

"You are a good liar sir, but the world is full of very good liars," she said, "Now tell me, did you kill the owner of the Saracen Spear and make off with his most expensive girl?" Her eyes flicked to Chihirizahd.

> lie (1d100, average of three)
> truth

>>34548103
"Of course."

>>34548103
> truth

We did kill him. However we were forced by the merchant

>>34548006

Wilhelm banged a maid in the first thread. It was always too late to play a pure Christian knight.

Willhelm has a pretty flexible view of Christianity given his sexual proclivities and eagerness to consort with heathens. He's a Christian, but not rabid about it.

>>34548103
>> truth

''aye but only through an unfortunate series of event's''

this lady is a bloody spider I LIKE HER!

>>34548103
>> truth
Self-defense! It's not our fault that we are apparently God of Music.

>>34548133
I does seem to atleast try to be a proper knight but the temptations of the flesh is too much for him

> truth
>>34548133
Yeah, but can it be done in a different way? Every dumb thread does the same thing, it gets old

>>34548103
>truth
He was thrown onto our sword by a cowardly merchant.

The constable also passes by, doesn't he?

>>34548168

I mean, people are free to vote how they'd like. I personally vote for Wilhelm to go for it so long as it doesn't break the golden rule of bros before hos. Which is why I voted against going to the church of whores.

"That is true, you seem well informed over a humble knight of no standing," you reply.

"Oh, I would not say of no standing what so ever," her fingers danced along your forearm.

Jessica returned with another girl in tow. She wore a simply dress meant for working, and her hair had been cut ridiculously short like a nun's, but there was no mistaking Neomi.

"My newest niece," she said, gesturing off to her, "I think we are much alike in some respects. We are both collectors of interesting people. Now what we use them for might be very different. Tell me, what do you really want out of the Holy Land?"

> to be a lord of power and influence
> to be a good Christian
> write in

>>34548279
>> to be a lord of power and influence
>> to be a good Christian

There's no shame in wanting both power and glory as well as being a good Christian. Crusades was about both. We'll make it work somehow.

I'm going to head out for a bit and grab a bite to eat. I'll be back in about an hour.

>>34548279

> to be a lord of power and influence

I wish to become a man of means within the Holy Land, for my name to be counted amongst those who are known to the King of Jerusalem.

"It is good to see that you are at least safe Neomi"

>>34548279
> to be a lord of power and influence
> to be a good Christian

We atleast try to be a good christian

>>34548279
>> write in

''oh this & that men desire many thing & am I not a man?''

>>34548279
> to be a lord of power and influence
> to be a good Christian

We're gonna be St King Louis before he's even born

>>34548326
seconding

>>34548341
King of Alexandria get hype!

>>34548279
To make my mark on history.

>>34548279
> to be a KNIGHT of power and influence
We're doing this Cid style. Songs, swords and a list of adventures long enough to write about.

>>34548279
She has been telling on us! Feck you Neomi!

>>34548362
of Klobenz bowl!

GET HYPE!

>>34548362
>Coptic Church freed from Muslim bondage
muh nigga

>implying Wilhelm is a good christian

TOP FUCKING KEK

>>34548385
PUNCH
IN
THE
GUT

>>34548401
No one's a "good Christian" anon. He just needs to throw himself into the confessional soon enough

>>34548385
>>34548413

I honestly feed bad for her. In the span of few weeks, she's seen the man that she love die a painful death, sent to a strange city, and then get hit and kicked out.

And now she basically has to turn to prostitution to just keep herself safe and fed. That's a pretty awful situation to be in.

>>34548509
True.

Really guys, I just want a manor with enough animals and orchards to finance our travels.

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>>34548414
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCHSreFMkXw

What Wilhelm could had been
Think it is a pretty good idea he didnt turn out like that. Those guys were nuts

>>34548509
She shouldn't have acted so much out her place. She was a maidservant, she should have acted like it, and not a whore.

>>34548509

I feel like we should at least offer her the chance to come with us. We probably can't employ her forever, but we can provide essentials until she finds a way to make a honest day of living.

If she refuses, then so be it.

>>34548560
WE
HAVE
NO
USE
FOR
HER

>>34548560
Nope, we're already oversaturated and without means of sustenance. I say we go caravaning to know the routes better.

>>34548560
Being a prostitute wasn't such a bad deal back then, man.

Oh shit, we could open up our own brothel.

>>34548584
Information & Intrigue anon use your head.

we are a social knight not a RIP & TEAR knight that's Solobro's job

>>34548584

And I said give her some money so she has the option of not being a prostitute. It's not the Optimal Powergame Route, but I don't particularly care.

She's a former companion and I don't see what's wrong with giving her that option for a pittance. She doesn't have to accompany us, in fact, that would be a bad thing.

>>34548654
Might also be a good idea to get a bit better on her side. The walls has ears in this building and the information that could be found could prove useful

>>34548605

Chihirizahd might beg to differ on that. I guess it depends on the situation and the master/operator of the brothel. In any case, I see nothing wrong with asking the girl first.

>>34548654
She's ducking part of the lady's entourage you retard

>>34548682
She wasn't a prostitute. She was a fucking slave. And still is.

>>34548654
She's already working there. We really aren't at the level of paying for others yet.

>>34548654
>>34548687
>>34548709

>She wore a simply dress meant for working, and her hair had been cut ridiculously short like a nun's,

More likely to be a working girl rather than a prostitute. Need confirmation before jumping to conclusions here.

>>34548740
Exactly, she found a place. WE are just horsing around so far without an income.

And apparently carrying around the cutest muslim at our neck.

>>34548830
If we get Orlando some of his land back we can use his place as base of operation

>>34548844
Or we can go out there and take some of our own.

>>34548853
With what army ?

>>34548830
>>34548844

Jobs aren't going to be hard to come around anyway. We should really think of the whole Orlando thing as a long-term goal.

>>34548853
How?

We got 4 knights and 2 man-at-arms.

>>34548880
>>34548861
Long term, man. Long term.

>>34548880
we do it as Liu bei did with talented ,otherfuckers & CHIVALRY!!

>>34548948
Long term is Orlando, longest term is Alexandria

>>34548954

Oh, so we serve a lord then eventually backstab him. That could work.

>>34548962
>Alexandria
>Not the entire nile delta
>Not bringing christendom to egypt
>Not recruiting dickass awesome administrator come strategist.

>>34548979
only as a last resort anon after they show themselves to be unjust to their subjects

>>34548962

We could try to take the rein of power in Kingdom of Jerusalem for the long-long term plan.

>>34549004
>only as a last resort anon after they show themselves to be unjust to their subjects

We can always manufacture a reason. Liu Biao and Liu Zhang both administered over peaceful, prosperous provinces until Liu Bei showed up.

>>34549015
nah dude the problem is that Jerusalem is wedged between the Mamluks in egypt & the Seljuk's in fucking everywhere else

if we can provide a geopolitical reprive via alexandria Jerusalem is that much more secure.

>>34549051
true although Liu biao's was manufactured if I recall.

>>34549081

But we'll need an army to take Alexandria. Being a trusted subordinate of the Queen might allow us to "borrow" an army that we can build on.

Obviously this is super long-term and not really serious discussion.

We ain't getting anywhere without short term goals.

We need proper jobs and lodgings (doubt we can take Chiri everywhere).

Then we can work on getting a post or maybe joining a lord's list. We have enough people for a lance now.

>>34549143
we should probably consider heading to Jerusalem to petition the king about Orlando's cousin. We might earn a few coins along the way.

Travellers and Caravans always need guards

Short term goal: Jobs
middle term goals: Lodgings & men
long term: more men & lands
Ambition: Alexandria & the nile.

>>34549194
FUCK YEAH

>>34549194
i agree
GOD WILLS IT

>>34549194
Yes!

Get gold, get men, get land.
Wait for strife in Egypt.
Get holy warriors to crusade into the Nile valley.
The Glory of Alexandria resurrected!
Free the Nubians from their fear of being crushed by the muslims. Welcome them back into the wider Christian world.

>>34549194
hell with a seriously good Admin we could turn Alexandria into a breadbasket unrivalled anywhere else

>>34549244
Wouldn't require much work, it already was at several points.

>>34548279
>> to be a lord of power and influence

Back. Sorry it took so long. Writing up.

>>34549918
Good news! thread didnt derail completetly while you were gone!

>>34549961
>Good news! thread didnt derail completetly while you were gone!
...I suppose that is our cue to start speculating about who the Bard Knight will engage in cock-to-cunt combat next?

"What do I really want?" that's a big question. "What do I really want?" You hold out your hand and make a claw, envisioning all your futures in the palm of your hand. Money, power, women, land, war. Kingdoms rising and falling before you. The dream of power, the dream of glory.

"I want what only can be won, I want all that I can get with my own two hands. I want power and glory. I want land, land enough that a king would shudder. Money to make even the kings of Cathay weep. And an influence that even popes would fear me."

You look up to her, match her gaze. She watches you, eyes bright and smile wide, chest rising in exultation.

"What do I want? Everything. I want everything."

She claps. "We really are alike," she said. She leaned over and kissed your hand. "No one can promise everything, but I can promise much. If you will help me. It is not a big favour, though it may lead to big things. I want you to go to Jerusalem for me. Not now, but soon, and deliver a message to Queen Melisende. Very discreetly. Do this for me, and locked doors may open for you," she rose from her chair and smoothed her skirts, looked down at you waiting for a reply.

> I will deliver your message
> I will not be your agent, find someone else

>>34550102
> I will deliver your message

>>34550102
Oh shit she's in cahoots with the rebels

>>34550102
>> I will deliver your message

>>34550102
> I will deliver your message

Ohhh intrigue!

>>34550102
>> I will deliver your message

The die is cast and let God guide our hand. And penis.