>>3140876
Let's swing bitches and get those swords

This thread will be a slow burn over the next 1-2 weeks. I've taken a little break due to IRL obligations but things are clearing up in the coming year so I will hopefully be able to run more often. At the very least I will be sticking to a once-a-day updates (with a couple of days breaks when we hit thread limits).

Let's get this show on the road and give the shit-flinging to a minimum.

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Lord Norveski is an not a young man, the colour of his hair has shifted from black to silver to grey even as the hairline recedes. The man has the bearing of nobility and some vestige of his youthful strength, but you do not miss that his entourage slows their pace to match Lord Norveski. They are a mixture of family, guests and servants. Lord Norveski does not lean on his young daughter but she is a little too obviously ready to support him should he falter. You had heard that Lady Norveski died many years ago and the Lord never remarried, his children are each several years your senior. His eldest sons, knighted men both, stand guard on either side of him with a swathe of other gentry. The siblings eyes occasionally take a break for scrutinizing you and your prisoner to glare at each other. All is not well in the House of Norveski.

"What is this nonsense?" Norveski squints at your party, trying to make out the heraldry. "Vancewell? I thought I told you to be gone from my lands and take your prattling intrigue elsewhere. And you... ah, an Andrei? Who is it this time, that Damien boy or some other sprout? Always causing a stir you Andrei's..."

The Lord's words are on the brink of insult but you hold your tongue. Your older brother has clearly had an audience with Norveski before, but for when? And for what? He'd never accompanied Father, not to Grenoble at least. You ponder on this with some concern as Burgermeister Keyes mutters a few words into the Lord's ears. Norveski's sons jostle to overhear the words while his daughter watches the undignified eavesdropping with distaste.

"What? Who? Why should I..." Norveski's face switches from shock to annoyance to careful neutrality. "Hmph. We'll see. Sir Emilie Andrei is it? Step forward. Mister Keyes here has confirmed some of what I've already heard from Aditha. You accuse Sir Vancewell of the murder of John the Tailor and his family?"

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>>3140889
You step forward and bow appropriately before speaking. Though you never attended court in your youth Mother and your sisters mercilessly drilled Romani courtly manners into you with every bit of severity as your tiltyard master-at-arms. Your opinion of your multitude of sisters as insufferable brats has not changed, but you are somewhat thankful that their harsh lessons are being applied now.


"Your Lordship Norveski, it is as you say. By the Adam's Law I accuse this man of murder most foul on three counts, as well as the rape of one of his victims." The courtyard is in shock at the claim, it is rare for nobility to be so publicly accused. Regardless of the outcome of a trial the Vancewell's may be dogged by rumour for a generation. You find yourself having to raise your voice over the rising chorus of whispers between the gentry present. "I beg your Lordship to sit in judgement over this man, as is your right as Lord Protector of those whom Sir Hast Vancewell has sinned against."

"This is outrageous! Norveski, you can't possibly-" Sir Vancewell suddenly finds his voice, blustering in with feigned indignation at the charges.

"You will hold your tongue until I say otherwise, Vancewell." Lord Norveski snaps. "I'm not sure how they hold court in Montbrun but here in civilized Romaine we do not speak out of turn."

Lord Norveski returns his attention to you with careful scrutiny. The man may be physically past his prime, but he is far from senile. With the open support of the bourgeois, Lord Norveski will be inclined to put Vancewell to trial. It's an odd thing to witness in person, Norveski has the authority to release Vancewell immediately if he saw fit. Father often paid attention to the whims and desires of the smallfolk, though you always thought it was from his own sense of fairness and not any actual rights the peasants had when Father held court. Clearly the wealthy peasantry wield a bit more than just token authority in the town if Norveski has been so influenced by the Burgermeister's support.

Having submitted to his authority over this matter, you switch from the use of 'Your Lordship' (as you would normally address a noble who you do not serve) to 'My Lord'.

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>>3140909
>>3074664

>Persuasion Check
>1 Success
>1 = Norveski is displeased that he is the one to clean up this mess, but understands the necessity of a trial.
66 Failure, Vancewell is not without sympathy in Norveski's entourage.

[3/3]

If Lord Norveski is displeased by this unwelcome development, the blow is at least somewhat softened by your courtly manners and Sir Vancewell's arrogant lack thereof. Almighty bless Mother and her unforgiving tutelage of your courtly manners. Your sisters are still brats though.

"And why, Sir Andrei, would you commit this Almighty-mess so benevolently into my lap instead of demanding trial by combat?"

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>"My Lord, the cretin resisted arrest and would doubtless plead injury. The outcome of a trial are best not muddied by such claims." Vancewell did indeed limp most of the way here. [Haughty]

>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

>"I would not want My Lord to believe that my arrest of this man was politically motivated. I would see him brought to Justice, for Justice's sake." Honest, but is it perhaps too honest? [Idealist]

As ever, ">Other" is always an option. Please remember the choices I present are prompts and guidelines only.

>>3140921
>>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

>>3140921
>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

>>3140921
>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

>>3140921
>"I would not want My Lord to believe that my arrest of this man was politically motivated. I would see him brought to Justice, for Justice's sake." Honest, but is it perhaps too honest? [Idealist]


Although Emile should use "your lordship"

>>3140921
>>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

>>3140921
>>"I would not want My Lord to believe that my arrest of this man was politically motivated. I would see him brought to Justice, for Justice's sake." Honest, but is it perhaps too honest? [Idealist]

Idealism is what brought us here Idealism is what we should go with

Glad to see you back, Forgotten.
>>3140921
>"I would not want My Lord to believe that my arrest of this man was politically motivated. I would see him brought to Justice, for Justice's sake." Honest, but is it perhaps too honest? [Idealist]

First option is a no because Vancewell didn't technically resist arrest - we attacked first. Second feels like we're a sycophant and I'm not sure the man would appreciate that.

Also, is it just me or the double roll thing is starting to become a headache? The system is already random as it is.

>>3140921
>>"I would not want My Lord to believe that my arrest of this man was politically motivated. I would see him brought to Justice, for Justice's sake." Honest, but is it perhaps too honest? [Idealist]

>>3140921
>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

Whoop whoop, time for knights and shit.

>>3140921
>"I would not want My Lord to believe that my arrest of this man was politically motivated. I would see him brought to Justice, for Justice's sake." Honest, but is it perhaps too honest? [Idealist]
Mainly going with this because still too hungover to think of a good option for the other category.

>>3140921
>>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

>>3140921
>"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Nothing wrong with laying it on a little thick. [Hearty]

We make it clear we're not our brother.

Also, it's great to see you back, Forgotten.

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>>3140921
>"My Lord, the cretin resisted arrest and would doubtless plead injury. The outcome of a trial are best not muddied by such claims." Vancewell did indeed limp most of the way here. [Haughty]

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"My Lord has a reputation for wisdom and temperance. I believe you will see the truth of the matter, and none will question your decision." Flattery works, just as Mother said. Even if the crowd of people do not quite buy your lack of ulterior motive in involving yourself in this scandal, Lord Norveski himself is quite mollified at your praise. Any misgivings at your interference seem to have been smoothed over, you have not made an enemy of the local lord at least.

”Well spoken, Sir Andrei. Though these charges may be shocking and beggar disbeleif, I cannot in good conscience allow the matter to go uninvestigated. The trial of Sir Hast Vancewell will be held at noon tomorrow. Sergeant-at-arms Tuck, Sir Andrei, your presence as witnesses are demanded. Speak the truth or be damned to the Pit, so help me Cain. Sir Hast Vancewell, you will be called to testify after they have spoken. Is there anything you wish to say now before God and Man?”

”This is preposterous! You can possibly let this- this nobody accost an anointed knight on his way home. I was assaulted without cause and demand satisfaction! My friends will hear of this you old-.” Sir Vancewell shuts up before he says anything too foolish.

”And you can spend the night in the dungeons, Vancewell. Thank your ill-manners for that!” Lord Norveski snaps, two men-at-arms dragging the incredulous Montbrun blackguard away from a relatively comfortable detention in keep quarters to the damp dungeons of the town. Lord Norveski sags after this booming outburst, the old man suddenly appears very tired. The Norveski brothers and daughter cease their glaring and motion the servants to help their father inside the castle halls. Lord Norveski murmurs weakly. ”I shall retire now, and pray to the Almighty to grant me wisdom to see us through the morrow.”

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>>3143382
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”Sir Andrei, I’ve arranged lodgings for you at the Dancing Duck. Mister Tuck will help you there.” Sergeant-at-Arms Tuck grunts noncommittally, but hefts his halberd all the same. Burgermeister Keyes smile is forced given the circumstances, but the warmth in his manner to you appears genuine. ”We shall see you in the morning before the trial. Tomorrow, would you inclined to take dinner at my humble abode? My butler makes an excellent fois gras you know.”

”Ah, yes. My pleasure. To discuss this caravan enterprise of yours?” You agree to the invitation, though you’re certain not to commit to anything yet. It may be good coin but you’ll not be swindled by like a Montbrun being sold rocks from Pascae.

”Well, that will depend on how tomorrow goes I imagine.” The Burgermeister grins and takes his leave, as do most of the other attendants. For a moment you thought you saw Sir Robert Gilbern in retinue of Lord Norveski. You must have imagined the blue and white coat of the Order Reginae earlier, there’s no evidence of them in the throng of minor nobility clearing the courtyard.

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>Visit the markets. You do not fear an attempt at reprisal, not in the company of a senior town guard and your squire anyhow. Who would dare attack you? Besides, you have coin to spend. [Haughty]

> You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]

>Head to the Dancing Duck and settle in before night falls. A public, well-lit and crowded place will make you a hard target for any back-alley hireling thugs. Besides, some ale sounds good right now. [Hearty]

>>3143388
>You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]

>>3143388
>You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]

>>3143388
> You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]

What is our wealth at?

>>3143388
> You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]
Let's do some schmoozing

>>3143388
>> You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]
Good job; let Vancewell make an ass of himself.

>>3143388
>Head to the Dancing Duck and settle in before night falls. A public, well-lit and crowded place will make you a hard target for any back-alley hireling thugs. Besides, some ale sounds good right now. [Hearty]

>>3143388

> You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]

I love you guys. Have a happy New Years.

Seriously, thinking about this quest and the fantastic players we have here (Mapbro and Heraldrybro looking at you especially) Is what gets me through the workday.

Conduct yourselves with Honour my brethren.

>>3144734
Happy new year let's hope this year has less shitposting

>>3144734
Happy New Year to all of you

Happy New Year to all the virtuous knights. May valour and chivalry guide your journey.

>>3144749
New Year's resolution?

>>3144734
Fuck yeah Forgotten, Happy New Years and thanks for coming back. Can't wait for the next installment

>>3143388

> You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]

Mainly going off of this due to gauging what's going on. Plus, if they want to start shit, it's going to be rough starting it with a guy going full j'accuse just before the trial in the morn. If we have an 'unfortunate accident', it could throw a few wrenches in the mix regardless.

By the by, happy 2019 for all those in this thread. May your New Year be full of success in your endeavors, and good fortunes in your future.

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>>3144963
Release the BCQ epilogue. Quit the smokes..

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>You should speak to some of the retinue before they retire for the evening. The elder Norveski brothers and daughter linger about, as does Sister Aditha. Even if they don’t influence the trial, you can at least gauge where they stand. [Idealist]

”Father can forget about the trade deal we had in the works.” The eldest Norveski brothers are not particularly handsome men, they share the same hawkish looks and high widows peak of their father. Other than that, the two brothers are very alike. They hush their words as you approach.

”Ah, speak of the Pit. Andrei, I presu-?” The elder speaks to you first, his tone cautious but not hostile. His sibling is less polite and interrupts, looking rather sour. ”What do you Andrei’s think you’re playing at here? Don’t meddle with Norveski affairs.”

”Addy, will this compromise our arrangement with House Rabe?” The young Lady Norveski interrupts them both before anyone can remark on the younger brother’s rudeness. Her question is directed at Sister Aditha with a familiarity that goes beyond that of a sworn servant. Looking at them side by side, you can see there is some family resemblance in the face despite the stark difference in hair and eye colour.

”Natalia, there’s no need to speak of such things in front of this man given his involvement.” The elder brother turns back to you half-apologetic at his bluntness. ”We mean no offence, Sir Andrei, but caution is preferred.”

”No offence taken, Sir Norveski.” You respond politely enough, paying little heed to the younger Norveski knight who looks like he swallowed a piece of chalk.

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>>3146582

”Nonsense, Jorge. Norveski wines go North, Rabe ores come South.” Lady Natalia Norveski dismisses her male sibling’s concern with a casualness that only the self-assured womenfolk of Romaine can ever muster. ”Our deal with House Rabe is hardly illicit and trying to keep it a secret will only make it seem improper somehow. Do go on, Addy.”

”It’s hard to tell, My Lady. In his last visit Sir Vancewell made many claims of influential friends in the courts, if he is to be believed.” The novice nun answers the original question formally. ”House Rabe rarely participates in the Montbrun courtroom circles. Like most of their ilk, Montbrun are usually content to keep to their own. Unless Vancewell and Rabe are bound by marriage or stone-oath that we are not aware of, direct retribution is unlikely. In fact, if the two are feuding this event may prove fortunate.”

”Fortunate? I doubt the tailor’s family feels the same. Hardly very Salve Reginae of you, Addy.”

Aditha hesitates, shame suddenly crossing her face. ”I… of course, nothing so terrible could ever be described as fortunate. I shall do penance.”

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>>3146585

[3/3]

Lady Natalia Norveski smirks at the sudden retreat of the novice sister. She reminds you all too much of your conniving sisters, all charm and smiles until one of their intrigues or veiled witticisms goes too far and someone gets hurt. You make a note to tread carefully, which is nothing new when it comes to Romani women in your experience. Fiery and fickle at each turn, just as the bards say.

The Lady Norveski ignores her brothers, speaking to you directly. ”Amusing how things can be simple and complex at once? A crime has been committed, the guilty must be punished. But what will that punishment mean? Say my father lets Vancewell go not guilty, or with a token punishment if guilty, he earns favour with the Montbrun court circles. But then a good family’s murder goes unpunished, my father’s subjects. They were loyal and hard-working by all accounts. What will the rest of his subjects think of their own worth to the him? Will they work as hard, or be as loyal? Or…”

The elder brother Sir Jorge Norveski continues, resignation in his voice. ”Father punishes Vancewell, harshly. Perhaps even permanently. The Montbrun court is in an uproar, regardless of the verdict. Their Duke and our Duchess rattle their sabres for a while and then talk it out. Best case is that continued trade is made more difficult, which means some of the artisan and armour maker families will go hungry. Worst case is that Duke Montbrun and Duchess Romaine end up punishing father, maybe bankrupting him if these ‘friends of Vancewell’ have that kind of influence. We won’t feel the pinch of that until winter, people will starve.”

”Sometimes I find that you pleasantly surprise me, brother dearest.” Lady Norveski regards her sibling with a raised eyebrow. ”So which should it be, Sir Andrei? Is simplicity the virtue here or is it the duty of the nobility to have regard to the bigger picture?”

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>”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]

>”Noblemen must have regard to the consequences foremost. If Vancewell must be shown -some- leniency to ensure your people’s wellbeing…” [Haughty]

>”I must remind the Lady that I am to be a witness to the trial only. I thank the Almighty that it is not my place to make such a weighty decision.” [Idealist]

>>3146586
>”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]

Curse you Forgotten, and making me have to think for once in a quest. I know Emile is rather haughty, and feels that the nobility is above the commonfolk. However, I make my case in that as the nobility, it's more important that one does not denigrate themselves to the same base instincts. Yes, the victims of Sir Vancewell were mere commoners, born to till the land and provide for their betters, but what noble knight should lower themselves as far as he has? It is our right to take the fruits of their labour to better them and ourselves, but what kind of knight would lower themselves to banditry, especially that of another lord? Clearly, he is unworthy of his spurs, and deserves whatever fate Lord Norveski deems fit.

>>3146586
>”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]

>>3146586
>”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]

im glad anon>>3146594
thinks for me

>>3146586
>”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]

In the eyes of the Gods, all men are equal. Whether you were born noble or commoner, you go through the same gates to reach Heaven.
This does not mean that nobles and peasants should have the same rights in all circumstances, but that when faced with a sin as serious as rape and murder in a home to which one was invited, the wrath of God must fall in the same way on the noblest of lords as on the most miserable beggar.

>>3146586
>”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]
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>"Does house Norveski have only deals with house Rabe? How other nobles would react with news that your father left rapist and murderer roam his land like they dear friends. What with burgermeister how he will react to news that murderer of his friend will go with slap on the wrist?" [make sister proud]

Or something like that i'm not good with this

>>3146586
>>”I must remind the Lady that I am to be a witness to the trial only. I thank the Almighty that it is not my place to make such a weighty decision.” [Idealist]

what the hell is up with all the hearty choices? I get Emile is hearty but his Idealism of what should be should be on display here for better or worse.

>>3146674

Personally, I agree about the lack of Idealism. However, I feel Emile being passive and throwing the fate of Sir Vancewell into the whims of another is more out of character than deciding to follow through, no matter the risk of defaming his own standing amongst his peers. This action is probably foolhardy, and likely to make him more enemies than friends, but if he was more concerned about laying it to the Almighty instead of the courts of Man, he should have laid him to waste in the woods and given him a pauper's grave, as is fitting for vagabonds and cowards.

>>3146685
>I feel Emile being passive and throwing the fate of Sir Vancewell into the whims of another is more out of character than deciding to follow through

I disagree, I believe it shows his Idealism of what court should be and how it operates.

but I guess we'll just have to disagree and see how it turns out

>>3146586
>>3146599
On second thought, i'm changing my vote to:
>”I must remind the Lady that I am to be a witness to the trial only. I thank the Almighty that it is not my place to make such a weighty decision.” [Idealist]

>>3146586
...I'm not a fan of these options. Hearthy is the less shitty but it comes off as painfully naive. I'd like to have some idealism without that, thank you very much.

So, assuming that write-ins are accepted:
> I'm afraid that simplicity is hard to come by in this world. However, I can safely state that the law must be upheld - for only injustice, chaos and the Foe thrive in a lawless land. It would be a wretched place unconcerned with nobles, peasants and bigger pictures. [Write-In]

>>3146586
>”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]
Yes, Forgotten, lead us down the path to becoming the vigilante knight. Let us purge this scum with our sword.

>>3146586
I change my vote for this : >>3146823

>>3147174
And since my ip has changed, my previous vote was this one : >>3146606

happy new year to all !
>>3146586

Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]

>>3147196
more like this


>Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” [Hearty]

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Write-ins are always welcome, even if yours didn’t win enough support this time.

You knew a public trial would have consequences, things would have been easier had you sent Vancewell to a shallow grave when you had the chance. But easier is not always better. Like blessed Salve Reginae, Justice is blind.

”Simplicity goes hand in hand with honesty. Vancewell is guilty and should be punished to the fullest extent of Adam’s Law. Any ulterior considerations in judgement… is not justice.” Not wanting to sound naïve, you continue. ”If you must, consider the example that will be set for the conduct of knights. We noblemen are awarded higher privileges, higher honour and higher standards.”

”Thank Cain someone said it. Hang the Pitstain.” Sir Jorge Norveski grins, flinching at his sister’s disapproving frown. ”What? I find that loathsome little man offensive to the ears. I wouldn’t put this sort of foul behaviour beneath him for a second.”

Lady Norveski rolls her eyes. ”Men, I swear. Try to think of it like one of your campaigns. When you come across a beastfolk scout do you put him to death or question him to find the others?”

”You would… question Vancewell?” You don’t need to imagine too hard how emphatically those questions would be asked. You’re also concerned at the comparison; the nobility may engage in their own plots and intrigues but beastfolk are the enemy of mankind. And it is not polite to speak of such things as interrogation in the company of the gentler sex.

”Of course not, Sir Andrei, aside from being quite unladylike the whole affair is far too public now.” Lady Norveski flashes you a smile, the sharpness of it reminds you of a predator rather than a debutante. ”Besides, my handsome and honoured star witness, I don’t make a habit of gambling when I don’t know what the stakes are. In such a case I’d rather not play, but if I must gamble without knowing the odds then there is little point in loading the dice.”

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>>3148322

[2/2]
With that last bit of harmless flirtation Lady Norveski takes her leave, bidding you and her brothers good night. While you don’t appreciate the comparison of running a trial to cheating in a game of chance, you admit it is something of a relief to see that the Norveski family is as in the dark on Vancewell’s supposed connections as you are. Lady Norveski especially reminds you of the typical Romani noblewoman. A dangerous combination of attractive, witty and ambitious.

”Hmm. And here I thought you were another Andrei opportunist, here to use Father for your own ends.” The Younger Norveski still views you with suspicion. ”I don’t like the position you’ve put Father in, but it’s better you stumbled into it rather than did so on purpose.”

”You could learn a thing or two from him, Simon. You’ve been so focussed on this trial debacable you don’t know where Sir Andrei came from.” Sir Jorge Norveski rebukes his brother, he asks you. ”Was it a Creeping Horror you were hunting up by the border? Rumour is that you flung the creature overhead with your bare hands, like a sack of flour.”

Rumour from who? you wonder but do not say, word must travel quickly on the Grenoble roads indeed for them to have heard of that. Sir Jorge has clearly made enquiries while you were kept waiting, or perhaps his sister did.

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>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>”Another time, Sir Norveski. I must retire and we would not want the looming trial tomorrow to sour that story.” You’d like to tell the story, earn the approval of these knights of a similar age, but you must remain focused. [Haughty]

>”You are something of a monster-hunter, Sir Norveski? I happen to have a clutch of the foul beast’s eggs, unfertilized thank God. Please, consider it a gift from House Andrei to House Norveski. Our families have long been neighbours and friends.” You’ll be poorer for it, but your family will doubtless benefit from the gesture. [Idealist & -1 Wealth]

>>3148325
How much wealth do we have?

>>3148348
3 I think

>>3148325
>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]
It would be nice to earn some brownie points but we are looking to invest in a caravan also. Giving away a chunk of our wealth could undermine our other ventures.

>>3148353
I think so too...it should really be included in the pastebin.

Im inclined to vote Idealist, but I think that will take us down wealth threshold - and I want to retain money to invest in the caravan idea.

As such:
>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

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>>3148348
3 Wealth

>>3148364
>Those bonuses for riches

[shekels intensifies]

>>3148325
>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>>3148364
How the Hell can we even get to destitute other than complete lunacy?

[spoiler[]I like that its a thing but can hardly see anon playing along with it happening and doing everything in their power to stop it happening.[/spoiler]

>>3148325
>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>>3148325
>>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]
No need for embellishment; it was a fine feat as of its own.

>>3148325
>”Another time, Sir Norveski. I must retire and we would not want the looming trial tomorrow to sour that story.” You’d like to tell the story, earn the approval of these knights of a similar age, but you must remain focused. [Haughty]

>>3148325
>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>>3148325
>>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>>3148325
>>>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>>3148325
>”Another time, Sir Norveski. I must retire and we would not want the looming trial tomorrow to sour that story.” You’d like to tell the story, earn the approval of these knights of a similar age, but you must remain focused. [Haughty]

>>3148325
>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>>3148325
>>”A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back.” You do not embellish the story, but you do feel a dangerous swell of pride. It’s the first time you’ve spoken to a fellow noble of your deed. [Hearty]

>>3148746
Gotta act humble my dudes :D

>>3148748
Also damn been looking at the past thread DAAAAAAAAMN WE SO GOOD IT HURTSSSSS

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"A shield, Sir Norveski. And I promise you I did not carry the thing, I only flipped it onto its back."

”Truly?” Sir Simon Norveski’s attitude towards you changes entirely, apparently he too takes an interest in monster-hunting. ”Only a direwolf, on a hunt in the Fallavon regions. We had at least a dozen knights there, not much glory to go around.”

You speak with the Norveski brothers for a time on your own experience, they seem genuinely impressed that you ventured into the lair with only a party of three. It feels good to receive recognition for your valour and feat of arms, though you make sure to give your friend and your squire Mikail credit where it’s due.
”One can only imagine the stench! Ugly as the Pit those Creeping Horror’s are.” Sir Simon Norveski laughs as talk about how long it took Mikail to clean your gear.

”Almost as ugly as your behaviour earlier, brother.” Sir Jorge Norveski rebukes his sibling, their bickering sparking up again.

”I… no, you’re right. I owe you an apology Sir Andrei. It’s just… I’d have preferred to go on Errantry myself a while longer rather than deal with these plots and deals behind deals.” Sir Simon says shamefacedly. ”At least out there you knew who the enemy was.”

”I understand, Sir. You are protective of your family, there is nothing to forgive.” You say graciously enough. You’re relieved that the younger Norveski brother is merely impetuous and rude rather than an active ally of Sir Vancewell.

You notice Sergeant-at-Arms Tuck pacing impatiently as last light begins to fade. You take your leave from the Norveski brothers who part with you cordially enough before resuming the bickering. Sergeant Tuck says nothing as you and Mikail finally follow him through town but his expression speaks volumes. To him, you’re just another highborn he has to babysit.

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>>3150503

You make it to the Dancing Duck without trouble, Sergeant Tuck goes to have a few hushed words with the innkeeper who welcomingly informs you that your stay and meal this night are free of charge.

”It’s right good to see you again, sire.” The man nearly dips his long black beard in a fresh mug of ale as he bows. ”Glad to see you return to our fair town safe n’ sound.”

You’re surprised he remembers, though not unflattered. You suppose it’s a key part of his job to remember repeat customers. Sergeant Tuck informs you that the Dancing Duck is a local haunt of the town guard after hours, meaning trouble is unlikely.

”The lads knows they’re to keep an eye out for you, sire.” You bid the man goodnight, a few men at the bar wave him goodbye. And an eye -on- me, you’re sure.

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[3/3]

You remind the innkeep to let your squire help the stableboys, your warhorse Hannibal has little patience for anyone else and the last thing you need after today is your steed caving in a curious peasant boy’s skull with their steel shod hoof. Mikail, to his credit, doesn’t complain despite him licking his lips as the fresh mug of ale. You’ve barely sat down and had your first sip before a heavy boot stomp and clink of male catches your attention.

”So you’re the man they say rubbed Vancewell’s face in the mud. They told me, but I had to see it for myself.” The speaker is a looming, pale man in armour. You do not use the word ‘looming’ lightly, the man opposite you is a little narrower in the shoulder but roughly your height which puts him a head taller than most other folk in the room. His dark hair is lanky and unkempt, only his shaved lip, properly maintained gear and the sharpness of his blade distinguishes him from a wildman. Slung over his shoulder is a heater shield, a white raven on a black background. You feel that you should recognise it, Mother drilled all the Houses of the continent into you though only half stuck. He takes a seat opposite you, not bothering to ask your leave. ”Big man, white bear on a blue background. Sound familiar? Let’s talk.”

”This man botherin’ you, sir?” A slightly tipsy off-duty guard, though not drunk enough to forget what he’s here for, places a callused hand on the stranger’s shoulder. Behind him, two fellow off-duty buddies adjust their belt or roll their sleeves and try to look intimidating. They do not notice that a few patrons seem to be watching the scene with more than a passing interest.

The man’s cool gaze switches from you to the offending hand on his shoulder. You don’t know what serious consideration of breaking a human hand looks like, but you imagine it looks like the expression on the stranger face opposite you right now.

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(1)
>What do you say? May require a persuasion roll

(2) Bonus to persuasion
>What House does this man belong to?

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>3150545
> It was the blood on his hands, not the hope of mud on his face, that motivated my actions.

House Ravenclaw?

>>3150545

This is the family in question
>>2988259

They are a Montbrun family, known for a long line of warriors and known to be hard and skilled men, but the family has long lost it's financial power and is facing problems with bordering Foe and greedy greedy "allies".

So knowing this, and knowing that Vancewell is a Montfag as well, and based on interactions from Vancewell thus far, I don't think it would be a stretch to assume that Vancewells family could be one of the "greedy allies". Therefore, this guy may not be Vancewells biggest fan.

That being said, we should still act cautiously, we don't know this knew guy, we don't know his ties and connections to Vancewell and currently we are acting purely on assumption.


I'll try to come up with a response shortly

>>3150545
>>3150589

I like this guys response
>>3150588

Also maybe add in "I merely stumbled upon his foul deeds and did my duty as a Knight, Sir"

>>3150588
>>3150589
>>3150590
Supporting

>>3150589
This Anon gets it.

Little addendum: the Anon that proposed this House never gave it a name, so Ravenclaw could actually be a good idea for it.

>>3150545

>>3150588
>It was the blood on his hands, not the hope of mud on his face, that motivated my actions.

>>3150589
>>2988282
Found what looks like the name for that shield in thread one. Looks like Merlon. Turns out also the first post for House Andrei too.

>>3150589
We also don't know if he's maybe being pressured to protect a son of those "Greedy Allies".

>>3150659
Yeah hence the caution for the time being

Good deduction so far, however you will need to deduce the actual name for this house before I'm willing to grant the full persuasion bonus. While the style and sigil of the house was generated, it's name was not. This is not a request for generation, it's name is already establised in-universe.

>>3150700
Is the House Rabe that the Norveskis were speaking of?

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>>3150703
Ding ding.

For those looking for more challenging puzzles, we'll see that well enough when we get to a proper form Court in a capital or a major Tournament. This was fairly straightforward as you haven't been exposed to many Houses.

And the dialogue choice is:

>"It was the blood on his hands, not the hope of mud on his face, that motivated my actions. I merely stumbled upon his foul deeds and did my duty as a Knight, Sir."

I assume you motion for the off-duty guards to back off for now. I'll write the next post up in the morning, feel free to add further additions if you feel it is appropriate.

>>3150719
>>3150723
Wait so this guy is from the House Vancewell claims to be affiliated to?
If so, he might have something to do with this whole mess and might even have been an accomplice or something.

This Anon >>3150770 has a point. Something in his speech makes me doubt he likes Vancewell but caution never hurts.

>>3150545
> "As you wish, Sir Rabe. Since you seem to be a rather busy man these days, I trust that you'll expose the heart of the matter without unbecoming lies or omissions."

It's a more direct and neutral (no accusation of Vancewell) approach. The man strikes as blunt and to the point - and his family history seems to support this idea - so he shouldn't dislike a conversation with little frills.

>>3150770
>>3150787
Pretty sure Vancewell's house is a direct vassal of the Dukes of Montbrun and us and the Norveskis are totally in the dark on what relations these two houses have with each other.

>>3150787
This doesn't really make sense sine Sir Rabe would likely have nothing to do with the trial

>>3150792
>>3150802
We don't know the specific relation between the two but there must be one. Otherwise the senior Norverski brother's worries wouldn't make sense.

Second, Rabe himself seems to know Vancewell (at least well enough to not call him 'Sir'). There's also his family history. It might be paranoia but it doesn't illogical to think he's here to talk about the cunt. In case I'm wrong the write-in itself doesn't mention the trial at all.

That said, I already noted Rabe doesn't seem to really care about his fellow Montbrun, which is why I believe the other write-in isn't bad either. I'm just offering an alternative.

>>3150835
Just so we're clear I'm not shitting on your write in, it just didn't make sense to me personally (although I'm unwell, I might not be reading things right).

This is the part that caught me up "I trust that you'll expose the heart of the matter without unbecoming lies or omissions." I realise it doesn't speak of the trial itself exactly but I don't understand why he'd be here to expose anything or what power he'd have to do that, but again that might be my reading comprehension.

Anyway, I feel like the previous write in combos were pretty neutral, as you said we can't know for sure why he is here. Anyway all the discussion is good

>>3151123
It didn't make sense to me, either.

Besides, the trial hasn't happened yet. If he has information regarding Vancewell, he should bring it to the Lord presiding.

Otherwise, we're here doing our duty and we don't want to taint the trial with accusations of conspiracy.

We aren't here to be political, we're here to slay monsters. It's just rather tragic that so early we found a monster that walks like a man.

"They're only peasants" he told us, but these peasants are who we fight and die for. Were we to stand aside while he told us that we fought for nothing?

Honestly I'd like to toss that out in public. Dude didn't just commit an atrocity, he directly insulted our achievements. We could have just killed him for being monstrous, but it's a disgusting stain that he walks around with the title of "Knight".

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You motion for the half-drunk guardsman to leave the stranger be, indicating that you’re at least willing to talk. You have some idea of who this man may be. Montbrun folk may have a reputation for bluntness but even a common Montbrun man-at-arms wouldn’t dare speak to a noble so brusquely, you suppose that makes him a noble himself or very stupid. You recognise the heraldry at last, House Rabe. An old Montbrun house according to your tutors, but their remote position on the Slithering Wastelands border and long disregard for the politics of the distant central Montbrun Court has ensured they’ve remained a minor and fairly impoverished territory.

"It was the blood on his hands, not the hope of mud on his face, that motivated my actions.” You keep your voice even, unsure whether this man approves your actions or is one of Vancewell’s “allies”. Frankly, you do not care. Sir Vancewell is a craven murderer and you will say as much to anyone who asks. ”I merely stumbled upon his foul deeds and did my duty as a Knight, Sir Rabe."

The man face unwrinkles from a suspicious frown to a hearty laughter, he turns to a small child that barely comes up to his thigh behind him. Too young to be a squire, he must be a page of some sort. ”Boy! Grab that Innkeep, fetch a cup of their best wine for my man here.”

He turns back to you. ”So you know who I am. Or at least you’ve head of the great Rabe warriors of the north, Törwatcher Guardians of the Third Saint’s Pass.”

I’ve heard nothing so flattering. But my heraldry tutor was utterly merciless even when it came to minor border houses. You think as you instead say. ”House Rabe isn’t unknown here in Grenoble.”

”I bet we are. But you’re not from Grenoble, are you? You have a good head on your shoulders to have me at a disadvantage.” The man extends his hand. ”Sir Karlaus Rabe, son of Lord Karlaus Rabe.”

”Sir Emilie Andrei of Romaine, son of Lord Nikolai Andrei.” You take the hand, and you are well prepared to fend of his attempt to crush your hand in a vice grip. You’ve heard Montbrun have their machismo ways.

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>>3152224

[2/2]

”What the Pit do they feed you Andrei boys down here?” Sir Rabe squints at his hand, ruefully flexing his sore fingers. The page servant returns with a cup of wine, Mikail shadowing him like a hawk. At first you think the boy’s smart enough to realise the drink may be spiked, but then you understand it’s because he doesn’t know what to do. You may have to teach the lad to look out for these things in the future.

You take care not to get drunk, given the trial tomorrow, but you and Sir Rabe talk for a time. Or rather, Sir Rabe talks for most of that time.

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Persuasion Check [Reasonable / Equal Social Standing]
>DC60
>Recognised Heraldry +20DC
>DC80

0 = House Rabe is in a difficult position. They detest their Vancewell neighbours but, through marriage, they are practically a vassal of them. Sir Karlaus Rabe must oppose you and demand the release of Sir Vancewell.

1 = There is no love lost between House Vancewell and House Rabe, but Montbrun must stick together. House Rabe will take no overt action but trade with Norveski may be jeopardised depending on the trial’s outcome.

2 = Sir Rabe loves seeing those poncy Vancewell’s being taught a lesson in humility. Both of you are on your way to stand vigil in the Aubrey, Sir Rabe graciously offers for you to join him [+1 Companion, Loyalty unknown]

3 = House Rabe has a long-standing Stone-Oath to avenge themselves against House Vancewell for some grave misdeed in the past. They consider any who do them harm to be a friend. [+1 Companion, Companion Side Quest Unlocked]

3 rolls of 1d100.

Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>3152239

>>3152254
Shit nigga, blood for the blood god.

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>3152239
FOR ADAM

>>3152258
>>3152254
>>3152239
Oof, double doubles

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>3152239
ON ON ON!

>>3152261
One double pass and one double fail, so they kind of cancel each other out.

>>3152266
Saved it!

>>3152239
>travelling with a Montbrun
We are going to bring shame on our family

Seriously though, making friends with another house that has ties to the Norveski house is good socially and economically.

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>>3152254
>>3152258
>>3152266

>2 Success
>+1 Companion, Sir Karlaus Rabe +15DC Untested Loyalty, 50% Death's Door

”Hang ‘em. Damn Vancewell’s have been bleeding us dry for years.” Sir Rabe grunts halfway through his second cup. ”While we held the pass against the snakemen year after year, they’ve been ‘guarding’ the richest valleys and mineral veins far from any real danger.”

Sir Rabe tells you he has no idea what would prompt the murder of a common family in a foreign land by Sir Vancewell. ”It wouldn’t surprise me one bit though, especially not that Hast Pitstain. You wouldn’t believe the rumours their own serfs tells ours about him, and it’s only gotten worse since he went to court and kissed the right arses.”

During your conversation it becomes clear enough that Sir Rabe’s hatred of the Vancewells is personal, though he doesn’t reveal exactly why to you. You retire to bed before too long, wishing to be well-rested tomorrow. You ask whether Sir Rabe will be remaining in Grenoble until after the trial, and inform him that you may be setting off with a Caravan towards Aubrey within a few days.

”Sounds good to me. Not that I need safety in numbers or anything.” The pale northerner slurs. ”Besides, I wouldn’t miss ‘Sir’ Hast Vancewell’s day of reckoning for the world.”

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The trial is not until noon. You have some time to properly present yourself after….

>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

>Attending confession and fervent prayer in the Grenoble Church under the watchful eyes of Sister Aditha. You will be speaking on oath as a witness today, you’d rather the Almighty hear your words with a clean slate between you. [Idealist]

>Training with your squire Mikail. He’s wearing chainmail now and needs to learn to move and fight without the weight or shifting links distracting him. He also needs to become confident when handling a Warhorse, though it will be some time before he has a fine a steed as Hannibal. [Hearty]

>>3152562
>>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]
I think it'd be good to do this as a manner of warning our family, too, in case anything goes wrong.

amazing myself by being so grim about this, though. I really expect an ace up Vancewell's sleeve

>>3152562
>>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

Can't fault anons thoughts of safety, although I'd really like to train Mikail more

>>3152562
>Training with your squire Mikail. He’s wearing chainmail now and needs to learn to move and fight without the weight or shifting links distracting him. He also needs to become confident when handling a Warhorse, though it will be some time before he has a fine a steed as Hannibal. [Hearty]
The idealist route would probably be the most beneficial at the moment. But, long run, I think we'll need to sharpen not just ours but our companion's combat skills. Plus, it's a good distraction to not get nervous about the trial

>Finished watching movie with friends, and came back in time to miss a vote.

Pretty damn lucky, considering that I kinda burned most of my good fortune today on not getting smoked off by a vehicle walking downtown.

>>3152562
>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]
>Will find the bit

Looks like a missing word in this option. She might not forgive the errantry, but showing success, the nobility that have been around Grenoble, and where we're going should cut back. Plus, our sisters will probably have a fine time knowing that their heraldry lessons, even for minor houses in the butt-fuck nowhere sections of Montbrun, paid off.

>>3152562
>Training with your squire Mikail. He’s wearing chainmail now and needs to learn to move and fight without the weight or shifting links distracting him. He also needs to become confident when handling a Warhorse, though it will be some time before he has a fine a steed as Hannibal. [Hearty]

>>3152562
>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

>>3152562
>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

>>3152562
>>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]
Dad we did it!

>>3152562
>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

>>3152562
>>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

>>3152562
>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

>>3152562
>Writing a letter to Father, Mother and your sisters. You mention your quest’s success, your next destination and that your elder brother may have met with Lord Norveski recently. Hopefully Mother will the bit about local politics intriguing enough to forgive your sudden Errantry. [Haughty]

Btw Forgotten, is a Stone Oath the equivalent of a blood oath or does it entail something different?

You also need to add Mark of Cain in the pastebin.

What's the rule on dubs again?
What happens if there's only one success but it's doubles?

>>3152871
>Attending confession and fervent prayer in the Grenoble Church under the watchful eyes of Sister Aditha. You will be speaking on oath as a witness today, you’d rather the Almighty hear your words with a clean slate between you. [Idealist]

>>3152871
For combat QM always puts the effect of doubles on a pass or fail in the post. They work kinda like a crit. Semi-crit if you will.

For non-combat rolls it adds a flair to the outcome. Those are not usually laid out ahead of time, for us to see anyway.

Forgotten, do you have the effect of doubles ready or do you make them up as you go?

>>3153305
For non-combat I make it up as I go. I think keeping the normal outcomes present is good though so you guys are reassured that you're no being railroaded. The steaks should be stacked high and delicious.

I'm thinking of dropping the extra doubles effect for non-combat situations entirely, the only thing we'll see later on is that doubles can't be re-rolled.

>>3152836
It's specific to the Montbrun duchy and yes, it is essentially a blood oath that binds you and all your descendants living on that land.
>"I swear to kill these mofos and their pet dog and all my kids that want to live on this land better swear the same thing or gtfo."
That kind of thing.

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Dearest Father,

I write to you flush with victory and proud to have used the training of my youth to successfully vanquish the world of one more monster and lend aid to a friend. I consider this a promising start to my days of Errantry, I will be sure to make our House proud.
I have attached a further letter which Mother may find of interest, detailing a murder the interesting going-ons of the local nobility. Hopefully the latest information on the trial of the year may earn me some forgiveness. I am certain of the mans guilt and that Lord Norveski will justly punish him. I may have strengthened our position with House Norveski, I appear to have made a friend of a member of their trading partner House Rabe. Damien may have spoken with Lord Norveski recently, so we know he has least passed through here. I shall continue to keep an eye out for him.

Please tell Roselyn and Anastazja not to tease Halina anymore than they must to keep her head from the clouds. I think Mother would sooner burn the monster’s head rather than leave it lying around as a trophy, instead you will find enclosed a single Creeping Horror Egg. Tell Maryla not to scare her little sisters with it, I know already she herself is fearless. Fear not Father, it is unfertilized. The rest of the clutch I have sold, my next destination is the capital Fair Aubrey to stand my vigil. If you intend to send a letter it may find me there. I shall pick up something for the girls that will worry mother a little less than monster trophies.

Ever your loyal and grateful son,

Sir Emilie Andrei

’Right is Might’

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”Free of charge, Sir. I insist. John the tailor were a good man.” The innkeeper is kind enough to arrange the courier service you leave for the trial. We’ll say a prayer for ye, Sir. See’n justice is done and that.”

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House Norveski’s hall is greater than that of House Andrei, but that is to be expected given Grenoble is the largest town in Western Romaine. Banners, trophies and pennants of Norveski deeds over the ages make an impression. You spot the Creeping Horror head that Sir Simon Norveski spoke of, personally you think yours was far uglier. Thankfully this observance helps distract yourself from the great throng of people present. Most of them are local nobility, with only a few select town representatives privileged to witness the trial for the commoners.

Every eye in the room flickers over to Sir Hast Vancewell who is brought the centre of the room before Lord Norveski’s dias. While Vancewell looks worse for wear after a night in the dungeons, he isn’t currently clasped in irons. Lord Norveski raises a hand to silence the murmuring. He speaks of the charges, their gravity and whether anyone objects to his right to sit in judgement. None do, and the accused cannot object anyway.

”Then may the Almighty grant me wisdom in this hearing.”

Sergeant-at-Arms Tuck is called forth first, confirming the state of the homestead and victims as his patrol came upon the scene, as well as your arrival later. He noted that a fire had been started and later put out. Pools of blood inside indicated the bodies had been left to lie for some time before later being moved outside and covered respectably.

”In your opinion, Sergeant Tuck, does this indicate that the murderer and the one who moved the bodies and put out the fire were different people?” Unlike the adversarial system, Romaine trials place the judge as the sole investigator. There’s also no such thing as a leading question.

”I believe so, My Lord. Some time had clearly passed and the murderer would not have overstayed for any reason.“ The crowd murmurs as Lord Norveski nods and dismisses Sergeant Tuck after a few further questions. With a beckoned hand, you are called next before the lord’s seat in full view of House Norveski’s court.

”Sir Emilie Andrei, son of Lord Nikolai Andrei, you swear before Man and Almighty that you shall speak the truth, the whole truth, and forfeit your eternal soul to the Pit should you speak a lie. Do you so swear?”

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>>3154005

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”I so swear.” You fear your voice would betray your unease, but thank Adam you speak calmly and clearly.

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Mikail will be called to confirm your version after your account. As both he and Sergeant Tuck are commoner witnesses in a trial against a nobleman, your testimony is crucial to the case. Each correct answer adds +20DC to the trial persuasion check.

(1) “Could it not have been beastmen that were responsible?”
>No livestock was stolen, and no tracks were found. The murderers occurred inside, the sheathed sword and no sign of forced entries indicated it was not an attack from the Foe.
>Beastmen hate fire, they would not have set the house aflame. No tracks were found, and we did not notice their stench.

(2) “What first led you to believe that it was the accused that was responsible?
>He wielded a mace, the victim John was killed by a blunt blow to the back of the head.
>His lack of concern on the road and the absence of any other suspects.

(3) “What confirmed your suspicions when you caught up to the accused?”
>He had scratches on his hands from his last victim, the daughter. He wore gauntlets as we passed on the road to cover them.
>Only a novice would wear gauntlets that chaffed enough to draw blood. He stopped by the river to wash the blood of his victims off his hands.


(4) “How did the accused come to be your prisoner?” [Does not affect trial DC]
> In light of his blatant lies and obvious guilt, I lost my temper and attacked him immediately. I would have killed him where he stood had I not come to my senses and allowed him to surrender. It was at this point that he claimed his victims were only “hog-bedding, mud-slinging peasants. What do they matter?”
> I accused him of the crime and bade him surrender. He refused and I was forced to use violence to subdue him. It was at this point that he claimed his victims were only “hog-bedding, mud-slinging peasants. What do they matter?”

>>3154017
I'm not gonna cheat by looking back into the archives. Wish me luck.

>>No livestock was stolen, and no tracks were found. The murderers occurred inside, the sheathed sword and no sign of forced entries indicated it was not an attack from the Foe.

>He wielded a mace, the victim John was killed by a blunt blow to the back of the head.

>He had scratches on his hands from his last victim, the daughter. He wore gauntlets as we passed on the road to cover them.


> I accused him of the crime and bade him surrender. He refused and I was forced to use violence to subdue him. It was at this point that he claimed his victims were only “hog-bedding, mud-slinging peasants. What do they matter?”

I hope I got a few right. The second choice makes us seem a bit more measured. Don't really think we need the opposite in this situation.

>>3154029
Supporting

>>3154017
>No livestock was stolen, and no tracks were found. The murderers occurred inside, the sheathed sword and no sign of forced entries indicated it was not an attack from the Foe.

>He wielded a mace, the victim John was killed by a blunt blow to the back of the head.

>He had scratches on his hands from his last victim, the daughter. He wore gauntlets as we passed on the road to cover them.

> In light of his blatant lies and obvious guilt, I lost my temper and attacked him immediately. I would have killed him where he stood had I not come to my senses and allowed him to surrender. It was at this point that he claimed his victims were only “hog-bedding, mud-slinging peasants. What do they matter?”

Simply because Mikail will be called in to confirm our story and we "did" attack him before asking for his surrender.

>>3154065
Actually yeah changing to this. Better eat on the side of caution even if it may make people perceive us to be a bit impetous.

>>3154029
I'm seconding this as well, that last question's answer isnt the most truthful but y'know, it is what it is.

>>3154017
>>No livestock was stolen, and no tracks were found. The murderers occurred inside, the sheathed sword and no sign of forced entries indicated it was not an attack from the Foe.
>>He wielded a mace, the victim John was killed by a blunt blow to the back of the head.
>>He had scratches on his hands from his last victim, the daughter. He wore gauntlets as we passed on the road to cover them.
>> In light of his blatant lies and obvious guilt, I lost my temper and attacked him immediately. I would have killed him where he stood had I not come to my senses and allowed him to surrender. It was at this point that he claimed his victims were only “hog-bedding, mud-slinging peasants. What do they matter?”

>>3154017
Backing

>>3154029

>>3154017
Actually anon makes a good point, I don't trust Mikail to lie under pressure

Switching my vote here
>>3154182

to back

>>3154065

>>3154065
Supporting this

>>3154065
Supporting

>>3154065
Supporting

>>3154029
>>3154017
These are all correct. I remember the gauntlets specifically coming up.

From the relevant thread:
>Forgotten, on a scale of 1 to genocide, how justifiable is this kind of summary execution if someone were to ever find out?

>Assuming your version of events was accepted by all, you would legally be in the clear for a Law of Adam trial by combat challenge legally questionable in self-defence and illegal for an outright attack.

Of course, if anyone doesn't like it you can tell them to try you in the ring themselves depending on the accuser.

>>3154065
>>3154017

Picked the wrong one here >>3154701

> Are you forgetting something?

>>3154757
Fuck that's true and you're making me indecisive. I wonder if Mikail will back us or act like a pussy under the pressure of the trial. I'm not sure what to vote for

>>3154017

Agreeing with this anon >>3154065

>No livestock was stolen, and no tracks were found. The murderers occurred inside, the sheathed sword and no sign of forced entries indicated it was not an attack from the Foe.

>He wielded a mace, the victim John was killed by a blunt blow to the back of the head.

>He had scratches on his hands from his last victim, the daughter. He wore gauntlets as we passed on the road to cover them.

> In light of his blatant lies and obvious guilt, I lost my temper and attacked him immediately. I would have killed him where he stood had I not come to my senses and allowed him to surrender. It was at this point that he claimed his victims were only “hog-bedding, mud-slinging peasants. What do they matter?”

I guess reading through the archives like 4x to track down House Rabe's details helped some other details lodge into the old brain-pan. Sword sheathed due to not beastmen, John killed with bluntness, Gauntlet wearing on the road, and the fact is that he went full righteousness when we saw him. Also, should Hast try to be a shit and say WE were the ones killing the poor peasant people, neither we or Mikail are armed with any kind of blunt instrument, and the only other weapon in the house was a sword. If we wanted to kill them, they would've been hacked up, not beat to death.

>>3154788
Fuck, meant that we went full righteousness. He immediately tried to bribe us.

>>3152582
Also, am this anon. Stopped at a hotel on the way back home from vacation, and my ID's almost certainly going to change one more time before this thread is done.

>>3154065
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>No livestock was stolen, and no tracks were found. The murderers occurred inside, the sheathed sword and no sign of forced entries indicated it was not an attack from the Foe.
>He wielded a mace, the victim John was killed by a blunt blow to the back of the head.
>He had scratches on his hands from his last victim, the daughter. He wore gauntlets as we passed on the road to cover them.
> In light of his blatant lies and obvious guilt, I lost my temper and attacked him immediately. I would have killed him where he stood had I not come to my senses and allowed him to surrender. It was at this point that he claimed his victims were only “hog-bedding, mud-slinging peasants. What do they matter?”

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Persuasion Check: Lower social standing / Unreasonable request
>10DC
>Correct beastmen suspect answer +20DC
>Correct murder weapon answer +20DC
>Correct confirmation of suspicion answer +20DC
>Favoured harsh stance with Norveski siblings +1 Re-roll
>Secured Rabe trade and Lord Norveski’s favour +1 Re-roll
>Honest arrest answer: Possibility you will face charges yourself


Note: Burgermeister support only ensured a trial happened, it does not influence the outcome.
Note: Your honest arrest answer makes your account seem less fabricated to others, but puts you at risk of being charged yourself. Crit-fail effect is more likely but does not affect main trial roll.

Crit-fail & Double fails = Additionally to other results, you are charged with unlawful assault. These do not count as the 3 1d100.
0 = Sir Vancewell is found not guilty.
1 = Sir Vancewell is found guilty and must pay a serious fine.
2 = Sir Vancewell is found guilty and suffers heavy punishment, but escapes death on appeal to the Duchess Romaine.
3 = Sir Vancewell is found guilty. His noble blood lets him escape hanging. He is beheaded instead.
Crit-pass = Trial of the Century.

>70DC

3 rolls of 1d100. 2 re-rolls available (must link to roll and be same ip)

You can’t handle the Truth!

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>3154985
let's go lads

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>3154985

Rolled (1d00)

>>3154985

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>3154985

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>3154992
Re-rolling cause WTF are these dice.

>>3154998
Nice.
>>3154990
You should try re-rolling anon.

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>3154990
Re-rolling for king and country

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>>3154990
>>3154992

>>3154997
>>3154998
>>3155000

>3 Success close one

Wowser. I have to admit guys you did absolutely everything right choice-wise to make this trial go smoothly both now and in the lead-up, it's a good thing too because you needed every advantage and every re-roll to make it work in the end.

Montbrun and Romaine will be at each other's throats for a while, but you've ensured that your neighbour won't directly suffer for it. You have made a friend of both House Norveski and the townspeople, no small feat. Mother would be proud of securing the good relations with their strong neighbour, and you didn't even do anything except tell the truth.

>>3155005
Holy shit I was shitting my pants watching those dice come in. We were soo close to fucking that up. Thank god for re-rolls

>>3155005
>>3155007
Yeah DESU I would be raging inside if all our hard work up to this point would have been for nothing thanks to a bunch of dice rolls. Thank God everything worked out in the end.

Thread is archived here but updates will continue. Vote away, lawyer-knights.

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Sworn%20to%20Valour

>>3155005
Eagerly anticipating the write-up now, got a bit scared because posting started shitting itself when i tried to re-roll but it's all smiles

>>3155010
Ahahaha.

That's still gonna happen.

>>3155033
For now let's just enjoy Vancewell getting what he deserves. I'm sure given how the dice has been going in the future we'll have another Gabriel situation sigh.

> initial DC of 10
Aubres knight's skill doesn't sound so shit now, does it?

Good job to the rolling Anons, anyway. You saved the day.

>>3155005
Emile is clearly the best son.

Out of curiosity, if Emile chose the other option about the arrest's circumstances he would have been locked out of the 'Speaks Only Truth' oath, yes?

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So, to recap, the sound of names by regions :

>Aubres = French
>Romaine = Polish/Hungarian or French
>Motte-Fallavon = ???
>Pascae = ???
>Romaine = ???
>Montbrun = ???

Any idea for the other regions ? I propose Italian or Spanish sounding names for Pascae. This seems appropriate for a region mainly oriented towards the sea and trade.

>>3155456
>For Pascae Norman and English names I think, given that Langland is across the sea and both seem to have similar values.

>>3155456
Montburn has german names, like Rabe

>>3155005

Fucking A. Shame I missed the rolling because of driving on the highway, but probably would have rolled a crit or dubs fail and fucked it up for everybody.

>Mother can't really reeeeeeee about errantry when we show Emile did gud.

>>3155511
Normandy doesn't have english names though, if anything it's England that has englicised Norman names
I would expect Norman/Frank names like Eudebert, Godefroy and Childeric

>>3155456
>Romaine
The names so far have been pretty Slavic. Norveski, Andrei, Nikolai, Mikail

>Aubres
All the names that or first, ill-fated knight had available were all French.

>Montbrun
So far appears to be German in naming. But the mountainous terrain could signify Austria/ Switzerland.

>Pascae
Seafaring, beaches, wealthy merchants. I don't think we've seen any names yet but could be Italian, Spanish or even Portuguese

>Fallavon
I'm at a loss

>>3155021
By the way when you update the pastebin don't forget that we have the Mark Of Cain trait.

>>3155736
I'd say it's just a mix of European names in general; after all Vancewell doesn't really sound Germanic.

>>3155121
>Out of curiosity, if Emile chose the other option about the arrest's circumstances he would have been locked out of the 'Speaks Only Truth' oath, yes?
Absolutely. And under such a serious oath, you would have needed to perform penance to be able to unlock that vow again.

>>3155757
Roger that.

>>3155780
You're correct, the names in Canton are a lot more interchangeable than they were in continental Europe. If a name matches the slavic/french/german etc origin of the region that will more often imply that they are quite and old house, probably around when Canton was being ruled by individual generals.

>>3156117
So Vancewell is a relatively young noble house.

>>3156206
Yes, though relatively young can still mean a few hundred years. And there's also the possibility of marriage or switched vassals between Duchies, especially on the borders.

>>3156316
I assume then that our House has been around for a long time then.

>>3156117
Oh god, I had forgotten the oath.

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>3 Success

Lord Norveski may be an ageing man but his wits are sharp and his voice strong. His questions are ruthless in their demand for detail. You do not doubt that any inconsistency in your account would have been mercilessly scrutinised. But the Almighty is with those who speak truth, you answer each of his queries confidently and with a steady voice, the gathered crowd gasps at your description of the evidence of his guilt. Were this not Romaine, those of fairer sex would have been asked to leave before you were questioned on the bodies and the full extent of Vancewell’s depredation. But Romani women are made of stronger stuff.

As your testimony continues the room becomes steadily more hostile towards Vancewell as you convince. The space between the accused and the onlookers literally grows as they gradually shift away. You do not omit your loss of temper, even when it would have been in your best interest to leave the details of the day a bit fuzzy.

”You freely admit you attacked the accused without warning?” Lord Vancewell asks, puzzled. ”You understand this is a crime? Why would you say such a thing?”

”I am under oath to speak the truth, and that is the whole truth My Lord.” You say without hesitation. ”I would not offend this court or the Almighty with a lie, even by omission. The accused’s own blatant lies and ignoble actions were what drove me to act in rage“

”I see. As you have said, we are held to a higher standard. Cain showed us the strength of rage, but Adam warned that we should not be blinded by it.” ”In light of the circumstances, and your candour, I will defer your penance to the local Clergy.”

”Of course, My Lord.” You bow your head, acknowledging the mild reprimand. ”I would also state that my squire had no part on it, My Lord. The loss of temper was mine alone.”

”Yes, your honesty does you credit, Sir Andrei.” Lord Norveski considers you for a few moments. When he smiles at you, it is both in his face and his eyes. ”That is sufficient, young knight. You are excused.”

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Mikail is called forward for his testimony. With the eyes of dozens of nobility and town well-to-do on him, the boy looks as nervous as a lamb in a direwolf den. Unused to public speaking, the boy stammers through most of the questions directed him. The boy doesn’t contradict anything you say, but there is a lot of guesswork on his behalf. You told him if he doesn’t know the answer then he should say as much. He says that a lot, but otherwise corroborates your version.

Sir Vancewell’s own testimony is full of even further bare-faced lies. He claims that you murdered the folk, he never even met you on the road until he was attacked without warning. It falls apart under Lord Norveski’s questioning. If Vancewell never met you prior, how did the attack come to take place further north up the road? Why does the crime scene indicate two separate visits, hours apart, before the patrol arrived. Vancewell’s frantic responses grow more and more desperate and less and less likely as it continues. By the end of it, no one doubts his guilt.

Judgement is passed. Sir Hast Vancewell is found guilty on all counts of murder and rape. The sentence is given. The penalty is death by beheading.

”As they are of noble blood, the guilty party will not suffer death by hanging. The execution shall be performed by blade, as is their noble privelige.” Lord Norveski mutters just loud enough for all to hear. ”Despite their ignoble nature… Does the guilty party wish to appeal?”

”Yes, of course!” Sir Hast Vancewell yelps, eyes wide. ”The Duchess will surely listen to reason and disregard this whole insane mockery of a trial!”

”I must protest, Your Lordship.” You recognise the Order Reginae knight the moment he steps forward. Sir Robert Gilbern, who you discussed monster-hunting with prior to heading north to Grenmire.

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>>3156489

[3/3]

”The Queen wishes that his sentence be carried out without delay. I shall perform the execution summarily, today.” A Queensman through and through, you recall Sir Gilbern was in Romaine on a mission he would speak nothing of. I don’t know what that Queensman offered you, but I can assure you it’s not worth it. That’s what Vancewell said when you captured him. Vancewell claimed to have powerful allies, but perhaps those friends have powerful enemies of their own.

Sir Vancewell’s shoulders slump even further. ”What? No, you can’t do this… ”

The members of the Order Reginae often benefit from the Queens long reaching immunity to most Canton laws. Execution of a noble before their appeal was heard would be considered murder in Romaine… unless it was carried out at the bidding of the Queen.

”Though I would be glad to be done with this affair.” Lord Norveski grumbles, taken aback. ”I cannot allow it without the Queens own writ.”

”And on my word you shall have it.” Sir Gilbern says, now standing directly between yourself and the prisoner. ”As Mater Reginae’s representative, I would perform my duties now. If you wish, I shall remain after the execution until a letter with her seal arrives to confirm my instructions.”

Lord Norveski surprises the room by turning to you. ”What say you, Sir Andrei?”

While His Lordship has not been so rude as to say so aloud in front of a room full of peerage, the implication is clear. He believes that you are apolitical in this affair, whereas even the Queen is not…

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>”Those murdered were your subjects, Your Lordship. This is a Romani affair, not the Crowns. Her Excellency the Duchess will stand by you.” [Haughty]

>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

>”I must surely deny Sir Gilbern, Your Lordship. I demand to take this murderer’s head myself. He is a stain on the order of knighthood.” [Idealist]

The trial being over, you switch back to Your Lordship as you are not in his service as witness.

>>3156496
>>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

I'm not sure Vancewell should be left alive for much longer, looking at this in a purely pragmatic way for our survival.

>>3156496
>>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

He's going to be executed shortly and I'm sure Lord Norveski is indifferent as to when he's killed. I think we should wait until we get the go ahead, as to appease the Queen.

>>3156496
>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

I see no real reason to refuse.

Sure, the Order Reginae is somehow interefering, but the outcome would be the same nor this is a crucial trial (as far as we know). Sure, Vancewell is throwing the name of the Duchess around but he doesn't sound like a political powerhouse - he likely hopes someone else will save his ass only to find out he's a sacrificable fish in a big pond.

There's a power of play of sorts. If it gets cunts like Vancewell killed I can't say I'm too opposed to it though.

>>3156496
>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]
I would really like to take this guy's head ourselves. But we should be cautious about offending anyone. The haughty route might offend the queen. The idealist route might offend Norveski and the queen by making such demands.

>>3156496
>>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

>>3156631
But we are a Kingsman...I feel like this would display an allegiance which we don’t have.

We should just defer to the Lord’s judgement:
>”Those murdered were your subjects, Your Lordship. This is a Romani affair, not the Crowns.

>>3156496
>”I must surely deny Sir Gilbern, Your Lordship. I demand to take this murderer’s head myself. He is a stain on the order of knighthood.” [Idealist]

This prick demanded trial by combat once already.

Let's allow him this one last mercy. Though he is clearly guilty, he can die in combat rather than bound and trussed.

> more for our glory than his.

Allow us to make up for the shame of attacking him earlier.

>>3156631
Not if we do it as a combatant, instead of an executioner.

>>3156742
>>3156747
Let's not risk injury without just cause. He is a dead man with nothing to lose; we are a Knight with a future ahead of us. I think it is best not to risk it at all.

>>3156741
Being a Kingsman doesn't mean we should actively slight the queen and her people. It's just when push comes to shove we support the king. This just seems like a poor time to take a stand against the Queen's wishes.

>>3156496
>>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

>>3156496
>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

While I'm not a fan of being a diplomancer the queens justice is the highest religious if not legal authority.

>>3156496
>>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

>>3156765
I just want to undo our previous stain from attacking him.

Also it would be a way to give some honour to his house so they don't come back at us, or so we don't get tied to the Queensguard.

>>3157532
Confessing in court as we've done and doing our penance with the church will achieve that without pissing anyone off. He literally raped and murdered people, his honor is gone, we aren't responsible for that.

>>3157537
Penance and redemption can only be offered to those who fall.

I thought people wanted to play Noble Knight Quest.

>>3157544
Except we literally have to do penance with the church for illegally attacking another knight

>”In light of the circumstances, and your candour, I will defer your penance to the local Clergy.”

>>3157565
Yeah, I was trying for 3 birds with one stone.

>>3156496
>>”I must surely deny Sir Gilbern, Your Lordship. I demand to take this murderer’s head myself. He is a stain on the order of knighthood.” [Idealist]

>>3156496
>”I must surely deny Sir Gilbern, Your Lordship. I demand to take this murderer’s head myself. He is a stain on the order of knighthood.” [Idealist]
God I love your writing QM.

>>3156496
>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

>>3156496
>”I must surely deny Sir Gilbern, Your Lordship. I demand to take this murderer’s head myself. He is a stain on the order of knighthood.” [Idealist]

This practically confirms that he wasn't lying when he said he had powerful allies (the Crown Prince and Duke of Montbrun) backing him. I hope our Mother can make a marriage alliance with the Norveskis (maybe have one of our sisters marry their eldest son and heir?) because we're going to need every powerful ally we can get, very powerful people are going to be coming after us from now on.

>>3154993
>>3154997
This is my ID btw.

>>3157837
I don't understand how him having powerful allies allegedly means we should step on peoples toes here by demanding we kill him ourself

>>3157878
Oh, yeah. That's because i don't think we should show any political allegiance with any faction yet.

>>3157896
Oh fair enough. I'm not sure letting the herald of the Queen kill this guy is showing political allegiance but I understand where you are coming from

>>3157837
No, this confirms he can claim some powerful allies will back him...except that I'm very skeptical that the idiot is anything more than a pawn - and pawns are so very unimportant in the great scheme of things.

No powerful man is going to waste time and efforts on avenging Vancewell - especially not after the idiot got apprehended by the first no-name knight on the road for a dumb crime.

TL;DR wariness is good, paranoia isn't.

>>3157905
Anyway, after this is done we can always talk to Rabe;find out more about Montbrun politics and Vancewell's so-called 'friends' at court.

>>3157899
Perhaps, but i fear the Queen may be a Cersei-tier character. If that is the case, i would oppose absolutely anything to do with her. We should wait until we meet the royal family in the Capital. After that, we can decide who we support.

>>3157905
Avenging Sir Hast himself really isn't the issue. He clearly had an important mission to do and we stopped him from accomplishing it. If Sir Hast was a mere unimportant pawn, then the Queen wouldn't have cared about his fate and how fast he receives his death.

>>3157914
If anything, not letting the Queen's representative kill Vancewell is as much a political statement as our current course. Once we chose to drag him to court, we already started to play the political game, even if Lord Norveski considers us to be 'apolitical' in this matter.

>>3157914
Opposing every decision someone makes because you don't like them, or even because they are monstrous, is a bit short sighted. In this particular decision either we kill Vancewell or the Herald does. Considering the Herald is here acting on behalf of the Royal family, who are the the rightful rulers of all of us, it seems unwise to cross. Especially because the outcome doesn't change. Vancewell still dies and we come across as petty and glory seeking or outright egotistical to think we can take his place and met out justice.

>>3157914
>>3157921
Basically I see letting the Queensman kill Vancewell as us basically side stepping the whole thing and remaining as uninvolved as possible

>>3157922
Also cultivating a positive relationship with Sir Gilbern may be advantageous since we're heading towards the capital anyway.

>>3157914
> Perhaps, but i fear the Queen may be a Cersei-tier character.
I'm more worried about the prince being Joffrey 2.0, if Vancewell's rants are to be believed.

> He clearly had an important mission to do and we stopped him from accomplishing it.
He had a mission he believes is important. It could be or not.

For all we know he could be a simple messenger that can be replaced. Hell, he could be a decoy for the *real* mission in order to deceive the Order Reginae or the Queen just wants him dead because he raped some woman in Aubres too.

I understand where you're coming from, but I don't think we're at the "Send assassins after him" stage yet.

>>3157920
>>3157921
>>3157922
>>3157924

Even so, i still stand by that we shouldn't show any allegiance to any political faction until we get to know the royal family and their agenda.

>>3157925
Whether he was a simple messenger or not doesn't matter. He clearly had something important to do and we prevented that. The Queen had Sir Robert go after him even before he did his crimes, so she certainly wasn't after him for his crimes. She clearly wanted to prevent him from accomplishing whatever he wanted to. She wouldn't care how fast he dies if it was otherwise.

>>3157943
Anon, denying Sir Gilbern's request is a political statement as of its own already.

>>3156496
>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]

Hey guys I just caught up with the archives. I only read the first thread briefly earlier before adding it to my backlog, but now I'm in this

>>3157947
Yeah, a statement of neutrality that we didn't capture Sir Hast for political reasons. We captured him ourselves for his crimes and we get to end him ourselves. What they perceive is up to them.

>>3157968
Your view of this whole neutrality thing is a bit skewed in my opinion anon, I gotta disagree

>>3157954
Welcome friend. What are you thoughts on the quest so far? What did you think of Sir Gabriel's fate? What kind of waifu should Sir Emile have?

>>3157977
That's fine by me.

>>3157982
>sir gabriel
An unfortunate victim of the whims of Dice God
>waifu
It's too early to think about such things

>>3156496
>>3157997
Speaking of Sir Gabriel, are we going to meet his family house now that we're going to Aubres?

>>3157982
> Waifu

Mikhail.

>>3158023
Totally agree

>>3158018
We really need to train Mikail soon btw. He can't stay as our chore boy forever if we want him to be accepted into the Roiguard.

>>3158032
Oh, we'll train him to be our whoreboy for as long as we want.

We got that Big Daddy energy.

>>3158046
How do I delete somebody else's post?

>>3158053
You can't sadly.

>>3158046
Git outta here fag

>>3156466
>Forgotten uses the shield I made
Makes me feel all giddy

>”The Queen’s Heralds speak with Her voice. Mater Reginae approves of your judgement, Your Lordship, and would see justice done without delay.” [Hearty]
This is not strictly a “Romani affair” in my opinion, since it involves both Montburn and Romani lords, so i suppose this falls under royal jurisdiction

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>>3158046
>Tries to insert his homosex fantasies on our knight

>>3158528
Forgotten said he'd write it, not the smug, but unspoken homosexual subtext and erotic tension? It's a whole thing with "Hearty".

Was nobody else here involved in character creation?

We so gonna kiss dudes "chastely" on the lips and sinfully when it's dinner time with bootyhole on the menu. Gonna flex that ass so hard it's gonna bring a whole new term to the angry fist(ing) of God.

Gonna find a Dragon and lay him. Pretty sure that's Knight 101 right there.

>>3159567
I wonder what's with this quest that it attracts all kinds of weird posters.....

>>3159567
Going to make sure to vote against every single one of your decisions from now on

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>>3159618
Oohs, but what if I vote for the thing you want?

Sexy man ass toned by squats and JOLLY GOOD COOPERATION? We can have our cock and eat it too, it's not like you've never lusted after a "fair maiden" before.

>>3159608
Nothing weird about wanting to slay some Bussy.

Or sec is nothing but people being weird.

It would be better than pining over Kuckanova like Anons did last quest. Also no unborn child slaying out of short sighted revenge on the mother, damning the MC to live as a monstrous mockery of man malice filled and fueled with a sentence of damnation eternal in the literal sense when they finally fall.

Have some fun with it you faggot.

>>3159654
I mean you're being the faggot here so you do you I guess.

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Jesus Christ, you are still gaying it up?

>>3159750
Seems we can't go a thread without people either having long-ass arguments that no one cares about or just plain shitposting.

oh wow, a gay person letting everyone know how gay he is
how unexpected
*yawn*

>>3159755
Nigger it's 4chan. This post >>3159669 is pretty much straight up what the site is for.

> brings up getting some dick and people shocked at your existence.

>>3159837
people aren't shocked at your existence, you're just acting like a faggot attention whore

>>3159853
Yet you're the one acting super butt hurt that Emilie might get some "sword" action.

Homo Knights best knights.

>>3159956
i'm not upset at the thought of it. i don't care if the character ends up being gay. there's no evidence that he is, you're just being a faggot attention whore who acts exactly like the fetish inserters who plague qst and fiction.live. you have a dumb faggot justification for forcing gay shit then you act like everyone's attacking you when they call you out for being an attention whore

face it, you want everyone to marvel at how gay you are

>>3159567
>this pierces the dragon's hide
I said it technically didn't break any knight vows haha.

I'm okay with #nohomo bath scenes and jolly bromance cooperation, you can make of that what you will so long as this is kept as a lighthearted personal interpretation of things.

>>3159985
If we're being serious for a moment here, I'm okay with innuendo but I don't know if I could pull off a serious closet-gay knight. And, to be perfectly honest, that does sound a bit like something you'd find on akun.

>>3159956
>Emilie
>Strong
>Not topping

To the Pit with you, ye bundle-of-sticks.

>>3160100
Shouldn't his name be Emile? Emilie is a females name i think.

>>3160118
Forgotten has caught the gay

>>3160100
He's taken the whole "Bear of Andrei" a little too far

>caring about if a character is gay or not

Just dont make it utter fetish tier or pandering to >>3159654 dingus here

>>3160388
Romances are without fail the worst part of every quest I've ever read and I just don't care for them, doubly so for a gay romance

>>3159654
Take fetish shit to akun, its better off there than here

>>3160118
It is Emile, you're right. How long have I been typing Emilie instead? At least the archive is correct.

>>3160499
I disagree only because a small number of quest have pulled off successful romantic relationships that read and invest well.

BCQ is of course among those that have pulled it off.

>>3160689
Mecha Space Pirate Quest.

>>3160065
> so long as this is kept as a lighthearted personal interpretation of things.

Well yeah. It's just a quest.

>>3160118
It's in your head now. Maybe Emilie is a "strict top".

>>3160689
>BCQ
>Successful romance

Anon, I...

>>3160730
That stabbing to the face was steamy

>>3160730
So many dead children. 4 that we were responsible for. The Emperor, our unborn son, Kid, Jenny.

>>3160740
I meant responsible as in in direct control over. Not all the peasant children poisoned and starved by out actions. Or eaten by demons.

>>3160730
Failure of the romance is considered succesful its the execution I'm talking about.

Both bitchface and captain were great romances that failed and it was awesome.