There will be a few updates in succession rather than one today to make up for the shortfall from the last two days.

first for fuck beastmen

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Many years from now, not too far from home.

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

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

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

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

”Fine, fine. One more story. Ain’t any of us going anywhere…” The innkeep grumbles, wiping his hands on his apron as he fetches another mug of ale. The storm had died down some but it was nonetheless insanity to be out during a night of twin sisters. Folk went missing in the dark all the time in such knights…

>>3173684
Can't wait for how we embarrass ourself.

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>>3173694
Well said, squire.

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>>3173702

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[1/2]

>>3173718
what a bitch

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>>3173718

[2/2]

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

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

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

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

For the sin of wrath your penitence is...

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

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

As discussed before Romaine is a heavily faithful Duchy that views their vigil against Ardenne as a sacred duty. Such penitence for a minor outburst of anger would be considered extreme in other duchies.
This is a summary punishment and not held against you at all via reputation. Consider it the equivalent of getting a speeding ticket as opposed to appearing in court for a serious DUI.

>>3173748
>>An hour spent knelt in prayer on the hard stone wearing naught but sackcloth. Reflect on your sin. [Haughty + Idealist]

>>3173748
>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain. [Hearty + Idealist]
There is nothing to reflect on; we are a man of action. Failure is normal on the harsh path that we walk.

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

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

>>3173748
>An hour spent knelt in prayer on the hard stone wearing naught but sackcloth. Reflect on your sin. [Haughty + Idealist]
Insert thinking man statue here

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

Purify thyself

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

>>3173748
>An hour spent knelt in prayer on the hard stone wearing naught but sackcloth. Reflect on your sin. [Haughty + Idealist]

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

Her rejection stung our dear knight. Ought we pursue her later, lads?

>>3173748
>>Subdued self-flagellation with a cord or thick rope. Enough to sting, but not draw blood. Temper your anger with pain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[1/?]

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>>3174361

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

+1 Step on the Path of Cain

Father Brendan intones softly as you enact penitence on yourself.

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

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

You were weak. *thwack*

Your were angry. *thwack*

Anger is a double-edged sword. *thwack*

You must wield it. *thwack*

It must not wield you. *thwack*

You were weak. *thwack*

You were angry…

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

[2/3]

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

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>>3174446

[3/3]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

> Pressing Sir Gilbern for some indication of what he does for the Queen. You don’t expect much information, but some context for his involvement would be appreciated. [Idealist]

>>3174645
> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

>>3174645
>> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
I assume we're supposed to keep track of his whereabouts?

>>3174645
>>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

A traveling companion with us seems like a fine investment.

>>3174645
>Pressing Sir Gilbern for some indication of what he does for the Queen. You don’t expect much information, but some context for his involvement would be appreciated. [Idealist]

Everything else feels like a trap, "stealing" one of the Norveski brothers is likely to anger Lord Norveski like reminding him of whatever our brother did to originally piss him off. Talking to Natalia is asking for another verbal humiliation but this time in front of a crowd and the caravan talk is likely to be seen beneath the present company.

>>3174672
Your Father has not charged you with that task, though you know he is worried.

>>3174700
Is he simply questing/on Errantry or is he wanted for anything?

>>3174645
>> Compliment Lady Natalia Norveski. You are persistent, if nothing else. Lady Norveski would be a fine catch, you just have to show her you’re worth her time. [Haughty] + [Courtship roll (22DC)]
>> Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

N-Notice me m'lady

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

This was established somewhat in creation and the first Andrei thread, I believe.

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Hey fellas, I've got to go so I'm going to leave this vote open for now. I'll call a roll later and be back to the 1-per-day update schedule tomorrow.

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

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

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

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

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

>>>Sworn Enemy
*Your utter destruction is their primary goal. They will willingly risk harm to their own interests for the opportunity to frustrate yours. The Frozen Straits will melt before they make amends with you.*

>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

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

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

Money and bros - good times

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

Save the monster hunting talk until we are deeper in our cups so ignore this >>3174874

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

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

>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

>>3174446
Huzzah! Finally we don't know what path we're picking and not voting according to that!


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

Talk about the young lass we left behind, and what our expectations are of her. After all, if a little girl was willing to go forth, we gotta be even bigger damn heroes. It's not just about killing monsters, it's about saving people and building a future for those we protect.

>>3174838
> Hashing out a better deal with Lord Norveski and Burgermeister Keyes on this caravan proposal. If you wish to expand your wealth, this peasant commercial venture could be profitable. [Hearty]

If we get the Brothers on side with us, could their support balance out the DC malus if we bring this up next? Or could we discuss it with the Burgermeister and get his support as well in explaining it and selling it to the Count?

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

> a priest saying 'Rejoice'
Is this a Fate reference?

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

I don't expect much from Gilbern but at least Anons will no longer shadowrun all the time.

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

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

{{{MONEY}}}
This will make the norveski's some cash too if they had any sense, maybe we could even combine it with bringing one of the brothers along, to oversee their interests in the more expensive AND profitable caravan

>>3174645
>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

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

>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]

>Pressing Sir Gilbern for some indication of what he does for the Queen. You don’t expect much information, but some context for his involvement would be appreciated. [Idealist]

>>3174838
>UKNOWN
So we have allies (well, friends) we're not even aware of?

And I assume the Unknowns in Neutral are just people we've met/heard about

>>3174645
>Asking Lord Norveski after your brother. The circumstances of his being here were never really clear to you, but His Lordship can probably help you ensure that Damien is safe. [Idealist]
Emile is a family man first and foremost

>>3175671
One of the unknowns could be the lord where Glasdale was living. We helped him and his people but we never got introduced. He didn't seem to be too concerned with what was happening either. So, this lord is aware of us but to him we are just another sword that could be used for his own good.

I would think the unknown in the political affiliates, is whoever the Queensman is tied to. Either he is part of band of knights or even his house. They may at least consider us a friendly party

>>3174645
>Regaling the Norveski brothers with your battle against the Creeping Horror of Grenmire. You sensed a bit of wanderlust during your last conversation. [Hearty] + [Potential Companion] [Reasonable Persuade Check]

>>3174645

>>3176060

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

>>3174645

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

Going with this because I'm curious as all hell about just what he was up to while in Grenoble. The Venture is interesting, but can probably wait. The brothers are probably better off back here than on the road with us, and it's too soon to start going after Natalia again. We should probably invest in some courtly attire soon, since not all of our battles are going to be with steel in the future.

>>3176436
>should probably invest in some courtly attire soon
This. Plus thinking about how we can go about increasing our social standing. The Bear of Andrei is probably most noticable on the field of battle. Adding a few more stories to our repertoire is probably the fastest and easiest (although also the deadliest) means of increasing our status

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>>3174645
Bro: 12
Deal: 8
Story: 6
Queen: 3
Flirt: 1

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


Persuade Roll

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


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

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

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

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

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>3176781
Time for potential alienation!

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>3176781

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>3176781

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>3176781

>>3176786
>>3176787
>>3176791
We are doing good.

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>3176781
Please caravan

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>3176781

Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>3176781
This goes to the caravan!

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>3176781
Caravan down!

>>3176846
>>3176840
>>3176834
>>3176828
Looks like we can't hold our liqueur

Too greedy everyone. We're making a drunken spectacle of ourselves.

>>3176858
To be fair, that second batch of rolls would have failed without the inebriated penalty. It may have been better not to roll at all, but a drunken spectatle will only affect individual opinion of you. It at least won't be lethal to the partnership (short of a critfail).

>>3176858
At the moment we got:
3 successes on Bro
1 success on Deal
0 success on story
and still need one more roll

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>3176781

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

>>3176887

Well, at least there's solace in the fact that literally all of our fails on each section were high enough that even if we weren't piss-ass drunk at the time, we still would have failed at each roll. Time for fall-out!

>>3176887
And we got shitfaced telling the story
Meh only first one was of importance, and it was aced
the other two were bonuses

>not getting shit faced telling a story
Who does that? Real men get hammered and exaggerate

>>3176971
Yeah I was expecting a slight bonus to the story roll due to the inebriation instead of a malus
Not for the srs bsnss stuff like negociating a better deal, but for telling a story to the brother for sure

>>3176988
Also while we're getting drunk I'm sure the rest of the table would as well, which means that they wouldn't exactly be thinking straight either.

>>3176988
Yeah, but have you ever sat around listening to a drunk trying to tell a story?

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

Except with more belching and aimless dead-end sentences.

Goddamn you guys got greedy. Should have just done two at most.

>>3177572
That wouldn't change anything tho

>>3177572
Man I just wanted to do trade and tell exciting stories

>>3177585
Each of the failures will probably damage our relations a bit. Just two would have mitigated.

>>3177612
blame Forgotten. Nobody voted to do three we just amuse him with our dice failures. I doubt our drunken failures will cause too much damage. Plus, look at the bright side. We are going to learn some about our brother.

All of these failures makes it wonderfully clear we are not really a creature of court, I say we roll with it.

>>3176895
Yeah, we really gotta come up with some actual plans to jew DC mods here.

Never trust the die.

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

Maybe next time in this situation it would be better to vote first on how many actions we plan on doing and THEN what actions to do.

>>3178244
Agreed

>>3178244
I'm all for munchkining rolls but I feel like this is just a case of Emile not being built for Courtly Intrigues and personally I think its for the best as having a character who is good at everything is pretty sueish.

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

as an asidemaking DC penalties for stuff not considered like drinking during a meal and other minor things is a good way to encourage in character thinking.

>>3178439
It's not munchkin, it's preparation and planning.

We aren't picking stats and bonuses to cheese the system , we're putting in work in setting to create advantages.

>>3178544
it's by definition mucnhkin if you are going to ''jew the system''

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

not yet

>>3178570
It's pedantic to argue it's munchkin because of a turn of phrase.

That's like saying it's munchkin to use arms and armor.

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>3 Success
>You not only know your brother's current location, you also know where he's going.

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

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


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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[3/3]

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Will you take out a loan from the Grenoble moneylenders? (A loan must pay its Wealth value back +1 after a year. Repaying a loan allows larger loans in the future as the earn the trust of local lenders)
>Do not borrow Wealth
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)

>>3178602
>>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.

>Buy Shares (How many?)
2

>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)
2

Fuck it, nothing ventured, nothing gained. We will protect this shit with out life and hope we don't get scammed

>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (3)
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)
Are we being paid upfront or after caravan reach its destination?
I think this allows us to gets the most. We should be able to infest that 2 wealthy couple of times.

>>3178604
I honestly don't think anyone in medieval times was so trusting as to pay their caravan guards (or even their armies) up front.

>>3178603
Supporting

>>3178603
supporting

>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
Buy only a share of 1 wealth and don't take any loans

>>3178620
Supporting

>>3178620
Supporting

>>3178602
Hold now lads. Let's think about this. Joining the caravan sounds like easy money. But, would Sir Rabe get antsy baby-sitting a caravan? Do we even care? It's likely he only travels with us to Aubrey then we part ways again but if he is someone that could join us for extended adventures we would want to boost his loyalty. Maybe we can ask him before making the decision.

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

>>3178599
>some tracker of renown
At least this sounds interesting and has potential.

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

As for the money lending, it is a gamble admittedly but it's one we can help reduce the risk on at least. Since we are protecting the caravan it should be arriving safely, free from damage or "highway taxes" so that'll increase its value and its return. Beyond that though you are right, it's a bit of a risk. If we get fucked on trade though we can be a little more conservative until we pay back our debts. All in all I think it's worth a shot for the potential returns (besides it's fun)

>>3178632
I guess the other thing is it mathematically sound to borrow money to invest? Do we return more than we have to pay back?

>>3178602
I will change from this >>3178604
To that>>3178603

>>3178646
Each wealth must be payed back +1 after a year. So if we borrow 2 wealth as I suggested we'd have to pay back 4. We are gaining 1 wealth already just for guarding the caravan so we still need to make at least 3 wealth off the trade deals to break even.

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

Basically we are relying on this being a sound investment (helped by our protecting the caravan from danger and exploitation via bandits or corrupt guards) and the lengthy time we have to pay back our loan should things go poorly. It is a gamble for certain but I don't think the odds are too heavily against us.

>>3178646
>Do we return more than we have to pay back?
Yes. That's how loans work.
We borrow 2 after a year we need to pay 3.
Idk how long travel will take. But we should be able to easily pay that back with plenty time to spare.

>>3178653
To add to this, as we are investing 2 wealth I think things would have to go exceedingly poorly for us fail to break even at the very least. We may not end up rolling in dough but I think we'll come out at least slightly ahead

>>3178655
>>3178653
>>3178646

Oh and it looks like I misunderstood how much we'll owe. It's the value of the loan "+1". So we'd owe 3 not 4, that's my mistake

>>3178653
I suppose we would have time to invest the money further. That's the upside. If we can get that money invested several different times in the year then we would come out ahead.
>>3178655
I was talking about the return on the investment vs the interest of the loan

>>3178659
right so borrowing just 1 makes no sense. You would be paying 100% interest vs 50% if you borrow 2. It's 2 or nothing.

very well
>>3178603
supporting

>>3178664
Exactly, that's why I want to borrow 2 and invest 2. I feel like that will maximize our potential income whilst keeping the risks relatively low.

>>3178667
First i thought to invest 3 as that would give us bigger profit. But that would leave us with 2 gold. If we would find something worth buying, on the way. We couldn't afford it or it would live us piss poor. 3 gold give us more room.

>>3178682
Yeah honestly I almost switched my vote to yours but investing 3 gold would make us just a bit too poor for my liking. Temporarily at least.

> All these fails at diplomacy
AUBREY KNIGHTS UBER ALLES

> Apparently the Burgermeister's wife's second-cousin is in charge of the caravan itself, some tracker of renown from beyond the Montbrun passes
My Thot Senses are tingling.

>>3178700
The cousin is most likely a guy just saying.

>>3178700
Are you talking about the Burger's wife or the tracker, because I don't see why the tracker would be a woman and I don't see why you would think that about the wife

>>3178717
>>3178724
From this passage:
>All very exotic, though you question putting such a profitable venture in the hands of a foreigner. He assures you that she will not ask anything untoward of your station, though you note that his multiple chins tremble slightly at that last sentence
I gathered that the cousin is a woman since 'she' was used. Maybe I'm wrong though.

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>>3178741
Oh, right, I forgot OP is one of those "equal opportunities in medieval times" questers for a second there and assumed he was talking about the wife

>>3178745
Not true. Only in Romaine is it not completely frowned upon to have women of arms

>>3178745
Although she better be butch as hell. Flannel wearing, softball playing, flat top hair cut, and a few too many chin hairs. None of this tv lesbian stuff

>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (3)
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)

Balls deep. I don't really want to spend a lot of time doing this stuff so we might as well get set up as much as possible now.

>>3178602
Also, since we made an ass of ourselves, has this made us realize we could use some education in courtly manners?

Something to look into when we find a person who is good at that and amenable towards teaching us. Maybe we could spend some of that wealth from the caravan and hire a tutor.

>>3178760
Or perhaps we may run into a potential companion in the future that is well versed in the ways of courtly life,who knows?

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>>3178746
I was mostly thinking about BCG when saying that though we did have the experience of that one peasant girl so far

>>3178764
True. BCQ was a little 3rd wave feminism in that regard

>>3178603
Suporting as long as usury is not a sin in Canton.

>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.

>Buy Shares (How many?)
1

>Do not borrow Wealth

>>3178603
I'll support this

>>3178602
>>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.

No shares or borrowing wealth. What manner of knight makes his fortune like a damned merchant?

>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (How many?)
1
>Do not borrow Wealth

>>3178908
Rich knights

>>3178908
An intelligent knight that doesn't want to live life as a pauper? OP has already stated that it's normal to get involved in investments such as these

Should we join the Dragon Guard at some point in the future?

>>3178602
>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy Shares (How many?)
2
>Borrow Wealth (Max 2)
>>3179090
I rarer we visit all pilgrimage site in Canton before we visit the one in Carthage and consider joining the Dragon Guard

>>3179185
Let's survive our first real beastman encounter before we start drawing plans on the comet

>>3179353
For >>3179090

>>3178604
>>3178602
I'll support this. Or >>3178603 is good too.

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

What are we, a miser afraid of poverty to the point of being a coward who doesn't have faith he can defend it.

>>3178620
Supporting

>>3178745
Aw come on, I at least try to demonstrate that they're rare.

>>3178748
You've pretty much described the only female caravan guard. You guys forget though that a tracker/caravan-master doesn't necessarily require GAINS.

>>3180286
>>Suggesting gains aren't always a requirement
Absolute_Disgust.webm

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>Yes, you are in no rush and would welcome the company.
>Buy 2 Shares
>Borrow 2 Wealth
>You currently have 3 Wealth

The Next Morning, Grenoble Town Square

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

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

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

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


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

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

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Two Days Later, Early Morning, Grenoble Western Gatehouse

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

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

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

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

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

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>>3180303

[3/4]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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>>3180307

[4/4]

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

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

Thanks again, mapbro

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

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

We didn't just take a gamble on the loan and investment just to take needless risks and stack the dice against ourselves. It's been established that we're in no rush and I assume we made that choice in the assumption that we'd take the main road so I'll vote to keep to it

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

>>3180315
>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]
She is a tracker right? She should be able to pass that test.

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

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By the by, you can also elect to spend some of your 3 Wealth now before you leave for Grenoble. Unless there is a clearly majority I will assume you save your coin for the Aubrey markets.

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


Vote for the route to Aubrey remains open.

>>3180318
>>3180319
>>3180325
>>3180330
>>3180330
Take Sir Gilbern's advice and go for the side roads.

>>3180332
Gilbern hasn't said anything to us wdym?

>>3180332
What advice is that exactly?

>>3180333
I believe he is referring to Sir Gilbern's advice from Thread 2, where he mentioned that staying off the Kingsroad is conducive to swift and clandestine travel.

Obviously the effect is somewhat reduced for a caravan, but there is still some advantage (and risk).

>>3180333
>>3180334
”Staying on the Kingsroad is generally safe, Sir Andrei, but it is slow. And there is no chance that men such as we can move about swiftly or discretely unless you stick to the side tracks and off-road. Sometimes fair fortune even smiles upon you that way, I once came across an abandoned waterskin bundle containing three reams of untouched silk. What was it doing there? Pit knows, my good man.”

>>3180336
That's a different situation from what we're doing now though.

>>3180335
>>3180336
>>3180332
In that case I'll stick to my original vote of staying on the Kingsroad. We aren't trying to be sneaky and we've said we're in no rush. We're responsible for protecting a caravan which isn't stealthy in the slightest anyway so I don't see the need. I just want our investment to arrive safely and in the best possible condition, even if it takes some time

>>3180338
Also we have Sir Gilbern with us. Unless someone really hates us/the Queensmen or is really desperate for our cargo no sane person is going to mess around with the Order Reginae on the Kingsroad.

>>3180346
Yeah 3 Knights (Sir Rabe is with us right? I'm not actually sure on that point) a group of regular caravan guards, all traveling on the Kings Road. This theoretically should be simple. Afterwards though I am definitely down for some Side Road action, adventure and jolly cooperation

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

>>3180335
By the way QM do we know anything about Sir Gilbern's house in terms of their status or influence?

>>3180315
Ask Tracker Jean how confident is she with her pathfinder skills, its likely she ain't call that for nothing, but I hate for it to be an ironic nickname. If she seems to know her shit take the side roads.

>>3180351
You don't even know his sigil (replaced as it is with the Queen's heraldry). So it must be a minor Pascae house indeed.

>>3180347
Sir Rabe is with you, on his way to perform the vigil as well. He is also being paid for his part in escorting the caravan, though he has invested no shares in it. (Sir Gilbern has no stake or escort duties either)

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

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

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

We have invested money into this lets not let adventure ruin it unless we fail to protect it.

>>3180390
>no greentext

shamfur display

>>3180315
>>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]

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

>>3180315
>>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]

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

The dice are capricious. We've invested enough to see a solid return with safety in mind.

>>3180315
>>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]

>>3180315
>"These minor roads going south-west look promising." Unwieldy with 6 wagons perhaps, but the time shaved off and low profile will be worth it. If being one of the first spring caravans to arrive would be profitable, imagine being the very first... [Side roads, Pathfinder test]

Are we going the way Sir Gabriel was traveling?

>>3181469
Along the same Kingsroad, but I believe his path would have taken him north into Fallavon instead of to Grenoble in Romaine.

That's just from memory, I'm at work so I can't quickly check myself.

>>3181482
Eh no worries. Just curious

>>3180742
You forgot your trip.

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Trade Caravan theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0YxeTjFn70

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

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

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

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

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

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[2/2]

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

You want one.

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

> Someone else. [Hearty]


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

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

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

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

Hopefully this addresses the issue raised at the drunken dinner without taking more time than 1 vote

>>3182131
>> Sir Karlaus Rabe. The man is somewhat mercurial, switching from grim silence to bellowing laughter without warning. Nonetheless, he warms to you well enough and is no miserly road companion. [Haughty]
>> Sir Robert Gilbern. For the most part your conversation is innocent enough, but you are able to casually turn the conversation to interest points of politics on occasion. [Idealist]

>>3182131
>> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)

>>3182131
> Tracker Jean. You temper your patience and seek out conversation with the foreign woman. You absolutely -must- get your hands on one of these Wasteland Mustangs somehow. [Hearty]

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

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

>>3182197
We have a duty to our Squire first.

Second of all, I want to know where we can get a horse like that.

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

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

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

>>3182131
> Tracker Jean. You temper your patience and seek out conversation with the foreign woman. You absolutely -must- get your hands on one of these Wasteland Mustangs somehow. [Hearty]

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

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

>>3182201
Supporting this

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

Do not waifu the foreign woman

(2)
> Improve relations with 3 companions (each will require a moderate Persuade roll)

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

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

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

>>3182197
+1

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

(2) Making friends (although you talk to everyone at some point during the journey, not all are sought out equally)
> Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)

>>3182201
>>3182254
>>3182245
Supporting.

>>3182131
>Sir Robert Gilbern.
>Mikail of Andryski

>Improve relations with 2 companions
shouldnt chat with foreigner women, spend time among our own number instead

>>3182131
>Improve relations with 2 companions (each will require an easy Persuade roll)
Don't care who gets chosen as long it's just two.

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>Mikail of Andryski
>Sir Karlaus Rabe

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

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

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Persuasion Roll

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

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


6 rolls of 1d100.

Try to smile.

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>3182298

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>3182298
I am ready to fail

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>3182298
Notice us Rabe-senpai

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Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>3182298
Give 'em the house Andrei special smile.

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>3182298
Nat 100 incoming.

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>3182298

Why couldn't we roll like that with our proto-waifu?

>>3182342
Because she wasn't meant to be a waifu thankfully.

I do hope this gives us a bit more of insight on Rabe's hateboner for the House Vancewell though.

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>>3182305
>>3182306
>>3182324
>>3182325
>>3182328
>>3182341

>>3182350
Apparently we can only have rolls on certain days

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>3182298

I love that we have the best rolls when we court our bois. bros for life.

>>3182298
>>Companion Loyalty Status: COMRADE
Sorry, I have to point out an error, not that it matters with these rolls. Mikail was already LOYAL according to the pastebin although...I can't find in the threads where that happened. So maybe the pastebin was just wrong, or foreshadowing

>>3182346
How do we get Spicario in this quest?

>>3182346
Hopefully we can gather from Rabe and Gilbern who exactly Vancewell's 'friends' at Court were as well.

>>3182305
>>3182306
>>3182324
>>3182325
>>3182328
>>3182341
Perhaps we should avoid wine from now on since we appear more eloquent and amiable without it.

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>3182790
Rolling to see if the dice gods agree

>>3182797
Okay no more wine

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>>3182797
>1 off a critfail
this is dice god's warning. if it isnt then I dont know what is

>>3182806
In Forgotten's system that's actually 1 off a critical success

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>>3182342
Because really we went at it the wrong way. She's had dozens of suitors that are way better at courting than us and she is sharp as a knife. Outside really good luck Andrei didn't have a chance. What we should have done (20/20 hindsight) is gone the chaste route and just... talked. Shoot the shit. Maybe the difference between us and her suitors with our genuine honesty might have made a dent. Maybe.

But regardless, I think that ship has sailed, but I hope if we meet again we can laugh off that embarrassing night and still be allies/friends.

>>3182797
Yesss lets get the good rolls out of the way now so we can critfail that next beastman encounter

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>>3182821
The beastman warlord Craven is somewhere out there, just waiting for us to find him and do Cain's will.

>>3182797
Abstinence from alcohol it is
>>3182821
Stfu it was an important roll

>>3182812
we're not rolling by contrived's system, rolls like these generally favor the standard one

>>3182831
Not sure what you mean but forgotten has always been roll under

>>3182837
I'm just saying, that when people roll stuff like that when not asked by the QM they tend to use roll above because it's the default one. Or at least I do

anyway you are probably a devil trying to coerce us into drinkign wine. I aint listening to u

>>3182843
Why would Forgotten take any of these rolls that aren't linked to any rolling prompt or during down time?

Damn fine rolling there, kniggas.

>>3182476
That shouldn't be the case, part of his bonus traits (compared to the other squires) was that he started out at COMRADE instead of UNTESTED. I think only Sir Glasdale has reached LOYAL so far, but I will go back and check.

>>3182851
I never said he should. what are you on about

>>3182476
I've checked and it looks like the pastebin was incorrect (now correct!).

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

If there are any specific subjects that anons would like discussed with Sir Rabe or Mikail please suggest them, for all intents and purposes these two are an open book during this trip.

>>3183265
I think learning more about Montbrun from Sir Rabe would be valuable information; Vancewell's 'friends', who's who in the region, what feuds exist etc.

>>3183276
Seconding this anon's suggestions. I also want us to impart some lessons onto our squire--thinking long-term, it would be good to have someone we can pass onto if we die (with minimal impact).

>>3183276
That can work, though Rabe will only have knowledge of Vancewells friends specific to the Montbrun region. He will be entirely unaware of the possibility of it extending further than that.

>>3183301
Good foresight, though would anons be okay with playing a character not of noble blood in this setting should the worst come to pass?

>>3183318
Well there's other potential characters we could play without another round of chargen. Sir Andrei's brother perhaps? Being a knight trying to lay low after a 'scandal' might be a refreshing change of experience if shit happens.

>>3183318
If anything I think I would prefer to pass the mantle off to Mikail if something were to happen to us as at the moment it would make for a more natural transition.

>>3183265
>more companionable on the open road away from the trappings of society.

I thought this earlier today. It could see Rabe joking about it.

>>3183318
>>3183348
>>3183350
Obilagationary repost of shekel knight

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

>defining traits: Cynical & Humble because nothing makes you more humble than realizing you can die like a bitch

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>>3183867
>disregard warrior code, acquire wealth

>>3183916
He is character sorely tempted by the Path of thrones at least at the beginning, the thing is that the wealth doesn't fill anything substantial in his life it only distracts him from it.

>>3183950
Don't get carried away with your head canon. It'll end in bitter disappointment.

>>3183867
I say I would rather have Mikail for the sole purpose of having some sort of continuation of the story (wherever we end up dying). Hell, it doesn't even have to be Mikail if they end up kicking the bucket with our knight, but someone already connected to the story even if that someone is of low born status or isn't even a knight. You don't have to be a proper recognized knight to follow the code after all.

>>3183964
Yeah this, dont state your opinion as a favt

Lets not get ahead of ourselves anyway, Sir Andrei hale and hearty. Try to keep him that way.

>>3183964
IT my interpretation of a character Im pitching, if you disagree with my intrepretation that's fine.

>>3183978
well thats just your opinion

>>3183996
Emile is alive until he's dead I'm not going to an hero him just because I have a pitch I like.

>>3183867
If you are that one anon that took the idea of Shekel Knight and fell in love with it in the first thread.
I want to let you know that I appreciate your efforts in not letting the idea die and that I will vote for it if Emile dies to critfail land.

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I expect this vote to be somewhat contentious so, as before, 1 post IDs will not be accepted unless linked to an earlier ID.

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>Mikail of Andryski 3 Success
>Mikail is now LOYAL (100% Death's Door chance, x3 per day)
>Mikail BROTHER FOR LIFE Sidequest Revealed: Mikail will consider you a BROTHER FOR LIFE if you successfully nominate him for the Roiguard, the King's personal elite guard.
Noble Aspirations:"Noble blood is an accident of fortune; noble actions characterize the great."
You will also receive a persuade bonus to smoothing over any 'misunderstandings' resulting from Mikail's lack of courtly experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[2/4]

*cannibalistic Snakemen of the Wastelands

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>>3184133

[/b]Day Four, Early Afternoon, along the Fallavon-Aubres Border[/b]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[3/4]

>>3184133
Top bantz

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>>3184141

[4/4]

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

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

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

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

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

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

>>3184165
>> The shouted orders of the tight-knit pike formation of full plate infantry wielding good steel and extravagant garb bear the tell-tale signs of a Freeblade Company from that western island trade power. A flamboyant feathered hat rests atop their officer, laughing as he fires crossbows speedily loaded by his subordinates into the enemy mass. [Langland Mercenaries]
Hey QM I'm>>3183348 currently out right now.

>>3184165
What the fuck are these guys doing here? Questions (and plot hooks) for later.

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

The irony of helping what should be Canton's worst (human) enemy isn't lost on me.

>>3184165
>> The shouted orders of the tight-knit pike formation of full plate infantry wielding good steel and extravagant garb bear the tell-tale signs of a Freeblade Company from that western island trade power. A flamboyant feathered hat rests atop their officer, laughing as he fires crossbows speedily loaded by his subordinates into the enemy mass. [Langland Mercenaries]


Love me some not empire pikemen

Even though I voted for the hoplites I still believe that Carthago must be destroyed.

>>3184165
>The chanting shieldwall of axemen with their curled biceps, chain shirts, veiled nasal helms and wicked long-axes mark these as the furious Northmen, warriors from across the frozen sea. Before your very eyes a towering golden-haired slab of muscle leaps forward from the shieldwall and splits a beastman champion from waist to horn like a block of rotten wood. [Norsikaan Huscarls]

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

I'm this guy btw >>3182254.

>>3182828
My post
>>3184165
My vote
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>>3184165
>The determinedly silent phalanx of spearmen with their bronzed skin, gleaming breastplates and crested helms are unmistakably a cohort from the ancient southern city state. One of them wearing a cloak, the only indication of a higher rank, springs forward to launch a javelin into the throat of a beastman banner bearer. [Cathago Novan Hoplites]