>>3333941
Oh shit

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>>3333941

Many years from now. Not far from home.

I loved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm
Your hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm
Yes, many loved before us, I know that we are not new
In city and in forest they smiled like me and you
But now it's come to distances and both of us must try
Your eyes are soft with sorrow
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye

”Ah! Don’t you dare!” The innkeep’s wife interrupts the bard before he gets to the part about Wasteland girls and their riding skills. ”We’ve children present!”

”Ahem, right you are Madam.” The man responds with a cheeky grin. ”Besides, our fair knight had other things on his mind after that, I assure you.”

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>>3333941
>inb4 1000 replies of fighting, whining, and nothing happening

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Turnegan, 17th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E, Fair Aubrey, The Lion's Mane Inn - Present Day

Tracker Jean shrugs at your lukewarm response to her question, something about meeting some of her merchant friends and selling the last of the wine shipment. You don’t know how to act around this woman after last night and, quite frankly, you don’t think you handle it all that well. I think we unpacked that to death in the last thread so I’ll leave it there. Although things aren’t immediately awry between the two of you, it does develop that way over the course of your stay in the Capital. I’m sure we were all awkward with our first, so at least this feels like a genuine results albeit not an ideal one.

Your friend Sir Rabe appears to have somewhat recovered from his hangover, digging into a piece of mutton for lunch with a gusto that rivals that of your squire, Mikail. Sir Rabe won’t be joining you for the Vigil tonight, having already done so when he was knighted several years ago.

”First thing I did when I earnt my spurs, actually. I was knighted here when my liege was visiting the Capital.” Sir Rabe’s voice is muffled, a result of the constant influx of food. You suppose restraint at the dinner table isn’t a priority in Montbrun. ”Mmph. I had word back from that cousin of mine, the one who is going to the small tourney in northern Fallavon. Well, was.”

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Haha time for /r9k/!

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>>3333981

”Was?” You ask, though you at least pause to chew before doing so.

”Yeah, was. Damn fool fell off his damn horse two days ago, broke a leg.” It’s difficult to tell whether Sir Rabe is speaking out of sympathy or derision at a Montbrun being so easily injured. ”Anyway, I’ve already accepted my invitation but with him out they’re short a knight for the joust tally. I’m sure they can find someone, but my cousin said I can pick for him. And you’re the only one of these southern dandies I can remotely tolerate so far.”

”A place in the tournament...” It will be quite an event, no matter how humble. And a great opportunity to make a name for yourself with victories and ransoms.

”It’s a small event, barely more than a patch of even dirt and a banner or two from what I’ve heard. But it’ll make good practice for the Summer Tourney.” The Montbrun knight pauses, noting your hesitation. ”You are going to the Summer Tourney, yes? It’s the event of the decade, and in your home Duchy this year to boot!”

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>>3333991

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”I fear I won’t be here for the Summer Tourney, Karlaus.” You say with some reluctance. You know Mother would have liked to see you make an appearance, though Father seems happy with you continuing your adventures. ”I’ve been considering marking tonight’s Vigil as the beginning of my Pilgrimage which will, Almighty willing, see me heading across the sea to Cathagi.”

”Hmph. Well good luck with that. You know what they say, the Kingdom of Heaven is Cantôn not that dying slaver empire. Watch out for nets.” You knew Karlaus was perhaps not the most pious knight you’ve ever met, but you admit you’re disappointed at his dismissiveness. ”Well, that’s a some time away and this small tourney is on the way there. So, you in?”

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>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

>”You might regret inviting me when I send you flying from your saddle, Sir Rabe. However, I must speak with Sir Gilbern before I give you my answer.” The Queensman wanted to discuss something with you before you left, in private. [Haughty]

>”I appreciate the offer Sir Rabe, but I must regretfully decline. I would not wish to distract from my Pilgrimage.” Between your Vigil at Motte-Fallavon and searching for your elder brother, you imagine you’ll be too busy to pursue the frivolities of a joust. [Idealist]

>>3334001
>>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

>>3334001
>>”You might regret inviting me when I send you flying from your saddle, Sir Rabe. However, I must speak with Sir Gilbern before I give you my answer.” The Queensman wanted to discuss something with you before you left, in private. [Haughty]

We gotta collect plothooks like we're collecting Pokemon.

The demands of work have dialled down some, so I'll be able to commit to the usual once-per-day update speed as well as finally getting that aftermath BCQ dump done.

>>3334001
>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

>>3334001
>”You might regret inviting me when I send you flying from your saddle, Sir Rabe. However, I must speak with Sir Gilbern before I give you my answer.” The Queensman wanted to discuss something with you before you left, in private. [Haughty]
Hope you enjoyed the brief hiatus. Definitely need to talk to Gilbern. We told mother where we were going so we should follow through unless Gilbern has something extra juicy

>>3334001


>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

>>3334001
>>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

I was thinking of making Cathagi our last step in our pilgrimage.

>>3334001
>>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

I feel like Emile might be lured into a tourney despite his piety because Tourneys are the stuff of Chad Knights.

>>3334152
I feel the exact opposite. Tourneys are for foppish buffoons that are fake warriors. Emile is a real warrior, knee deep in blood and guts.

>>3334130

Makes sense considering that we also agreed to join up with the Dragon Guard. Makes a fitting capstone for it. Plus, if Sir Rousseau is going with us, maybe he'd appreciate the chance to regain some honour there too before attempting to return home.

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>>3334182
sure whatever you say anon

>>3333973
My codpiece is ready. To summon Montbruefag of course.

>>3334001
>”I appreciate the offer Sir Rabe, but I must regretfully decline. I would not wish to distract from my Pilgrimage.” Between your Vigil at Motte-Fallavon and searching for your elder brother, you imagine you’ll be too busy to pursue the frivolities of a joust. [Idealist]

>>3334202
>Anime
It's like you are proving my point. I forget this quest is full of gay fantasies. Bunch of Ser Loras wannabes.

>>3334356
so go post on reddit or something instead of being a little bitch and complaining.

>>3334382
Nah squash it homie. It's cool. You have your opinion and I have mine.

>>3334001
>>”I appreciate the offer Sir Rabe, but I must regretfully decline. I would not wish to distract from my Pilgrimage.” Between your Vigil at Motte-Fallavon and searching for your elder brother, you imagine you’ll be too busy to pursue the frivolities of a joust. [Idealist]

>>3334001
>>”You might regret inviting me when I send you flying from your saddle, Sir Rabe. However, I must speak with Sir Gilbern before I give you my answer.” The Queensman wanted to discuss something with you before you left, in private. [Haughty]

>>3334001
>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

Gotta get that good rep and experience before leaving Canton, leave some allies to come back to especially after we stuck our nose into politics with that one Knave Knight we brought to justice.

>>3334001
>>”You might regret inviting me when I send you flying from your saddle, Sir Rabe. However, I must speak with Sir Gilbern before I give you my answer.” The Queensman wanted to discuss something with you before you left, in private. [Haughty]
Intrigue aside, we might be able to find more companions at the tourney to accompany us in our journey

>>3334504
You talk like a faggot and your stuff's all retarded.

>>3334001
>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

>>3334001
>>”You might regret inviting me when I send you flying from your saddle, Sir Rabe. However, I must speak with Sir Gilbern before I give you my answer.” The Queensman wanted to discuss something with you before you left, in private. [Haughty]

>>3334001
>>”I appreciate the offer Sir Rabe, but I must regretfully decline. I would not wish to distract from my Pilgrimage.” Between your Vigil at Motte-Fallavon and searching for your elder brother, you imagine you’ll be too busy to pursue the frivolities of a joust. [Idealist]

>>3334001
>>”You might regret inviting me when I send you flying from your saddle, Sir Rabe. However, I must speak with Sir Gilbern before I give you my answer.” The Queensman wanted to discuss something with you before you left, in private. [Haughty]

>>3334001
>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]

I think a tourney will be fun and it's a good chance to earn some more cash and a little bit of rep. Think of all the ransoms to be had

>inb4 we get absolutely fucked by the dice and have to buy back our horse and armour

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>”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You tell Sir Rabe you have every intention of travelling with him and participating in the Tourney. [Hearty]
A Tourney! This is exactly the kind of event that you’d expect to make a name for yourself. A battlefield is a good place to carve out your Errantry legend, but in times of peace a Tourney is just as you. And nothing about the Pilgrimage forbids you from entering such feat-of-arms and other deeds of note during your travels.

”I accept of course, and gladly. Just one week on the road together saw us as victors, Karlaus. Doubtless by the end of two weeks more we’ll both be heroes!” You wonder if they have a spare spot in the melee…

”Rabe and Andrei, famous knights of the Realm!” Sir Rabe stands up, one foot on the bend and a hand hoisting a leg of mutton aloft like he’s just finished beating an army to death with it. ”Our battles shall be legendary!”

”It looks like we already have some admirers.” You chuckle as behind him a drunk stirs at the noise and cheers along, ruddy nose covered in porridge. ”I must be off to see Sir Gilbern now if I’m going to be properly prepared in time for the vigil.”

”Ah, the Reginate pretty boy. Just… look Sir Gilbern isn’t as bad as some southerner knight and he’s no slouch with that blade of his. But the man bloody reeks of politics. Just watch your step, s’all I’m saying.” Sir Montbrun shrugs dismissively, settling back into his meal. His final parting comment follows you out the door. ”And put on some proper bloody pants!”

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”Ah, your new clothes. No, I wouldn’t worry about Montbrun sensibilities when it comes to fashion. Yes, I think they suit you well. Very fetching.” Sir Gilbern talks with you as you approach the place of your meeting. Why he picked a nondescript garden located directly next to the noisome blacksmith yards for a conversation is beyond you.

”I prefer the noise, if I’m honest.” Sir Gilbern replies with a cryptic smile when you ask him. ”This city has too many ears and too thin are its walls.”

”This is a measure of yours to keep our discussion discreet?” You ask, your curiosity getting the better of you.

”Indeed.” Sir Gilbern nods, pausing to observe the men across the street work the billows. ”You know of my Order Sir Andrei, and the fair beauty whom I answer to.”

”Of course, you are a member of the Order Reginae and answer to the Fair Queen.” You nod, this being no secret.

”Indeed, the stars envy her Brightness. We who serve her are righteous, powerful, respected and bestowed with the authority of the Church and Crown both.” Sir Gilbern seems to hesitate, though you think it unlikely he would ever have invited your company if he had doubts about you. ”But we are spread thin, and there are times where I must operate… independently. Alone, or with those few I trust. I had hoped you would agree to accompany me on one such task to the East of Fallavon. It will be hard riding, and we must travel in secret. No songs will be sung about our deeds, but I assure you it is for the good of the Realm.”

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[3/3]

You feel somewhat awkward given you’ve just agreed to travel with Sir Rabe. You’re not sure whether you are disappointed at passing up this important mission, or relieved that you’re not getting yourself into something ”My apologies, Sir Gilbern. I’ve already told Sir Rabe that I’ll be accompanying him to the Tourney in South Fallavon.”

“Oh, don’t apologise. It sounds like a grand adventure. Well, I won’t encourage you to go against what you’ve already said you’d do. You’re an honest and upstanding man, Sir Andrei. The realm needs more knights like you.” Sir Gilbern gives a heavy sigh, though his disappointment doesn’t seem to be directed at you.”I suppose for now it will have to settle for the likes of me.”

After that you talk of little of consequence, Sir Gilbern inquires into the progress of your squire’s education and you thank him for the book on the Roiguard. He insists you keep the copy for now, there’s a dozen like it in the libraries around the Royal Palace. As you make your excuses to depart for the Vigil, Sir Gilbern stops you. By now the blacksmiths have begun packing up as the sun begins to dip.

”Emile, I wish you well on your Pilgrimage. I understand you have a letter of introduction to the Dragon Guard?”

”I do.” It was not exactly a secret, but Sir Gilbern is observant indeed to have noticed your exchange with the Cathagi Kyrios.

”I see. And I’m sure you see too.” The Queensman speaks softly. ”If hypothetically, you were ever to accept such a prestigious position, I hope you will remember the Realm. And your friends who serve it.”

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You are a novice at intrigue, but you do believe that Sir Robert Gilbern is asking whether you would be willing to act as a spy in the Cathagi court. Hypothetically.

>How do you respond?

>>3336379
Sir I am a Knight of Cantôn first and foremost. My duty is to my family, my countrymen and the Crown. Although I am not one for politics and courtly games, should I come across anything unseemly, anything that threatens Cantôn and her peoples you shall surely hear of it and quickly.

>>3336396
I'm supporting this.

>>3336396
Supporting. Passing on relevant information we come across is one thing but Emilie definitely doesn't have the skills for any spy shit right now.

>>3336396
+1

>>3336396
Supportan

This>>3336396 plus ask him the details of his request for curiosities sake

>>3336396
sure
>ffw

>>3336396
Supporting

>>3336379
I mean, we are a Canton Knight. So >>3336396 seems appropriate.

Gosh I hope his quest goes well though.

>>3336396

Supporting this write-in. Gets the point across enough without agreeing to outright spycraft since we are pretty shit at it.

>>3336396
Perfect response

>>3336396
This.

>>3336396
Sounds fantastic, and I'm too lazy to add anything else or to make my own answer besides it.
Supporting

>>3336396
supporting

>>3336396
Words to live by lets see if anons can actually Roleplay

>>3336396
Support

>>3336396
This

>>3336396
Supporting.

I wonder what our order of priorities are...

Do our countrymen truly rank above the Crown?

I guess beyond a general sense of duty and respect to the monarchy, we haven’t really had a chance to place ourselves politically in the kingsman nationalist / feudal decentralist / queensman populist spectrum

Question, regarding the AV mechanic. Does succeeding the AV DC after being hit reduce a damage point by one, or by degrees?

For example:

AV 50
Rolled 10 - that's five (four?) degrees of success. Does that mean you block five (or four) damage? Or does it only block one regardless of the roll? I couldn't find it in the (dated) combat mechanic image QM posted.

Niccce.

>>3339418
Just one damage is blocked from a successful roll. Most damage multipliers require some damage to be inflicted in the first place.

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I was going to call a roll here but I have to admit that write-in nailed it. On top of impressing the Queensman with your lealty, making 'spying' seem like your duty rather than dishonourable skullduggery, you've also deftly avoided committing yourself to in-depth intrigue other than warning him if you hear anything that could threaten the Realm. Good show, anon (and supporters).

You are fully aware of what is being asked of you, and you response with the appropriate gravity.

"Sir I am a Knight of Cantôn first and foremost. My duty is to my family, my countrymen and the Crown. Although I am not one for politics and courtly games, should I come across anything unseemly, anything that threatens Cantôn and her peoples you shall surely hear of it and quickly."

"...I must say I'm surprised, Emile." Sir Gilbern regards you with fresh eyes. "Too many young knights these days would put their own personal honour over the good of the realm. Few would see that it is their obvious duty to do so, like you have done. I thank you, and so shall the Realm."

"For Crown and Country, my friend. Always." You clasp hands, but Sir Gilbern leaves with one last warning.

"Because I value our friendship, I will tell you this. And please, do not take it the wrong way." There is a measure of hesitation before the Order Reginate continues. His warm expression turns grim and his gaze decidedly cool. "Heed this. Should you find your brother in Fallavon, which I sincerely hope you do, tell him to stay out of my way."

"Whatever do you mean by that?" You demand, alarmed at the implications.

"I can say no more, indeed saying even that is more than I should." Sir Gilbern shakes his head. "I am sworn to secrecy. Truly, I wish it were otherwise."

Despite your demands Sir Gilbern adamantly refuses to answer your questions. Your walk back to the Lion's Mane Inn is plagued by this latest development. Your first instinct is to rush towards a pen and paper, to warn your household. But no, you will not risk what was said there in a letter to Mother and Father... not until you know more.

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>>3339526

>REVEALED Plots within Plots: Clearly your brother is not on some aimless wandering in exile or harebrained scheme. You do not know what Damien has gotten himself caught up in but, if he has found himself at odds with the extra-judicial Order Reginae, you are for the first time genuinely fearful for his safety.

Such thoughts continue to dog you later that evening as you make your way through the dimly lit streets to the Church of Adam's Martyrdom. It looms above you like a man-made mountain, a testament to the city's faith in the Almighty and gratefulness of Adam's sacrifice during the Foe's siege and Cain's later breaking of it.

You will be standing the full Vigil and so your watch at the Reliquary, sited precisely where the breach in the old wall occurred, does not technically begin until first dawn tomorrow. However, all knight-supplicants are expected to be present the night before. You've heard that the priests and knight-brothers stationed there in fact encourage new knights to sleep until they are roused by the clergy, to better understand what those who held the line with Adam would have experienced as they too were roused violently from their rest when the wall fell.

You don't know what the old wall looked like in the age of antiquity, but as you approach the imposing cathedral doors you find yourself thinking that surely nothing short of the hand of God could breach the wall here a second time. You say as much to your squire.

Although Mikail will pay his respects at each of the pilgrimage sites, the full Vigil here is something that will have to wait until he is a knight himself should that ever come to pass.

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>>3339528

[3/3]

You are distracted from Mikail's last question. "I didn't catch that, Mikail. Speak up."

"Oh, er... why do knights stand the Vigil, m'ord?" Mikail seems somewhat intimidated by the gigantic structure and its gothic architecture. You understand how he feels, given that Castle Andrei was the largest structure either of you had ever seen. You could stack two castles just like it, keep and all, on top of one another and still not reach the peak of the Church of Adam's Martyrdom. Father doubtless had conniptions at the masonry when he came to stand his Vigil. Of course, you cannot let Mikail know an Andrei is similarly intimidated.

"Customarily new knights only have to visit the Reliquary and pay their respects at least once in their life, though many do stand the full vigil." You respond "As for why we stand the Vigil..."

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> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

> "I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

> "It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339533
> "It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533

> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

The Hearty option is the one closer to the truth, but that's a non-answer. I don't think that's what Mikhail wants (or even needs) to hear.

Instead Idealist sounds too religious even for the likes of Emile desu.

>>3339533
>"It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339520
Thanks for explaining the system. It can get confusing sometimes.

>>3339533
>> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

+
>A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword.

>>3339533
> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
>"It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533
>> "I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339533
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339533
>"It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533
>> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

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>>3339555
No worries, you can see for yourself that sometimes it's anons reminding me and not the other way around.

>>3339533
>> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

Forget moral relativism acquire Haughty do gooder

>>3339597
>>3339520
Many thanks, I was asking because I am using it meself! Thanks for the system.

I was that anon from ages back in QTG asking for the system back when it was just Black Company

>>3339533
>> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
>> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
>> "I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339597
It feels like ages since the last Haughty option won.

Also, at this point shouldn't we get some more info about Damien (IC or OOC)? He's obviously going to become a relevant plot hook soon.

>>3339533
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339533
>>3339570
Changing to:
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

Forgot to greentext.

>>3339533
>>3339561
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

switching

>>3339533
> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

This land was built on the backs of men greater than us, It is our duty to remember and be inspired by their sacrifice.

>>3339533
> "It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533
> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
>> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
>> "I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339533
> "It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533
>"It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
> "I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

>>3339533
Just preparing for the next vote.

>>3339533
>>3339546
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

changing to hearty

>>3339533
>> "It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

>>3339533
>"It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]
Keeps things in perspective for the lad.

>>3339533
>> "It is an affirmation of our faith in the Almighty and his Messengers, Mikail. A faithless knight is no knight at all, just another brute with a sword. While the sword and armour may make a warrior, it's the love of Salve Reginae and faith in the Book of Brothers that makes the man." [Idealist]

>>3339533
>"I think the 'why' must be as many and as varied as the knights you ask, my boy. Their reasons may be because they are expected to, or because they want to. Some knights will be selfish, others selfless. Thus it always is with Man, though the best of us strive to be latter." [Hearty]

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>>3342049
>"It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." [Haughty]

"It is tradition, young squire of mine. It helps us knights remember who we are, where we come from. What we aspire to be. Most of all it reminds us of the gravity of our calling, the weight that lies upon us as protectors of the Realm." You lay your gauntlet on the boy’s shoulder as a priest greets you at the cathedral doors. The power of Man’s faithful works is made manifest in the looming hall within. ”Does that make sense to you, Mikail?”

”I… I think it does, m’lord.” The boys back straightens, at least he makes an effort not to physically slouch like most common men might be inclined to in the presence of such majesty. ”Knights have a lot to live up to, like what all the knights what came before would want. We can’t just do wotever. Wouldn’t be right.”

The use of We does not escape you. At least the boy is starting to think of himself as one day being a knight, and not just an earnest dream.

>Your squire gains the DUTIFUL trait. As a knight he will value tradition and living by a code of honour rather than faith or his personal feelings. Failing to live up to the standards of the knights that came before him is a great fear of his.

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>>3342346

The soft chanting from the room holding the Reliquary, deep within the Cathedral walls, can be heard even here. It is said they keep a choir echoing at all hours, even on the rare occasions where there are no new knights standing Vigil. Such a duty would require an entire monastery worth of monks on a constant roster but, given the size of this place, you don't doubt it for a moment.

You suppose you shouldn’t be surprised to see Sir Marcel Rousseau here, though his new plain white and black garb of the Knights Comitas did catch you off-guard. This must be part of his penance, though from your previous conversations you assume he had served with the order once before. He seems to have been expecting you, beside him stands the Knights Comitas you met in the streets earlier.

”Brother Rousseau, well met.” You use the title preferred by their order, equality in faith being a uniting feature of the Knights Comitas as it was in the days of Adam and Cain. The veteran knight nods in return but does not speak. ”And to you as well Brother de Moray.”

”I’m afraid I did not introduce myself properly in our earlier meeting, Sir Andrei.” de Moray’s eyes twinkle with mischief. ”My Brother had spoken of you, and I wished to see your character myself without the issue of rank clouding the encounter. My full title is Chapter Master, Warden of the Aubrey Chapter House and Faith-Protector of Adam’s Rest. But please, I insist we keep it to Brother. Come.”

”I hope you did not find our meeting underwhelming.” You say, chagrined that you had spoken so casually to a man of such status. He must be the highest ranking member of Knights Comitas in the entire Aubres duchy, second only to the Grandmaster himself.

[2/3]

>>3342346
Regardless of if he's ever accepted as a Knight, a life spent acting as best he can as one wouldn't be a life wasted. Far better than a knight who acts less then as he should.

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>>3342374

”On the contrary, it was enlightening. You showed courage, but also restraint. A rare combination in young men these days, knights especially.” You wonder what he means by ‘courage’ in stopping some petty bullying, but you say nothing as your group enters a side alcove of the hall.”It was part of Brother Rousseau’s request. As you may have noticed, he has taken a vow of silence. But he also pleaded that he be allowed to escort you through any Pilgrimages you may undertake, which he was certain a man of your faith would. His request is granted, should you wish to him.”

”I… well, of course.” You halt and turn to Brother Rousseau, clasping forearms. ”It would be an honour to have you.”

”May the Almighty smile upon it!” Brother de Moray smiles, clasping his hands together. ”And, speaking of pilgrims, there is a group of faithful gathering this Sendag after mass. They mean to make their way to Motte-Fallavon for the Twin Sister ceremony there.”

”They number twenty good souls, all told. As you know, escorting those of the Faith along the roads is the reason our order exists.” You nod as the Chapter Master continues. ”We have assigned two of our Brothers to help guide and watch them, Salve Reginae have mercy but I can spare no more. I fear it may not be enough.”

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>>3342411

[4/4]

”You wish for my aid?” You say, not without hesitation. Escorting pilgrims puts further requirements on your duties during the journey, you won’t be able to ride off without at least informing the other Knights Comitas. The night of Twin Sisters is still some way off, so you’ll probably be able to still attend the Tourney and search for your bother if you make haste after your arrival. There’s also the matter of whether Sir Rabe would want to be saddled with this as well.

”If you would offer it. Some will return to their homes after Fallavon, but others will press on to the shores of Pascae for the Cain Tide. Few will be able to afford the voyage across to Cathagi for the Long Walk, the most dangerous leg of the journey.” The grizzled holy knight pauses, growling. ”Hmm. I sound too much like a salesman peddling goods. It is a good deed should you agree to help, but of course I cannot compel anyone not of our order.”

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>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>”I wish I could help, Brother de Moray, truly. If I had not already made commitments then I would.” The excuse of attending a tourney sounds frivolous, even to your ears, but you cannot disclose to others the urgency of your mission to find your brother. You decline the added duties of escorting fellow pilgrims. [Idealist]

>>3342415
>>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>>3342415
>>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342415

>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

The roads of Man may wind and wither, but the God-sighted never lose their way. What is the whims of Sir Rabe to this most holy of ventures? Can the potential political gains from attending tourneys and gaining audiences before nobles outweigh that of service to God?

Remember, brothers, that a knight is sworn to valour. His might upholds the weak, and his blade defends the helpless.

>>3339591
me

>>3342415
>”I wish I could help, Brother de Moray, truly. If I had not already made commitments then I would.” The excuse of attending a tourney sounds frivolous, even to your ears, but you cannot disclose to others the urgency of your mission to find your brother. You decline the added duties of escorting fellow pilgrims. [Idealist]

Although I'm not sure why Emile can't just admit that he heard about his brother and wishes to reunite with him after years. It's not a lie and it doesn't reveal any sensible information.

>>3342415
>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

Although if they have any suggestions on how to win the man over, we are eager for guidance.

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342420
We gave our word, though. There will always be a reason to break it, a justification of a greater need. But how can a man be faithful to the words of others if he isn't faithful to his own words?

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3339692
Welp my ID changed. This is me.

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

I mean if its a slight detour, it shouldnt be too much trouble.

>>3342436

I do not break our already given word with impunity. Yet I consider the chiefest of concerns to be that of God, so much so that such a damage to our reputation is worth accepting. Tell me, brother - what worth is a man's pride and honour to the smallest of services to God?

When the Mother of All, Salvae Regina defied the laws and customs of the land of the Dragon, did she not in the eyes of the nobles and peasants of Cathago dishonour herself? Yet she persisted, defying conventions, by refusing to hand over her children - and from the twin seeds of her protected fruits was bought our nation and our freedom.

The Mother sacrificed Her all so that we may -live-, unsullied by the chains like the Cathagi. Knights are often called to embody an aspect of Cain or Adam, but let us, too, remember the Origin of the Twins. Our given word is as ash when compared to service to the Faith.

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3339555
My last post if my ID refreshed.

>>3342415
>>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>>3342415
>>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]
It's rare to see Haughty winning, let alone twice in a row

>>3342436
>>3342446

I don't think we'd be breaking our word here if we accept. We're still gonna attend the Tourney with Sir Karlaus after we escort the pilgrims.

>>3342415
>hearty

>>3342415
>>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342415
>>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

I think it's only fair to talk to Sir Rabe first. He is, after all, expecting to travel with us

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342446
What indeed is man's pride and honour, but the very values that The Regina sacrificed for?

For us to be slaves, bound to her will and whim?

Or for us to stand proudly beside her, not behind her skirts.

What raises the value of these men above sir Rabe, whom we've already sworn to? Numbers alone? Or do we only sacrifice for those who hold the Regina closer in their hearts, in mockery of her sacrifice for all?

How presumptive to expect what was freely given to require repayment. To lay down new chains after being freed from the old.

We *chose* to give our world, and we must stand by that choice. Not duck our responsibility by kneeling before one who wished us to stand tall, and yes to stand with pride.

Did not the Regina dishonor herself in the eyes of others, but keep true to herself? Do you think she would approve of casting aside our previous decision for the desire of approval from another?

If you truly believe that our oath as a Knight behooves us prioritizing protecting pilgrims, then we also have a duty to remind Sir Rabe that this is an act not just of faith but also duty, shared by him as a Knight as well. And if he then refuses, we must accept that it is also our duty to chastise him. Same as we did with the Knight whom by his actions brought harm, we must judge those who allow harm through their inaction. Even if they are considered friends or allies.

Must we not also reconsider our previous decision to attend the tourney rather then aid the realm? A deed which could potentially save even more than these pilgrims.

But remember, other knights have already taken up this burden. Sacrifice for the sake of sacrifice is merely hubris, not honour. Mayhaps we could trust in their strength.

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342415
>>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

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>>3342415
>>”I wish I could help, Brother de Moray, truly. If I had not already made commitments then I would.” The excuse of attending a tourney sounds frivolous, even to your ears, but you cannot disclose to others the urgency of your mission to find your brother. You decline the added duties of escorting fellow pilgrims. [Idealist]
All kinds of shit can happen on the road. We can't expect some kind of delay to not come up
while we escort the pilgrims.

>>3342415
>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

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>not even a minimum level of shitposting in a Vulurr thread

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>>3343361
You're right, We need to stick our dick in another common woman and have a bastard.

>>3342415
>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>>3342415

>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

Kniggas gotta stay together. Shitty, considering there will only be 2 Comitas with the pilgrims, but we've got enough on our plate for the road to Fallavon if we can't persuade Karlaus to do it. We might lose a few points with Marcel, but I'd rather stick with the knigga who helped us with the beastmen and Vancewell so far.

>>3342415
>>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3342415
>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>>3342415
>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>>3342415
>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]
It's worth at least trying to persuade Rabe. It'll be tough but ultimately we agreed to ride with him. Also we could pickup with the pilgrims that want to continue to Pascae later.

Could we offer a compromise? Like if the two knights escort the group to Motte-fallavon and then we pick them up from there and take the ones that want to go to Pascae while the brothers go back with those returning home.

>>3343361
I think that last thread wore a lot of people out.

>>3343997
FYI this quest doesn't usually accept named votes.

>>3342415
>”I have already made arrangements, but I will see whether my companions can be won over to include this task in our journey. You will try to convince Sir Rabe to accept, a dim prospect given his… indifference to the faith. If he refuses then you shall have to decline as well. [Hearty]

>>3344249
Single votes aren't accepted either.

>>3336522
>>3334808

This is me, Knibba. Just at work.

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

>>3341950
This is my old ID.

>>3342415
>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

I feel we should basically take Dutiful as Mikhail did it's actually a good indication of Emiles character at this point.8

>>3344450
Did you flip from Haughty, to Hearty, then back again? Lol.

>>3344522
You should check again. It's two different voting polls.

>>3344522
>>3344112

Why are you guys policing this, kinda strange dont you think.

>>3344805
That's me >>3344112, dropped my trip (ironic).

Writing up another Haughty response.

>>3344818
Lol my bad then.

>>3344805
I just thought the flipping back and forth was funny. Vote however you want so long as it supports my write ins.

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>”Of course, it is a duty of any knight to defend the faith. Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.” The pilgrimage sites are along the way after all, and you are honoured to be entrusted with such a task by the prestigious Knights Comitas. You agree to escort the pilgrims, you will have to convince Sir Rabe it is worth the hassle. [Haughty]

”Of course, naturally. It is a duty of any knight to defend the faith.” It is a great deed to make the full Pilgrimage, how much greater still then to shield the defenceless men of faith from harm along the way? It is the very definition of knightly behaviour, a status you aspire to. And if Sir Rabe sees such a task as beneath him well, you shall convince him otherwise. ”Any danger that threatens these humble pilgrims on the road will find me instead.”

Brother de Moray is well pleased with your answer, and he takes no issue with your explanation that you will occasionally be about your own business when required. He will not turn down aid to the pilgrim’s safety no matter the form it takes. He says that his two knights will accompany you as far as Motte-Fallavon, and then the Chapter House there should provide a more sufficient escort for the trip to Pascae.

”Please, this way Sir Knight.” A clergyman gestures to the next door. ”Your squire may wait here after paying his respects, or return to your quarters. You however, should join your fellow aspirant knights for the night. You will need a clear head for the Vigil before first light.”

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>>3344870

Fenegan, 18th Day of Savrimun, 883 A.C.E, Fair Aubrey, The Lion's Mane Inn - Present Day, First Light

"To arms, to arms. The Foe is at the walls.” You awake to the hushed whisper and shake on your shoulder. In your waking moments you almost forget that speaker is a priest, not a guard, and the words are a ceremonial awakening and not an earnest clarion call.

”To arms, to arms. The Foe is at the walls.” Around you the scene is repeated several times, three other young knights are similarly wakened by a huddle of priests.

You and your fellow knights remain silent as you rise stiffly, having slept in your armour. Over 800 years ago, at this very spot, men not unlike yourself had repelled assault after assault from the walls of Aubrey. Attacks could occur at any moment, if not from the massed armies then from the sky or unnatural fiends clambering the walls as if it were a ladder. Moments of respite were few and far between, and rarely wasted on the dangerous luxury of changing out of one’s armour. Your column approached the Reliquary, half-a-dozen softly humming monks hold candles on either side of you.

”The beasts have breached the walls.” A priest to your left intones in a singer’s voice.

”All is lost. We are doomed.” Another from behind you speaks in a deeper baritone.

”Forsake your vows. Flee for your lives.” One cries from the front. As he does so your column halts

”Is the courage of Man so frail? Do your backs still flinch from your master’s whips? Not all flee, one still stands. And one is all it takes.” Chapter Master Gilles de Moray bars the way through, his face grim. His armour and white garment seem to gleam in the candlelight. His hand thrusts open the door to where you shall stand the Vigil. ”Witness. And rejoice.”

[2/3]

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>>3344874

[3/3]

The Vigil theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uj8h4SCsnE

The full choir probably wakes every morning to sing this hymn at the changing of the Vigil, it must be a routine for them. The effect on you is not lessened by this fact one bit, your eyes locked on the stone sarcophagus at the centre of the dias. You breathe deep, steadying yourself. This is a Holy Place.

As the first ray of light escapes over the morning sky, kissing the Reliquary through priceless tinted glass, you and your fellows are led into the room. Four knights replace the Three standing Vigil, these men rising stiffly from their kneeling. One has to be assisted by a clergyman, his leg locking up.

You take your assigned spot and kneel in obeisance. Your Vigil begins. If the monks swap out singers gradually or somehow sing for hours on end without break, you don’t notice. You are lost deep in contemplation. You find yourself most affected by…

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> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

> The sad irony that Cain was right. The ‘truce’ of the Foe was a farce, as he warned his brother. How he must have wished his brother had listened. How he must have wished he had been wrong. The Foe rued their treachery, the forests of Cantôn burned for years in Cain’s rage. But all the dead monsters in the world could not being his brother back. [Haughty]

> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

>>3344876
>> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
>> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]
>>3342417
This is me.

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
>> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]


I feel like the Cain option is more appropriate to someone who has lost family or friends to the Foe while the Salve Reginae just seems a tad too whistful.

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
>The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

>The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

>>3344876
>The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

>>3344904
I rather like the idea of our character growing more somber and mature as he looks at things outside his home-canton. We already met a duplicitous knight who raped and killed the very people of the realm his kind are sworn to protect, and then had an eye-opening moment when we met some Cathagi - an international experience - as we realised they aren't the kind of baby-eating monsters we might have grown up hearing stories about.

That, and also the fact that I find the Mother most interesting. She is the representation of the Almighty, but other than that we know almost nothing about her. Not even her name.

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

This is the Chapel and Holy Site of Adam's Martyrdom, so this choice makes the most sense and is the most appropriate.

>>3344292
This is now me.>>3344876

> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

shit, how much time has it been since we actually had a fight? all of this character building will prove useless when we roll triple critfails next battle. I know this will happen

>>3344922
I view the Salve Reginae as being reflective of our concern for our own family after learning our brother is caught up in . . . . Something.

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>3344938
> all of this character building will prove useless

I mean, I enjoy playing the game? If you just want to roll numbers, though, here ya go.

>>3344932
>Chapel
Sorry, I meant Church.

>>3344938
Death is part of the tapestry of life, friend.

>>3344939
That's also one interpretation of it. Mother loves, Adam protects, Cain hunts. Forgive me, I was not active in voting for the earlier threads because I was preparing my own quest - how close were we to our brother?

>>3344876
> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344980
>>3344876
I usually incline to the Path of Cain, but in this place and right now I don't feel it at all.

>>3344876
>> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

>>3344943
I don't remember, it was a while ago and I'm fucking tired after work.

Whatever, no bad options here anyways. Just character development.

>>3344876
> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

Despite being a Cainfag, this option just fits better - even if Emile saw little of the world, wondering if it could be better than this is fitting.

>>3344876
>> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

>>3344876
>> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3345185

>>3344936
Changing
>The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

to

> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

after reading >>3344932. It makes more thematic sense right now for it to be about Adam. We can think about the Regina after we meet our own family again

>>3345187
>>3344936
>>3344876

Fuck it I'm passing out. Here's my shit.

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

>>3344876
>> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]
This just seems the most appropriate here. I can understand the idealist somewhat but that would probably be more appropriate in Cathagi. This spot is about Adam and his deeds.

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3344876
>The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

>>3345399
>mfw I have no face for having to start at post number 1 again.

>>3341988
I'm this guy.

>>3344876
>> The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

I like this as it touches on both Salve Regine and Adam. Honestly I would be happy if this or the hearty option won, but think it would be interesting if we had some sort of fusion (if possible). What kind of Canton would we have had today if Adam had lived....but the realm would not be if he had not made his noble sacrifice...

>>3344876

> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]

Venerate the Brother who died holding the line, here in the Breach He held the Foe from. There is reverence for Salve Reginae and the Brother who beat the Foe back, but that is best shown elsewhere. Here, in this place and at this time, it is right to stand for Adam.

>>3344876
> The sad irony that Cain was right. The ‘truce’ of the Foe was a farce, as he warned his brother. How he must have wished his brother had listened. How he must have wished he had been wrong. The Foe rued their treachery, the forests of Cantôn burned for years in Cain’s rage. But all the dead monsters in the world could not being his brother back. [Haughty]

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> The selflessness of Adam’s sacrifice. He must have known that he would not leave the Breach alive, and yet he charged in all the same. Men weep that he never finished setting the Realm’s foundation, that your society is flawed compared to the Kingdom of Heaven Adam had envisioned. But if not for his sacrifice, the Realm would have died here that day. [Hearty]


Rolls with 1 post ID and no link will not be counted.

The First Pilgrimage Site, the Vigil

>The Vigil +0DC
>8 steps on the Path of Adam +40DC
>3 Steps on the Path of Cain +0DC
>0 Steps on the Path of Thorns -0DC
>1 Knight’s Code vow fulfilled +10DC
>50DC


0 = Your thoughts are distracted, you are unable to take solace in the sanctity of this place. To your shame, you shift your position as the strain on your body becomes too great. [+1 Path of Thorns]
1 = Your muscles scream at you as the hours roll on and the sun climbs into the sky. But you endure, as Adam must have endured. [+1 Path of Adam]
2 = The pain acts as a focal point, clarifying your mind as the Vigil. Soon, you do not even notice. Marvelling at the final resting place of Adam, you consider it a truly spiritual experience. [+1d3 Path of Adam]
3 = A Vision has come upon me. [????]

3 rolls of 1d100, gents.

Est Adam Gloria

I have a family birthday event to attend to today so we won’t see another update other than this roll. To keep some voter engagement we’ll include a purely cosmetic vote, nothing to do with your vigil or anything else. As a purebred Romani from an old (but weakened) family, you have the dark hair and pale complexion like many of your Duchy. It has been nearly a month since you left Castle Andrei and, in that time,…

(1) > You have kept your hair cut short.
> Your hair has grown out.

(2) > You remain clean shaven.
> Stubble matures into the start of a beard.

>>3344876
>The tragedy of Salve Regine. That all the devices of the Dragon’s torturers could not break her but the death of her son could. This is where the Golden Age of Cantôn ended. Salve Reginae disappeared after Adam was entombed and Cain went into self-imposed exile soon after. What kind of Cantôn would you live in today, had Adam lived to guide it further still? [Idealist]

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>3346081
I shouldn't be allowed to do this

>>3346081
>You have kept your hair cut short.

>You remain clean shaven.

Proper knight is proper

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>3346081

>>3346081
>Your hair has grown out.
>You remain clean shaven.

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>3346081

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>3346189
YOU PREVENTED US A VISION FROM ADAM. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>3346204
oh shit knigga

>>3346189
>>3346204
I don't know what to say.

>>3346081
> You have kept your hair cut short.
> Stubble matures into the start of a beard.
We are Andrei "The Bear" after all

>>3346204
Oh shit Adam is with us

>>3346081
> short hair
> beard
> The Bear

>>3346081
>You have kept your hair cut short.
>Stubble matures into the start of a beard.

>>3346204
Adam has shown us the path!

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>>3346204
Damn, that would have thrown my QM plans out the window.

>>3346331
raaaaargh so close.

>>3346331
Now I actually feel bad for rolling before that 1.

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>>3346331
It’s divine intervention. QM pls.

>>3346331
Like on the same scale as getting the vampire killed?

>>3346204
Holy fuck, it was soo close too. Damn it

>>3346081
(1)
> Short hair
(2)
> Stubble matures into the start of a beard.

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>>3346331
I think anon really wanted that vision from adam.

>>3345828
> Long hair

> Clean shaven

>>3346081
>You have kept your hair cut short
> Stubble no beard

>>3346331
Now I want to know what the crit would have done.

>>3346081
>You have kept your hair cut short
> Stubble no beard

Andrei the Bottom

Cosmetic vote remains open. I need one anon to roll 1d3 for Path of Adam.

Rolled 1 (1d3)

>>3346894

>>3346081

(1)

> You have kept your hair cut short.

(2)

> You remain clean shaven.

No filthy hippyness at this point. Also REEEEEEEE and such for the failed rolls for sick vision quest gains.

>>3346204
Oh come on.

>>3346081
(1) > You have kept your hair cut short.

(2)> Stubble matures into the start of a beard.

>>3346910
>Implying stubble without beard is not peak C H A D

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Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>3346081
> 18yo growing a beard

Lol. We gonna roll for how well it comes in?

>>3346204
>>3346331

It was soooo close darn it. Another crit we"ll never know the result of.

>>3346081
>(1)Your hair has grown out.

>(2)You remain clean shaven.

>>3346081
(1)
>Your hair has grown out.

>>3346081

(1)

>Your hair has grown out.

(2)

>Stubble matures into the start of a beard.

>>3346081
>Short hair

>Beard

>>3344883
My ID.

>>3346081
>(1)
>Your hair has grown out.

>(2)
>You remain clean shaven.

>>3346081
>(1) > You have kept your hair cut short.
>(2) > You remain clean shaven.

>>3346081
>1) > You have kept your hair cut short.
>(2) > You remain clean shaven.

>>3347156
This >>3342417 is me again. Sorry, Wi-Fi's been down most of the day so posting from mobile.

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>>3346081
> Your hair has grown out.
> Stubble matures into the start of a beard.

>>3346081
>Your hair has grown out.
>You remain clean shaven.

>>3347316
this is what happens when you go full Ranger knight

>>3346081
>You have kept your hair cut short.
>You remain clean shaven.

>>3346081
>>You have kept your hair cut short.
>>You remain clean shaven.

>>3346081
>You have kept your hair cut short.
>You remain clean shaven.

>>3346081
>You have kept your hair cut short.
>You remain clean shaven.

>You have kept your hair short
>You remain clean shaven

>>3346397
Probably not quite on that scale, given it's a positive crit and not going to kill a key lynchpin character. But we'd be talking about a burning bush moment here.

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>2 Success
>You have made the Pilgrimage to 1/4 Holy Sites
+1 Step on the Path of Adam [9]

As the sun climbs high, shining through the windows of the Church of Adam’s Martyrdom, the air seems to glisten as the light rests on the Reliquary. It is a simple stone slab, unadorned and plain in stark comparison to the wealth and majesty that was built around it.

Before long your legs are sore, your back aches and your neck twinges with each passing minute. But the weakness of the body is temporary, fleeting. Good fortune that you relieved yourself before the vigil began. You pay the pain no heed, lost deep in reflection and worship. Adam fought on even as his skin was torn from his flesh, his limbs ripped from their sockets. The least you can do is pay your respects without complaint, contemplating how the man how edified what it means to be a knight.

Over 800 years ago at this very spot, he gave his life for the Realm. They say by the end he was blinded by wyvern-fire, his flesh had melted under the heat of his scorched armour. And still he fought on. Even after a Basilisk had feasted on his arm and a horde of beastfolk severed his foot. Somehow he killed the next Foe, and the next. A dozen and a dozen more, again and again throughout the long day and longer night. You barely notice the moon tonight, a lone Full Sister peeking through the stained glass. Hours have passed like minutes to you, lost in thought. If any of your fellow knights shuffled or moved in their time you have not noticed.

At times Adam fought alone, and at times other brave souls stood with him. You suppose their sacrifice is no less, but without the magical protection of the Magi Armour they stood no chance against the monsters arrayed before them. Montbrun the Giant, White-Eye Aubres and Pascae Silverhand. You know all their names, men that had fought at Motte-Fallavon and lived to tell the tale died by the dozen alongside their leader. Champions all, the breach claimed them and hundreds of others.

As the night enters its darkest hour just before the dawn, you feel a serene calmness. You cannot describe it if you tried, but a sense of rightness and peace washes over you in a way that you have never once experienced in your life. That the fate of the Realm could spin on the efforts of one man, for one night, and emerge unbroken speaks to the truth that the Almighty smiles upon this land. A righteous man is never truly alone, but the Almighty moves here in this sacred place so tangibly you can almost reach out and touch it.

The first hint of a lighting sky signals the morning has come, and your Vigil is fulfilled. In the eyes of Man and God, you are an anointed knight.

[1/2]

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>>3348777

[2/2]

”You have stood the Vigil for our fallen Brother, and stood it well.” A Knights Comitas speaks as the choir continues unbroken, clearly a senior member. ”If you would swear a vow, as you are baptised in your knighthood and mandate, step forward.”

A red-haired knight of the green and white of Fallavon steps forward, a minor scion of the Duke’s family if you were to guess.

”Know me. I am Sir Isaac Motte-Fallavon, son of Sir Bertrand Motte-Fallavon.” He plants his sword in the stone at the very base of the tomb. ”Hear me. I shall win the favour of the fair maiden Lady Denshire. Mark me. Upon my honour, I so swear it.”

”Know me. I am Sir Hans Kroger, son of Lord Karl Kroger.” This black-bearded knight wears blue and black, a griffin emblazoned on his tabard. ”Hear me. I shall avenge myself on the snakemen who murdered my brother, and bring two-score heads of their ilk to my father’s table. Mark me. May my right eye and left hand be struck from my body should I fail.”

The third knight, a plain adorned man with no heraldry markings, remains in place.

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(1) Do you swear a vow?
>No, you remain silent.
>”Know me. I am Sir Emile Andrei, son of Lord Nikolai Andrei. Hear me…”

(2) What do you vow to do?
Given the significance, I will leave the exact phrasing to you.



A vow sworn at the end of your Vigil is considered to hold particular gravitas. There is no shame in not swearing a vow, you have stood the Vigil proud like any other knight. If making a vow or vows, be mindful that conditions that excuse failure are viewed dimly. This is a vow to achieve a worthy feat after all, not a business contract.

The custom of physical punishment in lieu of lost honour is generally a Montbrun tradition like their Stone Oaths (and very old), but you are not excluded from invoking it. In other Duchies, a period of service with a holy order is usually sufficient to regain lost honour for all but the most egregious of broken vows.

Making a post so I can vote in the future. Just read through Black Company, knowing what happened to Kid before going in made it such a wild ride

>>3348785
>No, you remain silent.
Do we have anything to really vow to at the moment? We're still not sure of the situation with our brother and the other major long-term goal is the Dragon Guard unless I'm forgetting something major.

Unless we swear we will see through Mikhail becoming a knight so we feel even worse when he dies

>>3348785
>No, you remain silent.

What 'worthy feat' would we even swear to? I dont think this is something that we need in order to prove ourselves, the vigil is enough for now.

>>3348785
>>No, you remain silent.

>>3348785
>>No, you remain silent.

>>3348777
>+1 Step on the Path of Adam
Whoa whoa knigga that's supposed to be 1d3. I mean, we're probably going to roll a 1 anyway, but this is principal dammit.

Shit. I just read back and saw the roll. My bad.

>>3348833
I think seeing Mikhail through is a decent vow for this occasion. Am I the only one that's interested in the deadmen and finding the source of the menace of our home duchy?

>>3348785
>>No, you remain silent.

Nothing that we currently need

>>3348785
YES! FOR GOD'S SAKE, THE VOW OF CHASITY!

>>3348785

>No, you remain silent.

I mean, we could toss some rando one out for this, but so far, we haven't had any wrongs done to us so far, nor anything too much yet. I mean, maybe one for winning that minor tourney, but that doesn't really go into the more serious vibes I get from Emile. That sounds more like a vow Gabriel would've made, or Shekel Knight.

>>3348785
>voe to have Mikhail become a proper knight

>>3348785
Know me. I am Sir Emile Andrei, son of Lord Nikolai Andrei. Hear me, I henceforth pledge my body to Adam and his virtuous nature, to lie with no one save my future wife. For should I fail in this sacred vow, let the line of my noble ancestry break, as no fruit will blossom where I plant my seed.

>>3349170
Chastity would prevent us from accessing some trade contacts that might be profitable
Remember Tracker Jean?

>>3349304
Yes and I recall stating it was a mistake to sleep with her before the whole debacle began.
Or did you forget that part?

Let's not start this argument again

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>>3349338
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>>3348785
>No, you remain silent.
We don’t really have anything worth swearing a vow over yet