>>46549188
>"We'll stay at a quiet inn for a day or two."
Talking to commoners may provide some enlightening information we wouldn't otherwise be able to obtain.

>>46549188
>>"We'll stay at a quiet inn for a day or two."

>>46549188
>"We'll stay at a quiet inn for a day or two."

>>46549188
>>"We'll stay at a quiet inn for a day or two."

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>>46549188
"We'll stay at a quiet inn for a day or two," you say. "Myrddin's right. If I provoke Olstren into action, I want to be smart about how I do it. Seren, can you recommend a place?"

Seren puts a finger to her chin. "I can think of a few," she says. "I suppose it depends on what kind of inn you want. Merchants stay at the White Gold Coin Inn if they don't have anywhere else to go, while commoners stay at the Horseshoe Inn. There are a few others, but those are the major ones."

"What about places of ill repute?" Myrddin asks.

Seren's face turns bright red. "How would I know anything about those kinds of places!" She yells in offended tone.

"No, not that kind of ill repute." Myrddin dismisses her indignation. "I'm talking about thieves and smugglers."

"Oh." Seren thinks for a moment. "The Black Veil Inn, I suppose? Father said it was a shady place. I don't know how nice it is though. Actually, if you want a private place, we might be able to rent a house. Visiting nobles and wealthy merchants do that sometimes."

>"We'll stay with the merchants at the White Gold Coin."
>"We'll stay at the Horseshoe with the commoners."
>"The Black Veil should be the most useful place."
>"We'll just rent a house."

>>46549491
>>"We'll stay with the merchants at the White Gold Coin."

>>46549491
>"We'll stay with the merchants at the White Gold Coin."
Our clothes and our bearing make us stand out too much among thieves or actual commoners. We don't want people to talk, and we don't want to get shanked in our sleep.

>>46549491
How dressed up are we?
If we're in royal finery then White Gold.
If we can pass for commoners, which I doubt, Horseshoe.

>>46549523
>>46549533
Dressing down isn't too hard, if you want to mingle with the commoners.

>>46549491
>"The Black Veil should be the most useful place."

>>46549571
If we can dress down, then
>>46549533
Voting for Horseshoe.

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>>46549491
"We'll stay with the merchants at the White Gold Coin," you say. "It's their goods at stake, so they should know what's happening. Myrddin, can you take care of our guards?"

"I'll see to it they have a place to stay near us," Myrddin says. "If anything happens, they'll be able to reach us quickly."

"Good." You turn to Seren. "Can you tell us where the inn is?"

"Of course, your highness," Seren says.

The town isn't very large, but it is close to the border, so it has an above-average number of inns to accommodate travellers. Seren leads you to one of the bigger inns closest to the northern entrance. It has stables fit for carriages and even some warehouses. Myrddin sends the guards somewhere out of the way so they can change into less conspicuous clothes and take up rooms in different places. His people will know how to contact them if necessary.

Your carriage enters the grounds of the White Gold Coin Inn and an attendant comes to greet you. His clothes are good, but not too fine. It looks like he can handle rough work, if necessary.

"Welcome, sirs and ladies," he says with a bow. "How may we help you today?"

"We need space for our carriage, as well as two rooms for two," you say. "A hot meal wouldn't go amiss."

"Of course, sir," the attendant says. "May I inquire as to your business in this town?"

This could be a chance to learn something, if you can come up with a convincing excuse for why you're here.

>[Intrigue/1d8] "We're going to Olstren to expand our business."
>[Intrigue/1d10] "We're from Aurwain. We're looking for sound investments here."
>[Intrigue/1d12] "I'm afraid that's private."

>>46549968
>[Intrigue/1d10] "We're from Aurwain. We're looking for sound investments here."
Learning what outsiders think of us? What could possibly go wrong?

>>46549968
>[Intrigue/1d8] "We're going to Olstren to expand our business."

>>46549968
>>[Intrigue/1d10] "We're from Aurwain. We're looking for sound investments here."

>>46549968
>[Intrigue/1d8] "We're going to Olstren to expand our business."

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>46550098
>>46550130
>>46550131
>>46550258

I hate it when this happens.

1= Going to Olstren.
2= From Aurwain.

>>46549968
>>>[Intrigue/1d8] "We're going to Olstren to expand our business."

>>46550306
Nevermind, we got a last minute tiebreaker. Good job, anon!

Rolled 8 (1d8)

>>46550332
Rolling then?

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>>46549968
You step out of the carriage and help Olwen and Seren out after you.

"We're travelling," you say. "Looking for new opportunities to expand our business."

"Many merchants come here looking for fortune," the attendant says. "Sadly, too few of them achieve their goals. I hope you are better."

"So do I," you say. "A merchant needs to be daring, but I don't like unnecessary risks. This time, we'll be looking into Olstren."

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

>>46550332
>Intrigue: Level 2 (77/200 XP)
Is intrigue naturally appearing that much more frequently than the others or are we just picking things in that direction?

Rolled 2 (1d8)

>>46550432

Rolled 3 (1d8)

>>46550432
>3 nat 1s
>attendant decides we are too retarded to stay in their establishment and kicks us out

>>46550441
I think it's both. /tg/ picked it at the start, so I tried to focus on it a little more.

Rolled 1 (1d8)

>>46550432
Pls dice gods give mercy.

Rolled 7 (1d8)

>>46550432
Please use that 8

>>46550453
>>46550457
>>46550507
fuck

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>>46550453
>>46550457
>>46550507
There's the dice we know and love!

>>46550516
Maybe I will.

But maybe I won't.

>>46550532
I shouldn't have rolled that 8

Rolled 1 (1d6)

>>46550557
1 - don't use it
2 - use it
3 - use it
4- use it
5- use it
6 - use it

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>>46550588
THE DICE REALLY WANT THIS, I GUESS.

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Rolled 1 (1d6)

>>46550632
THE DICE GODS ARE ANGRY

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>all these 1s

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>>46550432
"In that case, I doubt you'll have much luck," the attendant says. "Things have been strange at the border lately."

"So I've heard," you say. "Unfortunately, it's too late to change our plans. We'll have to figure something out."

"For what it's worth, I hope you do," the attendant says. "It'd be better for our business that way. But I shouldn't bother you with such things. Come, I'll show you to your room."

You're assigned a room with Myrddin, while Seren and Olwen will share the room next to yours. The rooms are quite nice ̶ they come with a bed room, lounge and bathroom ̶ and the view isn't bad either. After unpacking your luggage, you congregate in the dining room for roasted potatoes and grilled beef skewers.

"This isn't bad," Olwen says. "It has that rustic feel to it that you don't get from the palace's kitchens."

"It's a common regional dish," Seren says. "It's easy to eat and cook, so it's convenient for hunters and soldiers."

"I wouldn't mind tasting a more refined version of it," Myrddin says. "That aside, how do you want to proceed with information gathering, your highness?"

>[Intrigue/1d10] "I'll just eavesdrop on others while we're eating."
>[Merchant/1d8] "Since we're pretending merchants, I'll try to try strike a deal. It'll give me an excuse to make conversation."
>[Military/1d6] "We'll scout the border ourselves."

>>46550841
>>[Military/1d6] "We'll scout the border ourselves."

>>46550841
>>[Merchant/1d8] "Since we're pretending merchants, I'll try to try strike a deal. It'll give me an excuse to make conversation."

>>46550841
>>[Merchant/1d8] "Since we're pretending merchants, I'll try to try strike a deal. It'll give me an excuse to make conversation."

>>46550841
>[Merchant/1d8] "Since we're pretending to be merchants, I'll try to try strike a deal. It'll give me an excuse to make conversation."
How many more 1s could we roll, right?

>>46550841
>[Merchant/1d8] "Since we're pretending merchants, I'll try to try strike a deal. It'll give me an excuse to make conversation."

Rolled 7 (1d8)

>>46550902
I don't know, let's ask!

What do you think our uncle is up to while we are away?

>>46551137
Cursing up a storm at his lost assets.

>>46551137
Working damage control to recoup the loss of all that poison.
Consoling himself with the notion that at least he may have rendered us impotent.
Encouraging the Crown Prince's affair with his lady friend.
Plotting his next step in engineering our downfall.
Anonymously publishing papers espousing alternative systems of government.
Shounen-style interpretive dance battles.

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>>46550841
"Since we're pretending to be merchants, I'll try to strike a deal with someone," you say. "It'll give me an excuse to make conversation and it might get us the information we need."

"Is it really all right for you to lie about that?" Seren asks.

"I'm not lying," you say. "I do have investments and businesses on the side. I'm sure I can find something."

"See that you do," Myrddin says. "Our budget can always use a fatter margin."

You snort and stand up. You casually walk around the dining room on your way to the exit and keep an ear out on the merchants' comments to see if an opportunity arises.

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 5 (1d8)

>>46551236

Rolled 1 (1d8)

>>46551236

Rolled 3 (1d8)

>>46551236
p-please

Rolled 5 (1d8)

>>46551236

>>46551255
Fucking rekt

>>46551280
only counts if we don't have a pass. 5 passes

5 is enough right?

>>46551306
It is, but I'm increasingly getting the feeling like tonight isn't a good night for rolling for us.

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>>46551236
"I wish the beer around here was made of sterner stuff," you hear one of the merchants say.

"The fields around here are too cold go grow hops properly," one of his companions says. "It's hard to get the right bitterness."

There you go.

You casually saunter over to the merchants and smile. "I know what you mean," you say. "I wouldn't drink bitter stuff all the time, but it cleanses the palate every now and then. It's a shame it's so hard to get around here. I really miss my brewery some times."

"Brother, you own a brewery?" One of the merchants asks. His eyes gleam with opportunity. Or possibly alcoholism. It's hard to tell at this time of day.

"Yeah, it's a little place near the capital," you say. "I've been thinking of expanding, actually. I can afford the transportation fees, but I don't know anyone who can handle the distribution."

The merchant laughs. "I know a few people who can help you with that," he says. "I can arrange some introductions, if you can make it worth my while."

"Certainly! However, I heard things haven't been going too well here lately," you say. "Something about problems on Olstren's side of the border?"

"Odd business," the merchant says. "I heard the Duke of Machrain is massing a small army. There's no conflict in Olstren that we know of, so Gwyrddarfordir's his most likely target. The strange thing is…"

"Machrain is no where near here," you say.

Which means the duke's son is getting involved with things that aren't his business.

You note the merchant's name so you can make the trade arrangements later and return to your companions. You share the news you receive and discuss the implications.

"Well, we know there's an army," Olwen says. "We know enough to make preparations."

"Or we could accidentally provoke them before we're ready," Myrddin says. "Our situation hasn't changed all that much. What do you want to do, your highness?"

>"We'll prepare our defenses now."
>"I want to gather more information first."

>>46551679
>"I want to gather more information first."
Have a writ prepared to be sent by courier bearing royal seal if ANYTHING happens

>>46551679
>"I want to gather more information first."

>>46551679
>"I want to gather more information first."

>>46551679
>"I want to gather more information first

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>>46551679
"I want to gather more information first," you say. "I don't want to let anything slip and if Machrain wants to invade, it'll take him several hours to reach anywhere important. We'll have time to intervene. Until then, our priority is to prevent a worst case scenario."

"I hope your highness' judgment is correct," Seren says. "If my family's lands are attacked…"

"The prince won't allow your people to be harmed," Olwen says. "Even if Olstren does encroach upon our lands, we'll force them back."

"If we're lucky, we'll be able to settle this with an easy assassination," Myrddin says. "Both easier and cheaper than a war."

"We'll consider that later," you say. "For now, we need to decide how we're going to proceed."

"We can try sneaking through the border during the night," Olwen says. "It'll be dangerous if we get lost or if we're caught."

"I'd rather try to cross the boarder as merchants," Myrddin says. "We'll be able to see first-hand how Olstren is turning people away, and it's less likely to arouse suspicion."

>"We'll cross the boarder during the night."
>"We'll wait until tomorrow and cross the border as merchants."

>>46552180
>>"We'll wait until tomorrow and cross the border as merchants."

>>46552180
>>"We'll wait until tomorrow and cross the border as merchants."

>>46552180
>"We'll wait until tomorrow and cross the border as merchants."
For the sake of our kingdom, we shouldn't risk ourselves either. Though our father would happily bust us out and tell us to be more careful when we're on our next 'adventure', we don't really want to start a war.

>>46552180
>"We'll wait until tomorrow and cross the border as merchants

>>46552180
>"We'll wait until tomorrow and cross the border as merchants."

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>>46552180
"We'll wait until tomorrow and cross the border as merchants," you say. "We'll be able to bring the guards as well. I don't want to take any chances."

"That'll give us time to clean up and sleep for a bit," Myrddin says. "I'm still a bit tired from the journey."

Olwen snorts. "This is nothing," she says. "Try a forced march for fun one of these days."

"No. No, I will not."

"Forced marches can wait," you say. "Now is the time for reconnaissance. Get ready for tomorrow."

You return to your rooms. You take a quick shower while Myrddin opens up the freezer and starts mixing fruits and rum.

The sun is beginning to set, but the day isn't over yet. Fortunately, you don't have that much left to do. You can extend your break for a bit.

>Stay with Myrddin.
>Visit Olwen and Seren.
>Take a walk around the city.

>>46552624
>Visit Olwen and Seren.

>>46552624
>>Visit Olwen and Seren.

>>46552624
>>Stay with Myrddin.

>>46552624
>>Stay with Myrddin.
Let's see what not-Shiroe has to say

>>46552624
>>Take a walk around the city.
Exploring!

>>46552624
>Stay with Myrddin.
Chat about plans, politics, and women

>>46552624
>>Visit Olwen and Seren.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>46552635
>>46552653
>>46552807

>>46552661
>>46552667
>>46552751

So unless we get another tiebreaker vote while I post this.

1= Myrddin
2= Ladies

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>>46552624
"I'm going next door to see how the ladies are doing," you say. "Somehow, I don't think Seren is used to our kind of business."

"Suit yourself," Myrddin says. "I'll be right here, getting increasingly drunk."

"You have fun with that."

You leave Myrddin to his bottle and knock on the ladies' room. "It's me," you say. "I want to check up on you."

"Come in!" Seren calls out.

You enter the room and immediately shut the door so that no one else can see. The blood immediately rushes out of your head and into your… other head.

Olwen and Seren are in their nightgowns, still damp from the bath. Seren's displays her bountiful cleavage and while Olwen's is very slightly more modest, the way she crosses her legs so that her nightgown slides up her thigh most certainly is not. Your brain shuts down and you dry very, very hard not to ogle them.

"Your highness?" Seren tilts her head and gives you a confused look. She's not faking it either. Doesn't she realize what she's wearing? "Is something wrong?"

"Did you need anything?" Olwen asks. She presses her lips into a thin line to hide her smile. She's doing this on purpose and you both know it. Is this some kind of revenge? It's because you wouldn't make her your consort immediately isn't it? Goddamn it, it's not like it's your fault that you have so many problems to deal with and women can't even make the top ten list yet.

>"I just wanted to talk for a bit."
>"I wanted to ask how Seren was doing."
>"I wanted to talk to Olwen about tomorrow."

>>46553245
>>"I just wanted to talk for a bit."

>>46553245
>"I just wanted to talk for a bit."

>>46553245
>>"I just wanted to talk for a bit."

>>46553245
>>"I just wanted to talk for a bit."

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>>46553245
>"I just wanted to talk for a bit."
Don't call it a grave, this was the path we chose.

>>46553322
Stop participating in other quests and get back to writing, you.

>>46553245
>turn 360 and walk away

>>46553389
This.

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>>46553381
but moooooom!

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>>46553245
You cough awkwardly and sit down. "I just wanted to talk for a bit," you say. "See how the two of you were doing."

"It's the same as always for me," Olwen says. "Kingdom's imperilled, we come in and save the day, we go back home and move on to the next thing. I've gotten used to it by now."

"I must admit this is a bit different for me," Seren says. "I spent most of my time managing my family's alchemical labs. It can be difficult sometimes, but it's never quite so… exhausting."

"That's all it takes for most nobles," Olwen says. "There's nothing wrong with that. So long as you're doing your duty, you're doing your duty. It's appreciated if you want to go beyond that, but no one expects you to do it."

"Thank you, Olwen," Seren says. "I'm glad someone understands."

"If it makes you feel any better, I dealt with it better than his highness did at first," Olwen says. "If it hadn't been for Myrddin, I think he would have lost his mind."

You remember when you first got involved with the kingdom's affairs. There were so many problems to deal with that you didn't even know where to start.

"It helps to have excellent advisors," you say. "You need to learn what you can delegate and what you need to take care of yourself."

"I'll take your advice to heart, your highness," Seren says. "If you don't mind, I'd like to assist you again in the future."

>"It's fine so long as you can look after your family."
>"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help."

>>46553702
>>"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help."

>>46553702
>"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help."

>>46553702
>"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help."

>>46553702
>>"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help."

>>46553702
>>"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help."

>>46553702
I can't see her without thinking about NTR doujins

>>46553936
Kirito is a bitch who couldn't into people without it being Video game involved. We do not have that issue.

>>46553702
>"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help."

When Gwyrddarfordir calls, all should answer.

I hope sis didn't fuck up against the pirates

>>46554110
Given our sister's temperament, I'm sure the pirates are toast. But if it turns out they were privateers or something... I can't see her weighing all the pros and cons of retaliation.

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>>46553702
"I'll be sure to ask if I ever need your help," you say. "I can always use more support."

"Thank you, your highness!" Seren smiles brightly a bows, giving you a good look at everything under her nightgown.

In an instant, your faces flushes. Olwen's eyes widen and she briefly chokes on her tea. You suspect she didn't want to take her little private joke quite this far.

"Yes, well, for now, you can rest until tomorrow," you say. "I still have some things to take care of."

"I'll bet," Olwen quips.

You stand up and leave as quickly as you can without embarrassing yourself further. As soon as you're out of the room, you lean your forehead against the wall and let out a sigh of relief. However, you can't help but notice something is a little off. You open your eyes a crack.

There are two men in enchanted full plate standing at one end of the corridor.

There are two men in enchanted full plate standing at the other end of the corridor.

There's a blonde woman in traveling clothes standing in front of your room.

You do not need this right now.

"Greetings, your highness," the woman says with a curtsey. "I wish we could have met under more formal circumstances, but a friend of mine told me you were here and I simply had to meet you. There's something I'd like to discuss in private. I believe it would be beneficial for both of us."

>"Okay, fine. Let's talk."
>"I think it would be better if my advisor was part of this conversation."
>Try to run away.

>>46554225
>"Okay, fine. Let's talk."


We have our rapier on us yeah? If not.
>"I think it would be better if my advisor was part of this conversation."
and grab it or have him grab it for us.

>>46554225
>"Okay, fine. Let's talk."
Brune a shit

>>46554225
>"Okay, fine. Let's talk."
Calling Olwen out would reveal that Seren is with us, if she didn't already know. And Myrrdin is wasted.

>>46554225
>>"Okay, fine. Let's talk."

>>46554225
>4 men in enchanted full plate armour
Right. This is not ideal.

>"I think it would be better if my advisor was part of this conversation."
Call for Olwen alone if possible.

>>46554225
>"Okay, fine. Let's talk."

>>46554253
>>46554265
>>46554280
>>46554333
>>46554363

You realise that if this is an Olstren team we are handing them a royal hostage by walking along with them? One Magic Blade =/= up to scratch against Four dudes in enchanted plate armour.

Rolled 2 (1d8)

>>46554493
What could possibly go wrong?

>>46554225
>>"I think it would be better if my advisor was part of this conversation."

>>46554493
We're cornered already. Escaping is easier with only ourselves and our illusion blade.

>>46554640
How?

>>46554493
>One Magic Blade =/= up to scratch against Four dudes in enchanted plate armour.
Neither does 2 or 4. Armor beats blade in most cases.

>>46554699
>Armor beats blade in most cases.
Not in fantasy land. In many fantasy stories you might as be wearing nothing

>>46554683
Well for one we only have to cover ourselves, two one extra blade which is duelist oriented will do jack fucking shit against two heavily armored foes. Especially in close quarters. We are fucked if it comes to a fight the best thing we can do is run and make enough noise for the others to do the same.

>>46554699
Armour*

>>46554727
In case you haven't noticed, this isn't your generic fantasy land.

>>46554727
Wait, have we not been naked this entire time?

>>46554699
>>46554727
>>46554730

How is having an extra sword arm to take advantage of our FLASHBANG BLADE (that's basically what it is) a bad thing?

The vote is already decided, but I just want to know why you think this was a good idea? Isn't Olwen literally our bodyguard?

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>>46554225
"Okay, fine." This isn't a cold shower, but it's close enough. "Let's talk."

"Thank you, your highness," the woman says. "I reserved a table at a nearby restaurant. Please escort me."

You dutifully offer the woman your arm, keeping your face impassive as you do so. You follow her directions - and her four gigantic guards - to a nearby restaurant. The guards wait outside while a servant brings you to a private table. Fortunately, the establishment is crowded, so there's no worry that you'll get jumped.

"So, what would you like to discuss?" You ask.

"Love problems, unfortunately."

Fuck your life, you really don't need any more of this right now.

"The first man I was supposed to marry died in war three years ago," the woman continues. "The Winterbread skirmishes. Have you heard of them?"

"In passing." You were there, actually. It was a small war against Olstren, and one of the first battles you commanded. "My condolences."

"Thank you," the woman says. "The second man I was supposed to marry drowned at sea after falling off his ship. The third was killed by a wild boar while hunting."

The story seems oddly familiar, but you can't quite put your finger on it.

"The fourth was killed in bed by one of his jealous lovers, while the fifth and sixth killed each other in a duel over my hand."

Oh. Well, that explains that.

>1/2

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>>46554813
"How tragic." You calmly poor the woman a glass of wine. "Tell me, what can I do for the Widow Princess?"

Princess Reagan mac Connaught, the king of Olstren's only child, is most famous for her string of dead suitors. Olstren's power is decentralized and the king's succession is unstable, so a civil war is likely upon his death. The princess' odds of survival are not very encouraging according to what you know.

"My seventh suitor chose to prove himself worthy of me by conquering his own lands," the princess says. "Unfortunately, he can't wage war against anyone in Olstren, so he came to raid Gwyrddarfordir."

And that explains what the Duke of Machrain's son is doing around here.

>[Intrigue/1d10] "I wonder if he'll have some kind of unfortunate accident too."
>[Military/1d12] "I'm afraid he'll find that quite difficult."
>[Sovereign/1d8] "I'm quite grateful for this information."

>>46554840
>>[Sovereign/1d8] "I'm quite grateful for this information."

>>46554840
>[Sovereign/1d8] "I'm quite grateful for this information."

>>46554788
1. We are already outmaneuvered if you don't think she's taken our measure and moved accordingly you're a fool. Especially since she knew us.
2. 2 unarmored foes with magic weapons =/= 4 physically superior armored foes with enchanted armor AND weapons
3. If she wanted us caught we'd be caught already.


>>46554840
>[Sovereign/1d8] "I'm quite grateful for this information."

>>46554840
>>[Sovereign/1d8] "I'm quite grateful for this information."

>>46554840
>[Military/1d12] "I'm afraid he'll find that quite difficult."
We really oughtn't indebt ourselves to her, if at all possible.

>>46554840
>[Intrigue/1d10] "I wonder if he'll have some kind of unfortunate accident too."

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>46554840
>>[Intrigue/1d10] "I wonder if he'll have some kind of unfortunate accident too."

>>46554840
>[Sovereign/1d8] "I'm quite grateful for this information."

>>46554908
It's valuable information, not rumours but a confirmation from the horses mouth. It only makes sense that this benefits her in some way, and as it also benefits our kingdom it makes sense to indulge her.

>>46554840
>[Military/1d12] "I'm afraid he'll find that quite difficult."

>>46554840
Maybe we can "provoke" an attack from princess here, causing a rout that then leads to this strapping young man to "rescue" the princess.

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>>46554840
"I'm quite grateful for this information," you say. "I would prefer to have peaceful and profitable relations between our kingdoms."

Now that you know who's involved in this and why, it'll be easier to make plans. You doubt any other nobles will want to get involved into this.

"That is my wish as well," Reagan says. "Gwyrddarfordir is fortunate to have the Victorious Prince. I'm afraid the Widow Princess' reputation is embarrassing in comparison."

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 7 (1d8)

>>46555189
I'll save you all with this 8.

Rolled 3 (1d8)

>>46555199
Well done regardless, sire.

>>46555189
She want's another dead suitor/rival added to the list. We can oblige, I'm sure.

Rolled 7 (1d8)

>>46555189

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>>46555189
>>46555199
Gr8 m8 but check this 8

Meirion's Basic Plan for Basic Bitches

(1) Confirm imminent Olstred invasion/raid. [DONE]
(2) Discretely ready an superior force near the holdings in an attractive ambush site.
(3) Victorious Prince does Victorious things. Clarify with Reagan whether she wants the Duke's kid dead or just thrashed a bit.
(4) Do NOT marry the Widow Princess, but hint/nugde/wink that we might be happy to support her claim to the throne (on paper at the very least).

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>>46555189
"In fact, I wouldn't mind borrowing your highness' reputation," Reagan says. She reaches across the table to gently stroke your hand.

You resist the urge to bang your head against the table until something breaks.

"The men of Olstren are simply too deplorable," she says. "They only care about the throne, and none of them have the talent to earn it."

"Royalty is a demanding responsibility," you say. "Few people understand that."

"I'm glad that your highness is one of them," she says. "I think I would enjoy it if we could support each other. Of course, my current suitor would have to meet a tragic end before that could happen."

"That is unfortunate," you say. "And I'm afraid I can't make any commitments at the moment."

"Oh, I understand," Reagan says. "Svekka and Rosea have their own princesses after all. However, if I could spend time with your highness in the future, that would be fate. Those who go against fate are doomed, aren't they?"

In other words, she'll help you arrange for her current suitor to join his predecessors in exchange for a few dates.

>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."
>"I'm afraid I'd rather handle this on my own."

>>46555389
>Do NOT marry the Widow Princess,
What could possibly go wrong?
>>46555404
>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."

>>46555404
>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."


We don't have to marry her, but if we help her secure her succession we earn a strong ally.

>>46555404
So all we have to do is date her a couple times to solve the current issue? DONE!

That said, on the dates make sure we have a contingent of guards, we choose the locale, and we have everything tested for poison

>>46555404
>"I'm afraid I'd rather handle this on my own."

>>46555404
so she DOESN'T like him. That complicates things, certainly.

>"I'm afraid I'd rather handle this on my own."
don't let her dirty her hands, that's got the potential to blow things up even further. It won't strictly end badly for us, but your neighbors descending into civil unrest is hardly a good thing.

I suppose we could still take her up on those dates, though.

>>46555404
>"I'm afraid I'd rather handle this on my own."
Though I appreciate the sentiment.

Reminder that our bodyguard isn't for marriage

>>46555404
>>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."

>>46555404
>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."

Something about dating someone who might try to kill us is oddly attractive. I wonder if this is how male spiders feel.

Anyway >>46555460 is right. It doesn't mean an engagement, and it could set the groundwork for us putting an ally on a neighboring kingdom's throne.

>>46555404
>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."
Can't see any downsides.

>>46555499
>don't let her dirty her hands

She's not offering to help us off her suitor. That's a condition precedent to the agreement.

>>46555404
>>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."

>>46555404
>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."
>>46555389
>Do NOT marry the Widow Princess
Makes me want to marry her more. We are the victorious prince after all.

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>>46555516
I know this is /tg/, but I don't think we would be hypocritical to get maid at our brother for tussling with an unsuitable match and then doing the exact same on our end.

Consorts are for loving, Princesses are for babies.

>>46555528
>>46555428
>>46555545
>>46555608

>>46555404
>"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future."
Let's play with fire.

>>46555608
We don't get to marry who we want, we marry whoever is most politically valuable

We make the women we actually like consorts

>>46555687
>we marry whoever is most politically valuable
I hope /tg/ doesn't forget that later on.

Cutting off the vote time so I can count 'em.

>>46555608
>>46555677
>>46555687
>>46555704
Just Saying we could Earn an alliance without marriage letting us tie another ourselves. Getting her her succession is BIG.

>>46555687
So... Princess Consort?

Anyway we still have to meet our other candidates and see which one brings more benefits. Always keep your eyes on the game

>>46555715
I'm more worried about what it would mean for our siblings if we married her than us.


>>46555724
Nigga no.

>>46555724
If her pappy dies and the succession doesn't treat her well and she seeks asylum, then sure, why not

Hell, if we go full machiavelli we could marry her and use that as an excuse to interfere with the succession war and take over.

>>46555773
Hence why I said don't marry her but secure her the succession and be her ally.

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>>46555404
"I would greatly enjoy the pleasure of your company in the future," you say.

Reagan beams, genuinely glad at your response. "I shall look forward to it. It seems my current suitor's future" - she slides a folded piece of paper across the table and you pocket it immediately - "is quite unfortunate."

"He was doomed the moment he set his sight on my country," you say. "I simply hope that this can be resolved with as few complications as possible. And that I won't be the next one to join him."

"You have no reason to worry about such things." Reagan smiles behind her wine glass. "You're not like those boorish thugs. Nothing untoward will happen to you, regardless of our personal or professional circumstances. I guarantee it."

That's certainly a relief.

>>46555837
well god damn it, she HAS been the one killing all of them.

>>46555869
Hopefully our intrigue score can keep us safe

>>46555869
You really thought those might be a series of unfortunate events?

It's like you can't even into intrigue.

>>46555837
And that's all for today. Tonight felt a really good run, so thanks for playing. The background discussions are always fun to read.

The next thread will be today, Saturday April 9th at 7PM EDT. I'm still trying to figure out what schedule works best, but so far, it looks like Friday is best.

I'll see you all next time.

>>46555837
Well, sounds like it's time to sleep, and then kill us an especially stupid noble.

>>46555958
Thanks for running. How badly did she sell the noble out?

>>46555964
Yup.

>>46555986
>How badly did she sell the noble out?

Enough for /tg/ to get really creative about how they want to off him.

>>46555958
Cheers mate.

>The next thread will be today, Saturday April 9th at 7PM EDT
My body is ready.

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>>46555869
Which is great.

>>46556015
THAT badly? Hoooooooo boy. Yeah, for some reason I trust her less than Uncle.

>>46556028
up until she betrays us.

>>46556028
Will the Victorious Prince be the one to conquer the Widow Princess?

>>46556087
Don't stick in in betrayers /tg/

>>46556087
>"Doesn't matter, had sex."
-The last words of the Victorious Prince Meirion auk Gwyrren

>>46556079
>up until she betrays us.

Why would she though?

Given the discussion so far, we're her best shot at her sitting on the Olstred throne after her father's death. The risk isn't until after that.

It wouldn't be in her best interests, given that she'd be burning her bridges with a powerful neighbor, but I can see it happening if she wanted to avoid looking like a Gwyrddarfordir puppet.

The trick would be to get some leverage over her before she takes the throne, proof of her involvement in one of the many deaths of her suitors perhaps?

>>46556136
That depends on the other candidates. So far she hasn't impressed me.
>>46556156
Stop thinking like a loser

>>46556087
mah niggaa
>>46556079
>up until she betrays us.
Even bettter

>>46556176
Seen 4 candidates so far, of varying levels of political clout.


>>46556191
How is that better?

>>46556173
If Brother and Sister become unable to claim the throne, if she bumps us off with our child in her belly she can claim possibly 2 thrones. She's like Uncle, tricky as fuck.

>>46556249
>How is that better?
I like it when a girl plays hard to get. But yeah, dying would suck for the quest.

>>46556249
You mistake me, I'm arguing to support her claim -without- agreeing to marry her.

>>46556310
that it would

>>46556329
Probably for the best.