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Many leagues to the East, in the Slithering Wastelands

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yIELWjG8Tc – Freetown Theme

Tracker Jean watched the flapping sheet on the clothesline with furrowed brows. This was the third abandoned settlement they’d passed since leaving Freetown, not a human or reptile soul in sight. No evidence of violence or foul play either, but folks that were set on leaving on their own timetable didn’t tend to leave their laundry out…

Tracker Pa, ‘Old Man Snow’ hisself, had given Jean half-a-dozen extra caravan hands, Tracker greenfoots all. Young, inexperienced and useless as spare spit, Jean was told she was to break ‘em in to the merchant side of family business. But Jean suspected Pa just wanted them away from the usual territory out east of Freetown. That meant things were bad. Real bad.

Still, they’d done well so far even with the detour to avoid some of the heftiest toll fees Tracker Jean had seen in all her caravanserai days. Near two-dozen purebred Wasteland Mustangs, beautiful and proud specimens that would have been too much to handle for her hired hands if not for the extra Tracker boys tagging along. Even with a second slap of toll fees that was going to make back her expenses, cover all her creditor shares and leave her damn rich besides. If she could just get them back over the mountains…

”Boss.” Berric, her second, rode in with a little more hurry than she’d like to see. Something was up. ”People. Coming this way. Some saying they want to join up.”
”More refugees. From here?” Tracker Jean gestured at the deserted hamlet.

”Don’t think so. Freetown, I think. Or from that way.” Berric paused, hesitating. He sucked his teeth, a habit of his that arose whenever he was worrying too much. Or worrying just enough. “There’s a lot of ‘em, boss.”

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”Shit, that’s where half these folk were fleeing to. What the in Pit happened?” Jean swore, wondering when she started using the Cantôn turn of phrase. “Freetown still there?”

”They ain’t said nothing about Freetown falling or the like.” Her second grunted, pulling his mount astride hers. His dull brown eyes had settled on the gathering stormclouds in the distance. ”Ain’t what’s already happened that’s gottem runnin’ scared, I reckon.”

Tracker Jean nodded, looking back north and east to the distant horizon. Her second was right, Pit take it. It wasn’t what had come that had them all looking over their backs, it was what was coming.

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>“This is a merchant caravan, not a rescue mission.” If they can’t pay their own way, they can’t stay. Sucks to be them, but you have your creditors to think of. [Haughty]

>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>“More mouths to feed? A bigger target for the Scaled Horde? No thank you.” With any luck, your convoy will escape unscathed as the round up easier targets. [Cynic]

>>4104177
>>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104177
>>“More mouths to feed? A bigger target for the Scaled Horde? No thank you.” With any luck, your convoy will escape unscathed as the round up easier targets. [Cynic]

>>4104177
>>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

I think with the frontiers, the frontier men and women will try to look for each other as much as possible. It's not all about the money for Jean after all.

>>4104199
I dunno, I feel like there might be a case of "if you can't contribute you can't survive"

>>4104177
>>“This is a merchant caravan, not a rescue mission.” If they can’t pay their own way, they can’t stay. Sucks to be them, but you have your creditors to think of. [Haughty]

Wastelands be a hard place getting harder.

>>4104177
>>“More mouths to feed? A bigger target for the Scaled Horde? No thank you.” With any luck, your convoy will escape unscathed as the round up easier targets. [Cynic]

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104177
>“More mouths to feed? A bigger target for the Scaled Horde? No thank you.” With any luck, your convoy will escape unscathed as the round up easier targets. [Cynic]

>>4104177
>They pay their own way or they can work it instead.[Haughty]+[Hearty]
We aren't running a charity but we aren't heartless either.

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>They pay their own way or they can work it instead.[Haughty]+[Hearty]

As long as they contribute in some way I don't see an issue with it

What's up Forgotten? What happened to that meeting Tracker Jean was supposed to have with Duke Montbrun?

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104315
I don't think she was actually meeting the Duke. Just going by his Castle to sell wares. Surely servants would do the shopping and not the Duke himself

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

Ahh I love the sight of a new Sworn to Valour thread in the morning. Good day kniggas. I wonder what happened to that bard storyteller. I'm beginning to miss him.

>>4104315
I doubt that the Duke of Montbrun himself met Tracker Jean and her caravan. He is probably occupied with far more important matters.

>>4104177
>>“This is a merchant caravan, not a rescue mission.” If they can’t pay their own way, they can’t stay. Sucks to be them, but you have your creditors to think of. [Haughty]

>>4104320
>>4104324
That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying it.

Is her name Jean or Jeanne by the way? Jean is a masculine male name.

>>4104327
I think it's Jean but not sure

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104320
>>4104324
Still, I would like some details of how it went down.

>>4104327
It's Tracker Jean.

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

I'm going with this after some thinking but adding a write-in to it.

>Inquire on what's going on. What is causing all of this? What happened in Freetown and what it's current state. Any information they have would be useful. [Hearty write-in addition]

>>4104177
>>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104346
Supportan this.

>>4104346
Prime serpent almost certainly

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104177
>>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

>>4104315
Supporting this

We’re not running a charity after all

>>4104177

>They pay their own way or they can work it instead.[Haughty]+[Cynic]

Taking the wealthy or the useful. Refugees might also be more of a threat if they decide to rob us, taking on a couple as guards kight prevent that.

Maybe grab some strong dudes with kids to look after, they'll put in extra effort for their family while not being likely to rob and run.

Plus we'll look good doing it "because they have kids".

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty

Well looks like something is hitting the fan.

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>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

I don't anticipate that this will cause anything but trouble when we inevitably cross paths with the Prime Serpent's warbands that are causing trouble up here, but we might as well be no different than the Snakemen if we just leave these people on their own out here because we're too concerned with the bottom line.

>>4104177
>They pay their own way or they can work it instead.[Haughty]+[Hearty]

No freeloaders.

>>4104176
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

> All these hearty replies

We ain't playing Emile, folks.

>>4105181
Hearty for life

>>4105181

Forgotten wouldn't be letting us pick the option if there was one "correct" answer to this. We get to influence Jean's character and choose which personality trait of hers we want to see come out. If this wasn't in character, then Forgotten wouldn't let us choose it as an option.

>>4105181
>Hearty
>Emile
Like anons aren't on the idealist autopick

>>4104177
>>“More mouths to feed? A bigger target for the Scaled Horde? No thank you.” With any luck, your convoy will escape unscathed as the round up easier targets. [Cynic]

>>4104177
>“More mouths to feed? A bigger target for the Scaled Horde? No thank you.” With any luck, your convoy will escape unscathed as the round up easier targets. [Cynic]

Well, she is a trader not a Knight.

>>4105181
>expecting Kniggas to pick anything other than Hearty+Idealism

LMAO Kniggas are going to try and drop Haughty as soon as possible

>>4104177
>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

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>“Dust n’ Damnation… Alright, put the able-bodied on the payroll and get them to work. As for the rest… let’s get them something to eat.” Besides, there is safety in numbers. [Hearty]

Tracker Jean lets compassion rule over her calculated mercantile wisdom. The results of this vote, and the risk it subjects the caravan to, remain to be seen…

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Previous Sir Emile Andrei Vote
Confessor
>You choose Father Towbray, as is appropriate under Romani doctrine. His is the hard and narrow path. He will not spare the rod, nor spoil the sinful child. He will remind you of who you are. Of -what- you are. A Knight. A Warrior of God. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

Confessions
>”I have spoken falsehoods and deceived my fellow man.” Your lie to the faction thugs beneath the ruins may have avoided bloodshed and saved lives, but it was still a lie. [Hearty]
>”I have harboured doubts. In my Faith, in the wisdom of the church. Even… even in the truth of the Holy Message.” You have tried not to dwell on what you witnessed in the darkness. Tried. [Idealist]
Sir Emile Andrei confesses to the sin of doubt and speaking falsehoods.

Did Not Confess
>”I have consorted with beastfolk, Fae and men of low character.” An alliance born of compromise. They may not be evil incarnate, but they are of the Foe. You had begun to forget that. [Haughty]
While Sir Emile Andrei certainly does not trust their ilk, he does not consider his affiliation with the beastfolk, Fae and Bluejays to be a sin in and of itself.
> Unrepentant. Gain +1 Step on the Path of Thorns [3].
> ‘To the Victor, the Spoils’ UNLOCKED: Always gain +1 Wealth at the successful conclusion of any engagement at a Skirmish level or larger, assuming there is time for your hirelings to pick over the remains.

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>>4105560
> ‘To the Victor, the Spoils’ UNLOCKED: Always gain +1 Wealth at the successful conclusion of any engagement at a Skirmish level or larger, assuming there is time for your hirelings to pick over the remains

H E L L O.

How big is skirmish level again?

>>4105561
Anything that requires a battle roll result, essentially.

>>4105560
> Unrepentant. Gain +1 Step on the Path of Thorns [3].
> ‘To the Victor, the Spoils’ UNLOCKED: Always gain +1 Wealth at the successful conclusion of any engagement at a Skirmish level or larger, assuming there is time for your hirelings to pick over the remains.

Hahaha nice

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Sandag, 9th Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. Motte-Fallavon Chapel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dcbjanbXRU – Penitent Knight theme

The penitent lay prostrate before the Chapel altar depicting Salve Reginae and the Apprehension, the scene of Cain struggling free from the Cross as the guards took his Mother away. She had known that coming to offer succour and tend his wounds would lead to her recapture and harsher punishment, but she could not bear to watch her tormented son suffer in silence. Like the Brother Cain, the penitent was stripped naked to the waist and face downcast. His bare arms, knees and forehead were sore from being pressed against the cold tile floor.

As was his right as a man of noble blood, the penitent had requested the chapel hall be cleared for his confession. Indeed the chapel existed for exactly such a purpose, most sermons and services were held in the main church further downhill. What sins had been divulged in these halls by both meek and mighty, what petty failings and wicked atrocities had been attested to on these very stone tiles?

Father Towbray stood at the side of the altar, dressed in the simple red wool cloak of his sect. He looked up at the depiction of Salve Reginae and the Apprehension, dwelling on the penitent’s confession. He tried to find it in his heart to show the exemplary forgiveness demonstrated by the Mother of the Faith. He tried to remind himself to be no more harsh than necessary, as a loving mother would discipline a wayward child. He must not let his anger at the multitude of human failings, many and endless, cloud the lessons to be learned here. Mercy was not a weakness, of course it was not. But mercy and laxity in vigilance were two different things.

“We are all of us, creatures of doubt. We are all of us, creatures of sin. The church is not the Almighty anymore than a sapling is the forest, the church is merely an institution of fallible men that strives to interpret His Will. To hold those fallible men accountable to their failings, to decry those of the cloth that would warp the Word for their own ends… This is strength of character, not sin. Likewise, to doubt the forte of one’s own faith is a strength, not weakness.” The priest’s voice takes a harsh turn, his fists clench as he turns his back on the penitent. ”But to let that doubt be dwelt upon, to risk twisting your piety into cynicism and unbelief. To question not just the messenger, but the Message… That is a disease of the soul that takes root like a weed. And like a weed it must be torn out, root and stem!”

The Montbrun priest breathed in and out deeply. They would get to that later.

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>>4105560
>> Unrepentant. Gain +1 Step on the Path of Thorns [3].
>> ‘To the Victor, the Spoils’ UNLOCKED: Always gain +1 Wealth at the successful conclusion of any engagement at a Skirmish level or larger, assuming there is time for your hirelings to pick over the remains.

hello hello

This is WELL welcome.

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“These falsehoods, these lies. Why did you speak them?”

“Your Reverence, it… avoided bloodshed.” The peninent’s left arm muscle trembles on its own volition, a sign of the strain this awkward posture was putting on them.

“It was convenient then.” The word ‘convenient’ seems to leave a foul taste in the holy man’s mouth. ”Do the oaths of your office say ‘Speak Truth Only When Convenient’? Does it say ‘Speak Only Truth, Unless Necessity Demands Otherwise?’ ”
The penitent does not move, their shamed silence is answer enough.

Father Towbray continues. ”Was the avoidance of bloodshed worth the compromise of your Code? Was it worth knowing that you had tainted yourself with a liar’s tongue?”

”…It was not, Your Reverence.”

”Are you not a Knight of Cantôn?!” The priest’s sudden roar booms throughout the chapel hall. He whirls on the penitent, spittle flying with righteous rage. ”Are you not a Warrior of God, a Castellan whose conduct guards his own soul as surely as his blade guards the realm?!”

”I am!”

”Liar! Faithless wretch! Where the strength of weaker men falters You stand strong! Where the courage of lesser men fails, You hold fast!! Where those less worthy choose the easy path, the path of convenience…” The priest spits the word. ”The path of a fallen world, You stand proof against corruption! I ask you again worm, cretin, fallen thing! I ask you again, are you not a Knight of Cantôn?!”

The penitent shakes as the priest grabs a tuft of his hair, demanding an answer. “I am! I swear to the Almighty, Salve Reginae and the Brothers that I am!”

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“Do you denounce these sins and failings, and shed your past fallen life to carry the word of the Almighty forward once more?” The priest holds the holy oil like a man holds a club with a snake underheel, ready crush the taint of the soul without remorse or hesitation.
Were any other man to touch him so, to lay his hands upon his bare head so roughly and uninvited, the penitent knight would have cut him down without hesitation. Instead he cries out, as if in pain. ”I do! By the Kingdom of the One True God and all his Angels in Heaven, I do!”

”Rise and rejoice, brother. Washed clean, born anew. The path to redemption is long and arduous, but the road is always open. If one has the courage to follow it.” Father Towbray finishes anointing the young penitent knight with oil, embracing him a fellow Brother of the Faith as they rise. The knight must undergo penance to wash away their past sins, to show the world that he has shorn himself of the failings of his former sinful self.

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(1) Penance for the Sin of Falsehood. Select One.
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]


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(2) Penance for the Sin of Doubt. Select One.
>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]


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(3) The Visions. Select One.
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576

1)
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

2)
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

3)
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

That leap of faith is fucking badass

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]
>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]
>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>(1) Penance for the Sin of Falsehood. Select One.
>>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]
>-
>(2) Penance for the Sin of Doubt. Select One.
>>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>-
>(3) The Visions. Select One.
>>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

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>At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

Out of curiosity, how would this be rolled? We roll to try to get hit then roll to survive? I don't think armour saves would apply to this, no?

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

So Father Towbray know that the Church sometimes serves it's faithless own ends and must be held accountable. Makes me think highly of them

>>4105576
(1)
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]
(2)
>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]
(3)
>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
1
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

2
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

3
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105582
Cainites are more fundamentalist with church doctrine, they are more willing to purge the corruption out of the clergy, whereas adamites are more likely to forgive it.

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105582
>them
him*
Sorry meant him Father Towbray.

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

Thematic punishments are pleasing.


>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

I don't have a good reason for picking this.

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

people feeling particularly suicidal today, willingly leaping into lightning bolts and all; I'm going to have the copper clipper stat sheet on standby.

On second thought...

>>4105586
Changing my penance of sin vote here to
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>>4105576
1
>Penury

2
>Flagellation

2
>Hearty + Idealist
>>4105585
>whereas adamites are more likely to forgive it.

Clearly not the case as that would violate the Law of Adam. They might go for a lighter less harsher punishement and for merciful repentance, but they won't let the crime or criminal go till they are trialed and convicted. The Adam order Emile chose is all about investigating wrongdoings and bringing the criminals to justice of Adam's law.

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

>>4105606
>>4105609
Changing

>>4105576
(1) >”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]
This seems like the more challenging choice, but it fits the bill much better as redemption for this sin.

(2) >”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]
I.... I honestly cannot stress enough how fucking badass this is going to be. I don't give a fuck if it kills Emile and ends the quest, the write-up for it is going to be so insanely good that it'll be worth it.

(3) >Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

If we're going to tell someone about them, this seems like as good a time as any. The only other options would be to wait until we meet someone further up the religious chain of hierarchy, or to just never tell anyone, and neither of those seem as good as this.

>>4105576
>>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
(1) Penance for the Sin of Falsehood.
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

(2) Penance for the Sin of Doubt.
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

(3) The Visions
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
(1) Penance for the Sin of Falsehood. Select One.
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

(2) Penance for the Sin of Doubt. Select One
I'm totally with the let's go motherfucker option but still I don't want to a character to die on pascae just to other be born there
>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

(3) The Visions. Select One.
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]
you telling jack shit brother I'm pretty sure they kill people for this

>>4105581
A single roll. Doubles you get struck by lightning. A natural 100 will see you dead.

An interesting way to end the quest arc, that's for sure.

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>4105694
Just gonna get this bad roll out of the way

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

Cain in a cross, penance is harsh and Father Towbray doesn't fuck around with it. Better not break a vow again.

>>4105576
>>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

>Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

We are but a tool of the Almighty - who are we to divulge His plans without direction.

>>4105791

This is me by the way
>>4104621

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]
>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]
>>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury


>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist

Wow now this is going to be a bumby ride.

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury


>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105909
>>4105926
Samefag please stop.

>>4105909
>>4105926
>posts formatted in the exact same way
>flagellation missing a ] in both posts

>>4105576
>>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4105930
>>4105955
Could have just copy/paste, though.

>>4105955
>>4105930
Couse you know that copy and paste is a thing right?

I post from my phone so my id chnages alot
>>4105909
This was my post

>>4104784
This is also me

If i was going to same fag i wouldnt do it in such a obviously way.

>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

>(2) Penance for the Sin of Doubt. Select One.
>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

>(3) The Visions. Select One.
>Father Towbray is your Confessor, your spiritual guide and confidant. If there is anyone that can be entrusted to share these revelations with and what they mean, it is he. [Hearty] + [Idealist]

>>4105955
>>4105930
I copy pastad his shit because I agreed with it, calm down niggers

>>4106012
> Bumby

> Chnages

> If I was going to samefage I wouldnt do it in such a obvious way

> I copy pastad his shit

> When illiterate-anons bad spelling catches him out on samefagging.

>>4106098
Uummm it dosnt prove anything at all, its just a differnt person using the same options as me. Guse evey person that picks the same options are now samefaging??

>>4106158
Honest to god, I don't know if you're intentionally spelling this badly or not.

Also, I mean, I hope you aren't because I really don't think it's a good idea to talk about the visions.

>>4106169
i think it's too committed and subtle to be trolling, he only gets a little attention for it and seems to participate pretty actively

>>4106169
I didnt vote to talk about the visions though

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist
This is what i voted for.
Are the visions telling you stuff?
Im still amazed that my bad spelling gets any attention at all which is funny in of its self

>>4106176
That was why I was hoping you weren't samefagging.

Because I also voted to not talk about the visions.

>>4106172
Honestly, the first vote is pretty soon to call out samefagging.

But the misspelling is both atrocious, consistent, and distinctive for both ID's.

>>4105576
(1) Penance for the Sin of Falsehood. Select One.
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]

(2) Penance for the Sin of Doubt. Select One.
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

(3) The Visions. Select One.
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

I really love this quest, but I decided I'm going to give up 4Chan for Lent. See you kniggas again after Easter.

>>4106299
Peace be with you, knigga.

>>4105576
>(1) Penance for the Sin of Falsehood. Select One.
>>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]


(2) Penance for the Sin of Doubt. Select One.
>”Chapter I, verse LX. The lash wielded by thine own hand leaves a deeper mark than any master’s whip.” Sir Andrei is reduced to Battered health status until he arrives at Port Bounty. [Flagellation]

-
(3) The Visions. Select One.
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

>>4106299
Almighty Bless your Lent
>>4105576
>”Chapter II, verse XII. Utter no word but the truth. And, if the truth should elude thee, utter no word.” Sir Andrei is may utter no word until he kisses the feet of the Holy Figurehead in Port Bounty. [Sworn to Silence]
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

If Emile dies I'm peacing tf out

>>4106306
>>4105576
Changing my vote for #2 to

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>>4106309
Makes this a win/win.

Not like we could roll exactly wrong to get hit by lightning, amirite?

Rip I'm late to the party. Well here's my anchor for future posts I guess.

>>4106309
Anons are making a lot of risky choices of late, honestly we're really risking it by being literally one roll away from death, I feel like the lack of major consequences so far has kind of contributed to this(How did we not even get like a fine or debt for injuring the dukes son or whatever lol)

>>4106477
>How did we not even get like a fine or debt for injuring the dukes son or whatever lol

Because it's a tourney and injury is expected. It'd be a pretty shitty and petty lord who "fined" a knight for injuring a contestant in a tourney

>>4106482
We almost got disappeared, too, and had to overcome a challenge scenario to avoid BAD END.

>>4105576
>>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]
>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]
>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

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>>4106477
Come on, it's really unlikely we'll get a nat 100.

And lightning strikes leave awesome looking trauma.

If it happens and we survive, we can view it as amazing stigmata. Maybe even get a vision while unconscious.

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>>4106610
>>4106477
Here's a healed scar.

>>4106477
>nearly die to a basilisk being only saved by Kid by a hairs breath
>not a consequence of fucking about in Fallavon and conspiracies

Lady Vancewell is going to manipulate the shit out of the Marquis to embitter him to us, just because we haven't suffered the full consequences of our actions yet doesn't mean they aren't in the pipes

How mad will Mom be once she finds out we sought out a lighting strike?

>>4106805
You mean "proud".

>>4106299
Fare you well, knigga

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>>4106610
>>4106614
Is that legit? Neat, I'll have to look up what actually happens to lightning survivors.

--------

Vote closed. Looks Emile is keen to ride the lightning. Fuck me if this actually kills you, I gave you fair warning well ahead of time.

>”Chapter II, verse IX. In His eyes, status and wealth are equally worthless. Purity of the soul is the Almighty’s currency.” Sir Andrei may enjoy no luxury until he arrives at Port Bounty, he gains no bonus from Wealth status or attire. [Penury]

>”Chapter I, verse XXVI. Faith is the staple of the brave, not the wise. A man without doubt does not hesitate to grasp the lightning.” At the next Vigil in Pascae, Sir Andrei must actively seek to be struck by lightning during the storm. This could very well kill him. [Leap of Faith]

>The Angel has not sworn you to silence, but nor has it bid you to speak of its appearances to any other soul. You will hold your tongue for now, and await Heaven’s command. [Haughty] + [Idealist]

With your penance tasks assigned, you ensure you are shorn of any comforts and overt indications of wealth. Mikail sees that Orin puts your fashionable attire and military tabard securely away as your own brother needles you for you plain garb.

"So your own kind gifts you with a fetching tabard and you immediately take a vow of penury?" Young Lord Damien grumbles. "Reginae wept, man. You could have just said you didn't like it..."

"That was ill said, sir. The good Sir Andrei is treating his task of penance with the gravity and sincerity it deserves." The reproval in Sir dan Marc's voice is measured, given Damien's seniority, but your sworn man at least seems to approve of you making more than a token gesture when carrying out your penance.

The Vow of Penury you had to explain, but you are not quite sure how to describe the daunting Vow of Faith that Father Towbray set for you. You would prefer your brother's needling to his genuine concern for your health and sanity, you doubt that larrakin sibling of yours would understand. You are nervous already, and Port Bounty is still many weeks away, but perhaps that very uncertainty is what makes this daring leap of faith so necessary for the good of your soul. Father Towbray is a harsh confessor, but one you find refreshing for the soul moreso than the lacklustre chaplain of House Norveski. Cain on the Cross, had it really been that long since your last confession? You resolve to take confession more routinely.

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A few days later...

Tunegan, 11th Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. – West Fallavon Roads

Your new nag Charlie is a very pleasant horse to ride. Demure and past his prime, the gelding does not require your constant attention and respect to keep him in line as Hannibal does. So the days riding in the West Fallavon countryside pass by quite agreeably, you allow yourself to relax as your entourage passes from one habituated hamlet to another without ever needing to stop and make camp on the unfenced forest edge itself. While the golden fields of Aubres is famous for its grain exports, here you can see firsthand the lush breadbasket of agrarian Fallavon. You have seen orchards of every type of fruit tree and berry bush in the few days since you set out; plums, apples, grape and strawberry of all sorts and sizes. Natural and engineered ponds both, for the farming eels and geese and a hundred other delicacies besides. Lumberyards ring with the chop and hack of saw on wood, wheeling in great lumber and carting out planks of solid wood. Most of these goods seem to be headed to Pascae, or rather its ports, but plenty of traffic goes every which way to the other Duchies or petty fiefs of Fallavon itself.

You are distracted from your reverie as Hannibal nickers at one of the inattentive pilgrim’s passing too close by. The sound is more half-hearted than his usual neighs of indignation at presence of anyone except yourself, your squire and perhaps Brother Rousseau. Clearly a month eating and sleeping to his great heart’s content has mellowed him out somewhat. His coat has a healthy sheen to it and his pace is much more energetic and springy than it was on the road from Aubrey.

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[3/3]

”No! Saint’s teeth, you dolt!” Mikail’s uncharacteristically snappish tone draws your attention. Orin’s hand has frozen from being about to seize Hannibal’s bridle, doubtless his intention was to tug your great brown destrier away from the path of the oblivious pilgrim. “ You ain’t never, -never- to touch Sir Andrei’s warhorse! Hannibal ain’t the concern of the likes of you, ye hear? That beastie will bite your bloody head off, if milord doesn’t cut it from your sorry shoulders first!”

The squabbling of your hirelings and their discipline is, of course, beneath you. But you take it as an encouraging sign that your squire is warming to his role as a peer in charge of others. Albeit his approach could be honed more towards ‘commanding’ rather than ‘bossy’.

”Milord, them holy knights ‘as done fair well by Hannibal.” Your squire rides up beside you. You allow Mikail a slight nod in response to his apologetic expression sent your way, as if you had barely noticed the earlier exchange. “I were thinking we’d keep his bridle and such off while we was on the road, only gear ‘im up and the like when milord wishes to ride off and slay something. Charlie ain’t a bad looking horse, no sire, if milord wishes he can do you for the long stretches ahead.”

Your squire makes a good point. Even if he is a rubbish rider himself the boy at least seems to know his business as a stablehand. You are loathe to refrain from the comfortable companionship of Hannibal as your dedicated mount as your squire suggests, but keeping him well rested at all times will mean those occasions you do take him into battle will ensure that he is performing at peak proficiency. On the other hand, should you find yourself caught unawares on the road, you would rather already be mounted on Hannibal than astride Charlie when the unexpected attack comes.

===============================================================

>Hannibal hails from a lineage of beasts bred for war nearly as long and illustrious as your own household. He must remain well-rested and in pristine condition at all times. You will ride him when you mean to make war or sport, and not before. [Haughty]

>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

>>4106898
>>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]


Obviously we can't over work him anymore but we definitely can't let him get soft and fat. He's a warhorse

On another note Forgotten, where exactly is Port Bounty?

>>4106898
>>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]
>>4106890
The salt will be real if we die from the lightning even by normal thread standards

>>4106898
>>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

This also gives Hannibal a workout by having Mikail ride him. Best use of our resources.

>>4106898
>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

>I'll have to look up what actually happens to lightning survivors.
nothing good I presume

>>4106898
>>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106898
>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]
I'm blaming those copper clippers if Emile dies to a Almightly-damned lightning strike. Fucking copper clippers...

>>4106890
> Fuck me if this actually kills you, I gave you fair warning well ahead of time.

The new adventures of Sir Florence "the Ciseaux", wealthy scion of a Pascae trading house of Lise, recently acquiring the title of Comte through marriage. In lieu of traditional lands, the House of Lise owns properties in many territories, leading the main family to refer to themselves as "du Lise" after acquiring a noble title, but not the land normally attached to it.

Raised this far by wealth, Florence seeks to secure his position by inheriting the title of Comte. Something that will require somehow either managing to purchase the debts of his mothers County from those who arranged her families downfall, or getting one of his own by force, marriage, or coin.

Support from his father will depend on how much of a return he can make on what wealth his father invests in him.

Witness now the rise (and possibly fall) of the Clipper of Copper, Florence "the Ciseaux" du Lise. Money is Power.

> The "fiorino d'oro" of the Republic of Florence was the first European gold coin struck in sufficient quantities since the seventh century to play a significant commercial role.

> The design of the original Florentine florins was the distinctive fleur-de-lis badge of the city on one side and on the other a standing and facing figure of St. John the Baptist wearing a hair shirt.

>>4106898
>>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106898
>Hannibal hails from a lineage of beasts bred for war nearly as long and illustrious as your own household. He must remain well-rested and in pristine condition at all times. You will ride him when you mean to make war or sport, and not before. [Haughty]

>>4106898
>Hannibal hails from a lineage of beasts bred for war nearly as long and illustrious as your own household. He must remain well-rested and in pristine condition at all times. You will ride him when you mean to make war or sport, and not before. [Haughty]

Besides, it would be inappropriate to ride him while penitent. We must remember a Knight is made by his Vows, not his blade. We shall be the most humble penitents before all others humility!

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

There would've been no point in buying Charlie if we don't let Hannibal to get some rest.

I think it will be a good idea to pass down Hannibal to Mikail later on once we've got a mustang or pegasus. Definitely not selling based Hannibal after all we've been through with him that's for sure.

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106915
That's a nice ambitious copperclipper if I ever saw one.

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106923
Good idea since Mikail is Emile's squire and one of his duties is to take care of and handle the knight's steed. Hannibal has dealt with Mikail and has been taken care of by Mikail so many times for so long that Hannibal has grown accustomed and used to Mikail almost as much as Hannibal has with Emile.

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106931
Thanks!

Mostly I just really wanted to work a Florentine/Fleur-de-lise pun in.

But I did stop and think "what could make me want to play a copper clipping Knight?" and a definitive goal to resolve a past injustice of his mother, while being in a powerful but precarious position both externally (retaining the title of Nobility) and internally (the most important thing to his father and Lord is retaining or promoting their noble rank in the family) would give the character complex motivations to succeed by copper clipping.

Maybe balance out the wealth by having to support a larger force under the character, or have options to send wealth home for support from the main house, etc. Not sure how much Forgotten would want to flesh out an economic system, but there are lots of ways to make spending wealth more relevant.

But it's all just fun nonsense talk.

Because Emile will never die, right?

EMILE ANDREI IN THE GRAVE TONIGHT

>>4106898
>>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

>>4106898
>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

>>4106898
>>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

>>4106915
This is great

>>4106961
Anything really went out the window once Rosseau died in terms of MC safety, kniggas just need to roll with the punches for its an established fact that a kniggas safety is not guranteed in the pursuit of chivalry.

as for the copperclipper prince you've got maybe add a Langlish connection since they are the closest approximation to the Italians we have on hand though I swear Pascae had an italian influence and a small army could be interesting particularly given things afoot in Canton.

I personally see lady Vancewell being particularly interesting to such a man driven by wealth and ambition.

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4106898
>>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

Going with this since it means both Hannibal and Charlie will be rested and not tired.

When we do the leap of faith, we should take off all of our armour and weapons as well as anything else that is conducive to lightning. Wear a rain cloak too.

>>4106898

>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty
Hearty for life
>>4105909
This is me.

>>4107140
The ieda is that we have to try to get hit by the lighting bolt.

>>4106915
Should be de Lise, du sounds awkward in this case

>>4107268
Yes, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't take measures to protect ourselves for when we get hit. It's a leap of faith and not a leap of death for suicide.

Metallic objects in contact with the skin concentrate the lightning's energy, given it is a better natural conductor and the preferred pathway, resulting in more serious injuries, such as burns from molten or evaporating metal.

>>4107277
I actually checked on titles.

> In France (and England, largely as a result of the Norman Conquest) the particle de precedes a nom de terre ("name of land") in many families of the French nobility (for example, Maximilien de Béthune).[1] A few do not have this particle (for example, Pierre Séguier, Lord Chancellor of France). The particle can also be du ("of the" in the masculine form), d' (employed, in accordance with the rules of orthography, when the nom de terre begins with a vowel; for example, Ferdinand d'Orléans), or des ("of the" in the plural). In French, de indicates a link between the land and a person—either landlord or peasant.

I figured, "du" was more practical given the fact that the Comte or Count title isn't technically inheritable without the land that Florence' mothers family lost.

So using the masculine "du" would technically slide around that, while also being more aggressive as a statement of intent.

I ended up putting way too much thought into a character we'll never use.

>>4107329
We might naver use it but qm could use him as a dickhead we end up meating latter on.

>>4107282
Well get what you saying and normal i would say we should naver be trying to get hit anyways but this is a penace and people are dumb when it comes to these things.
Il vote with you if it comes to it.

>>4106898
>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]

>>4107361
They're not dumb and they don't care about the penance. They know exactly what they're doing and their intention/agenda is very clear. They're just trying to get Emile killed by constantly voting for the choices that are most likely to result in Emile's death so they can get that faggy copper clipper character concept instead. Same thing with what happened with the basilisk. Copper clippers are copper clippers.

>>4106964
I can just imagine his mother's reaction
"Emile chose to Grasp the Lightning as penance"
" He WHAT?!?"

>>4107373
Was talking more to do with the people in the story not irl peoples that voted for bolt grabing like there Zeus which is also dumb though it might have to do with not wanting to be battered in case of a fight and lighting only has a 1 in 100 chnace of killing us well 3out of 100 counting 3 rollers.
Risk of death latter for an better chance of living right now.

Still a dumb idea.
Mums probs beating our dad for letting us go.

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>4107402
It's only 1 roll of 100
Observe

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>4107409
No you

Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>4106898
What happens if we get struck by lightning? I imagine we would roll for injury but get a badass scar and a bonus in martial and courtly settings?
>>4107418
no YOU

>>4107361
> qm could use him as a dickhead we end up meating latter on.

Excuse me, I put actual effort into making him not a dickhead.

Instead of the selfish pursuit of a second son seeking to raise his name, Florence bears the weight of both reclaiming his Mothers land from debt as well as the Lise House' ambitions to sucessfully become hereditary Nobility.

Nothing keeping him from honoring contracts, being pious, etc.

No reason he would have to be antagonistic should he appear.

>>4107282
Wait I might be retarded, but isnt it literally the opposite, If the metal stuff we're wearing is a better conducter than our meat and bones than wouldnt most of the current go through without harming us? like how youre supposed to stay in your car in a lighting storm. I dont think lightning is strong enough to melt steel, Correct me if I'm wrong though

>>4107402
>though it might have to do with not wanting to be battered in case of a fight
since when been crippled is better than being battered out of curiosity

>>4107459
In a direct lightning strike, the electrical currents in the flash channel pass directly through the receiver. The high voltage drop around poorer electrical conductors (such as a human being), causes the surrounding air to ionize and break down, and the external flashover diverts most of the main discharge current so that it passes "around" the body, reducing injury.

>>4107465
sure, but if im reading that right, would wearing say, a full plate of armor serve the same function since the current passes around the body either way?

>>4107500
No since metal is a far better electrical conductor than a human being. Metal receives far higher voltages, resulting in far more serious injuries. If he gets hit by a lightning strike, Emile would turn what could've been serious injuries into merely superficial wounds by not having anything metallic with him.

Contrary to common belief, deep burns are rare. They occur in few lightning injuries. Most burns are superficial.

>>4107528
OK so I looked it up and the current would only go through the armor, leaving you unexposed to the actual electric charge, but the heat dissipated from travelling though a conductor is still more than enough to cook you. So I guess we came to the same conclusion anyway.

>>4106890
Straight of google image search. Fractal scarring.

>Hannibal hails from a lineage of beasts bred for war nearly as long and illustrious as your own household. He must remain well-rested and in pristine condition at all times. You will ride him when you mean to make war or sport, and not before. [Haughty]

>>4106898
>>4107563
Actually switching to

>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

Gotta make the best use of what we got.

>>4107463
I voted for battered was just trying to make the bolt grabing sounds reasonable to me, thats all.

>>4106898

>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

We really need to jumpstar our Squire´s training if we aim to take the Leap of Faith. Also, it will finally allow us to get him to learn to read and write

>>4107329
No I'm telling you there's no distinction between de, du, d', des and so on, just what is gramatically correct and what isn't
du would be suited for a region name (du Trégor, du Gâtinais, etc), or rarely when the name comes from the castle of X (du guesclin, du Bellay) with X being masculine like a village
du cannot work here because a city or town is feminine, not masculine

>>4107749
I'm telling you, they don't have land to be from so that's why they do the "du".

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>>4107789
Dude, if you want to use a French-sounding name you should follow the proper grammatical rules. Lys is male, Lise is female. You can't use ''du'' for female names in that way, as its almost exclusively masculine. It doesn't really matter if they are landed or not, and it doesn't make it sound aggressive either, only dumb.
I quite like your idea, that roleplay would be incredibly interesting.

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>>4106898

>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

Mikail too is a resource we would do well to use in its proper way. Make him a better rider, a better man, so he can make us proud.

>>4107838
Sound Lys out for me. I just added an "e" to lis from Fleur de Lis.

Anyways French grammer is third worst in the world.

>>4106898
>>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

I pray that the copper clippers will struck down by lightning and not Sir Andrei.

A part of me actually hopes we'll get a nat 100 on the lighting roll. Just imagine the keks and rage that would happen

>>4107969
It'll be like Gabriel again but with no excuses this time

>>4107969
I hope we get a nat 1 and become one with the lightning

>>4108010
Get a sweet stigmata and carcinogenic magical powers?

>>4107373
>They know exactly what they're doing and their intention/agenda is very clear. They're just trying to get Emile killed by constantly voting for the choices that are most likely to result in Emile's death

Haha oh wow

>>4108094
Reeeeeeeeee!

> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ifDs46V40sk

>>4107373
Imagine thinking people are secretly trying to get the MC we love killed just so we can start all over again. Mate people are just picking fun/interesting options. The lightning dodging penance is great, not only is it cool and exciting but if we manage to crit success it, it'll be an incredible feat and feed into our whole "chosen by god" thing we've got going on. A song for the bards so to speak

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>>4108199
How the fuck are you gonna have time to do all this?

>>4108258
Emile doesn't know to do those things anyways.

But as it says, if your hair begins to stand on end or your skin starts to tingle immediately get into position.

>>4106898
>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

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>Hannibal is a princely beast, but a Warhorse is a resource you cannot spare. While you ride Charlie Mikail will intermittently try riding Hannibal, until he is confident in the saddle. That way you can both keep up your squire’s sword lessons and improve his horsemanship. [Idealist]

“Your concern for Hannibal’s well-being does you credit, my boy. But I disagree. Hannibal has had a soft time of it lately, we wouldn’t want him to grow lazy and indolent now would we? Say…” You glance back at the quizzical Mikail, as if the idea had only just occurred to you. “How about you try riding him in the morning, before we stop for your lessons? A little exercise for the big brute, and some invaluable experience for you in how to handle yourself on a real horse.”

“You… you’re sure, milord?” Mikail eyes Hannibal with a nervousness that wasn’t present before. The massive charger glares back at the lad and nickers, as if laughing at the prospect of this little twig of a human presuming to do anything except change his feed.

“Am I ever anything but?” You laugh with false surety, hoping that Hannibal doesn’t kill the lad the first time he tries to saddle up. “No, I think you are ready Mikail. Really. Probably”

Your muttered ‘probably’ at the end of the sentence does little to calm your squire’s nerves.

“A silver mark says the boy lands on his head the first day.” The Green Knight chuckles, much to the more sensible Sir dan Marc’s disapproval.

It surprises all three of you when Brother Rousseau gestures that he will take that bet, but at 1:2 odds. This again does not do much to boost your squire’s confidence.

>Hannibal gains the Tired Trait.
>1st Week, -5DC to all riding related rolls. 2nd Week, -10DC. 3rd Week -10DC and +1 Adverse Riding/Dismount Re-Roll, etc…

Hannibal will retain this debuff until you acquire a second Warhorse or direct Mikail’s horsemanship lessons to cease. Port Bounty in South-West Pascae is 4 weeks travel, Mikail will have improved his horsemanship to basic competence in addition to his martial advancement if he is permitted to ride Hannibal intermittently until your arrival in Port Bounty.

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Fenegan, 14th Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. - West Fallavon Roads

Mikail doesn’t land on his head the next day, or the day after that. Your brother seems far from disappointed in paying up, and he is almost vindicated on Wenegan the second day when Hannibal bolts off without warning, leaping a hedge and flinging the squire off into a none-too-soft landing like a dog shaking off a flea. It is a sound lesson for the bruised and battered Mikail that a Warhorse demands a knight’s constant vigilance and attention, lest their mount sense weakness in the herd leader.

When you insist on holding the usual sword lessons that afternoon, despite the boys bruises and aches, you imagine that more than a few pilgrims take the impression that you are a harsh taskmasker indeed.

But the boy is learning, no doubt about that.

[2/3]

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[3/3]

Your brother, or the ‘Green Knight’ rather, has taken to his role like a fish to water. Never taking off his helm, speaking in riddles and alluding to great (but vague) deeds of his chequered past. He is a mysterious wonder to the pilgrims, an intriguing curiosity to the handful of Knights Comitas in the escort and an absolute annoyance to yourself and the other members of your entourage that know his identity.

Nonetheless, your sworn man Sir Neil dan Marc is warming to the offered entertainment despite his cool opinion on the Young Lord’s all-too-liberal sympathies. He splutters with ill-concealed laughter when Damien flexes during his recounting of a battle with a ‘scarecrow’ in his youth. It is no word of a lie, but his ominous tone when speaking the word ‘scarecrow’ and his trumped up descriptions of near-death-encounters and close calls with the creature leaves the listening pilgrims believing that ‘The Scarecrow of Fabian’s Fields’ was some twisted monstrosity harassing the local village rather than a literal mannequin that you and your brother use to hit with sticks as children when you were playing at knights.

“And then, just I had torn the wicked beasts heads from its shoulders the terrible creature’s black-winged minions fell upon me and near drove me from the field!” You don’t approve of your brother purposefully misleading these smallfolk with his tall tales, but you are yourself struggling to contain a smirk as Sir dan Marc curls up clutching his chest and doing his level best not to cry with mirth.

Such levity is easily found in the convoy since you set out from Motte-Fallavon. On these laidback days of travel in what feels like safe and relatively civilised farmland the perils of the deep woods seem far and away. You allow yourself to relax, to loosen your shoulders and let some of the tension.

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> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>You contribute little, but you pay attention to their back-and-forth theological debates between Sister Ignatius and Father Towbray in the middle of the convoy as well as you can. You have the impression that, if not for your presence, their philosophical disagreements would spill over into animosity. [Idealist]

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Forgotten I think you you got the vote count wrong. Hearty has more votes.

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

I fucking love Damien, can he just ride with us forever as the Green Knight? Fuck being a Lord

>>4108470
Forgot to include this>>4107263 vote too for hearty.

>>4108470
Ah bugger, will go back and double-check. Should make for an easy enough amendment.

Thank you for setting me straight

Vote is still open for the latest update

Huh.

Oddly with that debuff, it might be good to allow Mikails training to be 1 week on, 1 week off.

>>4108474
No problem. We all make makes mistakes.

>>4108467
>You contribute little, but you pay attention to their back-and-forth theological debates between Sister Ignatius and Father Towbray in the middle of the convoy as well as you can. You have the impression that, if not for your presence, their philosophical disagreements would spill over into animosity. [Idealist]

>>4108467
>Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

>>4108467
>You contribute little, but you pay attention to their back-and-forth theological debates between Sister Ignatius and Father Towbray in the middle of the convoy as well as you can. You have the impression that, if not for your presence, their philosophical disagreements would spill over into animosity. [Idealist]

>>4108467
>Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

>>4108467
>This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

Enjoy time with our bro. We'd not be seeing him for quite some time.

>>4108467
>> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

>>4108467
>This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
>You contribute little, but you pay attention to their back-and-forth theological debates between Sister Ignatius and Father Towbray in the middle of the convoy as well as you can. You have the impression that, if not for your presence, their philosophical disagreements would spill over into animosity. [Idealist]

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>>4108467
>You contribute little, but you pay attention to their back-and-forth theological debates between Sister Ignatius and Father Towbray in the middle of the convoy as well as you can. You have the impression that, if not for your presence, their philosophical disagreements would spill over into animosity. [Idealist]
my paranoic senses are tingling

>>4108467
>This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
>You contribute little, but you pay attention to their back-and-forth theological debates between Sister Ignatius and Father Towbray in the middle of the convoy as well as you can. You have the impression that, if not for your presence, their philosophical disagreements would spill over into animosity. [Idealist]

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

This is a welcome change from battling demons,

>>4108467
>> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

>riding the lightning
y'all gonna kill Ser Andrei

>>4108467
>> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

>>4108467
>> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
>This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467

> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty
On the yellow brick road of we go.

>>4108467

> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty
On the yellow brick road of we go.

>>4107263
This is me as well.

>>4108693
>>4108692
Well that was a werid double post from my phone thought i had stoped the frist one to link my past id on the new post.
Just count thies as one vote

>>4108467
> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

Enjoy the silence.

>>4107880
>>4108774
'Tis me.

>>4108467
> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]
Emile has literally gotten drunk and made a fool of himself every chance hes got, dont think he'd really be the strong and silent type.

> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

knights before mites

>>4108467
>You contribute little, but you pay attention to their back-and-forth theological debates between Sister Ignatius and Father Towbray in the middle of the convoy as well as you can. You have the impression that, if not for your presence, their philosophical disagreements would spill over into animosity. [Idealist]

We're in the middle of penance, no?

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
>> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

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>>4108467
> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

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>>4109202

>>4108467
>> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]

>>4108467
> Good cheer and hearty companionship is all well and good, but you find yourself hanging back in the rear of the caravan. The watchful silence of Jess the Kid compliments the contented peace of Brother Rousseau well enough, it is nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery every now and then. [Haughty]

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Miscounted Vote

>Hannibal deserves a break, but you will not pamper the big brute. You will switch between him and Charlie often enough that he is not tired, but also work him when you do ride at leisure to keep him in fit enough shape and accustomed to riders. [Hearty]
>Hannibal will not gain the Tired Trait. I will assume, unless otherwise indicated, that you happen to be riding him in the event of an ambush on the moving convoy.

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> This is the kind of jovial companionship you had always looked forward to on the road when you had imagined yourself setting out on errantry. You ride at the head of the convoy with Sir dan Marc, the Green Knight and other Knights Comitas, joking with the best of them. [Hearty]


Monegan, 17th Day of Novrimun, 883 A.C.E. - West Fallavon Roads
>Sore Shoulder reduced to -1DC

You had expected these new Comitas Knights to be something of a dour lot, the life of a holy knight not being something you would think given overmuch to jest and good humours. You turn out to be very much mistaken, as demonstrated when you ask them what you can expect in Port Bounty.

“Last time I was in Pascae, a young woman, somewhat of a simpleton, was on the point of delivering a baby. She had long been enduring acute pain, and the midwife, candle in hand, inspected her secret area, in order to ascertain if the child was coming. “Look also on the other side,” said the poor creature, “my husband has sometimes taken that road.”

Brother Gaspard speaks softly and wheezes with every laugh as you all guffaw, you later learn it is compliments of a damaged lung he received from breathing in noxious fumes while fighting some terrible spore-sprouting fungal monster on the eastern roads. Brother Cancicail is the youngest of you all, including Sir Neil dan Marc, and the one most impressed by the Green Knight’s boisterous tales and mysterious allure. Perhaps this is why he is also full of fairly ribald jokes regarding his past charges.

“I once had the pleasure of escorting the Bishop of Port Bounty, a very fat and corpulent man. Upon our arrival at Aubrey one evening he enquired of a peasant he met, “Do you think I shall be able to enter the gate?” Of course, he thus meant to ask whether he was likely to reach the city before the closing of the gates. But the country-man, rallying his stoutness, replied, “To be sure, you will; a cartload of hay gets through, why should not you?”

The chortle and laughter of you five knights and attendants at the head of the convoy is a frequent sound, one that lets the days and leagues pass quickly and gaily to your reckoning. It is on the eight day since your departure from Motte-Fallavon, well to the west of the Duchy lands, that your convoy encounters a posse of men bearing the green-black wolf of House Sinclair.

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“Hail, Sir Jean Sinclair!” You flip your visor in salute as you recognise the mounted knight at the head of the group of plain men-at-arms. They are clustered around a tree, tying a rope over a branch. “What’s this then? If I may be so bold.”

You reckon that your miscalculation with the Marquis in the melee made Sinclair warm to you more than any kind word could have. There seems to be little love lost between him and the Duke’s household.

“Hail, Sir Andrei the Bear. Of course you may.” The third son of Lord Sinclair and the cousin of the Maid Ava Sinclair salutes back. “A bit of housecleaning, you might say. We caught this runaway serf attempting to sneak off our lands, and here is where we shall hang him to make an example.”

You look down at the sobbing wretch, a pitiful example indeed. The teary-eyed dirty louse has scabbed limbs and rough fingernails, a lifetime of drudgery and hard work has done him few favours. Doubtless this is the type of discontent peasant that makes for ripe recruitment into the Bluejay bands.

“You’re going to hang him? For running away?” Sometimes you wish you could sow your idiot brother’s mouth shut. “What about just a flogging instead? A damn trial at least.”

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“A trial? For this pauper? Don’t make me laugh.” Sir Sinclair speaks with a cool tone. “And you are?”

“Apologies, Sir. I am the Green Knight, my name must remain a chief secret for now.” There is an exchange of glances between you and the other knights. This is taking an unpleasant turn. “My question stands though.”

“How… bold. I am not in the habit of explaining myself or our laws to outsiders. All land from this crossroad to the River Yerden in the West is under the remit of House Sinclair.” A dangerous tenor, one with an edge to it that makes you take note of how many man-at-arms he has at his disposal. The odds are heavily in your favour, but the last thing you want to do is start a fight with a Fallavon house. And, not to mention, it wouldn’t likely endear you to his female cousin at all. “I am charged with executing justice as I see fit, and I see fit to hang the wretch. If you take issue with my authority, say so. I could use the exercise.”

Sir Jean Sinclair’s position is clear. He is the law out here. Judge, jury and executioner as he sees fit. House Sinclair has a reputation for draconian frontier justice even in a Duchy renowned for it’s fast-and-loose enforcement of the law. Clearly it rankles at your brother’s sensitivities like a sore tooth.

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> “You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]

>“How about a wager, Sir? Tails, the whip. Heads, the noose.” You attempt to defuse the situation with a gamble, making light of the whole situation. One wretched serf’s life is not worth knights coming to blows with one another over. [Hearty]

>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

If we don't then our brother definitely will challenge him for a duel regardless of Emile's decision. Damien risked his life to save beastfolk slaves.

>>4109839
> “You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]

>>4109839
>> “You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]

"However good sir, if he is to pass by your judgement, I beg you allow him a final blessing and confession as befits any condemned's last rites. I'm sure the priests traveling with us will be happy to perform them."

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

>>4108500
My old id my current I'd if has changed >>4109846

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

>>4109839
>> “You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]

>>4109847
+1 support

>>4109839
>> “You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]
and this >>4109847

Frankly... If our brother was to ask for a duel. This is fine. He is the heir apparent. He needs to cool his head of his. A good loss against a skilled opponent who will likely hold his sword against a lethal blow will be good for him.

That just a strong swordarm alone is insufficient to change the minds of others. He must be able to approach them and convince them through other means or he will not be a good lord.

If a duel does ensure, we should be his second. And should he lose, as 'The green knight's companion, we can easily sooth things out between Sir Jean and our party once it is over. Begging his indulgence due to our brother having too pure and eager a heart.

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

>>4109839
>Your authority isn't question Sir, these are your lands and I understand how the law is enforce in Motte-Fallavon. But I appeal to your authority for clemency, a hanged man can't make up for his cronies and mistakes.

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

House Andrei won't be having any alliances or friendly relations with House Sinclair once Damien becomes Lord Andrei that's for sure.

>>4109839
>> “You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]
When in Rome do as the Romans do. Once Damien inherits he can do whatever he wants on our lands.

>>4109873
Depends i'd say. I hope he calms down as he matures and is less hot-headed. That he loves the common people is not a minus and will aid him in governing our home well but he'll do well to remember that his influence only spreads so far.

Luckily, his identity is secret for now and Romaine does have this thing where the womenfolk are the plotters and alliance-makers so we might still be able to maintain somewhat friendly relations.

>>4109839
> “You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]
Add this >>4109847

>>4109839

>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]

This is not justice but they do have the right to pass punishment and judgment among those that commit crimes on their lands and if anyone's going to pick or stand for a fight to be had I'd rather it be us rather than our brother

>>4109866
Damien and Sinclair are too evenly matched for a duel between them to have a determined result. It will most likely be decided by a roll poll.

Sinclair doesn't know that the Green Knight is our brother so there's no guarantee he won't kill him if he wins.

Losing this duel won't change Damien's outlook or how he would've approached this. It will simply mean that he wasn't strong enough to win.

>>4109878
Damien is a Bluejay indebted to the Wytes with his life and he put his life on the line to free beastfolk slaves. It's not ''depends'' I say.

>>4109839
>“You are the law here, good knight. No one is disputing that. Please excuse my companion’s passionate outburst.” The law is the law, even when the law is mete out harshly. Your brother knows nothing of the harsh measures necessary to maintain order out here. [Haughty]

>>4109886
Me >>4106928

>>4109839
>“The Green Knight speaks true. This is not justice.” There is a difference between the law and justice. You don’t want to challenge the skilled Sir Sinclair to prove the point. But you will if you have to, better you than your peacock brother at any rate. [Idealist]
Difficult choice, but considering we mercy killed old man jenkins way back, I'd rather stay consistent with Emile's moral compunctions. Emile may not have a high opinion of peasants, but Knights are meant to be shepards, not butchers.

Remember that House Sinclair is fiercely independent even among those on Fallavon. Direct interference will be meet with more resistance to assert their authority, a subtler method has a great chance of success without causing offense.

>>4109887
I wouldn't say he was a bluejay or indebted at all. He said himself it was an allegiance of convenience. He made a sacred vow and needed their help to fulfill it.

>>4109904
He had his life saved by Tailor who was a bluejay and is indebted to them. He couldn't become an official member because they didn't let him, not because of any lack of desire to join them from his side.

>''My new friend, he could have turned me over. He had his own reasons for not doing so, I’m sure. But he risked his life to get me in with his rebel contacts and from there I joined them heading north.''

>''The people living in this forest, human or otherwise, they’re bystanders in all this. Victims. I can’t let them suffer while I save my own skin.”

>“Equality, where every man is entitled to the sweat of his own brow. Is it so outrageous to you, brother? Were I born in a farmstead rather than a castle I’d have doubtless long dropped the pitchfork and taken up the bow with these fellows.”

My point still stands that the result of a duel between him and Sinclair won't change his viewpoint/outlook, character, beliefs, or how he would've approached this.

>>4109899
Yeah, don't forget this too:
>“To the just laws, a righteous man must obey. To the unjust laws, a righteous man must defy.”
-Emile

And the noblese oblige we've been constantly touting. I guess some think it's only noblese oblige when it's convenient and easy.