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Senedag, 3rd Day of Acrimun, 883 A.C.E., Port Bounty – before lunch

The bright tabard of the Green Knight is easily spotted even in the bustling Senedag Port Bounty markets. Any observers might remark on the mysterious figure and the new lady by his side, a woman of remarkable grace and poise hitherto unknown in Pascae social circles. Such observers might take it upon themselves to press in and find out more, lured by the hint of new gossip and rumour, only to find themselves stonewalled by the cool glare of Jerod and a-half-dozen other plain-dressed guardsmen.

Young-Lady Roselyn, eldest daughter of Lord Nikolai Andrei, shields her face with a fan. A recent fashion, taken from the pamphlet her little brother provided from Aubrey a few short months ago, she carries it like an expert swordsman wields their blade. “Dreadfully tiring, being spoken to like a child.”

“If it helps, I didn’t understand a word of what he was saying either.” Damien glances behind him at a sudden noise, but it is only Jerod beating down an ambitious pickpocket. “Mister Alberto may be half-Langlish but he at least can speak a sentence in Cantīsh without using a four-syllable word.”

“Sometimes I think the men of our House would rather face down a charge of trolls than unpack one of Mister Young’s talks. But I at least understand him as a creature. Mister Alberto on the other hand, he’s too much a product of Port Bounty. Too connected. I could practically feel him leering at my heavy purse and envisioning future Romani contacts…”

“I don’t think it was your purse he was leering at…”

“Hush, you.” A flick of Roselyn’s fan discards her brother’s rueful barb into the trash. “Mister Alberto may be a sleazy commoner out to make quick coin, but that Mister Young does have some intriguing ideas. What struck your fancy?”

Of course, she knew his answer even before he started grinning. “I liked the powder. Imagine that stuff in a siege.”

“It stunk.” Roselyn wrinkles her nose, as if she had detected another whiff of sulphur. “And you don’t know your history, brother. Cathagi Ash has been around for decades, and it’s proven to be an impressive but otherwise fruitless and expensive eccentricity. You’d need a barrel of it for any effect, and for the price of that you could equip every second man in Father’s command with full-plate and horse. Which would you prefer?”

“Well, the whole point of the venture was discovering a cheaper way to make more of it. But I take your point.” Damien looked down at his elder sister, shaking his head. “Let me guess, the word-stamper.

“It’s called a *press*. And yes, it is a good idea! Years from completion, but if it achieved even half the output Mister Young theorised it could… you’re giving me that look again.”

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>>4316752
Oh my god you're actually back

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“But it’s so boring! …And who would want to print the same book a thousand times?” Damien scowls, knowing his preference of the explosive powder was not likely to gain much traction with Mother. Picking your battles is only wise, and a quick change of tact helps cover the retreat. “He’s not going to be happy, you know.”

“Hm? Who?”

“Don’t “who?” me. You know who. Emile. About that date you’ve set him up with.”

“What about her? She’s lovely.”

Damien signed, rubbing the backing of his neck. “Why are you allowed to lie so blatantly? Because you’re a girl?”

“No. It’s because I’m a pretty girl.” Roselyn’s playful tone was nonetheless dismissive, there was little point in arguing with her once she was like this. “Emile’s attendance is crucial, his reputation following recent events makes you untouchable while in his presence. At least at the ball. Deals were made, and if my little brother had to be sold like a commodity to further the good of the house than so be it. Almighty knows we women know what that’s like.”

Emile’s date for tomorrow evening is not someone he would normally be seen involved with. They have their own reasons for being seen in his presence, all very little to do with how they personally feel about the young knight with a growing reputation.

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> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

>>4316760
>> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

>>4316760
>> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

>>4316760
> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

So when do we stop messing about and go ask that one bro if we can marry his sister?

I know it's the first vote, but keep in mind this date is mainly a cover for you to get entry to the ball. It is not, unless Emile tries to get involved, much more than a flavour of how the night may go.

>>4316759
Of course, my knigga. Rested up and ready for action.

>>4316757
>shields her face with a fan. A recent fashion

who do we blame Pascae or Carthaggi?

>Cantīsh

Offical language of glorious canton thats not english

>>4316760
> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

What the fuck is these stronk women choices?

>>4316760
>> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

>>4316760
> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]
She seems the most interesting as a person.
I don't get the support for Felicity she is by far the least interesting to me. Is it because anon wants her uncle?

I want to pay the minstrels to play this if anyknigga starts getting uppity with us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRIfsFefatg

>>4316775
She seems like the least likely to cause problems for us. She is, after all, just a cover. She'll be dull, awkward and (hopefully) quiet. She might cause people to negatively comment on us bringing a commoner to the ball but that's fairly minor.

Basically she'll probably stay out of the way whilst we do more important things. I could see most of the others... getting in the way so to speak

>>4316775
it's more they all seem like they have baggage but young will shut up and won't make trouble because she is trying to fit in

>>4316778
also she is the only one that dosen't seem to be pushing 50

>>4316775
I mean thats an added bonus mostly though its she's the only Cantonian lady and the most demure on the list of strong woman I imagine emille has at least some aversion to considering previous experinces.

>>4316776
>Not Medieval X gon give it to ya

as for why i went for the langish gal I'm interested what we can glean about the langish involvement in the forest and to see if we can see if she is a spy or not

>>4316760
>> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

>>4316782
I doubt they are involved although if they were that would have some dangerous implications for the scale of inolvment in the forest intrigue.

the only bad side of young is the fact she may be expecting courting from us and may waste our time at the ball trying to get in our pants the other women won't care if we try to flirt with other people at the ball imo

>>4316789
We can just be an aloof dick if we need to. Or just do our usual performance of fucking up our social rolls and coming off as someone she isn't interested in

>>4316790
I don't think she cares for Emile's personalty as long as his name is still Andrei

> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

also another way of looking at it is these 2 can get a better way of naval travel for the pilgrimage

>>4316793
That's a pretty good point I hadn't considered

>>4316794
us*

>>4316789
She's probably more interested in the local men; after all outside of Pascae I doubt common-born would even be able to attend such an event.

>>4316760
>> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

Could be really fun to help her have her revenge.

Why is everybody chosing Felicity ? She's by far the least interesting character of the four. The first three could give really cool stories and potential future adventures but Felicity is the only one who can bring us... uh... nothing but boredom.

>>4316808

She also seems like the safest bet to get through this ball without issue. We've got plenty of interesting things going on at the moment, we don't need to get embroiled in extra political conflict

>>4316760
> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

Normally I be the first to go for the redhead, but it's a no deal without freckles. Here's for something different.

>>4316810
>>4316808
I didn't vote for her but i can see why one would vote for the one who is not going to get us into a scandal.

>>4316814
Seconded
Come on guys, try to pick something interesting, I know Felicity is the "safe choice" but when have we ever settled for the safe choice?

>>4316752
Glad to see you back, I was eagerly awaiting your return!

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

>>4316760
> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

Why are you kniggas picking anyone else? The viking lady is perfect for us

Hello Forgotten. It's good to see you back mate.

>>4316760
>Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

Cathago is our next destination since the last vigil (The Long Walk) is there. I would like to learn anything about Cathago that she can tell us.

>Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

She sounds sweet and would get along quite well with Emile. They can help each other at the Ball.

Either choice is good I would say.

>>4316760
>Look at Felicity's image
Basic bitch is basic, let's hook up with grandma!
>Actually read Felicity's description
Oh fuck I'm in love.
> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]
I'm sorry bros. Grandma Patrikas is the best choice, but I can't not vote for Felicity.

>>4316760
> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

>>4316760
>patrikas
Maybe, we have a thing for strong women already.
>langlish
Nah. Fuck the lagnlish, even our sister wouldnt be that mean.
>norsikkan
I mean sure, but can a man of god stand by and let such wrath loose in the realm.
>felicity
Aw cutiepie, but a commoner. Still, could be good to have ties with that inventor family

We back Kniggas!

>>4316760

> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

>>4316760
>> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

>>4316760
> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]
> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]
We will only ever have strong, Chad babies

>>4316760
>> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

>>4316760
> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge.
Seems like the least likely one that we will have romantic interactions with due to distance . Also it seems like something that our sister would due to get back at us for our antics during our journey, having us go to a ball with a woman set on violence.

>>4316760
> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]
> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

>>4316760
>> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

>>4316760
> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

we have plenty of things going for us at the moment, it's best to get someone inconspicuous

>>4316752
It's so good to have you back Forgotten.

Did a shark get Forgotten?

>>4317155
i hope someone remembers it

>>4316760
>> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]
>> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

>>4316760
> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

It's a political date.

>>4316808
Kniggas are cowards when it comes to socializing.

>>4317057
Don't back down, double down.

Besides, having another high profile person will take some of the heat off us. Bringing Felicity puts all the focus on us.

>>4316760
> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

Warrior waifu, Emile and her will talk about fighting and then she will dom him.

>>4316776
This fits Jess the Kid more then us.

>>4316760

> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

>>4316760
> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]
Yes this is back up i was getting worryed the qm had forgotten.

>>4317212
To be fair, each of the 4 have a political aspect
1. An exile, so they want back into their society.
2. The daughter of an admiral, so a connection to someone in a position of power.
3. A political figure in a distant land, so foreign connections.
4. The daughter of a man being patronized by many nobles, so it gives a strong connection to a powerful and growing piece on the political board

>>4317275
Yeah, but which one works best

A) Now, for Emile to avoid some attention at the ball

B) For Emile's future plans. Norsikka and Langland aren't really in the cards, especially since people either want to go Dragonguard or return to Canton.

Not to mention future plans for Ardenne seems to be a thing. I suppose going with Felicity will probably be the most profitable, money wise.

>>4316760
Happy with either of these two:
>Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

>Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

Don’t understand the support for Felicity, she seems like a boring choice

>>4316760
>> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]

Seems the least troublesome and the Almighty knows we get in enough hairy situations as it is.

I think it's time we internalize that the Kiddy gloves are off. We can take risk at court like we do in the battlefield.

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]
> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

>>4316822
I mean we are going to Cathagi next so that would be reason to take her

>>4316760

> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]

Please not Felicity. Literally the most boring and vanilla choice.

>>4316760
>> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

>>4316760

> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

Really intrigued in the Norsikaan relations, plus she's one of the few who'll probably look at Emile less as a means to an end and more like a man. Plus, I can just imagine Roselyn's delight in finding a big dumb battle-axe of a woman to go with her big dumb brute of a brother.

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

>>4317456
Thats pretty much what i was thinking as well.

>>4317212
>>4316760
I'll switch to

> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

If it prevents a Felicity vote.

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>>4316760
> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

Glasses are my fetish. Also we can find out more about Dragonguard Gang Gang.

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

Questions we can ask for the next leg of our journey. Cool beans.

Welcome back forgotten. You've been missed.

>>4316760
>> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]
Love me a crafty Langlish

>>4316760
>> Isabella Moretti. Daughter of the one of the Admirals of the Langlish fleets, a powerful man. Rumour has it she was barred from the last Ball due to suspicions she was acting as a foreign spy. [Langlish Captain]
>> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

GOOOOOO

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

>>4316760
>> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

She sounds interesting.

Welcome back, Forgotten.

>>4316760
> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

We're going to Cathagi eventually, so this seems like a good choice.

>>4316760
>Patrikas Ianthe

>>4316760
Current tally to my estimate

> [Cathagi Exile] 17 votes (1 preffered) (2 deffered) (1 without [Tag])
>[Langlish Captain]14 votes (7 preffered) (1deffered)
>[Norsikaan Shieldmaiden] 16 votes (7 deffered+1)
>[Pascae Debutante] 11 votes

>>4316772
Changing my vote here >>4316772 to

> Felicity Young, niece to the successful inventor. Common-born, and a little dim, the girl tries desperately hard to fit in with the higher classes and find a suitor rich in pedigree but hard on their luck. [Pascae Debutante]
> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]

>45 votes on the first vote prompt in the thread
Samefagged

>>4318215
I mean... not really. This is easily one of the more popular quests on /qst/. We frequently get 45+ votes on almost every option

>>4318216
>We frequently get 45+ votes on almost every option

Not true whatsoever. Why are you lying about something that anyone can check by looking at the archived threads?

>>4318217
Oh god its you again, I recognize that pattern of writing. I'm not going to engage you in a ridiculous argument and I'm not lying, this quest is very popular comparatively

>>4318219
>I'm not lying
You are absolutely 100% lying and anyone can check what you said is not true simply by checking the archived threads.

>>4318217
Yep it's conspiracy time

Hohoho with all the forgotten puns, you cheeky kniggas. By my count the Norsikaan and Cathagi options tied. First to beat the DC gets their pick. New ID rollers will not be counted.

> Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

> Ulfhild She-Lion. This battle-scarred Thane sailed here with a score of huscarls to settle a score with one of the other Norsikaan attendants, and means to convince the Duke to let her have her revenge. [Norsikaan Shieldmaiden]
===========================

> 50 DC

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>4318228

>>4318228
>Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]

>>4318229
>>4318230
Hell yeah Brother!

>>4318228
All of these foreigners...where is the KNILF option?

>>4318253
that's for when we pleas sister dearest, not piss her off

>>4318228
Hey Forgotten if we had gone and chosen our dates for ourselves would it have mattered in terms of the choices?

>>4318265
Very different, aside from perhaps Miss Young.

Update incoming

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>Patrikas Ianthe. Exiles have a habit of drifting to foreign courts. This runaway of the Athenaeum has been trying to get the Duke’s ear for years now and is growing increasingly desperate. [Cathagi Exile]
> +1 Wealth [6]

“Ros, she has grey hair.” Young Lord Andrei shakes his head again, despairing at his elder sisters choice. “And she’s one of those bloody slavers!”

“More silver than grey, really. And hardly a wrinkle to be seen, how does she do it? I hope I look half as good at her age. As for her origin, everyone knows she has fallen far from the good graces of the Medusae Caste. I heard they sent -assassins- after her.” The Young Lady Andrei tilts her head approvingly, as if being worthy of attempted assassination was a trait to be much-admired in a woman. “She was a Patrikas, a librarian of the Athenaeum! Who knows what valuable secrets are stored inside her head? Any knowledge Em can gleam will be invaluable while he’s over there, I’m sure. Who says I don’t look out for my little brother?”

“Invaluable to him, or invaluable to you? It’s been what, a decade in exile? If she hasn’t offered information in that time then she’s not about to spill her secrets or open her legs to the first cocksure knight to take her to the Ball.” Damien sniffs, aggrieved on behalf of his little brother. “You basically sold him. Like chattel.”

“Well these new courtly clothes of his were very expensive. And it was her or the bloodthirsty northern woman… If he needs to bed the Cathagi exile to spill her secrets then that’s a price worth paying.”

“Cain on the Cross, woman, I was joking! …You don’t really think Em would try to bed her, do you?”

“You boys really need to stop letting that thing between your legs do all the thinking. Seduction is a weapon like any blade, and all sorts of secrets are spilled through the right pillow talk.”

“And what does my own sister know about ‘the right pillow talk’?”

“How do you think Mother gets Father to do half of anything?”

“They still… But… but she’s so old!” Damien groans as they enter the tavern’s backyard where Emile’s squire and sworn man are currently having a practice bout.

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>>4318271
>> +1 Wealth [6]

Yooo.

This is fine. This is very fine.

So what could we have gotten with the others.

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Sir Neil dan Marc is an unrefined swordsman, making up for his lack of formal training with simple yet faultless technique and restrained caution against even lesser blade like Mikail. The boy is obviously struggling, panting and leaning full-bodied over his dull blade. Having gotten the last bit out of rest from his light duties over the past few weeks, he can expect little respite from his training regimen from now on. Sir Neil dan Marc is merely keeping him warmed up while their liege attends other business in the city.

“What ho Mikail! Sir dan Marc, how goes it?” The Green Knight embraces the change in conversation like a man clinging to a plank of wood at sea. “How is your young sparring partner faring?”

“Sloppy. The boy is weeks behind in his forms. I fear I may not have him much progressed for Sir Andrei by the time we set sail for Cathagi.” Mikail winces behind him, be keeps his mouth shut. “But I’ll be damned if I let him slouch any further. At least he’s not tripping over his own sword anymore.”

“Ah well keep at it, won’t you Mikail? There’s a good lad.” The Green Knight looks around, his brother nowhere in sight. “Where’s Sir Andrei? I don’t see him or his white-cloaked shadow around. Nor Jess the Kid in some time either, come to think of it.”

“Take a break, Mikail. Jerod has some news from your Father.” Mikail doesn’t need to be told twice, sprinting off with newfound energy to where the normally hard-eyed Jerod breaks into a rare grin, ruffling the youngster’s hair to the boy’s dismay. Sir Neil dan Marc smiles at the scene for a moment before turning to his “My sire is with Father Towbray in the chapel down the street, giving confession.”

“He spends an awful time with that Reclamant Confessor of his.” Roselyn observes, her tone carefully neutral.

“He takes his faith seriously, little sis. That’s no bad thing.”

“Of course not, perish the though. But his penchant for confession isn’t why you sent the squire away, is it Sir dan Marc?”

Sir Andrei’s sworn man nods. “My Ladyship has the right of it. My sire wished for me to notify you upon your return that the other two would be using your warehouse down by the docks, as this location was not suitable.”

“Suitable for what?”

“There is a… guest. One of unsavoury character with potentially vital information to my sire’s investigation on the Praetor’s behalf. I will risk offending Her Ladyship with any further details.”

“My, my. Our little Em has grown, hasn’t he?” Roselyn’s smile showed far too many teeth, amused by this Fallavon’s misconception that she was the -least- ruthless one present.

Sir dan Marc was thinking about his brother, since the ruins. A shadow in his face, or a weight on his shoulders. “Little sis, you don’t know the half of it...”

>>4318271
>+1 wealth
>potential secret lore

I am more than a little okay with losing my choice

>>4318273
>Sir dan Marc was thinking about his brother

heh secret sibling apparently

>>4318271
>You don’t really think Em would try to bed her, do you?

Oh brother XD

>>4318275
Whoops

*Young Lord Andrei

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Senedag, 3rd Day of Acrimun, 883 A.C.E., Port Bounty – Sir Emile Andrei

“Your Eminence, I wish I could tell you of when the Angel first appeared. truly. But I swore a holy oath to speak no word of this. I am bound, by Church Law and the weight of my word both.”

“I understand, my son. Forgive my curiosity, I knew you were special but… If the Monsignor does insist on a formal hearing, which is all but inevitable given the implications of your experience, they will likely have a representative of the Mater Reginae with the required seniority to release you from your oath of silence.” Concern weighs on the wiry Father Towbray’s brow like a physical mass. “As your Confessor I will petition to be present, but there is every chance that it will be a closed hearing. All evidence shielded from outside eyes. Even their findings, potentially.”

“You think they would… censure me?”

“Yes. Yes, it is a possibility. You must understand that the Church is a holy institution. A holy insititution, yes. But an organisation of men nonetheless. Any such organisation of man is prone to weakness, hesitation. Corruption even. I fear they are not listen to your testimony without hearing it, if you understand. They are not ready for a revelation of this magnitude. Not since Night of Three Sisters has there been a public acknowledgement of direct communion with the Divine.” Father Towbray hesitates, clearly uncomfortable to be wrestling with his own quandry in front of his charge. “If they censure you and you then speak of any of it, true or false you will condemn yourself. But if word were to get out beforehand… if someone, other than yourself…”

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>“I must ask that you do not, Father. The Monsignor is a fellow man of the Faith, and a man of rank at that. He has requested silence until the hearing for good reason. If they censure me, I shall hold my tongue.” [Haughty]

>“The Angel’s message will not be silenced. Cannot be silenced. Tell the pilgrims what I have seen, what you have seen, they know me and my worth. If the word is already out by the time of the hearing, no craven bureaucracy can stem it then.” [Hearty]

>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]
lololololololol we start civil war boogaloo WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>4318278
>>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>“I must ask that you do not, Father. The Monsignor is a fellow man of the Faith, and a man of rank at that. He has requested silence until the hearing for good reason. If they censure me, I shall hold my tongue.” [Haughty]

Hmm. Come to think of it, we actually have another example already. One that can be verified. The letter.

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>>“I must ask that you do not, Father. The Monsignor is a fellow man of the Faith, and a man of rank at that. He has requested silence until the hearing for good reason. If they censure me, I shall hold my tongue.” [Haughty]
Prefer not to leave Canton under a cloud.

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>>4318278
>Not since Night of Three Sisters has there been a public acknowledgement of direct communion with the Divine

Oh shit big dick angel shit makes me concerned about our angels mission for us

>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

Haughty we stand as an island and are potentially am damned as an island

Hearty is we start the goddamn Crown war boogaloo early

Idealist means we do as the angel bid and fuck ourselves if its inclined as such.

shits fucked yo

>>4318286
that would Implicate through correlating events devious but would Emille go for it?

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318292
It actually sorta provides a plausible option to both acknowledge that Emile has been touched and yet not open the can of worms that is the secret war if the church needs an actual event to show for it.

And an angel touching a knight to solve a string of long unsolved murders and bring justice to its victims makes for a good story for the masses. That the Almighty will punish the wicked some way or the other.

That the church is potentially corrupt enough to do this is a given.

>>4318294
I mean mentioning the angels part in the letter is a very solid implication that its not *strictly* a delusion as we didnt even know of the letter, that said informing them of the murder may actually tip our killer that we may be onto them if they are present in the clergy as someone present.

but that depends on the Caveat that the priest reffered to in the letter is litreal and not just Academic/scholar/High value person seems theirs a risk to be taken in solidly providing evidence of our miracle versus potentially letting the killer know we have solid leads.

>>4318304
Considering that even our confessor may not be allowed to join in the proceedings, it's likely high enough up the food chain that the murderer would not be present but sure, its certainly a concern. And yes, the letter would show that its a real thing and not just mad ramblings.

We could possibly ask that they not release their final decision until we catch the culprit. In fact, since we're directly presenting the evidence in secret to the chief church officials and reginae representative, we might be able to leverage on their aid to go about the catching of the suspect.

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]
Hard choices coming.

>>4318286
What part of the letter?

>>4318310
thats a fair point and while I do certainly hope we are far enough up the food chain that our killer is not involved I don't know we can be certain of that, the killer has been functioning for quite a while in Port bounty and has evaded both the order Praetor & the Watch and that either speaks to a degree of privliege or standing that puts him above the watchful or devilish degree of intellect/cunning.

damage control is a nice Idea but given the implications that this kind of communion hasn't been seen since the night of three sisters which claimed Ardenne I don't think thats going to be effective be it elation, suspicion or simple gossip such a thing could very likely get out and alert the killer among other people about what we know.

>>4318313
That we didnt know the existance of the letter until the angel told us of it.

>>4318278
>“...They will likely have a representative of the Mater Reginae with the required seniority to release you from your oath of silence.”

This means that one of the Queen's heralds will be present. Only the Queen or one of her heralds can release us from our oath.

>>4318278
>>“I must ask that you do not, Father. The Monsignor is a fellow man of the Faith, and a man of rank at that. He has requested silence until the hearing for good reason. If they censure me, I shall hold my tongue.” [Haughty]

>>4318278
>Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

I absolutely fucking love where that Nat 100 + this ‘angel’ choice has landed us.

Bet Forgotten never expected to be focusing as much on the faith as we have been. This is what makes good quests great!

>>4318317
Oh yeah, that was freaky.

>>4318278
This was tough but i lean “Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]
Because we do what the angle wants personal consequences be damned. Though Haughty has appeal in not dragging anyone else down with us

>>4318278
>>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>“I must ask that you do not, Father. The Monsignor is a fellow man of the Faith, and a man of rank at that. He has requested silence until the hearing for good reason. If they censure me, I shall hold my tongue.” [Haughty]

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]
We generally do what the Angel bids, but what I find interesting about it is that it can be interpreted not as zealous and blind obedience, but as that of loyal child being told something by a trusted figure. We will do as it commands, but we dont always believe it. It names us the greatest knight and I dont think it would be in character for Emile do believe it. As I said, its similar to a parent telling their child that they will do great and that everything will be fine. We dont believe what they say, but we do believe the speaker and that hey have the best intentions for us.

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

Interesting implications.

>>4318278
>>“The Angel’s message will not be silenced. Cannot be silenced. Tell the pilgrims what I have seen, what you have seen, they know me and my worth. If the word is already out by the time of the hearing, no craven bureaucracy can stem it then.” [Hearty]

>>4318411
>it names us the greatest knight and I dont think it would be in character for Emile do believe it.

we are playing the same character right? Emille ''I don't want to lose so I'm willing to accidently kill a knigga'' Andrei, Emille absolutely sits on the middle of that path of what can be considered Pride and Arrogance when it comes to being a knight

>>4318278
>>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>“The Angel’s message will not be silenced. Cannot be silenced. Tell the pilgrims what I have seen, what you have seen, they know me and my worth. If the word is already out by the time of the hearing, no craven bureaucracy can stem it then.” [Hearty]

>>4317260
This is me;

>>4318271
> “They still… But… but she’s so old!” Damien groans

Holy shit, Damien, do you have zero survival instincts?

>>4318278
> Good options. Where?

>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

Well. At least we didn't end up taking the commoner.

>>4318458
> Emille absolutely sits high on his horse on the middle of that path of what can be considered Pride and Arrogance when it comes to being a knight

You mean sit on the ground? Like a *peasant* just flopping down wherever?

>>4318411
I take it as a test, we are suppose to remain humble despite his praise. It's ok to want to be the greatest knight alive but we are a long way from there.

>>4317527
>>4318563
This is moi

>>4316821
This is me.

>>4318278
>“Please don't, Father. I have faith in the Almighty, that his message may carry whererver he wishes heedless of the desires of mankind. If I do not speak, it is only so that another may speak in my stead or that my truth may shine brighter when it is revealed. ” [Idealist]

>>4318278
Me >>4318349
I like this >>4318730 changing
I was trying to think of a way to tell the Father that we understand his fears and may share them, but will still do as the almighty commands

>>4318730
Eh.

I guess it's not worse than the original choice.

>>4318765

>>4318278
>>“The Angel’s message will not be silenced. Cannot be silenced. Tell the pilgrims what I have seen, what you have seen, they know me and my worth. If the word is already out by the time of the hearing, no craven bureaucracy can stem it then.” [Hearty]

>>4318278
fug father tobrays a bro are you kinda surprised the players warmed up to him forgotten?
also
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318458
There is a difference between pride in oneself and their abilities and believing that they are the greatest knight. We have been rather haughty at times, but we dont consider ourselves to be Le Epic Chosen One who must never be beaten.

>>4318458
We are a little better than that since we actually feel bad for the dead we cause.

>>4318278
>>“I must ask that you do not, Father. The Monsignor is a fellow man of the Faith, and a man of rank at that. He has requested silence until the hearing for good reason. If they censure me, I shall hold my tongue.” [Haughty]

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318730
This sounds good so supporting.

>>4318730
Sounds retarded. another case of fags voting for custom shit just because they can

>>4319296
Imagine being butthurt at the playerbase being so invested they go for write ins on occasion

>>4318278

>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

Might be sticking our dick out in the car door opening, waiting for the Almighty to decided to shut it on it, or tell us to put it back in our pants and carry on. Either way, sure to be more interesting, and still in line with prior developments of Emile's devoutness and trust in higher ideals over the words and actions of the men claiming to speak on their behalf.

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>>4319296
>1 post ID

Back to the Pit with you

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318278
>>4318730
This is fine

>>4319345
I mean, OOC we DID get it from a corrupt abomination (?) So either it's also corrupted, or the Almighty has been misrepresented by the Church and maybe has a blue/orange morality.

But Emile went FULL ANGEL a while ago, so we gonna ride this train. Who knows, maybe the Lightning Strike zapped some good into it, since it deus ex machina'd finding the letter telling about the priest involved in the murders.

Can't wait until we tell them about THAT little tidbit, should lend significant credence to our story.

>>4319370
Speaking of which, will revealing the Angel helped us find a significant clue about the ritual murders happening be something we can bring up?

>>4319647
Well the rational explanation is that Emile somehow knew of the existence of the letter beforehand. He knows he didn’t, but how to prove that?

>>4319676
Faith doesn't need proof.

>>4319676
Also, some rando coming into the city and busting the murder case wide open? That's already ridiculous.

>>4319676
In fact, insisting it was a divine revelation is so ridiculous on top of that, that it makes more sense compared to trying a more reasonable explanation if it was some sort of plot for Almighty knows what reason.

Plus the whole Lightning Trial penance.

>>4318278
>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

>>4318565
haha you caught me for the knave I am.

>>4319024
okay thats a fair point but I still think a flat rejection of what is to us a litreal angel telling us we are the hot shit won't have some feedback on our already somewhat inflated ego.

>>4319823
It doesn't mean Emile will believe he can never lose.

Just that if he does lose, that it serves a purpose to make him learn for the next challenge. He might stumble, but he can get up again.

All humans started out as slaves, the ultimate losers. But they dragged themselves up, led by the Sons of Sin two Brothers and the Regina, but not carried by them.

Hmm.

I went to do a rereading of our archives for fun.

For all this talk, its already out of the bag. I think Father Tobray has been going about spreading word of this already.

>“Ah yes, speaking of faith…” Heinrich leans forward slightly. “A little birdie mentioned that a certain knight of that duchy has been claiming to receive direct communication from his own personal angel, if you can believe that sort of thing…”

>“An angel?” Karlaus scoffs, sculling his drink. “The Almighty’s got better things to than to send obscure messages to random folk assign them fairy godmothers. He’s busy enough keeping the sun rising each day, for one thing.”

>“I imagine the priests would say it is fully within the Almighty’s power to do both.” Heinrich arches an eyebrow painfully high. “It is somewhat implied in the name.”

>>4319905
Im not saying he won't believe can ever lose the Snek encounter really put a pin in that to be sure buts that a nice way of looking at it anon.

>>4319914
well the intial stuff did yeah when we talked to the signor but not all of it & specifically not what we bore witness too.

>>4319914
Huh. Good catch.

>>4319914
Fuck me, you're right.

>>4319914
>>4320072
>>4320099
> 2 Success
>The Monsignor official doesn’t know what to believe. He has his doubts, but he would not consider dismissing the possibility that you are indeed having visions of the divine. This will require a more serious inquiry from a panel of senior clergy, including the Bishop.
> Double Fail: Word of your encounter with the Angel gets out, perhaps to the wrong people
it was a botched role in literately the previous thread. I fear for the future when the past is so quickly forgotten.
The only people present at the time were us, Tobary and the Church official, so either one of em talked, there was an eavesdropper, the church had a leak after the report was made.

I like it when players notice things. And when they don't

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>“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak. And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.” [Idealist]

“Father Towbray, I worry that your suggestion stems from fear rather than faith. If the Angel bids me speak, I shall speak.” You consider the ramifications of that, how you might find yourself up on the pyre. This Being recognised a martyr long after being burnt a heretic is scant consolation. But to let fear rule you and stay your tongue against the Angel’s command is the worst sort of weakness. “And I shall speak whether the Law of Adam would declare me saint or heretic.”

“Of course, I only meant… No, the sin of doubt this time is mine alone, mea culpa. Few knights are without valour on the battlefield. But your character, your… your character. There is a quieter strength there, my son. Soft, but undeniably more remarkable in its endurance than what the bards mean when they speak of ‘courage’.” Father Towbray’s face scrunches up, skeletal thin hands trembling in a fist to his bowed forehead. “I have given my own charge cause to consider questionable acts, or perform them on his behalf, however well intentioned. I am ashamed. What kind of faithless priest… what kind of wretched confessor am I? I am not worthy even to wear this humblest cloak of office.”

The wiry priest’s hands begin to tear at his ragged dyed-wool coat, tears forming in the distraught But in an impulsive breach of common decorum your clasp your hands over that of your confessor, preventing your fiery confidant from tearing his coat any further. It is not until later that you even consider your lack of hesitation in your flagrant disregard for etiquette with your confessor, which would have demanded you remain motionless during his emotional display. The two of you have come close, for it to not even be commented upon.

“Father Towbray, please! Like most decent folk, it is yourself you judge too harshly. What condition would my immortal soul be in without your erstwhile guidance these past trying months? I pray that you continue in your role now, more than ever…”

Following that heavy conversation, Father Towbray offers you some guidance on theological arguments and some common tricks an interrogator might use to trip up your testimony. You hadn’t thought that holy men would stoop to that sort of thing, but you also hadn’t expected that your investigation into the habit murderer might lead to a suspect in the clergy ranks.

>Gain +1 Re-Roll to your Persuasion test when giving your testimony

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It is pushing past lunch when you return to the courtyard, little surprised to see your sister and incognito brother there, fitted fineries in arm and the details of your lunchtime date. You grin at your sworn man on your way over to them.

“I think I spotted my squire is smiling over there just now. You're not going too easy on him, are you Sir dan Marc?”

“Perish the thought, sire. He was glum enough after our last bout, and little wonder given his performance. But it seems that whatever news your Father's man brought from home has perked him up.”

“Hm.” In truth you are little distracted from the circumstances of your entourage, the last few days in this city have taken up all too much of your attention with the investigation and preparations for the ball. Speaking of which...

…

“A Cathagi Exile? That’s who you saddled me with for the Ball?”

“Oh, I’m sorry. The Duke’s daughter wasn’t available at this late hour.” You wince at the sarcasm dripping from Roselyn’s voice as she tosses you a coinpurse, foreign coinage but solid nonetheless.
“Yours, fair payment for services rendered.”

“What in Salve Reginae’s name is that supposed to mean?” You try to curb the alarm in your voice, but your mind runs wild with the implications.

“Calm down. I’m not whoring you out, Em.” You wince again, this time at your sisters casual swearing. She’s supposed to be the ladylike one of yours sisters, at least in public. “The Patrikas never travels without her hired escorts, desertfolk from as far south to Nova Cathago as that city is south from us. But such things are not allowed at the Duke’s ball. I think her paranoid, but it’s telling that she’s relying on you rather than the Duke’s guard complement for her protection there.”

“So I’m an over-glorified bodyguard?”

“An attractive, over-glorified bodyguard.” Roselyn treats you to the same gleeful smirk that has been your bane since childhood. “If it is any consolation Em, she’s no more a fan of the current Cathagi government than we are. Play your cards right and you could learn things, useful things, for when you’re over there.”

“The same current government it’s been for the last thousand years?”

“ Please don’t tell me you think this Dragon actually governs Cathagi?” An annoyed flick of the fan swats you on the shoulder. But only because she hasn’t been able to reach the back of your head in years. “Ugh. Boys. It’s a veritable wonder you figure out how to put your shirts on.”

…

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>>4320118
>“ Please don’t tell me you think this Dragon actually governs Cathagi?”

So, the dragon is the De Jure ruler, but who is the De Facto ruler then ?

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The residence of the Patrikas Ianthe is one of the more obviously Cathagi influenced villas; stone floor tiles, vines hanging from walls and flowing water fountains are in abundance. Like the Kyria Eustace and Kyria Militades you met months ago on the road to Aubrey, her first name ‘Patrikas’ is in fact a title of office rather than her birth name. Albeit now a rank no longer recognised by the powers that be in that ancient southern realm. Of her reputed southern bodyguards, there is no sign.

You had feared that Roselyn had taken her idea of a joke too far, setting you up with a shrivelled old witch from across the sea that babbled foreign nonsense. In reality the Patrikas Ianthe speaks fluent Cantīsh, with a not-entirely unpleasant accent. As for her personal appearance, there is little hint of it other than the colour of her hair. Not a wrinkle to be seen in the shade of her skin, nor crowsfeet or any hint of sagging flesh. Remarkable, for a woman her age. Less a shrivelled witch and more of a classy matronly figure if you’re being honest. Still Cathagi though.

“Ah, the young gentleman I’ve heard so much about. I do hope our arrangement is not too much of a burden on your pride, I understand that youthful men scarce like to be seen with foolish old women old of a like enough age to their own mothers.” The Patrikas gestures with a liquid motion to a cup of steaming black liquid on the table. “Khave?”

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(1) Interaction
> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

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(2) Khave?
> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>“None for me, thank you.” Foreign potions? Nice try, witch. [Idealist]

>>4320120
>> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

>> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
>> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

>“By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
(1) Interaction
>“Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]


(2) Khave?
>“My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

>>4320120
> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
>“Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]
let's get in some practise at this flirting thing. extreme worst case we get on the bad side of a powerless exile "real worst case we flirt too well and have to pry a horny foregine milf of us while our siblings laugh on the floor
> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]
Coffee is an acquired taste after all, we won't be rude and maybe learn to appreciate it in the future.

>>4320120
> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]
I couldn't mind Emile aquiring a taste for tea.

>>4320120
>> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

>“By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

Coffee the true nectar of the gods.

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

>>4320119
Probably the sultan/vizieror or the magic caste

>>4320120
>> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]
Ew, liquid shit.

>>4320120
> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

>>4320120
(1) Interaction
> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

I imagine Emille either loves or hates spicy food

I imagine Patrikas sounds like Shohreh Aghdashloo and acts like her character in the expanse

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]
GILF GILF GILF GILF GILF GILF GILF GILF!

>“My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

>>4320120
>> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]
> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
>> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]
> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]
> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]
Addictions? Not wholesome

>>4320120
>“Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

>By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4318337
Linking previous ID

>>4320120
>> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

embrace the coffee

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

Older librarian glasses woman? That's. My. Fetish. So I gotta be true to it.

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

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>>4317527
Yea, this is me.>>4320310

>>4320120
>> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]
>“None for me, thank you.” Foreign potions? Nice try, witch. [Idealist]

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]

>>4320120
>“Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]
This is going to be fun.

>>4320120
> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

Better put thos pick up lines to use.

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]
Time to start andral coffee trading company

>>4318560
This is me;

Quick question would Emils honour/idealism demand we pay back the bodyguard fee? I could see him thinking it would be, if not dishonourable then at least distasteful to take payment for escorting a lady to the ball.

>>4320120
>>> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]
>>> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320475
Hell no.

>>4320475
His beening paid to be her bodyguard and it just so happens that she is going to the same ball that he needed to go too.
We earn the money by the the sexiest,flirtation bodyguard shes ever had and making sure that she dose not end up dieing.

We can finally get that plume

>>4320475
No, honest pay for honest work is perfectly honorable. We don't have to impoverished ourselves over this, if we were indebted to them personally it be another matter.

>>4320516
We are getting more money than we anticipated. I kind of want to use it custom order a sick as hell Great Bear inspired plate helm, bear faceplate with antlers. That's the shit they write stories about.

>having a fight while we are on injured status
i hope this woman doesn't start shit

>>4320524
>Great Bear inspired plate helm, bear faceplate with antlers
I approve of the custom order with bear theme, but I'm unsure about the antlers unless we kill with antlers.

>>4320524
We can buy the plume we've always wanted, antlers are for gay fae

>>4320549
>I approve of the custom order with bear theme, but I'm unsure about the antlers
I was just going off the description of Bristlecone that we got when we went to the Elven city in Fallavon. I figured that it would be an good homage to our ancestral roots.

>>4320524
As long as it's practical, i was never a fan of ornate armour or swords that are form over function. but i can see Emile going for something with some amount of flair.

>>4320552
Fukkin plumes!

Although I think bear gauntlets for when we inevitably get disarmed again would be better.

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>>4320552
Manly plumes gets the womans wet.

bear gauntlets im ok with this.
Something like this though i hope we could get one looking cooler.

>>4320120
>> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
>> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

>> “My thanks.” Just a sip. Burning hot, and not altogether pleasant. [Haughty]
Tighter votes than I thought. Love that idealist option tho.

>>4320664
Plate mail gauntlets, at least.

>>4320703
It's a shame Forgotten made the best waifu Emile's sister.

Then again, this is a Monarchy, right?

>>4320773
I'm full on Lady Rabe but big sis is up there

>>4320804
Ah, you have good taste.

I think it’s fair to say that I will be discounting 1 post IDs at this point that don’t link back to an earlier vote. Especially on a surprisingly tight vote like this.

>>4320524
Seems a bit Pagan for our pious boi I'd support a plume over it.

>>4320871
Eyy man I'm >>4320161 and >>4319932 currently going through some bullshit power outages.

>>4320812
I have a type, and that type is noble ladies who swear un/intentionally.
But Ive said before that a strongwilled, social savvy woman is a good fit for Emile and makes up for his shortcomings. It's unfortunate, but not surprising, that the lady most like Emile's mother so far, is his sister.

I'm a Daubney or Vancewell man myself

>>4320120

> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320992
>spoiler
That's the good stuff right there, bruv. If there was a chance in hell it might be fun to give it a try.
Daubney as well, she's got a sort of mystique around her that it's unfortunate we passed on exploring.

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>>4321101
Ahh I see you are a man of culture too

It's less Daubneys got mystique and more protecting that smile with Emille's ardent Idealism

>>4320992
>>4321107
mah kniggas

>>4320359
>>4320376
>>4320379

Jeezus. A couple of minutes apart, all 1 ID posts. Three days up on the board, a little late to try and claim "Oh, I just got here" lol.

>>4321101
I can only imagine how hilarious the politics would be. It's tempting to go for it just to troll.

>>4320992
> All aboard the Rabetrain

When will we have a Sister's vignette with Lady Rabe and Roselyn.

>>4321540
awful why would you want to inlict that on us? Emille & Damien will be emasculated for eternity!!!

I'm kiddingsorta Vancewell & Roselyn would also be kinda horrifying though can you imagine?

>>4320120
> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

>>4320120
> Ma Seour [ Haughty ] + [ Persuasion ]
12 votes

> Ma Belle [ Hearty ] + [ Courtship ]
18 votes

> My thanks [ Haughty ]
12 votes

> By the Book, [ Hearty ]
14 votes

> None for me, thank you.” Foreign potions? Nice try, witch. [ Idealist ]
1 vote

looks like Emille is going the extra mile for his ''Job''? and has a taste for tea? coffee? spices?

>>4321628
coffee is one of those things we might be able to export back properly. If we can get our sis to sample it.

>>4321637
I'm guessing it likely has less of a cutthroat market than spices or tea? Like historically but given time could be really popular

>tfw when Aubrey Khave shops are Bluejay hotbeds and Emille is responsible

>>4321642
Possibly.

It's likely that the local pascae merchants have a foothold in the market. A exile for multiple years still having a personal supply? No, its likely its already being exported here.

The good thing about tea and coffee is that its a matter of ply-as-much-of-the-stuff-as-you-can-on-your-market. Rather than spices. Which although more expensive pound for pound, ultimately does not require quite as much as compared to a constant supply of tea and coffee.

>>4321628
Is that minus the 1 ID votes?

>>4321107
A knigga of wealth and taste.

>>4320120
> “Ma Seour, the only aged trait I detect is your wizened mind.” A subtle linguistic trick to indicate sisterly affection, rather than any less platonic approach though it is possible the distinction will be missed one to whom Cantīsh is not their native tongue. You have no intention of even passingly being involved with this outlandish crone. [Haughty] + [Persuasion]

>>4321653
There's probably a Cantonian quarter in the Carthaggi city so probably a bit of A and B in regards to that.

also probably cultivatiable in more arid climates like the wastes and the borders of Ardenne if its ever reclaimed though that adimitiddly speculation.

>>4321654
crap

>>4320139
>>4320219
>>4320359
>>4320376
>>4320379
Okay Single posts on an unrelated notes a lot of votes are on 2-3 posts

Total ammendment to >>4321628
-1 Ma Seour
-4 Ma belle
-3 By the book
-2 My thanks

Totalling
>Ma Seour
11 votes

>Ma Belle
14 votes

>My thanks
10 votes

>By the book
11 votes

>None for me
1 vote

>>4321654
thanks anon for the reminder

>>4321688
>on an unrelated notes a lot of votes are on 2-3 posts

Some people only vote and don't chat and we're in the very beginning of the thread so... not surprising

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> “Ma Belle, they say that the flower that blooms longest is the most cherished.” You picked that line up from one of your sister's droll books. It worked. It would, quite frankly, be rude to attend the ball escorting someone and not put in the effort of some harmless flirtation. Even with a foreigner. And if affection leads to information, all the better… [Hearty] + [Courtship]
> “By the Book, that was good. What did you call it?” You could get used to this stuff. [Hearty]

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Courtship Roll
>Reasonable Request / Equal Social Standing 60DC
>Age & Cultural Difference -20DC
>Khave fan +5DC
>Soppy Romance Novel +1 Courtship Re-Roll. Single use.
>Quality Tabard +5DC, +1 Re-Roll (martial: prospective bodyguard)
>Cultural barrier +1 Adverse Re-Roll
> 55 DC

Double Failure = It is you, not she, who divulges information.
0 Success = The Patrikas is unimpressed with your attempts at flattery. She’s looking for a bodyguard, nothing more. She will flatly discourage any further nonsense.
1 Success = A woman of Ianthe’s maturity has flirted with the best of them. Your youthful sally is cute, but hardly effective. You will have to try much harder.
2 Success = The Patrikas is flattered but age, cultural differences and the misplaced concern that you are merely making fun of her prevents Ianthe from being too warm. But you are making progress.
3 Success = It has been a long time since young boys have made eyes at Ianthe. She finds you easy to talk to, and wishes to impress you with her knowledge. You could even beg for her favour.
Double Success = You glean some idea of the sensitive information she has for the Duke.

3 rolls of 1d100. You have TWO re-rolls. Your opponent has ONE adverse re-roll.

Matron I'd Like her Favour

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>4321690

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>4321690
This will either be hilarious or hilarious

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>4321690

>>4321690
can we save the soppy romance reroll?

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>4321693
REEEEEEE

>>4321692
Truly the Angel is with us

>>4321694
up to green knigga

>>4321698
We got the double pass from the 9 so I'm saving the roll

>>4321699
oh shit you're right nice

>>4321699
9s are now doubles
thanks bro forgot

honestly best outcome
got knowledge
came off as kind and youthful
but didn't break a poor mares heart

>>4321692
THE ALMIGHTY ENDORSES MILFS
PRAISE!

>inb4 we show discomfort with our injury and she offers to dress the wound

Emille ''the accidental spy'' Andrei

>>4321690
Forgotten the re-roll used here >>4321695
is the Quality Tabard re-roll, while the re-roll anon saved here >>4321699 is the one time use re-roll, right? What happened to Dame Stoutsworth's re-roll btw?

>>4321709
9s are doubles knigger and doubles are immune to rerolls

>>4321708
canton noire

>>4321710
I'm not talking about the adverse re-roll just to be clear. I'm talking about our own re-rolls. Was the one we used the one time use re-roll or the regenerative re-roll?

>>4321709
In general I will assume the regenerated re-rolls are used before limited re-rolls.

As I recall, Dame Stoutsworth is mainly for intrigue re-rolls. She won't grant a courtship roll to every wench you show her to. So far, with your doubles and that crit with the letter you haven't actually had much cause to use an outright intrigue attempt. I suspect that won't last forever.

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>>4321714
I thought Dame Stoutsworth grants both an intrigue re-roll and a courtship re-roll since she's an animal familiar but thanks.

Hey fellas, I'm a little tired for an update tonight. But I'll provide one tomorrow morning (ETA 13 hours) and another that night (ETA 24 hours).

>>4321721
Well that's me told. Glad to have anons keeping my honest.

I'll allow either >>4321691 or >>4321695
another re-roll (and we'll hold on to the limited re-roll).

If you elect to use that re-roll and are successful, I will also be able to attempt an adverse roll.

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>4321730
Re-rolling